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    Gambardella's Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

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    1165 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4303
    +1 650-323-6730
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    4.5 5 reviews
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$ 20 - US$ 35
    CUISINES
    Italian
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    Location and contact

    1165 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4303
    +1 650-323-6730

    Menu

    ANTIPASTI
    $12.95
    Gamberoni Testerossa
    jumbo prawns sauteed in a spicy pepper cream
    $8.95
    Funghi Miste Con Aglio E Olio
    mixed wild mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, white truffle oil
    $6.95
    Mozzarella Fritta Pomodoro
    lightly battered fresh mozzarella sauteed with garlic and tomato
    $7.95
    Melanzane Ripieno
    slices of eggplant stuffed with fontina cheese, sauteed in garlic sauce
    $10.95
    Calamari Fritti
    fried tender calamari served with a sweet pepper dipping sauce
    $10.95
    Calamari Al Positano
    calamari sauteed with hot chili peppers, white wine, and garlic sauce
    $8.95
    Polenta Fritta Con Porcinie Pepperoni
    crispy polenta, porcini mushrooms, roasted peppers, cream sauce
    $6.95
    Mozzarella Fresca Di Bufala Alla Griglia
    bufala mozzarella and prosciutto wrapped in fresh romaine and grilled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
    INSALATE E ZUPPE
    $6.95
    Insalata Della Casa
    mixed greens, toasted croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette
    $8.95
    Insalata Di Siciliana
    sicilian green salad, sliced oranges, apples and raspberry vinaigrette
    $8.95
    Insalata Di Spinaci Con Mele Fritta
    fresh spinach, gorgonzola, bacon, fried apples, spiced walnuts citrus vinaigrette
    $8.95
    Shitake Arrosta E Ricotta Salata
    roasted shitake mushrooms, aged ricotta cheese, baby greens, lemon, and walnut oil
    $7.95
    Insalata Di Caesar
    romaine hearts and herbed croutons with house caesar dressing
    $5.95
    Pasta Di Fagioli
    classic white beans and pasta in a tomato garlic broth
    PASTA FRESCA
    $13.95
    Fusilli Amalfi
    fusilli pasta, sun dried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, roasted pine nuts, and fresh tomatoes
    $14.95
    Fettuccini Testarossa
    sliced chicken breast and fettuccini in a spicy cream sauce
    $12.95
    Fettuccine Vegetali
    house made fettuccine, artichoke hearts, spinach, sweet roasted peppers, and light tomato sauce
    $12.95
    Penne Con Melanzane Arrosto
    penne pasta and roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce with aged ricotta cheese
    $14.95
    Fusilli Capricciosi
    fusilli pasta, sliced chicken breast, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, and virgin olive oil
    $13.95
    Gnocchi Al Pomodoro E Gorgonzola
    potato dumplings with a creamy gorgonzola and tomato sauce
    $18.95
    Linguine Ravello
    fresh linguine, prawns, smoked pancetta, cannellini beans, sage, garlic and olive oil
    $13.95
    Penne Con Salsicia E Pepperoni
    quill shaped pasta, house made fennel sausage, sweet peppers, and cream sauce
    $12.95
    Spaghettini Al Pomodoro
    thin spaghetti pasta, fresh crushed tomato, basil, olive oil, and garlic
    $14.95
    Linguine Alla Torinese
    fresh linguine, virgin olive oil, parsley, garlic, gorgonzola cheese, cream, and roasted pine nuts
    PIZZE
    $10.95
    San Marzano
    san marzano tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, pecorino romano cheese
    $16.95
    Pizza Gamberi
    prawns, guanciale, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and mozzarella
    $11.95
    Salsiccia Al Funghi
    tomato sauce, house made fennel sausage, mushrooms, and mozzarella
    $13.95
    Pizza Bianca
    roasted mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, and truffle oil
    $11.95
    Pomodoro Fresco
    sliced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and mozzarella
    $11.95
    Margherita
    san marzano tomatoes, olive oil, basil and mozzarella
    SECONDI PIATTI
    $16.95
    Pollo Calabrese E Polenta
    boneless chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, olives, and polenta
    $16.95
    Petto Di Pollo Alla Fiorentina
    chicken breast sauteed with egg and spinach in a light lemon and herb sauce
    $19.95
    Gamberoni Con Prosciutto E Carciofi
    large prawns, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, and marsala cream sauce
    $19.95
    Gamberoni Fra Diavola
    large prawns, fresh tomato, garlic, hot calabrian peppers, and herbs
    $19.95
    Vitello Scallopine Al Limone
    sliced veal, shitake mushrooms, capers, and lemon
    $19.95
    Vitello Con Funghi Misti E Olio Tartufi
    tender veal slices, mixed wild mushrooms, sage leaves, and white truffle oil
    $19.95
    Vitello Con Pepperoni E Polenta
    sauteed veal and peppers with marsala cream sauce served with polenta
    $14.95
    Melanzane Al Forno
    sliced eggplant, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomato sauce
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    Reviewed 29 May 2012
    Our regular "go to "Italian place in Menlo Park

    Great food, great atmospher, great waiters. What more can I say, Oh yes, Great drinks and . Woodfired oven for fantastic pizza. Everything about this place allows you to have a peacefully delicious dinner alone or with friends. Because you can sit and talk (and...More

    Date of visit: May 2012
    Thank lindaMenloPark
    Reviewed 31 March 2012
    Fantastico

    Had lunch there today with a friend. Superb friendly service, good prices, and excellent food. Started with home-made crusty bread and foccacio with a tomato/garlic/nutty spread. We ordered the gorgonzola gnocchi and the penne with melanzanne (eggplant). Had their scrumptious chocolate pudding cake for dessert....More

    Date of visit: March 2012
    Thank RCLNonnie
    Reviewed 31 January 2012
    Good Italian

    We love Italian food, and this suits the bill. The food is good, the ambiance is very nice, and the service is great

    Date of visit: August 2011
    Thank Lucy E
    Reviewed 3 October 2011
    Dependably delicious Italian food in a warm, upscale atmosphere.

    My husband and I have been dining at Gambardella's for many years. It is our "go to" nice Italian restaurant. It is warm and inviting, with the wood-fire oven visible behind the bar. They have delicious pizzas in addition to the classic Italian fare. Since...More

    Date of visit: October 2011
    Thank plaidbeagle
    Reviewed 10 June 2011
    Long tradition as an extra special itailian restaurant with warm service

    Alway spoilt for choice between pasta and the specials. Don't miss the shitake mushroom salad and the chocolate fandango. Wonderful warm service. A special restaurant

    Thank Ukrugbyfan
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