Panino Montecito

Santa Barbara, CA · Sandwich shop

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Barbara
#135
of 453 restaurants
City Percentile
46%
rating percentile
Address
Panino Montecito, 1014 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone
(805) 565-0137
Website
eatpanino.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat

Panino Montecito is a restaurant located in Santa Barbara, CA. It is one of 453 restaurants listed in Santa Barbara. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Santa Barbara city average of 4.4 stars. There are 9 photos associated with this location.

About Panino Montecito

Part of a small family-owned chain of lunch spots serving sandwiches, salads & soups ordered at the counter. Open for Lunch Daily. Six Locations in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Hours

Friday10 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Elena Yee · Dec 2024

My favorite is the curried chicken salad on focaccia. It tastes the same as it did when I used to work at the local college in the aughts. During my holiday, I knew I had to make sure to get here. However, my only gripe has nothing to do with the restaurant but how it’s impossible to walk safely to this location. Personally it feels like (and I felt this way when I lived in the area) it’s an intentional effort to keep “certain types” of people out. It’s ironic because Panino is not a fancy place yet makes great sandwiches.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mark Y · Mar 2020

In my quest for the perfect veggie sandwich I recently stopped by Panino's. I'm not vegetarian but I love a good veggie sammich. They have a pretty good selection of vegetarian offerings, so I went with the Mixed Veggie Sandwich- Marinated sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, greens, and a few other tasty toppings. It wasn't the absolute best veggie sandwich I've had, but it was pretty good. All fresh, quality ingredients. The staff was friendly, and my food was ready in minutes. They are on the pricey side for a sandwich, but really about average for an upscale deli. I'll be back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Megan Amon · Jun 2022

Solid sandwich with a great balance of meat, veggies, and fresh bread. One half is filling enough for one person, so feel free to bring a friend to split these bad boys with!

★★★★★ 5.0 Heidi Franklin · Jun 2025

First visit on our way out of Santa Barbara. The hospitality is great! We had a turkey sandwich. The turkey is good. The avocado is very fresh and perfect! And so is the sourdough bread! We highly recommend and will revisit.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Martha A · Jul 2025

Very uncomfortable feeling here. Horrible service when ordering! Can’t even get a “welcome in” with the girls taking orders or helpful insight when having my order taken. Just be prepared for your order to be taken with zero customer service ie people skills

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Sandwich shopTakeout RestaurantVegetarian restaurant

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