Tucked between the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Montecito is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, frequent celebrity sightings, and, most importantly, its vibrant culinary community. And with the recent opening of Ospi Montecito at The Post, Jackson and Melissa Kalb have added something new to that rhythm – classic Italian cooking in one of California’s most famous zip codes.
A New Chapter for the Kalbs
This is the Kalbs’ fourth location, following Ospi Venice, Brentwood, and Costa Mesa. But their newest venue brings a few firsts. From its breakfast menu, wood-fired grill, and a dining space that is perfect for a leisurely Sunday brunch, Ospi Montecito is precisely what this quaint little town needs. Whether you prefer a slow morning pick-me-up or a late afternoon sip and snack, there is something for everyone.
The Menu: Fresh Pasta, Grilled Meats, and Roman-Style Pizza
A few standouts at Ospi Montecito include the raschiatelli, a thick, hand-rolled pasta served with spicy pork sparerib sugo, pecorino cream, and toasted pangrattato. The burrata Pugliese is paired with aged San Daniele prosciutto, seasonal fruit, local olive oil, and saba, served alongside housemade pinsone. The Neapolitan meatballs are wood-grilled and made with a blend of beef, pork, ricotta, and pine nuts, finished with tomato passata, grana padano, and slices of warm fett’unta…