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Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.7 (2624)
$50 and over
Italian
11 W Victoria St, Ste 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Phone number
    (805) 899-2699 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://www.olioelimone.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    11 W Victoria St, Ste 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • 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

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Menu

Olio e Limone Ristorante's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

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What 2,624 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio e Limone Ristorante in Santa Barbara consistently delivers "excellent service" and "amazing food," establishing itself as a local favorite. Diners praise the "terrific Italian cuisine," noting standout dishes like spaghetti bottarga and veal scaloppini. The "warm, charming atmosphere" complements the "very professional staff," making it ideal for both casual dining and special occasions.
2,624 Reviews

  1. Elaine VIP

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time to try it. Pasta is delicious. Very authentic. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely will return as the ingredients are fresh, flavorful and portions plentiful. Will go back to visit the store with all of the lovely Italian products.

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  2. SANDI VIP

    Austin13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Place and food was old & tired. Their Pizza place next store much better.

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  3. Patti

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend suggested this restaurant for my sister’s weekend. Amazing service - great staff - friendly and the food. Top notch. Great recommendation.

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  4. Alfred

    California Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a truly wonderful, authentic Italian restaurant, one of the best anywhere and especially in santa Barbara. The staff is great and the food is terrific. I don't think you can go wrong no matter what you order. For Italian food, Olio e Limone and Tres Lune in Montecito are the best on the South Coast.

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  5. Michelle

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The food was amazing as always. They have so many specials every time and they are always different. Great place for "date night".

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  6. Denise

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just love this restaurant..it's food is delicious, the staff cheery and helpful...and I always feel welcome.

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  7. John VIP

    California Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely my favorite authentic Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara. I’ve been going there since they first opened about 25-years ago. Almost always consistently excellent food and service. My family is 100% Italian so this opinion comes from someone who is extra particular about their Italian food.

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  8. Susan Jill

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. First time at this restaurant - enjoyed it very much.

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  9. Maureen VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Olio last night - there were a few large tables (Graduation and Father’s Day Weekend) and have to applaud them for the fantastic service and outstanding food with such a packed restaurant. The food and service are always top-notch here. It’s a definite favorite for us!

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  10. david VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    another fabulous dinner. both the asparagus and fennel soups were amazing. the spaghetti bottarga , veal/artichoke, sea bass dishes were great. the chocolate bread pudding / molten lava dessert always a treat. Was fun to see all the happy families celebrating graduations around the restaurant. Amazing service as always. Can’t wait to visit again

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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 2624 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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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
  • Website
    http://www.olioelimone.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 899-2699 ext. 1
  • 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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