Cucina Venti – Italian
Cucina Venti invites guests into a world of refined indulgence, where the sophisticated allure of tableside caviar service meets the enticing aroma of prawns sizzling in garlic and oil. The kitchen orchestrates a vibrant tapestry of global flavors, from tender charred Spanish octopus and herb-flecked lamb riblets to the creamy decadence of burrata paired with sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes. Every plate, whether a curated butcher’s board or delicate smoked Scottish salmon, is crafted to transform a simple meal into a celebratory journey of Mediterranean-inspired elegance.
1390, Pear Avenue, Mountain View, CA, 94043 https://www.cucinaventi.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, detox, volumetrics, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, aip, renal, zone, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Caviar Service: Ossetra / Imperial 000 Triple Zero / Golden Ossetra. Served with Crème Fraiche, Green Onion, and Blinis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chef’s Butcher Board: Grilled Bone-in Ribeye, Lamb Chops, Lamb Riblets and Roasted Potatoes (Serves 3) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Smoked Wild Scottish Salmon & Ossetra Caviar: Served on Bellini’s with crème fraiche and dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Australian Lamb Riblets: Grilled with an oregano vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Spanish Octopus: Grilled with lemon, oregano, and olive oil, served with frisee, roasted red peppers, kalamata & a lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- New Zealand Lamb Meatballs: Served with cucumber & mint yogurt and pickled radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Atkins
- Calamari: Fried calamari served with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and serrano aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta: Toasted ciabatta bread with Roma tomatoes, olive oil, Kalamata olives, garlic, and basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes: Served with olive oil and a balsamic pearls Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Sizzling Prawns: Sautéed prawns in garlic, olive oil and chili flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Zucchini Cakes: Served with cucumber & mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Flatbreads
- Sausage and Honey Flatbread: Tomato sauce, homemade Italian sausage, serrano peppers, mascarpone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Flatbread: Sautéed assorted wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, goat cheese, and truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Chicken Flatbread: Grilled chicken breast, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, cilantro, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Siciliano Flatbread: Mozzarella, provolone, Italian sausage, broccolini, topped with roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Margherita Flatbread: Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, pecorino Romano, drizzle of olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Salads
- Summer in Sorrento: Watermelon, feta cheese, arugula, figs, Sicilian olives and pine nuts with poppy seed dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mango Salad: Arugula topped with fresh mango, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, red onions, walnuts and honey mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Greens & Apples: Garden lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, cranberries, apples, and poppy seed dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, toasted croutons, served with a Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Spinach & Strawberries: Baby spinach, gorgonzola cheese, fresh organic strawberries, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, red onions, served with a raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Greek Salad: Heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Roma, oregano, kalamata olives, red onions, bell peppers, topped with feta cheese in a lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Bone-In Ribeye (16 oz): Grilled bone-in ribeye, served with roasted potatoes in a lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Filet Mignon (8 oz): Grilled filet mignon, served with black truffle mashed potatoes, roasted cipollini onions, assorted wild mushrooms with demi glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Australian Lamb Chops: Grilled lamb chops, served with Swiss chard, and roasted potatoes in a lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Harris Ranch Short Ribs: Slow braised short ribs, over creamy mashed potatoes in a light wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Organic Mary’s Bone-In Chicken Breast: In a savory wine sauce enhanced with garlic and herb served with mashed potatoes with grilled garden broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Halibut: Pan-seared pacific halibut filet, served with black truffle risotto, English peas, and Chanterelle mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon: Pan-seared wild salmon filet, served with asparagus, roasted rosemary potatoes in a piccata sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Seared Scallops: Seared scallops served with grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes, corn, mushrooms, basil, bacon, & spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Seafood Paella: Arborio with Saffron, prawns, clams, sausage, and scallion bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Pasta & Risotto
- Fettuccine Carbonara: Served with pancetta, English green peas, and mushrooms in a white cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fettuccine with Duck Confit: Duck confit, truffle oil, English peas, shitake mushrooms, raisins, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts & duck cracklings in a light cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fettuccine Pescatore: Fresh salmon, halibut, clams, and prawns in a spicy white wine tomato sauce, served with freshly made fettuccine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Black Truffle Risotto: English peas, Chanterelle mushrooms with assorted mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, truffle oil, & fresh shaved black truffles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Porcini Mushroom Ravioli: Assorted wild mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, and spinach in a light marsala cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Angel Hair Pasta: Tomatoes, marinara sauce, fresh basil, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Sandwiches
- Ribeye Sandwich: Tomato, red onion, provolone cheese, lettuce and pesto aioli served with roasted potatoes & lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Sandwich: Tzatziki sauce, fresh feta crumbles, tomatoes and red onions served with Greek salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Vegetarian Caprese Sandwich: Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, crispy arugula, and creamy basil pesto on a toasted ciabatta bread served with a side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
Beverages
- Peach Please Cocktail: Peach Cîroc Vodka, Peach Bitters, Fresh Lemon, Sugar, Cranberry
- Cucumber Daquiri: Bacardi White Rum, Fresh Cucumber, Lemon, Elder Flower, Mint and Lemongrass
- Watermelon Breeze: Grey Goose Vodka, Watermelon & Mint infused Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Splash of Cointreau
- Spicy Mango Margarita: Tres Generaciones Tequila Infused with Habanero, House Made Mango Syrup, Fresh Lime
- Espresso Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Shot of Espresso, Kahlua, Dash of Vanilla Extract, Sugar
- Watermelon Cooler (Non-Alcoholic): House made Watermelon & Mint Syrup, Elder Flower, Fresh Lemon, Topped with Sparkling Water
Add-ons
- Freshly Shaved Winter Black Truffles: Seasonal black truffles shaved over any dish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free