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Best Pizza in Santa Barbara
The most essential pies in Santa Barbara, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 4 pizzerias here, with Sicilian and Wood-Fired leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 4
- High score
- 8.8
- On the map
- 2
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Santa Barbara
Olio Pizzeria
Sicilian · Editorial score 8.8
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Santa Barbara pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Santa Barbara?
Our editorial team currently ranks Olio Pizzeria as the best pizza in Santa Barbara, California. Artisanal pies rooted in Sicilian tradition, backed by one of Santa Barbara's best wine programs.
What style of pizza is Santa Barbara known for?
Sicilian is the most common style among our ranked Santa Barbara pizzerias (1 of 4). The top-rated Sicilian spot is Olio Pizzeria.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Santa Barbara?
We currently rank the top 4 pizza places in Santa Barbara, California, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Santa Barbara?
Every Santa Barbara pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.