100 South Bay Accent Shan, 3739 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408/248- 8433. Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine featuring savory dishes rich in Eastern culinary traditions. $ Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar, Castro and California streets, Mountain View. 650/960- 3802. Authentic North Indian cuisine is served in an exotic yet casual atmosphere. $$ INTERNATIONAL Cijjo, 246 Castro St., Mountain- View. 650/282-5401. A unique and diverse mix of flavorful foods from around the globe served tapas style. $$ ITALIAN A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Ave., Campbell. 408/370- 7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in warm, attractive old-world setting. $$$ Bella Saratoga,14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/741-5115. Located in a renovated Victorian house in charming Saratoga village, Bella Saratoga boasts bountiful Italian dishes served with only the freshest ingredients. The menu includes homemade pastas, wild fish specials nightly, steaks and chops, traditional thin-crust pizzas, decadent desserts and the finest in domestic and Italian wines. Intimate yet elegant indoor and outdoor dining areas make this the ideal place to enjoy lunch or dinner on the way to an outing at Villa Montalvo or the Mountain Winery. Enjoy live music on Saturday nights or Sunday brunch. Book your private event in the banquet room, which seats up to 50. Full bar. $$ Cafe Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto. 650/326- 1626. The traditional, Italian-Mediterranean cuisine is served in a cozy, casual setting. $$ Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park. 650/ 322-1211. This popular neighborhood trattoria has become an Italian institution. $$ 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. $$ Da Mario, 14441 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 741-1518. A popular neighborhood eatery serving standout Italian-American cuisine. Pastas and desserts are made in house. $-$$ 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. $$$ Il Postale, 127 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-9600. A boisterous Italian-American bistro that has generous portions of great food, reasonable prices and warm, attentive service. $$ Paolo’s, 333 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/294- 2558. Exceptional contemporary adaptation of classic Italian cuisine. $$$ Pasta Moon, 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/726- 5125. Charming eatery serves only local, sustainable ingredients, fresh from the first bite of focaccia to the last spoonful of an artisan dessert. $$ 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 sundrenched Italian countryside. $ Ristorante Don Giovanni, 235 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/961-9749. Relaxed, atmosphere and large Italian menu ranges from charcoal broiled steaks to assorted pastas. $$ Tigelleria Organic Restaurant, 76 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/884-3808. Serving traditional Northern Italian dishes prepared organically. Also an extensive choice of a la carte antipasto. $$$ Vin Santo, 1346 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, 408/920- 2508. Authentic Italian pastas, meats and seafood dishes uniquely crafted and prepared to mouthwatering perfection. $$$ Vivace Ristorante, 1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650/637-0611. Vivace means lively, and Executive Chef Scott Cinfio’s Northern Italian creations live up to the restaurant’s name. $$ Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza, San Jose (Willow Glen), 408/ 971-7080; San Jose (Westgate), 408/871-0400; Los Gatos, 408/354-5566. Outstanding pizzas, full bar and large menu with fun appetizers. $ 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. $$ Azuma Japanese Cuisine, 19645 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/257-4057. A Cupertino institution, the menu at this popular family-friendly restaurant offers something delicious that everyone will enjoy. $$ Blowfish Sushi To Die For, 355 Santana Row, Suite 1010, San Jose. 408/345-3848. A hip dining spot serving both traditional and modern sushi, sashimi and teppan dishes. $$ Bluefin, 754 The Alameda, Suite 10, San Jose. 408/931-6875. Sushi, sashimi and more modern fare, with unique fish imported from Japan at the peak of its flavor. $$ 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. $$ BEST BITES Casa de Cobre Menara Moroccan
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2014
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