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Island Grill, Clarion Hotel, 1355 N. Fourth
St., San Jose. 408/392-2468. This sleek, modern
restaurant serves fresh fusion fare with Pacific
Island flair without a tiki torch in sight. $$
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, 1706 Oakland Road, Suite
10, San Jose. 408/573-8988. 1041 Cochrane Rd.,
Ste. 160, Morgan Hill. 408/779-2688. With locations
all over the West Coast, this casual eatery is a
go-to spot for abundant Hawaiian plate lunches. $
Ray’s Hawaiian BBQ, Laurelwood Shopping
Center, 1330 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo.
650/212-0002. Classic Hawaiian dishes keep this
casual eatery packed with locals. $
INDIAN
Amber India Restaurant, Santana Row 408/248-
5400; Los Altos 650/968-7511; Palo Alto 650/329-
9644; Mountain View 650/968-1751. Exquisite
presentations and the food is perfectly spiced. $$
Arka, 725 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/
733-2752. Indian cuisine that’s authentic and
innovative, and served in a comfortable, modern,
sophisticated setting. $
Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., Palo
Alto. 650/321-6688. The tandoori grill here is outstanding,
as are the chicken and lamb specialties. $
Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar, Castro and
California streets, Mountain View. 650/960-3802.
Enjoy authentic North Indian cuisine served in an
exotic yet casual atmosphere. $$
Shan, 3739 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408/248-
8433. Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine featuring
savory dishes rich in Eastern culinary traditions. $
INTERNATIONAL
Arya Steakhouse, 885 Middlefield Road, Redwood
City, 650/367-4939. Fine steaks and Persian
cuisine are the focus of this upscale dining establishment,
and a variety of well-seasoned dishes
round out the extensive menu. $$$
Kumino, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View.
650/964-3300. This casual setting for creative cuisine
and fusion fare is a must-do destination for
frugal foodies. $
ITALIAN
A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Ave., Campbell.
408/370-7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in
warm, attractive Old World setting. $$$
Café Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto. 650/
326-1626. A local favorite for years, Café Pro Bono
offers an elaborate dining experience in a warm,
friendly atmosphere. Dinner choices are seemingly
endless, from classic Italian pasta dishes such as
spaghetti with Bolognese sauce and organic lemon
linguine and clams to creatively prepared Mediterranean
entrees such as Greek chicken smothered in
fresh oregano sauce or Niman Ranch filet mignon
with a green peppercorn brandy sauce. These
savory meals are complemented by select fine wines
from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and, of course,
Italy. To top it all off, dessert offerings include Tiramisu,
gelato or a decadent chocolate cake. The restaurant
also has a full bar and two banquet rooms
available for private events seating anywhere from
10 to 50 people. $$
Centonove, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/384-
4007. Italian-style café specializing in wood-fired
pizzas and a wide range of housemade pastas. $$
Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park. 650/ 322-
1211. This popular neighborhood trattoria has
become an Italian institution. $$
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