Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar
Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
"Spicy pasta is great."(3 Tips)
"Wonderful flash mob style"(2 Tips)
"holiday pizza dough spinning show"(2 Tips)
"Try the Kianti's Special Pasta & Pizza Rolls..."(2 Tips)
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Daniel ButskoMay 26, 2013Make sure you check it out on Friday and Saturday nights! The staff does a dance around 9 pm that is so fun and really adds charm to the restaurant.
Justin SullivanJune 20, 2015The spinach pizza with almond slivers on top was delicious. Sit on the sidewalk and watch the Pacific Ave riffraff walk by.
Chris CromwellMarch 9, 2017Great spot in downtown Santa Cruz. Solid options for pizza. Staff puts on a great show a couple days a week 👍
Service is pretty good, and always friendly. Host(s) could be better. The winner is the food! Pesto cream tops my list, and Marsala is delish!
Fantastic staff. We get the Cobb salad with all dressings on side otherwise with the combo dressing its too much.
Try the sundried tomato & artichoke ravioli, garlic cream sauce, and add bacon. It's basically the Kianti Gourmet pasta with ravioli instead of bowties. Mmmmm
Patrick JenkinsSeptember 3, 2012go and try the green pasta with breadsticks its the beat vegan pasta you'll ever have believe me!
Luis MMarch 2, 2013Go for brunch on weekends. $10 bottomless mimosas + delicous food = great time had by all.- Scott GardnerMarch 6, 2011Wonderful flash mob style 70's disco show from the waiters, cooks, bartenders, busboys Fridays and Saturdays @ 6 and 8 PM. Big fun!
SeaFebruary 16, 2013Spicy meat sauce is good. Best part is their Friday/Saturday flash mob/ pizza spin show
The Kianti's Sauté is a great way to customize a delicious meal!
Mickie RatAugust 22, 2010The marinara here is amazing, as is the garlic bread and the jalapeño breadsticks. Also, Will is an excellent waiter!
Elizabeth PattersonApril 14, 2012Kids receive pizza dough to knead while they wait for their meal. Super fun.
Kate GuglielmoAugust 16, 2013Wouldn't allow our dog to sit on the sidewalk outside of their patio. While we ate.
Mewmiew BanchakornMay 27, 2011Make your own pasta with basil,mushroom and meatball are the good combination
Don't sit in the bar for food, the service sucks, they allow kids there and loud obnoxious women. The other part of the restaurant is better.
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Great food, lively performances, a relaxing patio -- Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar is a true crowd pleaser no matter what your crowd is in the mood for!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(831) 469-4400
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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"The place for live music 7 nights a week! Great menu with cool apps for sharing. Brunch on Sundays for football with bottomless mimosas and NFL ticket on"
Jeff Greer - 7.8
"They're open late and are a great place for parties or smaller groups to stop for a beer and pizza! Good salads also. They have a nice outdoor area too!"
Christina Pedersen - 8.5
"Call ahead to get your name on the wait list, it's a must. Excellent food though it's a loud place to eat thus fine for kids."
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Wilson Favre-Delerue - 8.2
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Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa - 8.0
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