Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Santa Cruz by diners

#12. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 790 Mariner Pkwy Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Seafood
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#11. Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar

- Rating: 3.4/5 (1091 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#10. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.8/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 Mission St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#9. La Posta

- Rating: 3.9/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 538 Seabright Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian
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#8. Tramonti

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1061 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 Seabright Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#7. Zoccoli's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (938 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Sandwiches
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#6. Pizzeria La Bufala

- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Front St. Abbott Square Market Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
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#5. Lago Di Como Ristorante

- Rating: 4.2/5 (610 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21490 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
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#4. Lillian's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2867 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1148 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#3. Bedda Mia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 736 Water St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#2. Iveta - Downtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1116 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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