Olio e Limone Ristorante, nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, is a true gem for Italian cuisine lovers. Customers rave about its consistently excellent food and attentive service, making it a favored spot for both locals and visitors alike. The ambiance is enhanced by a lovely patio, providing a delightful dining experience. Patrons like Alvira K have noted the high-quality bread served with olive oil as a thoughtful touch, while Jim Foster's culinary exploration began with a sumptuous celery root soup, followed by a must-try fig salad wrapped in prosciutto. The lasagna is another crowd favorite, further solidifying the restaurant's reputation for satisfying, flavorful dishes. Charlie Webb emphasizes the exceptional service, claiming it’s worth the drive for a meal here, while Charles Burggraf highlights the accommodating staff’s ability to adapt to dietary restrictions without compromising satisfaction. Each visit reveals well-crafted meals, like the pumpkin tortellini, which cater to diverse palates. Overall, Olio e Limone Ristorante delights diners with its fusion of traditional Italian flavors and modern culinary techniques, ensuring that each meal is memorable. Whether you’re seeking a romantic dinner or a casual lunch, this restaurant is a must-visit culinary destination in Santa Barbara.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Olio e Limone Ristorante
Alvira K
May 14,2025
This was a great find, Italian restaurant, so tasty and fancy with really reasonable prices. They have patio as well. Good bread before the meal with olive oil. Our server John was wonderful, and Adan, our second server, was so attentive, and Eva, who we meet at the restaurant, helped and explained all 3 different locations.
Jim Foster
May 6,2025
The food here is consistently excellent and the staff is lovely. My celery root soup was oh so good. They had a special fig salad wrapped in prosciutto that was to die for. I wish I had taken more pics. The lasagna was also very good. You can’t go wrong here.
carrie rosen
May 3,2025
It’s my third time here. The food and service is excellent! Will definitely be back!
Charlie Webb
Mar 30,2025
An absolutely amazing place, always the most attentive service and the food is so consistent and fantastic. We drive an hour to eat here.... I love this place!!
Charles Burggraf
Mar 10,2025
Great food and service. Wonderful start to our symphony evening. We both had vegetarian options and alcohol alternatives because it is lent, and we were just as happy as we would have been with wine and meat. Staff was a attentive without being sycophantic or doting, and the food left nothing to be desired. ( I would caution that the pumpkin tortellini which my wife ordered wat too sweet for my taste, but she was warned of this in advance and went for it ( and loved it). The bread was also delicious and very generous. They even brought us a second basket without having to be asked mid way through our meal, and we ended up taking that home for a great evening snack. Look forward to our next visit. I plan on ordering the prawn pasta, which I saw going to a number of other tables and was quite beautiful.
Ronit Corry
Mar 3,2025
We had an amazing dinner where we could actually hear each other, with four of us at the table. We often go out together, and we have been to many different restaurants, but we normally have to scream to hear each other. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was perfect! We’re going again!
Cynthia
Mar 1,2025
This is the best restaurant in Santa Barbara! I had the best experience with service, food and the overall experience! They are very familiar with gluten free options! I highly recommend it and will be back! . Eva was so welcoming and lovely. Omar was an outstanding waiter and very attentive!
Jamie H
Feb 12,2025
I recently held my wedding reception lunch here after getting married at the courthouse. The customer service was excellent from the moment I inquired about the private room. All of the details were very clear, they quickly answered any questions I had, and they were very accommodating. All of the food was excellent, the room was absolutely beautiful on its own, the details of having your name printed on the menus was a nice personal touch, the service was fantastic, and the price was great. This is small business that works really hard and I wish I could give them more than 5 stars because they really did an excellent job.
Reviews For Olio e Limone Ristorante