Javier Moreno

Tramonti has been our go-to restaurant for almost three years, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing, and the service is outstanding. What we love most is that we can enjoy this place as a family—my wife, our baby, and even our dog are all welcome. It's wonderful to have a place where we can create new memories with our daughter while enjoying the same great experience we've always loved. Highly recommend Tramonti for delicious food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere!

+9

Hoshang Varshney

The restaurant's captivating interior, adorned with intriguing art pieces, creates an inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The clean, spacious layout adds to the overall pleasant dining experience. The staff's professionalism and friendly demeanor further enhance the ambiance. Our meal began with a delightful surprise: warm, freshly baked bread accompanied by fragrant olive and truffle oil. The potato gnocchi, paired with perfectly roasted vegetables, was a hearty and satisfying dish that easily satisfied our appetites. To complete the meal, we enjoyed a flawlessly crafted cappuccino, its rich flavor a perfect ending to the experience.

Nikka Landau

I took my parents and kids here for an early dinner. The hosts were so welcoming and kind even though we didn’t have a reservation. The atmosphere is lovely. My mom said it was one of the best meals she has had in months and one of the best Italian dinners she’s had in years.

Service was friendly but erratic. They never came back to offer us a second glass of wine. The food was mostly good, but it felt like they were missing a commitment to excellence. I ordered the chicken parm (fried chicken, eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce). That was very good. I also got the polenta side, which was a bit dried out and underseasoned. For dessert, the panna cotta with strawberry coulis was truly disappointing. It had a thick skin on top, which they tried to camoflage with a puddle of watery canned whipped cream and a pile of salted pistachios. The strawberry coulis was thin, watery, and resembled juice drained off of frozen strawberrries. Whoever made that dessert was saying 'I don't care' loud and clear.

Jake Byman

We enjoyed the food at Tramonti! We had heard about this place for such a long time, so it was great to finally get there. The service was great, and everyone was really friendly. The ravioli was quite tasty, and the butter-sage sauce was lovely. The pizza itself wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing. I see why this place is hyped up, solid spot!

Krussh

I was really impressed by quality of the food and the level of service. The menu offered a wide variety of classic Italian dishes, all of which we ordered were prepared to perfection. I particularly enjoyed the stagioni pizza and the gnocchi, both of which were packed with flavor. The gnocchi was light and fluffy with a rich tomato sauce. The wine list was also top-notch, offering a great selection of Italian wines to complement the food. The highlight of the meal was the chocolate mousse, which was creamy and decadent with the perfect balance of sweetness. The wait staff was being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend to have a reservation.

+2

Melissa Montoya

I have been wanting to visit this place for months and finally did so. When looking for a same day reservation, there were plenty of options so decided not to make one. Big mistake as there was a 45 minute wait once we arrived. Took almost as long to find parking so all worked out. The biggest disappointment was the service. While service was friendly, we had to wait for 15 minutes before someone even visited our table and another 15 minutes to get our cocktails. So 30 minutes in at the table and barely anyone came by. It took more than three requests for an additional wine glass and the heater to be turned on. Forty five minutes at the table and finally we all had a glass of wine. Then food arrives and not everyone has silverware. Another two requests for that and finally we get up to find it ourselves. I will give this place one more try with a reservation. I'm hopeful it was a unique situation and we will get much better service next time around. The food was decent. Plated beautifully and tasted good. Maybe just not as spectacular as had been expected based on recommendations. I do love all the GF options on the menu. Perhaps we just had an off night.

Nikki Johns

This was our first time visiting, as we were looking for authentic Italian-style pizza. While the overall experience wasn’t bad, there’s definitely room for improvement. We started with a garden salad, which was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. However, the pizza was disappointing. We were expecting something closer to traditional Italian-style pizza, but instead, it tasted more like it had spaghetti sauce on top and it was *very* salty. Not what we had hoped for. Another issue was the temperature inside. The restaurant was extremely hot, with not enough ceiling fans or ventilation. It made the dining experience uncomfortable and rushed, as we just wanted to finish quickly and leave. Overall fresh salad, good service, but the pizza and environment missed the mark. With some adjustments, this place could be much better.

+1

Jim Bennett

First time here, and the food was good, but not great. We started with a garden salad, which was fresh, tasty and a good portion size. We chose a pizza for dinner, the Diavola. Although it had a good flavor, the crust was soggy with no form in the center. Very disappointing seeing Brick Oven Pizza is one of their specialties. To wrap up, we tried two desserts, an Apple and Banana Split. Although sugary, they had very little in common with a quality dessert. First clue was the full sized serrated steak knife needed to cut it, as the dough was very hard. I would say we had an ok dinner, but it wasn't amazing.

+3

Rhea Wall

I don’t write reviews if a place is bad, I move on however this one earned it. We had a reservations for seven, we were ignored on arrival, we were the only ones seated outside in 46°F with one heat lamp. The lasagna was pasta and cheese with a theoretical amount of bolognese. The pizzas were soggy. The wild chanterelles were tough and undercooked. Then within 15 minutes after the chanterelles, severe stomach cramps. The bill was $400, including a 25% party surcharge ($100) for six entrées and two appetizers. Shortly after getting home, vomiting, it was clear food poisoning. Only the second time in 53 years I’ve experienced stomach pain and food poisoning like that. I called the next day and the manager refused to give his name and talked over me nonstop with zero concern. Cold, careless, overpriced, and unsafe. Non andare mai in questo posto.

Grant Cox

The Yelp photos and website presentation had us excited—looked like the kind of charming Italian spot you root for. Reality told a different story. We were greeted by a waitress with a bubbly persona so aggressively cheerful it felt rehearsed. When I asked a simple question—“What’s the single most popular dish on the menu?”—she launched into a full tour of the entire menu like she was hosting a cooking show no one asked for. I ordered their house-made sangria. What arrived tasted like straight syrup, like someone melted a bag of Skittles in a glass. My wife’s limoncello martini? Imagine drinking Lysol with a sugared rim. My daughter’s lemonade tasted like a dare. The bread was pre-cut and sitting in open paper bags—stale and lifeless. The oil and balsamic were straight Costco bulk buy, harsh and cheap. My daughter asked for butter, and it came dumped into a dish with zero presentation—and when it was set down, the waitress’ thumb landed directly in the butter. Unsalted, flavorless, and now thumb-imprinted. Fantastic. Speaking of unappetizing moments, my daughter’s lemonade arrived with a blue piece of foam—or plastic—floating in it. No apology. Just a replacement like this was standard. We ordered the Contadina salad. It arrived unmixed, bone-dry, with a drizzle of what the menu called a “Modena balsamic reduction” but tasted exactly like the same oil and vinegar from the bread. We asked for extra, confirmed—same stuff. The candied pecans were burnt and bitter. Now, credit where it’s due: my Lobster, Crab & Asparagus Ravioli in Aurora sauce was legitimately good. Handmade, flavorful, delicate—clearly the only thing in that kitchen treated with care. My wife and daughter said the meatballs were good, but the red sauce was flat and flavorless. The gnocchi were clearly frozen—dense, chewy, lifeless. My wife said more than once, “I wish I had your sauce.” That tells you everything. For the price point, this should have been a standout. The night before, we ate at Café Cruz for roughly the same cost ($220 for three of us) and had a far superior experience in every single category—service, flavor, atmosphere, pride of craft. To make things even more uncomfortable, the six-top next to us was shared between two completely separate parties—two elderly ladies seated on one end and a younger couple placed directly across from them at the same table, separated only by an oversized floral centerpiece. You could feel the awkwardness from where we sat. They weren’t together, they clearly didn’t know each other, and yet there they were—forced into this strange communal dining situation without warning. The two older women kept glancing at each other like, “Are we… supposed to talk to them?” It felt less like dinner in an Italian restaurant and more like assigned seating at a wedding reception for strangers. Tramonti felt like an embarrassment to Italian cuisine and to Santa Cruz dining. Between the stale bread, thumb-in-butter moment, cheap ingredients disguised with fancy menu language, and unhoused individuals wandering directly past the patio, the entire evening felt off. The only redeeming moment was her wine recommendation—an Italian red that was beautiful. But one good glass of wine can’t carry a meal this sloppy. Save yourself the disappointment. Grab a corn dog and cotton candy on the boardwalk—you’ll walk away happier.

+1