Vaso Azzurro – Italian
Vaso Azzurro captures the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean, welcoming guests into a space where the aroma of garlic-scented clams and fresh basil sets the stage for a soulful meal. The table comes alive with a parade of classic starters, from the crisp, golden crunch of calamari fritti to the delicate elegance of paper-thin beef carpaccio and sun-ripened tomatoes. It is a place where every bite feels like a celebration of tradition, blending garden-bright salads with the comforting warmth of authentic Italian hospitality.
108, Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, 94041 +16509401717 https://www.vasoazzurro.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, gerd, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, tlc, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta Napoletana - $9.95: Toasted slices of homemade French baguette topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, red onions, garlic, basil and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bocconcini di Mozzarella alla Caprese - $10.95: Fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil, oregano, olive oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aubergines alla Modenese - $9.95: Marinated eggplant stew with roasted sweet red bell peppers, diced red onions, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil; topped with a sprinkle of parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vongole al Vapore - $14.95: Steamed Manila clams, butter, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, leeks, cherry tomatoes and saffron Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $15.95: Lightly breaded calamari served with tartar sauce and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio di Manzo - $10.95: Paper thin slices of top round beef (uncooked) served with capers and Dijon mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Insalata della Casa - $6.95: Spring greens, Kalamata olives, red onions, grated parmesan cheese and house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Caesar Cardini del Lago Maggiore - $7.95: Tossed Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, garlic herb croutons and Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Minoo - $8.95: Fresh Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, diced red onions, basil and lemon herb dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata D’Avocado - $9.95: Fresh avocado, Romaine lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, tomatoes and red-wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Palma - $10.95: Butter lettuce, spinach, fresh mangos, cherry tomatoes & avocado, with a citrus vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco - $21.95: Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine alla Diavola - $25.95: Flat noodles with chunks of marinated eggplant, garlic, onions, basil, paprika, red bell peppers and a spicy marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi al Pesto - $25.95: Potato dumplings in a rich pesto cream sauce topped with Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli di Funghi Selvatici - $25.95: Wild mushroom ravioli in a white wine cream sauce with roasted bell peppers, shallots and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $29.95: Ravioli stuffed with lobster meat, served with fresh tomatoes & basil and a vodka cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $21.95: Flat noodles tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Azzurro - $34.95: Linguini with clams, prawns, sea scallops & mixed fish, with garlic, scallions, fresh tomatoes and herbs and a touch of marinara sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne con Pollo - $25.95: Penne pasta with chicken tenderloins, artichoke hearts, oregano, sundried tomatoes, and basil in a marinara sauce with a touch of cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $25.95: Spaghetti with sautéed prosciutto and green peas in a cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $25.95: Spaghetti with homemade bolognese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Lasagne - $27.95: Meat lasagna made with ground beef, spinach, mushrooms and onions; baked with béchamel sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmesan - $26.95: Oven-baked chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella; served with pasta and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Calabrese - $25.95: Penne pasta with Italian sausage, shiitake mushrooms & red chard in a marinara sauce with Calabrian chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Risotto - $35.95: Prawns, scallops, clams and white fish with saffron risotto, green onions, fresh tomatoes and green peas Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fish of the Day - $36.95: Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamberoni Portofino - $32.95: Linguini pasta with prawns, crab meat, fresh tomatoes and green onions in a lite cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $25.95: Tender chicken breast sautéed in a white wine, lemon, butter sauce with capers, shallots, and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Nikoo - $25.95: Chicken breast sautéed in white wine, lemon juice and cream with fresh tomatoes and basil Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Ragu - $32.95: Slowly braised with fresh herbs, mushrooms and basil in a red wine marinara sauce; tossed into pappardelle pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carré D’Agnello (Lamb Chops) - $37.95: Lamb chops served with Kennebec potato chips, sautéed spinach and a brandy cream demi-glace Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $38.95: Grilled with red wine demi-glace; served with roasted potatoes and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistecca di New York - $35.95: New York steak with red wine demi-glace; served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Affogato - $7.95: Vanilla gelato with a splash of espresso & whipped cream
- Apple Strudel - $10.95: Green apples caramelized with sugar and cinnamon, baked in phyllo pastry, served with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Bread Pudding L’Orange - $11.95: Homemade bread pudding topped with Grand Marnier Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $7.5: Creamy New York style cheesecake served with a fresh mixed berries sauce
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $8.95: Served with vanilla bean gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $9.95: Classic egg custard topped with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisù - $11.95: Espresso-soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone cheese & chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Berries - $11.95: Mixed berries in season Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gelato - $6.5: Two scoops of Italian ice cream (chocolate and/or vanilla) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sorbet - $6.5: Two scoops of fresh fruit sorbet served with crisp almond cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Espresso - $2.95
- Cappuccino - $5.95
- Chambord Latte - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spanish Coffee (Brandy) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Barono Fini Pinot Grigio - $12: Valdadige Region, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Acinum Amarone della Valpolicella - $18: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Chicken to Salad - $7.95
- Add Prawns to Salad - $9.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Add Salmon to Salad - $19.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
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