Trattoria Mollie

MOLLIE'S is an Italian Restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA. We provide a variety of services, including Fine Dining, Specials, Wine & Dessert, and more.

Chef-owner Mollie Ahlstrand grew up in Ethiopia and learned her cooking in some of Italy's finest restaurants. Ahlstrand once made breads for the Vatican, and her expertise in baking is notable. Her beautifully designed restaurant was an immediate hit when it opened, and Santa Barbara adopted it with zest, including Oprah Winfrey, whose well-publicized raves about Mollie’s turkey meatballs sent...

The Ethiopian born, Rome-trained Mollie Ahlstrand earned her cooking stripes at Arturo's, a favorite of the late Pope John Paul II's. Now she's plating up divine dishes in her eponymous Montecito trattoria, which has earned an equally elevated following. One of her biggest fans, Oprah, loved the turkey meatballs so much that she featured them on her TV show. Besides the homemade fresh pasta...

Spirited Mollie Ahlstrand, a whirlwind in the kitchen, grew up in Ethiopia and learned her cooking in some of Italy's finest restaurants. Mollie once baked breads for the Vatican, and her expertise in baking is unparalleled. Her beautifully designed restaurant was an immediate hit when it opened on Coast Village Road---the well-heeled of Montecito and Santa Barbara adopted it with zest. Our...

Local favorite, chef to the Hollywood stars and great family dining. Chef Mollie has been featured on the Oprah's Show and in "O" magazine. National Geographic Passport to the Best has recognized Trattoria Mollie as one of the "Ten Best Destination & Special Restaurants in the World