June/July 2017 103 Enzo’s Italian, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, 408/255-2686. With an all-Italian crew at the helm, this eatery dishes up authenticity—including fresh gnocchi and seafood ravioli—in a fast-paced, modern setting. $$ ll Fornaio, Santa Clara, 408/217-8844; San Jose. 408/271-3366; Palo Alto. 650/853-3888. Il Fornaio stays true to authentic Italian recipes and timehonored cooking methods. $$$ 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. $$ Italico, 341 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/473- 9616. This pasta-centric bistro is popular for meatballs and other classic dishes along with its extensive variety of Italian wines. $$ 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. $$ Spalti Ristorante, 417 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/327-9390. Authentic Northern Italian cuisine, featuring well-prepared fresh pasta, seafood, chicken and veal in a casual setting. $$ Tigelleria Organic Restaurant, 76 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/884-3808. Serving traditional Northern Italian dishes prepared organically. Also an extensive choice of a la carte antipasto. $$$ Vesta, Redwood City, 650/362-5052. The art of the slice is elevated with the infusion of oldworld mastery of wood-fired pizza preparation. Other delicacies include burrata and gelato. $ Vin Santo, 1346 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, 408/920- 2508. Authentic Italian pastas, meats and seafood dishes uniquely crafted and prepared to mouthwatering perfection. $$$ Vivace Ristorante, 1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650/ 637-0611. “Vivace” means lively, and Executive Chef Scott Cinfio’s Northern Italian creations live up to the restaurant’s name. $$ JAPANESE Akane, 250 Third St., Los Altos. 650/941- 8150. Authentic Japanese cuisine featuring an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi and tasty beef, chicken and seafood dinner entrees. $$ Azuma Japanese Cuisine, 19645 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/257-4057. A Cupertino institution, the menu at this family-friendly restaurant offers dishes that everyone will be able to enjoy. $$ Bushido, 156 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/ 386-6821. Offering Japanese izakaya dining, where people gather in a casual atmosphere to drink and enjoy small, unique plates. $$ Fuki-Sushi, 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/494-9383. Fresh seafood, vegetable and rice delectables, teriyaki and light, crispy tempura are the mainstays at this long-time local favorite gathering place. $$ Kappo Nami Nami, 240 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/964-6990. Cutting-edge, kappo-style Japanese cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$ Kaizen Japanese Bar & Grill, 330 E Hamilton Ave #7, Campbell. 408/370-1600. This modern 2 015 Celebrating 13 years in Downtown Mt. View Tarragon Café PRO BONO MEDITERRANEAN IT ALIAN CUISINE C L A SS I C E U R O P E A N F A R E FULL BAR • FINE WINES • BANQUET S A MENU OF ALL -NATURAL MEATS, WILD-CAUGHT SEAFOOD & ORGANIC PRODUCE 2437 BIRCH ST., PALO ALTO • 650.326.1626 • WWW.CAFEPROBONO.COM
South Bay Accent - June/July 2017
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