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Gaetano invites you to join the Santa Cruz locals at Bella Roma Cafe, where you can eat authentic Italian food showcasing recipes from his family and friends. Enjoy an evening dining with friends or entertain guests with great food, great wine and... more
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Cafe Cruz is a local dining destination for visitors and neighbors alike. Established in 1995, Cafe Cruz is known for its atmosphere, menu selections, and congenial staff. The restaurant will make you feel right at home for any event, big or small.&... more
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Traditional Italian Cuisine and Fresh Seafood in Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf. more
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A timeless, relaxing downtown dining spot, Café Mare is a Santa Cruz Italian restaurant offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus focusing on simply prepared, fresh and flavorful Italian cuisine. With a quiet ambiance and polite, unobtrusive ser... more
Family owned business. Long standing in the community. The food and service is both excellent. Ambiance is very nice. - G Freitas more
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Caruso’s is an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in homemade fresh pastas, thin crust wood oven pizza, and other Tuscan specialties.  At Caruso’s, you will find savory meals in a very small intimate restaurant that provides p... more
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Featuring Country French and Italian cuisine and often called "Carmel's most romantic restaurant", their style and ambiance is matched by a standard of excellence in food and service that has brought them worldwide acclaim. Their hand-dug Wine Cellar... more
Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blow... more
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Opened in December 1992 in a circa 1928 building, Gabriella Café has been offering a selection of fine foods and wines in Santa Cruz ever since. Located on Cedar St, in sunny Santa Cruz, Gabriella Cafe makes a conscious effort to support our... more
Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2007 wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry a... more
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Located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar stands boldly amongst fellow businesses with its vibrant colors and welcoming atmosphere. The contemporary look and feel proves to be popular with both locals and tourists.... more
Warm, sunny and colorful, La Dolce Vita is like a family home in the Italian countryside. A special place with special food. The menu features authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes, including real Italian coffees and desserts, selected from... more
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This Santa Cruz Italian restaurant is also certified in the City of Santa Cruz Green Business Program, they have received Clean Water Certification from the City of Santa Cruz, and they adhere to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch regulations in... more
Enjoy a brief trip to Italy with Italian country cooking and warm hospitality as you remember it. Known by locals as "Carmel's little Italy". Antipasti, regional country-style pastas, cannelloni, osso buco, risotto, crisp-crusted pizzas, local Mont... more
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Oak Tree Ristorante is nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains with surrounding redwoods, rivers, wineries, and the sounds of the steam engine in the distance. We focus on the of use seasonal, local, organic ingredients for our menus by util... more
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Avanit Pizzeria is located on the Westside of Santa Cruz, where you can find an excellent selection of pizzia and wine pairings. It isn't all about the pizza as they offer an array or appetizers and micro brews, so you can stop in and socialize whil... more
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The original location for Pleasure Pizza. more
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Ristorante Casa Nostra is located in Ben Lomond, CA.  It has been described as "ristorante that fits heart, soul, and food into its time and place." Offering Panini's, pastas, and salads for lunch, and premium pastas with complimentary wines fo... more
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Ristorante Italiano has been a Santa Cruz county dining favorite since we started in 1980. Locals have consistently named us as their favorite Italian Restaurant for many years because of our fine Italian food with our classic inviting atmosphere. W... more
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Scopazzi's Restaurant and Lounge is located on the right-hand side of Big Basin Way (Hwy 236), about two hundred yards from the center of Boulder Creek (at Hwy 9). The building housing Scopazzi's restaurant has a long and interesting history. more
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Working as a family the Star Bene staff and owners bring together their experience to serve you. We welcome you to enjoy traditional Italian recipes including homemade pastas, primarily locally grown organic produce, natural free-range meats and cold... more
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Sharon and Joe Carollo opened the doors to Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta in April 1979 on Mission St in Santa Cruz. For the 30 years that followed, Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta has been specializing in authentic Sicilian square pizza and homemade pasta d... more