Restaurant: La Stanza Cucina Italiana
651 Oak Grove Ave Suite H, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Menu – http://www.lastanzacucina.com/menu/

La Stanza Cucina Italiana is an adorable little restaurant in downtown Menlo Park. It is the perfect place to bring family and friends to enjoy amazing, authentic Italian cuisine. It is open from 4:00 to 8:30 P.M. everyday of the week and offers both pick-up and dining in.

There are quite a few options on the menu, many of which are vegetarian dishes. They have appetizers, salads, specials, and main dishes from which to choose. They also include a dessert menu with various treats including gelato and tiramisu.

The Zuppa Di Minestrone is a very light and healthy starter to the meal. It had cauliflower, peas, carrots, and

more but was still quite good. The salad was amazing. It has arugula, tomatoes, beets, and mozzarella cheese covered in a semi sweet drizzle. The cheese, itself, was some of the best I have ever had.

The main courses were just as impressive. The Sacchetto Vegetariano is a fresh pasta pocket stuffed with vegetables and mozzarella cheese that is topped with a creamy tomato sauce. It was also very good. The sauce was creamy and thick while the vegetables were not too overpowering. The gnocci was covered in a thick cheese sauce that while good, may be a little strong for some.

The final and best part of the meal was the gelato. It was amazing. It is shipped out from Italy and arguably tastes better than any other ice cream in the area.