la Posta

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   Denise

   Central Coast

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love La Posta. We have never had a bad meal or bad service at this restaurant. I highly recommend this as the best of the best.
   

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   Alex

   New Orleans

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very off point, beans on the trout were seriously undercooked and the lamb was not very tender and also the dish itself was simple and yet it tasted like they were using a day old herb sauce that didn't taste like anything., service was excellent but food was very disappointing for the price we paid, sad
   

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   kym

   Central Coast

   100 reviews

   5.0

   100 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We experienced excellent quality and authentic Italian flavors. The service consistently exceeds expectations, and our server, Steve, was extremely knowledgeable about the wine. We have always enjoyed an excellent meal paired perfectly with the right wine. We highly recommend La Posta for a casual date night, family night, or dinner with friends.
   

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   Diana

   Seattle

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I've been eating here for over 15 years and slowly watched prices increase to where I can only afford it once or twice a year. But the food is delicious so I came back. The elimination of serving bread was disappointing, but it really stuck in my craw to be charged $3 for a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Ridiculous. I won't be back.
   

   la PostaResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Diana, Thank you for commenting. I am happy to hear you still find the food delicious, and sorry you may not be returning. It is easy to defend the increase in prices at LP: prices for everything have risen the past 15 years, often more than 100%. But above that, during and after the pandemic I realized we couldn’t stay open continuing to be completely unprofitable, and I mean here: losing money every year, me personally subsidizing the restaurant for 14 years. Now our menu prices are higher but more accurately reflect the actual cost for good, local, organic food, and the cost to have employees who can afford decent housing in Santa Cruz and whose families are not on assistance. Thank you for bringing this up. Very best regards, Patrice Ps – come for Neighborhood Night!
   

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   Lisa

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely evening at La Posta! The ambience was wonderful - like eating in an Italian neighborhood cafe. In an age of loud loud loud restaurants, the noise level here is perfect - muted but not so quiet that you feel everyone can overhear your conversation. Our waiter was perfect, and the food was fabulous. We'll definitely be back
   

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   Carol

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food , great service. Love the outside patio. Always pleased with the overall experience.
   

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   Leslie

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything we had was delightful. Service was attentive but not bothersome. Zuppa like my Nona’s
   

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   Jody

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and menu choices were great! The outdoor seating was beautiful with good lighting and heaters!
   

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   Wylie

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outside seating was fantastic even though it was chilly thanks for the heaters / April was busy but did an great job keeping us well fed and wined, and the food was really exceptional - best gnocchi I’ve ever had ( how do they make them so light ?) and the rabbit special was delicious as well and different - La Posta is my favorite
   

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    Mark

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding as always. Pizza is perfect. Interesting pasta special.
    

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