Mio Vicino: Authentic Italian Cuisine Awaits You in Santa Clara

Tried for the first time with my colleagues for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Classic dishes you would expect from any Italian restaurant, but not find them available as easily. Good value for money and family owned restaurant vibe. Will try lasagna next time. My colleagues commented how their seafood pasta’s shrimps have a stronger fishy taste than expected; however, my prawns in my pasta were fine.

Went to this restaurant based on the rave reviews on google. The restaurant was packed when we arrived early evening without reservation. We were initially shown to a table right in front of an entrance/exit door as that was the only table available, but managed to re-sit when another table freed up. The order of bread came with a side of cooked garlic. The meal was a good size serving and everything tasted homemade/rustic. My linguine with clams unfortunately did seem to have some sediment deposits that I was biting into quite a few times.

I had the Pasta Primavera. It’s one of my favorites. I try this dish at various restaurants to see how they interpret the recipe, since every chef is different and gives it his or her own unique flavor. The Pasta Primavera was a delicious dish with a flavor of Italy. It carried a taste that smooths across my palette like work of art that the artist intended for me. It was not too spicy but a slight hint. It didn’t make back away but it let me continue to see what else this dish would offer. I’d definitely order it again. What else I liked was the waiter, older gentleman, who made us feel like royalty. The waiter was very polite and very professional. When he addressed us he approached with genuine respect and gentleness and when he left he never turned his back to us, always back stepping until his eyes left ours. Royalties it made us feel like and to be.

Came here because I was craving tiramisu and this place was heavily recommended on Reddit. The tiramisu was delicious. Very wet and not too sweet. Just how I like it. The seafood pasta was also good but nothing that stands out from other Italian restaurants.

Impressive! The food is excellent and the Wait Staff were remarkable. The Staff is friendly, coordinated and efficient. They are attentive to customer needs but not disruptive to table conversations. We go out for Italian food quite often and the food here is Excellent. Very good menu selections.

This is *EXACTLY* what a dining experience should look like. From the moment we stepped in the door, we were welcomed with warmth and smiles, as if we were stepping into the home of a dear friend or even family. We were seated promptly, attended to quickly and graciously by the warm, friendly, and jovial staff members. Not only did the food come quickly, but the portion sizes were on point, and had the taste of authentic Italian fare. All in all, a wonderful experience ~ would not hesitate to visit again and recommend to anybody who would like to experience true Italian hospitality. BRAVISSIMO!

The AC was freezing when we first sat down , even though it was around 60°F outside. Thankfully, our server was kind enough to turn it off, which we really appreciated. We ordered the shellfish pasta and the meat lover pizza. - The pasta was flavorful and well-seasoned, though the noodles themselves weren’t great, I’m quite picky about pasta texture. - The pizza, however, was below average compared to other Italian restaurants I’ve tried. The crust was thick, and the dough, cheese, and toppings (sausage, mushroom, etc.) felt like separate components rather than a cohesive dish. Overall, I’d recommend coming here for the pasta, but I’d skip the pizza next time.

This is the place to be if you're looking for homey Italian food. Good variety of Italian dishes on the menu, and reasonable wine from different regions. I wish they offered more wine from Italy. Clam chowder has good amount of clam meat, but was on the salty side I asked to have very light breading on the fried artichoke heart, and they delivered! Linguini with clams comes with scallions and tomatoes, which is an interesting twist to the white wine sauce I'm used to I love the tiramisu - it's rich but not sweet Overall, we enjoyed our time there, and will go back again