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Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.7
4.7
2575 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio e Limone Ristorante delights guests with "super tasty" dishes and an extensive menu. Standout items include the "next level" salmon, branzino, and gnocchi. Patrons praise the "exceptional service" and "fantastic ambience." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, offering "wonderful" desserts and a "lovely" dining experience.

2,575 Reviews

  1. valerie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omar our waitor was so professional and attentive. We sat on patio outside. Wonderful food.

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  2. Marc

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome. Sea Bass (special) was amazing. The house salad was kinda bland. Could have pulled it out of a bag kinda thing. More veggies and variety would have been nice. A 4 on service because out server was very busy and our water glasses stayed empty for a bit. Would go back because the food (other than the salad) was extraordinary.

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  3. James

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pasta, service is sub par. Got it miss really.

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    90 minutes from ordering to receiving food. Could have at least enjoyed drinks in that timeframe since we were not in a rush but waiter came by only once in those 90 minutes. Understand it was Valentine’s day and busy but that’s the point of having a prix fixe menu. Nad service. Mediocre food and definitely overpriced.

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  5. Ja acov

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Impersonal. Noisy. Price, with tip, for two $450

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  6. Marissa

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Valentine’s Day dinner. Service was excellent and food was amazing

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  7. Mike

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food & excellent service. We told them it was our wedding anniversary & they brought out a dessert with candle, very nice.

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  8. Cat

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience is consistently top notch. Professional and knowledgeable staff. Amazing flavor profiles and great wine list.

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  9. Evelyn

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our very favorite place to dine. Always exceeds our expectations.

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  10. Clifford

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I expect a fine meal. Amazingly, my expectations were far exceeded. Truly superb main course and sides. I’m not a gratuitous rater; it was a fantastic dining experience. My guest raved about their selection as well. Bravo Olio e Limone!

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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 2575 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 19 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 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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