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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. $$$
Kumino, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View.
650/964-3300. This casual setting for creative cuisine
and fusion fare is a must-do destination for
frugal foodies. $
ITALIAN
A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Avenue, Campbell.
408/370-7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in
warm, attractive old-world setting. $$$
Bella Saratoga, 14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga.
408/741-5115. Wonderful Italian dishes such as
salmon ravioli and eggplant parmigiana. Charming
outdoor seating available. $$
Café Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto. 650/
326-1626. A local favorite for years, Café Pro Bono
offers an elaborate dining experience in a warm,
friendly atmosphere. Dinner choices are seemingly
endless, from classic Italian pasta dishes such as
spaghetti with Bolognese sauce and organic lemon
linguine and clams to creatively prepared Mediterranean
entrees such as Greek chicken smothered in
fresh oregano sauce or Niman Ranch filet mignon
with a green peppercorn brandy sauce. These
savory meals are complemented by select fine wines
from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and, of course,
Italy. To top it all off, dessert offerings include Tiramisu,
gelato or a decadent chocolate cake. The restaurant
also has a full bar and two banquet rooms
available for private events seating anywhere from
10 to 50 people. $$
Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park. 650/ 322-
1211. This popular neighborhood trattoria has
become an Italian institution. $$
Centonove, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/384-
4007. Italian-style café specializing in wood-fired
pizzas and a wide range of housemade pastas. $$
Doppio Zero, 10088 N Wolfe Rd #120, Cupertino.
408/863-0308. This family-friendly dining
spot prepares pastas, pies and handcrafted cocktails
with stylish ease. $$
Enoteca La Storia, 416 N. Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos. 408/ 625-7272. Italian
wine bar featuring traditional
small plates along with an extensive
selection of fine wines. $$
Enzo’s Italian, 21275 Stevens
Creek Blvd., Cupertino,
408/255-2686. With an all-
Italian crew at the helm, this
eatery dishes up authenticity—
including fresh gnocchi
and seafood ravioli—in a fastpaced,
modern setting. $$
I Gatti, 25 E. Main St., Los Gatos.
408/399-5180. Fine Italian dining in a comfortable
setting; the cuisine pays tribute to various Italian
regions and ranges from pizza to rack of lamb.
$–$$
ll Fornaio, Santa Clara, 408/217-8844; San Jose.
408/271-3366; Palo Alto. 650/853-3888. Il Fornaio
stays true to authentic Italian recipes and timehonored
cooking methods. $$$
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