Nella Kitchen and Bar

Nella Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jacqueline

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nella is a very special experience! The food is melt in your mouth delicious and fresh. They also offer a wonderful variety of wines and drinks. The atmosphere is so intimate and relaxing in the heart of beautiful Los Olivos. I would highly recommend Nella to locals and visitors.
   

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   maggie VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I have never left a poor review. I love restaurants, have worked in restaurants, I get it. But this was hands down the most angry, aggressive service I’ve ever had at a restaurant ever. Happy to speak to the management (beyond the GM who did not seem to care) as I hope they can overcome this toxic server. I love Los Olivos, this is such an outlier experience, and hope I can help keep this beautiful town welcoming to all!
   

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   Cate

   Las Vegas25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Nella's food was delicious. The atmosphere is cozy. Tables are fairly close together, but since patrons are usually wine taster tourists or locals, people are friendly and conversations are shared between tables. There was a lot of conversation about the food. It is delicious. I heard great things about the specials, pizzas, fish and steak. Service is friendly and on point. My service was a tad slow but I was dining alone, and sometimes the server thinks you are waiting on someone. My entree was pretty late and seemed really hot (a few seconds in the microwave, perhaps?) but tasted great. A longer wine list with more wines offered from the area would be welcomed.
   

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   Linda VIP

   Central Coast26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Experience was amazing, food and service was amazing well worth $$
   

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   DrewK

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food & great service. Highly recommended if in the area
   

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   Deidra

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food. Our table enjoyed truffle pizza, cioppino, and steak frites. All were very well prepared. The cioppino even included a lobster tail - what a wonderful surprise.
   

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   Tim

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Your easter brunch was a complete disappointment. We drove all the way from Santa Barbara hoping for a magical experience. We weighed many options here in Santa Barbara most of which were less expensive, had carving stations (beef/ham) and included bottomless mimosas but decided to pay more and drive over thinking this would be a more special brunch. The buffet was sad: The waffles were cold and when asked for a freshly made hot waffle, the waiter looked confused and said he would go to see if that was possible. He returned with what seemed a cold waffle taken from the buffet and warmed up. it was not fresh and not even hot enough to melt the butter. the ham/cheese crepes were cold. the foil wrapped chorizo breakfast burritos were cold The lettuce on the caesar salad was brown on the edges The fresh fruit was fresh and nice. The drip coffee tasted like it was brewed hours before and was served tepid. The bagels were cold and there was no toaster The lattes were served tepid and had to be returned to be microwaved to heat them up. the mimosas were a miserly pour. the bacon was cooked perfectly. the scrambled eggs were very good The sausage tasted like sawdust. We have eaten there several times for dinner and have been impressed but this brunch left our party disappointed and it rather spoiled our easter.
   

   Nella Kitchen and BarResponded on April 22, 2025

   Thank you for your feedback on your experience. We will follow up with you privately. Our best.
   

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   John VIP

   Orange County12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Was pretty loud. It was our anniversary. The server or host didn’t ask if it was a special occasion. Otherwise, food and service was very good. Just not special or memorable.
   

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   julie VIP

   Seattle36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stephanie made the evening wonderful. Food was fabulous.
   

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    Doug

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was great, and so was the service, especially from server Moses.
    

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