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Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.7 (2608)
$50 and over
Italian
11 W Victoria St, Ste 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 2,608 people are saying

Olio e Limone Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio e Limone Ristorante in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional Italian dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food and excellent service," with standout dishes like the "fabulous Spaghetti Botarga" and "fantastic handmade pasta." The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful ambience" and "attentive staff," making it a favorite for special occasions.
2,608 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always. Excellent food and amazing service. We eat there every time we are in town and we are never disappointed.

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  2. Lynda VIP

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a wonderful dining experience. Olio e Limone is our go to restaurant whether it is just the two of us, or with friends and family.

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  3. Nishi

    Central Coast9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok will not recommend this place Eggplant soufflé was hardly tasting of eggplant and was heavy in taste and texture had more bread in it Fettuccine pasta was cold and clumped together. Tiramisu was okay

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  4. Ferol

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and excellent service. Will be back again next time we are in Santa Barbara

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  5. Katie VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful, delicious meal! Omar is a gem - he is the epitome of hospitality, and always makes our meals special.

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  6. Lisa

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoyed the food and ambience here. Will visit again

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  7. Alena

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered the fish of the day and when the bill came it was $70. That’s ridiculous. The olive oil on the table expired in 2023

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb and the service excellent, as usual. One of our favorite restaurants anywhere. The spinach and ricotta tortelloni dish is wonderful and the seafood is always deliciously prepared. And there's a very good selection of wines by the bottle or the glass, both Italian and Californian.

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  9. Kristy VIP

    Central Coast33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner. Noise level was great for my mom who wears hearing aids and doesn’t like noisy venues.

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  10. John VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona163 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience. Great food, service, beverage choices and ambience.

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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 2608 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • 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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