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Reviews
Lou Florimonte
We have eaten there quite often, and we plan to eat there even more often. Good food, gracious and welcoming ownership, wonderful ambience,. So reminiscent of dining in Italy. Summer dining on the patio is delightful as is a stroll through their garden.
… moreJoe Santa Cruz
I heard about this new place opening up (or more accurately , taking over the old place, Main Street Garden Cafe) in Soquel featuring some very special northern Italian dishes and atmosphere.
We were not disappointed. We got there pretty early on a friday evening, 5:30, and there were a few folks already seated.
Ordered the Artichoke Salad for $11, the Shortrib Ravioli for $19, and the Tagiatelle Pomodore for $14,, a medium bottle of Pelligrino for $3 and finally 2 glasses of Gres-Pino for $9..
All in all, not overpriced. The food was delicious. Service was excellent. The place is easy to find and there’s tons of close parking.
We met Luca, the owner & chef, what a nice guy. We think this place is going to do well.
Looking forward to the next visit!
Visited February 2015
… moreWe were not disappointed. We got there pretty early on a friday evening, 5:30, and there were a few folks already seated.
Ordered the Artichoke Salad for $11, the Shortrib Ravioli for $19, and the Tagiatelle Pomodore for $14,, a medium bottle of Pelligrino for $3 and finally 2 glasses of Gres-Pino for $9..
All in all, not overpriced. The food was delicious. Service was excellent. The place is easy to find and there’s tons of close parking.
We met Luca, the owner & chef, what a nice guy. We think this place is going to do well.
Looking forward to the next visit!
Visited February 2015
Keith Kelsen
Amazing! The food is fresh, light and Delicious. The Garden is magical.
… moreNancy Clemens
Exquisite food, lovely ambience, excellent service. And the garden… Gorgeous!
… moreDylan Jones
Great atmosphere, proper service, food was delivered timely and held true to tradition.
… moreJerry Levy
Delicious food, great service, and the cleanest reasaurant in Santa Cruz.
… moreJohn Stimmer
Authentic Italian, finally someone in town can compete with Lillian’s!
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