Great food and outstanding service. Would be nice to know how much the specials are in advance so we don't have to ask. All in all this is an amazing place and we are happy to come back.! 
I have been here 3 times. It is always great. Stephanie has been our server every time and she always strives to give you the best dining experience. The pinsas are amazing. Light crispy crust with top notch sauces and toppings. The caprioccia is my favorite. Really good wine selection. Every time I have someone from out of town visit, we make sure to go to Nella. Don't miss it!
NativeNYer
Eaten here twice and it's been absolutely wonderful. The ambience is fabulous. The staff is helpful and friendly and the food is amazing. I had their burrata salad, which was amazing and fresh. I also had the cioppino which was perfect. It was the right size and not too big. Fish was cooked perfectly and you could taste each flavor and spice. The clams were perfect!! Looking forward to coming back!
RinSB
We were still a bit full from lunch -- so we decided to share a couple of salads and a Pinsa. We also started off with the olives appetizer -- so worth it. I've eaten so many wonderful salads at Nella - the Rimini is always a favorite which we had. Can't get enough of it and fortunately, it's on the regular menu! The special salad with arugula, english peas, fava beans, cumquats and Manchego cheese was outstanding as well. Tried a Pinsa that I've only had once before - the sausage/potato -- it was very good too!
Asticat
The food was good, but as good when the restaurant first opened. Our server was abrupt and rushed, not at all friendly. Prices were very high! Not sure I would recommend it at this point in time.....
CarlG
Nella would be ranked in my top 5 Restaurants to visit in Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley. Exiting menu, top quality service and consistency you look for each and every time.
RinSB
Nella consistently provides great food, service and a lovely ambiance. We brought some friends who hadn't been before and one is very hard to please(!). As we expected, all of us found the food fabulous. Couple orders of meatballs as appetizers, then the Rimini salads, couple orders of bread and butter, great wine suggestions, tagliatelle was fabulous as was the fava bean soup and the carciofi pinsa. And of course dessert included the profiteroles and the affogato. We certainly dined well and had full tummies and take home as well.
Lauren K.
Amazing food and service. We went with a large party and they were very accommodating.
Milla G.
Two different locals who work at fine establishments in Los Alamos recommended this spot for their "pinsas" (not knowing what that was). We went there and sat by the fireplace ordering exactly that! Wine and Pinsa on our evening date was lovely. We were so glad it was recommended!
Heather Stockdale
Wonderful atmosphere. Expected better food for the price. One order of lamb which was very good but had a special pizza w sausage and chanterelles which lacked flavor. Great crust, no spice or sauce. Received on request but paid extra for both. Underwhelmed by the Flatbread Considering it was over $30..Otherwise a nice eve on the patio .
Nella kitchen is one of our favorites! We had our rehearsal dinner there a year ago and then ate there for our one year anniversary! It was fabulous and Juan is number one in our book!!!
Maya F.
We came here to celebrate a birthday. It was very busy loud on a Saturday night. We were seatly promptly based on our rsvp time. Once seated, our server took about 25 minutes before coming back to take our order. We ordered several dishes but only the truffle pizza was good and the rest (even the specials) were just average. No acknowledgement of the bday even though we mentioned it 2x. We literally had to ask for a candle on the desserts we ordered. Truly subpar to their sister restaurant SY kitchen.
Wickedjnt
Our server was lackluster to say the least. She was inattentive as well. We both were excited to celebrate her birthday at Nella and unfortunately we both left less than happy with our experience.
Steve D
A very nice restaurant. Food is awesome. Great difficulty deciding what to order, everything looked so tempting. The service is great.
Average at best. The bar scene is fun and the drinks and service are good but we were disappointed with the food. I understand wanting to have authentic Italian food but today you need to have gluten free options. Especially in California. It would be nice to have gluten free crust pizza or pasta. The bolognese was bland and the dessert options sucked. There are better options in town.
Great food and outstanding service. Would be nice to know how much the specials are in advance so we don't have to ask. All in all this is an amazing place and we are happy to come back.! 
I have been here 3 times. It is always great. Stephanie has been our server every time and she always strives to give you the best dining experience. The pinsas are amazing. Light crispy crust with top notch sauces and toppings. The caprioccia is my favorite. Really good wine selection. Every time I have someone from out of town visit, we make sure to go to Nella. Don't miss it!
Eaten here twice and it's been absolutely wonderful. The ambience is fabulous. The staff is helpful and friendly and the food is amazing. I had their burrata salad, which was amazing and fresh. I also had the cioppino which was perfect. It was the right size and not too big. Fish was cooked perfectly and you could taste each flavor and spice. The clams were perfect!! Looking forward to coming back!
We were still a bit full from lunch -- so we decided to share a couple of salads and a Pinsa. We also started off with the olives appetizer -- so worth it. I've eaten so many wonderful salads at Nella - the Rimini is always a favorite which we had. Can't get enough of it and fortunately, it's on the regular menu! The special salad with arugula, english peas, fava beans, cumquats and Manchego cheese was outstanding as well. Tried a Pinsa that I've only had once before - the sausage/potato -- it was very good too!
The food was good, but as good when the restaurant first opened. Our server was abrupt and rushed, not at all friendly. Prices were very high! Not sure I would recommend it at this point in time.....
Nella would be ranked in my top 5 Restaurants to visit in Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley. Exiting menu, top quality service and consistency you look for each and every time.
Nella consistently provides great food, service and a lovely ambiance. We brought some friends who hadn't been before and one is very hard to please(!). As we expected, all of us found the food fabulous. Couple orders of meatballs as appetizers, then the Rimini salads, couple orders of bread and butter, great wine suggestions, tagliatelle was fabulous as was the fava bean soup and the carciofi pinsa. And of course dessert included the profiteroles and the affogato. We certainly dined well and had full tummies and take home as well.
Amazing food and service. We went with a large party and they were very accommodating.
Two different locals who work at fine establishments in Los Alamos recommended this spot for their "pinsas" (not knowing what that was). We went there and sat by the fireplace ordering exactly that! Wine and Pinsa on our evening date was lovely. We were so glad it was recommended!
Wonderful atmosphere. Expected better food for the price. One order of lamb which was very good but had a special pizza w sausage and chanterelles which lacked flavor. Great crust, no spice or sauce. Received on request but paid extra for both. Underwhelmed by the Flatbread Considering it was over $30..Otherwise a nice eve on the patio .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nella kitchen is one of our favorites! We had our rehearsal dinner there a year ago and then ate there for our one year anniversary! It was fabulous and Juan is number one in our book!!!
We came here to celebrate a birthday. It was very busy loud on a Saturday night. We were seatly promptly based on our rsvp time. Once seated, our server took about 25 minutes before coming back to take our order. We ordered several dishes but only the truffle pizza was good and the rest (even the specials) were just average. No acknowledgement of the bday even though we mentioned it 2x. We literally had to ask for a candle on the desserts we ordered. Truly subpar to their sister restaurant SY kitchen.
Our server was lackluster to say the least. She was inattentive as well. We both were excited to celebrate her birthday at Nella and unfortunately we both left less than happy with our experience.
A very nice restaurant. Food is awesome. Great difficulty deciding what to order, everything looked so tempting. The service is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Lamb Chops Scottadito, Tagliatelle Bolognese
Average at best. The bar scene is fun and the drinks and service are good but we were disappointed with the food. I understand wanting to have authentic Italian food but today you need to have gluten free options. Especially in California. It would be nice to have gluten free crust pizza or pasta. The bolognese was bland and the dessert options sucked. There are better options in town.