Che Fico

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Story Behind Parco Menlo

Che Fico Parco Menlo is the Peninsula chapter of a critically acclaimed San Francisco original. Created by Back Home Hospitality specifically for this location at Springline in Menlo Park, it carries forward the spirit of its sister restaurant while developing its own identity — one shaped by the Bay Area's seasonal rhythms and the particular character of its neighborhood.

The Italian cooking here is rooted in craft: hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, and preparations of meat and fish that reflect a genuine dedication to sourcing from local farmers and purveyors. California's produce drives the menu, but the sensibility is unmistakably Italian — an approach that earned the restaurant a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, a recognition that speaks to the seriousness of the wine program alongside the food.

The Space

Designer Jon De La Cruz shaped an environment that works equally well for a quiet dinner and a larger occasion. A custom-built pergola covers an all-season outdoor patio — fans for warm summer evenings, heaters for what Menlo Park calls winter. Inside, private dining accommodates up to 70 guests, making it a natural choice for both business events and celebrations.

Walk-ins are actively encouraged, and the waitlist runs nightly for both the dining room and bar. The tone throughout is casual and unhurried — no dress code, wheelchair accessible, and genuinely welcoming to large groups.

Sunday Supper

One signature ritual worth noting: Sunday Supper, a weekly three-course menu that changes each week and is offered at $45 per guest. It's the kind of format that invites regulars, built around the idea of starting a new family tradition rather than marking a special occasion.

Che Fico Parco Menlo sits within the Springline complex, which offers over 1,000 free parking spaces — a practical detail that removes one of the usual friction points of a Peninsula dinner out.