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Nella Kitchen and Bar, Los Olivos, CA

Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.8
4.8
1144 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,144 people are saying

Nella Kitchen and Bar 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

4.8
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 Ambiance

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Innovative

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Hot spot

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • 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.
1,144 Reviews
  1. sherry

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food. Best service. Delicious. Friendly. Perfect evening. Salmon, scallops, and Alessio’s gelato.

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  2. Irene

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were phenomenal. It was a beautiful spring day, so we sat outside. They gave us a quiet little table where we were the only ones on that side of the patio. It was quiet and perfect for people watching. We started our meal with the Grilled Artichokes which were delicious. The 2nd course was the Mushroom, Mozzarella, Sausage and Black Truffle Pinsa, which was off the menu. It was light with a perfectly crisp crust. The chanterelle mushrooms were amazing. 3rd course was the Bone In Ribeye Steak, also off the menu, that was large enough for 2 and cooked to perfection. We finished with the seasonal sorbet, which was delicious and the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. The service was also top-notch. Very attentive without being intrusive.

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  3. Sam VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, everything was perfect, but we were unhappy with our table. We will return and hope for a better table that we like. The food and service were excellent.

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  4. Robert VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  5. Lorenzo

    Los Angeles39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    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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  6. Jerry

    Palm Springs102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 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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  7. Sam VIP

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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  8. Jay VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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  9. Wendy VIP

    Central Coast135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 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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  10. DiannaS

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 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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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 1144 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Nella Kitchen and Bar

2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alamo Pintado
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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