Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.8

1114 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.
Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.
Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.
As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 686-1359
Website
http://www.nellakitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luca Crestanelli
Private party facilities
Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.

Location
2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Alamo Pintado
Parking details
There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata**$20.00
Italian burrata, black kale, red cabbage, avocado, pine nuts, parsley, almond dressing
Romini Lettuce**$17.00
Babe farm romini lettuce, hazelnuts, chives, bleu d'auvergne, lemon-caesar dressing
Carrot Salad**$18.00
Finley Farm carrots, frisée, mint, pistachio, Greek feta, champagne vinegar
Tuna Tartare*$32.00
Ahi, avocado, bell peppers, radish, cilantro tomatillo salsa, tlayuda chips
Hokkaido Scallops Crudo*$24.00
Citrus, jalapeno, scallion, garlic, soy, lemon, cilantro oil
Steamed Clams*$28.00
Littleneck clams, white wine, saffron, tarragon butter, shallot, toasted bread
Nonna Nella Meatballs*$19.00
Fresh tomato sauce, pecorino, parsley
Mishima Wagyu Beef**$24.00
Slowly cooked eye of round, salsa verde, pistachio, marinated white mushrooms, Babe Farm frisée, ricotta salata

Pinsas

Margherita*$22.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, sea salt
Bianca*$23.00
Fior di latte, parmigiano, challerhocker, caramelized blonde onions
Carciofi*$26.00
Baby artichokes, fior di latte, pancetta lardons, carbonara sauce, pecorino fiore sardo
Scarpetta*$24.00
Fior di latte, 5-hour bolognese, parmigiano
Sausage & Potato*$26.00
Smoked mozzarella, burrata, potatoes, shallots, Alle Pia sausage, rosemary

Mains

Basil Spinach Tonnarelli* **$26.00
Basil pesto, hazelnuts, tomato sauce, ricotta salata
Cioppino*$39.00
Mussels, scallops, halibut, lobster tail, calamari, blue prawns, tomato, toasted bread
Branzino$42.00
Babe farm romanesco broccoli, tartar sauce
Muscovy Duck*$42.00
Braised duck leg, master stock, spinach, hand-made couscous, mushrooms
Tagliatelle Bolognese*$27.00
5-hour bolognese, parmigiano
Prime New York Steak
Green cabbage, roasted potatoes, chimichurri
Filet Mignon$38.00
Prime cut, yu choy, green peppercorn sauce
Lamb Chops Scottadito$42.00
Porcini mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, potatoes, fresh thyme

Desserts

Profiteroles*$12.00
Cream puff, chantilly, dark chocolate
Alessio's Belgian Cookie Gelato* **$10.00
Chocolate glaze, fresh berries
Pineapple Carpaccio$9.00
strawberry marinade, ginger, mint

Drinks

Specialty Cocktails

Parker Spritz$16.00
Aperol, prosecco, pamplemousse liqueur, hibiscus, thyme
Pom Martini$16.00
Vodka, St. Germain, pomegranate, lime, basil
Barrel-Aged Negroni$18.00
Barrhill gin, carpano bianco, campari, cynar
Day Trippin'$17.00
House-Made Sloe gin, cucumber, mint, ginger, soda
Barrel-Aged Boulevardier$18.00
Bourbon, aperol, thai chocolate cordial, cynar
Roquette Fuel$16.00
Del maguey mezcal, ancho poblano, lime, arugula, elderflower foam
Desperados$17.00
Tequila, cucumber, lime, agave, ancho reyes, black sea salt
Gold Rush$16.00
Bourbon, amaro, honey, lemon, meyer bitters
Island Fever$16.00
Blue Algae Tequila, Pineapple Rum, Hazelnut, Lime, Pineapple, Jalapeno

Zero-Proof

Rose Lemonade$7.00
Hibiscus tea, lemonade
Green Mile$8.00
Cucumber, lime, ginger beer
Purple Sky$8.00
Pomegranate, basil, lemon
Hand on Heart Rosé, SB County, 2020

Beers

On Draft

Menabrea Amber Ale$7.00
Third Window Hazy IPA$7.00
Scrimshaw Pilsner$7.00

Bottle/can

Menabrea Bionda, Lager, Italy$6.00
M. Special 'Dozer' Dark Ale
Fig Mountain, Hoppy Poppy, IPA, CA$7.00
Orval, Ale, Belgium$10.00
Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$6.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Sorro, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, IT, NV$18.00

White

Paetra, Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR 2021$16.00
Le Fraghe, Garganega, Veneto, IT 2021$18.00
Guido Marsella, Fiano, Campania, IT 2018$21.00
Bailly-Reverdy, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, FR 2021$22.00
Fess Parker, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$19.00
Casita de Bravo, Rosè of Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, CA 2021$18.00

Red

Soueil Vin de Bonté, Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, FR 2020$16.00
Dreamcôte, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$20.00
Boniperti, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo, 'Carlin,' Piedmont, IT 2018$22.00
Addendum, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2018$28.00
Ch. Lasségue, Saint-Émillion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, FR 2018$28.00

What 1,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Californian
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Food
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood gem
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for fine wines
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for special occasions
Santa Ynez Valley
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nella Kitchen and Bar in Los Olivos offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like truffle pizza, pinsas, and Bolognese. Guests praise the "great service" and welcoming atmosphere. While some note occasional service hiccups or noise, the "lovely setting" and "exceptional" meals make it a must-visit, especially for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,115 Reviews

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Maria
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was great, food was good. Fast and great service. Definitely recommend the lamb chops.
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Tina
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The GM, Francois, was fantastic in his recommendations and so kind and personable. Our server, Able, was funny and relaxed. We had a great time.
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Ashleigh
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food is very good, and the environment is super fun and good vibes. Service was good too, but it’s no Bells or Bar le Cote. We will be back as it was overall a great night!
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Kathryn
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Considering it was Valentine’s Day I think the restaurant did amazing overall! The food was amazing, the service was top notch. The noise was very loud but that’s understandable considering how many tables were in there. We will definitely be back.
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Becky
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Located in the Fess Parker Inn, we truly enjoyed the cozy dining atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food.
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Maureen
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Great food and cocktails and really friendly service.
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Betsy
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant and my friends and I meet here a couple of times a year for lunch. The food is always perfect and the pinsas are a must have. The service is always impeccable and I’ve enjoyed my experience at Nella every time!
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Philip
VIP
Palm Springs
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food! That’s all I need.
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leslie
VIP
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous experience! The food was amazing as always! Thank you!
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Sharon
VIP
Phoenix
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, yummy pinsa and salad. We'll be back soon!
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FAQs

Nella Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-1359.

Nella Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1114 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

Additional information

Cross street
Alamo Pintado
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luca Crestanelli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nellakitchen.com/
Phone number
(805) 686-1359
Private party facilities
Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.

Nella Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Lamb Chops Scottadito

Sausage & Potato

Snacks

Bread & Butter*$9.00

Castelvetrano Olives$9.00

Marcona Almonds**$9.00

Starters

Burrata**$20.00

Romini Lettuce**$17.00

Carrot Salad**$18.00

Tuna Tartare*$32.00

Hokkaido Scallops Crudo*$24.00

Steamed Clams*$28.00

Nonna Nella Meatballs*$19.00

Mishima Wagyu Beef**$24.00

Pinsas

Margherita*$22.00

Bianca*$23.00

Carciofi*$26.00

Scarpetta*$24.00

Sausage & Potato*$26.00

Mains

Basil Spinach Tonnarelli* **$26.00

Cioppino*$39.00

Branzino$42.00

Muscovy Duck*$42.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese*$27.00

Prime New York Steak

Filet Mignon$38.00

Lamb Chops Scottadito$42.00

Desserts

Profiteroles*$12.00

Alessio's Belgian Cookie Gelato* **$10.00

Pineapple Carpaccio$9.00

Drinks

Specialty Cocktails

Parker Spritz$16.00

Pom Martini$16.00

Barrel-Aged Negroni$18.00

Day Trippin'$17.00

Barrel-Aged Boulevardier$18.00

Roquette Fuel$16.00

Desperados$17.00

Gold Rush$16.00

Island Fever$16.00

Zero-Proof

Rose Lemonade$7.00

Green Mile$8.00

Purple Sky$8.00

Hand on Heart Rosé, SB County, 2020

Beers

On Draft

Menabrea Amber Ale$7.00

Third Window Hazy IPA$7.00

Scrimshaw Pilsner$7.00

Bottle/can

Menabrea Bionda, Lager, Italy$6.00

M. Special 'Dozer' Dark Ale

Fig Mountain, Hoppy Poppy, IPA, CA$7.00

Orval, Ale, Belgium$10.00

Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$6.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Sorro, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, IT, NV$18.00

White

Paetra, Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR 2021$16.00

Le Fraghe, Garganega, Veneto, IT 2021$18.00

Guido Marsella, Fiano, Campania, IT 2018$21.00

Bailly-Reverdy, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, FR 2021$22.00

Fess Parker, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$19.00

Casita de Bravo, Rosè of Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, CA 2021$18.00

Red

Soueil Vin de Bonté, Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, FR 2020$16.00

Dreamcôte, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$20.00

Boniperti, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo, 'Carlin,' Piedmont, IT 2018$22.00