Amalfi's Grill
1740 N. First St., San Jose
(408) 793-3928
An Italian steakhouse, located at the Hyatt San Jose.
Bella Mia
58 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 280-1993
www.bellamia.com
Italian cuisine in a turn-of-the-century setting; patio seating available.
Bella Saratoga
14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
(408) 741-5115
www.bellasaratoga.com
Italian favorites served inside a beautiful Victorian home.
Brio
1190 California Dr., Burlingame
(650) 348-6615
www.ristorantebrio.com
Refreshing gourmet Italian food and a vivacious, breezy atmosphere.
Buca di Beppo
643 Emerson St., Palo Alto
(650) 329-0665
Also: The Pruneyard, Campbell
(408) 377-7722
Also: 855 Howard (between 4th & 5th), San Francisco
(415) 543-POPE
www.bucadibeppo.com
Great home-style Italian cooking, generous portions, and loads of fun.
Gabriella Cafe
Cedar St. at Locust, Santa Cruz
(831) 457-1677
www.gabriellacafe.com
Quaint interior, flower-decorated patio and enticing Northern Italian cuisine.
Il Postale
127 W. Washington St., Sunnyvale
(408) 733-9600
www.ilpostale.com
A lively Italian-American bistro housed in an old post office.
It's Italia Pizzeria
40K Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay
(650)726-4444
Creative pastas, grilled specialities, salads and some of the best pizza on the coast.
La Posta (Vecchia)
358 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 45-PASTA (457-2782)
This trattoria offers a seasonal menu in the traditional Italian style.
Nicolino’s Italian - Prime Rib & Seafood
1228 Reamwood Ave. (at Tasman), Sunnyvale.
(408) 734-5323
www.nicolinosgardencafe.com
Authentic Italian cuisine with live music and entertainment Tuesday through Saturday.
Pasta Moon
315 Main St.; Half Moon Bay
(650) 726-5125
www.pastamoon.com
Contemporary Italian specialties include wood-oven roastings, fresh local seafood and handmade pasta.
Ristorante Italiano
555 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 458-2321
www.ristoranteital.com
Traditional and innovative Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful outdoor patio.
Ristorante Rocca
1205 Broadway Ave., Burlingame
(650) 344-3900
www.ristoranterocca.com
Whimsical countryside murals, a Florentine copper and bronze ceiling and a Venetian-style balcony complement fine Northern Italian cuisine.
Vito's New York Trattoria
90 Skyport Dr., San Jose
(408) 453-1000
www.myvitos.com
The freshest ingredients create delicious Italian dishes, including New York pizza.
Vivace Ristorante
1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont
(650)637-0611
www.vivacerestaurant.com
Lively atmosphere and authentic Northern Italian dishes.

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