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Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2535 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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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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 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,535 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio e Limone Ristorante in Santa Barbara consistently impresses with its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "creative, fresh dishes" and cozy ambiance. Popular menu items include the "duck ravioli" and "pumpkin ravioli." It's a "local favorite" for special occasions, offering a "lovely dining experience" each visit.

2,535 Reviews
  1. tammy

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent, authentic, fresh and seasonal every time!

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  2. ChristineF

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is very good food period. Lots of flavors. Very fresh. Waitstaff very professional and friendly. Warm and cozy yet formal dining room that felt informal. Our first visit put it on our list of restaurants to come back to again and again.

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  3. Michael

    Tahoe

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pastas were very good. Halibut was over cooked. Service was attentive. Would return

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  4. William

    Denver

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with good variety of menu options. Ideal for pre theatre.

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  5. Barbara

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing experience. Unfriendly, unaccommodating hostess. Waiter was rushed, inattentive. Food mediocre, not hot, bland flavors. I dine out often in Santa Barbara, rarely write reviews or complain, but feel compelled to tell the truth about this experience. Have always enjoyed Olio Pizzeria, but will never return to Olio & Limone.

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  6. Steve

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited for the hostess for 10 minutes. She was very rude when she finally came out to seat us. The food was very good and our server was informative and pleasant

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  7. Ruben

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular menu, exquisitely executed. Will return. My new favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara.

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  8. Bob

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal at Olio e Limone and we've been going there for at least ten years. We consider it one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara.

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  9. Peggy

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lasagne is the best we have ever eaten anywhere ~ Very thin, multiple layers of fresh pasta in an incredible sauce!

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  10. Anne

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Birthday lunch, wonderful staff, we are locals and we love this restaurant and all the friends we’ve met there.

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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 4.8 stars by 2535 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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