Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Aptos

This is our favorite restaurant and we always return for important celebratory events. Last night, every single food item we ordered was off the charts delicious. Nancy was a lovely waitress who was also enjoyable to chat with. The only wrinkle in our experience was that our table was not ready for us despite having a reservation, so we had to wait. But it is Valentine's Day weekend and was a busy evening at Cafe Cruz. We had a lovely evening and a fabulous meal!

This was our first time dining at Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar and we were extremely pleased! We had the most delicious dinner. We started with paté di anatra and tre mozzarelle. Our entrees were mezzaluna di zucca, pappardelle con bolognese di maiale, and 2 in our party ordered the rigatoni alla buttera. We finished with the housemade Gelato 3 mini scoops of pistachio, maraschino cherry, and vanilla, and one delectable affogato. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful! We look forward to coming back again & again.

I had a fantastic dining experience at Dio Deka. This Greek-Mediterranean gem truly delivers on flavor and hospitality. The yogurt was absolutely delicious, and the sauce made with it was just as incredible—rich, tangy, and the perfect complement to the dishes. The little amuse-bouche surprises between courses were a great touch, making the meal feel extra special. As for the main dishes, the lamb chops were cooked to perfection—juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The meatballs were equally amazing, well-seasoned and so satisfying. On top of the great food, the service was outstanding. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for amazing Greek-Mediterranean food with warm hospitality.

Pasta Moon is my favorite Italian restaurant in the world the service and the food is beyond my expectations!! I brought my sister and brother-in-law, and they truly enjoy their experience and their dishes! I have their famous lasagna, which would definitely feed you to three people, and my sister had the Cara Cara salad, Frito misto and pasta. I am a loyal fan!

Fantastic experience at Grandview for my husband's birthday celebration. Very attentive service and the food was outstanding. It was a chilly windy evening so we sat inside but we were still able to enjoy the view. We started off with the calamari- cooked perfectly, we then each had a salad- the Caesar Salad and the GV Tres Colori- both were beautiful and tasty. My husband ordered the Lobster Carbonaro and I had the wild Salmone Grandview, we were both very happy with our entrées. Highly recommend!