I absolutely adore this shop!! The vibe is very charming, intimate, and warm. I have never seen so…read moremany different infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars before. I really appreciate that you can taste the products. I found so many I loved and tasting the notes helped me better envision what I could use each one for and how it fit into my cooking style. I also like how they offer each product in two sizes. The people here are so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable as well. They were so ready to help and give information about their store and their products.

I love olive oil stores, especially the ones in California have wonderful products. Viva Oil on…read moreState Street in the heart of Santa Barbara didn't disappoint! The store has a nice decor, airy, it's welcoming, has a wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with nice flavors (some fruit based - fig anyone?), nice staff and reasonable prices. Great place to shop at, you can get a set for a nice gift or a couple of bottles for dipping and salads at home!

We drove by here and decided to walk back here and check it out as the storefront was very cute. We…read moredidn't know what kind of store it was but it was a unique grocery store with brands I'm not familiar with. Very cute store and knick knacks and stuff. I did not purchase anything but it's a great place to visit if you're in the area.

Happened to pass by this place after checking out some records at Warbler next door. The name of…read morethe business didn't provide much information but there was a sign outside showing the types of items it carries. It's mainly a small grocery store carrying unique items from all over the place. Most of the items I recall seeing were spices and sauces. Some of the items can be found at a regular store (and probably for less) but this place has many items and brands that I haven't seen anywhere else. Grabbed a kombucha drink from some fancy brand and it was really good. Definitely not your everyday grocery store to stock up on food, but a great place to get some unique gifts.

We visited today from Chino Hills...and we had the most amazing experience…read more We walked in and asked to taste some oils. Cynthia helped us and allowed us to sample every single one. It sure made my parents first tasting experience so fun. They bought 3 large bottles, I bought 2....and they were all so good!!! Will definitely bring them back. Thank you so much Cynthia for your kindness!

After being to Il Fustino a couple times before, our family walked in to purchase more bottles of…read moreoil and vinegar as gifts. This visit, we were met with a very rude elderly woman that did not seem to appreciate customers at all. I asked for her name twice and she refused to give it to me. We have been here before and had a very pleasant experience, but this may have ended our shopping here. It was embarrassing.

What an incredible experience. Chef Julian is a true professional. I cannot recommend it highly…read moreenough!

We had a private omakase at our home. We opted for the 25 course. Julian was great! He's very…read moreattentive and detailed, the experience was also well paced. The Fish is very high quality and fresh, He has a wide variety and great selection. It was well worth the price and one of the bests omakases we have had in LA. If you were looking to book with him, this is your sign to do it! you won't regret it.

We ordered several variety of cheese and charcuterie plates for our wedding with delivery and…read moreplates. It was on time, everything looked great, and was a complete worry free!!! The food was amazing! Our guests loved it and was so easy to set out for everyone. Would recommend for any future events!

Absolutely love this shop! It's a must every time we road trip to Santa Barbara. We sampled quite…read morea few cheeses and bought more than we needed but couldn't decide between them picked up some tasty cured meat with fennel, some snacks from the shevles, some marinated sheep and goat cheese... It was a successful trip, to say the least.

Discovered this wonderful Santa Barbara maker of gourmet truffles and other chocolates just in time…read morefor the holiday season--YUM! Oh.My.Word. The gingerbread and coconut-enrobed peppermint truffles were absolutely outstanding, and my cadre of foodie recipients were both delighted and impressed. Even more outstanding was the sample of the white chocolate-chai-turmeric truffles; they are to die for. Unusual and completely wonderful, creamy, with a subtle blend of ingredients I'd never think of (but which worked to perfection). Owner Michelle is herself delightful, boxing up a fairly large special order promptly and quite prettily. Not only is she eager to accommodate her customers, but she even offered to deliver when circumstances put us in a bit of a bind. Highly recommended--Five Stars!

We've picked up lunch from Montecito Gourmet a few times, and the sandwiches are decent, if not the…read morebest in town. The menu is long with a lot of overlap in ingredients, many combinations of meat, cheese, and vegetables with a lot of condiments on your choice of bread. There are also salads and flatbread pinsas and various cheese and charcuterie platters. I've stayed home for the pick-ups so have yet to see the place in person, but it's worth noting that they do get overwhelmed by big orders. We got like eight sandwiches last time and the order took over half an hour longer than promised. My friend got an apology and a free cappuccino for his long wait--absolutely wasted, as my husband pointed out, on the one child-free adult in our party--and we all ate a late lunch. I've had a few of the sandwiches, and they've all been solid. The Montecito Club comes with roast turkey, honey baked ham, Swiss, Gruyere, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. The Butterfly Beach is another roast turkey sandwich, with prosciutto, French brie, mayo, lettuce, tomato, olive oil, and red wine vinegar (though it's worth noting that this one was better when I added balsamic at home). The Italian Style is a meaty, loaded sandwich with hot capicola, Italian Toscano salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher pickles, pepperoncini, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. I made the mistake of getting this juicy sandwich on a French roll, the soft bread got soggy almost immediately. This place gives you a lot of bread options, and I've found I like the sourdough, especially when I'm saving half of my sandwich for later. We usually hit Panino for easy sandwiches, but it's nice to mix it up once in a while. I'm sure we'll order from Montecito Gourmet again, and maybe I'll even land pick-up duty next time.

This is quite a good spot! They clearly invest in the quality of ingredients for everything they…read moredo. I got to try the Spanish chorizo and especially loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem! The owner and staff members are super friendly and invested in making sure you have a great meal. They also have wine tasting and dinner services!