Nocciola - Ojai, California

Tina D.

Excellent homemade pastas, olive oil, cocktails and ambiance. We were seated on a chilly night in late November right in front of the fireplace on a 4 top. Our server was attentive and kind, we felt very welcomed with our children and the pastas were delicious. My fish of the day was very nicely cooked but could have used a bit more sauce. Lasagna is legit. The squash ravioli with sage butter was autumn melting in my mouth. The meat pastas were equally incredible. The ricotta cheesecake was a little grainy for my taste. The gelato portion is huge, perfect for sharing. Highly recommend this spot, if I didn’t live so far away I’d definitely come back.

Ann L.

Came here for my 30th and everything from food to service to ambience was phenomenal. My favorite was the quail! Dined with an Italian (who is a bit of a snob when it comes to his country's cuisine) and even he was impressed. Wish it was closer to home. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Ojai.

Destiny R.

Best, Italian food in Ventura county. Their pasta is traditionally cooked, and the bread is like something out of a dream. The olive oil is the best I've tasted in my whole life, and of course, it comes from Tuscany. They have a good selection of appetizers, and I suggest the beet salad and prosciutto plate with cheese and yummy bread if its available.
The service is absolutely 5 stars.

Tony A.

Nocciola is our go-to restaurant for outstanding food and service. The chef has true culinary vision. When we’re celebrating any special occasion we choose the chef’s choice, 5 course seating. FANTASTIC!! Always a winner. It’s a little more costly, but well worth it. And the staff is friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable.

I’ve never left Nocciola’s disappointed. They are deserving of Michelin status. A great find in Ojai!!

Ewelina K.

Out of this world good! The pasta dishes were incredible… we had the seafood pasta and the bolognese. We also had their soup special, scallops and salad. Everything was on point. I love how they converted the house into the restaurant, it made it feel so homey. Such a great experience, will definitely be coming back!

John L.

Delicious Italian spot in Ojai. Extensive wine list. The restaurant feels intimate, and not at all uptight. Housemade focaccia is delicious.

Martina L.

I don't usually write a review unless I'm really impressed.
I'm Italian and I can say that this is a real Italian restaurant.
Top quality ingredients, interesting food combination. I definitely recommend it and I will come back

Richard F.

Quick Summary
Cool ambiance with the patio seating, especially in the back when you have the backdrop of the Ojai sunset. Food was decent (the highlights were the olive oil and the lamb carpaccio). Plenty of street parking available

Food- 4 stars
Food was decent but isn't worth going out of your way for

Bread with olive oil- the olive oil was very solid and hearty. Really enjoyed it

Lamb carpaccio- this was pretty good as well. The only downside is that it wasn't evenly salted (some portions were much more salted than others)

Lamb shank- this was good, but the sauce was slightly too sweet.

Pork chop- a bit disappointed by the pork chop. Overcooked and way too lean. Not the most enjoyable experience

Service- 4 stars
Pretty standard, although we did wait a pretty long time between our appetizers and entrees

Parking- plenty of street parking

Bottom Line
Cool ambiance if you're around the Ojai area. Really wished I tried the pasta or ravioli dishes, because was disappointed by the entrees.