Vintage venue featuring fish & Italian entrees, with takeout, catering & outdoor seating available. Based on 409 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
555 Soquel Ave STE 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 458-2321
Website: http://www.ristoranteitalianosc.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4:30–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Breyette Wright
Perfect place for Italian!
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seth baron
Surprisingly good dinner with 5 in my party. Better than I remember from past experiences. I had Chicken Piccata that was very good, others had salmon, New York steak, scampi n pasta and canneloni. Everyone loved their dishes. I think Ristorsnte Italiano rivals any local Italian joint and is better than most. Oh and the pesto we got on the side was rich and plentiful.
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Angelica Alvarez
Got to enjoy a memorable dinner with my family for my daughters bday. The atmosphere was perfect I suggest dinning in the patio and if it’s cold they will bring a heater right up to you.The service was spectacular our waitress was adorable . And the food was over the top phenomenal I haven’t tasted food like this in a long time very tasteful and authentic . HIGHLY recommend
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Natasha Cutter
This my favorite place to eat in Santa Cruz. The food is delicious, the service is very good, and the atmosphere is great. It always feels like a treat to eat here but it doesn’t hurt the wallet. It’s a wonderful place for date night, work parties, or a dinner with family. They have a large assortment of dishes to choose from and the prices vary. You can get a nice pasta plate, salmon, steak and so much more but there is definitely something for everyone including children. The outdoor seating is very beautiful and has a romantic feel to it. They also have a sun/atrium type room for dining and I love how you feel like your outside but with the comforts of staying inside the building.
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Virginia Beaulieu
We have been to Ristorante Italiano twice this month. The ambience of the outdoor patio is relaxed, wait staff is welcoming and helpful, and the food! My partner got the carbonara, and it was loaded with bacon and mushrooms. The sauce on the chicken piccata is amazing. We like the wine selections, and their key lime pie is sooo good-tart and tasty! This is now on our short list of go-to restaurants in Santa Cruz.
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Rajang
If you want Italian food and good cannoli, come here.
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Eric Bellagio
We ordered champagne, which oddly arrived after we were finished with our appetizer. The staff was very pleasant and friendly. We ordered linguine and clams. But, unlike the delicate and light white wine and clam sauce we anticipated, we were met with a thick, creamy sauce that was more a mushroom Alfredo. I enjoyed it but my friend who hates mushrooms had a hard time. We might give this place another chance sometime and order something different.
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T W
My kids and I had an early father’s day dinner here. Kids being 20 and 18 years old.
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Sandhya Prashant
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.
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à la R-mén
We visit Santa Cruz often. This is a new spot we tired and had a great experience and vibe. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any photos this time, but I recommend the appetizer patter, Caesar salad with salmon add-on. Also I like the Italian flavored soda.
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