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Lillian's Italian Kitchen


Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1116 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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#24 of 233 restaurants in Santa Cruz
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Address: 1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  • Phone:  831-425-2288
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“The Kind of Restaurant All Cities Need More of!”
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5 of 5 stars
Marker008 1 contribution
Truckee
Feb 15, 2009

Great concept and amazing food, this little gem of a restaurant makes a great culinary experience for any local or traveller in the Santa Cruz area. Reminiscent of the many small ecclectic family-operated restaurants in Italy. This restaurant boasts authentic family recipes that are truly amazing. After my wife and I stopped on a trip up the coast, we decided... more

“Our favorite Italian food in Santa Cruz”
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5 of 5 stars
GEMowner 1 contribution
Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

By far the best Italian food that we have tasted all over the US. We have been there ten or more times and are always pleased. Only place around that I know of to get pasta e fagioli and it is delicious. more

“Casual, delicious, and a GREAT value!”
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5 of 5 stars
Chuck, Santa Cruz 24 contributions
Santa Cruz, CA
May 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We live about four blocks from Lilian's so it's extremely convenient, and we're always looking for places that offer good value. We have now been to Lilian's about five times, and it's consistently good and we've never spent over $50 including tip for a dinner for two with wine. There can be a wait, but you get to enjoy the... more

“Coziest Italian kitchen in Santa Cruz”
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ageeweir 2 contributions
Santa Cruz
Feb 3, 2008
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Lillian's is a genuine family-run local Italian business that makes you feel like you are part of the family. The father is the host, the mother does the bills, one son waits table and the other son cooks. Since there's not much of a waiting area, the owner will take down your name and phone number and send you to... more

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Lillian's Italian Kitchen Address

1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Tel: 831-425-2288
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.