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    Trofie marsala: excited as this pasta shape is hard to find. Fine but could've used a bit more depth of flavor. 3.75 stars
    Eve K.

    Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz with classic and few unique dishes and stellar cocktails. 3.5 stars Food: 3.5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Trofie marsala: this pasta shape is hard to find and when I do it's always with pesto so this was an interesting combo. Could've used a bit more depth of flavor and less soupy texture as I'm a fan of marsala. 3.5 stars - Meat ragu: meaty hub thought it was tasty. 3.5 stars - They made my son a fettuccine with chicken and butter he LOVED which I greatly appreciated. - Banana old fashioned: my hub could not stop raving about this cocktail - Atmosphere: tables in one room and bar in the other Midlight: - Bruchetta: fresh tomatoes were great, but couldn't get over the sliced bread not being toasted which lacked that crusty texture. 3 stars Lowlights: - The website and menu framed it as an upscale special occasion italian restaurant. It was fine, but didn't find that to be the case for our family holiday meal. Solid Italian food and cocktails would consider coming back for.

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    Sarah C.

    I think this may be a bit of a hidden gem. Very mellow/not busy on a Thursday night. The appetizers were the highlight. Both the Elk Carpaccio and the Fritto Misto were super good. And where do you get Elk? How cool is that. And Fritto misto was very well fried and crispy. Both were very healthy sized portions as well, we were expecting them to be at least only half as large. The cocktails were also very good. Clean, fresh, well balanced. We got a Spanish Paloma and a Girl in Every Port, and both were very tasty. For mains my husband got the Zuppa de Pesce which was good - had a ton of seafood in it and again was pretty large. But the apps were better. I got the special salmon linguine with vodka sauce and asparagus. The salmon was quite good, but the linguine itself was a bit undercooked, and the sauce was a bit too rich. We both were very full though with two apps and a main. The burgers I saw looked good - so since we weren't blown away by our mains, I think that could be the secret - come for cocktails, apps, and the burger.

    Seafood Risotto
    Nancy O.

    The best food in Santa Cruz without a doubt! We had dinner here Saturday night two weeks in a row. Last week we started with the Mushrooms, Fritto Misto and House Made Bread. The Fritto Misto is lightly dusted and fried perfectly. The calamari and tiger shrimp are just delicious. They have perfected their method. We had the Lobster Ravioli as our main entree and the Sea Scallop entree. Exquisitely presented and delicious! They do not skimp on their ingredients. Tonight we had to order the mushrooms again and the Fritto Misto appetizer. We also tried the roasted brussel sprouts. Again, it was all served to perfection. We ordered the Seafood Risotto and the Elk Carpaccio. It was beautiful sliced and prepared. The Elk was sweet and savory. It was a delicious complex blend for your entire palate. The Seafood Risotto was over flowing with seafood. Wow! This is the place to go! And the service we received was impeccable. They time the appetizers, entrees and desserts. Oblo has trained their staff in service and it shows. They are attentive and are constantly clearing plates. The servers and staff know what they are doing. I am raving about this restaurant! It is just what downtown Santa Cruz needs. Make a reservation. You will Not be disappointed!

    Pizza
    David B.

    I'm rooting for this place, but they need to 'step up' their outdoor seating game! We live in a town where people like being outside. The full bar, happy hour deals, and friendly staff are all winners. With a brighter sign/ lights and some outdoor ambiance magic, I'm confident they'll be the 'go-to' spot in no time. Food and drinks are already on point - let's hope they can 'dish out' some outdoor charm soon!

    Matcha crème brûlée with sour cherries

    Definitely some of the best eats I've experienced. Service was spot on throughout our meal. We will be returning soon!

    Beet salad

    We decided to take my visiting aunt to the Santa Cruz area on Thanksgiving to see the redwoods. While there we looked for a restaurant open for dinner and happened upon Oblò. Words cannot describe how lucky we were to have stumbled onto this place. My husband and I definitely enjoy going to unique and good places, but have noticed something in almost all but three Michelin three star restaurants; usually not all the course are good. The restaurant either has amazing salads, incredible appetizers, fantastic mains, mouthwatering deserts. But this was not the case for Oblò. Each course was top of the line. We shared two salads: a beet salad and an artichoke one. For our main course my husband had mushroom risotto, my aunt had carbonara, and I had gnocchi. All the dishes were incredible beyond words. for dessert my aunt had tiramisu and my husband had a chocolate ball. Both were in Heaven. My husband and I cannot wait for more relatives to visit or for another great reason to return. Hopefully for you, you will east at this amazing place before we do.

    Jojo H.

    Our first time since they change the name and ownership. The changed is "good". Bar area is so much better, counter is more modern. The table in the middle is a good addition. Our bar guys are so nice.

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    Very good dishes and priced right for an Italian restaurant. I would definitely recommend and come back again here.

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    10 months ago

    My favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz!! Food is fabulous!! Always get one of the specials. Pistachio bomb for dessert was amazing.

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    Great food with spot on cocktails. Service was impressive. Love this spot for people watching. These guys are good with large groups too.

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    It's the whole package: great food, amazing service, chilled ambiance. The gnocchi was Devine. Get it.

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    Excellent food, truly great food! wonderful atmosphere and staff are so friendly and make you so comfortable

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