La Strada Ristorante is an Italian-style restaurant located on University Avenue in Palo Alto. The location offers a wide range of traditional dishes, including appetizers, pizza, pasta, fish and seafood. Some menu options include roasted chicken and vegetables, butternut squash ravioli, braised pork, risotto, quail, spaghetti frutti di mare and more. The location offers private dining services and has a separate area for up to 25 guests. It also has an extensive wine list.
This family-friendly restaurant has plenty of seating and parking. Order a classic Italian dish like chicken parmigiana and spaghetti and Meatballs, or opt for something a little different off the specials menu. During lunch, a popular choice is the unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks combination. Wash it down with a beer, wine or handcrafted lemonade and be sure to save room for a luscious dessert.
Vero is located right off University Avenue in down town Palo Alto. There's plenty of parking available in the area including several free lots. Vero is a Palo Alto local favorite, serving high-quality traditional and modern Italian food.
Vero works with local purveyors to ensure that they support the community and provide their customers with the best quality ingredients. They serve food that is seasonal to maximize on the freshness of the produce available.
The restaurant is often crowded, so call in to see if reservations are necessary. The staff is very warm, attentive and friendly.
Palo Alto and Sicily meet at Caffe Riace on Sheridan Avenue. A full service Italian restaurant, Caffe Riace makes homemade pastas and in-house desserts. They offer seating indoors or outside on their large garden patio. Caffe Riace has a wine list to compliment the classic Sicilian menu. They offer private parties on the patio and private dining rooms inside for up to twenty guests.
Classic Italian cuisine is what the Pasta Restaurant on University Avenue serves everyday of the week. From lasagna to spaghetti and meatballs, to classic pasta dishes with fresh clams and tomato sauce. The eatery features many Italian specialties like gnocchi, chicken parmigana, saltimbocca and many desserts. There is both inside and outside seating.