April/May 2016 93 Vedas Indian Restaurant, 560 N. Abel St., Milpitas. 408/945-1500. Authentic Indian dishes fragrantly spiced and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. $$ INTERNATIONAL Cijjo, 246 Castro St., MountainView. 650/282- 5401. A unique and diverse mix of flavorful foods from around the globe served tapas style. $$ ITALIAN A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Avenue, Campbell. 408/370-7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in warm, attractive old-world setting. $$$ Bella Saratoga, 14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/741-5115. Wonderful Italian dishes such as salmon ravioli and eggplant parmigiana. Charming outdoor seating available. $$ Café Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-1626. A local favorite for years, Café Pro Bono offers an elaborate dining experience in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Dinner choices are seemingly endless, from classic Italian pasta dishes such as spaghetti with Bolognese sauce and organic lemon linguine and clams to creatively prepared Mediterranean entrees such as Greek chicken smothered in fresh oregano sauce or Niman range filet mignon with a green peppercorn brandy sauce. These savory meals are complemented by select fine wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and, of course, Italy. To top it all off, dessert offerings include Tiramisu, gelato or a decadent chocolate cake. The restaurant also has a full bar and two banquet rooms available for private events seating anywhere from 10 to 50 people. $$ Centonove, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/384- 4007. Italian-style café specializing in wood-fired pizzas and a wide range of housemade pastas. $$ Enoteca La Storia, 416 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/625-7272. Italian wine bar featuring traditional small plates along with an extensive selection of fine wines. $$ I Gatti, 25 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/399-5180. Fine Italian dining in a comfortable setting; the cuisine pays tribute to various Italian regions and ranges from pizza to rack of lamb. $-$$ Il Fornaio, San Jose. 408/271-3366; Palo Alto. 650/853-3888. In the trattoria tradition, Il Fornaio stays true to authentic Italian recipes and time-honored cooking methods. $$$ Il Postale, 100 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733- 9600. This popular Italian- American bistro has made a name for itself over the past 20 years at the old post office building in Sunnyvale. $$ La Pastaia, (Hotel De Anza) 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. A seasonal menu of contemporary Italian dishes is served in a newly renovated dining Orchard City Kitchen space. Wine Spectator award-winner. $$ Pasta Moon, 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/ 726-5125. Charming eatery serves only local, sustainable ingredients, fresh from the first bite of focaccia to the last spoonful of an artisan dessert. $$ Pasta Pomodoro, 378 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/241-2200. The romance and authentic, bold flavors of this eatery make you think you’re in the sun-drenched Italian countryside. $ 2 015 Celebrating 13 years in Downtown Mt. View
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2016
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