What a treat! We had dinner here last Saturday evening and we could not be more pleased with the dinners, servers and quaint decor. We have dined so very many places in Santa Cruz but have never had such attentive service and an exceptional meal. Everything was just perfect from start to finish. We had the charcuterie for appetizers. And then we ordered the Ravioli as well as the Steak and Lobster. Scopazzi's has both excellent food and service. read more

Scopazzi's - Banana's Foster - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

History lovers delight! Built in 1912, the high redwood-beamed ceilings and warm lighting create such a wonderful ambience, I want to come on a rainy night and just hunker down over this wonderful comfort food and a Pinot Noir. Excellent service, huge portions, and the kids LOVE it here. The Kid's menu is great and the complimentary ice cream that comes in a glass always delights them. (The kids love the pesto!) read more

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We went for a nice dinner for our Anniversary. Was seated, but waited and waited. Finally after 15 good minutes we went to the host up front and she said:: oh! Where are you seated!? ( she seated us). Server came soon after with apologies. She was attentive and helpful after that. NOW for the meal, we ordered fettuccine Alfredo and the prime rib dinner special. The Alfredo dish was very similar to a kindergartens art project involving flour and water to create a dough figure . Mushy, flavorless and near cold. We asked for additional parm to add, but it was no help-the worst I have ever experienced. Flour and dough, yuck. Prime rib was better, not too hot however. Baked potato was half hard in spots-no butter with potato, again had to ask for some! Champagne was wrong from our order-supposed to be an Italian prosecco, but was instead a basic run of the mill type- was told " we're out of the Italian" she was going to serve the junk , without asking, but luckily we saw the label! Be Careful, for a small and locals restaurant that touts delicious Italian fare, it was a bust. Not again! read more

Read this! Beautiful location!- plenty of parking- the outside isn't too flashy but once you walk in it is BEAUTIFUL! it's so wonderful and old fashioned. The bar tender was this super sweet blonde lady I wish I had gotten her name but she was very ontop of making sure I was comfortable despite the busy commotion of regulars, drink orders, phone orders etc. I was impressed at how happy she seemed despite having to work so hard! the regulars were there chatting and joking around the whole vibe there was so peaceful and happy. I was curious to see how the actual food would taste and the food is what made me decide to actually write a review since I don't write many lol. The salad was so good. Like steakhouse level cold plate, fully coated extra crunchy lettuce and croutons. Then I got the chicken fettuccine! Chicken was perfect! Noodles perfect! Sauce delicious. Omg the Food was exceptional, drink was strong, service was fast and kind, place was beautiful. The bathrooms cute and clean. I was already happy enough then someone sat down and started playing live piano music! Haha omg it was so great, ofc I can't guarantee your experience will be as great as mine but I think it worth risking to find out for yourself ! read more

Scopazzi's - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

Cool and classy restaurant with great ambiance both inside and on the outside patio. Charcuterie board, wine, & house bread were all yummy & plenty for just me. Good prices & fast service. Would recommend if in the area! read more

Scopazzi's - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

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Came here with my family for a nicer dinner on a Saturday evening and there was plenty of seating. We sat outside on the patio because we brought our dog, which they very kindly accommodated. They were happy to give us a water bowl for him. Great service, very friendly servers! The actual interior of the restaurant is very much a snapshot of an older era of Boulder Creek - the inside gives a dark, antique, museum-like ambiance with lovely live piano. The bar area especially looked inviting. I got the Calamari Steak and had it with the salad. The calamari was grilled well and cut easy, and the flavor was rather plain but texture was great, which I prioritize in calamari because overcooking it can cause it to be like rubber. The vegetables felt very fresh as well. They gave my mother the incorrect dish, but when they realized this, they immediately went to make her the pasta that she originally ordered without hesitation and left her with the accidental salmon dish she was served as well. Really great customer service, overall we had a good family dinner here! read more

Scopazzi's - Calamari Steak - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

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I came on a Saturday night and it was packed. But they did have a table for me right away. I was warned though that service will be slow cuz it's so busy. I sat for a good 15 mins and this older grey haired waiter was helping the tables around me but he wouldn't even make eye contact with me. Then a female waitress came over and apologized for the wait and said there was a miscommunication as to who was serving my table. Would have been nice if the male waiter at least said someone would be with me and tell the waitress that her table was waiting to be helped. Anyway, since the female waitress took over everything was smooth sailing. I ordered the wood plank salmon with a house salad to start. The house salad was actually really good. Nice and fresh with a good selection of veggies including beets. The salmon was good. The sauce was a little odd, but the veggies and rice were tasty. Not sure that the quality and portion size justified the $42 price tag, I'll probably come back to try their pasta. It's an Italian place after all. read more

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The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I was a nice surprise in such a small little town

I was excited to dine here due to its history (Est in 1912!). The high beamed ceilings redwood throughout, fantastic building. Went with friends on a Labor Day weekend and Scopazzi's was not prepared. It seems they had a large influx seated all at once - problem #1, not managed properly; i.e. little advance planning, and did not have experience enough to at least stagger seating so they could handle customers appropriately. My friends and I were enjoying ourselves and were easy going, however. Our waiter was flustered and sweating. It took about 30 minutes to get our drinks, ok, fine. Appetizer of Oysters Rockefeller came and the sauce on top tasted like a large dollop of mayonnaise, so bad, after trying one each we left the rest untouched. Entrees were nothing short of exceptionally bad. I split the Halibut with muscles and clams, the plate was hot and every item on it was completely devoid of any moisture. It was like it had been sitting so long under a heat lamp it was dehydrated. The halibut was hard as if day old, and I have never been served dried out shellfish in my life. Hard to understand how anyone thought this dish was ok to serve. After waiting 1.5 hours, I ate about 1/2 of mine, due to hunger, but my friend found it inedible and left on the plate. My other friend ordered Linguini Vongole, a very simple dish that is easy to make it's just linguini and clams. His pasta was slathered with tomatoes and mushrooms, seemingly to cover up the fact that there were barely any clams. It was astonishing. Nowhere in the history of restaurants has anyone tossed random ingredients into a simple Vongole. This is the kind of thing I might expect at a truck stop in the middle of Nebraska, but not a historic restaurant in the Bay Area with outrageous high-end pricing. Scopazzi's seems to be managed by those who have, at most, an outdated idea of hospitality and little management skill, and the restaurant is in dire need of a chef. It's like a price-gouging Denny's with alcohol. Go for a beer and the ambiance, but that is all. read more

We went for a birthday dinner on Sunday 11/30. We had a wonderful experience! The service by our server, Allan, was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed their meals. This is not a rushed experience, there is plenty of time for conversation and to enjoy your drinks and appetizers. I love how historic the restaurant is. There was someone playing piano that evening and it was so nice. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner. read more

Scopazzi's - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

Best atmosphere and service. Food was utterly awful, really terrible!!! Makes me so sad! The bruschetta was flavorless nothing. A absolute fail. The oysters Rockefeller were edible. Our server was very nice and my wine was tasty. Again food was less than zero. read more

Scopazzi's - Oyster - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

This is a restaurant with excellent food and service!! I visited this time on a short trip, but it is definitely one of those restaurants I would love to visit again. read more

First time here after passing by many times. We only had salads for lunch so it is hard to fully judge the food but the Cobb and the Italian salads were huge, filled with a wide variety of ingredients and quite good. Service was excellent. The place is a wonderful throwback to a different era but that is part of the experience. I look forward to returning for a full meal. read more

Amazing ambiance, the food was amazing and the waiters were very friendly. 10/10 would recommend visiting this restaurant next time your in santa cruz read more

This place is always great!! I do miss Talal and the boulder Creek community lost an amazing man when he passed This place is a staple and I won't ever stop coming here read more

They put out amazing good food and have trained staff who are very friendly and competent. Have been there for Thanksgiving and it was delicious and special, especially in their main dining room which is very elegant. read more

Atmosphere is really interesting. Not sure if there's certain lore to the building but it almost felt like a converted house. The interior was also really cool. Liked the bathrooms. Lighting was definitely dark (everywhere except the bathroom) but that wasn't necessarily bad (at least during the day). Garlic bread was pretty good. Not sure if it was worth the money tho. Got a salad. It was kinda weird ngl. A lot of pickled veggies for some reason (in a Cobb)... I don't think that's normal and I will admit, I did not love it. Kinda made it fun. Something different. Server was nice. Not sure how busy the rest of the restaurant was. read more

So disappointed. I've been coming here over 30 years and it's lost its way. It was a slow night and service was very sporadic. I had to send my food back as it arrived cold. The food has taken a nose dive. Used to be more authentic Italian now very generic and overpriced I hate to write this review but unfortunately will not be coming back. read more

What a great lunch today! We went for lunch, a work lunch. They were only serving the brunch menu. Our waitress was so awesome! We had our hearts set on the lunch menu. I wanted the ricotta cheese ravioli with a gorgonzola cream sauce and she wanted the linguine and clams. So the waitress said, "it's not really busy in here right now, I'll ask the chef if he can make those dishes for you today" and he did! So accommodating! And it was sooo delicious! Thanks for the really great meals today! Only my second time there ever, and will definitely be going back. For drinks next time also! read more

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I had lunch here today and was thrilled to hear that Scops is now serving brunch everyday! I ordered scrambled eggs with sausage, the plate included fresh fruit, potatoes, toast, and a lemon poppyseed muffin. Everything was delicious! The eggs were creamy and perfectly cooked, the potatoes were crispy and tender, the fruit was ripe and sweet, and the muffin was a tasty bonus. As always, the service was great. Niko was friendly and attentive. The kitchen was quick, they always get our food out in time for us to get back to work. read more

Incredible ambience, delicious food, excellent service. I've been going to Scopazzi's for decades. It never disappoints. This is formal dining in Boulder Creek, so please dress accordingly; no shorts or tank tops. The atmosphere is relaxed, but it is a sophisticated upscale resturant. I highly recommend it for a special occasion or when you want to feel special! read more

I'm not sure why this place isn't rated high. The food was super fresh. Never had a fresher chicken nuggets in entire US. The service was super nice as well. Strongly recommend going here if you're in the area. Ambiance was also interesting and nice! read more

I decided to give Scopazzi's another chance, after a few years of not going there due to a drop in quality of the food. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and was very disappointed with it. The Marinara sauce was boring, pedestrian and tasted like it was taken right out of a can and pored on the eggplant. Actually most canned sauces usually have some Italian spices in them which I couldn't taste. The eggplant was not breaded and undercooked. Overall one of the worst I've eaten, so when asked how I was enjoying it, I told the waitress and she exchanged it for a cob salad. Kudos to her for that. read more

Horrible.. go to lillans.. offered us a free desert be cause of the quality of the food. Then charged us for it.

Our server Danny was on point and didn't skip a beat! It was the best Thanksgiving dinner I have ever had at a restaurant. I give this restaurant an A+++ 5 Star read more

One of the nicest classic dining rooms in the Bay Area. Redwood paneling, river rock fireplace. Open beams. Beautiful The food is 1960s Italian grill. Steak. Fish. Pasta. You can get a Caesar and pepper steak prepared tableside. Who still does that? Decent wine list. Competent bar tenders. Round it out Michelin it isn't. But reliable food in a beautiful setting read more

formal dining in Boulder Creek. Every special occasion is atoned with a celebratory meal at scopazzis. The bar is a little more relaxed but still very classy. read more

My husband took me here for Valentine's Day dinner and it was great! The ambiance reminds me of old school Italy. My family is Italian and it reminded me of my Grandpa's house and his cooking. And even thought it was Valentine's Day and super busy, the service was awesome. Scopazzi's is a little hidden gem in the Bay Area. We will be back! read more

Good food, good service, great ambience, but a bit overpriced. Haven't been since the owner passed away, and they now have brunch 2 days each week which I haven't tried. read more

When you find yourself in the deep woods above Santa Cruz, this is the restaurant for you. The food was solid but you're really going for the memorable atmosphere & ambience. Feels like a historical building from the logging or gold mining days. Service was excellent and entertaining with table side prepared Caesar salad to start the meal and a bananas foster prepared at your table to end the meal, with all the food & drinks flowing in between. Go check this place out, next time you're driving through Boulder Creek. read more

Scopazzi's - Outside - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

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Stopped for dinner on a whim with no expectations. Had the raspberry lemon martini, salads, oysters, and filet and pasta main courses. Good service and atmosphere while seated outdoors on the patio. Good portions and friendly service. Nothing that stands out as outstanding, but would come back if in the area again. read more

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Everything was great the drinks were amazing the veal was tender and moist the potatoes were to dye for also our waitress was very accommodating read more

An all time old school favorite of mine and NEVER disappoints Lunch here this Friday and had this beautiful garden salad with the most delicious grilled prawns I think I've ever eaten! read more

Great spot tucked away in the mountains . Abundant options for drinks and meals. The only thing missing was some delicious bread and maybe olive oil and spices for dipping. Call it 4.9 stars. read more

Can't believe I've taken this long to dip into the Scopazzi's pool. I've driven by for decades, always wondered about it, but have never wondered in. It's one of my new favorites. Super cool atmosphere, feels like an old hunting lodge from yesteryear. Food was good, a lot of the classics, some prepared table side. Drinks and dessert were amazing. If you're thinking about checking it out, go! Don't wait decades like I did. read more

Scopazzi's - Neon Sign. - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

May be the best place in the Valley. The food is always first rate and we love sitting in the room with the bar and the fireplace. Birthdays and anniversaries Yes, but also just great any time. read more

Our go to spot for birthdays, anniversaries, life's moments that shoud be treasured. Great service, food, and bar. Support local businesses. read more

everything looked so good and tasted so yummy. I swear their mashed potatoes were so good i wanted more . our server was very sweet and friendly, and this place is dog friendly they even give them a water bowl. the place is decorated so pretty inside and out , even the bathroom. read more

Scopazzi's - fettuccini alfredo, chicken parmigiana, and the special - New American Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

1st time, last time. Lillian's in Santa Cruz is much better. The food here is mediocre. the service was horrible. The tables around us had different waiters, and they were very attentive. We wanted 15 minutes before our waitress came running over. She was very rushed when she did show up. All the tables around us received their drinks and food way before us, and we were sat long before them. Also, it was not that busy either, so I'm not sure why we had such bad service. Ambiance is fine, definitely old school vibe. read more

I was there for the first time with my family and loved it. This place is very nice with good service and the most important thing the owner come to your table and ask you if everything is ok. Which is so great. Thank you all. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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