CECCO Ristorante

4 (118)

$30 and under

Italian

475 First St. Suite 9, Solvang, CA 93463

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About this restaurant

California native and Solvang resident, Chef David Cecchini combines fresh ingredients with diverse influences and years of experience to offer rustic Italian Cuisine in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. The food is Italian in spirit, using local and seasonal ingredients.The menu features Neapolitan inspired, thin crust pizzas baked in an Italian wood burning brick oven with two daily-changing special pies and a "piatto del giorno" from the oven. CECCO'S menu is country casual and friendly, featuring hand made fresh pasta, salumi, salads, grilled meats and seafood. Local wines served by the bottle, glass and quartino are some of CECCO'S other tasteful offerings. Four unique dining areas are offered at CECCO; the casual elegance of the main dining area, along with the convivial dining counter, window counter seating with courtyard views, and the comfort zone at the pizza counter.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.ceccoristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Cecchini
Catering
CECCO currently is available for all of your offsite catering needs throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura and Santa Maria County. Chef David Cecchini, along with respected caterer Jill Marut, have teamed up to offer exceptional cuisine, impeccable service and recognized professionalism. You are in capable hands through every aspect of the logistical planning, customized menu creation to the final carrying out of the event. Staffed by an experienced team of chefs and party planners we bring a feeling of assurance to you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Our private Enoteca room can accommodate up to 25 people for a seated luncheon, dinner, wine tasting or meetings. CECCO is also available for private buy-outs and can accommodate up to 60 people.

Location
475 First St. Suite 9, Solvang, CA 93463
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez
Cross street
Park Way
Parking details
Some spots available on 1st Street in the front on the street. Public parking lot in the back of the restaurant between Copenhagen and Park.

Roast Beef$11.00
Sliced beef, provologne, tomato, cucumber and red onion
Funghi$16.00
Crimini mushroom, thyme, goat cheese, garlic and rosemary
Cesca$15.00
Fresh mozzarella, dry cured black olives and oregano
Caesar Salad$7.00
Romaine, herb croutons and parmigiano
Insalata Di Cecco$8.00
Baby lettuces, tomato, chick peas, ricotta salata & lemon vinaigrette
Caprese$14.00
Heirloom tomatoes, buratta cheese, evoo and basil
Ahi Salad$16.00
Seared ahi tuna, organic greens, tomatoes, goat cheese, egg, olives and white balsamic
Chopped Salad$14.00
Mortadella, turkey, salame, mozzarella, chick peas, tomato & chopped romaine
Chicken Caesar$12.00
Grilled chicken breast, chopped romaine, herb croutons & parmigiano
Zuppa$8.00
White bean soup, potato, sausage, basil and roasted pepper
Bolognese$16.00
Classic ragu with braised wild boar, short rib and spaghetti
Salmon$25.00
Scottish salmon, green lentils, baby carrots, broccolini & heirloom tomato relish
Swordfish$28.00
Beet risotto, brussel sprouts and white balsamic mustard sauce
Pollo$19.00
Mary's half chicken, cannellini bean ragu, brussel sprouts & baby carrots
Pork Chop$24.00
Risotto al funghi, verdue miste, apricot mostarda & balsamic

Sandwiches

Cecco Burger$12.00
American wagyu "kobe" beef patty, vermont white cheddar, bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickle and caramelized onion
Turkey Panini$11.00
Sliced roast turkey with brie, dijon, lettuce and tomato

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, tomato and basil

Dolce

Tiramisu$10.00
Cheesecake$9.00
Raspberry sauce and whipped cream
Gelato and Biscotti$11.00

Beverages

Wine by the Glass

Prosecco, Bele Casel, Italy Nv$10.00
Rose of Pinot Noir Luminesce Central Coast 2012$11.00
Reisling, Dr. Klapper$11.00
Pinot Gris, Carr "Turner Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills 2010$12.00
Bianca, Cecchini, Santa Ynez Valley 2010$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Piedra Sassi Central Coast Lompoc 2011$11.00
Chardonnay , Melville Estate "Verna's" Santa Barbara County 2011$12.00
Viogner, Cold Heaven Le Bon Climat Vineyard Santa Barbara County 2010$13.00
Pinot Noir, Tantara, Santa Maria Valley 2009$14.00
Pinot Noir, Alta Maria Santa Maria Valley 2010$12.00
Nebbiolo, Borgogno Francesco "Langhe" Italy 2011$11.00
Grenache, Curtis Santa Barbara County 2009$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Brander Santa Ynez Valley 2011$11.00
Syrah, Piedrasassi "Central Coast" 2011$10.00
Blend M5, Margerum Sbc 2010$11.00

Beer

Birra Moretti, Italy, Draft$8.00
Fuller's Esb, England, Draft$10.00
Fuller's Esb, England, Draft$8.00
Birra Moretti, La Rossa, Italy, Draft$8.00
Figueroa Mountain, Stagecoach Stout$8.00
Stella Artois, Bottle$5.00

Reviews

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4.0

(118)

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience

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118 Reviews

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kymore Gold
Central Coast108 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 15, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Short Rib Tortellini and Mushroom Rav's were very good. Nice Caesar salad... something was off with the staff from the minute we walked in ...it was reflected in the inconsistent service. But definitely worth a try... we may have hit an off night. Individually everyone was very nice. We sat at a high top in the bar area... it was a little annoying having a light on a motion censor go on and off every time someone walked by.
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Cyndee
Central Coast4 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 12, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great patio or indoor dining. We like outdoors when the evenings are nice. We usually have salad, fried oysters (yum) and share a pizza from their wood oven, many great flavors to choose from or share a pasta dish. They seem to do a great job hiring waitresses. They have always been awesome.
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BlueMoon Gold
San Francisco162 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 8, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My hubby lives the wild boar ragu and my salmon was delish. Would especially like to give a shout-out to our waitress: she was most attentive and took great care to make sure some requests we made regarding the preparation of our meals was done just right...thank you!
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JeffreyK Gold
San Diego85 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 9, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Caesar salad, amazing Bolonese, and delicious pizza with a fresh tasty dough as well. All prepared ingredients were fresh, the waitress very accommodating, wine list fabulous.
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Tdubb Gold
Phoenix24 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 3, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pork pizza was good and served 2 people. The wine was great. Service good . Close to everything
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chris Gold
Central Coast57 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 31, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Party of four locals had a great dinner after Bocce. Perfect Pork Chops and Pasta dishes! Service was prompt and friendly.
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Vincenzo
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's difficult to find REALLY authentic Italian restaurants anywhere these days; and you would think it impossible to do so in Solvang.... Until you visit Cecco!!! From the way they serve olive oil and balsamic with bread (the best bread I've had in a while), to the authentic dishes, you'll know right away that you hit the spot if you're accustomed to a particular standard for Italian cuisine. Service, ambiance, blah blah blah, was superb. Perfect, really. But it's always irrelevant when the typical disappointment sets in upon realization you're in a restaurant that just does Italian. Well, Cecco Ristorante IS Italian. There's even a guy (probably the owner) who will bust your chops if you like! The appetizers were ridiculous: the arugula with burrata and beets was unbelievable, as was the classy Caprese, done with a bit of pesto... OMG. But best of all were the paste and secondi. Not many places will do a fine carbonara or Bolognese, which we didn't try but will next time. But we had the panzerotti (ravioli) and almost died. For me it was the sage -- another clue we hit an authentic joint. The bistecca was also knock-out. And for a guy who eats very "clean" and healthy, it was perfect because the portions were generous, and the vegetables were done so right. Even if you're in Santa Barbara, do you really want to gamble on some "nice" place which poses as an Italian restaurant but really doesn't know what it's doing except pounding your wallet? Infinitely more worth it is the short spin north into Solvang, with zero risk of disappointment at Cecco -- a completely unexpected authentic Italian gem.
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Flossie17 Gold
Los Angeles98 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 22, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It is our regular " before play" meal . It is always good Italian food and we can get our meal comfortably finished and in time to get to the Solvang open air theater performance. Their pizzas are excellent and they also have a nice selection of salads and pastas. Service is good also.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The patio was a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious pasta meal at the end of a summer day of wine tasting!
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SamDin
Atlanta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Menu was very short. Not very many choices. Pizza is good though. Service is good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.ceccoristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Cecchini
Catering
CECCO currently is available for all of your offsite catering needs throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura and Santa Maria County. Chef David Cecchini, along with respected caterer Jill Marut, have teamed up to offer exceptional cuisine, impeccable service and recognized professionalism. You are in capable hands through every aspect of the logistical planning, customized menu creation to the final carrying out of the event. Staffed by an experienced team of chefs and party planners we bring a feeling of assurance to you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Our private Enoteca room can accommodate up to 25 people for a seated luncheon, dinner, wine tasting or meetings. CECCO is also available for private buy-outs and can accommodate up to 60 people.

Location
475 First St. Suite 9, Solvang, CA 93463
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez
Cross street
Park Way
Parking details
Some spots available on 1st Street in the front on the street. Public parking lot in the back of the restaurant between Copenhagen and Park.

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CECCO Ristorante

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Main

Roast Beef$11.00

Funghi$16.00

Cesca$15.00

Caesar Salad$7.00

Insalata Di Cecco$8.00

Caprese$14.00

Ahi Salad$16.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Chicken Caesar$12.00

Zuppa$8.00

Bolognese$16.00

Salmon$25.00

Swordfish$28.00

Pollo$19.00

Pork Chop$24.00

Sandwiches

Cecco Burger$12.00

Turkey Panini$11.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita$14.00

Dolce

Tiramisu$10.00

Cheesecake$9.00

Gelato and Biscotti$11.00

Beverages

Wine by the Glass

Prosecco, Bele Casel, Italy Nv$10.00

Rose of Pinot Noir Luminesce Central Coast 2012$11.00

Reisling, Dr. Klapper$11.00

Pinot Gris, Carr "Turner Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills 2010$12.00

Bianca, Cecchini, Santa Ynez Valley 2010$11.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Piedra Sassi Central Coast Lompoc 2011$11.00

Chardonnay , Melville Estate "Verna's" Santa Barbara County 2011$12.00

Viogner, Cold Heaven Le Bon Climat Vineyard Santa Barbara County 2010$13.00

Pinot Noir, Tantara, Santa Maria Valley 2009$14.00

Pinot Noir, Alta Maria Santa Maria Valley 2010$12.00

Nebbiolo, Borgogno Francesco "Langhe" Italy 2011$11.00

Grenache, Curtis Santa Barbara County 2009$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Brander Santa Ynez Valley 2011$11.00

Syrah, Piedrasassi "Central Coast" 2011$10.00

Blend M5, Margerum Sbc 2010$11.00

Beer

Birra Moretti, Italy, Draft$8.00

Fuller's Esb, England, Draft$10.00

Fuller's Esb, England, Draft$8.00

Birra Moretti, La Rossa, Italy, Draft$8.00

Figueroa Mountain, Stagecoach Stout$8.00

Stella Artois, Bottle$5.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable