La Pastaia

233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose CA 95113 lpastaia.com (408) 286-8686

Cuisines and Dishes at La Pastaia:

Italian

Menu for La Pastaia

Antipasti

Carpaccio $11.00
bundle of rare beef filled with sliced mushrooms, fried shallots, parmesan and truffle oil
Calamari $10.00
pesto coated deep fried squid served with deep fried lemons and lemon aioli.
Spiedini Alla Romano $9.00
skewer of fire roasted fresh mozzarella and baguette with a light anchovie oil.
Funghi Alla Griglia $8.00
grilled portobella mushroom, olive oil, pepper flakes and mustard aioli.
Melanzane $9.00
layers of eggplant, mortadella and cacciocavalo cheese, dusted with breadcrumbs and deep fried.
Fichi E Prosciutto $10.00
fresh figs with air cured ham, mascarpone cheese and house made breadsticks
Cozze Arrosto $11.00
fire roasted prince edward island mussels served with a lemon butter

Insalate / Zuppa

Insalata Mista $8.00
salad of mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts and vinaigrette
Insalata Verde $8.00
salad of mixed greens, Parmigiano, scallions, tomatoes and vinaigrette.
Cesare $8.00 - $10.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic
Cesare $11.00 - $12.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, Parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic with grilled chicken.
Cesare $17.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, Parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic with salmon
Spinaci $13.00
bay shrimp with grapefruit sections and basil on baby spinach with a citrus vinegrette.
Pollo Caprese $14.00
grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, boutique tomatoes, basil; on butter lettuce.
Pasta E Pisella $14.00
pasta salad with fresh peas, grilled chicken, sweet onion and rosemary aioli on butter leaf lettuce.
Pazzia $14.00
grilled chicken, pancetta, hard boiled egg, olives, gorgonzola cheese, tomato & scallions on butter lettuce.
Zuppa Del Giorno $5.00
special soup - changes daily

Pizze

Pancetta $14.00
italian bacon, sweet onion, garlic, sage, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Margherita $12.00
classic pizza with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese
Rustica $14.00
italian sausage, mushrooms, sweet onions, oregano, tomato sauce and fontina cheese.
Lombardia $12.00
prosciutto, gorgonzola, figs, arugula, and virgin olive oil.
Portabella $13.00
portabella mushroom, ricotta salata, mozzarella, thyme, and tomato sauce.

Contorni

Broccoletti $8.00
sauteed baby broccoli with lemon and olive oil
Spinaci $8.00
sauteed spinach with garlic and nutmeg
Polenta $7.00
side of soft polenta
Polenta E Funghi $10.00
soft polenta with porcini, marsala and mascarpone

Primi

Risotto $17.00
slow cooked arborio rice with braised veal cheeks, artichoke, thyme, marsala and asiago
Linguine Alle Vongole $16.00
fresh clams, garlic, white wine, butter, parsley and oregano
Cappellini Con Salsa Fresca $13.00
fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, olive oil and garlic
Fettuccine Con Salmone $16.00
pasta with pacific salmon, capers, red onion, pinot grigio, thyme, and virgin olive oil.
Fettuccine Con Pollo $15.00
pasta with grilled chicken, butternut squash, pancetta, roasted onion, sage, stock and cream
Ravioli Al Sugo $14.00
ricotta filled pasta with a rich tomato meat sauce
Ravioli Con Zucca $16.00
pumpkin and ricotta filled pasta with a sauce of walnuts, brown butter and sage.
Fusilli Autunnale $15.00
pasta twists with Swiss chard, ricotta salata cheese, toasted hazelnuts and extra virgin olive oil
Fusilli Con Prosciutto Cotto $15.00
italian cooked ham, quartered mushrooms, black pepper and cream
Capriccio $0.00
chef forrest's suggested pasta - changes daily

Secondi

Verdure Arrosto $18.00
oven roasted vegetables on soft polenta with mascarpone cheese
Pollo Arrosto $20.00
roasted chicken with sweet fennel, roasted garlic, rosemary and limoncello; on soft polenta
Filetto $31.00
filet of beef served on a portabella mushroom with a rich barolo wine sauce and deep fried shallots
Costolettine Di Manzo $23.00
beef short ribs braised in chianti wine with porcini and bay laurel; on polenta.
Vitello Parmigiano $26.00
sauteed veal cutlet with pomodoro, mozzarella and parmigiano; served with asparagus
Agnello $28.00
sauteed individual baby lamb chops served with a balsamic deglaze and sauteed spinach
Ossobuco D'agnello $22.00
braised lamb shank, artichokes, roasted shallots, Chianti and fresh rosemary; served on polenta.
Cioppino $28.00
seafood stew with scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, salmon in a rich tomato sauce.
Maiale Alla Griglia $22.00
grilled pork chops smothered in apples & sage; served with a gorgonzola sauce and fried polenta

Panini

Petto Di Pollo $11.00
grilled chicken breast, pesto aioli and tomato
Verdure $10.00
warm sandwich of zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and artichokes.
Portabella $10.00
grilled portabella mushroom, red onion, butter lettuce and mustard aioli.
Salmone Affumicata $12.00
smoked salmon, red onion, fontina and caper aioli.

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May 01 2012

Deborah D. via Yelp

I had dinner at La Pastaia this past Saturday with my boyfriend. The place has a very nice atmosphere, everything was clean and well put together. The food...read more
Apr 30 2012

Jessica B. via Yelp

First off I am no foodie but I have worked in the food service industry and I feel very strongly about the hostess being nice. The hostess there wasn't rude...read more
Apr 24 2012

Jonathan B. via Yelp

Maybe it was an off night. But I didn't like La Pastaia at all. The food, while quite fine, wasn't good. I mean, i didn't enjoy it. If it were a Denny's...read more
Jul 29 2007

slofoodie via Citysearch

We ate at La Pastaia Restaurant after the San Jose Grand Prix and I was ready for a great meal after walking around all day. There...read more
Feb 21 2007

930amwendnesday via Citysearch

It is always disconcerting to read a poor review of a restaurant that is a gem in the Bay Area. Having had the opportunity to tra...read more
Feb 13 2007

scubadon via Citysearch

Had eaten at La Pastaia many years back and seemed to remember having a good experience. However, was surprised at both the foo...read more

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