Tramonti | Best Italian Restaurant in Santa Cruz

Our Menu

Authentic, Organic, Sustainable & Locally Owned

Pricing Notice:
Due to increasing costs, we now offer a two-price system — one for cash and one for card payments.
Paying with cash allows us to offer you a discount and helps us focus on what matters most — quality and hospitality.

We appreciate your continued support — it truly helps local restaurants like ours!

Starters

Begin your meal the Italian way — with small plates made to share and savor.

Bruschetta (VGN) - $16.00 | $16.64

House-made bread, diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Make it caprese +$5 (VGT)

Burrata & Caponata - $19 | $19.76

Sicilian Style sweet n’ sour eggplant, celery, onions, bell pepper, zucchini, pine nuts, Castelvetrano olives & capers — Served chilled & topped with fresh burrata

Prawns Daviola - $21 | $21.84

Gluten-free. Five prawns wrapped in spicy Soppressata salame, roasted in our brick oven with Parmigiano Reggiano and garlic, served with a creamy Dijon dip

Garlic Focaccia or Glutten-Free & Vegan Foccacia - $13 | $13.52

A savory nibble to share and a perfect complement to any appetizer or salad

Charcuterie & Fritelle - $28 | $29.12

Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata Calabrese, Mortadella al Pistacchio, Coppa Piacentina — served with deep-fried pizza dough and a scoop of stracciatella.

Marinated Olives - $8 | $8.32

Medley of Mediterranean olives, marinated in southern Italian style (vegan)

Mussles Marinieres (GF) - $27 | $28.08

Local mussels sauteed in a white wine broth with garlic, cherry tomatoes, onions, herbs and a side of roasted potatoes

Brick Oven Beets - $19 | $19.76

Heirloom roasted beets, fresh orange slices, roasted garlic, fresh mint, feta cheese & pistachios

Salads & Soups

ADD: Chicken $8 | Mozzarella $6 | Ahi Tuna $18 | Salmon $18 | Four Prawns $12

Small Garden Salad (GF+VGN) - $11 | $11.44

Gluten-free, vegan. Greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, and vinaigrette

Large Garden Salad (GF+VGN) - $15 | $15.6

Gluten-free, vegan. Greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, and vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - $17 | $17.68

Romaine, house-made croutons, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovies, and classic Caesar Cardini’s dressing

Contadina Salad (GF+VGT) - $17 | $17.68

Greens, arugula, pears, candied walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, and a Modena balsamic reduction (gluten-free, vegetarian)

French Onion Soup - $12 | $12.48

The classic parisian style, topped with fontina cheese

Santa Croce Salad (GF+VGT) - $17 | $17.68

Greens, arugula, celery, carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, feta, toasted hazelnuts, and citronette dressing (gluten-free, vegetarian)

Cup of Minestrone Soup (VGN) - $11 | $11.44

Savory organic vegetables, slowly cooked with an herb bouquet (vegan)

Bowl of Minestrone Soup (VGN) - $16 | $16.64

Savory organic vegetables, slowly cooked with an herb bouquet (vegan)

Passata Genovese - $17 | $17.68

VGT — Velvety organic vegetables and potatoes, topped with a scoop of pesto, Pecorino Romano, and croutons

Grandma's Classics

La Lasagna - $29 | $30.16

Layers of egg noodles, béchamel, Bolognese, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Eggplant Parmigiana (GF+VGT) - $28 | $29.12

Brick-oven-roasted eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and basil (gluten-free, vegetarian)

Chicken Parmigiana - $33 | $34.32

Mountain-style twist on the classic – Fried chicken “Milanese” layered with artisanal ham, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fontina, mozzarella, marinara, and oregano, served in the pan

Seafood Stew - $28 | $29.12

Freshly sautéed prawns, calamari, clams, and salmon in a light tomato and white wine broth, served with crostini (dairy-free)

Salmon Al Forno (GF) - $37 | $38.48

Salmon fillet with garlic and parsley, roasted in the brick oven and served with brick-oven-roasted potatoes, peppercorn, sea salt, and a creamy Dijon dip (gluten-free)

Meatballs & Polenta (GF) $30 | $31.2

Four grass-fed beef “polpette” braised in our marinara sauce, served with roasted polenta and Parmigiano Reggiano (gluten-free)

Pasta

SUB: Glutten Free Pasta $5

Penne Alla Pescatora (DF) - $33 | $34.32

Penne pasta with calamari, clams, prawns, and salmon, sautéed in a light tomato and white wine sauce with parsley (dairy-free)

Fettuccine All Bolognese - $28 | $29.12

Ribbons of egg noodles with our famous Bolognese meat sauce, made from an authentic recipe, and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano

Short Rib Ravioli - $33 | $34.32

Big “cappellacci” stuffed with slowly braised short rib, sautéed in butter and sage, and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano

Spaghetti & Meatballs - $29 | $30.16

Three grass-fed beef “polpette” with marinara and Parmigiano Reggiano

Trofie AL Pesto (VGT) - $28 | $29.12

Small twisted noodles with authentic Genovese pesto, potatoes, green beans, and Pecorino Romano (vegetarian)

Spaghetti Pomodoro (VGT) - $23 | $23.92

Marinara and Parmigiano Reggiano

Gnocchi Funghi - $28 | $29.12

Potato dumplings tossed in pomodoro sauce, topped with pesto and burrata stracciatella

Lobster, Crab, Asparagus Ravioli - $31 | $32.24

Filled with asparagus, crab, and lobster, sautéed in our signature Aurora sauce with a hint of bell pepper and onion

Pizza & Calzone

SUB: Vegan Mozzarella +3 | Glutten Free Crust +5

Margherita (VGT) - $22 | $22.88

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil (vegetarian)

Stracciatella (VGT) - $25 | $26

Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh burrata stracciatella and arugula pesto

Mama Rosa (VGT) - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, brick-oven-roasted eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil (vegetarian)

Pepperoni - $24 | $24.96

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni

Boscaiola - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, and sautéed cremini mushrooms

Parma - $29 | $30.16

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, finished with fresh arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pizza Mortadella, Stracciatella, Pistachio - $27 | $28.08

Mozzarella, mortadella bolognese, burrata’s stracciatella, crumbled pistachio

Stromboli (Calzone) - $29 | $30.16

Three grass-fed beef meatballs with Bolognese and mozzarella

Stagioni - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal ham, sautéed cremini mushrooms, olives, and artichoke

Diavola - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy Soppressata, bell pepper, and Calabrese peperoncino

Siciliana - $24 | $24.96

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers, and oregano

Tartufo (VGT) - $29 | $30.16

Mozzarella, porcini, sautéed cremini, and fontina, finished with white truffle–infused oil and dusted with parsley (vegetarian)

Meo - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina, pepperoni, sausage, and onion

Noci & Pears - $27 | $28.08

Mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts and pears, Prosciutto di Parma, finished with a balsamic reduction

Classico (Calzone) - $26 | $27.04

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal ham, and sautéed cremini mushrooms

Ocean & Farm to Table

Locally sourced, seasonally prepared – Traditional italian with french influence. Ask about today’s fresh selection.

Fresh Catch of the Day - $(market price)

Fresh catch of the day 

Roast or Stew of the Day - $(market price)

Please ask one of our friendly staff for the roast or stew of the day

Fresh Mushrooms - $(market price)

Please ask one of our friendly staff for this special

Sides

Potatoes (GF+VGT) - $11 | $11.44

Served with a creamy Dijon dip

Veggies (GF+VGN) - $16 | $16.64

Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers

Polenta (GF+VGT) - $11 | $11.44

With Parmigiano Reggiano

Caponata (GF+VGN) - $12 | $12.48

Chilled Sicilian style sweet n’ sour eggplant, celery, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, pine nuts, castelvetrano olives & capers

Pizza Mortadella, Stracciatella, Pistachio - $27 | $28.08

Mozzarella, mortadella bolognese, burrata’s stracciatella, crumbled pistachio

Lobster, Crab, Asparagus Ravioli - $31 | $32.24

Filled with asparagus, crab, and lobster, sautéed in our signature Aurora sauce with a hint of bell pepper and onion

Cocktails

Spiritz Classico - $14 | $14.56

Aperol style, slice of orange

Spritz Amalfi - $14 | $14.56

Elderflower, lime, proseco, slice of lemon, thyme

Spritz Negroni - $15 | $15.6

A twist of the classic. Prosecco & Vermouth, bitters, slice of orange

Limoncello Spritz - $14 | $14.56

Prosecco, Limoncello, a slice of lemon and fresh mint

Lambrusco Twist - $14 | $14.56

Lambrusco, prosecco, slice of orange

Mimosa -$14 | $14.56

Prosecco, orange juice, slice of orange

Bellinis (Raspberry or Lemon) - $14 | $14.56

Float of sorbet, prosecco and mint

Vermouth - $10 | 10.4

Bar Selection

Sangria (Glass) - $12 | $12.48

Housemade. Refreshing & delicious

Sangria (Caraffe) - $25 | $26

Housemade. Refreshing & delicious

Prosecco Extra Dry - $14 | $14.56
Champagne Jaquart (Brut) - $17 | $17.68

Mocktails

Spritz Zero - $11 | $11.44

The classic without the buzz

Gin & Tonic -$11 | $11.44

Refreshing botanics

Malt & Cola - $11 | 11.44

Rye, oak, vanilla

Dark & Spicy - $11 | $11.44

Mixe of spiced ginger & lime

Edinger Beer - $11 | $11.44

Lambrusco, prosecco, slice of orange

Prosecco Zero - $11 | $11.44

Almost a prosecco

Pinot Grigio - $12 | $12.48

Sensazioni, non-acoholc

Montepulciano - $12 | $12.48

Sensazioni, non-alcoholic