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la Posta, Santa Cruz, CA
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la Posta

4.8 (2380)
$30 and under
Italian
538 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • La Toscana Cru Night!

    Jun 18, 2025 only
    Join us at la Posta for our next Cru Night, Wednesday, June 18, when we celebrate and share the wines of Tuscany. Tuscany almost speaks for itself. This verdant rolling landscape has been in the vinous forefront at least since the Medioevo. In the 13 th c, the villages of Gaiole, Castellina, and Radda formed the Lega del Chianti; wine laws were on the books by the mid 1400’s, and by the late 19 th c, Sangiovese had become the base of the modern blend. The wines are a small tour of the region’s wines, highlighting some of the ways in which Sangiovese can present. It is our intention with Cru Night to make extraordinary wines available to everyone, without the extra formality and expense of a fixed price dinner. We will have several specials on for the night which are specifically Tuscan. Be sure to reserve early, as these evenings often book up early.

What 2,380 people are saying

la Posta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 captivates with its fresh, local ingredients and expertly crafted Italian dishes. Guests praise the "delicious ravioli," "fabulous pastas," and "amazing gnocchi frito." The "extensive wine list" and "exceptional service" enhance the dining experience. Consistently delightful, it's a "favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz," offering a charming ambiance and memorable meals.
2,380 Reviews
  1. Doris VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent as was the service. Loved the delightful music of Paul and Emily Randall. However, dining on the patio was not comfortable nor aesthetically pleasing. The heaters do not work well while the wind whips through the surrounding lathing on top of a fence. The patio is simply aging and ugly concrete . The patio is in need of an upgrade. Would I return? Yes, for the food, service and music.

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  2. Paula VIP

    Central Coast54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ah, La Posta. I love everything about you. There were 4 of us. We each had different pastas, all fabulous. One of my friends and I shared the calamari salad... Delicious! And dessert is always dreamy. Great service. Delicious bread. My daughter, who lives in Oakland, still says La Posta is her fave SC restaurant. I have to agree.

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  3. Karli

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That ravioli is delicious. Same with the lamb chops and crème fraîche panna cotta. A wonderful meal thank you!

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  4. Patrick VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellently prepared and served Italian dishes made from local ingredients with tradition and care. I’ve never had a bad meal or experience at La Posta.

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  5. Robert VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Neighborhood gem! Delicious food, extensive wine list and exceptional service. Don’t miss an opportunity to dine here.

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  6. John VIP

    Las Vegas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early dinner at La Posta on Friday 5/16. Service was very attentive and the food was excellent. La Posta prides themselves on serving farm fresh, flavorful food and they really hit the mark. Also provided expert guidance on the wine selection which otherwise can be a little daunting as the choices are outside of the prototypical California cuisine offerings. Overall, a really nice experience. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Bud VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and service. Wish you would add a feature to deduct a set amount from alternative to house wine ($5 per glass)! I have suggested to Patrice!

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  8. Rasa

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but it was a bit cold, our table was in the middle of the room and front and back doors were open, we could feel cold air coming from book directions. 

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  9. Kai VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delicious meal, with outstanding, fresh produce. La Posta is on par with other great restaurants like Chez Panisse.

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  10. dana VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation later in the evening at 7:30 table of four adults. There was a table in the middle with a mix of adults and four toddlers. The adults did not control the children. The children were running around and loud. Was not a fine dining experience at all.

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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 2380 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Santa Cruz

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for la Posta

538 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Murray Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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