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Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.7
4.7
2548 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Olio e Limone Ristorante, located in downtown Santa Barbara's ARTS District, serves artisanal Italian cuisine. Meaning “oil and lemon” in Italian, their restaurant’s name reflects husband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello’s philosophy: rely on the integrity of the ingredients and quality of the preparation to provide Santa Barbara diners “simply sophisticated” Italian cuisine served in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. Start with eggplant souffle, then tuck into a plate of house made duck ravioli or Sicilian spaghetti with bottarga. And be sure to take home a bottle of their own olio, an organic extra-virgin olive oil made from Sicilian olive varieties.
Bonus: their contemporary Italian breakfast, lunch & retail spot Olio Bottega, and authentic pizzeria next door at Olio Pizzeria. Private dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 899-2699 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://www.olioelimone.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alberto Morello
  • Catering
    Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday or holiday event, or perhaps a family, social, business or philanthropic gathering, our experienced kitchen and wait staff will help make your special event memorable. We custom-create catering menus for each of our guest's events to accommodate various needs, tastes, and budgets. Contact Olio e Limone Ristorante Event Coordinator at info@olioelimone.com or (805) 899-2699, Option 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Olio e Limone Ristorante provides exclusive authentic Italian Private Dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests. Casual Italian private dining available next door at Olio Pizzeria (Terrazza Room and Taverna Room) for up to 32 guests. Currently not available until health and government officials permit resumption of private and large group events.
  • Location
    11 W Victoria St, Ste 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    State
  • Parking details
    Lot Parking:Santa Barbara City Parking Lot #5. First 75 minutes free/paid for by downtown merchants, then $1.50/hr.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 2,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio e Limone Ristorante offers an exceptional Italian dining experience in Santa Barbara, praised for its "outstanding service" and "delicious, creative food." Guests frequently highlight its "cozy ambiance" and "authentic flavors," making it a beloved spot for special occasions. With a varied menu and attentive staff, it's a must-visit.

2,548 Reviews

  1. Carolyn

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I love their pizzeria and have gone many times. But the restaurant had pretty disappointing food. Nicely done steak but sauces on the pastas and meat were very basic and not flavorful and lacked creativity. The price and experience definitely did not meet my expectations. Average service with no checking back.

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  2. Frank

    VIP

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve, where else would you want to be? Olio was packed with holiday diners, but we only had to wait 10 minutes to get seated. As is often the case, with a party of 4 we get to sample a couple of appetizers plus a great bottle of red wine. Service was prompt and efficient and the food was excellent. Can't wait to return...

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  3. Betsy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food here is very good. The restaurant does not care about your comfort, however. We were seated in the outside dining area near an open door on a cold and windy night. There was a grand total of two heaters in this relatively large space. For comparison, Bouchon next door had one heater per table. I appreciated that they were open Christmas Eve, but this did not make for a relaxing experience!

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  4. Rita

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We weren’t super hungry when we arrived so some of us only ate appetizers. Our waiter Omar was attentive and didn’t seem to mind that we had mostly appetizers for dinner. He helped make the dining experience enjoyable with his happy demeanor and made us laugh several times. Our cocktails were very good and was a caprese salad we ordered. The lentil soup was too salty to eat but we didn’t send it back. Another group member had the gnocchi which was excellent. Some of the best gnocchi we have tasted. Someone tried the fish which he thought wasn’t bad but not memorable either. I will recommend this restaurant to friends and family and if I am in the area I will definitely go back for another nice dining experience.

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  5. Constance

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food. Quiet, able to have wonderful conversation Will definitely recommend and dine again soon!

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  6. Kelvin

    VIP

    Naples

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quaint restaurant with intimate feel. Excellent pasta dishes. Server very attentive.

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  7. Kevin

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and fantastic. Could not be any better! I should not have to write a dissertation Open Table

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  8. Melinda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and excellent food and service. We will definitely return.

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  9. DAVID

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience of the place is very nice as are the people and the service. The food, however, is average. It's not bad it's just not good enough to go back

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  10. Les

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great for our lunch except the music was too loud and some of it was not relaxing. Otherwise a terrific experience.

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FAQs

Olio e Limone Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 899-2699 ext. 1.

Olio e Limone Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 2548 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Olio e Limone Ristorante

11 W Victoria St, Ste 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Lot Parking:Santa Barbara City Parking Lot #5. First 75 minutes free/paid for by downtown merchants, then $1.50/hr.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alberto Morello
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.olioelimone.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 899-2699 ext. 1
  • Catering
    Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday or holiday event, or perhaps a family, social, business or philanthropic gathering, our experienced kitchen and wait staff will help make your special event memorable. We custom-create catering menus for each of our guest's events to accommodate various needs, tastes, and budgets. Contact Olio e Limone Ristorante Event Coordinator at info@olioelimone.com or (805) 899-2699, Option 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Olio e Limone Ristorante provides exclusive authentic Italian Private Dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests. Casual Italian private dining available next door at Olio Pizzeria (Terrazza Room and Taverna Room) for up to 32 guests. Currently not available until health and government officials permit resumption of private and large group events.

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