Lago di Como

21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 454-8257

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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

Menu

ANTIPASTA
Stracciatella alla Caprese
Creamy mozarella topped with roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Basil.
Carciofi alla Romana al Forno
Italian artichokes tossed in Bread Crumbs, Pecorino, Garlic & Mint, baked in our wood fire oven.
Capesante al Gratin
Fresh scallops breaded and seasoned with Garlic, Herbs & Butter, baked in our wood fire oven.
Bresaolla della Vatellina
Cured Beef Caparicio, Arugula, 18 month Grana Padano & Aged Balsamic Modena Reduction.
Fritto Misto
Calamari & Prawns, Semolina breaded and deep fried, served with Lemon Alioli.
Gran tagliere del Lago
Imported Charcuterie, Cheese selection & Sot'tOlii Veggies Della Casa.

IL MARE
Perle di Mare
Savory seafood broth with clams, mussels, prawns and calamari, served with fregola sardinian grain much like pearl couscous
Cozze Ceci Nduja
Fresh mussels sauteed in garlic and white wine reduction, with garbanzo & melted spicy calabarian salami
Spaghetti Costa Smeralda
Homemade spaghetti & sauteed fresh clams in white wine and garlic reduction, topped with shaved bottarga
Pesce Spada
Lightly breaded sword fish, oven baked and topped with caramelized onions, served with an arugula, orange and fennel salad

INSALATE & CONTORNI
Cesares Salad
The original recipe from Cesare Cardini in 1924, Tijuana
Vegetable Soup of the Day
Ask for today's special
Patate Arrosto
Lago's famous oven roasted potatoes
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes and onions

LA TERRA
Caserecce Mamma Gianna
Homemade twisted maccheroncini, ham and peas in creamy parmigiano sauce
Spaghetti ala Carbonara
The original only guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino romano
Spaghetti ala Nerano
Homemade spaghetti sauteed with fried zucchini and fresh provolone cheese
Gnocchi ala Diavola
Homemade potato gnocchi served in a nduja & tomato sauce. Topped with stracciatella cheese
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
The famous recipe from Grandma Enza. Slowly cooked meat sauce with Italian tomato, grass-fed ground beef and homemade sausage, served with homemade egg noodle tagliatelle
Pollo al Mattone
Organic, free range half chicken baked on a brick in our wood oven with fresh herbs served with patate al forno, insalata mista & our spicy calabrese sauce
Scaloppine del Lago
Tenderized veal, porcini and cremini mushrooms cooked in beef demi glace served with sauteed green beans and patate arroste

DOLCI
Cuore Caldo di Cioccolato
Homemade chocolate torte with molten centre. Add scoop of gelato for +3
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso-soaked lady fingers & mascarpone cream
Seadas di Sardegna
Pate brisee filled with a soft and fresh pecorino cheese covered and fried in honey
Strudel
Puff pastry with baked apples & cinnamon served with homemade mascarpone cream
Gelato
Three small scoops of one of today's flavor

BEVANDE
Coca Cola - Glass Bottle
Diet Coke
Heineken - Non Alcoholic
Iced Tea
Italian Chinotto Soda
Organic Italian Blood Orange
Organic Italian Lemon Soda
Sprite - Glass Bottle

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Recent Reviews

It was our first time at the restaurant. We had a reservation for 7pm and good thing we did because there were a few ppl waiting and we were that seated right away. Right away, it’s totally more than meets the eye because from the outside it looked like an ordinary place but when you see the inside, the vibe is lively and enjoyable. We were seated at a more intimate setting and that was nice of them because it was my girl’s bday. She had the spaghetti with fried eggplant and...
July 2025
Lovely Italian restaurant. Great service and wonderful vibe. The veal Milanese was delicious. The pasta was trying to be innovative, but I think it could be better. Great proseco in good price. Good desserts. We loved the lemon sorbet. Must reserve a table at weekends. It gets very busy.
June 2025
Lago Di Como is an absolute gem of a restaurant with an authentic atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the family. The service is warm and attentive with your waiter, support staff and the owner checking up on your table. The food is consistently excellent with organic housemade pastas and the drinks and desserts are delicious. I've been here twice with my boyfriend—once we brought family and second time with friends—and both times were wonderful. Excited to keep...
June 2025

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Lago di Como

21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 454-8257