Persephone

Absolutely excellent. I enjoyed the food, the service, everything. Our waiter was also an owner, and he obviously loves his work. We had a number of food allergies represented in our party, and they were accommodating of everything we threw at them. We also brought kids! Gasp! They took good care of the kids, too.

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Go. Enjoy great food from dedicated workers, and support a local business. You won't regret it.

Excellent food! Excellent service! A great place for a special night out!

Definitely one of our favorites in the Santa Cruz area. A focused, seasonal menu. We always do the 3-4 course pairing and are always impressed with the thought and attention given to make that experience fun for us. Excellent service and a nice astethic inside.

I have been here several times and never a single time I was let down. I usually order the 3 course menu ($60) including appetizer, pasta, and an entree. Yes the portion is smaller than a la carte, but neither my partner nor I felt we needed to order more. The Chef is also good at making soup. It’s so good I was seriously considering order a regular bowl.

Wine by glass is quite pricey, usually between $12-15/glass. We decided to go with a bottle that fits within the budget we are more comfortable with.

It’s a family owned restaurant so maybe that’s why it feels even more homier. The paintings on the walls were painted by the mother of the chef. It does get busy on the weekends. It’ll make the whole dining experience even better if they can reduce the number of tables in the restaurant. Our table was really close to other tables it reminded me of my dining experience in Paris.

Had an excellent dinner here recently with my brother. We both started off with a local beer (they have a great selection of local beers). We ordered soup to start, he the sausage lentil and I the butternut squash. Both soups were delicious. He had the fresh albacore tuna entree and loved it. I had a homeade pasta dish that was very yummy. Homemade bread served with dinner too. The service was excellent. Great place to celebrate a special occasion. This is a family run business. Definitely a keeper.