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Sugo Italian Pasta Bar, Santa Cruz, CA

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

4.8
4.8
291 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A European concept-restaurant of traditional Italian cuisine; a modern and dynamic service, that allows customers to enjoy fresh, organic and authentic italian food through a selection of appetizer, panini, pizza and salads, and obviously our specialty: "Pasta".

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 291 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Value

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

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugo Italian Pasta Bar delights with "outstanding food," "wonderful service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Known for authentic Italian cuisine, the homemade pastas, especially gnocchi and ravioli, are highlights. The staff is praised for their warmth and professionalism, creating a welcoming environment. Enjoy the "lovely deck" and "reasonable prices" for a memorable dining experience.
291 Reviews
  1. Ann

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to Sugo Pasta Bar several times and it is consistently excellent. I am allergic to wheat and appreciate that there are two gluten free pastas on the menu. In addition to the excellent food, the service is always friendly and attentive as well. Highly recommended!

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  2. Cathy

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a wonderful Italian dinner...it felt like home cooked. The wait staff especially Sophia were wonderful. The sauces were savory and very Italian. Since we have lost so many restaurants in Santa Cruz, the Sugo Italian Pasta Bar was a jewel of a find. If you are fortunate to get a table, enjoy...ciao!

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  3. Peggy VIP

    San Francisco40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sugo’s is a neighborhood gem. The food is excellently prepared, extremely tasty with a lovely presentation.  The staff is very friendly and professional. We enjoy it very much ! 

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  4. TheProfessor VIP

    Tahoe6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The house made gnocchi and ravioli were delicious. The gargonzola sauce over the gnocchi was exquisite. Sophia is a wonderful server -- friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and the meal was perfectly paced with no rush. She is the best server I've ever had in Santa Cruz for the last 17 years, which is nice in a city with almost zero professionalism in hospitality. My only wish is that ALL of the pasta be fresh, but if you want fresh fettucine, ravioli, or gnocchi, this is a great place. We sat on the deck in the back which I enjoyed, and they have heat lamps for colder weather. Thanks to Sophia, the kitchen, staff, and management for a pleasant meal.

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  5. Ed

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice staff that delivers delicious fresh Italian pasta!

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  6. Angela

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was soooo good, the staff were wonderful, just took a while to get our food. However, it was fresh & delicious, so I understand! I’ll be back!

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  7. Jackie

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 1st time eating here, although 2 others in our total party of 6 had eaten here once prior. In fact, they were the ones who recommended we go, in fact they they raved about it! The final decision was left to my daughter, the dinner was a celebration for her 30th birthday. One word, phenomenal! The service was top notch, all of our dishes came out in a timely matter, every one of us ordered a different dish, & every one of us LOVED their choices! Dessert was brought out to my daughter, complete with a candle & the staff singing happy birthday to her. It was a perfect evening all the way around!! We'll absolutely be back!!!

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  8. Jeff

    Sacramento10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Really enjoyed the ability to pick my sauce and pasta style. I think our waiter (a young man) was new but very pleasant and very helpful.

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  9. Ron VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This place just works, foods excellent and very unique. Check it out.

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  10. Andrew

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, a wonderful dinner at Sugo! The pasta is amazing and the food always comes out hot and fresh.

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FAQs

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 431-6965.

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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