16 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar Italian • $$
1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Eggplant Parmigiana
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mousse De Chocolate
Chicken Parmigiana
Bruschetta Classica
Vegetariana Pizza
Lasagna Boloness
Chocolate Mousse

“Very good food and amazing customer service.“

4.6 Superb196 Reviews
La Posta Italian • $$
538 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Fettucini with Parmiagiano Reggio Peccorino Butter
Gem Lettuce Salad with Killer Bread
Tagliatelle Wild Mushroom
Pizza Margherita
Brussels Sprouts
Seared Scallops
Affogato

“Amazing! That’s all that needs to be said. See you next visit!“

4.6 Superb178 Reviews
Ivéta Downtown Italian • $$
545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Orange Almond Cookie GF
Cheese Ravioli Pomodoro
Citronette Salad GF
Citronette Salad
Chicken Picatta
Pinsa Sausage
Polenta Fries
Caesar Salad
Crab Cakes
Tiramisu

“Great scone mixes - even my BIL now likes scones! Very fast delivery (I live out of state) for mixes. The Lemon Curd is delicious - on top of scones or licked off of a spoon.“

4.6 Superb98 Reviews
Lago di Como Italian • $$
21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

IL Branzino - Mediterranean Seabass
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Casoncelli Butternut
Burrata E Prosciutto
Chocolate Mousse Bomb
Scaloppine Del Lago
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Chocolate Souffle
Pizza Siciliana
Salmon Piccata

“Best service and food in Santa Cruz county!!!!!!“

4.5 Superb138 Reviews
Lillian's Italian Kitchen Italian • $$
1148 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Black Truffle Stuffed Gnocchi in Pesto Cream with Filet Mignon
Fettuccine with Braised Beet Ragu
Fettuccine with Braised Beef Ragu
Wild Mushroom and Kale Ravioli
Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce
Prawns Scampi with Spaghetti
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
The Specialty Pasta Diavolo
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Garlic Bread with Cheese

“This is a great Italian restaurant. We loved the atmosphere, the service and the food. Our server was excellent. We loved the fried artichoke hearts to start. The salmon, pastas, and lasagna were delicious. There was plenty of parking in the back. They also had a full bar and nice wine selection. We would highly recommend!“

4.5 Superb126 Reviews
Rustico Italian Street Food Italian • $
1003 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Combo Arancini Classic and Salad
Capricciosa Pizza - Slice
Zucchina Pizza - Slice
Slices of Pizza
Focaccia Vegi
Cheese Pull
Cannoli
Padano

“I've been there at least 4 times. The ingredients are excellent. I had the zucchini, the mushroom and margherita pizza, the Parmigiana salad and the focaccia sandwich. Loved all! Place is super clean, atmosphere is pleasant. Not a real restaurant but a great place for a quick and savory bite with friends or co-workers.

Vegetarian options: several vegetarian pizzas and salads available as well as a focaccia sandwich.“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
Bedda Mia Italian • $$
736 Water St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

2012 Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Risotto Al Frutti Di Mari
Gnocchi with Smoked Salmon
Calamari and Crab Cakes
Ling Al Nero Di Seppia
Ling Frutti Di Mari
Chicken Parmigiana
Spaghetti Vongole
Arancini Di Riso

“The food was delicious! I couldn't stop eating. Had the shortrib ravioli - amazing. It was our first time eating there. We live near La Placa Bakery in Ben Lomond and a friend recommended that we try the food at Bedda Mia. Well worth the trip.“

4.4 Superb107 Reviews
Oblò Cocktails & Kitchen Beer Bar • $$$
740 Front St STE 100, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fritto Misto Fried Calamari Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Homemade Sourdough Bread All You Can Eat
Cheesecake with Blueberry Reduction
Pappardelle Bison Ragu
Spaghetti Meatballs
Arugula Salad
Ribeye Burger
Oblo Burger
Carpaccio
Octopus

“We ate here for the first time, so we ordered several dishes. The soup of the day was incredible! The Oblo burger was filled with flavor! The salad was huge (in a good way) with a delicious beet purée. The octopus appetizer was special and unique. After going there for the first time I would highly recommend. The prices were mostly reasonable, we were actually surprised by this since it tasted and felt like fine dining. Price was well worth the food, especially for the salads/burgers/appetizers.“

4.3 Superb82 Reviews
Tramonti Italian • $$
528 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
Seafood Stew Guazzetto
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Eggplant Parmigiana
Meatballs & Polenta
Stromboli Calzone
Short Rib Ravioli
Margherita Pizza
Burrata & Beets
Prawns Diavola

“Meatballs and polenta 😋 sooo yummy“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
Gabriella Café Italian • $$
910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Persimmons & Burrata
Breakfast Taco with Salad
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Brussels Sprouts
Porcini Gnocchi
Waffles
Fish

“Amazing food. Exquisite taste expertly prepared. The wait staff is so attentive and friendly. Loved everything from start to finish!“

4.2 Good139 Reviews
Avanti Restaurant American • $$$
1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Dinosaur Kale Salad with Almonds Ricotta Salt Citrus Vinaigrette
Seafood Linguine Puttanesca
Daily Fish Special
Braised Short Rib
Chocolate Mousse
Potato Gnocchi
Caesar Salad
Fried Cheese
Focaccia

“Excellent appetizers, amazing healthy food and great service.“

4 Good42 Reviews
Zoccoli's Delicatessen Deli • $
1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

French Dip Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Pesto
Mediterranean
Garlic Bread
Pasta Salad
Muffaletta
New Yorker
Antipasto

“The deli is clean, food is delicious (chic pesto, philly sammies, ravioli and salads ?) . I give the establishment a whole positive.
On anthr note this has nthn to do w/ Zicollo’s but
-only mentioning for outside of the business eating purposes- “MAN” outside it wreaked of urine!
If you don’t mind odor while ur eating outside (they have a cute setup to eat outside by the way).
It’s starting to like mini San Francisco outside of these establishments.“

4.5 Superb134 Reviews
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant Seafood • $$
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fugasia Cod Sandwich
Calamari and Chips
Calimari and Chips
Prawn Quesadilla
Fish and Chips
Crab Benedict
Fish N Chips
Eggs Benedict
Clam Chowder
Fish Tacos

“Calamari and chips. Only thing we order . 30 + years“

4.3 Superb74 Reviews
Pizzeria La Bufala Pizza • $
725 Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Margherita Pizza with Arugula
Vegetariana Pizza
Slice of Pizza
Gnocchi

“this is a must stop when I'm in Santa Cruz I love the pizza here“

4.1 Good52 Reviews
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar Pizza • $$
1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Spicy Shrimp Pasta
Raspberry Lemonade
Pepperoni Pizza
Antipasto Salad
Cheese Bread
Fiesta Pizza
Pizza Rolls
Pesto Pasta

“The food was fantastic and the service was on point!“

4.1 Good127 Reviews
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta Pizza • $
2415 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Slice with a Draft Pint or Glass of House Wine
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing
Pesto Pizza & Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Sicilian Square Party Tray Pizza
Favorite Pepperoni Pizza
Ranch BBQ Chicken Pizza
Sicily's mt Etna Pizza
The Impossible Pizza
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Original Meat Combo

“A+ Service and Food pizza salad and rootbeer float! we traveled to SC from MN and I'm still dreaming of your pizza with my touch of olive oil on it thank you!“

4 Good112 Reviews

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