• California
  • Palo Alto
  • La Strada

La Strada

(650) 324-8300
  • 335 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  • Italian ,  Pasta ,  Pizza
  • $$$$$
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  • Lunch
  • Antipasti Dinner
    • Charcuterie Sampler Dinner $14

      Prosciutto, mortadella, finocchiona, bresaola, and speck tirolese.

    • Italian D.O.P Cheese Plate Dinner $12

      4 imported kinds of cheese selected by the chef, served with pineapple chutney.

    • Bruschette Dinner $12

      Olives, artichokes, mushrooms, fontina, mozzarella, marinated tomato, and caponata relish.

    • Fresh Bufala Mozzarella Dinner $12

      Sicilian caponata relish, oregano flat bread.

    • Totani Al Salto Dinner $11

      Fresh Monterey Bay calamari, sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, chile flakes, oregano, and peas.

    • Grilled Scallops and Prawns Dinner $15

      Warm barley, sweet peppers, and green peas.

    • Kobe Beef Carpaccio Dinner $18

      Lemon dressing, capers, onion confettura, shaved grana.

    • Golden-Fried Calamari Dinner $9

      Crispy asparagus, lemon-mint, calabria peppers, and spicy tomato sauce.

  • Antipasti Lunch
    • Charcuterie Sampler Lunch $14

      Prosciutto, mortadella, finocchiona, bresaola, and speck triloese. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.

    • Bruschette Lunch $12

      Olives, artichokes, mushrooms, fontina, mozzarella, marinated tomato, caponata.

    • Fresh Bufala Mozzarella Lunch $12

      Sicilian caponata relish, oregano flat bread.

    • Golden-Fried Calamari Lunch $19

      Crispy asparagus, lemon-mint, calabria peppers, and spicy tomato sauce.

    • Totani Al Salto Lunch $11

      Fresh Monterey Bay calamari, sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, chile flakes, oregano, peas.

    • Grilled Scallops and Prawns Lunch $11

      Warm barley and greens peas.

    • Kobe Beef Carpaccio Lunch $18

      Lemon dressing, capers, onion confettura, shaved grana.

    • Italian D.O.P. Cheese Plate Lunch $12

      4 imported kinds of cheese selected by the chef served with pineapple chutney.

  • Salads Dinner
    • Heart of Romaine Salad Dinner $10

      Garlic-anchovy dressing, grana cheese, crostini.

    • House Salad Dinner $12

      Organic baby greens, cabernet vinaigrette.

  • Salads Lunch
    • Heart of Romaine Salad Lunch $10

      Garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano cheese, crostini.

    • Grilled Chicken Salad Lunch $14

      Fulton Valley chicken, gorgonzola cheese, toasted almonds, cabernet vinaigrette dressing.

    • Arugula, Beets and Burrata Cheese Salad Lunch $12

      Wild baby arugula, organic beets, burrata cheese, house salad dressing.

    • Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Lunch $14

      Baby greens, quail egg, capers, black olives, roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.

    • Seared Monterey Bay Sole Salad Lunch $14

      Wild-caught Monterey Bay filet of sole, romaine hearts, grilled spring onions, tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil dressing.

    • Warmed Spinach Salad Lunch $11

      Bloomsdale spinach, bacon, red onions, walnuts, mushrooms, dry ricotta cheese, house dressing.

    • House Salad Lunch $12

      Organic baby greens, cabernet vinaigrette dressing.

  • Thin Crust Pizza Dinner
    • Margherita Pizza Dinner $20

      Basil, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Spicy Sausage Pizza Dinner $21

      House-made sausage, artichokes, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Wild Mushrooms and Fontina $21

      Truffle oil, val d'aosta fontina cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Vegetarian Pizza Dinner $21

      Grilled zucchini, eggplant, Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Porchetta Pizza Dinner $21

      Roasted pork loin, onions, rosemary, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

    • Schiacciata Pizza Dinner $22

      Parma prosciutto, stracciatella cheese, arugula salad.

  • Pasta and Risotto Dinner
    • Casonsei Alla Bergamasca Dinner $17

      House-made sausage ravioli, amaretti, brown butter, pork guanciale.

    • Egg Fettuccine and Bolognese $18

      House-made pasta, meat ragu, tomato sauce, shaved pecorino cheese.

    • Buckwheat Pappardelle Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Dinner $18

      Sun-dried tomato tapenade, cream sauce.

    • Paccheri Pasta Meat Sauce Dinner $18

      Lamb ragu, stracciatella, Parmesan cheese.

    • Gnocchi and Braised Masami Pork Dinner $17

      Sangiovese wine ragu, pecorino Toscana.

    • Butternut Squash Ravioli Dinner $17

      Wild mushrooms, sage tomato sauce, grana Padano cheese.

    • Scallops and Shrimp Fettuccine Dinner $27

      Arugula, fresh tomatoes, white wine.

    • RIsotto and Mixed Vegetables and Scamorza Cheese Dinner $18

      Parmesan basket, carnaroli rice.

    • RIsotto and Sonoma Quail Dinner $21

      Wild mushrooms, carnaroli rice, Swiss chard.

  • Fish and Meat Dinner
    • Petrale Sole Baked In Parchment Dinner $24

      Fregola, tomato, fresh basil, olives, and capers.

    • Grilled Salmon Pantesca Dinner $24

      Oven-roasted spring vegetables, pesto sauce.

    • Sauteed Salmon Dinner $25

      Roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, shallots, grapes, prosecco butter sauce.

    • Chicken Alla Diavola Dinner $26

      Half semi-boneless spicy chicken, grilled vegetables.

    • Grilled Lamb Chops Dinner $29

      Asparagus, arugula, pecorino fresco, eggplant, "aceto balsamico".

  • Side Dishes
    • Mixed Vegetables $8

    • Fior Di Latte Mozzarella $5

  • Thin Crust Pizza Lunch
    • Margherita Pizza Lunch $20

      Basil, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Spicy Sausage Pizza Lunch $21

      House-made sausage, artichokes, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Wild Mushrooms and Fontina Pizza Lunch $21

      Truffle oil, val d'aosta fontina cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Vegetarian Pizza Lunch $21

      Grilled zucchini, eggplant, Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.

    • Porchetta Pizza Lunch $21

      Roasted pork loin, onions, rosemary, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

    • Schiacciata Pizza Lunch $22

      Parma prosciutto, stracciatella cheese, arugula salad.

  • Pasta and Risotto Lunch
    • Casonsei Alla Bergamasca Lunch $17

      House-made sausage ravioli, amaretti, brown butter, pork guanciale.

    • Salmon and Halibut Ravioli Lunch $17

      House-made ravioli, salmon, halibut, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, white wine, butter.

    • Buckwheat Pappardelle Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Lunch $18

      Sun-dried tomato tapenade, cream sauce.

    • Paccheri Pasta Meat Sauce Lunch $18

      Lamb ragu, stracciatella, Parmesan cheese.

    • Gnocchi and Braised Masami Pork Lunch $17

      Sangiovese wine ragu, pecorino toscana.

    • Butternut Squash Ravioli Lunch $17

      Wild mushrooms, sage tomato sauce, grana padano cheese.

    • Shrimp and Scallops Fettuccine Lunch $27

      Shrimp, scallops, arugula, fresh tomatoes, white wine.

    • Risotto and Mixed Vegetables and Scamorza Cheese Lunch $18

      Parmesan basket, carnaroli rice.

  • Fish and Meat Lunch
    • Grilled Salmon Pantesca Lunch $24

      Oven-roasted spring vegetables, pesto sauce.

    • Chicken Alla Diavola Lunch $26

      Half semi-boneless spicy chicken, grilled vegetables.

  • Desserts
    • Soffiato Di Cioccolato "La Strada" $9

      Warm shokinag chocolate souffle with vanilla gelato.

    • Crema Bruna Di Mandorle E Vaniglia $8

      Creme brulee infused with almond and vanilla, Almond "Fiorentino".

    • Tiramisu In Coppa $8

      Savoiardi soaked in "Portioli" espresso, layered with mascarpone and caramel sauce.

    • Panna Cotta Con Fragole $8

      Chilled Italian eggless custard, with strawberry compote.

    • Gelato and Sorbetto Artigianale $7

      House selection of artisan gelato or sorbetto, housemade "Cialda" basket.

    • Affogato Classico $7

      Vanilla bean gelato with a shot of "Portioli" espresso.

  • Espresso Drinks
    We proudly serve Portioli Coffee, Artisan Roaster from Milan.
    • Espresso $3

    • Macchiato $3.25

    • Cappuccino $3.5

    • Latte $3.5

    • Mocha $3.75

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