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Nella Kitchen and Bar, Los Olivos, CA

Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.8
4.8
1141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.
Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.
Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.
As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–21:00 Bar Daily 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Crestanelli
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.
  • Area
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Cross Street
    Alamo Pintado
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nella Kitchen and Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about their diverse menu, including standout dishes like "truffle pizza," "ribeye," and "Bolognese." The atmosphere is "elevated but not stuffy," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, despite some noise concerns.
1,141 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant with great food and service. The Cioppino was perhaps the best I have ever had!

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  2. Lorenzo

    Los Angeles39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff catered to our every question and wish. Really made you feel good about choosing the restaurant. Im very critical of meatballs but theirs were absolutely delicious, moist and crumbly at the same time. Cioppino was top notch as was the pork chop and steak. Wish there were a couple more pasta selections but thats just me. The ones we had were excellent. They make an excellent martini too!

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  3. Jerry

    Palm Springs102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Unfortunately we sat inside in a spot that was so noisy one could hardly hear conversation. Next time I’ll be more picky about a table.

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  4. Sam VIP

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service by Able and Laura

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  5. Jay VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef, Luca, is extraordinary. The food is consistently excellent, we have eaten there over 100 times, some of the best food in the valley.

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  6. Wendy VIP

    Central Coast134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding! We loved the lobster appetizer special our waiter recommended!! The Desperado drink I had was not as good as it used to be — subpar Vidka and way too much lime. Switched to Cab that was great! The filet mignons were perfect; however, the spinach was way too soggy. This is a very quaint restaurant and very nice for special occasions.

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  7. DiannaS

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alwasy absolutely outstanding! Food service cocktails every single thing is amazing.

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  8. Ryan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Nella Kitchen & Bar: Still a winner, with a caveat. Reservation was seamless. We were seated promptly, despite the busy buzz. Staff were attentive from the get-go. Starters were divine – that bread and butter! Soup, pinsas, and a massive ribeye, all perfection. The wine list looked impressive, though we skipped it. Service was top-notch. Bartenders were experts. Food was fast and delicious. The energy in the bar area was great. The major downside was the noise. Conversation was a struggle, even with our server. We had to ask her to repeat things multiple times. We love the food and vibe, but next time, if weather allows, we'll be outside where the energy is still upbeat but you can carry a conversation.

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  9. Naglerr

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent. Sicilian pinza is the best. Remini salad over the top.

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  10. Susan VIP

    Denver9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was awesome but overall we did not really enjoy it. While the food was good, the noise level was so high it was impossible to enjoy it. Everyone around us was yelling to be heard. We tried to talk but gave up, ate quickly and left.

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FAQs

Nella Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-1359.

Nella Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1141 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Nella Kitchen and Bar

2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alamo Pintado
  • Area
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–21:00 Bar Daily 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Crestanelli
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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