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Nella Kitchen and Bar, Los Olivos, CA

Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.8
4.8
873 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 686-1359
  • 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 873 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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

    Good for business meals

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

873 Reviews
  1. CrisL

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    One of our favorite restaurants but this time was a disaster.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    The flavors and taste was average and the price was high for the quality of the food. Overall the service and food was not that great compared to SY Kitchen.

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  3. GretchenT

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the pinsas outstanding! Great service too!

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  4. DeidraD

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Diverse menu selections, very tasty food, and great service.

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  5. LOLady

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another outstanding lunch at Nella’s…we had the special artichokes as a starter, the clams…always A1, a bottle of Verdicchio, profiteroles and an affogato. Sublime!

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  6. ChuckieD

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    What a wonderful find so close to Solving. Definitely a stop while in central coast wine country

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My guest and I had a great time. Pinsas was excellent. Stephanie and Victoria were very professional and attentive. I highly recommend Nella Kitchen for a great dinner experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food in a beautiful setting. Nice little break during a day of wine tasting.

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  9. John

    San Diego

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in a nice environment. The tables are spaced well for dinner conversation.

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  10. HnEtravel

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional California/French country with a touch of Italian thrown in. Amazing ingredients and preparation. $9 for a bread and butter board - did not disappoint! Fresh hot baguette and creamy dreamy French butter that was almost like an aged cheddar. Mortadella and pistachios pinsa- their version of a flatbread pizza - transported me back to Tuscany. A generous Caesar salad and green pasta filled out the rest of our meal, which was topped off with a decadent mixed berry sorbet that was as rich as gelato. Definitely recommend Nella for a great lunch or dinner. Sit on the balcony surrounding the outside of the restaurant along Grand.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Saturday November 4

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  12. RinSB

    Central Coast

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go here often and enjoyed the fact that we could order our dinner favorites at 3pm because they are open all afternoon/evening. We almost ventured out for one of the specials - but stuck with our typical: bread and butter, rimini salad, tagliatelle Bolognese and profiteroles. Just what we were craving....yum!

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  13. KathyD

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food is always good here. This time the service was lacking. The servers forgot the accompanying spoons, milk, sugars and had to be reminded a few times. The coffee was served in different size cups - one small for decaf and one large for regular but same price. No cream, only milk. And no explanation for why.

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  14. foodier

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are outstanding. The Margherita pizza was soft yet crispy. The filet mignon was perfectly prepared. The branzino was the best I ever had. It was very moist and meaty. And, the wine list was very extensive and not prohibitive.

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  15. JCDP

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Always an excellent meal at Nella, The service was a bit off with entry timing and order location, but other than that... a great meal. Thanks

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  16. StevenG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love Los Olivos, the air, the vines and the atmosphere of being far away from Los Angeles. Dining at Nella just adds to the enjoyment of getting away for a day from LA. Great service, good food and wine, just a little over priced.

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  17. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Gelato was the best we've ever had! Group of 6 and everyone loved their meal. Burrata was also outstanding!

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  18. JeffW

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Sat outside, a bit chilly, and the lighting was very poor. Service was good and the food was good.

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  19. Winelover72

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at Nella was top notch-highly recommend if you are in the area

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  20. CharlieT

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Expensive and overpriced. Don't get the cioppino or scallops crudo

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  21. DaveS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, layout of dining room allows for good conversation despite being a tad noisy when full. Juan was a fantastic waiter as was the other team members tending to our table. Attentive without being intrusive.

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  22. KailaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to eat in the valley. Love taking my friends here!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, cocktails and service. The specials were fantastic. 10/10 easy. Best meal in California wine country we have had in 10+ years including Napa, Sonoma, et al.

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  24. Coronado

    Las Vegas

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service from Abel, a very nice man. A brief encounter with the manager who was very helpful. For us the food is a little too ‘eclectic’ which makes it difficult to choose.

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  25. AnaL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    bad meat and bad flavor. wouldn't go back especially for the price. wants to be high end but lacks quality

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  26. PhoebeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    a wonderful experience! (except for the soundtrack of The Weekend)

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  27. connieb

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my 70th birthday at Nella's. Had a wonderful time, great food, superb service. Oh, the martinis were fab too. I highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Los Olivos.

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  28. katerina

    Portland

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a flavorful meal! The artichoke appetizer was a surprise with the crispy coating. The mushroom Flatbread with truffle slices and a soft burrata was an absolute treat.

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  29. BrianR

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent as always. The branzino and the nightly pinsa special were delicious! Also, it was a beautiful October evening on your patio with just enough of a space heater to keep the temperature perfect!

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  30. ultradave

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped here for lunch being HUGE fans of SY Kitchen in Santa Ynez (A MUST). The sausage & potato pizza was amazing. The burrata salad is a must, but order 2 if you are more than a party of 1. The taglietelle bolognese (chef's kiss!) I'd choose wine over their custom cocktails or get a classic cocktail w/out the fancy liquer. The service was above and beyond. We will definitely return for a dinner in the nearby future.

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  31. edkushins

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great sever! She was friendly and knowledgeable. Steak was excellent.

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  32. Lisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time I’ve eaten here. Great food. Great service. Had a great time!

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  33. ArthurM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Definitely looking forward to returning.

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  34. RonS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the steamed clams for an appetizer, they were fantastic. Both my wife and I had the Branzino fish which was very very good. My only suggestion would be more light to be able to read the menu. We both had to turn our cell phones on. Juan was over server, he was funny, attentive, and did a great job.

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  35. kmarx26

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The restaurant is beautiful , food very delicious But WAYYYYY too loud

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always happy to have lunch and dinner… service is perfect and everyone is nice and friendly. Food is amazing. We drive two hours every time we go there.

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  37. NRSYV

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places in town. Excellent staff and great food. Just a little loud in the dining room on busy nights.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great find in a cute town, excellent food and service

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  39. Emilie0803

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    good food, great service, we enjoyed it, highly recommended.

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  40. Alexofsb

    Central Coast

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Nella's and go several times a year, sitting outside at lunch time is a European food experience come true. From the civilized white table cloth and impeccably prepared dishes, it doesn't get any better.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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 873 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–8:30 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:30 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
  • Phone number
    (805) 686-1359
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.
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