Tried this lovely Japanese-Italian fusion spot in the Bay Area for the first time. We tried their mochi pizza-Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza. I love mochi, so I was really curious how it would work on a pizza. It actually worked surprisingly well. The chewy mochi added a unique layer of texture to the crispy crust and paired nicely with the other toppings. We also had a variety of pastas, both seafood and meat. The portions-especially the seafood and pork cutlet-were generous, and I really enjoyed the subtle sweetness in the meat sauce. The blueberry yogurt drink was beautifully presented. The little heart-shaped container held syrup that you can pour over the ice to turn it into flavored shaved ice, which was a fun touch. The matcha parfait was also tasty and a great way to end the meal. read more

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Great good and great service. The server offered the children jelly while waiting for the food, I personally think that is such a kind act that excited the kids and looking forward for the meals. The servers are very attentive and the wait time for the food is barely 10 minutes. Very efficient. The meals are great, the baguettes came with refilled. The whipped butter is light and creamy. I kept wonder if a drizzle of honey could amplified the taste. Pizza and pasta are obviously very taste and chewy. The restaurant is very nice and cozy as well, a mixtures of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It's a cutesy and vibrant, perfect for date. Overall, I think it's a wonderful experience and meals. Very unique concept! read more

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Came 2nd time in a month, primarily for its uniqueness. Hard to find eateries of such kind. Again, we ordered fried chicken, sashimi, risotto, and mushroom pizza. They were consistent as last time: excellent fried chicken, aromatic and creamy risotto, fresh tuna fish, and pizza crust on the soggy side, though delicious. This time, with two more eaters, we also order pasta. They were great. Mentaiko is salted fish poe very popular in Taiwan and I loved it. The Italian styled one they used looked more like a sausage, but scantly served as if they were caviar. I wish they had removed the casing (or the fish egg sack). That did not diminish the intense flavor. The Tonkatsu pasta was standard bolognese one topped with Japanese styled sliced Tonkatsu. Both were tasty, but the combination did not enhance each other. It is, therefore, not a harmonic "fusion." I like this Japanese-Italian fusion style. Will come again. read more

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If you've never been to an Italian x Japanese fusion restaurant before, this is your sign to go. La Casa Mia is a cozy little restaurant serving some of the most unique pizza and pasta dishes you'll ever eat. The seating area isn't that big so I would recommend to make a reservation or be prepared to wait. I came with a large party of 7 and we waited 1 hour to be seated for dinner on a Friday night. But the food was worth it! Uni pasta: Very creamy almost like mentaiko, with seared uni and ikura sprinkled throughout. Pasta was cooked well and the uni wasn't too fishy, I liked this dish a lot. Mentaiko cream spaghetti: Tried a few bites and this was also good, although less creamy than the uni pasta surprisingly. Mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza: Mentaiko sauce with mochi pieces, cheese, and sausages for toppings. The mochi bits were super interesting and I liked this dish second best after uni pasta. Japanese mushroom melody pizza: Just tasted like straight mushrooms and the dough was soggy on this one. Would not order again. Also ordered at the table: Salmon Shimeji spaghetti and Sukiyaki pasta read more

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my girlfriend recently ordered from La Casa Mia to go for my birthday couple weeks ago. The service was good since we ordered to go. I'm not sure about the ambience since I've never been there. But their version of fruitti di mare was very reminiscent of Japan read more

La Casa Mia - their version of fruitti di mare - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We came around lunch time with a reservation. It was quite crowded, so we're glad we had a reservation. We ordered the french fries with truffle oil, Japanese mushroom melody pizza, and the Mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza. The french fries with truffle oil did not taste anything of truffle oil, and were not crispy at all. Would not recommend. The mushroom pizza was okay. Nothing noteworthy. The Mentaiko pizza was interesting. All the different toppings included would give you different bursts of different flavors, but it could be pretty salty at times. Service was fast... but unfortunately, not positively. Likely because the restaurant was busy, but they were a bit overeager to clean up our table...even though we were in the middle of eating! For instance, the cutting board from our fries (goodbye, presentation), and the parmesan shaker were oh-so-cruelly parted with our table. Overall, a mediocre experience, especially for the price. read more

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I came here on a Wednesday evening for dinner. I saw on they have daily specials once I walked in to the restaurant. On Wednesday they have $8 off their mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza. I came here wanting to try the mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza. it has mentaiko, sausage, mayo, potato, cheese, tomato sauce on a thin crust pizza. At first I was skeptical after my first bite since the mentaiko was strong, but overtime the pizza grew on me. The sausage helped balance the flavors of the mentaiko. The mochi acted like cheese which made a nice cheese like pull. Also tried the salmon shimeji spaghetti which has salmon, shimeji mushroom, butter, soy sauce, green onions, fish roe. This pasta dish had a nice umami flavor, a little strong in the salmon flavor, and the sauce was a bit too watery for me, however it was still good. Overall, this was a good experience trying the fusion between italian and japanese food. read more

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Came with a friend and had a pretty good experience. The experience wasn't too bad. The parking situation can be a little tight since it's in a busy shopping center. The restaurant is super narrow and on the smaller side, but not too bad. The food wasn't too bad either. It wasn't super amazing, but was overall just good. I got the orange calpico, which tasted like orange juice with zero hints of calpico, and the takoyaki was definitely not the best. It was just ok. The carbonara, however, was actually really good. The service was just ok as well. There was one server and she was pretty busy between all the tables, so everything just took a while, even just getting a cup of water. read more

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This is cute little Italian-Japanese fusion place in Santa Clara. It may sound like an odd fusion, but many of the flavor work well together. The front of the restaurant looks like a cottage with white picket fence and an archway. There are a few tables out in front. Inside is cute as well with a row of tables and a single table in a little nook area, which is where my girlfriends and I were seated. We came on a Friday just as they opened at 5:30 pm and we stayed until closing. We never felt rushed nor pressured to leave. We didn't realize this, but they have daily specials, and on Fridays if you arrive before 6pm, everything is 10% off. Check out their website of discounts for the other days of the week. When I visited Japan a few years ago, I noticed there were a lot of Italian restaurants, which served Italian style dishes with a Japanese twist. This is what La Casa Mia reminds me of. Because one of our friends is vegetarian, we stuck to mostly vegetarian dishes, but I'd love to come back and try more of their seafood dishes, like Uni pasta and Salmon Shimeji Spaghetti. However, their vegetarian dishes were very good. What we got: + Baguette Slices - toasted baguette slices with a whipped butter spread (kinda like cream cheese but creamier) + Edamame (Garlic and Spicy) - good heat but not overwhelming + Japanese Mushroom Melody Pizza - this was my favorite dish. The crust is thin and is topped with mozzarella and 3 different types of mushrooms. The mushrooms were plentiful and so delicious. + Vegetable Pomodoro (Vegan) - simple pasta with tomatoes and zucchinis. Nice and tomato-y. + Seafood Pescatore - Bianco - they have 2 versions of this, one with red sauce and one with wine sauce. This had plenty of seafood, but the flavor overall was a bit bland. Didn't really taste the wine sauce, and I thought maybe I tasted soy sauce?? Regarding the pasta dishes, the menu says "Chose from fresh pasta or Udon noodle (plus $2)". Now that I read this again, I'm not sure if the "plus $2" applies to just the udon option, or for either fresh pasta or udon. Reason I'm wondering is the pasta dishes we had didn't seem like fresh pasta because it was very al dente, whereas fresh pasta is usually softer. But it could have been fresh, and I should have asked for clarification. Overall, a cute place for unique Italian food that is reminiscent of Japan. read more

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My first visit here was on a Saturday evening with reservations at 6:00pm. We were running a few minutes late and we called the restaurant to let them know. They were really nice and once we got to the restaurant, we were greeted with a friendly smile. We were seated right away. The food we ordered were the takoyaki, meat sauce pasta with tonkatsu, and the mentaiko pizza. For drinks, I had the strawberry calpico cocktail and my partner had the sangria. My drink was very refreshing. My partner said that his sangria was ok, it was kinda watered down for his taste. The takoyaki was just ok for me. I thought the presentation was interesting. It did make me reminisce about my recent trip to Japan. My favorite dish was the meat sauce pasta with katsu. The meat sauce was very flavorful and it was paired well with the katsu. The mentaiko pizza didn't sit well with me. I think I would have liked the pizza better without the mentaiko. Overall, great presentation and amazing flavors. I would definitely come back with friends and family to try other dishes. read more

La Casa Mia - Katsu with meat sauce pasta - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Its a unique joint in that Japanese and Iatalian fusion is a thing in Japan. I just wish it was as good. I dont think it is a matter of technique but more a matter of the know-ur-customer sort of approach to cooking. I am not saying the food is bad, but its not what I expected. The takoyaki was... oddly drier than I am used to (like an aranchini, perhaps?) And the pasta had too much of one thing and not the other, and my friends and I wish we knew what that was. The pizza tho was the true saving grace here. Very unique, have a smattering of mochi thrown into to for a unique texture and the flavor worked for a Japanese pizza, just full of umami. The cafe itself, small and quaint. Service was nice but busy, this is a pretty popular spot. read more

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A very interesting Japanese Italian fusion restaurant that has quite good food! The Seafood Pescatore - Rosso was our favourite dish - a classic seafood pasta dish with a generous portion of seafood and good sauce. As expected, the pasta was al dente. We got the fusion Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza. It was definitely an interesting experience. Personally, I didn't really like the texture of the mochi within the pizza itself, but it grew on me the more I ate it, and the flavours were definitely on point. The Tuna Sashimi Carpaccio was good overall, with the fresh fish and good sauce, but I'd say it's not worth the price. The only point I would ding it on was that service was not as good. The waiters/waitresses were a little unresponsive, and we sat down for a good 15 minutes before any one helped us with waters or taking our orders. read more

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a decent place for fusion pizzas and pasta, they also have 10% from 5:30-6:30pm Friday-Sundays which seems like most people come for we got - takoyaki: pretty typical takoyaki, and pretty flavorful and crunchy, but seems like they skimp on the octopus, it was mostly bready batter - mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza: was pretty good but the potato seemed to not fit in the pizza and had no flavor - uni pasta: the sauce was great, pasta was cooked perfectly, big portions, I think the uni was seared or cooked which made it taste different than what I'm used to (less of a fresh sea-like taste if that makes sense) others- - meat sauce pasta with pork cutlet: apparently good, but not super memorable - spicy carbonara: apparently it was pretty good - mentaiko cream spaghetti read more

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Went here on an early Sunday afternoon. There was a growing crowd but it was mild enough for my party of 2 to be seated immediately. We ordered the pork katsu meat sauce pasta, carbonara, and a side of garlic fries. Food was average and didn't really stand out to me. Meat sauce pasta felt really dry and the katsu didn't really help. My sibling got carbonara and it was mainly egg-flavored without much ham or bacon, according to him. Upon walking in, it smelt like being in the restroom and I don't mean in a chemical-cleaner kind of way. It was hard to dine in and enjoy my food due to that. Overall, I have very mixed feelings about my experience other than that it was awesome how there wasn't a wait for walk-in on a weekend. read more

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Drink/Food: Orange Calpico, Berry Yakult, Mentaiko Pizza, Seafood Pescatore - Bianco, Matcha Tiramisu Price: $8 for the drinks | $28 | $23 | $8 Overall: I love Japanese Italian so I knew that I had to try out this spot and have a girls hang out here. The interior is very cutesy and neat. We came right when it open so there was no wait. We shared the Mentaiko Pizza and Seafood Pasta which were both delicious. The Mentaiko Pizza was very addicting with the mochi and sausage on top. The drinks were also great with came with a heart filled with syrup. At the end of the meal, we shared the matcha tiramisu; can't complain about matcha now! I'll be coming back whenever I'm craving Japanese Italian food! read more

La Casa Mia - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Amazinggg pizza!! Pasta and Takoyaki was super good too! Dare I say best in the bay? Usually not a huge Takoyaki person either, but this one was great amount of octopus and cooked level. A bit hot as it came out but cooled down was perfection! Tiramisu was a bit of a hit for us since it was like 90% cream and a tiny layer of lady finger at the bottom w too much matcha powder :( the pizza tho was amazinggg literally the best!! It has mochi bits and potato as well as Kurobota pork sausage (I believe) don't quote me but it tastes like it! Seafood pasta was good too, sauce was flavorful and generous amount of seafood!! Seating is limited as the restaurant doesn't have the most tables so def would recommend booking in advance at least a day or so online thru open table site! Overall very accommodating and servers check up and food is quick to come to table :) the aesthetics of this place is so cute too!! The Japanese Italian fusion goes really well together! read more

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I have tried the other location in Milpitas and loved it so I wanted to take a friend to this location that was more convenient to us at the time. First of all parking lot is huge. I love that I do not have to fight for a parking space. lol The restaurant is super cute. Small, but plenty of seats. We were seated by the window on the loft are so I was very comfy. We got the pizza with mochi, uni pasta, some desserts and drinks. What I missed from the other location is the colab with the Los Gatos bakery that had the kabocha burned cheesecake. Sooo good. Now how is it? Pizza- Thin crust, like a flat bread, still delicious. I love the little morsels of stretchy and chewy mochi. Didn't ever think of putting mochi on pizza. Pasta- I just wish I had a bigger serving because I inhaled this dish. Creamy, umami, all dente pasta. Nothing to hate. Desserts - The parfait was good but the matcha tiramisu was okay. Still enjoyed them. Overall fun experience and good food. Staff was also very attentive. read more

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Weekday deals available for lunch and dinner! A fusion of Japanese and Italian food. Although we not have reservation for 7pm Tuesday weekday, they were able to accommodate us. Ordered an eggplant Parmesan ($16), salmon shimeji ($22), meat sauce with katsu cutlet ($27). Weekday deals, so I got a yogurt berry which is under the soft drink section (reg $8, Tuesday deal day is $4). I liked my dish my salmon shimeji, a lot of umami flavor. The roe goes well and gives it som salty taste. The meat sauce with katsu has a lot of meat. I think the sauce did not need the meat since katsu would complement it, the katsu did need more salt. Eggplant parmesan ($16) was good, comes with 3 eggplants with meat sauce and cheese on top, but not sure if it is worth the price. The most fun was the juice eyedropper in yogurt berry drink, tasted sweet and delicious. The restaurant got slightly chilly. The waitress acknowledged that the door was broken. Besides that, the restaurant has unique foods that tasted delicious. In addition, the waitress provided with a matcha tiramisu, super grateful. I'm not sure if it because of the chilliness comment in the store or end of the day, but I tipped more. Matcha tiramisu was okay, more of a tiramisu cake. read more

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Not as amazing as I remembered it being, but still good! I made a same-day dinner reservation at La Casa Mia. The space wasn't packed when we arrived, but the restaurant is also quite small. The decor inside was minimal, with light blue and teal accents. Service was friendly and efficient. My partner and I each ordered our own pasta - Uni Pasta for me, Bacon Peperoncino Spaghetti for him - and the Tofu Skin Pizza to share. The pizza came out super fast, and was more like a flatbread. I liked the tofu but I feel like it needed some kind of sauce on the pizza, not just the super salty soy dipping sauce. Our pasta dishes were also good, but not mind-blowing. I liked the uniqueness of the Uni Pasta and the flavors generally worked together. However, the pasta was a little overcooked for me and it's not a dish I'm dying to eat again ASAP. Overall, I love the fusion concept of La Casa Mia but feel like the execution was better last time! read more

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I came here with my friend and we love this place! I'm glad that we are able to make a reservation ahead of time and don't have to wait! We shared our entrees and had leftovers at the end of dinner! The items are very filling! Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza(9/10): When I saw sausages, I was a little hesitant because I usually don't like sausages on my pizza. I'm glad that they used these type of sausages because I feel like the smoked flavor works well with the dish! The mochi gives the pizza a nice chewy texture and the potato also adds a nice texture! I wish there was more mentaiko, but other than that, it was quite delicious! Salmon Shimeji Spaghetti(9/10): I really liked that they used angel hair pasta for the dish. I think it works well giving the dish a nice full look. The sauce clung nicely onto the pasta and the other items in the dish! The fish eggs give a nice popping texture and a salty taste to the mild dish! I do wish they would give a little more pieces of salmon and mushroom. Service(10/10): They sat us immediately and gave us our menu. They were very friendly and checked up on us every now and then. Everything was quick and I really liked their service. Overall, I really enjoy this place and can't wait to try their other items! read more

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La Casa Mia is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant, serving pastas and dessert-the perfect place for a cozy Friday night dinner with your friends or a date. If sitting outside, there are string lights decorated above, which creates a lovely romantic ambience. The restaurant staff are all very kind and accommodating, displaying polite mannerisms. As a vegetarian, there really is only one pasta dish that I can eat from here, which was the Vegetable Pomodoro (this is actually a vegan dish). Usually, I'm impartial to pasta, but this dish was so delicious and flavorful! I've also tried the Japanese Mushroom Melody Pizza, which uses three different types of mushrooms: Shimeji, Maitake, and Shiitake mushrooms. It had a decent crust, not too thick nor thin. I did enjoy this dish but added spicy pepper flakes to it because I wanted a little kick to my pizza. My friends raved about the uni pasta, which they praised for being rich and buttery, so they recommend trying that if you eat meat. Overall, if you're looking for a place with cute, low-key, homey vibes, this is the place for you! read more

Overall Experience 5.5/10 We came here as a group of 6 on a weekend night and the place was super nice, bright and cozy. I loved the decor and how the lights were set up. We came near closing and the staff were super nice and amazing by getting us a better seating area after we sat already. The Food: Our table got a bunch of dishes, but I mainly ate the Mentaiko Mochi Pizza and the Waygu Sukiyaki Pasta. The portion sizes were a little small for the pasta, and the meat was a little leathery and grainy. It seemed like it was simmered for a little too long. The pasta and the sauce tasted a little too one dimensional for my liking, it was just the taste of earthy mushrooms. The pasta itself was cooked nicely, but I personally was not impressed by the pasta. The pizza we tried was also not to our personal liking. I think this was more due to a personal taste, but I did not think the roe with the mochi, cheese and mayo was a great combination together. I do think the pizza itself was cooked amazingly and I loved the crust and crisp that it had. I shared both dishes with my girlfriend and she agreed with most of my points on the two dishes. Overall Experience: This one stings a little bit because I came inside hoping to really like the place. Many from my party felt disappointed in the food due to the portion size and the taste, but that may have been because of our preferences. Maybe I'll come back to give it another shot one day. read more

La Casa Mia - Waygu Sukiyaki Pasta - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We walked in around 5-6pm on a Monday night (though it is Christmas week) and were seated promptly by the window. I had never been here before but my friend had and recommended I try the Mentaiko pasta and the baguette with x3 free refills. Service was great and they checked in often, they also did the first 2 refills automatically when they noticed we were running out. Ambiance is really cute and aesthetic with cottage core style decor. There is also a small photo booth area near the door for photos woth a tripod. Bathroom was a bidet with heated seats which was great! Mentaiko pasta - 9/10, it was really delicious and the flavor was great, pasta al dente. Personally I get flavor fatigue easily so eating some of the baguette helped Baguette - 9.5/10, I love some good bread and it was soft on the inside and a bit crunchy on the edges! I heard that they make their own butter as well which was a bit smoky I would definitely come back here again since the vibes are cute and pasta delicious! read more

La Casa Mia - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We had a resevation and were seated right away even though we arrived 20 minutes early. The mochi pizza is a must try!! It's plenty to share too. The appetizers are pretty standard but their pastas are really good! Highly recommended the mentaiko cream pasta. read more

La Casa Mia - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Shout out to BD for picking La Casa Mia for dinner. We initially planned on visiting the Milpitas location but because of the operating hours being later than we needed, we braved traffic and headed to Santa Clara's spot. The photos on Yelp absolutely had us sold but pulling up at dinner time with no one in sight made me pause a bit. We made our way in and was immediately greeted and seating in the small nook off to the left and my daughter was so absolutely thrilled. The ambiance is absolutely CHARMING to say the very least. The menu offering is plentiful but lowkey not. I know that couldn't possibly make sense but the menu essentially consists of: appetizers, 1 salad, 1 pasta kids option (with your choice of 4 sauces or butter), pasta, pizza, and rice. Seafood seems to be what is primarily showcased so don't expect any carnivorous plates. Dinner: * EDAMAME (GARLIC) * LA CASA MIA SALAD (REGULAR SIZE W/ ITALIAN DRESSING * MENTAIKO CREAM PASTA * CARBONARA PASTA * KIMINO SPARKING JUICE (ORANGE) Food was STUNNING. The wow factor was undeniable as I awed over our beautifully edible rainbow of colors that was our salad. The greens were fresh and contained a little bit of everything: radish, brussels, one broccoli stem (yes, i said 'ONE'), carrots, bell peppers, avocado and lotus root. This was so pretty I lagged on actually diving in. The carbonara pasta was delicious and my daughter was especially drawn into the dish because of the bacon completely drowning in the cream, cheese, and yolk mixture. Pasta was perfectly cooked. The mentaiko cream pasta was my personal favorite. I initially thought the sauce was a bit fishy and slightly bland for my own liking but completely breaking down and mixing the cod roe into everything really took the flavors in a whole different direction. The distinct saltiness really brightened up the plate. Edamame was tasty and gets bonus points because it came out hot. Lastly, do not sleep on the Kimino sparkling juice or cocktail version. This is absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced in sweetness, and so very refreshing. I easily could have taken 3 of these down!!! 5 stars for the superb food and experience. The pastas were cooked to the perfect al dente texture and the Japanese, Italian fusion totally works!!! Do be advised that the portions are a bit small or maybe I'm just a fatty?? So why the 4 stars?? One star deducted simply because of La Casa Mia's restroom. The restroom was clean but uncomfortably smelly regardless of all the attempt to mask things with the freshening products. I'd come back for the food but would absolutely avoid using the restrooms at all cost- it just gets tough having a toddler... read more

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Such a unique restaurant that I have been wanting to try for a little while and finally got around to it today. They have an interesting many of Japanese-Italian pastas and pizzas. I ordered the Salmon Shimeji Spaghetti which was just the right portion size for one person. The sauce was lightly soy-sauce flavored in a way that made the dish really savory and delicious without being overpowering. The salmon was cooked very well, and the fish roe was just the right amount of salty to really enhance the flavors in the pasta. I would have liked a little more salmon on the pasta but it was delicious nonetheless. We also ordered the eggplant parmesan, which we all really enjoyed! Coming from an Italian household it is hard to find good eggplant parmesans, but this one was delicious. The red sauce was flavorful and not greasy from any oil. I would say the flavor profiles of most of the dishes is a Japanese style savory/umami type flavor on Italian dishes, and it is done really well! The inside of the restaurant is really cute too! Not a whole lot of seating so I would suggest maybe getting a reservation if you're coming here on a weekend. Our server Julie was also absolutely amazing! She recommended a bunch of items from the menu that all tasted amazing. She was very kind and constantly checked in on how we were liking the food. Such a fun place to try something new and exciting for dinner and would recommend trying this restaurant! read more

La Casa Mia - Salmon Shimeji Spaghetti, Margarita Pizza - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

How have I not rated la casa mia yet? One of my go to favorites. Before moving to the US, I had high expectations of American fast food from Japanese Denny's, Saizeriya, and Coco's which served food similar to La Casa Mia. Although not as cheap or fast as the family restaurants in Japan it does hit the spot. This time we got the risotto and spaghetti and we meant to order the mentaiko mochi pizza...but they brought the spaghetti. My grandpa loves pizza so this was super unfortunate. But we were so hungry I didn't want to complain about it. They're usually pretty good, perhaps an off day for some of the staff. Will be back! read more

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If you love Japanese-Italian fusion food, this is definitely a place you should try. The restaurant is located near Milpitas and has a cozy décor that blends Japanese and Italian styles nicely. We were warmly welcomed by the owner, and the overall service was friendly and attentive -- really made us feel comfortable. I ordered the spicy arrabiata pasta along with a Yakult Berry drink. The pasta was delicious in both flavor and presentation, and the drink looked amazing as well. The staff's friendly smiles and polite service are definitely a big plus. Had a great time dining here and will definitely come back! read more

La Casa Mia - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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cute restaurant! the vibe here is very calm and casual - great for a first date or dinner with friends. They specialize in japanese italian fusion - cool concept and the food is amazing. service is great, the food comes out decently quick and the waitress was always ready to refill out bread. read more

La Casa Mia - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Finally got to try La Casa Mia! This is such a cute little restaurant with cozy vibes and attentive/friendly staff. I went to celebrate a friend's birthday and we loved everything we ordered. I got their wagyu meat sauce pasta with pork katsu on top, my friend got the carbonara and we split some truffle fries. My pasta was so good. I loved that the meat sauce had a sweetness to it, made the fusion of Japanese and Italian elements come together nicely. The katsu was nice and crispy and paired well with the spaghetti. The truffle fries came out nice and hot with a nice truffle flavor and aioli. Got to try my friends carbonara and that was delicious too. The creaminess was just right and it packed a good amount of flavor. It'd be hard for me to decide between the carbonara and meat sauce pasta next time! read more

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Ambiance: cute interior that feature many different plaid pattens Service: Excpetional! The servers were so friendly. Made the experience so much better Food: The pizza, was interesting. I enjoyed the unique fusion but felt like the execution could have been more flavorful and complete. Lacked seasoning that would have increased the dish. The risotto was unique, but the overall dish had clashing flavors. Just felt odd. By no means am I saying the food is bad, but it was below expectation read more

La Casa Mia - Risotto - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Service was friendly but limited vegetarian options. My friends and I came on a Sunday for late lunch and were seated immediately at the end table. It was a nice table with a bench on one side and chairs on the other. I got the vegan pomodoro which wasn't any different from other restaurants except there weren't that many veggies. It had plenty of good flavor though! I think it's a good spot to go get food with friends. Not somewhere I would personally go on my own or get takeout from since they have limited vegetarian options, but non-veg folks won't have this problem! read more

La Casa Mia - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

What a phenomenal experience! Truly such delicious food and great service! I was so impressed by the variety of Japanese-Italian dishes on the menu. The waiters were beyond friendly and really took the time to chat with us. The exterior and interior of the store were adorable - I felt like I was in a cute cottage. There were so many dishes I wanted to try, and the two I chose were delicious. The salmon shimeji spaghetti was umami and fragrant. I loved the mushrooms and fish roe. The mentaiko mayo mochi cheese pizza had an incredibly chewy crust and complimentary toppings. I am so excited to visit again and try more memorable dishes! read more

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Came back for my daughter's belated birthday celebration. Unfortunately I forgot it was Valentine's day and could only get a lunch reservation outside.... bbbrrr... but luckily they had a heated lamp that they started up for us that was right next to us. SO we ordered our usual favorites, the Tokyo Style Takoyaki which did not disappoint. Especially as it came out hot - perfect for the outdoors!! We also got their Tuna Carpaccio - a little different than they way they served it before - there's now a salad underneath - with a dressing in the middle. I did like with the little caviar? topping? And another all time favorite of mine is the Sukiyaki pasta - with the egg on top which makes the whole dish a little creamier and richer. The flavor on the beef! So GOOD - with 2 pieces of tofu - which they had a little more - but overall one of my all time favorites. What we got new this time was the Carbonara - my daughters favorite pasta and she loved it. She had the real thing in Italy and she said this definitely was a great mash up with the Asian flavors. Was VERY tasty with perfect al dente noodles. Another new dish we tried which is a must order is their NEW Abura Age (Tofu) pizza!! OMG - the crust - the crunchy fried tofu on the top - the green onions - and that sauce. We totally gobbled that down and with the different flavors and textures - they hit it out of the park... Still one of our favorite places - it's a matter of ordering new or different things cause I will say prior to there were dishes we had that were NOT a hit with us - however, if you keep trying new dishes - you will find your favorite flavor bombs FOR SURE. Just wish they were in a slightly bigger location so they could accommodate more! LOL... read more

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I used to love the food here, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Tonight, I arrived around 7:10 PM with my husband. We ordered our favorite appetizer first and then placed the rest of our order. There were both a female and a male server, and neither of them made us feel welcome at all. The male server did not write anything down while taking our order and barely responded when I spoke. He gave no acknowledgment whatsoever, so I honestly could not tell whether he even heard me. It felt like the staff simply wanted us to leave as quickly as possible because the restaurant closes at 8 PM. We even rushed through our meal and made sure to leave before 8 PM out of consideration for the staff, yet we were still treated like an inconvenience the entire time. What shocked me the most was the hygiene issue. The black-haired female server at the counter near the entrance dropped a small stainless steel basket used for checks onto the floor, stepped on it with her shoe, then picked it up with her hands and placed it back without cleaning or sanitizing it. After that, she never washed or sanitized her hands, yet continued touching napkins, utensils, and setting tables. That is completely unacceptable, especially in a restaurant. To make things worse, my husband ordered a soju cocktail, and the male server placed the alcoholic drink directly in front of me even though I am visibly 9 months pregnant with a very large baby bump. He said nothing and walked away. Not once did the staff say "enjoy your meal" when serving our food. They never checked on our table even once afterward, and we never received any water or napkin refills. The only time the male server came back was after cleaning the restroom to tell us the kitchen was closing. If customers arriving after 7 PM are such an inconvenience, then please put a sign on the door telling people not to come in after that time. And most importantly, please teach your staff proper hygiene and basic customer service. This was one of the most unwelcoming and unsanitary dining experiences I have ever had. read more

Service ambience were all 10/10. Parking however is difficult to find since it's in a very busy plaza. Carbonara is hands down their best dish here, everyone should try it, 100/10. We also tried the spicy version, but me and my friends all decided that the original one is better and we could just all get that and be happy. 10/10 for honey mustard chicken as well, it was well fried, very crispy and juicy. Honey mustard sauce goes well with it. We got this curry casserole that was $18 bucks that was smaller than my hand . The description made it look really good but it wasn't a lot. It was tasty but I don't think it was worth the price. read more

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Stopped by La Casa Mia to check out how their Japanese-Italian fusion dishes measured up to similar places I've tried in LA. The Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza was unique for its chewy mochi texture, but the flavor was a bit basic, as the toppings were mostly cheese, sausage, and potato. I also wished it had been served a bit hotter to be more gooey and melty. The pasta dishes and risotto were better balanced for me. The Salmon Shimeji Mushroom Risotto, Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti, and Seafood Pescatore were flavorful without being heavy, thanks to the fresh salinity from the roe which balanced the richness. It's great to have a Japanese-Italian fusion spot like this in the South Bay, and I hope to see more unique concepts like it in the future. While some items were more successful than others, I'd be happy to go back and try more of their menu. read more

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This place is for you if you want to be ADVENTUROUS! I've passed by this tiny place on the way to Kaiser but stopped in for dinner date after my friend recommended it. It's a fusion of Japanese and Italian so we had what I would call "Japanese pizza and pasta." The pizza had mochi cheese that was really good and potatoes and sausage that was interesting. The pork cutlet was nice and crispy on meat sauce pasta. I had the poached egg with beef on pasta. The pork cutlet was better than the fatty beef. Overall I would come here again on date night, the place was small but cozy and causal and romantic at the same time. read more

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Heard about this place by my friends and wanted to try it out. The decor was rlly nice, very ig worthy. The restaurant is small but the turn table rate is pretty high so it's not that much of a wait if you come late. We got the carbonara and the salmon shenji spaghetti . The carbonara was excellent, it was rlly flavorful (I did had stomachache after tho cuz of the raw egg , just be careful) . The salmon shenji is either your type of food or not, since it is more of a Japanese fusion spaghetti. The sliced baguette was rlly soft actually, we had all the 3 free refills. Overall will come back again to try other spaghetti. Will stir clear of the egg next time as I'm not sure if it's pasteurized as Japan. read more

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During my trip to Japan, I thought they some of the best pasta I've ever had. And ever since then I've always thought that Japanese Italian fusion could be really fun! When I found out about La Casa Mia, naturally I got really curious! We got their bacon peperoncino pasta, salmon shijmeji mushroom risotto, and their mentaiko mochi cheese pizza. Both the pasta and the risotto were really good! I wish there was a little more flavor in the bacon peperoncino, but otherwise very good. But the mentaiko mochi pizza was SOO GOOD it surprised us so much. The snap from the sausage, the savory umami notes from the mentaiko, the bounce and chew from the mochi, and the mild creamy cheese. It all worked so well together. I would come JUST for this dish, it's that good. I can't wait to be back! read more

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