Trattoria Grappolo

The service was really great, the waiter was very kind and how ever the food was a little underwhelming, the complimentary bread was dry and a little hard we got a dish that had oysters and they tasted like cow dung. But it was a good experience, I would recommend the pizza I got it was freshly cooked and had a great flavor. Not only that but the dessert was some of the best i had in a long time. Personally I would recommend the flour less chocolate cake it melts in your mouth and leaves and lovely after taste.

While I think they offer great value for Italian food in the area. I am not too impressed by their pasta dishes. On our dinner we ordered 2 pizzas as appetizers, and they were great with perfect crust and just the right amount of toppings. On the other hand the 3 pasta dishes, ravioli, lasagna, and gnocchi all house made are just ok. Their take on ravioli looked more like an over size and over stuffed Chinese dumpling filler with 99% Spanish cover by a very thin pasta sheet. Their lasagna is a short stack of pasta that's falling apart and the kitchen was trying to hide that with a plate full of creamy tomato sauce, The flavor was good but not a well made lasagna I was to expect from an Italian restaurant. And lastly their gnocchi have a nice chewy texture, but the quick cook did not allow

Grappolo in Santa Ynez is a true gem. The food is amazing — bar none, the best ravioli we have ever had. The special pumpkin ravioli was out of this world — we can’t stop talking about it and will probably be dreaming about this dish for the next week. You have to try it! We also had the lemon caper sole, which was equally delicious and perfectly prepared. As self-proclaimed foodies, our expectations were high, but Grapolo far exceeded every one of them. Our server Eric made the evening even more memorable with his warm and attentive service. The quaint ambiance transported us straight to Tuscany — it felt like dining at a family-run hillside restaurant, authentic and second to none. We will absolutely be back — no matter what. Grapolo is a must-visit in Santa Ynez!

The food was pretty good to be sure but probably over priced. The portions were right. The service was spotty. The waiter was not around much but at least the "back up" girl was doing her & his job. It feels like they are trying to pass this place off as fine dining but the restaurant itself & the food & the service do not meet that standard

The food was some of the best Italian food and dessert I’ve had and the service was great I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area, it is definitely worth it to stop by for dinner!