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Osteria Monte Grappa

242 E Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023-2642
805-640-6767
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Ranked #7 of 66 restaurants in Ojai
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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Santa Barbara, CA
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67 reviews 67 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My best friend and I love to shop/window shop in Ojai during the week, when it's quiet. Her husband had recommended the Italian restaurant in the Arches (you'll know it when you see it.) Osteria Monte Grappa was nearly empty at 1:30 on a Monday, but the menu looked great, so we went in. We were served promptly by a... More

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Los Angeles
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We ate a late dinner here. The food was really very good. The wines by the glass choices are okay. But its great for the food and the outdoor atmosphere at night is nice. The service was terribly slow but it was a nice dinner, good for the price.

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Los Angeles, California
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

the concierege at Ojai Valley Inn recommended this restaurant for our group of 8 for lunch. The restaurant was completely empty when we arrived, usually not a good sign. However, we asked for a table on the patio and when we got the back every table, but ours, was filled. The patio had a very nice atmosphere and our server... More

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Lahaina, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Had the spotted prawns, excellent grilled... & another dish of smoked oysters & mussles w/ uni over past - to die for. SUPER!Great people working there too. Brian was very helpful for area info. Sat outside out back under shade trees by small park. Highly recommend this place...

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North Liberty
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The atmosphere of this restaurant is quaint so we decided to give it a try. The salads on the menu boast local fresh organic greens. While the avocado on our salad was not completely gone, it was not the fresh vibrant green you'd expect it to be. Don't get me wrong the food did not taste bad, but for the... More

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santa monica, ca
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33 reviews 33 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Have always had a good meal here- great bread and oil/vinegar- great pasta- now with a gluten free option! Good for vegetarians and meat eaters.

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Oxnard, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I were in town to watch our son play tennis in The Ojai a couple weeks ago. We had a break for lunch so we walked a couple blocks from Libbey Park to OMG to eat an Italian meal. Our waiter seated us outside on the patio. The day was lovely and all the trees provided the... More

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Ojai
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Service was bad and food was so-so. Not worth the price. Pasta was nothing special with little flavor.

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Los Angeles
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166 reviews 166 reviews
96 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Our party of 4 had lunch at Osteria Monte Grappa. This small restaurant along the Arcade on Ojai's main drag is a super convenient location, and it offers excellent food. We ordered salads, fish and paninis, as well as various desserts, and everything was very tasty and nicely presented. We always visit Suzanne's, our favorite restaurant in Ojai, but Osteria... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Great olive oil and balsamic to start. I ordered a fresh mozzarella, salami and greens panini with an herb aioli dressing. It could have been so wonderful. The bread was delicious; fresh, chewy and slightly crunchy. But the sandwich itself was cold. My frustration was that the ingredients were all first rate, and had the sandwich been warm, with that... More

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