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Mio Vicino is an iconic Italian restaurant in Santa Clara. This spot has a family-owned welcoming atmosphere. It's one of those go-to places you can count on whether it's a casual family dinner or a night when you just want something comforting and reliable. The portions are generous, the flavors are classic, and everything feels made with care. It's clear they take pride in both their food and the experience they create for their guests. Our server was friendly and made some winning recommendations for my kids who wanted to try something new. The portions are decent and not too salty. Generous portions. There is something on the menu for everyone. If you're looking for a cozy, family-friendly Italian spot with consistently good food and a welcoming vibe, this is definitely a place to keep in your rotation.
Great hidden gem located in Santa Clara- as soon as we parked I could smell the garlic bread wafting in the air. The service was incredible, with the soft touches of personal that make a restaurant feel like home. Wine list was vast and the overall menu was filled with creative and traditional Italian dishes. Plenty of lot and street parking in the area.
My coworkers and I have gone here for lunch a couple of times. We have also ordered from here for catering office parties. The food is always great, and the owners/staff are always great to work with! Food: I normally order the portabella fusilli. It's great and comes with plenty of mushrooms. For catering, the office has done chicken parmesan, linguini with clams, salad, and fettuccine alfredo. Catering is always easy to pick up, and the food is good. Service: The staff and owners are always so friendly and nice. The food comes out promptly when eating there, and always ready for pick up when doing catering. TL;DR - great Italian spot with wonderful staff
This is a locally owned. It is the kind of place where they know your name. I go here once a week. Staff are friendly and make you feel like part of the Mio family. It is quaint and can be packed on weekends. A few years ago I hosted my parents 50th anniversary in there banquet room. Holds about 50. House red wine is great but I just discovered their Pinot Grigio is delish. My go to dish is the Baked Penne sausage. I had there special the Rib Eye steak with Blue cheese Demi glaze , mashes potatoes and veggies. It was tender and full of flavor. The glaze was so good I used it as gravy on my potatoes. For dessert, they have the best options for cheesecake. You need to call to know what the special is for the day. Pumpkin cheesecake and Espresso with chocolate chips is to die for, make sure you leave room.
A local italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and pizza I tried the Chicken Cannelloni. The fresh pasta was filled with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, quattro formaggi, and oregano, then baked in a rich provolone and marsala cream sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts. The sauce is so rich and velvety I also tried the Shrimp Pie. It came with prawns, rock shrimp, pesto, pine nuts, and plenty of melty cheese. The shrimp was fresh and well-seasoned, and the combination worked beautifully. Their tiramisu is a must try and it did not disappoint. Classic Italian style -- bold coffee flavor, not too sweet, and perfectly creamy.
Found this Italian restaurant in Sant Clara. Staff was very friendly and professional. We got seated right away. There's a private parking lot as well as some street parking. Very nice decor with plenty of seating. Some outdoor seating available. I thought the food was delicious.
Food is normal - 3 star; service is great, 4 star. My friend loved this place and recommended us over for lunch. It fits into the neighborhood and not as quite standing out as a grand place. Inside was also a bit plain, not much of those red and white checkered Italian designs. It has a bar area that took up a good half of the place as the place is like a long rectagle deep in. Street parking. I was greeted right away when I sat down and asked for my drink request. Service was informal but plenty. We were offered cheese twice as the first time we were distracted with food pictures. We asked for small plates to share the dessert, water refill and was checked on. No free bread for the table, it was $2 a basket but they are cold and the crust seemed too hard for me. The interesting thing is it comes with a plate of roasted garlic cloves which are tasty. I'd rather eat the garlic cloves and I actually put some more into my pasta. My portobello fusili with chicken was ok, pleasantly surprised that added chicken was $5 and not $6 as the menu stated. Pasta was cooked el dente and the sauce evenly coated on the pasta. The scallop salad looked great and sumptuous, they did not go cheap on the scallops. Shellfish pasta at $23 is reasonable. The Oreo bread pudding was better than I thought. It was huge, 3 of us shared for 2 servings and still ended up with a quarter left. It's not as busy as we were afraid, so it was a good place to do a catch up lunch.
We loved our dinner here! Came on a Thursday night. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for a relaxed dinner. 5/5 for the wonderful service! Must orders: Had an amazing gnocchi (it was creamy and the texture was perfect) The calamari was crispy and delicious. The ones I'd Skip: The chicken cannelloni had handmade pasta (I'd skip this one as it was a bit too salty. Tiramisu was decent.
Were in Santa Clara for the game and decided to try this place on a Sunday afternoon. The place was alittle busy but didn't effect the service because it was A+. The food was delicious and fresh. I also got the blueberry bread pudding which I love bread pudding and that too was good. I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for great food.
What can I say but that it was absolutely delicious. I wish I could remember the name of the dish. I recall it was a sage, artichoke cream sauce type of dish. So if you see something like that on the menu that's it. I chose it for the creative use of flavors, and damn was it good. I thought I wouldn't be able to eat it all, but boy was I wrong. The food came out fresh and was topped by the server with fresh parmesan. And I just couldn't stop. Haha. I will say the Restaurant it self was packed and my companion and myself barely fit into our little side tables. But if you are ever in the San Jose area drop in and try something new!
Amazing food! Amazing service! So yummy you want to lick the plate. Highly recommend! Took my son 6 minutes to scarf down a plate of chicken parm. So so good!
I haven't been here for a few years because I moved but wow, I feel like the food got even better. It was five stars before but it's even better now.. I did my honeymoon in Italy the food here I prefer this place more . you gotta try the polenta and the eggplant for the appetizer and also the cheesy bread. My entrée was delicious. Salmon and spinach was drizzled in butter. Lot of these Italian restaurants don't offer eggplant proper Anna but the one here is amazing. They have a great selection of desserts. You have to try as well.
I've been working around the corner from Mio Vicino for a couple of years, so the restaurant has been top of mind for me for a while. I was feeling pretty hungry after working one evening and decided to treat myself to a quiet dinner by myself. stopped by Mio VIcino for dinner on a Sunday night around 6:30pm and was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was. I didn't mind sitting at the bar, but there happened to be an available side table for 2 where I was offered to sit. I thought that the restaurant was cute and casual, but I could see it being a spot for a lovely dinner on a night on the town. Wait staff was friendly, but I also felt that they meant business. After I sat at the table, it took 5 minutes for a server to acknowledge my presence and then she skipped the formalities and straight up asked if I was ready to order. The food took a while to come out too especially for a party of 1. The food was excellent though! I ordered the polenta appetizer, which consisted with fried polenta pieces and mushrooms sauteed in a cream wine sauce. The polenta were extra crispy on the edges, and the mushroom sauce was amazing. It had a meatiness to it but also a nice sweetness. After devouring the appetizer, I dug into my entree of the artichoke sage tortelli. It came with 6 large tortelli, and they were stuffed with an artichoke cheese filling. I enjoyed the bits of sun dried tomatoes for bits of flavor. I got their apricot bread pudding for the road. I had the chance to try some at home, and I thought it was quite good especially with apricots being in season right now. They did package it at room temperature, which I found to be worth noting if you choose to order this for take out.
Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the friendly, attentive staff, a cozy, inviting ambiance, and generous portions.
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Really outstanding food and terrific service. This is quickly becoming my favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Clara. We've gone a couple times now. The food is so good, I meant to take a couple pictures. However, once it got to the table I was so excited, I dove right in and I forgot. But I did manage to snap a picture of my Caesar salad which was quite tasty. We've tried the eggplant parmesan which was perfection. We've also tried the cheese ravioli, Pesto chips and Cioppino. Chef's kiss read more
3 months ago
This is a tiny Italian restaurant so I would recommend making reservations or calling ahead to see if they tables to accommodate you and your party. The service was quick and since we had reservations we had a table reserved. There is limited parking. The place itself is very casual. The Cesar salad was great: the lasagna was amazing prob the best I've had in a while. They don't have a cocktail menu but they do offer wines. read more
7 months ago
Mio Vicino is an iconic Italian restaurant in Santa Clara. This spot has a family-owned welcoming atmosphere. It's one of those go-to places you can count on whether it's a casual family dinner or a night when you just want something comforting and reliable. The portions are generous, the flavors are classic, and everything feels made with care. It's clear they take pride in both their food and the experience they create for their guests. Our server was friendly and made some winning recommendations for my kids who wanted to try something new. The portions are decent and not too salty. Generous portions. There is something on the menu for everyone. If you're looking for a cozy, family-friendly Italian spot with consistently good food and a welcoming vibe, this is definitely a place to keep in your rotation. read more
4 months ago
Great hidden gem located in Santa Clara- as soon as we parked I could smell the garlic bread wafting in the air. The service was incredible, with the soft touches of personal that make a restaurant feel like home. Wine list was vast and the overall menu was filled with creative and traditional Italian dishes. Plenty of lot and street parking in the area. read more
My coworkers and I have gone here for lunch a couple of times. We have also ordered from here for catering office parties. The food is always great, and the owners/staff are always great to work with! Food: I normally order the portabella fusilli. It's great and comes with plenty of mushrooms. For catering, the office has done chicken parmesan, linguini with clams, salad, and fettuccine alfredo. Catering is always easy to pick up, and the food is good. Service: The staff and owners are always so friendly and nice. The food comes out promptly when eating there, and always ready for pick up when doing catering. TL;DR - great Italian spot with wonderful staff read more
This is a locally owned. It is the kind of place where they know your name. I go here once a week. Staff are friendly and make you feel like part of the Mio family. It is quaint and can be packed on weekends. A few years ago I hosted my parents 50th anniversary in there banquet room. Holds about 50. House red wine is great but I just discovered their Pinot Grigio is delish. My go to dish is the Baked Penne sausage. I had there special the Rib Eye steak with Blue cheese Demi glaze , mashes potatoes and veggies. It was tender and full of flavor. The glaze was so good I used it as gravy on my potatoes. For dessert, they have the best options for cheesecake. You need to call to know what the special is for the day. Pumpkin cheesecake and Espresso with chocolate chips is to die for, make sure you leave room. read more
A local italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and pizza I tried the Chicken Cannelloni. The fresh pasta was filled with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, quattro formaggi, and oregano, then baked in a rich provolone and marsala cream sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts. The sauce is so rich and velvety I also tried the Shrimp Pie. It came with prawns, rock shrimp, pesto, pine nuts, and plenty of melty cheese. The shrimp was fresh and well-seasoned, and the combination worked beautifully. Their tiramisu is a must try and it did not disappoint. Classic Italian style -- bold coffee flavor, not too sweet, and perfectly creamy. read more
Found this Italian restaurant in Sant Clara. Staff was very friendly and professional. We got seated right away. There's a private parking lot as well as some street parking. Very nice decor with plenty of seating. Some outdoor seating available. I thought the food was delicious. read more
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Food is normal - 3 star; service is great, 4 star. My friend loved this place and recommended us over for lunch. It fits into the neighborhood and not as quite standing out as a grand place. Inside was also a bit plain, not much of those red and white checkered Italian designs. It has a bar area that took up a good half of the place as the place is like a long rectagle deep in. Street parking. I was greeted right away when I sat down and asked for my drink request. Service was informal but plenty. We were offered cheese twice as the first time we were distracted with food pictures. We asked for small plates to share the dessert, water refill and was checked on. No free bread for the table, it was $2 a basket but they are cold and the crust seemed too hard for me. The interesting thing is it comes with a plate of roasted garlic cloves which are tasty. I'd rather eat the garlic cloves and I actually put some more into my pasta. My portobello fusili with chicken was ok, pleasantly surprised that added chicken was $5 and not $6 as the menu stated. Pasta was cooked el dente and the sauce evenly coated on the pasta. The scallop salad looked great and sumptuous, they did not go cheap on the scallops. Shellfish pasta at $23 is reasonable. The Oreo bread pudding was better than I thought. It was huge, 3 of us shared for 2 servings and still ended up with a quarter left. It's not as busy as we were afraid, so it was a good place to do a catch up lunch. read more
We loved our dinner here! Came on a Thursday night. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for a relaxed dinner. 5/5 for the wonderful service! Must orders: Had an amazing gnocchi (it was creamy and the texture was perfect) The calamari was crispy and delicious. The ones I'd Skip: The chicken cannelloni had handmade pasta (I'd skip this one as it was a bit too salty. Tiramisu was decent. read more
11 months ago
Were in Santa Clara for the game and decided to try this place on a Sunday afternoon. The place was alittle busy but didn't effect the service because it was A+. The food was delicious and fresh. I also got the blueberry bread pudding which I love bread pudding and that too was good. I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for great food. read more
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What can I say but that it was absolutely delicious. I wish I could remember the name of the dish. I recall it was a sage, artichoke cream sauce type of dish. So if you see something like that on the menu that's it. I chose it for the creative use of flavors, and damn was it good. I thought I wouldn't be able to eat it all, but boy was I wrong. The food came out fresh and was topped by the server with fresh parmesan. And I just couldn't stop. Haha. I will say the Restaurant it self was packed and my companion and myself barely fit into our little side tables. But if you are ever in the San Jose area drop in and try something new! read more
1 year ago
Amazing food! Amazing service! So yummy you want to lick the plate. Highly recommend! Took my son 6 minutes to scarf down a plate of chicken parm. So so good! read more
1 year ago
I haven't been here for a few years because I moved but wow, I feel like the food got even better. It was five stars before but it's even better now.. I did my honeymoon in Italy the food here I prefer this place more . you gotta try the polenta and the eggplant for the appetizer and also the cheesy bread. My entrée was delicious. Salmon and spinach was drizzled in butter. Lot of these Italian restaurants don't offer eggplant proper Anna but the one here is amazing. They have a great selection of desserts. You have to try as well. read more
2 years ago
I've been working around the corner from Mio Vicino for a couple of years, so the restaurant has been top of mind for me for a while. I was feeling pretty hungry after working one evening and decided to treat myself to a quiet dinner by myself. stopped by Mio VIcino for dinner on a Sunday night around 6:30pm and was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was. I didn't mind sitting at the bar, but there happened to be an available side table for 2 where I was offered to sit. I thought that the restaurant was cute and casual, but I could see it being a spot for a lovely dinner on a night on the town. Wait staff was friendly, but I also felt that they meant business. After I sat at the table, it took 5 minutes for a server to acknowledge my presence and then she skipped the formalities and straight up asked if I was ready to order. The food took a while to come out too especially for a party of 1. The food was excellent though! I ordered the polenta appetizer, which consisted with fried polenta pieces and mushrooms sauteed in a cream wine sauce. The polenta were extra crispy on the edges, and the mushroom sauce was amazing. It had a meatiness to it but also a nice sweetness. After devouring the appetizer, I dug into my entree of the artichoke sage tortelli. It came with 6 large tortelli, and they were stuffed with an artichoke cheese filling. I enjoyed the bits of sun dried tomatoes for bits of flavor. I got their apricot bread pudding for the road. I had the chance to try some at home, and I thought it was quite good especially with apricots being in season right now. They did package it at room temperature, which I found to be worth noting if you choose to order this for take out. read more
2 years ago
This us one of those places that's been around forever! The food is consistently delicious and I love that they have frequent changes in their weekly menu. The restaurant seating is limited, but usually not a long wait to be seated and the environment is definitely cozy. The service is always engaging and friendly as well. read more
I loved the family vibe. Everyone knew everyone. It was my first time, so I was not treated the same. Glass of house white wine $13 Chicken Cannelloni - way too rich. I ordered it because it says it is made in house. The pasta needed a knife. Spinach was thrown on top. Pine nuts were also thrown on top. The chicken got stuck in my teeth. The ladies with the curly hair were super great. read more
7 months ago
I visited this place on a Tuesday afternoon and I LOVEd it! The staff was very nice and even though they were very very busy, they still made sure to seat us fast and check in on us several times. We had some free bread with garlic, then we ordered bruschetta, lasagna, and some pasta. Starting with the first bite and ending with the last one, everything was delicious. The bread was crunchy but not too dry or tough and it helped us get over our hunger while waiting for the main meals. The pasta and lasagna were so tender and tasty. What I really liked is that this restaurant is very generous with meats. Sometimes I would order something at other places and the meat is barely here but not this restaurant: my lasagna was nicely filled with meat and I appreciate that. Prices were alright. I will definitely be coming back! read more
My SO and I were craving Italian, and we'd driven past Mio Vicino many times, so we decided to check it out for dinner one Saturday evening. WAIT Upon entrance, we were third in line. A Mio Vicino team member assisted us, and luckily, we were seated within a few minutes. It was bustling with large parties ahead of us. AMBIANCE/SEATING From what I know, Mio Vicino has been open for quite some time since the early 1990s. The restaurant layout reminds me of what used to be a diner. There are plenty of tables wrapped around an extended counter area where the kitchen is located. The decor is very homey and family style type restaurant. SERVICE Attentive and amicable. FOOD * Complimentary ciabatta bread and roasted garlic. One word, delicious! The bread is from a bakery in Fresno, per one of the servers, but they did not know the bakery's name. We enjoyed the roasted garlic, to which vinegar and oil were added to dip the bread. * Fried Calamari - The appetizer was plentiful and good. The batter was light and crispy. There was light seasoning, but the two dips were fantastic. It came with a cocktail sauce and lemon aioli. The only feedback is I wish lemon wedges went with the appetizer to squeeze over the calamari. * Fusilli Vegetale Arossto - I enjoyed this pasta entree; emphasis on the olive oil and garlic-based versus a sauce--options to add chicken or prawns. I opted for prawns, which were cooked properly. It added a nice umami seafood flavor to the dish. All of the vegetables were good except the roasted eggplant. Unfortunately, it was a hair undercooked. * Gorgonzola Gnocchi - This dish was delectable, and we both enjoyed the taste. The gnocchi was tossed in a Gorgonzola cream sauce with spinach, radicchio, and walnuts. * Tiramisu - The dessert was made in-house. We ordered one to-go. It was delicious. The cake itself was moist and not overly sweetened. It was light with notes of coffee and cocoa present. Overall, it is an excellent Italian restaurant to dine at. The pasta and dessert was delicious. A return is warranted the next time we are craving Italian. read more
1 year ago
Cute corner restaurant with kind staff. The restaurant was full with an update ambiance. Everyone was laughing and having great conversation. The food was good and the we're attentive to my food, allergies which I appreciate. The parking lot is very small and dark. Over all a nice place. read more
We have missed Mio Vicino since they left Saratoga. The service is excellent and the waiter was kind enough to accommodate us even though the restaurant was nearly full. We were in a big hurry. Mio Vicino is aptly named because it is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Everything on the menu is delicious. The polenta appetizer is a real winner. And their soups, which change daily, are always scrumptious. The restaurant is sparkling clean. Parking is a breeze- on the street or in the lot behind the restaurant, Come on guys... come back near us! read more
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We have been looking for a new Italian Restaurant. The dishes we ordered, the chicken & the eggplant Parmesan were okay. The chicken cannelloni was on the sweet side and the chicken penne didn't stand out. They get a good mix of customers and they have a variety of dishes on their menu. Service was efficient, ambiance was old fashioned and they have a separate room across the hallway next door. read more
This is a cozy Italian shop located in Santa Clara. There's a good amount of seating for a smaller place. The staff is super friendly and attentive! We got polenta for appetizer. The sauce and mushrooms were good. For main dishes, we got the penne with chicken and the capellini gamberoni. They were solid and had a lot of flavor. Recommend trying if you are in the area for Italian. read more
Very impressed with this Italian hole in the wall restaurant. Not only was the customer service fantastic but the food was so delicious. I got the Pesto Pizza Bread and the Veggie Pasta with chicken added. Everything was cooked perfectly and the red sauce was to die for. You could absolutely tell everything is made from scratch and is very fresh. I also loved that it seemed very family and community oriented. A place where locals flock for a great meal for dinner, prices are also very reasonable. I highly recommend coming here for your next meal. read more
This little hole in the wall is a perfect place to being your family! The food is DELICIOUS and filling. The only thing is the women's bathroom was out of service - but truthfully a small obstacle. Great Italian food with FANTASTIC staff. If you're visiting this small little town this is the type of restaurant you can depend on! read more
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