Ristorante Italiano

555 Soquel Ave STE 150, Santa Cruz - 95062
203 reviews
Italian Seafood
(831) 458-2321

The appetizers and main courses are exceptional! They have 5 star service and a great outdoor patio. 100% would eat here again.

Excellent food and very friendly service! Highly recommend it. We had fried artichokes, bruschetta that had avocado, caprese salad, mixed greens salad, verdure fettuccine, sun dried tomato gnocchi and tiramisu. All delicious! Highly recommend the place. It would be better to make a reservation else there will be a long wait.

The location was great. The customer service was excellent. The food was amazing. Definitely coming back to try the different dishes they offer on their menu.

Yes, this is sort of a classic retro style Italian restaurant. Some sort of place that you would go with your parents in the '70s. I would say that their food is not too bad at all! What's nice is that it's pretty close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. I'd rather eat at this spot than there. The staff is sweet and extremely accommodating.

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere! This is one of my all time favorite places in Santa Cruz!I have been going here for about 25 years, and it’s always such a treat!I order take out when I can’t make it in, I also like the indoor as well as outdoor patio.I love the mural by the patio that makes me feel like I’m on vacation in Italy. Sometimes I bring my dog and we sit outside, the staff even bring him water, super sweet and thoughtful. Great outdoor seating (with heaters too) and cozy beautiful indoors as well.Tonight I enjoyed the clam chowder, garlic prawns fettuccine, and Caesar salad. Food for the soul! I can’t wait until my next visit!I love and support this family run business. This is a rare gem of a locally owned and operated family restaurant here in the community. Grateful for this place and all the kind staff.Lots of heart Is put into this place.Let’s support this awesome place! Good vibes, yummy food. Oh, and don’t forget to try the cannoli ?

Great happy hour and excellent wine, food, and service!

Food was great, I suggest you show up hungry. We tried several dishes but got stuffed before dessert. The bread is warm sour dough, yummy.

We walked in it was only 6:00 no one at the check in counter then when someone 10 minutes walked ask us how many then we got seated. The place was not very busy are food came pretty fast waitress was very nice and pleasant the food was good lighting was dim barely read the menu might try again if in town

Place has alot of character, food amazing

Staff was very friendly and kind. Food was served promptly. We ate outdoors and the flame heaters they had were awesome. Even though it was a bit chilly outside you could take off your jacket and be quite comfortable. I only take off a half star because the bathroom had a not very obvious and obnoxious way to get the door open. But other than that minor item, I would highly recommend this place.