THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OUTSTANDING RESTAURANTS Indulge in Our Menu of Advertising Possibilities 100 South Bay Accent 200 DINING HOT SPOTS INDIAN Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View. 650/968-7511; 377 Santana Row, #1140, San Jose. 408/248-5400. Exquisite presentations and the food is perfectly spiced. $$ Arka, 725 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/ 733-2752. Indian cuisine that’s authentic and innovative, and served in a comfortable, modern, sophisticated setting. $ Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-6688. The tandoori grill here is outstanding, as are the chicken and lamb specialties. $ Rangoli, 3695 Union Ave., San Jose, 408/377- 2222. Experience the tantalizing array of traditional Indian cuisines served in a friendly and comfortable, upscale setting. $$ Rasam’s Restaurant and IC Lounge, 193 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-8500. Located along the historic downtown Murphy Avenue corridor, Rasam’s brings a modern approach to India’s traditional regional dishes. Featuring fresh local ingredients, authentic food is prepared using time-honored techniques, such as tawa (griddle), sigri (open barbecue) and tandoori (clay oven). Highlights of the menu include a delectable array of chaat, or street food, and signature vegetarian and seafood entrees. Each dish contains its own unique spice blend, and hand-crafted cocktails- -along with a wide selection of Indian whiskeys and wine--ideally complement the flavors of the Hindustani cuisine. The adjoining IC Lounge features live music, adding even more enjoyment to a memorable dining experience. $ Sakoon, 357 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/ 965-2000. Sakoon blends traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine and serves it up in an exotic, modern setting. $$ Shan, 3739 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408/248- 8433. Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine featuring savory dishes rich in Eastern culinary traditions. $ Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar, Castro and California streets, Mountain View. 650/960- 3802. Authentic North Indian cuisine is served in an exotic yet casual atmosphere. $$ INTERNATIONAL Cijjo, 246 Castro St., MountainView. 650/282- 5401. A unique and diverse mix of flavorful foods from around the globe served tapas style. $$ ITALIAN A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Ave., Campbell. 408/370-7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in warm, attractive old-world setting. $$$ Bella Saratoga,14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/741-5115. Located in a renovated Victorian house in charming Saratoga village, Bella Saratoga boasts bountiful Italian dishes served with only the freshest ingredients. The menu includes homemade pastas, wild fish specials nightly, steaks and chops, traditional thin-crust pizzas, decadent desserts and the finest in domestic and Italian wines. Intimate yet elegant indoor and outdoor dining areas make this the ideal place to enjoy lunch or dinner on the way to an outing at Villa Montalvo or the Mountain Winery. Enjoy live music on Saturday nights or Sunday brunch. Book your private event in the banquet room, which seats up to 50. Full bar. $$ BestBites 408.244.5100 Cafe Pro Bono
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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