This place is amazing! I have lived here for 16 years and always drove past this little area. Thanks to my daughter's friend who recommended this place we would have never came. The staff is amazing and welcoming, the food is out of this world! Take the time to eat here you won't regret it. We even bought some pasta and pasta sauce along with a case of the Sicilian limonata! read more

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OMG! Everything was so delicious, I highly recommend this wonderful Bodega! I had the turkey avo sandwiches ch on focaccia bread, so good and fresh! read more

Olio Bottega - I ate my meal, I forgot to take a photo! But this was the dessert, a yummy mousse and fresh cookie! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing Everything. We came for a sandwich and left with a amazing experience. The women working alone did amazing servicing multiple tables. We had the "Tartufato" and "Hi Maria! Porchetta" Sandwiches. The crispness and lightness of the pork was amazing with the combination of peppers and onions. The creamy spreads on the sandwiches are to die for. The quality really shines through the bread and fresh ingredients. MUST TRY. Beautiful kind service. read more

Olio Bottega - Olive Della Casa - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great outdoor seating, attentive service, and yummy menu! Loved the arancini small dish and capretta sandwich!

We grabbed sandwiches to go on our drive back down to Los Angeles. Seemed like everyone was eating outside on a beautiful day! The staff were helpful and very welcoming. We ordered a cold and hot sandwich. The Caprese, and Cotto Muffeletta... Okay, both are on crispy fresh focaccia the caprese was so fresh so creamy and so dreamy. The cotto muffeletta on the other hand was so sharp salty and unctuous in all the good ways! I couldn't get enough of the mix of mustard and olive tapenade. 10 out of 10! I'm just sad I'd have to travel all the way up to Santa Barbra from Hermosa to have it again. read more

This is my second time back and I ordered the recommended pork belly sandwich again cause it was so delicious and the service along with the espresso while waiting is definitely worth writing another report. The restaurant inside is very beautiful and a lot of Culture along with tasty treats for the holidays as gifts. read more

Olio Bottega - Pork belly sandwich. Yuuuuummmm! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Delicious hot sandwiches- we ordered the pork belly and serving was big. It can be shared . Eva is so nice and attentive . My son said Isaac beer was good. They also have a store where you can buy Italian grocery food items. We were seated in the patio area and it was a beautiful day to be out. They offer outdoor heating if needed. Definitely will come back next time when I am in the area . read more

Olio Bottega - Outdoor dining - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Delicious. Love their sandwiches on focaccia along with their Caponata with Burrata and also their Sicilian potatoes.

Really appreciated them making my sandwich to go when this is a sit down place. The sandwich was pretty solid. read more

Olio Bottega - Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My boyfriend had the best homemade lasagna here he loved it. My veggie sandwich was too salty. The salad was fresh. There's not enough vegan options for me. It was a one woman show. Our waitress was amazing and so sweet. She was handling 6 tables by herself. read more

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Great food, vine and beer. We had marinated olives (olive Della casa) mare chiaro pizza, eggplant (parm affair), chicken sandwich (testa di rapa), lasagneta Ferraris. Vine was Nero d'Avola. Everything was exquisite. Service is like you are only customer. Very personal. read more

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I love the food!! So tasty I'll def come back again. The outdoor patio has a casual vibe, and it's lovely to hear ppl's chats abt how much they enjoyed this place. The server was also super sweet! She even gave me a piece of free chocolate cookie afterwards read more

Olio Bottega - Hi Maria Porchetta Panini - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This mediocre sandwich was $19...the lady was super rude too. Skip this place it isn't worth it. read more

Olio Bottega - The Boca Rossa was so sub par and I've had many good ones before. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ooohhhh the sandwiches are mouthwatering delicious. My mouth is salivating just as I write and think about those sandwiches. Located on Victoria, a mini escape to Italy where you can take some supplies home and eat lunch and have a cocktail or coffee or both. The hi Maria porchetta has tender pork belly with each bite never missing a beat of flavor. They have a variety of artisanal Italian beers to choose from as well as cocktails. The appetizers are generous portion. The ollieve de la casa is basically olives with garlic that you can spread on toasted bread. I recommend adding the spicy oil. Overall the ambiance is nice- outside seating mainly, and the service is friendly. Just be patient as usually it is only one person taking the orders and bringing the food to the table. read more

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Excellent food (sandwiches and pasta). Terrific service for lunch meal. Conveniently located with outdoor seating.

10/10 recommend Service is always incredible and the food is great!! I always get a focaccia sandwich and a sweet treat As close to Italy as you can get in SB read more

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Olio is a gem! We came for brunch and I was beyond impressed by the food. The calabrisella mia sandwich was incredible. Crusty bread and delicious meat. I tried my boyfriend's tartufato sandwich and it was equally good. The prosciutto was incredible! We were able to try some pastries after our meal and those were great as well. To drink they have beers and spritzes. Both the elderflower and limoncello spritzers were amazing. They have a cute patio set up outside so the vibes were nice. Our server was friendly and funny. She was perfectly attentive so we never felt we needed anything, but we never felt rushed either. Overall an excellent experience! read more

As good an Italian lunch as , I've ever had...lovely waitress Eva delicious Hi Maria Porchetta Panini, as well as a wonderful garden salad. eccesilante‼ read more

Reminded me of home. We shared the Capocollo sandwich and the Betto salad. It was true and authentic and the flavours were *chefs kiss!* Service was absolutely amazing and the setting was quiet, cute and secluded but close. We will be going back. read more

Olio Bottega - Betto salad - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Absolutely deeeeeeeelish. I went during a lunch rush and opted for takeout and while I was sitting waiting for my food the woman working reminded me of an auntie or something the way she fussed over my standing and demanded I take a seat and relax while I waited (I was waiting against the wall). It made me chuckle. I got a sandwich and those crispy potatoes. The sandwich was next level. So fresh and delicious and clean and to the point! The potatoes were okay, honestly it was my mistake getting crispy potato's to go and letting them sit in the container to get a little soft on the drive home. They are definitely made to be eaten there as soon as they come out of the kitchen but truly the sandwich was so great. I wanted to go again before I left town and didn't have time but would seriously consider the 4 hour drive back to SB just to get one and have a quick overnight trip. read more

Olio Bottega - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Two visits here and my review hasn't changed. I'd definitely come back for no frills Italian food and you can enjoy it on the patio while watching the world go by. Location: On State Street that had pedestrian only traffic allowed. Parking are in nearby streets or parking lots located behind the buildings (first 75 inutes are free). Food: The Valtellina was a bit on the salty side, but tasty and filling. The arancini is pork meat surround by potato, shaped into a cone and fried. Iliked this one and wish I had gotten more than 2. The Hi! Maria Porchetta sandwhich was porky, fatty and oh-so delicious. Definitely one to get again. Summary: This is a low key cafe like place located in a patio-like setting on State Street. Although the same owners as the other Olio's located around it, this one is casual and not pretentious. The food here is awesome and the store inside is like stepping into an Italian local market store in a small town in Italy. You can get your food to go or you can sit and eat in the patio right in front of the shop. Been here twice and can't agree with the 1 star review. Service was attentive, polite and personable. Both times I've received excellent service. Happy eating!! read more

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Highly disappointed at my experience. I was excited to try their sandwiches as it had been recommended to me by a local. The woman providing service was tending to four tables and I was there only for a sandwich and a few of their lovely food staple items. I paid for my sandwich and a bag of pasta, a small jar of pesto and a jar of marinated artichokes- total $57.00, plus tip! I was waiting for my sandwich, browsing the store and saw a couple more items I wanted to purchase. I could see she was busy and I patiently waited, told her to take her time. I went to use the bathroom, came back out and she rudely told me she knew I was waiting for her to pay for my last couple items but she was too busy to ring me up. I offered to leave the cash for them and she said no, she needed to ring them up but was too busy. What?? You're telling a paying customer you don't have time for them?? Don't want your money, your business? Or maybe it's that she didn't care to have me in their establishment? She left a terrible taste in my mouth. I no longer want to eat any of what I purchased and will tell friends, family and business associates of this experience and to avoid this establishment when in SB. This merits ZERO stars. read more

I have never seen this 'fancy' parchment paper put underneath HOT cheesy potatoes to where you have to peel it off? The paper had stuck to the potatoes to where it was inedible which was sad because the one bite I had was flavorful. Very unfortunate. read more

Olio Bottega - The paper had stuck to the potatoes to where it was inedible. Very unfortunate. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

One of our favorite spots in town. Great pizzas and espresso. The service is amazing, very friendly helpful staff. If we go to the restaurant we enjoy a more sit down fancy meal, but often do take out from the Bottega for a picnic. read more

Wanted an Italian sandwich and was headed up to Santa Barbara, so I looked through Yelp and found Olio Bottega. It is a tiny Italian store, attached to an Italian restaurant. I ordered a caprese and something called naughty Sicilian potatoes. The caprese was really good, the focaccia had a great texture, the mozzarella was fresh and the prosciutto was a nice bit of saltiness. But the potatoes...those were terrific. Roasted potatoes, sprinkled with mozzarella, and served with a pesto Trapanese were so good. The sandwich and the potatoes together were a lot of good, but I could stop until I finished. Service was fast and friendly as well. read more

What a charming spot! And the focaccia bread sandwiches? Omg. We had the caprese and mortadella ones. Incredible across the board, but we were particularly blown away by how amazing the bread and overall balance of the sandwiches were. Perfect lunchtime patio experience. Don't miss it! read more

Best sandwiches outside of Italy. These are so authentic and delicious. Bread is perfect, the sauces are amazing, and they are large and filling. Ambiance is casual and service is laidback and kind. 100% recommend as a must visit lunch spot in Santa Barbara. Go to for visitors. read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We enjoyed every last bite of our lunch! The service was amazing, the flavors were everything, and the shop inside is super cute. We got the Caprese grilled with Burrata, the Hi Maria! Porchetta, and the naughty Sicilian potatoes as recommended by the waitress. I'll definitely stop by again next time i'm in Santa Barbara 10/10! read more

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A lovely place to flash back to your favorite italian cafe. The food is tasty, the beverage selection (from Italy) is wide ranging and fun. The service is done by the proprietors.. so do NOT come for a fast food quick lunch. DO stop here often for authenticic focaccia.. a wide range of Italian beer.. relaxed dining.. a great experience...right in the heart of Santa Barbara'a dining center.... There are fancier places near by if you are looking for a dress-up experience.. but when you can have a relaxed meal that tastes fantastic uous should make the time to travel back to Italy and stay in Santa Barbara. read more

Olio Bottega - Looking in from outside table.. Lunch beverges served w chilled glasses. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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My friend and I shared a Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and eggplant panini. She ordered house Chardonnay and I a Negroni spritz made with barrel aged Negroni! Everything was delicious and the house olive oil on the table was so delicious, I could drink it. Our server, a lovely woman with a delightful Italyan accent, was attentive and helpful. We lunched alfresco after the rush so we had our server and patio all to ourselves, perfect weather shade by umbrellas., read more

We've been coming to all three establishments for many years. We've even introduced family members to it. great food in an absolutely authentic style. My daughter has spent time in Procida, Italy. the food here is absolutely on par with the real thing. Dining alfresco in Santa Barbara is never a bad idea either! read more

Olio Bottega - Delicious sandwich on fantastic bread! Sitting outside at olio Bottega - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing sandwiches, fresh ingredients and huge selection. The bread is fresh and dry. Service was friendly, welcoming and refreshing. The place is cute and comforting. read more

We were looking for a place to stop and have a refreshment. The wine selection and the cocktails were delicious. The woman working was very friendly and hilarious. This place is fantastic! read more

Everything here is beyond perfect!! Eva was so amazing, she was moving through 9 tables and still made the experience feel so personable! The food and drinks were yummy and the little shop was so adorable! Will definitely come back here every time i'm in the area! read more

Olio Bottega - Diavola pizza, elderberry spritz, aperil spritz - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My absolute favorite sandwich in the world! I order the Caprese sandwich every time and it never disappoints! Service is super quick as well. My all time favorite place I never get tired of it! read more

This place is such a gem in SB. The food was amazing, the ambiance was perfect with a great selection of Italian music. The service was also awesome, I wish I had gotten our server's name as she was wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, great service. Waiter gave us some helpful input on our order and we had a great lunch. Felt like we were back in Italy. Happy we found the place. Will definitely return. read more

Such a great spot with wonderful service, amazing food & coffee, and I'd argue the best Aperol Spritz in town! We had the Capocollo sandwich and Parma pizza - both delicious. We also got some pastries and tiramisu for the table, they were so yummy we finished them even though we were already full. 12/10, will definitely be back!! read more

Olio Bottega - Capocollo Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Lovely and delicious experience today at Olio Bottega. Stand out for us was the Caponata with burrata and it was absolutely perfect. Tender eggplant, crunchy ratatouille and creamy burrata was well balanced and super flavorful. Kind and thoughtful service made us feel at home and a welcome friend. We commented that this was setting up really big expectations for our girls weekend. Hope all our other spots live up to this little gem. We look forward to returning soon! read more

Olio did not disappoint! We just happened to walk by and the food and service immediately made an impression on us. This is definitely a place you don't want to rush. Sit back and relax and enjoy their delicious house made barrel aged Negroni. The focaccia Paninis were so good and the cannoli was such a good finish to our meal. Best we've ever had! Eva, our server was absolutely wonderful! She made our entire experience so enjoyable! read more