Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar

Decent pizza bar restaurant! The food came out piping hot the ingredients tasted basic but fresh! Went later in the night close to closing it is a good place to take the family or for a date night out. Our waiter was attentive and hustling he always refilled drinks made sure we were satisfied! he was very nice, tipped them well! Everyone that worked here was nice and seemed in a good mood and very professional! The prices were reasonable appetizers were around $10-15 entrées around $18-25. The food portions were hefty we definitely had leftovers! There isnt much i can complain about other than the seating couldve been slightly more comfortable and the interior lighting could be better. Everything about this place speaks volumes especially since its like a iconic staple of santa cruz. Som

They have outdoor and indoor seating which is great. Prices might be high but the portion sizes are large. Service is a bit slow, but this works if you have a relaxed afternoon. We liked the flatbread, and the vegetarian sandwich was really good.

Jostin was our server. He was friendly and genuinely kind! The food was delicious!! Topped off with the yummy house made chocolate chip cookie, warmed & Marianne's vanilla ice cream!!!

Good service, great food… the servers are very polite, and quick. The food was amazing. The outside area has plenty of heat that you are warm even in a cold 🥶 breeze coming through. I like sitting by the fire place outside. The mixed drinks were excellent! 10/10 highly recommend. I will definitely be back

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our experience at Kianti’s in Santa Cruz was absolutely unforgettable — and it was all because of the incredible service team who took care of us. From start to finish, our server Roberto went above and beyond to make us feel like true VIPs. The attention to detail, warmth, and genuine care made the entire evening feel personal and special. Every recommendation was spot-on, every request handled instantly, and we never felt like just another table — we felt valued and completely taken care of. And a huge shout-out to the amazing server assistant, Cooper from Sacramento! He was attentive, professional, and always one step ahead. His energy, kindness, and teamwork elevated the entire dining experience. Together, they created the best-of-the-best service we’ve ever experienced. Exce