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Nella Kitchen and Bar, Los Olivos, CA

Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.8 (1189)
$31 to $50
Californian
2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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 Happy Hour Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 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

Experiences

  • Winemaker Dinner with Drake Whitcraft

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 30, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for a three-course dinner featuring the wines of Drake Whitcraft. Drake was born into winemaking. His father Chris, who was mentored by Burt Williams, Dick Graff, Ken Burnap, and Joe Heitz, founded the winery in 1985 with his wife Kathleen and quickly became a recognized pioneering winemaker in Santa Barbara by 1991. Chris helped put that region on the map, souring from the famed Bien Nacido from 1985-2008, while also sourcing and making age worthy wines from such reputable vineyards such as Hirsch and Olivet Lane from Sonoma. Drake grew up around his father and Burt Williams, absorbing their conversations and ideas about wine making. The message was clear, make wines the natural way. No pumps, no filters, no fining, no enzymes, no water, no acid, no color adjuncts. Unadulterated wines. Drake has continued this and now makes wines that garner attention from some of the most respected Somm’s and collectors in the wine world. His wines are pure, vibrant, and totally terroir driven, no new oak, and the same technique across the board within each varietal. All wines are truly limited and most are allocated. 2000 cases annually. Drake sources from some of the best sites in SBC and beyond including but not limited to Sanford & Benedict, Drew (Mendocino), Radian, Chene (Ddna Valley), Escolle (SLH), Pence, Stolpman, and Fiddlestix to name a few.
    Winemaker Dinner with Drake Whitcraft Photo

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What 1,189 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Hot spot

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nella Kitchen and Bar is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like the truffle pinsa and filet mignon. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "great cocktails," complemented by a "beautiful outdoor dining experience." Ideal for special occasions, it promises a memorable visit.
1,189 Reviews
  1. Alyssa VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, great service from Juan! We had the specials - a salmon salad that was perfectly balanced with fish cooked beautifully, and a seasonal truffle pincto that was so good that we ate too much of it! Highly recommend.

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  2. Ashley

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an incredible experience dining at Nella. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was truly 10/10 — every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What made the evening even more special was our server, Forest. He was warm, attentive, and great sense of humor — truly one of the best servers we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back!

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  3. Esmeralda VIP

    Los Angeles86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience dining here food is fantastic!

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  4. Joe

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent. I really love the pinsas. Service is nice and professional. We enjoy a quiet lunch at Nella's before the weekend crowd.

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  5. julie VIP

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always solid food. Great atmosphere. Also very good cocktails

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  6. Maria

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as usual! Thank the entire team for a great dinner

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  7. John VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our top destinations when in Santa Ynez Valley, always reliable. friendly staff, great cocktails, interesting menu choices and top quality ingredients. We also love the wine selections. Keep up the great work!! Thank you.

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  8. Vanidha VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed at the Fess Parker Inn, so this was very convenient. Great service and tasty food and drinks!

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  9. Jory

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was poor. Other wait staff kind. Hostess nice and welcomed us and wished us Happy Anniversary. Waiter was stoic and said nothing about our special night and didn’t return to check on us after the order. Other wait staff attempted to compensate but didn’t have authority to intervene. Shared our opinion with onsite manager upon leaving who dismissed us and said the restaurant doesn’t celebrate special occasions. We frequent SY Kitchen and love the place. Not going back to Nella’s.
    Nella Kitchen and BarResponded on July 1, 2025
    Thank you for our conversation and taking the time

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  10. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. Beautiful dining outside.

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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 1189 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Happy Hour Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 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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