Caruso’s Tuscan Cuisine - Capitola

At Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine, diners are taken on a culinary journey to Italy with each dish crafted with fresh, flavorful ingredients and authentic Tuscan passion, creating a delightful symphony of flavors.

Without a doubt, this Italian restaurant is the top spot in the Capitola/Santa Cruz area. It tends to get busy on Friday nights and weekends due to its small size, so it's recommended to make a reservation in advance. The fettuccine vodka dish is absolutely delicious!

We ate at this restaurant around a month ago and it was fantastic! The food was fresh and well-prepared, the service was welcoming and friendly. My gnocchi was delicious, my husband enjoyed his pasta, and our daughter loved her meal as well. Our daughter has serious nut allergies and they were able to cater to her needs because they have strict control over their ingredients, breads, and kitchen. This is a small, family-owned restaurant with a lot of heart and delicious food.

Such good service owners are so kind food is delicious

Their food was delicious but we waited 1 hour 45 minutes from the time that we sat down to get our order. The portions of the pasta dishes were also inconsistent—some had a large portion but the ravioli only had four small pieces for the whole dish.