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Viaggio Ristorante Mediterraneo

Viaggio Ristorante Mediterraneo

Ever have too much good food? It’s annoying when it happens. Imagine a smorgasbord of delectable vittles in front of you and your stomach will not accommodate another bite. Prepare yourself because you will experience such an annoyance at Viaggio Ristorante Mediterraneo.

After a couple of days of non-stop meetings, our group needed to relax and dine. Tucked away in a corner of Saratoga, California, Viaggio focuses on the Mediterranean region but to me, the menu felt decidedly Italian. We began our feast with an antipasti buffet comprised of marinated scallops, shrimp topped with a medley of chopped vegetables and seasonings, sliced salami and pepperoni, olives, and calamari with bay shrimp.

Before I could overindulge in my starter, the lobster bisque I ordered arrived. The piping hot, creamy blend of lobster and spices warded off the chill from outside.

My main entrée, the seafood ravioli, may seem nondescript on paper but its presentation and flavor redeemed itself. Mussels in their shells encircled three large ravioli stuffed with a savory mixture of garlic, seasonings and fish. The ravioli sat in a creamy tomato base with salmon, scallops, shrimp, and calamari.

Do sample from the wine list. Our host generously ordered two types of Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay. For dessert, I tried the moscato d’asti, which replaced any need for me to consume all-too-fattening goodies off of the dolce platter. My companions tried the tiramisu, chocolate layer cake, fresh berries, cheesecake and cappuccino. Our server also brought me a sample of what she called “the red moscato,” which tasted a lot like the raspberry Bonny Doon Framboise. Nevertheless, the moscato d’asti did more for me.

Allow the servers to pamper you. Ours did a marvelous job, although some in our party felt she force fed them. Viaggio’s servers enthusiastically enjoy the food and want to share it with their patrons. The overally experience certainly entices me to return on my next trip to the Silicon Valley.

Price-wise, expect to pay between $20 to $30 per entrée.

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