Do NOT go here if: 1- You are demanding about Italian food 2- You have been to Italy and loved the food 3- You are used to very high-end restaurants in Europe, NYC, & the LA area & like them 4- You expect hosts/hostesses, waiters/waitresses, and staff in a restaurant to be well trained polite, service oriented, and friendly Go... more

lovely, fresh ingredients, great wine list, impeccable service, authentic cuisine. we will go back. more

Lovely urban jewel with quick but not intrusive service, good wine selection and wait staff that can speak intelligently abot the offerings. The porcini risotto was smooth, rich and cooked to perfection, unlike the wallpaper paste most restaurants serve as risotto. I would definitely return. more

My husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Olio E Limone and had the most amazing meal. The host seated us in the back room, which was empty so we had the entire place to ourselves. The service was excellent and the food was amazingly good. We had their homemade olive oil, excellent appetizers (mozzarella and goat cheese... more

We stopped here to make a reservation after having dinner down the street. It was around 9pm and was not busy when I walked in. The staff totally ignored me. Someone eventually came over to see what I wanted and I was able to make a reservation. we did not return for dinner as we were very put off by... more

I am very well traveled and love good food. I have been to some of the finest restaurants and some of the best kept hole in the wall gems. This restaurant has the best Italian food I have ever had. I lived in Santa Barbara during college and worked at a fine hotel and we always sent our guests here... more

Disappointing. My husband, college-age daughter and I were being shown to our table when the staff member veered off to talk to a colleague so we weren't even sure which table was ours. Service was rushed... our salads/appetizers appeared about 2 minutes after we ordered them, and my salad with with burrata was ice cold, so the cheese had none... more

The staff is stuffy but the foods excellent. more

I live in Santa Barbara and have been to Olio e Limone many times and have always had exquisite service and food. Food is always served at the correct temperature and they have an extensive menu for the size restaurant that they have. I find something new and delicious every time I go. It's really nice for a special occasion. more