When I moved to Montecito 22 years ago, this high-class saloon & eatery in nearby Santa Barbara was my favorite go-to.
Unfortunately, when I returned from London and Monaco a few years later, it had changed hands and gone downhill after some dude from Long Beach who’d never been in the biz fancied bringing a taste of LA to SB. Bad move. Bad everything. It didn’t last. And the next occupant was even worse.
Years went by.
Finally, veteran SB restaurateur John O’Neill took it over (at the worst possible time, during Covid) and lovingly brought Intermezzo back to its former glory.
Best autumn ambience in SB.
Awesome pizza.
An exceptional charcuterie & cheese board.