Soon the frustration will end for folks who have been unable to get a meal at Lillian's Italian Kitchen, the popular Eastside restaurant in a small spot at 1116 Soquel Ave.
After nine years and a TripAdvisor rating of fourth best restaurant in Santa Cruz based on customer reviews, the owners are about to move into a bigger space — double the seating — in the historic Ebert Building with the clock tower at 1148 Soquel Ave. They have hired almost 15 new employees to join their staff of 17.