Olio e Limone Ristorante

The food was excellent however I wish the portions were large for the price. The $59 beef was only four slices of meat with a ton of salad on top, great flavor and taste just wish there was more of it. The table we were sat at, had a serious wobble to it in all directions. They came and tried to fix it once which fixed the forward and back but not the side to side so they had to come back again then it was mostly fixed, this is something that should be tested prior to opening. There were a lot of servers walking around but we didn't get much attention even though it was early in the evening about 6:30. The food came out and I had an empty drink glass, I mentioned the wobbly table and the server was distracted by that and didn't offer another beverage until I was almost done with the meal. There was no A/C and it was a hot day, the doors were open and some flies were buzzing around. Overall a meh experience. Food was delicious, service so-so, portions should be way larger.

The staff, the food, the ambience were all exceptional. We know Alberto prides himself on serving to his diners excellent, high quality food and meals that reminds him of home. You can taste the care and love in every bite. Big portions, appropriately priced, great wine list and extensive menu to appeal to all tastes. Thank you, Alberto and the team at Olio e Limone for making our Santa Barbara trip so memorable. Mi fate venire il desiderio di ritornare all'Italia! Grazie...

The service is always a highlight at Olio e Limone; as an example, my wife asked if they had eggplant parmigiana and, while it wasn't on the menu, the waiter said the chef would be happy to make it for her and it was excellent!

Olio is always at the top of our list. Had another great meal - I had the duck ravioli, my husband had the Dover Sole. BOTH were deliciously prepared. We shared the crabcake appitizer which was full of crab, so yummy. For dessert we had the gelato and the pear tart. WOW. John was our server and was attentive and fun. Always a delicious meal at Olio!

We died out of Fairmount, and this was one of the best Italian meals we've had in a long time.  I carpaccio appetizer was extremely tasty and very fresh. We both had pasta dishes, with homemade pasta. My dinner was a seafood pasta special in a red sauce, and my wife had a Bolognese sauce onpapardelle pasta. Both were perfectly prepared, generous servings, and very tasty. The seafood pasta had generous Portions of all manner of seafood. Service was impeccable, professional, prompt, and patient. The restaurant graciously took us early on our open table reservation ( we were shopping in the area), offered us our choice of tables, and were professional and welcoming. Excellent wine choices, including wines by the glass that were outstanding and not horrendously pricey. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, close to State Street and  downtown shopping. Highly recommended! 

this incredible Italian establishment has been around for a while, and we have visited before and make it every time we're in town. Dying outside or in inside dining room with beautiful decor. That's some great salads, including with prawns and melon. The other are not to miss the baked Parmesan. And a variety of pastas and other entrées, but it's hard to find a place that has squid in pasta with shellfish done well and this is the get it. Just fabulous and end with the tasty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 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.

Another lovely evening at Olio E Limone. Food excellent. So was service. Johnny (waiter) took such good care of us, and just a nice human. I try to try something new every time, but keep going back to the Duck Ravioli's. Amazing!

A friend suggested this restaurant for my sister's weekend. Amazing service - great staff - friendly and the food. Top notch. Great recommendation.

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.

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".

I just love this restaurant..it's food is delicious, the staff cheery and helpful...and I always feel welcome.

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.

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!

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