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.
Il Fornaio is a traditional Italian restaurant with a classy ambiance, located in downtown Palo Alto off University Avenue. With the option of outdoor seating, the restaurant is the perfect place for lunch or dinner on a nice warm day. Il Fornaio serves traditional Italian dishes all over California and several other states to thousands of families year-round. It has a wonderful bakery and also provides catering services for personal and business events.