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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 3945 reviews

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4.2 ★ from 46 reviews

Excellent eating and very professional service. had a very pleasant evening in olio limone. her beef-denderloin is delicious.

The food was really disappointing. A waiter brought out a plate of pasta we didn’t order. We told him so he went back and returned with the same. We told him...

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We sunk outside when we had our dogs with us. they were very accommodating. the waiter gave us all the time we needed to make our decisions. besides an extensiv...

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Great meal. Food was very good. Service was a little slow but nothing too problematic. Definitely recommend for good Italian food.

We were seated promptly and outdoors, as we had requested, at I let the hostess know that my husband was parking and to please keep an eye out for him. When he...

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Olio offers an inviting atmosphere, but recent dining experiences reveal a wide disparity in service and food quality. While some guests rave about the delicious, authentic Italian dishes and the warm, intimate setting, others criticize the subpar service and outdated decor. Complaints highlight rude management and mediocre pasta for the price, suggesting diners may be better served at nearby eateries with friendlier staff and more memorable meals. Despite the inconsistent experiences, a few loyal patrons continue to appreciate the restaurant's creative menu and excellent desserts, keeping the spirit of Olio alive in the competitive landscape of Santa Barbara dining.

Opentable
4.3 ★ from 116 reviews
Jeffrey
16.08.2024 - 08:51

We absolutely love this restaurant in Santa Barbara!

Opentable
16.08.2024 - 08:51

We absolutely love this restaurant! The food, drinks, ambience, and service are all fantastic. We make sure to stop by as often as possible whenever we're in th...

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Opentable
16.08.2024 - 08:51

Olio y Limone is known for their consistent quality and excellent service.

ValeryP
16.08.2024 - 08:51

The food was divine and I cannot rave enough about the service!! Highly recommend

JeanD
16.08.2024 - 08:51

Superb service and delicious food. The zucchini soup was perfectly balanced and the fig and prosciutto was absolutely exceptional. The sea bass was perfectly pr...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 377 reviews
sbnurse
21.02.2024 - 16:32

Fabulous restaurant. Never disappoints. The Zucchini Blossoms appetizer was wonderful. Tasty, not greasy, just enough to share. And our entrees were delicious....

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Wonderful birthday celebration for 3 70th birthdays. Food was delicious,as always. Service was very good. The restaurant kindly treated us to 2 birthday dessert...

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GUNNER
21.02.2024 - 16:32

Every dish is wonderful. The flavors are spot on. I've never had a dish there without it being perfectly made and presented. Our #1 go to place in Santa Barbara...

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JudiM
21.02.2024 - 16:32

The food is delicious and the presentation is lovely. The service was fantastic and I absolutely love dining at Olio e Limone! I can't get enough of the string...

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Rebecca's
21.02.2024 - 16:32

We come here every year for our Holiday celebration luncheon. This year was exceptionally good, food and service. I highly recommend this spot for a special mea...

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Sirved
2.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Matt
30.11.2023 - 09:54

Waiter was rude. Had the seabass which was supposed to be deboned, and got a bone. Seabass was bland and boring. Seafood in calamari ink was not great. Overall...

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Matt
30.11.2023 - 09:54

A little on the high side as far as price, however, the food and service are excellent.

Matt
30.11.2023 - 09:54

TLDR; Mediocre pasta, especially for the price. Below par service. Go elsewhere! My wife I visited Santa Barbara for her birthday also a babymoon getaway, which...

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The risotto was divine, everything delicious the wine was excellent.

Matt
30.11.2023 - 09:54

This used to be my favorite Santa Barbara dining experience, but it has gone downhill. My first course took 40 minutes to arrive in a half empty restaurant My f...

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Foursquare
4.5 ★ from 139 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 638 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 533 reviews
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