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Nella Kitchen & Bar

4.3 (350 reviews)
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Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Judy B.

We love stopping by Nella for drinks whenever we are in the area. The cocktails are my favorite- refreshing and delicious. The service and staff are splendid and the ambiance is really nice. Last time we got a sweet treat of profiteroles, and next time we will stay for dinner.

Pizza with sausage substituted for the mortadella - - DELICIOUS
Becky B.

Nice location attached to a hotel. There was only 1 tv screen in the bar so it's not a good place to watch games, it's more of a place to relax, drink and talk to the people in your party. The pizza was SO good! I was sad when the last piece was gone.

Spring Salad
Dan N.

You can never go wrong at Nella's. Everything from the cocktails to the food is excellent. Servers are attentive and presentation. Is top notch in a small town. Do make reservations though and be aware that if you sit inside it will get noisy. I prefer to sit outside so you can have a conversation but it does cool off at night so bring a jacket.

Adrienne O.

So I've been coming here since it was Bear & Star first (another wonderful chef)... the food is yummy and drinks are solid. But what keeps me coming back and dragging others along with me is the to die for Truffle Flatbread! It's more on a specials portion of the menu so you have to look for it but to me, this is worth a trip to the valley after a leisurely day or wine tastings. Ambiance is lovely, their servers are unpretentious, the patrons are a mixed bag of locals and tourists... always fun!

Nona Nella meat ball
Ruben P.

We had , bread and butter ($9, but was delicious) Nona Nella meat balls, burrata salad, pinza Bianca, steak and frites and affogato. All the food was simple and very good. Just the dessert wasn't what we expected, kind of disappointed after very nice and good meal. Normal portion, fresh and quality ingredients, good taste. A little pricey but I think the place, the area , service and good food justified pay a little more. The service was excellent and efficient specially the busser and adult Mexican man. He was very nice, polite and super friendly we enjoyed talking to him. The ambience is very nice , elegant and delicate. It's a place that I will return without thinking. I hope if you are in the area , give them a chance .

Ribeye
Sharona M.

Nella is really a delight. It was our first time trying it after hearing rave reviews (especially about their bread). I'm not one who typically would order the bread and butter since it seems like a waste, but everyone talks about it so we had to try. I can confirm the bread & butter is worth the order, sooooo good! We also were told about their ribeye, and got worried when we didn't see it on the menu. But, it was on their specials. Not sure if they have it all the time, but I highly recommend. Mushrooms on top are so tasty as well as the potatoes they come with. We also ordered the Truffle Pizza which was another special, really good as well. Even better cold the next day... One random note is the restaurant has a funky cheese smell... that was kinda annoying lol. Besides that issue, I will add that service is also great. I would return next time we're in the area.

Profiterole
Evelynn K.

Whenever I travel to the CA Central Coast, a side trip to Nella in Los Olivos is a must do. Nella offers delicious, modern, authentic Italian cuisine, great craft cocktails, friendly service and a lovely ambiance with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options.

Filet mignon
Alexander C.

Classic, unpretentious, high quality restaurant. We had dinner at Nella and absolutely loved our experience. The dining room was well appointed and lively, without being too loud. The service was welcoming and friendly from start to finish. And, the food was excellent! We had the beef carpaccio and one of their classic pinsas (the four cheese) to start, the duck legs and filet mignon for entrees, and the olive oil cake for dessert. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious! I can't recommend Nella enough if you're staying in or passing through Los Olivos.

Dessert
John

This restaurant has the feel, the food and the service of a Michelin restaurant. Every single thing on their menu is absolutely amazing. You can come here by yourself, with a friend, on a date with family or even bring the kids. Everything is fresh. I asked for French baguette, and they kindly request requested that I wait a few minutes as they were going to make it fresh for me. This is an absolute treat and a must visit... An ideally a place you go to over and over again. *** bathrooms are extremely clean and well-maintained***

Ray G.

Nella Kitchen offers world-class service and incredibly delicious food. We drove over an hour to get there, but we'd happily return again and again. If you're a bread lover, prepare to be amazed by their French baguette with salted Bordier butter. It's absolutely delicious and pairs perfectly with Nonna Nella Meatballs. The star of the show is their Pinsa! They're perfectly crunchy and incredibly flavorful. We devoured their Black Truffle Pinsa, but I could have easily ordered the Pinsa and been very satisfied. It makes for an amazing appetizer for 2-4 people. Other pinsas on the menu include Margherita, Bianca, Caponata, Guanciale & Squash, Carciofi, and Sausage & Rapini. For dessert, highly recommend their profiteroles! They're a very light and delicious cream puff with Chantilly and dark chocolate.

Tomato watermelon salad
Karen L.

We had a lovely dinner at Nella which is located in the Fess Parker Inn. The "pinsa", which is a Roman style pizza with a crust made with a combination of rice, wheat, and soy flour, was the standout. The crust is so light and crispy yet can withstand the weight of the sauce and toppings. The tomato, feta and mozzarella salad was also fresh and delicious. The two items are just enough to share between 2 people. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with a fireplace in the main dining area. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area.

Indoor bar area soft seating
Kellie C.

Nella Kitchen & Bar is the restaurant inside the Fess Parker Inn. Plenty of free street parking, some of it shaded by trees. We had a party of four for lunch on a Friday at 11:30. Our table was outside on the front porch under the shade of the building. Delightful. Made a reservation through Open Table. The special lunch menu had some more affordable options. We started off for the table with their special carrot salad ($21) and a Bresaola "Pinza" ($30), which is a lighter crust flatbread-type of pizza. We also had the baguette ($9, warm, delicious, a baguette carrée - rectangular) served with French butter and sea salt flakes. Our entrees were the lunch steak frites ($36, excellent), the salmon salad ($28, giant salad with about 8oz of perfectly seasoned, grilled salmon cut into cubes. Excellent), and the Blue Prawns ($22, four large, shelled, head-on prawns, brined and grilled over tomatoey white beans. Prawns were excellent. Beans were a little hard and not interesting). Service was an attentive 4/5. Would return for the steak frites or salmon.

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Suzanne P.

I love Nellas. the food is always so delicious and it's a very comforting place. My one grips is tha a glass of wine is 25$!!! seriously that's just ridiculous

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Is there a children's menu?

They don't have a children's menu but they should definitely be able to accommodate you. They make great pizzas and pastas so you should be good!

Hi, What's the name of the butter you serve with the baguette bc it was amazing? Thank you

salted bordier butter

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