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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Vaso Azzurro
Dairy-Free at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco, Bruschetta Napoletana and Fresh Berries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Berries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Affogato, Cheesecake and Apple Strudel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Strudel, Fresh Fish of the Day and Seafood Risotto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chambord Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carpaccio di Manzo and Chambord Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco, Bruschetta Napoletana and Fresh Berries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Vaso Azzurro
Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Affogato, Cheesecake and Apple Strudel. 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 Vaso Azzurro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fish of the Day | 15.4 g | 53.3 g |
| Seafood Risotto | 3.3 g | 42.6 g |
| Carne Lasagne | 27.4 g | 36.8 g |
| Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco | 74.7 g | 36.2 g |
| Fettuccine alla Diavola | 9.4 g | 30.8 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Short Rib Ragu | 86.2 g | 27.8 g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 27.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Ravioli di Funghi Selvatici | 21.8 g | 25.5 g |
| Carpaccio di Manzo | 10.9 g | 25.1 g |
| Apple Strudel | 0 g | 21.9 g |
| Insalata della Casa | 10.1 g | 19.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $15.95: Lightly breaded calamari served with tartar sauce and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio di Manzo - $10.95: Paper thin slices of top round beef (uncooked) served with capers and Dijon mustard Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach 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, Halal, 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Palma - $10.95: Butter lettuce, spinach, fresh mangos, cherry tomatoes & avocado, with a citrus vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco - $21.95: Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi al Pesto - $25.95: Potato dumplings in a rich pesto cream sauce topped with Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Halal, Pescatarian 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $25.95: Spaghetti with sautéed prosciutto and green peas in a cream sauce Dietary tags: 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 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: 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, Halal, 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Nikoo - $25.95: Chicken breast sautéed in white wine, lemon juice and cream with fresh tomatoes and basil 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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, 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Halal, 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, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake - $7.5: Creamy New York style cheesecake served with a fresh mixed berries sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $8.95: Served with vanilla bean gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $9.95: Classic egg custard topped with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, 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, 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: breakfast, brunch
- Gelato - $6.5: Two scoops of Italian ice cream (chocolate and/or vanilla) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sorbet - $6.5: Two scoops of fresh fruit sorbet served with crisp almond cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Espresso - $2.95
- Cappuccino - $5.95
- Chambord Latte - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spanish Coffee (Brandy) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, 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 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Add Prawns to Salad - $9.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Add Salmon to Salad - $19.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Vaso Azzurro
- Is Vaso Azzurro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Vaso Azzurro has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco, Bruschetta Napoletana and Fresh Berries.
- What can I eat at Vaso Azzurro on a dairy-free diet?
- Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco, Bruschetta Napoletana and Fresh Berries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Vaso Azzurro have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Capellini al Pomodoro Fresco and Bruschetta Napoletana.
- Is Vaso Azzurro gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Vaso Azzurro?
- Fresh Fish of the Day, at roughly 53.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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