Wow! It's wonderful to have such a great, classy, delicious restaurant here in Aptos. I would say this is the finest restaurant in Santa Cruz county and we have eaten at them all. Erin, Alex and Chef made us feel very welcomed. You have to try the persimmon salad then follow w with the crab ravioli. Just perfect. Coupled w a wonderful Nebbiolo, you are set. Oh, even though I'm not a dessert person, the apple finale w the lava salt is worth every bite! Thanks Chef Cori for taking us to a new level of fine dining here in Aptos !
A little bit of the Hamptons right here at home. Delicious from start to end, unique flavors and excellent service. The wine list also featured wines from outside California! It was a wonderful surprise. We'll be back!
It was amazing food and service. Thank you Brittany for making our 18th anniversary special. We will be back.
I have to say that I did not have great expectations before dining at Persephone, having explored many of the local restaurants I have had trouble finding one that is just a little "special"... but this was it.
Walking inside it was pleasing to see a clean, well laid out interior with simple, tasteful decor. We were greeted with a smile and the service throughout was timely but not rushed. And then the food.. well it far exceeded my expectations. It was beautifully designed and tasted amazing.. nothing was overcooked and the desserts were not too sweet.. I'll definitely come back.
The food & service at Persephone was absolutely fantastic! We live in the Napa Valley and experience world class food as part of our general lives and Persephone was better than anything we've had here in a very long time! It was a food experience that we will long remember!!!
Lucia Marguerite Bruer
+5
Well it was perfect place from the moment I approached the door. I was warmly greeted, coat taken and shown to my table( booth). Chose the 3 course per fix and had an incredible budini with butternut squash chopped in perfect tiny cubes in light sauce on top.could ordered 3 and nothing else and been happy. Then came ragu with house made perparelle not that's correct. Beyond words. Oh forgot house made bread!! Then a flour less chocolate creation that I had to take some home as it was so rich.
I'LL BE BACK
It was amazing! I fell in love with every dish that was served and wish I had it everyday! The service was great and presentation was beautiful!
It is nice to have a fresh new restaurant in Aptos. These folks obviously care about providing a fresh, locally sourced fine dining experience. Great selection of wine. What more could you ask for!
Coming at you from 2 food snobs... we LOVED the food, the service and the ambience! 5 stars is just not enough for this restaurant!! Ahhhhh-mazing!!
Lovely ambiance, good service, excellent meal. Would return again for sure.
A wonderful way to celebrate turning 50! Thank you for a beautiful meal.
Amazing food. Great service and atmosphere. Loved it! Will go back for sure.
Fine dining and Santa Cruz don't usual go hand in hand, but Persephone might just change that. Saying the food was amazing is an understatement. Loved the food, loved the service, looking forward to going back.
Each plate was made at the restaurant by the chef-owners, absolutely fresh and a taste explosion. The “Beet Cured Gravlax
Fresh wild King salmon filet, beet cured, thinly sliced and served with favetta, soft boiled quail egg, scallions, big sur sea salt, and Wild Poppies olive oil. (Salmon served raw)” was amazing and I took on to go after lunch. The outside seating is lovely, great ventilation and so much greenery and flowers. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and appreciated the wonderful service by Tony! Thank you!
Amazing experience! Great staff, fantastic food (chicken and cheese homemade raviolis served with mushrooms and an artichoke cream + pana cotta blueberries & peach!)
We’ll come back for sure ! Thanks
The food was fantastic. The atmosphere is crisp, clean, and refreshing. Highly recommended!
I have been here several times and never a single time I was let down. I usually order the 3 course menu ($60) including appetizer, pasta, and an entree. Yes the portion is smaller than a la carte, but neither my partner nor I felt we needed to order more. The Chef is also good at making soup. It’s so good I was seriously considering order a regular bowl.
Wine by glass is quite pricey, usually between $12-15/glass. We decided to go with a bottle that fits within the budget we are more comfortable with.
It’s a family owned restaurant so maybe that’s why it feels even more homier. The paintings on the walls were painted by the mother of the chef. It does get busy on the weekends. It’ll make the whole dining experience even better if they can reduce the number of tables in the restaurant. Our table was really close to other tables it reminded me of my dining experience in Paris.
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