Pizza cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Cruz
23 restaurant menus in Santa Cruz, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Pizza is really good beyond the normal flavors of other pizza places this is a must come if you are in the area and delight your taste buds!! Amazing..."
BillandJeri Bunyard
"So nice for them to Share their pizza. At the Monarch Festival. Eat their at their Restaurant. Very good Ravioli..."
Marie Garza
"It's a family tradition. Usually preceded by tide pools pescadero beach, but this trip was after Girls camp in the Santa Cruz mountains. Never..."
Emily Lamoreaux Stovall
"Great pizza in a laid back, friendly..."
Tim Dougherty
"Never been like pizza but after eating your pizza omg I like to stay in stan cruz so that I can come anytime ..."
Vie StyleFabulous
"Best ever! Love to go there when ever possible. Always..."
"Top notch. Possibly the best in Santa Cruz. I would find it hard to believe there is another restaurant in SC that has a better menu and price..."
Willis W. Walker III
"After sending friends and clients there soo many times...I finally went to Bantam last weekend. This is the gem of Santa Cruz.
The chicken was..."
Judy Freeman
"We finally tried this place and my-oh-my... so delish!! Just wish there was more food on the plate. Helpings are a little light... nonetheless, we'll..."
Apple Von Greenpeel
"Wonderful food. A great place & environment! 👍👌😊highly..."
Darrick Wingfield
"Great local hot spot. Yum to the menu, excellent wine list, great wait staff and fun, open ambiance. Check it..."
Barb Bernard
"Great food! Great atmosphere! Loved it all. We will be going..."
Lisa L. Van Etta
"Great food! Fresh with great combinations, perfectly prepared! One of the best in Santa..."
Steve Rebottaro
"Best Margherita pizza in town, and one of the best I've had. Thin crust with a crisp, smokey exterior, yet soft inside. That's what an 800° wood..."
Andrew Edwards
"Dinner was fabulous! Best food in Santa..."
Lisa Valenzuela
"We were there last thanksgiving. We loved the food and the atmosphere... The use of local ingredients makes the taste of the food dance on your..."
Kevin Price
"I had the fried chicken last night and it was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to go there when I visit Santa Cruz..."
Arlene M. Miller
"Great food, great service just be aware that if you dine at the bar be prepared to be asked to move mid..."
Edward Reyes
"One of the most fun dinner experiences we have had. The service was excellent and the food was off the hook. We enjoyed the laid back..."
Lucia A Sciarpa Paxton
"Wonderful as always. Very accommodating with our..."
Kirk McDonald
"Incredible innovative food filled with amazing flavor. We'll definitely be..."
Robin Aceves
"Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great food and atmosphere. Only time we've ever said "that cabbage was really..."
Ronnie Boose
"I can go there but I sure would like to and I think that's a great idea they should have more those everywhere..."
Barbara Watson
"Great meal all the way around. They don’t do reservations so dropped in at 5pm when they opened for an early dinner. Filled up quickly - was..."
Jeff Hansen
"Friendly servers, good vibes. Fresh ingredients for salad and pizza. I didn’t enjoy the salad but margarita and anchovy pizzas were both..."
Rebecca Jia
"Fabulous pizza. Amazing dessert. Delicious carrots which were ( unfortunately) double the price they should have been for the tiny portion. ☹️..."
Paula Alder
"This place was great. We were a large group with kids and were magically able to get a table pretty quickly. All the food was excellent - we tried..."
Sarah Cordes
"The service was great as well as the drinks. The pizza... Dear God the pizza. It's outstanding! I had to get a to-go order just so I could enjoy it..."
Jeff Van Allen
"Really good pizza! Very friendly staff in a nice looking restaurant with great natural lighting. We ate inside, but they also offer outdoor seating..."
Cesar Ruvalcaba
"OMG.... We go here all the time, at least once a week.(this week we went twice), and we have never ever been disappointed. Amazing food, chill vibe,..."
Robert Pennell
"best pizza so far,
they have good ipa
what else you..."
"Amazing beer selection, sodas from old classics to Australian Ginger beer paired with wood fired pizzas. Awesome after a day at the..."
Janet Fouts
"Yum! Crust was crisp even though we were late and had to take the pizza home to eat. Staff was friendly and quirky selection of drinks. Masking..."
Li-Chuan Egan
"Awesome! Liz the owner was super cool and welcoming. Amazing pizza and the salad is awesome. Great local beer selection. We just recently moved down..."
Chris Silvera
"Loved the pizza here and the drink selection! There are quite a few brews to choose from and you can play ping pong while you wait for your food to..."
Daniel Sarmiento
"The best pizza in Santa Cruz! We brought BBQ sauce and asked if would make a BBQ Chicken style pizza for us. They did!
The thin style pizza here..."
Sanjin M
"Fantastic pizza and owner, Liz! Delicious pizza, we had pepperoni and mushroom great crust sauce and cheese. To me the mark of great pizza is the..."
Frank Cheap
"The BEST wood fired pizza. Cool self serve drinks. Super friendly and nice staff. Will come back every time we're in Santa..."
Sherri G
"Very nice employees, pizza is great, love the vibes too! Good stop if ur in..."
"My family is from northern Italy and the lakes region has always been a favorite place to visit so when I saw an Italian restaurant featuring Lake..."
Coho Boy
"Really warm, attentive staff and very authentic italian dishes. Great outdoor seating options as..."
Katrina Wagner
"Simply pleasant place. Tasty food, fast service. What's more important in restaurant business the owner is in place, which makes you feel like you're..."
Vlad Ga
"So delicious!! I got the mushroom ravioli and it was so..."
Kyle Bergerson
"I hadn’t been in a number of years, my recollection was good not great. However I’ve been twice in about the past six weeks and it has been..."
Randall Nacamuli
"Great food, even BETTER service, don't miss Lago di..."
J C
"Good scene for tasty Italian food. I love snacking here. Certainly worth a return visit. It has an awesome feel to it. Food is similar to a cafe in..."
Laurie Moses
"The food was delicious and the staff was amazing. The patio was nice and warm..."
Aden Shannon
"Authentic family friendly Italian restaurant. My boyfriend and I went there for dinner yesterday. We believe their food was authentic and service was..."
"This place is awesome! Pizza by the slice or whole pizzas. The slice of meat combo and the slice of the works were awesome! Great customer service..."
Carlos Pineda
"Came here in December 2021, almost 7 years since the last time I was here; STILL JUST AS GOOD AS EVER. Best pizza on the west coast for..."
Richard Sant
"The pizza slices they are famous for are the buffalo chicken combo and the pleasure combo slices. Best slices on the eastside of town. Give it a..."
Kay and Marcos
"Great pizza, almost identical to my favorite pizza place on..."
Logan Stribling
"Been going here since 2003 and it's still as great as I can remember. Took my family here for their first slice and it did not disappoint. The..."
Elyse Janel
"I drive throughout northern California for work. Monterey to Santa rosa to modesto. I eat pizza 4 times a week. Gave this place a try..gotta say,..."
George Vlahakos
"Super delicious. A soft crust with a crispy bottom I love this pizza so much. Got the lazy bum and it was really good. Staff were very professional..."
Wil Michael
"I went late and the spinach and artichoke pizza was the only pizza left. It was very tasty with a good crust. The price isn't bad for a big slice of..."
"Their second week doing brunch apparently. Still ironing out some kinks in the kitchen but staff were awesome. And the food was spectacular. Will..."
Christian Pfrommer
"We loved this place. Great authentic Italian, fresh and great atmosphere! Thanks Franz and staff for a great..."
Chris Vasquez
"The food, the service, the vino, the vibe. All of the personnel were delightful. I've become a regular happy customer...."
Franz Vaiarello
"We loved this place! The pasta, lasagna and pizza are outstanding. We will definitely be coming back the next time we come to Santa..."
Sandra Minard
"Super fun! Had my 30th birthday dinner there with 20 of my friends and family, they were so accommodating and the food was delightful. Will be back..."
Nina Moseley
"Awesome food! Loved the pasta, pizza and salad! Will definitely come here again and refer to all friends and family!..."
Annie Lapinski Scott
"We live two hours away and this is our second time dining on this restaurant. We loved it. Great customer service. Delicious food the price is..."
Angelina Ecaruan
"Been here several times and eaten their delivered food. All good, good, good! And kids and grandkids living just above it! How lucky can you..."
William Evenhouse
"My favorite place to go when I'm visiting Santa Cruz. Plate sizes are Huge always share a..."
Carol Kolb
"Great thin crust kids pizza easily large enough for..."
Jon Gamez
"Wonderful food. Daughter who spent a semester abroad, plus rest of family who have been to Italy twice were quite pleased. Small walk from Santa..."
Evelyn James
"We tried several things here including spaghetti and soup, very delicious. We also tried pizza, “meat monster”, it was so great! Guess it was..."
Qiming Liu
"We randomly walked into this place with no expectations while on our visit to UCSC! We had a great time. The service was exceptional! They customized..."
Hiranmayi Upadhyayula
"What the hell is wrong with you people? This is an amazing place with great staff, wonderful food at reasonable prices, and a family business. ..."
doug doug
"There were some decent gluten-free and vegetarian options. I really liked the eggplant dish, but the artichokes tasted..."
Spencer Chi
"Top notch Italian restaurant. Ordered meatballs on polenta and seafood stew. Both were fantastic. Their bread is great too. I say this as someone who..."
Helena Lu
"Always a great experience here! Food is always consistent and they have great Aperol Spritz's if you do not want wine. They also have an nice outdoor..."
Loren Morse, REALTOR
"Great food! Service is excellent and the place is real nice. Pet friendly..."
"Holy cow that's some good cake!!
Had the chocolate mousse cake, and it's outrageously good -- light, not too sweet, and 100% tasty. Kids had red..."
Gary Colman
"Splendid. The owners are delightful, the food is delicious, everything is affordable, cozy and quirky space, vegan and meat eater friendly, and..."
Gabe L Kittle-Cervine
"Chef JP and Chef Shannon are fantastic. A great new addition to Santa Cruz - and an easy pre-drive back to the Valley place..."
Jen Grant
"Every time they participate in an event at the Tannery. At the last one JP and Shannon served rice, black olives and potato salad. The fried chicken..."
Gary Ingram
"JP is, quite frankly, one of the greatest chefs in SC. I am so thrilled to get to be a part of this new culinary endeavor and to make the charming..."
Devi Gonzales
"I love this place — favorite breakfast spot. Friendly service, delicious food, quality ingredients, cozy-chic ambiance — playlists and decor..."
Cecilia R
"If you know my reviews, then you know I don't give out 5 stars very often. I'm not sure this place really deserves a full 5 stars, but it's the most..."
SoCal Steve
"When I when there there was an employee I think by the name of Solomon anyway he was so helpful and handsome and attractive..."
Ducas Larrah
"Good coffee, great vibe. Wait staff seems always eager to please. The baguette sandwiches can be a steal if you're not on a low-carb diet. Not much..."
Julie Jag
"Delicious!! Vegetarian breakfast burrito..."
JJ Quintan
"Delicious food made from quality ingredients. polite and helpful staff. Made fresh to order, so a bit of a wait, but well worth it. Planning our..."
"Love this place! I come here sometimes once a week. I love the blackened chicken salad, and the chili Mac is excellent. The burgers are always yummy,..."
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert
"I stopped in looking for something after a swim, bike kind of morning and I enjoyed the service and the outside seating option. It was great to be..."
Red Hot
"Quaint little cafe style eatery, situated adjacent to main beach access thoroughfare, serving pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads and more. Service..."
Derek Morrow
"They’ve won several awards for their chowders.
It was my first time having a Manhattan chowder. It was very good & had quiet a kick, but I will go..."
david banar
"Bucci's Nachos with carne asada and added guacamole - yum! I loved the chips, they were crispy, light, and tasty. There was just a hint of spice..."
Shawn
"Great service and great food! I was informed by a cook at the Clam Cowder Festival today to go check out this place for dinner. The appetizers to the..."
Antojitos con Carlitos
"Great spot in Portola to dine outdoors. The award winning chili does not disappoint! The sangria was pretty strong, be..."
Elizabeth Tam
"very delicious food and they don't skimp on amounts I ordered nachos with guacamole and I was given sooo much guacamole. which is a great thing. ..."
"This Pizza was amazing.
The wifey doesn't even like pizza and she walked up to the counter for seconds. She said that the bread was really buttery..."
Oscar E. Yerena
"The pizza is very good, they have beer too. Large portions thin pizza with a thick crust.I love ❤️ ranch and they have some really good..."
Elyse Benito
"With very friendly, and helpful staff. This is the he best pizza place in Santa Cruz. From the pepperoni to the Greek pizza (shown), always worth..."
Josh Bidwell
"[Update]
The second time slice was good but not like the first time. Second slice was around 7.9.
One of the best slice I've eaten. It was 9.1..."
Kishan Patel
"Went here with my girlfriend, the pizza is so juicy and delicious! Fills you up really good!
Highly..."
"Range of selection is good at this cozy little spot on Pacific Ave. Probably one of the very few places open on a late night hour serving food for..."
Ankit Rana
"Its sooo yummy😋 i swear after eating one slice you'll get one more. I hope i can go back here again.Guys dont forget to stop and buy when your..."
Iezhtak Norual
"San Andreas! Most unique combination on a pizza. One of my Favorites. Pastrami and mustard and those little Red Pickled peppers, Yum. All of there..."
Brian Aichele
"Amazing Pizza!!. Had it while visiting CA and was in awe! Wonderful pizza and the Hawaiian was my..."
Rebecca Blair
"The best pizza I've ever had. Everything about is so good. The crust is..."
Sam Daman
"Great pizza and salads. Quick..."
Susan
"Great Pizza. Love the Capitola location. inexpensive lunch that will leave you feeling..."
Yummy
"Very good!! Get slice, salad and drink for 6 bucks!! Many toppings and condiments make pizza really..."
C Len Lizrraga-Liu
"BEST EVER!!!. The place was awesome. The wife says it is even better than Ben's Pizza in New York. It was good pizza and salad at a great price. I..."
Jason Fulks
"Best pizza I've come across in..."
Derek S
"Definitely some of the best pizza in SC! Its always fast and fresh (the pizza slices never sit there all day because the place is always super..."
Spiccracker
"You can order by slice--be sure to try pesto. When you choose your slices they pop them in the oven for 3 min to finish cooking. I got medium drink..."
Cmt
"Pizza my Heart in Capitola Village was a pilgrimage each summer growing up. A culinary memory that will never die. Getting two slices, one thick, one..."
"This place really surprised me. It has a connected bowling alley and the food is good. If you like singing this establishment offers karaoke as well...."
Ab Serrano
"Let's be clear: this is a karaoke bar in a bowling alley. This is not an independent "bar and grill" and the only food here is from the food counter..."
Brian DiGiorgio
"Great karaoke night..."
Rob Harrison
"Awesome bar. The beer on tap was a small, but decent, selection. Bottled beers appeared to be all domestic, ie, Bud and such. The cocktails were..."
Guybrush Threepwood
"Fun bar, decent prices for the area. Food is mediocre at best. Karaoke is fun but the content is cheap, lyrics not synced well to the..."
Mark Filipowicz
"Fun place attached to one of the oldest bowling alleys in California, next to Santa Cruz pier and amusement park. Decent live music on weekends,..."
Richard K
"Kareoke Is the best! Huge shout-out to him for being the best. Great place. Great food. Excellent..."
"We’ve been coming here every Friday night (except during Covid) for 7 years. Deceptively simple but excellent flavorful locally sourced pastas and..."
Nancy Greenwood
"Definitely one of my favorite pizza places in Santa Cruz. It’s hard to get authentic Italian pizza like this unless you’re in a bigger city...."
Johnny Zee
"Pizzeria Avanti never fails to impress... A friendly spot with consistent delicious food on the west side. Inviting, warm-toned ambiance featuring..."
Katharine Münger
"Wonderful experience at Pizzeria Avanti - we shared the butter lettuce with beets salad, then split the lasagna and the chicken fusilli. We had more..."
Kayla Garnet Rose PhD
"Deliciously quick service matched by some of the best pizza in Santa Cruz! Super easy to pick up on a weeknight. I ordered two pizzas and it was..."
"Very good pizza. The staff were exemplary and the location was very clean. Not the cheapest but it is a great place to grab a little..."
Wil Michael
"This place makes great pizza at a great price. I order pizza from this place maybe once or twice a month. A few days ago this place was marked..."
Dohyeon Lee
"We had a great time here with my friends, one of my friends pizzas was taken by someone else, but Heather and her crew made his pizza again. The..."
Macy White
"This is a fun place to get pizza. You wait in line and they make your pizza right in front of you for a very reasonable price.
As a vegan, I was..."
Connie M
"I actually really enjoyed coming here. The best option by far is the build your own pizza. You choose a crust type, sauce, and as many toppings as..."
Roger Volden
"Good pizza. Gets busy during laters hours. 9$ for build your own pizza. It's worth it. Kinds thing crust but it's..."
"I'm new to SC area, and I first visited this branch in Summer 2020, when I had a good experience. Fast, tasty pizza and wings, with friendly..."
Ely Diaz
"Store wasn't extremely clean, cashier was helpful but not very friendly, but pizza was sooooooooooo AMAZING!!!!! It was like biting into a cheese..."
Remarkable Review OBM / PM
"10/10 love them! Always consistently great service and good food. I especially love the Tommy the gentleman that runs the front. You can always find..."
M C
"Pizza bomb. We like the deep dish pepperoni. Staff friendly and efficient. You can tell and taste that the people enjoy what they do! The manager is..."
"This is a Domino's kitchen only. No on site tables. Order ahead by phone or computer and go pick up. They also take in person orders. However this..."
Sam Huynh
"I don’t even know where to start. In Domino’s generally whack legacy of pizza this may be the most (only?) fire Domino’s location of all time...."
Giovanna Kristina Mayorga
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