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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

$$$ItalianDowntown Santa Barbara

Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu and 230-label wine cellar. Wine Spectator Award since 2002.

OrderSicilian pasta, House-made fresh pasta, Seasonal fish

Toma Restaurant and Bar ★ 3.7

$$$ItalianWaterfront

Waterfront Italian-California dinner on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011. Local fishermen, farmers, and artisan sourcing with harbour views across West Beach.

OrderSeasonal pasta, Fresh-caught seafood, Local farm vegetables

Olio e Limone Ristorante ★ 4.1

$$$ItalianDowntown Santa Barbara

Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu. Over 230-label wine cellar, Wine Spectator Award since 2002.

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