📍 Toma Restaurant

My parents came to visit me from Beijing! Took them out for a nice meal 🍝 We booked an Italian spot that I’d tried before and really liked—they absolutely loved it too! Highlights: Seafood Pasta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Super super super delicious! The best seafood pasta I’ve ever had at any restaurant. It’s not just a basic white sauce—the flavors are perfectly balanced with a hint of wine and cheese. Comes with huge prawns 🍤, salmon, scallops, and more. This is a seasonal dish. Tuna Cone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 My favorite from previous visits! Fresh tuna tartare served in a crispy sesame cone—what a genius idea! 🤯 Braised Short Rib ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 The beef was super tender and fell apart easily. The mashed potatoes and baby carrots were delicious too. My parents said it was “just okay” but then finished every last bite 😂 Ravioli ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Ordered this because it’s popular, but it was my first time trying their ravioli. I found it a bit too rich. Grilled Octopus ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 The grilled octopus leg was tasty—just wished there was a bit more! Also worth mentioning: the service was absolutely top-notch! 🎩 The waitstaff were incredibly attentive, dressed very elegantly, and super handsome. Definitely a place that won’t disappoint your parents! 💯 #ItalianCuisine #RestaurantRecommendation #HiddenGem #VibeDining #FoodieGlobal #UCSB