The sandwich, which was a popular recommendation by a staffer, combines layers of cured meat, Italian soft cheese, artichokes and mint on soft sesame focaccia. With each bite, I was blown away by how every flavor stood out on its own. Of the handful of dishes I had during my visit, I didn’t anticipate that a focaccia sandwich ($12.90) would be among the best things I tasted.
I would drive back to Eataly just for this item alone. Sadly, the capricciosa was my least favorite. Somehow, not a single ingredient stood out and it left me feeling as if I had made a rookie mistake by selecting one of the showier options. I was most excited to try this slice, but was sorely disappointed when I discovered that the overall flavor profile was muted after several bites. The thick, square slice married thinly sliced pieces of mortadella, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, artichoke, basil and, of course, burrata on a crunchy crust that was lightly coated with marinara sauce. The capricciosa ($9.90) was recommended, and described as a combo-style pizza. Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE CapricciosaĪs I moved down the pizza counter, I couldn’t help but notice the slices that had massive burrata cheese rounds as a topping. The capricciosa slice from Pizza Alla Pala at Eataly at the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall in San Jose on Thursday, June 16, 2022. I’m a sucker for classic pepperoni pizza, so this slice was a true winner in my book. Though not particularly spicy, the pizza delivered a kick and was a great starting point to the other selections available. The pizza was topped with spicy salami, chunks of mozzarella, a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey and a dash of parsley. Upon asking for a recommendation, a staffer was quick to suggest the soppressata slice ($8.90). It was tough limiting myself to just two slices of pizza, especially when the choices included margherita, zucchini flower, mushroom and plenty others. Going in, I knew that I wanted to get some suggestions from the staff working behind the counter. (Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE) Soppressata (Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE) Delicious eats being constructed and consumed, including the soppressata pizza, upper left, inside Eataly's Pizza Alla Pala. How many of Eataly’s entrees were truly worthwhile, I wondered? Here’s what I tasted during my Eataly excursion and whether or not this trip lived up to my expectations.ĭelicious eats being constructed and consumed, including the soppressata pizza, upper left, inside Eataly's Pizza Alla Pala.
Unlike the Chicago store I had visited years ago, the San Jose marketplace had an even wider selection of grab-and-go items that both astonished me and piqued my curiosity. After scoping the scene and taking mental notes, I decided to head back down to the first floor to check out the grab-and-go options. There’s also two sit-down restaurants: Terra and La Pizza & La Pasta. The second level gave way to a selection of about 1,000 Italian wines and spirits, while the massive third floor housed dozens of Italian products, like vast wheels of Parmesan cheese and dried pastas. (Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE) Views of Eataly, including a window where workers make fresh pasta by hand, upper left, and various parts of the grocery section. Views of Eataly, including a window where workers make fresh pasta by hand, upper left, and various parts of the grocery section.
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