Cucina Venti Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Cucina Venti Restaurant, a hidden gem in Mountain View, CA, offering a mix of Italian and seafood dishes. The restaurant boasts a cozy and romantic ambiance, perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Customers praise the impeccable service, with attentive wait staff catering to their needs. The menu features options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers alike, with standout dishes like the tender short rib and mouth-watering ravioli. The sophisticated cocktail bar offers a variety of drinks, including creative specialty cocktails. Outdoor seating with heating and shelter, private dining options, and a pool table provide a unique dining experience. With an upscale feel but unchanged quality, Cucina Venti Restaurant is a must-visit spot for those looking to treat themselves to a memorable meal.
Dinner
Grilled Octopus
Traditional Grilled Octopus with lemon, oregano, and olive oil.
Beef Carpaccio
Rosemary oil, asparagus, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese and crostini.
Calamari
Fried calamari served with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and a creamy Serrano aioli.
Bruschetta
Toasted slices of bread topped with Roma tomatoes, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and basil.
Burrata Cheese
Served with Arugula and toasted garlic ciabatta bread.
Cheese Plater
Brie cheese, smoked gouda, Marcona almonds, crostinis, fresh fruits.
Sizzling Prawns
Shrimp sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil and chili flake.
Crispy Zucchini Cakes
Served with marinated cucumber & mint yogurt.
Bocce Balls
Italian herbed meatballs, cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in dough crust and baked in oven.
Duck Confit Flatbread
Goat cheese, sweet corn, fresh thyme, blackberry honey.
Goat Cheese & Beet Flatbread
Roasted Beets, arugula, basil citrus dressing.
Sauteed Kale Flatbread
Ricotta cheese, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, arugula pesto.
Sausage & Honey Flatbread
Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, serrano peppers, mascarpone cheese, basil.
Mushroom Flatbread
Sauteed assorted wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, goat cheese, truffle oil.
Arugula And Prosciutto
Red onion, parmigiana-reggiano, mozzarella cheese, olive oil.
Margherita
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, pecorino Romano, drizzle of olive oil.
Venti Garden
Organic greens, fennel, onion, cherry tomatoes, and croutons with champagne vinaigrette dressing.
Octopus Salad
Grilled octopus, frisee, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Greens & Apples
garden lettuce, gorgonzola, walnuts, cranberries, and apples served with Vidalia dressing.
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan and toasted croutons tossed with Caesar dressing.
Beets Salad
Served with arugula, toasted pecans, shaved parmesan, and champagne vinaigrette dressing.
Greek Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, peppers, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
Spinach
Baby spinach leaves topped with gorgonzola cheese, fresh marinated pears, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries and red onion served with raspberry vinaigrette.
Mango
Arugula topped with fresh diced mango, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, red onions, walnuts and honey mustard dressing.
Whole Branzino
Grilled Branzino with lemon, oregano vinaigrette, and braised greens.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with Swiss chard, roasted potatoes, lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon
Served with sauteed spinach, wild rice mixed with diced vegetables.
Saffron Sea Bass (Corvina)
Pan seared, saffron risotto, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, tomato oil, balsamic vinegar.
Filet Mignon
Red wine reduction, broccolini, blue cheese risotto cake.
Braised Short Rib
Served with polenta, in a light wine sauce.
Seared Scallops
Grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes, corn, mushrooms, basil, bacon, spinach.
Mediterranean Sea Bass (Corvina)
Pan seared, farro, spinach, arugula, pesto, pine nuts, Roasted peppers, dry black olives, lemon vinaigrette, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with sweet potato shavings.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed in Marsala wine over asiago cheese mashed potatoes, with Brussel sprouts and baby carrots.
Chicken And Sausage Paella
Arborio with Saffron, Chicken, Sausage, Bell Peppers and Cilantro.
Seafood Paella
Arborio with Saffron, Prawns, Clams, Sausage, Scallion, bell peppers and parsley.
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli
Porcinis, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, in a light Marsala cream sauce.
Linguine Pescatore
Fresh salmon, snapper, clams, and prawns in a spicy tomato sauce.
Fettuccini With Duck Confit
shiitake mushrooms, truffle, peas, raisins, parmesan, pine nuts duck cracklings in a light cream sauce.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Pappardelle pasta in our traditional meat sauce, topped with micro-basil.
Angel Hair Pasta
Tossed with Roma tomato, fresh basil and garlic.
Lasagna
Meat sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
In Venti marinara sauce.
Penne Pasta
Grilled Chicken breast, onions, tomatoes, Cipollini cream sauce.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Clams tossed with olive oil, garlic, chopped parsley, white wine, and lemon juice.
Pesto Tortellini
Sun dried tomatoes, pesto, spinach, topped with smoked Gouda cheese, baked in oven.
Penne Francesca
Prawns, asparagus tips, mushrooms, garlic lemon butter sauce over a bed of penne pasta.
Linguine Leonardo
Grilled chicken breast, spinach in a luscious caper sauce.
Sangiovese, Messer Del Fauno, Italy,
Malbec, Finca El Origen, Argentina,
Passimento Vento, Pasqua, Italy,
Barolo, Damilano, Italy,
Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany Italy,
Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey Estate, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Rose, Terredora Di Paolo, Italy (%) ()
Gewurztraminer, Thomas Fogarty, Monterey (.%) ()
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Carolina, Chile (.%) ()
Pasqua, Italy (%) ()
Santa Margarita, Italy (.%) ()
Mont Pellier, California (.%) ()
Twomey, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Robert Mondavi, Carneros (.%) ()
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley (.%) ()
Joseph Phelps, Sonoma Coast (.%) ()
Hacienda, Sonoma (.%) ()
Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Seghesio, Sonoma (.%) ()
Haraszthy, Lodi (.%) ()
Stags Leap, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Harlow Ridge, Lodi (.%) ()
Domaine Napa, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Niner, Paso De Robles (.%) ()
Santa Carolina, Chile (.%) ()
Sterling, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Robert Mondavi Oakville, Napa Valley (%) ()
Beringer Knights Valley, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Jordan, Alexander Valley (.%) ()
Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Rodney Strong, Brothers, Alexander Valley (%) ()
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Silver Oak, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Dominus, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Niner Red, Paso Robles (.%) ()
Opus One, Napa Valley (%) ()
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy (.%) ()
Beringer Quantum, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Tignanello Antinori, Tuscany, Italy (.%) ()
Ruffino, Classico Riserva Ducale, Italy
Terramia, Italy (%) ()
Monsanto, Classico Riserva, Italy (%) ()
Champagne, Cristal, France ()
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy
Moscato DAsti, Ruffino, Italy
Champagne, Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label, France
Champagne, Dom Perignon, France ()
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River (.%) ()
Ferrari Carano, Sonoma (.%) ()
Flowers, Sonoma Coast (.%) ()
Cakebread, Napa Valley (.%) ()
Red Sangria
Red Wine, Brandy, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Peach Nectar, Fresh Fruit
White Sangria
White Wine, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Peach Nectar, Fresh Fruit, Topped With Moscato DAsti
Corona Extra, Mexico (.%)
Bud Light, USA (.%)
Heineken, Holland (%)
Guinness, Ireland (%)
Becks NA, Germany (.%)
Square Mile Cider, The Original, Portland (.%)
Wine Flights With Complementary Cheese Platter
Goose Island, IPA, Chicago (.%)
Hoegaarden, Witbier, Belgium (.%)
Stella Artois, Belgium (%)
Devil's Canyon, Dedicated Amber Ale, San Carlos (.%)
Hangar , Iconic Double IPA, Redlands (%)
Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale, Chico (.%)
Cucumber Yuzu Drop
Belvedere Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Cucumber, Yuzu Juice
The Perfect Storm
Goslings Black Seal Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Moscow Mule
Grey Goose Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, House-Made Ginger Syrup, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
The Pear Avenue
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, St. Germaine, Pink Grapefruit Juice
Curiousness
Makers Mark Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, House-Made Ginger Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Coke
Strawbanero Margarita (Spicy)
Strawberry/Habanero-Infused Sauza Hornitos, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Brazilian Bramble
Leblon Cachaca, Fresh Blackberries, Fresh Lemon Juice, Creme de Mure
Braeburn
Gentleman Jack, Amaretto Disaronno, Fresh Lemon Juice, Apple Juice
Spring Thyme Smash
Cucumber/Thyme-Infused Hendricks Gin, Fresh Raspberries, Fresh Lemon Juice, Soda Water
Trader Vic's Original Mai Tai
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum, Orange Curacao, Fresh Lime Juice, Orgeat
Ombretta Di Bella
Cinzanno Prosecco, Grey Goose L'orange Vodka, Hibiscus
Fox Rose Fizz
Bulleit Rye, House Ginger Syrup, Honey, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Soda Water
The Bee's New Knees
Tanqueray Gin, Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey/Benedictine Foam (contains egg)
Barrel Aged Boulevardier
Templeton Rye, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Smoked Maple Bacon Manhattan
Bacon-Infused Templeton Rye, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Smoke
Petite Sirah, Stags Leap, Napa Valley,
Rose, Terredora Di Paolo, Italy,
Gewurztraminer, Thomas Fogarty, Monterey,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chile,
Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey Estate, Napa/Sonoma,
Pinot Grigio, Pasqua, Italy,
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy,
Chablis Premier Cru, Louis Michel, France,
Pasqua, Italy,
Santa Margherita, Italy,
Mont Pellier, California,
Robert Mondavi, Carneros,
Joseph Phelps, Sonoma Coast,
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, St. Maria Valley,
Twomey, Russian River,
Long Meadow Ranch Farmstead, Anderson Valley,
Hacienda, Sonoma,
Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley,
Twomey, Napa Valley,
Haraszthy, Lodi,
Seghesio, Sonoma,
Harlow Ridge, Lodi,
Stags Leap, Napa Valley,
Domaine Napa, Napa Valley,
Santa Carolina, Chile,
Sterling, Napa Valley,
Beringer Knights Valley, Napa Valley,
Niner, Paso Robles,
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley,
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley,
Robert Mondavi Oakville, Napa Valley,
Jordan, Alexander Valley,
Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley,
Rodney Strong Brothers, Alexander Valley,
Silver Oak, Napa Valley,
Summers Andrianas Cuvee, Sonoma/Napa,
Cardinale, Napa Valley,
Niner Red, Paso Robles,
Beringer Quantum, Napa Valley,
Tignanello Antinori, Tuscany, Italy,
Dominus, Napa Valley,
Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley,
Opus One, Napa Valley,
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Italy,
Terramia, Italy,
Monsanto, Classico Riserva, Italy,
Ruffino, Classico Riserva, Italy,
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France
Champagne, Dom Perignon, France,
Champagne, Cristal, France,
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River,
Ferrari Carano, Sonoma,
Flowers, Sonoma Coast,
Cakebread, Napa Valley,
Bud Light (.%)
Corona Extra (.%)
Heineken (%)
Guinness (%)
Square Mile Cider (.%)
Becks (.%)
Hoegaarden, Witbier (.%)
Stella Artois (%)
Devils Canyon, Amber Ale (.%)
Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale (.%)
Goose Island, IPA (.%)
Green Flash, West Coast Double IPA (.%)
Autmn Smash
Templeton Rye, Pomegranate Liqueur, Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice
Benedictine Sour
Bulleit Bourbon, Benedictine, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey/Benedictine Foam (contains egg)
Spice Cart
Holiday Spice-Infused Torres Brandy, Benedictine, Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice
Bordeaux, Les Cadrans De Lassegue, France,
Bordeaux, Chateau Lassegue, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France,
Burgundy, Mongeard-Mugneret, Nuits-St.-Georges, France,
Passimento Veneto Baby Amarone, Pasqua, Italy,
Chianti, Terramia, Italy,
Chianti, Monsanto, Classico Riserva, Italy,
Chianti, Ruffino, Classico Riserva, Italy,
Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany Italy,
Bar
Desserts
Creme Brulee
Chocolate Fondant Cake
Tiramisu
Gelato
Illy Espresso
Affogato
Two scoops of vanilla bean gelato & one shot of espresso, topped with whip cream and a dash of cocoa powder.
Grilled Octopus
Traditional Grilled Octopus with lemon, oregano, and olive oil.
Beef Carpaccio
Rosemary oil, asparagus, shaved parmesan cheese and crostini.
Calamari
Fried calamari served with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and a creamy Serrano aioli.
Bruschetta
Toasted slices of bread topped with Roma tomatoes, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and basil.
Burrata Cheese
Served with arugula and toasted garlic ciabatta bread.
Cheese Platter
Brie cheese, smoked gouda, Marcona almonds, crostinis, and fresh fruits.
Sizzling Prawns
Shrimp sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil and chili flake.
Crispy Zucchini Cakes
Served with marinated cucumber & mint yogurt.
Bocce Balls
Italian meatballs, topped with cheese and marinara, in a light dough crust, baked in oven.
Goat Cheese & Beet
Roasted Beets, arugula, basil citrus dressing.
Duck Confit Flatbread
Goat cheese, sweet corn, fresh thyme, blackberry honey.
Sauteed Kale Flatbread
Ricotta cheese, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, arugula pesto.
Sausage & Honey Flatbread
Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, serrano peppers, mascarpone cheese, basil.
Mushroom Flatbread
Sauteed assorted wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, goat cheese, truffle oil.
Siciliano
Mozzarella, provolone, Italian sausage, broccolini, topped with roasted garlic.
Arugula And Prosciutto
Red onion, parmigiana-reggiano, mozzarella cheese, olive oil.
Margherita
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, pecorino Romano, drizzle of olive oil.
Venti Garden
Organic greens, fennel, onion, cherry tomatoes, and croutons with champagne vinaigrette dressing.
Octopus Salad
Grilled octopus, frisee, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, lemon vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Sea Bass Salad (Corvina)
Pan seared, farro, spinach, arugula, pesto, pine nuts, Roasted peppers, dry black olives, lemon vinaigrette, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with sweet potato shavings.
Greens & Apples
garden lettuce, gorgonzola, walnuts, cranberries, and apples served with Vidalia dressing.
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan and toasted croutons tossed with Caesar dressing.
Spinach
Baby spinach leaves topped with gorgonzola cheese, fresh marinated pears, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries and red onion served with raspberry vinaigrette.
Mango
Arugula topped with fresh diced mango, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, red onions, walnuts and honey mustard dressing.
Prawn Salad
Organic spring mix greens, artichoke hearts, onion, feta cheese and cherry tomatoes topped with grilled prawns and a savory cilantro dressing.
Ahi Tuna Salad
Mixed greens, seared Ahi Tuna, avocado, pickled ginger, toasted sesame seeds.
Beets Salad
Served with arugula, toasted pecans, shaved parmesan, and champagne vinaigrette dressing.
Greek Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, peppers, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
Whole Branzino
Grilled Branzino with lemon, oregano vinaigrette, and sauteed swiss chard.
Saffron Sea Bass (Corvina)
Pan seared, saffron risotto, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, tomato oil, balsamic vinegar.
Filet Mignon
Red wine reduction, broccolini, blue cheese risotto cake.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with Swiss chard, roasted potatoes, lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon
Served with sauteed spinach, wild rice mixed with vegetables.
Chicken Skewers
Served with wild rice and mixed vegetables.
Lamb Skewers
Ground lamb skewers with a side of Greek salad.
Braised Short Rib
Served with polenta, in a light wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed in Marsala wine over mashed potatoes with Brussel sprouts and baby carrots.
Seared Scallops
Grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes, corn, mushrooms, basil, bacon, spinach.
Seafood Paella
Arborio with Saffron, Prawns, Clams, Sausage, Scallion bell peppers and parsley.
Chicken & Sausage Paella
Arborio with saffron, chicken, sausage, bell peppers and cilantro.
Fettuccini With Duck Confit
Fettuccini, Duck confit, truffle, English peas, shitake mushrooms, raisins, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and duck cracklings in a light cream sauce.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Pappardelle pasta in our traditional meat sauce, topped with micro-basil.
Pesto Tortellini
Sun dried tomatoes, pesto, spinach, topped with smoked Gouda cheese, baked in oven.
Angel Hair Pasta
Tossed with Roma tomato, fresh basil and garlic. . Add Prawns . Salmon
Lasagna
Meat sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese, baked and topped with fresh basil.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
In Venti marinara sauce.
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli
Porcinis, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, in a light Marsala cream sauce.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Clams tossed with olive oil, garlic, chopped parsley, white wine, and lemon juice.
Penne Pasta
Grilled Chicken breast, onions, tomatoes, Chipollini cream sauce.
Linguine Pescatore
Fresh salmon, snapper, clams, and prawns in a spicy tomato sauce.
Penne Francesca
Prawns, asparagus, mushrooms, garlic lemon butter sauce over a bed of penne pasta.
Linguine Leonardo
Grilled chicken breast, spinach in a luscious caper sauce.
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, basil, pesto aioli, on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Provolone cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli, on toasted ciabatta with a side of French fries.
Salmon
Spinach and red onions, caper aioli, on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
California Fresh
Roasted turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado, onion, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
Chicken And Prosciutto
Fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
Italian Salami And Black Forest Ham
Provolone, baby greens, tomato, red onion, pesto aioli, drizzled with vinaigrette on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
Vegetarian
Avocado, cucumber, provolone cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli, on toasted ciabatta served with Side Salad.
Lunch
Valentine's Day Menu - Four Course Menu - Starting at $
Beef Carpaccio
Rosemary oil, asparagus, shaved parmesan cheese and crostini.
Bruschetta
Toasted slices of bread topped with Roma tomato cubes marinated with olive oil, garlic and basil.
Strawberry Fields
mixed greens, strawberries, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, and poppy seed dressing
Beets Salad
Served with arugula, toasted pecans and parmesan cheese with our homemade champagne vinaigrette dressing.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Garnished with Pumpkin Seeds
Saffron Sea Bass (Corvina)
Pan seared, saffron risotto, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, tomato oil, balsamic vinegar.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with Swiss chard, roasted potatoes, lemon vinaigrette.
Braised Short Rib
Served with polenta, in a light wine sauce.
Fettuccini With Duck Confit
Fettuccini, Duck confit, truffle, English peas, shitake mushrooms, raisins, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and duck cracklings in a light cream sauce.
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli
Porcinis, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, in a light Marsala cream sauce.
Grilled Salmon
Served with sauteed spinach, wild rice mixed with vegetables.
Filet Mignon
Red wine reduction, broccolini, blue cheese risotto cake. + $. more.