Great little spot! The highlight for us was the artichoke heart appetizer. Cooked to perfection and very flavorful. We also really enjoyed the saffron risotto. Be sure to leave room for dessert as the crustless cheesecake is out of this world! Worth every single calorie. Not only was the food delicious, but our service was exceptional. I was dining with my brother who happens to be fluent in Italian and he enjoyed chatting with the servers! read more

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Came on a Friday evening and was able to eat outside as the weather was very nice. Service was very attentive. We both ordered an aperol spritz and it was very refreshing. The focaccia bread and dipping sauce was very good to start. We also ordered the bruschetta trio. I hadn't read the menu clearly and they were large pieces of one with arugula, cherry tomatoes and an eggplant and onion bruschetta. I think if the bread was toasted better it would've been tastier. It is a bit difficult to eat as it is packed and wished the tomatoes were chopped up. I ordered the Carbonara Calabrese and never had carbonara with artichokes. It is a smaller portion for an Italian restaurant and unfortunately it was just okay. I really needed the crushed red pepper for more flavor. The guanciale had a bit too much fat for my liking. My friend had the gnocchi pomodoro and we thought the gnocchi was overcooked as it was quite mushy. Unfortunately I was disappointed as I had high hopes for this restaurant but have had much better. read more

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Ordered Doordash from here to support "local" instead of going to Terun and really sad I did. The minestore (at $18) was colorless, flavorless, cut into chunks that were way too large and came a long hair in it. Gross. The calzone was stuffed with what I could prosciutto and ham, not anything I would call "spicy salami." Train wreck. Won't do this again. read more

We met friends of ours who were driving down from the city, and chose this spot based on the reviews and the fact that it was approx half way for both of us. We were excited initially since the staff is Italian and I was expecting very good and authentic food. Sadly, that was not the case. Service was great and attentive, but the food was very disappointing. Everything from the appetizers to the risotto (too dry) and scallops (too fishy) was underwhelming. I felt really bad since we were with foodies and I am the one who picked this spot. Only saving grace was the tiramisu which was delicious but it was too little too late. read more

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Tre Monti was a quick stop before I headed north to the City. It was quite tasty, between the Tre Monti salad with walnuts and gorgonzola, and the margarita pizza. The pizza was extremely thin in the center, and dropped quite a bit of oil when I picked it up. This might turn off some people, but it was fabulous for me. The chianti was lovely, the outdoor deck allowed me to pass the time while watching Los Altos stroll by, and the bread was excellent. The cannoli was not too bad, paired well with coffee. I got there right at the opening at 5, and the service was very attentive. read more

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I attended a holiday party at this beautiful neighborhood restaurant in Los Altos, which has a rustic Italian and modern ambiance. I enjoyed beets with mozzarella and bruschetta as appetizers, followed by a flavorful vegetable soup. The standout dish was the risotto with salmon and peas for the main course. I did not drink that night and got Italian soda instead. The night was filled with laughter and girl talk. read more

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Dined here for the first time on a Friday night, party of 7 and celebrating a 93rd birthday. Birthday boy loves Italian food and since he can't travel too far from home, we opted for Tre Monti. The setting is simple and a relaxing upscale restaurant. There is seating outside as well but not the best option on a cooler fall evening. We ordered the burrata and calamari appetizers (salads) for the table. The menu selection is mostly pizza and pasta. All except one opted for pasta in our party. It took a while for the entrees to be served and one pasta dish was the wrong one which needed to be returned to the kitchen and a new order was placed. The pastas were mostly ok, we had 3 carbonara, one seafood special, Cavatelli di Mare, and Spaghetti alla Bolognese. And a prosciutto mozzarella pizza. The first two carbonara pastas were floating in sauce!!! Nothing like they are supposed to be. The 3rd one which was served at the end (the wrong order) was prepared properly. The pasta sauces tasted good but nothing extraordinary. The restaurant was full by the time we finished with our entrees and the staff were very busy. The experience felt rushed as we were finishing our entrees, they rushed the birthday tiramisu within 5 min of the dinner to our table while one guest was still eating their pizza!! The tiramisu and cheesecake were heavenly and we loved them. We would have enjoyed the dining if it was more relaxed and not rushed. There were a few walk-in customers and felt like they were trying to make room for more incoming business... read more

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I first tried Tre Monti when it was ordered at the office. Someone in my team had it and he was raving about it. I then ordered the Margherita pizza and boy was it good. I then decided to order for my daughter and I. I ordered the Margherita and, it came a little different than the first time. A bit more soft (almost undercooked looking in tiny areas) but we ate it and it was fine. Well, I ordered again. This time for my son to also try. Margherita and Calabrese pizzas. I received 1 pizza (assume Margherita, which is the one I wanted the most) and some pasta plate. Boy, was I disappointed but figured, hey, we have at least the 1 pizza and my daughter can have the pasta (she loves pasta). We had to hurry and eat as (like I mentioned above) she was going to work. Well, I call my son and daughter to eat, open up the pizza and it's the Calabrese one, AND, it is very much undercooked, soggy and can barely pick it up. I had to throw it in the air fryer to speed up cooking for my daughter to eat before going to work. We tried the pasta and that was a fail. It tasted like heavy American yellow cheese. I immediately reached out to Door Dash and their auto chat initially refunded the 1 pizza. I had to reach out to a rep to get the full refund. This was a big fail from Tre Monti. read more

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had a wonderful lunch at Tre Monti. I ordered the Fregola Sarda allo Zafferano, and it was truly delicious - perfectly cooked and flavorful. Service was good, and the environment was nice and relaxed. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try more dishes from their menu! read more

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Had high hopes and it was just ok. I made a reservation for a Friday night because I thought it was going to be busy, but I got there and I didn't need one. Regardless, I prefer to sit at the bar, so I likely wouldn't have needed a reservation anyway, but I didn't know that. After being seated at the bar, which I requested, I ordered an aperol spritz, which was fine. This bar does not have liquor, just beer and wine. I ordered the cavatelli di mare and was a little confused when I got it. The description of the dish states "fresh clams, mussels, calamari, and prawns". I got my plate and noticed there were zero mussels. I asked and the response was as that they were out of them. Not sure why they didn't state that when I ordered the dish. They did offer to provide more clams, but I declined because I have never seen smaller clams in my life....they were TINY. The focaccia bread and herb/garlic oil was yummy, though some of the pieces of focaccia were rough like they were cut a day or two before. The cavatelli pasta was as also very good, but don't think I got or paid for what was on the menu... I love fresh and authentic Italian restaurants, but this one is missing the mark just a little. read more

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What a beautiful and romantic place for a date. Service was great! Food was amazing! read more

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Went for a date night with my husband. Reached late around 8:40 pm and the place was mostly empty. Peak time for them is between 5:30 to 7:30 pm and after that its quite open. There are quite a few options for vegetarians in Antipasti menu, fewer in the main course. I felt that the food lacked flavor. Spaghetti could have used more salt. Service was quick and all servers were nice and polite. The best of all was the tiramisu. Got to talk to the pastry chef and saw the Basque cheesecake come out. Will definitely go back for dessert here, not so much for the food. read more

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The restaurant was packed at early dinner hour and the servers were setting up extra tables inside to accommodate. Once seated our group waited a bit for someone to come take our order until we flagged a waiter down. The food was fantastic, most things we tried were well-made and tasted great. The highlight was the basque cheesecake. As the night went on and the noise level went down it was a pleasant experience for the rest of our dinner. read more

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I set up a dinner date at this restaurant with some friends I haven't seen for a while. It was six of us. I have to say, I was pretty disappointed. I love Italian food and go to a lot of Italian restaurants in the Bay Area, but there was just something off about this place. My wife had a salad with chicken and the chicken had a weird texture, almost like rubber. I had the gnocchi and the sauce almost tastes like a sour cream. On top of that, they had the kitchen door open, so you could see people washing dishes while you eat. That was sort of a turn off. The waiters also seemed to be in a hurry. They stopped by our table every couple of minutes to clear our plates and ask us what else we need like they were expecting another party in need to clear us out, although the restaurant was half full. The only thing I really enjoyed was the dessert. The cheesecake was awesome. My wife had the tiramisu, and she thought that was pretty good as well. Overall, I don't know if I need to blame Yelp or the restaurant because this was rated as a four-star restaurant, and there's no way in hell this is a four-star restaurant. I give it about a 2.5 on my experienced opinion. Best of luck to them, but I definitely won't be returning anytime soon. read more

FABULOUS, authentic Italian food and excellent service! The VERY best cheese cake ever :)

Tiramisu and cheesecake were great. Spaghetti, salmon and bread were good Chicken Panini, ravioli and veg risotto were strictly average read more

Everything even dessert was good . We sat outside. Another customer came in with a dog in a sac. I know Americans eat and sleep with their pets.. I like to go out to eat.,I do not want a dog chewing on a bone sitting next to me. If I wanted to eat sharing my space with a dog I go to the shelter and eat with them.. restaurants should not be forced to accept customers with dogs.. they can leave their dogs at home.. they do not have to force themselves to the manager and force other customers to east next to the dog. It's not acceptable to force a customer to eat net to a dog read more

This is my Dad's favorite Italian restaurant in the bay by far! It has solid pizza and pasta. This time around we got the carpaccio pizza, the vongole, and carpaccio carbonara. They were all solid choices but wasn't raving nearly as much as my dad was about it read more

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Polpo 4 octopus, tender, chewy Pizza Genovese 3 drips of basil pesto, mozzarella, salty Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, medium flavorful, a rock inside read more

Very inconsistent, sometimes the Margarita pizza is really good and sometimes it tastes like grocery store microwaved pizza. The meat quality is very bad, tastes old. Fish is not fresh as all. Steak and chicken are too chewy and rubbery. Vegetable sides are way too oily. Deserts are very good. Service is only good if you're served by one of the 2 Italian guys or the lady, otherwise it's pretty bad; the other male server is always in a hurry and rude, he looks angry, he should not be a server, seems to hate it. Don't want to be served by an angry person, want to be able to relax while eating. There are much better Italian restaurants in the area for same price. Overall I don't think I'll return until food quality improves, very disappointed. I don't reccomend this place anymore and I used to rave about it to everyone. read more

I could eat here every day and not get bored. Extensive menu. Fresh specials. Xxx. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx read more

Lovely, cozy establishment in a convenient location with very friendly, knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed our time here, even if the food was lackluster. The menu is reminiscent of our trips to Italy, even Tyrolean in some sense, like the mushroom risotto (which makes sense given the restaurant's name). The menu really is fantastic, which is what drew us in. The fact that there is a specials menu is typically a good sign there will be fresh, creative, thoughtful dishes. Sadly, the quality of the food didn't match up to our expectations given the prices and obvious homage to amazing, traditional Italian cuisine. I'll take some of the blame: I don't think I'll ever get used to the uninteresting Californian variety of porcini (even though it's so fresh here) after eating so many wild fresh porcini dishes across Italia's mountainous areas. But that aside, the rice in the risotto was overdone (and not actually any of the varieties of rice I've ever seen in risotto before), it was way too cheesy (almost like a pizza!), and the flavors were notable only for how shockingly bland and uninspired they were. (I wanted to ask the bartender for a zest of lemon to season the risotto a bit.) A pasta dish we had wasn't much more flavorful or inspired, although the pasta itself was decent quality -- fresh and tender, perhaps handmade in house. For dessert, we had a scoop of what was pitched as gelato, but it clearly was not. It was neither high enough fat content nor dense enough to be considered gelato, and the flavor again, barely registering. Nice place, regardless. You should go and try it yourself, and maybe you'll have a better time with the food than we did. read more

Here is a mom and pop Italian in the south bay! I am definitely coming back here, after trying it once. I had the Pappardelle, super tasty, and friends got the seafood pasta and something else I forgot.. Tiramisu was also decent but not extraordinary. They have many wine selections, and they are kind enough to let us try before we decided which ones to get. The wines are a bit on the pricey side, but I liked mine (shoot been a month or so and I forgot which wine i got), I usually like my wine acidic and medium bodied. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and had the place to ourselves for about 30 minutes, and then soon the place was almost full. I ordered the pappardelle. It comes with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms. It was soooo yummy! I'm usually not a fan of peas, but I didn't mine them at all in this dish. The pappardelle was cooked perfectly!! I hate when pasta is too al dente. Didn't have that issue here. The sauce is rich and creamy. The mushrooms are delicious. There's nothing I don't love about this dish. We also tried the octopus and it was not my cup of tea. It was cut into thin slices and unfortunately quite chewy, not tender. I wouldn't order that again. But definitely coming back for the pasta!! read more

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I came here for lunch with my friend on Thursday for the first time. I was telling someone that it had been getting harder to find a good Italian restaurant these days since lot of the ones I used to love closed. They recommended Tre Monti and wow what a gem!! First off, the atmosphere was very welcoming. Giovanni introduced himself to me and made recommendations. He mentioned that the meat lasagna just came out of the oven! Nice. Their pasta noodles are made in house and can be purchased separately. Delicious and authentic! My friend ordered the Carbonera Calabrese and she loved it. We also shared the fried calamari salad. It was delicious! The calamari was fried lightly and they gave us very good amount. The salad dressing and fruits were paired back nicely. I LOVED my dish..it was the Mezze Maniche Al Salmone. They were super flexible about me switching the noodle to spaghetti & with smoked salmon. I was over the moon because this was the exact type of dish I would order in the past. I'll be bringing my mom next time to try their Vongole. I'm sure it'll be amazing. To top it off, he brought out homemade cheesecake that his sister made and wow....I'm still thinking about it. My friend bakes a lot too and she was super impressed with the flavor and consistency. The whipped cream was delicious too. Realistically, for health reasons, I can't eat pasta everyday, but I would totally do it if I could and come to Tre Monti. I'll definitely be going back. read more

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Five of us had lunch at Tre Monti today and I have to say the food was so authentic& delicious, I thought I was back in Italy. We ordered our version of family style - ordering a couple of appitizers, entrees and desserts - best thing we could have done. EVERTHING was delicious ! I don't normally care for Tiramisu, but someone ordered it and it was AMAZING !!! I f you love Italian food, this is the place. You will not be disappointed. read more

我太太的第一個母親節，早上摘櫻桃，晚上並沒有很餓，決定來最近很少來的Los Altos。雖然菜單看起來平平無奇，但是Yelp 上的分數非常高，最後決定來這家 Tre Monti。 我們點了一份前菜 Burrata、一份海鮮義大利麵 Spaghetti Di Mare、和一份羊排。這家的Burrata 是將冷拌的茄子跟青椒鋪在溫熱的麵包上，我個人覺得還行，我太太說其他地方的版本比較合她胃口。海鮮義大利麵非常讚，鮮味十足，我們把原先的 Cavatelli 換成 Spaghetti，因為我們比較習慣麵條狀的麵。份量雖小但是味道很好的濃縮在每一條麵上，這道我倆都很滿意。最後是羊排，火候控制得好，外層有焦脆的外殼，內部是完美的三分熟，是我近年來吃過最好吃的羊排。 在這條街上我們也看到了幾家新來的餐廳，我們近期應該會回來試試。這家店光味道我給滿分，服務跟環境都是中上，我給這家店五星。 read more

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Second time here. Services is great and the food is very good. Portions are a little on the smaller side so make sure to order enough. read more

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My daughter really wanted some pasta, and we had heard Tre Monti was actually Italian owned, so we came in for a quick Saturday lunch. It wasn't particularly busy, so we were able to get a table easily. Since we had the kids with us, we just focused on carbs: - Cavatelli alla Calabrisella: with pork shoulder and sausage ragu. The kids loved this pasta. It had a rich tomato sauce, and the pasta texture was good. For the adults, I liked it with some extra chili oil, which they provided - Spaghetti con Vongole: house made spaghetti with a flavorful sauce that was velvety but light, and it had good clam flavor. This was the clear winner of the lunch, and we used bread to soak up all of the remaining sauce - Margherita pizza: the crust was just ok, and it was missing the basil, but that worked out since my toddlers are not into anything with herbs these days Service was very friendly, and food came pretty quickly. I would come back for that spaghetti con vongole. read more

We discovered this place yesterday because we were in downtown Los Altos. The food was fantastic but the restaurant is tiny and lacks atmosphere. We had to sit outside in the cold because we were walk-ins (hint - make a reservation!). The service was average and nothing at all exemplary. The server didn't make any conversation , didn't offer any recommendations , just took the order and moved on. I have to give this place 4 stars because the food was awesome but the ambiance and service was 2 stars at best. Here is what we ordered: - Appetizer - Ordered the Artichoke with lemon vinaigrette and salad. It was delicious (couldn't take pics fast enough before it got eaten). I saw the table next door get the Burrata for the apps. It looked so good , we will get it next time. MAINS - Pasta Bolognese - this was outstanding. My younger son and I had this and it was flavorful and they used the perfect spaghetti noodles and the meat sauce was fresh. - Spaghetti Primavera - My wife got this and she said it was great and would get it again. DESERT - Tartufo - We all shared this. It was a good size to share for two people. The inside was chocolate and what tasted like banana ice cream. Very good. read more

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Must-visit authentic Italian restaurant serving 48-hour pizza contemporanea and fresh seafood from Half Moon Bay. Food, service, ambiance...10/10! Here's what I had: Polipo Grilled mediterranean octopus, arugula, cherry tomatoes, in a lemon vinagrette Cavatelli alla Calabrisella Housemade fresh cavatelli pasta, pork shoulder and Calabrian sausage ragu Gnocchi al Gorgonzola Housemade potato dumplings in a gorgonzola DOP sauce Mezze Maniche al Salmone Short tube pasta with fresh Alaskan King Salmon in a tomato cream sauce Calabrese Pizza Contemporanea Tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella, Schiacciata piccante (Tempesta salami) and olive oil Croquette with mozzarella and marinara Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cherry Gelato from local shop in Santa Cruz Cappuccino read more

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We loved our experience at Tre Monti. It felt like being in Italy, where restaurants are typically family owned with excellent food that isn't flashy but is perfectly prepared (homestyle Italian cooking - the osso bucco and risotto tasted exactly like how my Italian grandparents made it). The service was kind and not overbearing, and the ambiance was great. We brought our 3 year old and the waitstaff made us feel right at home. We can't wait to go back. read more

Forewarning, I started this review after visiting about this time last year and it sat in my drafts. I don't know if he still owns/runs the place, but I met a guy who was working at Italico (in Palo Alto) pre-covid who told me he was opening a new place called "Tre Monti" in Los Altos. I finally got to check it out (last year, mind you). Disappointing. I went at lunch on a Monday, but I don't think that's an excuse. The tables inside are way worn from years of water damage and sun. Pasta was OK, but nothing special. I don't see any reason to return. read more

This review is based on a DoorDash delivery order only. Rainy Sunday (the only one in my entire ten weeks of living in California), so I know I'm going to be lazy and order. I'm an Northeasterner and require Italian food every so often. Saw this place pop up on my maps search, and then came to see these Yelp reviews and photos... DoorDash understandably has a limited menu for this restaurant, but I'm so happy it's even an option. Literally processed the app order at 6:07pm and got my food at 6:51pm! (Okay, probably fast because I tipped the driver $12 because of the distance). Delicious, fresh, and well worth it! I can't wait to try this place in person because the menu/photos look amazing. I'm also glad that they still offer outdoor seating. read more

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We really liked it here! Our pasta was good, and the server was super friendly and attentive (which i feel is harder and harder to come by, sadly). The tirimisu was also delicious. I recommend trying this place. read more

We went there last Valentines and we ordered this 2 dishes but we are kind disappointed with our Steak n Salmon but other than that their service very excellent n super friendly people. read more

Tre Monti - The Salmon very bad super sours like they put so much lemons but their service I gave them 5 stars - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Altos, California

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I gave this place 5 stars a year ago but have been back 3 times recently and we were disappointed each time. The portions appear to be smaller and prices higher. The ragu, bolognese, and cavatelli di mare sauces don't have the same great flavor as a year ago, not sure why. We've given them enough chances and will not be going back. read more

We hadn't had authentic Italian for god knows how long, and all this time the poor renditions of Americanised Italian food (with bland tomatoes and cheap cheese) really had left a sour taste in the mouth. However, we were very hungry so decided to take a stab anyway knowing that this place was in Los Altos; and it did not disappoint. Everything, from the homemade pasta, the softest pizza dough, melt-in-mouth ravioli and Italian couscous with seafood was made with the freshest of ingredients. The service was par excellence, and rounded off with on-the-house limoncello liquor. Shout out to the ambience as well, given we could sit comfortably with our dog and 2 year old infant who normally gives us a hard time, but loved the food here. The best of Italian food is made with the freshest ingredients, and this Calabrian place honors that! read more

Have eaten here quite a few times ... still a good place with attentive service , decent tasty Italian fare , and has a Goff neighborhood Los Altos vibe ! read more

I've eaten at Tre Monti on three or four occasions now, each time with a friend who likes the place. I always get a pizza--I'm vegetarian and most of the menu options contain meat, so the pizza is one of the only things I can eat there. Yesterday I met my friend for lunch and was pleased to see that they have pasta pesto on the menu posted outside. But that menu is outdated: pasta pesto did not appear on the menu they handed me. I mentioned the outdated menu outside to the waiter, but he was either indifferent or did not understand--it's hard to say which. They do have a pesto-based pizza, though, so I thought I would give that a try. But when the pie arrived, I was disconcerted to see that it was drenched with oil: there were literally puddles of the stuff on the pizza's surface. I blotted off the excess oil with some paper napkins, but when I tried to pick up a slice with my hands--forget it. It was so soggy there was no way I would have been able to eat it without a knife and fork. That was also true of the other pizzas I've ordered there: the crust was always limp and soggy. I may be especially turned off by this because I grew up in New Jersey, where I was spoiled by the ready availability of excellent pizza with a thin, crisp crust. Additionally, the food has always tasted underseasoned to me, and yesterday was no exception. I couldn't taste any garlic in the pesto sauce and the dressing in the apple-walnut salad I ordered lacked acidity. There was hardly any apple in the salad--a few paper-thin slices--and it contained maybe five walnuts total. $16 seemed like rather a lot for what it was. The food at this place isn't explicitly bad, but it is unexceptional. I've never had anything really great there except the tiramisu. The service is attentive--the waiter was patient with my rather fussy friend, and the owner seems like a nice gent--but I think I'm done with Tre Monti. read more