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- LLeifVIPMiami - Dade •11 reviews4.0Dined todayExcellent food and service-MUCH improved over the last time we tried this restaurant about 6 months ago!More infoAlderwood Santa CruzPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz•4.7
- AAlexLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined todayReally great experience at Laili, we went for our anniversary and were both very pleased with the ambiance, food, and service. Even got a comp’ed chocolate tart for the occasion. Would eat there again for sure.More infoLailiPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Cruz•4.6
- PPeterParis •2 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoAlways above average food and excellent service. Always our go to for a date night.More infoOswaldPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz•4.6
- DdonnaSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024Our dinner was OK! We were expecting something a bit different. It was not bad but it was disappointing that it was not more of a traditional Italian menu. My husband ordered the pork chop and thought it was very tasty. I got the butternut squash raviolis. They were a bit dry and could of used more flavor. The Caesar salad was just ok. Needed a bit more flavor. I know they have good reviews so we probably just ordered the wrong dishes. I would try them again some time.More infoGabriella CafePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Cruz•4.7
- DDavidVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 15, 2024My friend had the seafood pasta she had the gluten-free pasta which added two dollars to the service. I had the special which was a beef tenderloin tortellini style pasta with a creamy sauce, which was very good. My friend had the seafood pasta, she really enjoyed it. She thought it was an excellent value, and the flavor was very good. I like the overall feel of the restaurant. I like the fact you’re not freezing inside of it which it can be a problem with many restaurants in Santa Cruz. This restaurant was very warm and comfortable and we will definitely be back with friends. More infoOblòPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Cruz•4.7
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