Olio Pizzeria

4.5

1479 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Olio Pizzeria is an upscale-casual pizzeria with salumi bar/wine bar/full bar which was inspired by the myriad neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche found around the corner from just about every piazza in Italy. This idea began to take shape before Alberto and Elaine Morello even opened Olio e Limone Ristorante, their fine dining Italian restaurant next door. Wine bars serving boutique salumi and formaggi are ubiquitous in Italy, as is a regionalism which the Morellos are excited to share with you. Sicily is an emerging powerhouse, and touches of Sicilian food and wine delight their guests. You’ll also find exciting tastes from Campania and other emerging regions on their menus, wine and beer lists. Takeout available. Buon appetito!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(805) 899-2699 ext. 2
Website
http://www.oliopizzeria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alberto Morello
Catering
When approved again: Contact our Event Coordinator to plan your next catered event. Our pizzaioli (pizza cooks) will make Olio Pizzeria pizzas in your own outdoor wood-burning oven! Antipasti, salads, salumi, formaggi, dolci and more available as well.
Private party facilities
Limited availability and lower capacities during COVID-19 distancing measures. When approved again: Private dining at Olio Pizzeria for up to 22 guests in the Terrazza Room and for up to 32 guests in the Taverna Room. Inquire at http://www.oliopizzeria.com/privategroup-dining. Fine Italian private dining for up to 40 guests in the Cucina Room next door at sister restaurant Olio e Limone Ristorante.

Location
11 W. Victoria St., Ste. 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
State
Parking details
Lot Parking: Santa Barbara City Parking Lot #5 - first 75 minutes free/paid for by downtown merchants, then $1.50/hr. Street Parking: Green curb areas after 6PM and all day Sunday. Alternate parking available at the Granada Garage (Anacapa x E. Anapamu Streets) and Teen Center lot (Chapala x W. Victoria Streets).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Kid-friendly
California Central Coast
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Kid-friendly
Santa Barbara
Healthy

Review summary

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Olio Pizzeria is a delightful spot in Santa Barbara, renowned for its "consistently excellent food and stellar service." Guests rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, featuring standout dishes like the Diavola Pizza and Umbria Black Truffles pizza. The atmosphere is "casual, happy," with a great wine list complementing the menu. Perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings!

1,479 Reviews

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Carol
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a casual meal in a cosy indoor space. We visited on a Friday night at 6 and the place was full. Fortunately we had booked a table and were promptly seated. We shared the olive trio to nibble on while we waited and enjoyed a rosso di Montalcino. We then shared a generous chopped salad and a special pizza offering, the Wueen Margarita. Food and wine were delicious, the atmosphere was convivial, and the service was excellent.
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Andrea
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delicious! Cauliflower, Favorita Salad, and an Umbra pizza. Lalo margaritas were great too. But the best of all, the butterscotch pudding! Oh my! Will be back soon!
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Peter Linda
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Shared 2 delicious pizzas with friends. Really excellent, service & food
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Steve & Mireya
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the pasta with pink sauce and it was delicious, as it was the seafood pizza. 🤩 We had a lovely time at this cute and full of character restaurant. Friendly and informative staff as well, thanks!
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Tara
Minneapolis
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Olio Pizzeria and it is one of our local favorites. We are always pleased with the pizza, wine and service!
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Rebecca
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ingredients , such tasty food! Lovely quiet romantic ambiance outside in the back.
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Kalpana
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The pizzas were scrumptious. The dessert was delicious. Service was prompt and courteous.
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Monie
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious menu , friendly, wonderful staff and lovely ambience. One of my favorite restaurants in town.
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Deidre
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Olio pizzeria never disappoints. It’s always our go to after a wonderful performance at the ensemble Vic Theatre . I would like to point out that when I booked a table, the OpenTable site showed only one reservation available and that was for 4pm. It worked for us as we had gone to a matinee However, when we left the restaurant, it was almost empty. This has occurred before. It is a great disservice to the restaurant if people think there are no tables available and go elsewhere.
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Emily
Los Angeles
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The Umbra pizza (truffle mushroom) and fig/arugula salad were divine. Our only complaint was the hostess turned us away at 7:15p saying it was an hour wait and they were fully booked; but, when I went online to make an 8p rez there was a 7;30p reservation available and the restaurant had clearly just experienced a massive turnover. Oh well, at least we still got to eat there. As far as the ambiance....it is so dated, but if you don't care about that definitely go for the pizza...and barrel aged Manhattan.
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FAQs

Olio Pizzeria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 899-2699 ext. 2.

Olio Pizzeria is rated 4.5 stars by 1479 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11 W. Victoria St., Ste. 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lot Parking: Santa Barbara City Parking Lot #5 - first 75 minutes free/paid for by downtown merchants, then $1.50/hr. Street Parking: Green curb areas after 6PM and all day Sunday. Alternate parking available at the Granada Garage (Anacapa x E. Anapamu Streets) and Teen Center lot (Chapala x W. Victoria Streets).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alberto Morello
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oliopizzeria.com/
Phone number
(805) 899-2699 ext. 2
Catering
When approved again: Contact our Event Coordinator to plan your next catered event. Our pizzaioli (pizza cooks) will make Olio Pizzeria pizzas in your own outdoor wood-burning oven! Antipasti, salads, salumi, formaggi, dolci and more available as well.
Private party facilities
Limited availability and lower capacities during COVID-19 distancing measures. When approved again: Private dining at Olio Pizzeria for up to 22 guests in the Terrazza Room and for up to 32 guests in the Taverna Room. Inquire at http://www.oliopizzeria.com/privategroup-dining. Fine Italian private dining for up to 40 guests in the Cucina Room next door at sister restaurant Olio e Limone Ristorante.

Olio Pizzeria

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Popular dishes

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Napoletana

Caprese

Menu

What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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