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Experience a taste of Italy at Tramonti, a neighborhood gem nestled in Santa Cruz’s Seabright. This family-friendly restaurant delights with a menu of fresh Italian cuisine, featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and classic dishes crafted from local ingredients. Guests can enjoy a meal in the cozy ambiance of their dog-friendly patio. With a variety of vegan and gluten-free options available, Tramonti caters to every preference. Whether you choose to dine in or enjoy a meal delivered to your door, a delicious Italian experience awaits.
Contemporary-casual spot serving pizza & Italian eats such as pasta, calzones & chicken cacciatore.
Hours
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 528 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 426-7248
Website: http://tramontisantacruz.com/
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Vivian Mendoza
We had an absolutely outstanding experience! From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable—our server was attentive, prompt, and genuinely friendly. But let’s talk about the food: it was truly amazing! Every dish was fresh, expertly prepared, and bursting with flavor. We were also lucky enough to enjoy the outdoor dining area, which was charming and made for the perfect, relaxed atmosphere. This place is a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a wonderful evening ambiance. Highly recommend!
… moreMelissa Montoya
I have been wanting to visit this place for months and finally did so. When looking for a same day reservation, there were plenty of options so decided not to make one. Big mistake as there was a 45 minute wait once we arrived. Took almost as long to find parking so all worked out.
The biggest disappointment was the service. While service was friendly, we had to wait for 15 minutes before someone even visited our table and another 15 minutes to get our cocktails. So 30 minutes in at the table and barely anyone came by. It took more than three requests for an additional wine glass and the heater to be turned on. Forty five minutes at the table and finally we all had a glass of wine. Then food arrives and not everyone has silverware. Another two requests for that and finally we get up to find it ourselves.
I will give this place one more try with a reservation. I’m hopeful it was a unique situation and we will get much better service next time around.
The food was decent. Plated beautifully and tasted good. Maybe just not as spectacular as had been expected based on recommendations. I do love all the GF options on the menu. Perhaps we just had an off night.
… moreThe biggest disappointment was the service. While service was friendly, we had to wait for 15 minutes before someone even visited our table and another 15 minutes to get our cocktails. So 30 minutes in at the table and barely anyone came by. It took more than three requests for an additional wine glass and the heater to be turned on. Forty five minutes at the table and finally we all had a glass of wine. Then food arrives and not everyone has silverware. Another two requests for that and finally we get up to find it ourselves.
I will give this place one more try with a reservation. I’m hopeful it was a unique situation and we will get much better service next time around.
The food was decent. Plated beautifully and tasted good. Maybe just not as spectacular as had been expected based on recommendations. I do love all the GF options on the menu. Perhaps we just had an off night.
Nikki Johns
This was our first time visiting, as we were looking for authentic Italian-style pizza. While the overall experience wasn’t bad, there’s definitely room for improvement.
We started with a garden salad, which was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated.
However, the pizza was disappointing. We were expecting something closer to traditional Italian-style pizza, but instead, it tasted more like it had spaghetti sauce on top and it was *very* salty. Not what we had hoped for.
Another issue was the temperature inside. The restaurant was extremely hot, with not enough ceiling fans or ventilation. It made the dining experience uncomfortable and rushed, as we just wanted to finish quickly and leave.
Overall fresh salad, good service, but the pizza and environment missed the mark. With some adjustments, this place could be much better.
… moreWe started with a garden salad, which was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated.
However, the pizza was disappointing. We were expecting something closer to traditional Italian-style pizza, but instead, it tasted more like it had spaghetti sauce on top and it was *very* salty. Not what we had hoped for.
Another issue was the temperature inside. The restaurant was extremely hot, with not enough ceiling fans or ventilation. It made the dining experience uncomfortable and rushed, as we just wanted to finish quickly and leave.
Overall fresh salad, good service, but the pizza and environment missed the mark. With some adjustments, this place could be much better.
Grant Cox
The Yelp photos and website presentation had us excited—looked like the kind of charming Italian spot you root for. Reality told a different story.
We were greeted by a waitress with a bubbly persona so aggressively cheerful it felt rehearsed. When I asked a simple question—“What’s the single most popular dish on the menu?”—she launched into a full tour of the entire menu like she was hosting a cooking show no one asked for.
I ordered their house-made sangria. What arrived tasted like straight syrup, like someone melted a bag of Skittles in a glass. My wife’s limoncello martini? Imagine drinking Lysol with a sugared rim. My daughter’s lemonade tasted like a dare.
The bread was pre-cut and sitting in open paper bags—stale and lifeless. The oil and balsamic were straight Costco bulk buy, harsh and cheap. My daughter asked for butter, and it came dumped into a dish with zero presentation—and when it was set down, the waitress’ thumb landed directly in the butter. Unsalted, flavorless, and now thumb-imprinted. Fantastic.
Speaking of unappetizing moments, my daughter’s lemonade arrived with a blue piece of foam—or plastic—floating in it. No apology. Just a replacement like this was standard.
We ordered the Contadina salad. It arrived unmixed, bone-dry, with a drizzle of what the menu called a “Modena balsamic reduction” but tasted exactly like the same oil and vinegar from the bread. We asked for extra, confirmed—same stuff. The candied pecans were burnt and bitter.
Now, credit where it’s due: my Lobster, Crab & Asparagus Ravioli in Aurora sauce was legitimately good. Handmade, flavorful, delicate—clearly the only thing in that kitchen treated with care. My wife and daughter said the meatballs were good, but the red sauce was flat and flavorless. The gnocchi were clearly frozen—dense, chewy, lifeless. My wife said more than once, “I wish I had your sauce.” That tells you everything.
For the price point, this should have been a standout. The night before, we ate at Café Cruz for roughly the same cost ($220 for three of us) and had a far superior experience in every single category—service, flavor, atmosphere, pride of craft.
To make things even more uncomfortable, the six-top next to us was shared between two completely separate parties—two elderly ladies seated on one end and a younger couple placed directly across from them at the same table, separated only by an oversized floral centerpiece. You could feel the awkwardness from where we sat. They weren’t together, they clearly didn’t know each other, and yet there they were—forced into this strange communal dining situation without warning. The two older women kept glancing at each other like, “Are we… supposed to talk to them?” It felt less like dinner in an Italian restaurant and more like assigned seating at a wedding reception for strangers.
Tramonti felt like an embarrassment to Italian cuisine and to Santa Cruz dining. Between the stale bread, thumb-in-butter moment, cheap ingredients disguised with fancy menu language, and unhoused individuals wandering directly past the patio, the entire evening felt off.
The only redeeming moment was her wine recommendation—an Italian red that was beautiful. But one good glass of wine can’t carry a meal this sloppy.
Save yourself the disappointment. Grab a corn dog and cotton candy on the boardwalk—you’ll walk away happier.
… moreWe were greeted by a waitress with a bubbly persona so aggressively cheerful it felt rehearsed. When I asked a simple question—“What’s the single most popular dish on the menu?”—she launched into a full tour of the entire menu like she was hosting a cooking show no one asked for.
I ordered their house-made sangria. What arrived tasted like straight syrup, like someone melted a bag of Skittles in a glass. My wife’s limoncello martini? Imagine drinking Lysol with a sugared rim. My daughter’s lemonade tasted like a dare.
The bread was pre-cut and sitting in open paper bags—stale and lifeless. The oil and balsamic were straight Costco bulk buy, harsh and cheap. My daughter asked for butter, and it came dumped into a dish with zero presentation—and when it was set down, the waitress’ thumb landed directly in the butter. Unsalted, flavorless, and now thumb-imprinted. Fantastic.
Speaking of unappetizing moments, my daughter’s lemonade arrived with a blue piece of foam—or plastic—floating in it. No apology. Just a replacement like this was standard.
We ordered the Contadina salad. It arrived unmixed, bone-dry, with a drizzle of what the menu called a “Modena balsamic reduction” but tasted exactly like the same oil and vinegar from the bread. We asked for extra, confirmed—same stuff. The candied pecans were burnt and bitter.
Now, credit where it’s due: my Lobster, Crab & Asparagus Ravioli in Aurora sauce was legitimately good. Handmade, flavorful, delicate—clearly the only thing in that kitchen treated with care. My wife and daughter said the meatballs were good, but the red sauce was flat and flavorless. The gnocchi were clearly frozen—dense, chewy, lifeless. My wife said more than once, “I wish I had your sauce.” That tells you everything.
For the price point, this should have been a standout. The night before, we ate at Café Cruz for roughly the same cost ($220 for three of us) and had a far superior experience in every single category—service, flavor, atmosphere, pride of craft.
To make things even more uncomfortable, the six-top next to us was shared between two completely separate parties—two elderly ladies seated on one end and a younger couple placed directly across from them at the same table, separated only by an oversized floral centerpiece. You could feel the awkwardness from where we sat. They weren’t together, they clearly didn’t know each other, and yet there they were—forced into this strange communal dining situation without warning. The two older women kept glancing at each other like, “Are we… supposed to talk to them?” It felt less like dinner in an Italian restaurant and more like assigned seating at a wedding reception for strangers.
Tramonti felt like an embarrassment to Italian cuisine and to Santa Cruz dining. Between the stale bread, thumb-in-butter moment, cheap ingredients disguised with fancy menu language, and unhoused individuals wandering directly past the patio, the entire evening felt off.
The only redeeming moment was her wine recommendation—an Italian red that was beautiful. But one good glass of wine can’t carry a meal this sloppy.
Save yourself the disappointment. Grab a corn dog and cotton candy on the boardwalk—you’ll walk away happier.
Alyssa
Chefs kiss! The best true Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz! All of the food was so fresh, delicious, and bursting with flavor. The wine selection is impeccable, we had to have three different bottles. Don’t even get me started on the tiramisu. Wonderful service and ambience. Thank you for the fulfilling meal and birthday. Bravo!
… moreTool Man
I really liked this Italian restaurant. Their Spaghetti Bolognese with Meatballs was delicious.
… moreDelta Kayler
This place is lovely and the food is delicious. We got eggplant parm 9/10, fettuccini bolognese 7/10, tiramisu 11/10 (definitely recommend!!!), and French onion soup 8/10
… moreCal Cycologist
Tramonti is one of those rare restaurants that makes you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the service is genuinely friendly, and the food is consistently outstanding.
Every dish we’ve had feels thoughtfully prepared—classic Italian flavors done right, with fresh ingredients and perfect execution. Whether it’s the pasta, seafood, or pizza, everything comes out tasting like it was made with pride and attention to detail. You can tell this is a place that values quality over shortcuts.
What really sets Tramonti apart is the consistency. It’s not just great once—it’s great every time. It’s the kind of restaurant you bring friends and family to because you know they’ll love it.
An absolute gem in Santa Cruz, and one of our favorite places to eat. Highly recommend.
… moreEvery dish we’ve had feels thoughtfully prepared—classic Italian flavors done right, with fresh ingredients and perfect execution. Whether it’s the pasta, seafood, or pizza, everything comes out tasting like it was made with pride and attention to detail. You can tell this is a place that values quality over shortcuts.
What really sets Tramonti apart is the consistency. It’s not just great once—it’s great every time. It’s the kind of restaurant you bring friends and family to because you know they’ll love it.
An absolute gem in Santa Cruz, and one of our favorite places to eat. Highly recommend.
Jim Bennett
First time here, and the food was good, but not great. We started with a garden salad, which was fresh, tasty and a good portion size. We chose a pizza for dinner, the Diavola. Although it had a good flavor, the crust was soggy with no form in the center. Very disappointing seeing Brick Oven Pizza is one of their specialties. To wrap up, we tried two desserts, an Apple and Banana Split. Although sugary, they had very little in common with a quality dessert. First clue was the full sized serrated steak knife needed to cut it, as the dough was very hard. I would say we had an ok dinner, but it wasn’t amazing.
… moreKathy Pierandozzi
Great food and atmosphere. My Caesar salad was so yummy! Highly recommend this wonderful local restaurant.
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