Bedda Mia,

736 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

"I went with my friends. I ordered a Parmigiana that was terrible. The eggplants were nonexistent, completely dissolved, and the sauce was not at all reduced. The salmon gnocchi cost $30 with hardly any salmon, and the gnocchi tasted like flour. The Amatriciana was very expensive and had almost no guanciale. On top of that, $4 for 4 slices of bread. To top it off, the atmosphere was super depressing To finish a had stomachache the next day"

"At Bedda Mia, we were welcomed into a warm ambiance, perfect for an authentic Italian dining experience. The menu, rich with a variety of traditional flavors, did not disappoint. AMAZING SEAFOOD! Each dish was prepared with care and very fresh ingredients. The service was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff enhancing the overall experience. Bedda Mia is a gem for anyone seeking a genuine Italian experience with great seafood dishes. Absolutely 5 stars!"

"Amazing entrées and dessert! The staff were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about what they served. Having been my first time at this restaurant, i was curious to see what they would recommend. They hit the nail on the head for me. We started with Calamari which was very tasty and flaky with a delicious sauce. For an entrée I had the Risotto Al Frutti Di Mari and the others in my party had the lasagna. Large portions and such delicious food. Finished it off with a canoli they they specifically make a certain way. It was amazing! Thank you for the great recommendation for dinner I will be returning on my next visit!!"

"We went to Bedda Mia on the east side for a late afternoon lunch. Overall, we don’t regret giving them a try. The staff, though slow, were all incredibly friendly and kind. Both of our entrees were delicious. But unfortunately our appetizer was a disappointment and the corrugated plastic roofing over their outdoor seating area was so hot it was like eating in a greenhouse. We started with the calamari and crab cake appetizer. The calamari was lightly breaded (which we love) but unfortunately extremely salty. We couldn’t finish it. The crab cakes were quite overcooked, dry and not very flavorful. My bf ordered the fettuccine with fish ragu . It had an abundance of mussels, clams, salmon and calamari. He loved it. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the fettuccine was wonderful. I ordered the mushroom risotto. I’m a huge mushroom lover and this risotto did not disappoint, full of porcini and cremini mushrooms. This is hands down the best risotto I have ever eaten! We will definitely go back. However, we will sit inside on our next visit and skip the calamari and crab cakes."

"Everything was very good, especially the arancini, of which there were 3 variations. The white wine, sage and butter sauce on the short rib ravioli with speck was also quite tasty. A family run affair. Will definitely be coming back."