Nella Kitchen and Bar

Nella Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Deidra

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food. Our table enjoyed truffle pizza, cioppino, and steak frites. All were very well prepared. The cioppino even included a lobster tail - what a wonderful surprise.
   

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   Tim

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Your easter brunch was a complete disappointment. We drove all the way from Santa Barbara hoping for a magical experience. We weighed many options here in Santa Barbara most of which were less expensive, had carving stations (beef/ham) and included bottomless mimosas but decided to pay more and drive over thinking this would be a more special brunch. The buffet was sad: The waffles were cold and when asked for a freshly made hot waffle, the waiter looked confused and said he would go to see if that was possible. He returned with what seemed a cold waffle taken from the buffet and warmed up. it was not fresh and not even hot enough to melt the butter. the ham/cheese crepes were cold. the foil wrapped chorizo breakfast burritos were cold The lettuce on the caesar salad was brown on the edges The fresh fruit was fresh and nice. The drip coffee tasted like it was brewed hours before and was served tepid. The bagels were cold and there was no toaster The lattes were served tepid and had to be returned to be microwaved to heat them up. the mimosas were a miserly pour. the bacon was cooked perfectly. the scrambled eggs were very good The sausage tasted like sawdust. We have eaten there several times for dinner and have been impressed but this brunch left our party disappointed and it rather spoiled our easter.
   

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   John VIP

   Orange County12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Was pretty loud. It was our anniversary. The server or host didn’t ask if it was a special occasion. Otherwise, food and service was very good. Just not special or memorable.
   

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   julie VIP

   Seattle36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stephanie made the evening wonderful. Food was fabulous.
   

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   Doug

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great, and so was the service, especially from server Moses.
   

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   sherry

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best food. Best service. Delicious. Friendly. Perfect evening. Salmon, scallops, and Alessio’s gelato.
   

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   Irene

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were phenomenal. It was a beautiful spring day, so we sat outside. They gave us a quiet little table where we were the only ones on that side of the patio. It was quiet and perfect for people watching. We started our meal with the Grilled Artichokes which were delicious. The 2nd course was the Mushroom, Mozzarella, Sausage and Black Truffle Pinsa, which was off the menu. It was light with a perfectly crisp crust. The chanterelle mushrooms were amazing. 3rd course was the Bone In Ribeye Steak, also off the menu, that was large enough for 2 and cooked to perfection. We finished with the seasonal sorbet, which was delicious and the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. The service was also top-notch. Very attentive without being intrusive.
   

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   Sam VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, everything was perfect, but we were unhappy with our table. We will return and hope for a better table that we like. The food and service were excellent.
   

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   Adrienne

   San Diego3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The waiter was rushed and uninterested in our table. The food was just ok. The drinks were delicious and well-made.
   

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    Robert VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A lovely restaurant with great food and service. The Cioppino was perhaps the best I have ever had!
    

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