Mio Vicino – Italian
This lively neighborhood gem hums with a convivial energy, where the air is perpetually perfumed with the scent of roasted garlic and fresh basil. Guests linger over tables laden with golden-fried artichokes and vibrant antipasto platters, sharing plates of steaming mussels and crispy polenta that celebrate the rustic, soulful flavors of the Mediterranean. It is an inviting retreat where the warmth of the kitchen and the spirit of communal dining transform a simple meal into a spirited social occasion.
1290, Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050 +14082419414 http://miovicino-santaclara.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, mediterranean, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, gerd, tlc, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Antipasto Platter - $22: Assorted meats, cheeses and olives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $12: Toasted bread with garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $14: Served with warm marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chips - $15: Pizza bread with garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, and a pesto drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $16: Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, fresh and roasted garlic, toasted pine nuts and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $19: Fried with lemon aioli and cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Polenta - $18: Deep-fried polenta diamonds with sautéed wild mushrooms in a marsala butter sauce topped with mascarpone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mussels or Clams - $25: Sautéed in a wine, garlic and butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Appetizer - $15: Breaded eggplant tower deep-fried with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Artichokes - $17: Artichoke hearts breaded and deep-fried served with pesto aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $6: Daily selection Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $9: Daily selection Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $16: Garden tomatoes, thick-sliced mozzarella, green and kalamata olives, olive oil and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Baby Greens (Entree) - $13: With sweet balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $20: Grilled chicken breast on a bed of pesto cappellini pasta and mixed greens with sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, snow peas and sweet balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $18: Roasted eggplant, marinated red onions, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, pepperocinis, cucumber, kalamata and green olives, feta and fresh mint on a bed of baby greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Scallop Salad - $23: Grilled scallops, spinach, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, sweet corn and tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Caesar Salad - $22: Large Caesar topped with sautéed shrimp, roasted red peppers, leeks, basil, toasted pine nuts and croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad (Entree) - $15: Romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, with parmesan cheese and croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas & House Specialties
- Penne with Chicken - $24: Broccoli, tomatoes and a dash of chili flakes tossed in a browned garlic sauce, sprinkled with pecorino romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabella Fusilli - $22: Portabella and crimini mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and sweet corn tossed in a roasted garlic marsala sauce with a touch of cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Marinara - $16: Classic homemade marinara tossed with spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shellfish Pasta - $25: Split prawns, shrimp and fresh clams tossed in a tomato-basil sauce, a dash of chili flakes, on a bed of fettuccine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Penne with Italian Sausage - $24: Mushrooms and Italian sausage tossed with penne in a tomato cream sauce topped with melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Sage Tortellis - $24: Artichoke stuffed pasta in a sage cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola Gnocchi - $23: Tossed in a a Gorgonzola cream sauce with spinach, radicchio and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cannelloni - $25: Fresh homemade pasta filled with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, quattro formaggi and oregano, in a marsala cream sauce baked with mozzarella and topped with toasted pine nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagne - $24: Homemade with mushrooms, ground beef, pork, and three cheeses, served with sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Bolognese - $23: Homemade meat sauce and Italian sausage tossed with penne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams - $25: Chopped and fresh clams, garlic, diced tomatoes and leeks in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine with Roasted Chicken - $23: Pancetta and peas tossed with romano cheese in a cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusilli Vegetale Arrosto - $21: Roasted eggplant, mushrooms, leeks, roasted red peppers, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, tossed in garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cappellini Pomodoro - $20: Tomatoes and fresh basil sautéed with garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Marsala - $23: Chicken, portabella mushrooms, spinach, and diced tomatoes in a marsala cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cappellini Gamberoni - $25: Prawns, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes with angel hair pasta in a pesto sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Trio - $23: Homemade raviolis of cheese, meat and spinach in a tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Putanesca - $22: Kalamata, black and green olives, capers, tomatoes and anchovie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Primavera - $21: Fresh carrots, broccoli, roma tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and peas tossed with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil, topped with feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $25: Breaded chicken breast in marinara sauce with fresh basil and parmesan, served with spaghetti marinara and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $24: Sliced eggplant in marinara sauce with fresh basil and parmesan, served with spaghetti marinara and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mio Cioppino - $37: Fresh fish, mussels, crab legs, prawns, green peppers, fresh tomato in a red wine sauce on a bed of linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chop - $27: Topped with leeks, golden raisins and pine nuts, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tortellini with Chicken - $23: Tortellini tossed with chicken, spinach and tomatoes in a sage lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Greek Pizza - $23: Tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Combo Pizza - $26: Sausage, linguica, salami, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Roasted Chicken Pizza - $25: Chicken, basil, tomatoes and red onions in a creamy garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Pizza - $22: Fresh basil, kalamata olives, pine nuts and olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pie - $27: Prawns, sautéed shrimp, pesto and pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Etc. Pizza - $23: Roasted eggplant and roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza of Fire - $24: Linguica, jalapeño peppers and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabella Pizza - $23: Roasted garlic, sage, fresh tomatoes and portabella mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza - $22: Fresh tomatoes and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pizza - $22: Mushrooms, red onions, tomato, artichoke hearts, black olives and pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $18: Fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Served lunches only. With choice of cup of soup, mixed greens or Caesar salad.
- Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich - $19: Grilled chicken breast topped with homemade bruschetta and fresh mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetale Italiano Sandwich - $18: Eggplant, roasted peppers, tomato, zucchini, pesto and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Sandwich - $18: Roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and marinara sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmagian Sandwich - $19: Breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vicino Panino - $19: Salami, mortadella, roasted peppers, pesto, quattro formaggi, baked in pizza dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich - $18: With melted cheese and marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Steak Sandwich - $20: With roma tomatoes and lemon-caper aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork Sandwich - $19: Thinly sliced pork loin roasted with pancetta, served with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vicino Sub - $18: Salami, peperoni, mortadella, provolone, pepperocinis, tomato, greens and sweet balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Calzone - $19: Pesto, chicken, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, cheeses and pine nuts baked in pizza dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabella Burger - $18: Grilled portabella cap with a sun-dried tomato pesto, greens, roma tomatoes and marinated red onions on a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $19: Grilled chicken, melted mozzarella, pancetta, lettuce, tomato and dijonaise spread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Chicken - $7: Protein addition Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Prawns - $8: Protein addition Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Scallops - $9: Protein addition Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Meatball or Sausage - $3: Protein addition
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