Top rated Italian restaurants in Santa Cruz

Experience the best that Santa Cruz has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 13 places from Italian restaurant category.

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Zoccoli's Delicatessen
Deli
Established Italian deli featuring gourmet sandwiches, pastas & salads, plus outdoor seating.
$ $$$
4.60 (803 reviews)
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Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Great Italian Pizza place. The pizza is thin crust and crunchy with the right amount of ingredients (and not a lot of cheese which I personally like). The spaghetti Carbonara is tasty, I wish they'd add green peas to it too but still super good. The wine selection is limited but appeasing, the back...
$$ $$
4.60 (248 reviews)
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Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.50 (3K reviews)
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurant
Cozy venue offers traditional Sicilian recipes along with regional wines in a warm dining room.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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Tramonti
Italian restaurant
Contemporary-casual spot serving pizza & Italian eats such as pasta, calzones & chicken cacciatore.
$$ $$
4.50 (756 reviews)
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Lago di Como
Italian restaurant
Casual, intimate place offering Italian fare, including wood-fired pizza, plus a wine list & patio.
$$ $$
4.50 (423 reviews)
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La Posta
Italian restaurant
Inventive Italian dishes crafted from local & seasonal ingredients in a cozy setting.
$$$ $
4.50 (257 reviews)
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Gabriella Café
Italian restaurant
Small spot complete with a warm, romantic vibe offers carefully sourced, inventive Italian eats.
$$ $$
4.40 (356 reviews)
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Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
Pizza restaurant
Simple option for thick-crust, Sicilian-style pizza, stuffed muffaletta sandwiches & pasta dishes.
$$ $$
4.30 (693 reviews)
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The Water Street Grill
American restaurant
Low-key, family-owned restaurant offering classic American steak & seafood, plus beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.30 (409 reviews)
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Pizzeria Avanti
Pizza restaurant
😐 It's small place to dine in. If you are looking for a light thin crust pizza with little cheese, this could meet your needs. Had multiple times due to its location and also like their light crust which is on a thin side with bit crunchy outside. Their speciality is caramelized onions. For vegeta...
$$ $$
4.30 (131 reviews)
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Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar
Pizza restaurant
Family-friendly spot serving favorites such as pizza, pasta & salads in a warm, cozy setting.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews)
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Avanti Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Popular spot for classic Italian cuisine with a Californian twist in a warm, laid-back atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.20 (292 reviews)
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