Olio e Limone Ristorante

We were there ignored from 6:20- 6:40. Finally got our order barely in time for 7:30 show. We were told it was because we came in late! Tables around us who came in same time were served quickly. Will never go back.

It felt like there wasn't a manager on duty. This was a slow night and the service was still bad.

Food was great, service was just so so. Our waiter had too many tables. We saw many diners served before us, despite the fact that we were seated and ordered before they did. We finally had to ask a busboy where was our food. He went into the kitchen and brought it out. Had to flag down another waiter ( not ours who was nowhere to be seen and never came back to check on us) to take our dessert order. We might not return.

The restaurant staff was willing to accommodate our need for a table where we would be able to fit the walker. That was helpful. Service was okay, and the server was friendly enough but seemed rushed. Nonetheless, the order arrived as we requested. Pricing is a bit over the top for pasta dishes, and the wine list was a bit limited. Overall, the experience was average and acceptable.

The atmosphere was beautiful. The service was outstanding and every bite of food was incredible. Authentic Italian food. I will be back for sure!! Thank you for a great experience!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wait service was fine, ambiance pleasant and the food was well prepared. Olio is a Santa Barbara fine dining staple for a reason. Hopefully it will be in town for another few decades.

I had the warm seafood salad and was disappointed. The sauce was dominated by capers and pickle pieces which I found unpleasant. The service was so-so; not as great as expected from a place like that. Our wait time for water and a meal were longer than we would have liked. I thought the restaurant would have a higher level of service.

We sat on their dog-friendly patio for dinner and had a lovely experience. The service was accommodating and we enjoyed our food.

We shared the beet / prosciutto appetizer special and I enjoyed my steak and Italian DOCG wine. All four of us enjoyed our entrees (others had a chicken dish and one loved the salmon special). The bread pudding dessert and decaf cappuccino were a nice finish. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a lovely restaurant but the food was disappointing. The chicken saltimboca was tough, difficult to even slice. The sauce was good. The rustic bread was yummy but it was disappointing overall. Quite expensive for Italian.

We have dinner here when we are in Santa Barbara for concerts. It was packed last night with concert attendees, but the service was great, considering how crowded it was. We had the salad with quail which was such an unusual salad. It was delicious. And our go to pasta is the duck ravioli with porcini cream sauce....simply devine. We finished with a lemon sorbet, served in a frozen lemon shell. The only weak part of the meal was the wines by the glass. White wines were fine, but the Barbera was mediocre.

Quality of the food and service was excellent. All staff members were very attentive. We will certainly return to eat here in the future.

The menu is large, and the meals we ordered were all sensational. Our servers were courteous and professional, and the atmosphere was extremely pleasant. We'll definitely be going back. I highly recommend Olio e Limone in Santa Barbara.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The menu is large, and the meals we ordered were all sensational. Our servers were courteous and professional, and the atmosphere was extremely pleasant. We'll definitely be going back. I highly recommend Olio e Limone in Santa Barbara.

We enjoyed our our meal and time here so much last night that we came back. Omar was our waiter both nights. He obviously enjoys his job, is a hard worker and very personable. The Cacio e Pepe my husband had the first night was on par to the one he had in Florence. The second night he had the Sea Bass and I had the Dover Sole. Both deliciously prepared and very enjoyable although I don't think the sole was worth the almost double price point!

We sat outside and it was a beautiful afternoon and the food was delicious. Felt like we were on vacation. It isn't inexpensive but it was very good and the service was great.