Ristorante Casa Nostra

About Ristorante Casa Nostra

Unique Dining in the Redwoods

The flavors of Italy are here in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains at Casa Nostra. Just a short drive from the Silicon Valley, Casa Nostra offers authentic Italian cuisine. The setting is perfect for romantic weddings, festive birthdays, and corporate events. Our one-of-a-kind taproom is a refreshing oasis to escape the summer heat. Spend a day in the redwoods and experience the flavors of Italy today at Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond.

Ristorante Casa Nostra now stands where the previously, quite notorious “Ciao Bella” restaurant stood in Ben Lomond, California. Since 2012, Casa Nostra has been serving quality Italian food with an accent towards international cuisines.

Casa Nostra has been continually expanding and now includes an outdoor redwood grove and patio area, plus more recently a Tap Room that serves a dozen local beers, local and international wines, and an assortment of delicious finger-foods with an Italian flair. Join us for Brunch on Saturdays & Sunday too.

Come to Ristorante Casa Nostra for the live music in the latter part of most weeks, stay for the fresh seafood, local and Italian wines & beers, and daily food specials.

Hang out in the Tap Room or schedule a private-party for your upcoming occasion. With talented chefs and a dedicated wait staff, Casa Nostra suits most any occasion, is very family friendly AND the Tap Room & redwood dining grove are dog-friendly.

Also, if you are interested in baked goods, gelato, or other sweet & savory snacks, then cross the street to the Ben Lomond Baking Company for an expansive variety to choose from - plus the Baking Company is open until 8pm daily.

Hours

Reservations are only needed for large parties or if you're interested in booking a special event.

Breakfast Saturday & Sunday

8:30am ◊ 1:00pm

Lunch Daily

11:00am ◊ 4:00pm

Dinner Sunday Thru Thursday

4:00pm ◊ 9pm

Dinner Friday & Saturday

4:00pm ◊ 10pm

9217 Highway Nine
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 609-6132

Samplings from Our Menu

Organic gluten-free pasta & bread available, add 3

INSALATE & ANTIPASTI

GREEN KALE
green kale, lemon, soy sauce, red onion, goat cheese, olive oil, almonds11
CAPRESE
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil11.75
CAESAR SALAD
romaine heart lettuce, homemade dressing, shaved parmigiano, croutons8
CALAMARI AL FORNO
breaded calamari baked to perfection topped with fresh tomato12.75
IMPEPATA MISTA
sautéed peppered fresh mussels & clamps with garlic, lemon and white wine13.50
FUNGO GRIGLIATO
marinated and grilled Portobello mushroom topped with smoked mozzarella in butter, sage, marsala wine & a touch of cream11.50

PRIMI & SECONDI PIATTI

ORECCHIETTE CON LA SALSICCIA
sausage, garlic, white wine, broccolini, mushrooms, tomatoes, pecorino18.75
MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA
vegetarian eggplant parmigiana, classic recipe17.50
LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE
with mussels, clams, calamari, salmon, shrimp, & fresh tomato19.75
GNOCCHI RIPIENI
stuffed with porcini sautéed with shallots, garlic & pancetta19
SHORT RIBS
boneless short ribs with carrots, celery, onions, Italian herbs, red wine reduction, with potatoes and vegetables22
VEAL SCALOPPINE
in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and rosemary, with potatoes and vegetables24.50

DESSERTS

TIRAMISU
classic recipe with ladyfingers, espresso, creamy mascarpone6
PANNA COTTA
classic dessert "cooked cream" with vanilla and cinnamon6
LIMONCELLO SEMIFREDDO
semifreddo gelato with limoncello sauce in a champagne flute7
CREME BRULEE
a creamy vanilla base covered with a hard caramel layer6
TARTUFO
chocolate gelato, with a center of zabaglione flavoured gelato7
CANNOLI
homemade and delicious pastry shell stuffed with ricotta, chocolate8

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Italy comes to Ben Lomond...

Peter Burke, San Lorenzo Valley Press Banner

Must do dining in the Santa Cruz Mountains...

MontyMac, Ben Lomond

Best Italian place in all of the Santa Cruz area! Come for the Limoncello dessert, you won't regret it!

Brittany C, Santa Barbara

This place is worth a trip up the hill from Santa Cruz, or over from Los Gatos for a meal. You'll thank yourself for doing it. We drove down from Sebastopol and will do that again to eat here....

Molly M, Sebastopol

Amazing!!! This is the best Italian food I have ever had while in California!

Snehal S, San Jose