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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mio Vicino
Dairy-Free at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Spaghetti Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add Prawns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Classic Caesar Salad (Entree) and Shellfish Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne Marsala, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Chicken Calzone. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Add Chicken and Sautéed Mussels or Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Add Chicken and Sautéed Mussels or Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mio Vicino
Mio Vicino in Santa Clara has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Mixed Baby Greens (Entree) and Spaghetti Putanesca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mio Vicino
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Combo Pizza | 23.2 g | 97.7 g |
| Chicken Calzone | 26.7 g | 76.4 g |
| Vicino Sub | 14.9 g | 70.9 g |
| Vicino Panino | 26.3 g | 68.6 g |
| Shellfish Pasta | 0 g | 62.3 g |
| Goat Cheese Pizza | 70.2 g | 61.6 g |
| Garlic Roasted Chicken Pizza | 32.4 g | 48 g |
| Meatball Sandwich | 17 g | 47.9 g |
| Cheesy Garlic Bread | 33.9 g | 43.9 g |
| Penne Marsala | 18.3 g | 43.6 g |
| Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich | 63.2 g | 42.4 g |
| Fusilli Vegetale Arrosto | 0 g | 41.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Antipasto Platter - $22: Assorted meats, cheeses and olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $12: Toasted bread with garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chips - $15: Pizza bread with garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, and a pesto drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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: Halal, 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, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $9: Daily selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Baby Greens (Entree) - $13: With sweet balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: 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, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Scallop Salad - $23: Grilled scallops, spinach, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, sweet corn and tomatoes Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad (Entree) - $15: Romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, with parmesan cheese and croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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: 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, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Marinara - $16: Classic homemade marinara tossed with spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola Gnocchi - $23: Tossed in a a Gorgonzola cream sauce with spinach, radicchio and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagne - $24: Homemade with mushrooms, ground beef, pork, and three cheeses, served with sautéed vegetables 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, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cappellini Pomodoro - $20: Tomatoes and fresh basil sautéed with garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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: Low-Sodium 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: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Greek Pizza - $23: Tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Pizza - $22: Fresh basil, kalamata olives, pine nuts and olive oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pie - $27: Prawns, sautéed shrimp, pesto and pine nuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Etc. Pizza - $23: Roasted eggplant and roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza - $22: Fresh tomatoes and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Vegetarian, Halal, 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetale Italiano Sandwich - $18: Eggplant, roasted peppers, tomato, zucchini, pesto and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Sandwich - $18: Roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and marinara sauce 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork Sandwich - $19: Thinly sliced pork loin roasted with pancetta, served with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Prawns - $8: Protein addition Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Scallops - $9: Protein addition Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Meatball or Sausage - $3: Protein addition
Frequently Asked Questions about Mio Vicino
- Is Mio Vicino dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mio Vicino has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Spaghetti Marinara.
- What can I eat at Mio Vicino on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day (Cup), Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Spaghetti Marinara carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mio Vicino have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara and Mixed Baby Greens (Entree).
- Is Mio Vicino gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mio Vicino?
- Meat Combo Pizza, at roughly 97.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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