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Olio Pizzeria

4.6 (1643)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
11 W. Victoria St., Ste. 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Olio Pizzeria

4.6
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Santa Barbara

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Olio Pizzeria.

4.6

4.6
(1643)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olio Pizzeria offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food," "friendly service," and a "charming ambiance." Guests rave about the "best margherita pizza" and "fabulous" lasagna. The outside patio is a favorite spot, enhancing the "authentic Italian cafe" vibe. While service can occasionally be slow, the food consistently impresses.
1,643 Reviews

  1. Leslie

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been in SB for almost 2 years and hadn’t tried Olio Pizzeria. It was my Birthday, so we finally did. We were greeted & seated promptly. Let me first say how quaint and beautifully decorated this little Pocket gem of a place is. Tucked behind the main restaurant, not hidden but basking in a charm all it’s own. The entire staff was attentive and cheerful. The cocktails were perfect. I had the Amalfi Dream. Perfect for a pre meal kick off or a dessert. It was that good. The pizza was delicious. I am a crust snob and it did not disappoint. We shared the Mortadella. All the choices were enticing but I’m glad we chose something we wouldn’t usually order. For dessert we had the Cannoli di Ricotta. Yummm! I should have paired it with a cappuccino but I was beyond full. All in all, it was the perfect choice to celebrate my next trip around the sun. We’ll surely return.

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  2. Kim

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, our pizzas and salads were outstanding! Thank you for the good excellent food and service!

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  3. Bret

    Columbus2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations, got seated and never saw a person for 20 minutes so we left. Went to the parent restaurant olio Limone next door and they got us in and the food and experience was excellent! Disappointing experience at the pizzeria but maybe it was just a bad night

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  4. Lorelei

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Great food and atmosphere. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry so it didn't bother us. Servers were all very friendly and thorough, though.

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  5. Denise

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, delicious. Ambience is like an authentic Italian cafe.

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  6. Juliana

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner. The servers were so attentive! The special pizza of the night was a hit!

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  7. Deidre Gold

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the buffalo cheese with extra-virgin oil. Margarita pizza… the best! And the salad, Favorita… my favorite

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  8. ray Gold

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy going to Olio Pizzaria. The food is always top notch and the service always great.

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  9. Howard Gold

    Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ah, black truffles on pizza... A truffle lovers' heaven.

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  10. Susan Gold

    Chicago25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The gluten free bresd and pasta were not very tasty and teh textures were strange. The other food (pizza, spaghetti and meatballs) was fine - nothing outstanding about it. The best dish was the lasagna.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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

FAQs

Portions tend to be generous, guests describe plates as reasonably large, and salads are often shared between diners.

Yes, Olio Pizzeria's intimate, Italian-style atmosphere makes it a popular pick for a date or special evening out.

Yes, Olio Pizzeria has outdoor seating: guests regularly mention a pleasant patio and multiple outdoor areas, including seating beside a fountain.

Yes, guests report the team accommodates dietary and allergy requests when contacted in advance: vegans say the chef happily adapts dishes, and one guest called ahead to arrange a manager-planned “safe” meal.

Olio Pizzeria feels like a cozy, authentically Italian trattoria, intimate dining rooms, wood-fired pizzas and a convivial bar; it can be a bit noisy at peak times, and staff will seat you in quieter areas or on the patio when possible.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, Olio Pizzeria is welcoming to families: guests report bringing newborns and toddlers and being seated outside where it was “definitely more appropriate, ” with kids enjoying simple pastas.

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Olio Pizzeria

4.6
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Santa Barbara

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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