Vina Enoteca – Italian
Vina Enoteca unfolds as a sun-drenched sanctuary of Italian soul, where the aroma of golden focaccia and wood-fired crusts drifts through a space of effortless sophistication. The kitchen transforms seasonal bounty into edible art, from the delicate marbling of beef carpaccio to the smoky char of tender octopus and the silky richness of a parmesan flan. Each plate captures a moment of culinary harmony, inviting guests to linger over vibrant flavors and fine wine in an atmosphere that feels both elevated and deeply inviting.
700, Quarry Road, Palo Alto, 94304 https://www.vinaenoteca.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Corn Soup - $20: mushroom soup, porcini, poached jidori egg, fontina DOP, croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Green Salad - $19: mixed baby lettuce, shaved seasonal vegetables, golden balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Caesar Salad - $19: sweet gem lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia croutons, anchovy dressing, marinated anchovies Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beets - $30: marinated beets, whipped ricotta, pickled gold raisins, walnut, spring onion, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Parmesan Flan and Prosciutto - $28: parm sformato, prosciutto crudo, EVOO Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Crudo - $35: yellowfin tuna, chili, red onion, local plums, EVOO dressing 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, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Beef Carpaccio - $32: thinly sliced beef, jidori egg, olive tapenade, parmigiano reggiano, lemon oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Focaccia - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Octopus - $30: braised octopus, eggplant, chickpea salad, cucamelon, shellfish jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
Pizza
- Margherita - $24: mozzarella, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Salamino - $28: mozzarella, tomatoes, salamino, mamma lil's peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom - $28: bianca, portobello, wild mushrooms, scamorza cheese, garlic, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calabrese - $28: bianca, hot salami, mozzarella, double 8 ricotta, oregano, red onions, mike's hot honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Emiliana - $28: buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, parmigiano reggiano, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Nduja and Pear - $27: bianca, nduja sausage, local pears, basil, double 8 farms jersey mozzarella Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Guanciale - $29: bianca, guanciale, brussels sprouts leaves, shallots, taleggio, agrumato oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sausage - $28: homemade fennel sausage, mozzarella, aleppo, ricotta, red onion, sweet peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Homemade Pasta
- Mezzemaniche Cacio E Pepe - $25: homemade mezzemaniche pasta, black peppercorn, pecorino romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lumache All’amatriciana - $28: homemade lumache, san marzano tomato, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper, chili flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - $29: homemade egg tagliatelle pasta, pork and beef ragù bolognese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Green Lasagna - $30: spinach lasagna, ricotta, besciamella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Squash Cappelletti - $36: koginut squash and Valley Ford creamery ricotta filled pasta, candied pumpkin seed, caciotta al tartufo crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mafaldine with Ragù - $38: mafaldine pasta, slow braised short rib, bone marrow, parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Halibut - $46: seared halibut, italian butter beans, green garlic, snow peas, guanciale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Short Rib - $48: braised short rib, soft polenta, beef jus, cipollini agrodolce, pinenuts Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Involtino - $35: spinach stuffed mary's chicken breast, honeynut squash, farro, brussels sprouts, chicken jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- Bloomsdale Spinach - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Broccoli di Ciccio - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Summer Squash - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Panna Cotta - $14: chestnut panna cotta, pear compote, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $14: mascarpone crema, ladyfingers, chocolate, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Tart - $15: chocolate and squash tart, chocolate cremaux Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pears and Zabaione - $14: wine poached pear, zabaione foam, almond crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gelato - $12: housemade double 8 dairy fior di latte, olive oil sea salt or amarena cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sorbetto - $9: housemade sorbetto, daily flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Beverages
- Espresso - $4
- Macchiato - $4
- Caffe Latte - $5
- Cappuccino - $5
- Coffee - $5
- Hot Tea - $5
- Blood Orange Spritz - $16: spiced blood orange, italicus, prosecco
- Bellucci Martini - $17: tanqueray ten, mediterreanean vermouth, lemon, olive
- Nocciola - $17: hazelnut washed bourbon, rum, cherry, bitters, creme de cacao
- Pineapple Tommy’s Margarita - $16: tequila-infused pineapple, lime juice, chili agave syrup
- Espresso Martini - $17: vodka, danesi espresso, Mr. black coffee liquor
- Negroni Classico - $16: campari, gin, italian sweet vermouth
- Negroni Bianco - $16: gin, carpano bianco, luxardo bitter bianco, orange bitters
- Barrel Aged Balsamic Negroni - $18: campari, gin, carpano antica, manodori balsamico
- Orchard Fizz Mocktail - $15: seedlip, pear, lemon, dill, ginger ale
- Blood Orange Margarita NA - $15: seedlip, blood orange, agave, fresh lime
- Mastri Birrai IPA - $8
- Bionda Dolomiti - $8: 4.9% | 11.2 oz
- Rossa Dolomiti - $8: 6.7% | 11.2 oz
- Birra Friuli Lager - $8: 4.7%
- San Pellegrino Soda - $6
- Fever Tree Ginger Beer - $6
- Coca-Cola - $6
- S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $7
- Acqua Panna Still Water - $5
Amari & Spirits
- Amaro Flights - $20: Choose your 4 selection of amaro from the cart
- Fernet Branca - $9: Lombardia, 39%
- Amaro Nonino - $12: Friuli, 35%
- Amaro Montenegro - $10: Emilia-Romagna, 23%
- Capovilla Grappa di Bassano - $19: Veneto 46%
- Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2001 - $50: Douro Valley