3 italian places in Santa Barbara we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Santa Barbara | Italian across every city.
Santa Barbara's Italian rooms split the waterfront and downtown. Olio e Limone has run Sicilian-influenced fine dining under chef Alberto Morello since 1999, backed by a wine list past 230 labels, while Toma has cooked Italian-California dinners on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011, sourcing from local fishermen and farmers.
Olio e Limone Ristorante ★ 4.1
Downtown Santa Barbara · 11 West Victoria Street, Suite 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu and 230-label wine cellar. Wine Spectator Award since 2002.
Toma Restaurant and Bar ★ 3.7
Waterfront · 324 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waterfront Italian-California dinner on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011. Local fishermen, farmers, and artisan sourcing with harbour views across West Beach.
Olio e Limone Ristorante ★ 4.1
Downtown Santa Barbara · 11 West Victoria Street, Suite 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu. Over 230-label wine cellar, Wine Spectator Award since 2002.