La Posta

Category: Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, California

Address: 538 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Phone: +18314572782

Opening hours

Sunday: 5–8:30PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5–8:30PM

Thursday: 5–8:30PM

Friday: 5–9:30PM

Saturday: 5–9:30PM

Reviews

KC C

Sep 11, 2022

Haven’t been here since pre-pandemic and we surely have been missing out. So glad to be back. First and foremost, hands off to our server Misty. She was so nice, very attentive, very knowledgeable about the items being offered as she was so helpful in helping us make some decisions. There are just too many delicious options on the drink and food menu that it was hard to decide. When we asked her questions about some of the items we were thinking about ordering, she would give us a little info and background, to help ease our decision making. She is by far one of the best waitresses we have ever had in our dining lives. Now, the food…..OMG. Can you say authentic Italian? We started with the Affettati Misti which is kinda like a charcuterie platter. There were two cheeses, lots of pickled veggies, walnuts, fruit and a mix of cured meats. We were hungry so we ate it all and fast, but this can easily serve 3-4. No free bread so we purchased the walnut and rosemary bread. Very well worth the $3. The pasta is DEFINITELY freshly made and soooo tasty. I had the Chitarra which consists of fresh pasta noodles that look like spaghetti, mixed with a light tomato sauce adorned with squid. The hubby had the Amatriciana pizza which was also delish. For dessert, we each had a scoop of the gelato. Ford drinks we went light bc we had post dinner drink plans. I had a glass of the Rinaldini Lambrusco which Misty kindly allowed me to taste first. I highly recommend it. Kind threw me off bc I was a RED sparking. I had never seen such a thing; it tasted delish. The man had a Vermouth Torino; his was good but very much on the LIGHT side. A few closing notes: Parking was easy to find even though they are on a busy street. For indoor dining, you must show proof of vaccination, which I really appreciate bc the hubby and I are fully vaccinated and boosted. There’s plenty of outdoor dining seats with heat lamps. Overall, this was one of the best dinner experiences we’ve had in a long time. Everything we ordered was good and the service was over the top (THANKS MISTY). Can’t wait to take my friends and family next time.

Caleb Smith

Sep 10, 2022

Everything here is superb. Maintaining this kind of consistency throughout the menu is extremely hard to do - but La Posta makes it look easy. The same attention to detail that’s found in every dish is present in each interaction with the staff which truly makes this deserving of, at least, 5 stars.

Flora

Sep 5, 2022

Amazing flavors and atmosphere dining outside garden.

Paula Alder

Aug 26, 2022

Impeccable in every way! So fresh... Literally farm to table. Even the plain green salad was anything but plain. Lightly dressed with grated Parmesan. And the most amazing Pizza. Not to mention that dessert was nothing short of ecstatic.

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Questions & Answers

I have been advertised this restaurant for a long time ... but I was very disappointed in both the service and the prepared dishes 🤷‍♀️ serving dishes for 1-1.5 hours and everything was brought cold. I don't understand what's wrong, but I'm sorry you low

Oksana Mamro | Jul 16, 2022
Paula Alder | Jul 16, 2022

I'm stunned to see this poor review of La Posta! Oddly, I was there two days ago and the food was superb as usual in every way! The black cod appetizer was nothing short of amazing, pasta was delectable, as was the pork and the incredible dessert. My friend and I shared everything and it was plenty of food. The service was perfect as usual. Everyone is attentive but not hovering. I visit this restaurant generally once a week because I find the ambience, the food, and the service all impeccable. I'm positive that if there was a complaint that this customer voiced, the server would have dealt with it with grace. I certainly hope that she will give this restaurant another chance. It remains at the top of my list a favorites and I have eaten at some brilliant restaurants from here to San Francisco to New York.

Are you open on Christmas Eve?

Viviana Chapman | Sep 15, 2019
David B. Karpf, MD | Sep 15, 2019

Try calling the restaurant. They probably have a recording listing holiday hours. Or check their website.

Are you open Monday?

llan Morgan | Sep 15, 2018
Paula Alder | Sep 15, 2018

No.

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