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This is one of my family and I;s most favorite restaurant. I've been going there since i was 4 yrs old...ask my mom she has a really cute story about how polite and proper i was!
Brushetta is a MUST! they will offer you cheese on it...and please doo it. Brushetta isnt anything without parmesan. DUH!! The house salad is soo signature..you will never taste such succulently seasoned butter lettuce in your life! I was a veggie for soo long...i havent ordered anything beyond that. I will personally recommend their awesome pesto al penne...its rich and insanly saucy and delicious. They also serve it with toasted pine nuts..which really texturizes the dish...mmmm! That or i'd go with the simple CappelIini Al Pomodoro e basilico. Add that extra topping of parmesan too. It is so simple but soo delicious! One of my sisters will strictly order this dish!
My other sister and my mom, would recommend the veal scallopini and piccatta ...only one other time did my mom order the special which was..Seafood stuffed cannolini...which i nibbled on and was super satisfied!! My dad orders the same thing every time....the rack of lamb. My Brother in law loves the pizzas! They have an extensive wine list...im not a true wino...i appreciate my Italian food with a big glass of rose..pink and light...mmmm. Everything is beautifully plated and its worth every penny!! Excellent service. A step up from casual but doo it... embrace dressing up and eating well!
Dining at Carpaccio the other day was a first for me but not for my date.
The atmosphere was a little older than my typical go-to's being that I am 22, but the service was excellent. We didn't order anything too special, pizza for her and a NY steak for me, but we were very happy with how the food turned out -- exactly how we specified.
This was the second time I have ever had Martinis, so while I am not even close to an expert, Carpaccio's rendition was actually was quite delicious! The one I had in Vegas was pretty bad and almost prevented me from trying this drink again. Being that I DO love my alcohol, I'll have to have this more often at other places and see if it matches the touch of this restaurant's bartenders.
All in all it was a very nice choice for a date, and we will return in the future! (At least I will, depending on future dates haha)
The décor is "family Italian"...on the nicer end of the spectrum, but not pretentious. The hostess was very warm and welcoming (even though it was getting late for them), and the rest of the staff were polite and efficient.
The Cesear Salad was really, really good. I had the Cheese Ravioli Ala Amatriciani which also was very good. I tasted Ryan's Linguine Fruiti di Mari which was excellent. Steve had the salmon with risotto which he said was pretty good, but not great.
This place is exactly what it is, and doesn't pretend. The food is good, the atmosphere is alright, the prices are very reasonable, the staff is friendly. Check, check, check, check. Alison, our friend who took us here and lives in the area, states that it is very consistent/always good. They always pull this tried and true card when entertaining guests. I'm not saying this is the best restaurant you'll ever go to, but it is good.
After dinner, head across the street to "Marq's" for a nightcap and some live music. I was really enjoying the jazz trio--piano, stand-up base, and female vocalist until Steve JUST HAD TO get up and sing something from "Les Miserables". The band packed up and left shortly after that (hmmmmm) and too soon for us, but hey...it's the 'burbs, baby!
OK, I just planned out your whole dang night in Menlo Park, show me some love and CUF me already! ;-)
Delicious! One of the best places for Italian food on the Peninsula. The service is good, and food always fresh. They need more vegetarian dishes. As a serious critic of Italian food, this place is the real deal.
Old school, and old world, but comfortable, and fairly inexpensive. The bar is small, and was probably the least pleasant of experiences. Learn to make a negroni well...anyway, Italian comfort food from the 80's & 90's, and I actually had the NY, but all in all, solid food with decent service.
The food here was not good. Flavors were bland and it was hot in the dining area until one of the diners cracked a window. Prices were high for what you got. Don't go unless you have to.
Old-world comfort food for the older crowd. The baked oysters appetizer was great. The chicken special and flat pasta entrees were decidedly lame. Both were sort of soupy and lacked a distinct flavor. We should've probably stuck to the stereotypical pastas and pizza. The atmosphere and service were nice and somewhat classy. I'm pretty surprised how highly rated this place is on yelp, but i guess I've grown to expect a more modern take on italian food.
I had been craving some really yummy Italian grub for a couple weeks so I was excited!
1st: The hostess' were sweet and sat us down, they even asked where we preferred to sit, which is always a courteous gesture that unfortunately many hostess' don't do.
2nd: All the servers were very nice too.
Dinner: We started off with the calamari, which were not a let down in any way, the sauce they used was interesting and not in a bad way either. I ordered the ravioli with walnut sauce, an awesome choice that I wish was larger so I could of had left overs! ( i love my leftovers!) Papa had a veggie spaghetti, so good i stole a number of bites. And Bruce has the clam linguini, also another good choice, that of course I had steal a couple of bites from. Then we all shared the special's dessert coconut/banana cake thing, which was totally scrumptious!
All-in-all for the entire meal and experience I was satisfied!
The only negative noticed: All the tables we're placed very close together, which i think was the only issue I didn't care for it was a pleasant meal overall.
Highlight: I was most impressed to know that majority of their dishes were all handmade and fresh.
This place was wonderful & I can't wait to go again.
I would recommend this place for lunch over dinner. The service was better, and way less crowded.
The fett bolognese was great, as was the parpadelle. The lasagna (WED and FRI only) was delish as well. I love their ministrone soup. And hot bread at lunch, cold bread at dinner...weird.
Anyways, an enjoyable spot with great, decently priced food. Highly recommended for a good time ;o)
Can't get my mind off their baked oysters...it's very good.
Everything else is worth the money, and it's a nice place to chit chat with friends.
I have gone to Carpaccio for years, beginning in probably 2000. I went there tonight with a friend, and while the food was good, I don't think the total value was worth $50 per person. My friend and I each had vegetarian pasta, a side salad, one alcohol drink and a dessert, and our totals were $50 and $52 with tip respectively. My friend had a coffee. What really upset us was we each ordered an appletini - $9 a pop and we felt we were shorted. We didn't even call the alcohol! Overall, the portions struck us as smaller and more expensive. Unfortunately, I will have to think twice about going again.
Reservations are highly recommended!
The carpaccio appetizer consisted of thinly sliced raw beef, onions, capers, lemons, and mustard. The flavor is amazingly delicious, a MUST GET dish!
For entree, I got the Ravioli Farciti di Zucca, which is housemade ravioli with acorn and butternut squash served in light creamy sage chicken broth. This dish looks heavy because of the cream sauce, but it's not. I had a big lunch, but still managed to gobble down all ten pieces of ravioli in no time. Once you eat one, you can't stop!
The clientele seems to be catered towards the older generation, similar to downtown Los Gatos/Saratoga. Service was so-so, considering it was a busy night.
Great pick for classy, romantic fine dining!
ok food, ok service, mediocre atmosphere, unless you like dining with the 60+ crowd, in which case this is the place for you!
I might not have ordered right to have the best perspective on food, I had a soup and salad because I wasn't very hungry but tasted others. The soup was ok, the salad was a seasonal beet salad that was actually pretty good and large in portion. I tasted a gnocchi which was pretty boring.
This story speaks to my ratings on service and on atmosphere-- I was there with work and was the youngest person there. We ordered wine for the table, and without asking me, my wine glass was taken away and the waiter returned to ask me if I wanted a soda or an iced tea. While, this is somewhat flattering, it was more embarrassing for a 26 year old at a work event. I don't look THAT young so I'm thinking it is a function of their normal clientele here....
I'd probably choose some of the other Menlo Park establishments over this one.
8 of us came here for a friend's birthday dinner. The food was pretty good. We had the calamari, polenta, carpaccio, and salad for appetizers. The sauce on the polenta was quite salty but the polenta itself was pretty good. For dinner, we had risotto, pasta, veal, and chicken and everyone liked their dish. The panna cotta and apple pie dessert was good but the creme brulee wasn't very good. Overall, pretty good food and would recommend it.
This is my favorite restaurant in Menlo Park / Palo Alto. The food is excellent, white tablecloths, it is always crowded and there is great energy in the air.
As close to a New York restaurant as you will find.
Yes, the food is good! The calamari is so good, that I have had a craving and called to pick up after work...but they will not fire it up until after 5:30PM...but worth it. I agree that you are llike sardines in there and sometimes you feel too close together. The pasta is great-the squash gnocchi, and the namesake carpaccio! Great Tirimisu too!
My sister took me here for my birthday and we definitely had a great meal. The food was delicious but the seating was a little uncomfortable, too close with the next tables.
I came here for lunch with co-workers and had the INSALATA ALLA CAESAR CON CALAMARI FRITTI (sorry caps since I copied and pasted from their menu). That was the caesar salad with fried calamari. The calarmaris were HUGE and had good texture. They sure didn't skimp on the calamari part. It almost felt like a dish of calamari with a bit of lettuce underneath instead of a salad. The service was good and quick, and they were very attentive about refilling the beverages.
Beutiful atmosphere, excellent food, nice people and reasonable prices. Cant really beat that.
This is probably the best place to bring a date in Menlo Park. It is also easily the best Italian food in Menlo Park.
They will make nearly anything for you even if it is not on the menu if you just ask for it. This is a main reason for why so many people end up becoming regulars.
So our good friends, Pam and Doug, give us a last second heads up! "We got a babysitter, let's go out Sat. night". K...so this was Thurs., pretty much everything in Palo Alto and Menlo Park are booked solid because of Stanford Graduation but Rose comes up with a 7:30pm reservation at "Carpaccio". Hmmm....none of us have ever been here but let's give it a shot. It's very rare that Pam and Doug get a babysitter so Pam suggests to meet there at 6:30 so we can start drinking! NICE!
Rose and I get to downtown Menlo Park at 6:30, the streets are vacant, there is no one around! Did a neutron bomb go off, what's going on?? Downtown is a ghost town. We open the door to Carpaccio and the place is jammed at 6:30pm! Jammed, even the bar is jammed. WTF, is everyone in Menlo in this restaurant? Did all these people with blue hair survive the blast or was it the carpeted floor or acoustic ceiling that shielded them. Wow, the place is hopping.
Talk about a throw back Italian restaurant this place was right out of "Goodfellas"!
We stood at the bar and ordered our drinks, the bartenders do it right here, very generous pours and always attentive. In fact, if you're craving an excellent martini, this is the place. They serve them with a chilled overpour of gin or vodka to make sure you still get a full, fresh helping of booze after your first few sips.
We were seated promptly at 7:30! Our waiter who was prompt and efficient not to say very good looking according to Rose and Pam as they gushed about him the whole evening, even to the point where Doug even admitted he had a man crush on him! WTF...How about me..I'm Italian. Finally the food, everyone loved their meal. I had the NY steak and it was cooked perfectly, exactly how I asked for it. It melted in my mouth. Rose ordered the sole, which was smothered in a light tomato garlic sauce. Everyone cleared the food off their plates if that is any indicator of how good it was.
To sum it all up, we had zero expectations coming in but left having a fantastic time with excellent food, drink and service. Bottom line...Yo Vinnie, we will be back!!
Italian restaurants in this country are a little hard to figure out at this juncture in time. On the bottom you have the chain restaurants like Olive Garden that don't really have much to do with Italian food anymore, just what we Americans think is Italian food (yet Olive Gardens are Always packed when i drive by, not really sure what's up with that).
In the middle are the places that are owned by Italian and kind of fit that whole Godfather stereotype with red checkered table cloths, chianti bottle candle holders, maybe a dude playing accordion. The food tends to be good, but not really very innovative, mostly just comfort food.
On the top are the cutting edge places like Batali's Babbo in NYC, or A16, SPQR, or Incanto in San Francisco.
Though the lines can be blurred (i won't even get into pizza), most places tend to fit into one of these three categories.
For the most part, Carpaccio fit into the middle category, but was still pretty good. My GF and i split a polenta and mushroom app to start because it sounded interesting. It ended up being really good, though not quite what i was expecting.
Then we split a presciutto tortellini in a cream sauce that was pretty good. The presentation was weak, but the hint of nutmeg flavor in the cream sauce proved that someone in the kitchen knew what they were doing.
We also split some sort of Milanese vegetable entre that was basically eggplant parmesana without the breading. It was okay, but pretty bland and boring and felt like a dish you could get anywhere.
The food showed signs of life, but for the most part was pretty boring. Certainly not food i would go out of my way for. Keep in mind that its in Menlo Park, which means that at night downtown is dead compared to Palo Alto and the crowd is quite a bit older.
The service was also lacking. As soon as we didn't order wine our waiter instantly turned passive aggressive. Its not like we only got a salad and an entre, we got an app, a pasta, an entre, and coffee, so i don't know why he was being such a jack ass, but whatever.
Prices also seemed a little steep for the quality of food. I wasn't disappointed, but i wasn't blown away either. I'll definitely be trying some of the other Italian places in the area before returning.
Reviewing Carpaccio is like evaluating a family member. I am not sure I am totally objective because I go so often, twice a month for years. That ought to be a ringing endorsement. And it is.
The catch is that having a good restaurant in Menlo Park is a Monumental Accomplishment. Having all your teeth is a big deal in this town. If this restaurant were in say, Noe Valley, I would still go, but nowhere near as often. And if it were in Noe Valley that would leave me with one restaurant, so you get the idea: Menlo Park should have a high suicide rate.
Enough of the melodrama.
Carpaccio does a few things extremely well:
-- Carpaccio of course. I think they have some guy i[with no teeth?] n the back who has been pumping out the carpaccio for years and he has it down. 4 stars.
-- Mark is a Hall of Fame bartender. If he ever left, I would follow him into Flaming Hell. Mark understands hospitality, and he has a very heavy pour. Two of his drinks, and you should avoid operating a printing press, in case the thought strikes you, or avoid any strenuous, intellectual conversations. Also walk home. Mark is a major reason for Carpaccho's success. He is God. 5 stars+.
-- High level of consistency across many of the dishes: pasta, veal, fish, pizza, etc. The Lasagna on Friday night sells out fast. The Chicken Milanese is thin, breaded and covered in arugula and tomatoes and excellent. I have been happy with most of the pastas and the pizza [wood-fire of course]. 4 stars overall.
-- Did I say the drinks were large? The martinis are served right: with a separate small bottle kept on ice so your martini is fresh all the way down. Unlike Blondie's on Valencia where they give you a shaker full of ice which dilutes the drink rapidly. The martinis and other straight drinks are terrific. 5 stars
Carpaccio also has a few issues:
-- The salads are uneven. Guys, where did you get such a lame Caesar? Get over it. The good news is that if you split a salad, you magically get more.
-- The crowd is a bit blue hair at times. We only eat at the bar, which is delightful. Not that the bar crowd has any tattoos, but it's better.
-- That one waiter in the front. You know who you are. Is he shagging the owner or what? Get rid of this guy or send him to EST.
This place is family though. The overall service is warm and inviting, and it's likely because their staff rarely turns over.
I have been to Carpaccio a few times and I like the big, vintage lithographs they have in their main dining area. But the real reason I like dining here is their panna cotta, which is so silky-creamy it's like heaven sliding down your throat.
During my most recent visit we ordered the polenta al forno con funghi (grilled polenta smothered with a wild mushroom, Madeira,
and veal stock reduction) which was good but could be better if the polenta was a bit crispier on the outside - but I would order this again for another go. I wanted something simple for lunch so I ordered the capellini al pomodoro e basilico (angel hair pasta with tomatoes, basil & garlic), which was delicious despite the lack of meat or poultry. For dessert I had the panna cotta, which did not disappoint. I would go back again next week just for this.
This place is popular for business lunches and there is a huge parking area across the street which fills up quickly so if you go here during the day, I would recommend an early lunch to get a parking spot. I have also been here for dinner and a seat at the window can be quite romantic.
Um yeah.. I feel bad only giving 2 stars but after reading all the nice reviews I guess I expected too much. Saturday night we were able to walk in and get a table even though the place was packed. They sat us all the way in the back against the wall, which was nice because it was sort of private, but I guess that means less attentive service. We ordered drinks and I was REALLY upset to realize that they used salt on the rim of my lemon drop martini instead of sugar. They also used salt in the drink as well. I've never tasted anything so horrid. Were they trying to make me vomit before I even ate?? Anyway I sent it back and just got a vodka cran.. they cant mess that up can they?
It took quite a while for them to bring the drinks and our salads, and then even longer for our entrees but I was as patient as possible. The bread was yummy but it seemed like grocery store bought bread, not home baked like some Italian restaurants. My bf had a breaded chicken special which was good, but nothing overly fabulous. I had angel hair pasta with pesto sauce, which was actually really good. Super hot though, burned my mouth on the first bite.
Overall it was OK but we probably wont come back. :(
Very nice place with GREAT service.
My glass was never empty. The food was tasty and hot from the stove. It was great. It may also have been great because my work paid for it too.
I had the special salmon of the day cooked med-raw. Most places never do this correctly.
It gets crowded. I was there at 1:00 and people were just starting to come in.
A nice place to bring a date I think but I had lunch there.
Cheers
This is the best Italian restaurant in the area. We live close by and love to take friends or family. The food is good to great and the overall performance of the place is consistently very good. Nothing to rave about but just perfect for a no-guessing, rock solid, good dining experience. Great price to taste ratio! Sometimes a little crowded and it seems we ran into some senior resident dating event last time, but always enjoyable.
Driving to Menlo Park for work everyday is a drag, but eating there might even be worse.
Bland. Bland. I had one of the worst margherita pizzas I have ever had. It was more like chopped tomato and basil bruschetta topping on a pizza crust with no sauce. On the other hand pasta had too much sauce. Overuse of garlic, which is typical in most italian-american restaurants.
Lots of "Desperate Housewives" and octogenarians. Probably a good place to go cougar hunting while taking grandpa out to dinner.
This was one of those forgettable, fine-dining experiences. I liked the cozy ambiance of the restaurant, the friendly staff, and the light background noise of glasses and silverware clinking. It was bustling for a Saturday night, and the dim lighting made even our large party of 15 seem intimate.
The carpaccio was delicious, of course, and the main courses were solid, though nothing that I'd remember to come back for. All in all, a forgettable but pleasant experience.
Oh, we did still have to wait for about 25 minutes before we were seated, even though we had reservations.
When I first arrived at 11:30 am, there was a line going out the door. I ended up waiting for 15-20 minutes until it was my turn. I was only there to purchase gift certificates for some corporate gifts so I politely asked for them. The lady at the hostess desk asked me to step aside and said she would be right with me. I did so...
She proceeded to seat people who were behind me in line (letting them all know the daily specials) and I continued to wait patiently. After she seated 3 or more parties behind me I started to grow impatient. What threw me over the edge was when two more parties walked into the door, after a period of silence, and she continued to ignore me and decided she would seat them as well.
After I had waited 15-20 minutes in line, and then another 15 minutes while she seated people who arrived after I had, I decided to leave. I feel like she discriminated against me and didn't care for my business. Her service was extremely unprofessional and rude. I will not be returning for anything.
good food, service, atmosphere.. nothing so amazing as to get a 5 star
So you start out with a good wine selection, followed by nice balance of strong Italian favorites. Everything my date and I had was good, except the signature Carpaccio. As others have stated, they go nuts with the capers. After having picked them all out, we still don't finish the dish. I'd suggest passing on it.
Service was great. I don't recall any slow periods and the recommendations were right on.
The atmosphere was nice, although the decor may not appeal to everyone. Expect your typical Menlo crowd of older, well-to-do's. The entry area can get really crowded, although there is seating. I would highly recommend getting a reservation.
There is a huge lot across the street, so parking shouldn't be too bad.
This place was fantastic! Starting with the atmosphere, which is exactly what you want from a small Italian restaurant - small and cozy.
Then came the service, which was exemplary from the moment we came in right up to when we left. We were seated immediately (however this may be due to the fact that we came in on a Wednesday) and the waiters gave us continuous attention. Everyone was very courteous, answered all our questions, and always made sure our glasses were full (which is huge for me).
But best part was the food. The four of us each ordered different dishes, and not a single person could complain (which is fairly rare). The ingredients were obviously very fresh and the cook is great. Thankfully we had room left over for dessert because it was one of the best creme brule I have ever tasted.
Overall, the only thing that was perhaps off was that most of their clients were on the older side, but since I was with my family that was perfectly fine with me.
Positives:
Food
Service
Atmopshere
Negatives:
An older crowd (but that could be a positive depending on what you're looking for)
OMG. They have FLIMSY wine glasses. We broke two between the four of us.
What it proved:
-Servers really are relaxed and take accidents in stride.
-We can have FUN in Menlo!
Seriously we had a great time. Yes, the median age is well into retirement, but Carpaccio really has this intoxicating energy.
Complimentary bread was sourdough and crusty. Yum.
Food was rich and comforting. The presentation could use some work, but really what can you do with a plate of pasta?
LOVED that they have fresh cracked pepper and parmesan for literally everything.
Ordered:
*Carpaccio, I would ask them to lighten up on the capers on the next round, very good.
*Side of meatballs, the size of golf balls, comes in a set of three, I'm offering this information, b/c the server thought I was nuts for asking about the size of the meatballs, of course, it determines how many I will order, hmph!!!! DRY. Bleh.
*Tomato soup, dining companion raved about this one.
*Parmesan souffle over arugula, I thought it was very good, but heavy for a salad, split it, FOUR ways. Reminded me of a high end, baked, fluffy Goldfish cracker.
*Butternut squash ravioli, didn't blow me away. Okay. I wouldn't order again.
*Breaded chicken, two pieces of tenderized chicken, breaded, tender.
*Calzone, HUGE, very good, marinara sauce had a kick, nice and spicy.
No room for dessert. Next time I'll lay off the meatballs, carpaccio, salad & calzone.
This friendly Italian restaurant, and bar, warrants special attention. The food was insanely delicious and their drinks were even better, offering a wide range of wines that could compliment any combination of meals on the menu.
I personally want to recommend the baked oysters, they are decedent and drop dead delicious. I also had the butternut squash ravioli which was in a very light brothy sauce, also excellent. The waiters are extremely nice, however, you might want to step out of their way when things get busy, I witnessed a small older lady almost get side swiped by a two plates of risotto, eek!
The atmosphere is cozy and warm. You don't need to dress to impress or any of that bull-sh*t due to the relaxed nature of the place. Please roll by this great Italian hot spot if you ever are in Menlo Park. Oh, and this is a GREAT place for a date with that special someone!
I dunno if they were just under-staffed on the day I went or what, but here is why I hafta disagree with all those 5-stars:
1.) No parmesan cheese with the bread, olive oil & balsamic vinegar.......WTF?? I mean.... we might have been able to ask, but it was peak-holiday-season, and hard to get anyone's attention.
2.) The $9 Betty Crocker Apple pie dessert. My friend, who works at a catering company, immediately pinned it as Betty Crocker since that is what they use. Listen.... if you run a fancy shmancy restaurant with an otherwise-stellar menu, WHY ON EARTH would you resort to a pre-made, frozen pie for your dessert menu?? OR....... at least charge us half-price for it-- say, $4 -- call it "Today's Special," and that way everyone will feel happy about the great deal they got on dessert and not have high expectations.
3.) The high prices. OK............ I am hella cheap, it is true. I am so cheap I put my hippie tree-hugging friends to shame. You know-- the ones who wear the same, hole-infested shirt they owned in 7th grade because it's "Not Earth Friendly" to buy new clothes? Yeah, them. And if you are earning more money than me on the Peninsula, which is everyone, you probably come to Carpaccio's and think this place is a great deal. I mean....... the seafood pasta was decent although somewhat bland, and the oyster appetizer we shared was pretty darn good. But our waiter knew nothing about a complementary wine, and once again....... no parmesan cheese!!
Keeping all that in mind, I'm not against spending good money for good food. But when it's not amazing (read: BETTY CROCKER PIE) than I throw more of a fit than the average foodie. I'm in no rush to drop $70 on 2 people again (price included 2 glasses of merlot), so I'm gonna head over to SF's North Beach where I can get a better meal for half-the-price.
True, Carpaccio's ambience is classy and it's a nice date-ish place. And if you are a big roller who can eat at Carpaccio's as though it were McDonald's, it is regular-haunt-worthy. Meanwhile, unless one of those aforementioned big rollers wants to take me out, you can find me at Safeway in the frozen pie aisle, Club card in hand..........
This is one of those places in Menlo Park where I know everyone (staff and customers alike). Michele R.'s comment that it is like "Cheers" cannot be more true!
I like to eat at the bar with all the regulars who frequent the place.
This is what I eat at Carpaccio:
-Carpaccio
-artichoke bottom with bay shrimp and herb sauce
-the oysters! (plump Eastern oysters baked with fresh spinach and asiago cheese)
-tortelloni al prosciutto
-shrimp with lemon
-risotto with grilled chicken
-not on the menu (but Carbonara!)
-I order my bread with a side of Bolognese!
Good, mellow restaurant. We went early on a Monday night, the service was a little slow and the food was great. The gnocchi and homemade squash ravioli were amazing. I'll be back!
I had the pleasure of going here for a birthday. The food is great, really romantic atmosphere, tucked away in a pretty hard to find street.
I had the gnocchi, and it was pretty good. I'd love to come back here again.
Pretty decent Italian food. I highly recommend the tortelloni al prosciutto (VERY VERY GOOD). Spaghetti and meatballs were also tasty. The crowd during our visit was a bit more mature. Service was good. Overall it was a satisfying meal.
Last Sunday I went to Carpaccio's for the first time with my husband. It was our first anniversary -- and we could not have picked a better place! We made last minute reservations (an hour before) and boy are we glad that we did. I can't believe how packed it was for a Sunday evening! A steady stream of patrons flowed into the restaurant until we left around "closing time" at 9pm (early, but it was Sunday).
We kept it simple -- splitting the calamari appetizer, I had the cannelloni and my husband had the tortelloni. We both loved our meals and are definitely planning on returning.
BTW. I would also recommend their "take out" option. My husband brought home food from Carpaccios for a romantic dinner for two at home. It was delicious and oh so special. They include their delicious bread in the take out, too!!
Where am I....Cocoon?
I came here with a group of thirty-somethings for a birthday party and felt a *little* out of place age-wise. Eh, we make the party happen so it really doesn't matter too much what the atmosphere was like. I imagine this place would be better for a date.
Yes I know, blah blah blah, how's the food right? Ok...here's the summary of what I tasted:
BOMBETTA di PARMIGIANO - parmesan souffle served warm with baby spinach arugula and shaved asparagus in a champagne walnut oil vinaigrette
- delicious! The souffle is really great...good salad to share w someone.
FONDO DI CARCIOFO CON GAMBERETTI - artichoke bottom with bay shrimp and herb sauce
- ok this was freakin GOOD....I would definitely get this again. The combo sounds a little weird, but trust me...it's yum-O.
SPAGHETTINI CON POLPETTE DELLA NONNA - spaghetti with grandmother style meatballs simmered in marinara sauce
- I'm a huge spaghetti and meatballs fan. I heard great things about this restaurant's dish but was unfortunately left disappointed. The sauce was ok, nothing special. The meatballs were not juicy and were pretty standard.
RISOTTO W SCALLOPS- this was one of their daily specials...the risotto itself was good, not great. The scallops on the other hand were delicious and cooked perfectly.
Overall, this place is great...I would definitely come back again for the food.
Menlo Park, CA
Category: Italian
Menlo Park, CA
Category: Italian
Menlo Park, CA
Category: Mexican
Menlo Park, CA
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Menlo Park, CA
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