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La Stanza Cucina Italiana, the premier Italian restaurant in Menlo Park, CA, offers an authentic taste of Italy in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist. From pasta to pizza, our menu features a wide range of options to satisfy any appetite. As a caterer, we specialize in providing customized catering services for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Our team will work with you to create a personalized menu that meets your unique needs and exceeds your expectations. Convenience is key, which is why we also offer delivery service to ensure that you can enjoy our delicious Italian cuisine from the comfort of your own home or office. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a romantic dinner, La Stanza Cucina Italiana has got you covered. Visit us today at 651 Oak Grove Ave Suite H, Menlo Park, CA 94025, and experience the authentic taste of Italy in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

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La Stanza Cucina Italiana is a highly-recommended caterer, praised for its delicious Italian cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers rave about the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and attentive staff. With a focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients, this caterer is perfect for events and gatherings of all sizes.

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Yelp: 4.9/5

Google Reviews: 4.8/5

WeddingWire: 4.9/5

Facebook: 4.8/5

Thumbtack: 4.7/5

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Sanjay Subhedar
Sanjay Subhedar -Google user
6 months ago
This is our go to neighborhood Italian. Danny is always friendly and helpful We shared the Pizza, Seabass, Tagliotti pasta , tiramisu, apple tart and chocolate gelato Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes
ayush kalani
ayush kalani -Google user
a year ago
I went to La Stanza for dinner with a friend, and the place was packed. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. My friend and I ordered ravioli carbonara. It was super creamy, light, and flavorful. It was a decent serving size, but it was...Read More
Chris Irvine
Chris Irvine -Google user
4 years ago
Food was fantastic! Covid has hit all restaurants hard and La Stanza was new to Menlo Park opening in January 2020. The owner / chef has his Italian cuisine dialed. The cesar salad was dressed to perfection served on a chilled plate w/shavings of Parmigiano...Read More
Inge Tiegel Doherty
Inge Tiegel Doherty -Google user
2 years ago
Delicious food and friendly attentive staff made our evening wonderful and very relaxing. Service… More
Inge Tiegel Doherty
Inge Tiegel Doherty -Google user
2 years ago
Delicious food and friendly attentive staff made our evening wonderful and very relaxing. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
Kimmie Miceli
Kimmie Miceli -Google user
3 months ago
I found this little gem about a year or so ago. I’ve been plenty of times since. I love that they open early (4pm) for dinner and I have never had an issue with making a reservation. Make a reservation…this place gets packed! Parking is easy....Read More
Ria Narayan
Ria Narayan -Google user
a year ago
Amazing Italian food, flavorful and fresh! Love the pear filled pasta, we don’t mind the 30 min drive to get here for their pasta and tiramisu! The seasonal watermelon arugula salad is a delight! StaffI is super friendly warm and helpful! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food:...Read More
Edgar & Alina
Edgar & Alina -Google user
3 years ago
The food is okay. The instalata was really good, actually my favorite, but pasta was something that you can cook at home. It didn't have that taste of eating at a restaurant. The baguette that was served was defrosted and I would not be so...Read More
Kevin Kao
Kevin Kao -Google user
2 years ago
Cozy Italian restaurant in downtown Menlo Park. Food was good -- we ordered the rigatoni and the pasta pockets. Tiramisu was great. Parking nearby on the street and in a lot. More
Kevin Kao
Kevin Kao -Google user
2 years ago
Cozy Italian restaurant in downtown Menlo Park. Food was good -- we ordered the rigatoni and the pasta pockets. Tiramisu was great. Parking nearby on the street and in a lot. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Amanjot Singh
Amanjot Singh -Google user
8 months ago
The ambience is great. The food was okayish. The pasta was half hooked and chicken was over cooked. Made for an interesting combo that I might give a try again for the flavors. The creamy tomato sauce was excellent.
Sherwin Wong
Sherwin Wong -Google user
a month ago
Loved the gnocchi and ravioli carbonara. Highly recommended! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes Ravioli Carbonara
Dr. MaryAnn Papi
Dr. MaryAnn Papi -Google user
3 years ago
The food here is delicious and made to order! We loved it so much we had our Sons Baptism here this May. They did a beautiful job creating a perfect, private, and intimate space for our small gathering. … More
Jeesu Baek
Jeesu Baek -Google user
4 years ago
Creamy gnocchi, not too heavy and delicate flavor. Delicious fioccheti (photo) with pear, great texture and character. Sauce goes well together. … More
Dr. MaryAnn Papi
Dr. MaryAnn Papi -Google user
3 years ago
The food here is delicious and made to order! We loved it so much we had our Sons Baptism here this May. They did a beautiful job creating a perfect, private, and intimate space for our small gathering. The food was outstanding and so was the...Read More
Jeesu Baek
Jeesu Baek -Google user
4 years ago
Creamy gnocchi, not too heavy and delicate flavor. Delicious fioccheti (photo) with pear, great texture and character. Sauce goes well together. Fried rice balls were crispy, not greasy, and not small as I thought it'd be. Tiramisu is very soft and has strong coffee flavor. Nothing's too salty &...Read More
Rebecca Krauthamer
Rebecca Krauthamer -Google user
a month ago
The food is some of the best in the peninsula. A hidden gem. Their homemade pasta has been ranked on the top pastas of the Bay Area and the Maiale al Brandy is a dish I think about all the time when I’m away from...Read More
Pratima N.
Pratima N. -Google user
2 months ago
Recently dined here with family after making a reservation in advance, and we were looking forward to our evening. While the food itself was great, the service unfortunately left us feeling rushed. The restaurant wasn't busy that evening yet the servers came by multiple times...Read More
Charles Skaff
Charles Skaff -Google user
4 months ago
La Stanza Cucina Italiana in Menlo Park, California is praised for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. We were invited for a family dinner. While we were seated in a private room, we … More
Ramiro Ortiz
Ramiro Ortiz -Google user
a month ago
The food was delicious and priced was affordable service was very good and the atmosphere was great I enjoyed the evening because I was treated like family More
Regan H
Regan H -Google user
7 months ago
Went here with my coworker for an early dinner. The wait staff was rather unfriendly and made zero effort to even come take our order after I ordered a glass of wine (we waited quite a while to order even making eye contact with an...Read More
Rishabh G
Rishabh G -Google user
9 months ago
The food was amazing. We started with tomato soup which was really good. My friend had carbonara which she really liked and I had parmigiana di melanzane which was amazing, especially since I don't usually like eggplant. We finished with … More
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith -Google user
8 months ago
Bolognese was flat and a bit dry. Lamb pasta a bit better. Minestrone was a little bland as well although the veggies seemed nice and fresh. Bread could be better, seemed either storebought or day-old. Service was baseline, pleasant but not … More
Callie Hooper
Callie Hooper -Google user
10 months ago
A great local spot for high quality Italian cuisine. Love the sachetto vegetariano- like a pasta burrito filled with minced veggies - with cream tomato sauce. Delicious and I’ve never found anything else like it. I’ve been twice for … More
Charles Skaff
Charles Skaff -Google user
4 months ago
La Stanza Cucina Italiana in Menlo Park, California is praised for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. We were invited for a family dinner. While we were seated in a private room, we greatly enjoyed every meal since we were a large group (around 14)...Read More
Ramiro Ortiz
Ramiro Ortiz -Google user
a month ago
The food was delicious and priced was affordable service was very good and the atmosphere was great I enjoyed the evening because I was treated like family Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Arugula Salad
Regan H
Regan H -Google user
7 months ago
Went here with my coworker for an early dinner. The wait staff was rather unfriendly and made zero effort to even come take our order after I ordered a glass of wine (we waited quite a while to order even making eye contact with an...Read More
Rishabh G
Rishabh G -Google user
9 months ago
The food was amazing. We started with tomato soup which was really good. My friend had carbonara which she really liked and I had parmigiana di melanzane which was amazing, especially since I don't usually like eggplant. We finished with Pana cotta and tiramisu. The...Read More
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith -Google user
8 months ago
Bolognese was flat and a bit dry. Lamb pasta a bit better. Minestrone was a little bland as well although the veggies seemed nice and fresh. Bread could be better, seemed either storebought or day-old. Service was baseline, pleasant but not super warm. Ambiance was...Read More
Callie Hooper
Callie Hooper -Google user
10 months ago
A great local spot for high quality Italian cuisine. Love the sachetto vegetariano- like a pasta burrito filled with minced veggies - with cream tomato sauce. Delicious and I’ve never found anything else like it. I’ve been twice for celebrations and the staff and atmosphere...Read More

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