Italian Food in Santa Cruz

Seafood pasta and filled ravioli highlight the Italian food at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA, available for pickup.

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Italian Food to Try

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine noodles in creamy Alfredo sauce with homemade garlic bread.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$30.80Tender fettuccine noodles topped with chicken and coated in creamy Alfredo sauce.
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo$34.80Tender fettuccine noodles topped with shrimp and coated in creamy Alfredo sauce.
Skirt Steak Fettuccine Alfredo$36.80Tender fettuccine noodles topped with skirt steak and coated in creamy Alfredo sauce.

“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.”

Seafood Pasta

Fettuccine with salmon, shrimp, mushrooms, and your choice of sauce.

“This was the best restaurant ever. Took me and my wife thirty minutes before closing, got seated. Paid for everything. Left a great tip. Not sure who the young lady working last night was but phonomenal and we will be back for sure! Unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for your help. Also. Get the calamari, the chowder, seafood pasta was AMAZING. 100 💯 PERCENT AUTHENTIC AND DELICIOUS”

“Love love love this establishment. Finally, a chef that knows how to prepare and cook. We had the seafood pasta dish and I ate it all. After experiencing Italy a couple of times, I thought America couldn't, let alone Santa Cruz, compare but was I wrong. Finally, a place you can assure you'll get the best. So happy to know my hard earned earnings will give me the best experience...bravo”

Kids Fettuccine Noodles

Fettuccine with butter or marinara available.

“This was our second time at Water Street Grill. It did not disappoint during our second visit which was a weekend lunch. We had a party of four and everyone expressed their delight with their meal. We ordered burgers, a chicken sandwich, and pasta. Each was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere is very inviting. This will be one of our go to spots when visiting Santa Cruz.”

Organic Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli

Choose Alfredo, marinara, or pesto for chicken and mozzarella ravioli.

“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.”

Organic Lobster Ravioli

Lobster ravioli comes with your choice of sauce and homemade garlic bread.

“Ravioli was superb. Water street salad was sumptous with homemade blackberry vinaigrette dressing. Service was excellent, servers were very attentive and welcoming.”

Organic Spinach Ravioli

Organic spinach-filled ravioli with a choice of sauce and garlic bread.

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

“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!”

Chicken Piccata

$28.90

Chicken cutlets in lemon-caper white wine sauce, served with asparagus.

“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 layers and creamy filling make this classic tiramisu.

“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.

“Very good about allergies. Our waitress was very kind and helpful. Loved the food, got the garlic butter shrimp pasta.”

Liguine With Clams

$29.90

Linguine with clams, roasted cherry tomatoes, and homemade 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

Spaghetti with pancetta, Parmesan, and eggs comes with garlic bread.

“Fantastically friendly service and delicious pasta.”

Something for Everyone at The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill serves Italian food with lobster, spinach, and chicken-and-mozzarella ravioli, plus shrimp pasta with garlic, butter, and parsley and browned chicken cutlets in lemon-caper sauce.

Seafood Pasta pairs salmon, shrimp, and mushrooms with fettuccine. Spaghetti Carbonara has pancetta, Parmesan, and eggs. Fettuccine Alfredo coats tender noodles in creamy sauce, with skirt steak as an add-on.

Visit The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA for dine-in, or order for pickup or delivery. For younger diners, Kids Fettuccine Noodles offers butter or marinara sauce as a topping option.

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.

Organic Lobster Ravioli — Choose Alfredo, marinara, or pesto for the lobster ravioli; homemade garlic bread is served with the pasta.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta — The pasta is tossed with shrimp, garlic, butter, and fresh parsley, and comes with homemade garlic bread.
Organic Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli — Grilled chicken and mozzarella fill the ravioli, served with homemade garlic bread and your required choice of Alfredo, marinara, or pesto sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo — Tender fettuccine is coated in creamy Alfredo sauce and served with homemade garlic bread; chicken, shrimp, or skirt steak can be added.
Liguine With Clams — Linguine is topped with fresh Little Neck clams and roasted cherry tomatoes, with homemade garlic bread served on the side.

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.