Vaso Azzurro Ristorante in Mountain View is a family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in upscale Northern Italian dishes including salads, pasta, and meat and seafood entrees. The pasta dishes cover all the classic Italian bases, from capellini al pomodoro fresco and gnocchi to linguine and spinach ravioli. Another favorite dish is the Pollo Nikoo, a chicken breast sautéed in white wine, lemon juice, and cream with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, and vegetables. Wines at Vaso Azzurro come mostly from Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries, but there are also French and Italian options to accompany your meal.

The interior offers a romantic, intimate vibe with crisp white tablecloths, live jazz music, and elegant salmon-and-gold-swirled walls. Their outdoor sidewalk seating allows for shady, comfortable dining along Castro Street. Visit Vaso Azzurro Ristorante weekdays for lunch and dinner, and weekends for dinner only.