Italian Food in Santa Cruz

Pasta, ravioli and chicken anchor Italian food at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, with pickup available for your meal.

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Italian Food to Try

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine is coated in creamy Alfredo sauce and served with garlic bread.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$30.80Fettuccine noodles with chicken are served in creamy Alfredo sauce and homemade garlic bread.
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo$34.80Fettuccine noodles with shrimp are served in creamy Alfredo sauce and homemade garlic bread.
Skirt Steak Fettuccine Alfredo$36.80Fettuccine noodles with skirt steak are served in creamy Alfredo sauce and homemade garlic bread.

“I had the best fettuccine Alfredo with skirt steak I've had in years. The service was great, very nice with a sense of humor. I can't wait to go back again.”

“My son and I shared 2 dishes, fettuccine alfredo and fish and chip, both cooked perfectly. Both plates are empty shortly 😀 we also like the complimentary potato appetizer, crispy and tasty, especially with their sauce. Would want to order that next time.”

Organic Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli

Ravioli filled with grilled chicken and mozzarella, with garlic bread.

“Smaller place. Always really tasty food. Great service. A definite favorite of ours. I believe very reasonably priced for the quality of food delivered. Ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes with the best asparagus (have had multiple times). Pesto Ravioli with chicken and mozzarella. No photo of Ceasar salad, but good also.”

“This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Their chicken piccata a favorite , but last night I tried the special which was chicken raviolis and they were fantastic. Small and cozy and very friendly and great service.”

Organic Spinach Ravioli

Organic spinach ravioli with a required sauce choice and garlic bread.

“Filet Mingon was amazing; nice crust on the outside & cooked to perfection on the inside. Prawns had a little pop with each bite. Spinach ravioli was life changing with each swirl in the homemade pesto sauce. Mashed potatoes were smooth & broccolini tender crispy. Fun and/or romantic place to eat. Service was warm & welcoming. Will travel for this food!”

“Spinach ravioli and garlic bread were so good. Very attentive staff.”

Kids Fettuccine Noodles

Kids' fettuccine noodles with optional butter or marinara sauce.

Organic Lobster Ravioli

Lobster-filled ravioli with your choice of sauce and garlic bread.

Chicken Piccata

$28.90

Browned chicken cutlets come in lemon, caper, butter, and white wine sauce.

“Absolutely fantastic food. Pork chops were juicy and flavorful. Chicken piccata was perfectly cooked. The burger was JUICY. And the salmon also had great flavor. Deserts a hit all around. The best part was the service — friendly and nice. Very warm and welcoming. The place is a must after a long day at the beach.”

Tiramisu -D

$12.00

Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone and cocoa.

“Turkey burger was fire. Fries was well cooked and properly seasoned. Tiramisu dessert was delicious.”

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

$28.90

Fettuccine with shrimp, garlic, butter, parsley, and homemade garlic bread.

“The garlic butter shrimp pasta was great. Service was superb.”

Liguine With Clams

$29.90

Little Neck clams and cherry tomatoes top linguine with garlic bread.

“One of a kind vibe here. From the food, service and atmosphere. Feels like you’re a hole in the wall restaurant in Italy and the food reinforces that not to mention all the inspirational crafts on the wall. The great service ties it all together. Highly recommend.”

Spaghetti Carbonara

$22.90

Pasta with pancetta, Parmesan, and eggs, served with garlic bread.

Meet The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill serves Italian food with seafood pasta and browned chicken cutlets. You'll find little neck clams over linguine and chicken in a butter, lemon, caper and white wine sauce.

Fettuccine Alfredo has creamy sauce; Spaghetti Carbonara pairs pancetta, Parmesan and eggs. Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta combines fettuccini, shrimp and fresh parsley, with homemade garlic bread alongside.

Visit us in Santa Cruz for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Organic Lobster Ravioli comes with your choice of marinara or pesto sauce and homemade garlic bread; add mozzarella garlic bread on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Italian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Fettuccine Alfredo — Tender fettuccine noodles are coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, with homemade garlic bread served alongside.
Chicken Piccata — Flour-coated chicken cutlets are browned and served with butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine sauce, plus asparagus and a potato choice.
Organic Lobster Ravioli — Pasta pockets filled with lobster are topped with your choice of Alfredo, marinara, or pesto sauce and served with garlic bread.
Liguine With Clams — Fresh Little Neck clams and roasted cherry tomatoes are served on linguine, accompanied by homemade garlic bread.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta — Shrimp and fettuccine are tossed with garlic, butter, and fresh parsley, with homemade garlic bread served alongside.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for italian food throughout the Santa Cruz area. Order your italian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

The Water Street Grill offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Kids Chicken Strips.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.