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la Posta, Santa Cruz, CA

la Posta

4.8
4.8
2331 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Select from a menu that features dishes composed of locally sourced ingredients as well as house-made pastas, naturally leavened breads and pizzas from our brick oven.

Because we rely on the bounty of the Santa Cruz farming community, our menu changes frequently and features a wide array of specials. La Posta’s all-Italian wine list includes autochthonous varieties from small producers, by-the-glass and by the bottle.

La Posta adheres to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and is a certified City of Santa Cruz Green Business.

We are so thankful for the incredible support from our customers and community.

We will continue to adjust our service based upon best practices for keeping our staff and community safe.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (831) 457-2782
  • Website
    http://www.lapostarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Serna
  • Private party facilities
    la Posta offers special menus for large parties. The entire restaurant can be reserved for seated parties up to 60. Please contact the restaurant for details. la Posta charges a service gratuity of 20% for parties of 5 guests or more.
  • Location
    538 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross Street
    Murray Street
  • Parking details
    We have staged a "parking lot takeover", as we have extended our dining room into a lovely outdoor terrace, complete with heaters and umbrellas. Please utilize available on-street parking. We are so gratful for your patience during this time!
  • Entertainment
    Italian music every Tuesday from 7pm until 9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Menu for November 13 - November 17

Antipasti

  • OlivesUS$6.00

    House marinated mixed olives

    • Farm SaladUS$12.00

      Blue Heron lettuces, sherry-shallot vinaigrette, parmigiano reggian

      • Zuppa US$16.00

        butternut squash soup, crispy prosciutto, creme fraiche, pepitas

        • Beets US$17.00

          marinated, roasted Live Earth beets, Trevino, fennel, walnut cream, ricotta salata

          • Calamari US$19.00

            O2T squid, chickpea purée, salted anchovies, salsa verde

            • Gnocco Fritto US$25.00

              24 month prosciutto di parma, crescenza, pickled onion

              Primi

              • Triangoli US$30.00

                pasta Fresca, crescendo, Humbolt chanterelles , balsamic, parmigiano

                • Fettucine US$29.00

                  house pasta, manila clams, guanciale, crushed tomato, LP breadcrumbs

                  • Ricotta Cavatelli US$29.00

                    lamb neck ragu, pecorino romano, mint gremolata

                    Secondi

                    • Capesante US$34.00

                      seared scallops and prawns, fregola sarda

                      • Anatra US$34.00

                        braised duck leg, pan fried polenta, chicories, olives, salsa verde

                        Contorni

                        • Squash US$12.00

                          roast Live Earth delicata squash, spiced yogurt, pomegranate

                          • Brussels Sprouts US$12.00

                            roasted Live Earth sprouts, persimmons, saba

                            Pizze!

                            • Margherita US$19.00

                              tomato sauce, basil, bufala mozzarella

                              • Funghi US$24.00

                                with chanterelles, fontina, caramelized shallots, spinach, garlic cream

                                • Prosciutto US$24.00

                                  with butternut squash, mozzarella, roasted onion, sage

                                  • Salsiccia US$24.00

                                    house-made sausage, tomato sauce, kale, burrata, calabrian chili

                                    Dolci & Gelato

                                    • AffogatoUS$7.00

                                      vanilla gelato, espresso

                                      • Pistachio + Orange Zest Biscotti

                                        • eachUS$0.75

                                      • Ricciarelle

                                        almond cookie

                                        • eachUS$0.75

                                      • Granita di Caffe con Panna US$8.00

                                        coffee granita, whipped cream, cocoa sprinkle

                                        • Zeppole US$12.00

                                          Live Earth farm pumpkin-ricotta zeppole, cinnamon gelato

                                          • Pear US$12.00

                                            Freddy’s roasted Highland pears, cinnamon mascarpone, whipped cream almonds

                                            • Selection of Italian cheeses US$12.00

                                              Robiola di capra, Castelmagno, Populouchum plum preserves

                                              • Gelati

                                                vanilla bean, pistachio, coconut stracciatella, coffee-caramel, chocolate-hazelnut, peach sorbetto

                                                • per scoopUS$3.00

                                              Bread

                                              don't forget the bread!

                                              • La Posta BreadUS$10.00

                                                Sourdough made with our 30 year old starter - Sourdough White or Walnut-Rosemary Brown

                                                Last updated: 13 November 2024

                                                What 2,331 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                4.8
                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.8Food
                                                • 4.7Service
                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                • 4.5Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Best Overall

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                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

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                                                  Best Value

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Innovative

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Healthy

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Romantic

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

                                                  Most Booked

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                La Posta offers an exceptional Italian dining experience in Santa Cruz, known for its "high quality, fresh, creative, classy" dishes. Guests rave about its "best Italian food in Santa Cruz," featuring homemade pastas, delicious pizzas, and a thoughtful wine selection. The "outstanding service" and inviting ambiance make it a favorite for special occasions. While patio seating is available, some find it less appealing. Overall, La Posta is praised for its consistent culinary excellence and attentive staff.

                                                2,331 Reviews

                                                1. Gabriel

                                                  Yosemite

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Engaging staff, tasty wines, well sourced and well thought out dishes. We will return. Thanks.

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                                                2. Anina

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  67 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  67 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The food at La Posta is amazing and on Wednesday there’s wonderful music.

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                                                3. Angie

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  20 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  20 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Loved the food as always, creative yet simple enough to let the ingredients “talk”. Fabulous service.

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                                                4. Michelle

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  9 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  9 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I love everything about this place! The wine list, the seasonal fare, the service, all of it!

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                                                5. Peggy

                                                  Sacramento

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Amazing service & delicious food. Wonderful dining experience!

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                                                6. Lisa

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  La Posta never disappoints. Their food is creative and delicious. I like the atmosphere because it’s casual yet nice. 

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                                                7. elizabeth

                                                  Sacramento

                                                  14 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  14 reviews

                                                  Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Consistently great. We eat here once a month and I cannot compliment them enough. Thank goodness for this neighborhood gem.

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                                                8. Douglas

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great everything! Wonderful service. True Italian food from different regions. The Rotolo, with chanterelle mushrooms was great. And, the pizza with garlic cream sauce and chanterelle mushrooms was as good as it gets. Almond tart with gelato and tiramisu were outstanding. As good of dining experience you can expect.

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                                                9. Gloria

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  7 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  7 reviews

                                                  Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Service was excellent including great assist with wine selection. The food never disappoints, but my scallops and prawns were especially tasty. Wonderful evening.

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                                                10. John

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  Dined on 31 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The food was great (except for the dessert cheese platter) but the service was not. We waited 30 minutes with no waiter contact between the appetizer and main. When he brought us dessert spoons we let him know we had not received our main course. I assume at that point he put the order in because another 15 minutes later we got our mains. They were apologetic about the mix up, but honestly it’s inexcusable to not have anymore ask why we might be sitting at a cleared table for 30 minutes as food is delivered all around us. We won’t be back.

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                                                FAQs

                                                la Posta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 457-2782.

                                                la Posta is rated 4.8 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                Make a booking

                                                2 people
                                                19:00
                                                Booked 20 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for la Posta

                                                538 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

                                                Dining areas

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross Street
                                                  Murray Street
                                                • Area
                                                  Santa Cruz
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
                                                • Price
                                                  $30 and under
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian, Californian
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Smart Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  We have staged a "parking lot takeover", as we have extended our dining room into a lovely outdoor terrace, complete with heaters and umbrellas. Please utilize available on-street parking. We are so gratful for your patience during this time!
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Rodrigo Serna
                                                • Entertainment
                                                  Italian music every Tuesday from 7pm until 9pm
                                                • Additional
                                                  Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Website
                                                  http://www.lapostarestaurant.com/
                                                • Phone number
                                                  (831) 457-2782
                                                • Private party facilities
                                                  la Posta offers special menus for large parties. The entire restaurant can be reserved for seated parties up to 60. Please contact the restaurant for details. la Posta charges a service gratuity of 20% for parties of 5 guests or more.

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