Meso Modern Mediterranean Menu
3060 Olsen Dr #50, San Jose, CA 95128
Small Plates
- KUFTA MEATBALLSlamb and beef, baby spinach, pomegranate, pine nuts, tahini$17.00
- WARM MARINATED FETAconfit garlic, za'atar, lemon, housemade laffa$16.00
- CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTSscallion and feta dip$11.00
- CHARRED EGGPLANT AND SALATA HARAcharred tomato, red onion, red bell pepper, pomegranate, pistachio, serrano$15.00
- LAMB BELLYstone fruit and lamb jus reduction, macerated stone fruit, fennel, mint$24.00
- HARISSA SEARED OCTOPUSconfit potatoes, crispy Tuscan kale, herbed labneh$21.00
- SAUTÉED PRAWNSsmoked paprika, garlic, sour grapes$23.00
- WAGYU BEEF SHISH KEBABherbed labneh, harissa, radish, micro cilantro$19.00
- CRISPY ARTICHOKE HEARTspinach, crab, toum$20.00
- TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWERlabneh, honey, orange suprêmes, mint$16.00
- FALAFEL BITESharissa aïoli, herbed labneh$12.00
- TRIO OF DIPShummus, smoked eggplant, red beet labneh, housemade pita bread and chips$14.00
Flatbreads
- FRIED ARTICHOKEspicy tahini, mozzarella cheese$18.00
- LEEK AND BURRATAsun dried tomato sauce, za'atar oil, Maldon, micro arugula$20.00
- SPICED LAMByogurt, sumac onions, spicy zhoug, oven roasted tomato, sprouts$20.00
Salads
- ROASTED CARROT AND CUCUMBERavocado, feta, dill, dukkah$17.00
- FATTOUSHcherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, pita croutons, sumac vinaigrette$15.00
- KALE CAESARtahini Caesar dressing, croutons, Grana Padano$16.00
- TO ANY SALADadd falafel +3/each add grilled chicken +5 add prawns +4/each
Large Plates
- LAMB SHANK "TAGINE"ratatouille couscous, dried pear, golden raisins, dried cranberries$32.00
- MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO "A LA PLANCHA"spicy zhoug, lemon herbed labneh$44.00
- MESO'S BRICK CHICKENhouse spice blend, red yogurt, laffa$26.00
- MERGUEZ SAUSAGE RISOTTOshakshuka sauce, garlic, spinach, Grana Padano$32.00
- VEGAN POTATO GNOCCHIasparagus and leek purée, confit mushrooms, micro greens$26.00
- SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLIGrana Padano broth, chives$28.00
- DATE BRAISED SHORT RIBezme salad, cucumber, tomato, serrano, pomegranate molasses$39.00
- 14 OZ CAB T-BONE STEAK MEZZEbaharat spiced, tabbouleh, caper berries, chermoula$60.00
- GYPSY PEPPER "RELLENOS"spiced vegetable filling, mozzarella, egg white, spicy roasted squash sauce, feta, Urfa$26.00
Sides
- OLIVEScitrus marinated$5.00
- PICKLED VEGETABLEScauliflower, carrots, peppers$5.00
- RICE PILAFtoasted almonds, pistachios, golden raisins$9.00
- HARISSA ROASTED POTATOESherbed tahini$10.00
- CHARRED GREEN BEANSspicy apple salata, red onion, Fresno pepper$10.00
Dessert
- BAKLAVA CIGARSphyllo pistachio butter$12.00
- PISTACHIO PANNA COTTA TRIFLEcardamom vanilla custard, vanilla sponge$14.00
- HOUSEMADE ICE CREAM AND SORBETflavors of the day$6.00
- CHOCOLATE DATE CAKEcoconut and rum sauce, coconut ice cream$14.00
SNACKS
- KUFTA MEATBALLSlamb and beef, baby spinach, pomegranate, pine nuts, tahini$8.00
- FALAFEL BITESherbed labneh, harissa aïoli, cucumber$7.00
- WARM CASTELVETRANO OLIVEScured chorizo, lemon, grilled bread$9.00
- HAPPY HOUR FLATBREADmarinara, cured spicy chorizo, tomato, herbs$10.00
- CROSTINIolive oil toasted batard, whipped feta cheese, marinated tomato, herbs$7.00
LIBATIONS
- POMEGRANATE MULESkyy Vodka, pomegranate, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer$8.00
- WHITE WINE SPRITZLa Vieille Ferme Blanc, citrus, soda$8.00
- GARDEN MARGARITAEspolòn Blanco Tequila, cucumber, basil, lime$8.00
- HAPPY HOUR RED WINE$8.00
- HAPPY HOUR WHITE WINE$8.00
- HOUSE BEER SELECTION$5.00
COCKTAILS
- LAVENDER LEMON DROPSkyy Vodka, lemon, housemade lavender syrup$16.00
- WE WEAR PINK SANGRIALa Vieille Ferme Blanc, Aperol, guava, lemon$16.00
- PASSION FRUIT MOJITOConciere Silver Rum, passion fruit, lime$15.00
- SUNKISSED SPRITZEspolòn Blanco, housemade grapefruit sherbet, lemon, Fever Tree Elderflower$16.00
- NEW SANTORINIBulldog Gin, hibiscus, lemon, aquafaba$16.00
- SPICE IS NICENew Amsterdam Gin, pineapple Aleppo syrup, Velvet Falernum, lime, Angostura Bitters$16.00
- MARGARITA DE GRANADEDon Julio Blanco, pomegranate purée, lime, Bitter Truth Cucumber Bitters$17.00
- ESPRESSO MARTINIKetel One Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, espresso$16.00
- FOUR CARD MONTEBulleit Rye Whiskey, Argonaut Saloon Strength Brandy, Montenegro Amaro, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur$17.00
- BASIC BEEOld Forester Bourbon, honey, lemon, fresh raspberries$16.00
- SMOKED APRICOTUnion Uno Mezcal, Luxardo Apricot, Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth$17.00
- OLD FASHIONEDConciere Whiskey, tea gum, bitters, citrus vanilla tincture$15.00
SPARKLING WINE BY THE GLASS
- PIPER-SONOMA, BLANC DE BLANCS, "SELECT CUVÉE," SONOMA COUNTY, CA NV$15.00
- PIERRE SPARR, BRUT ROSÉ, CRÉMANT D'ALSACE, ALSACE, FRANCE NV$15.00
- CHARLES DE CAZANOVE, BRUT, "TETE DE CUVÉE," CHAMPAGNE, FRA NV$22.00
WHITE AND ROSE WINE BY THE GLASS
- ALVERDI, PINOT GRIGIO, TERRA DEGLI OSCI, MOLISE, ITALY 2023$12.00
- TORRES, ALBARINO, "PAZO DAS BRUXAS," RIAS BAIXAS, GALICIA, SPAIN 2022$14.00
- MICHEL GIRAULT, SANCERRE, "CUVÉ E LA SILICIEUSE," LOIRE, FRA 2022$22.00
- HUGEL, RIESLING, "CLASSIC," ALSACE, FRA 2021$16.00
- PIEROPAN, SOAVE CLASSICO, VENETO, ITA 2022$17.00
- PRELIUS, VERMENTINO, MAREMMA TOSCANA, TUSCANY, ITA 2021$16.00
- CARPE DIEM, CHARDONNAY, ANDERSON VALLEY, CA 2020$16.00
- FRANK FAMILY, CHARDONNAY, CARNEROS, CA 2022$20.00
- CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS, ROSÉ , "WHISPERING ANGEL," CÔTES DE PROVENCE, PROVENCE, FRA 2022$14.00
RED WINE BY THE GLASS
- TRENEL, GAMAY, "CUVÉE RO CHEBONNE," BEAUJOLAIS, FRA 2021$13.00
- BRASSFIELD, PINOT NOIR, HIGH VALLEY, CA 2019$15.00
- TALBOTT, PINOT NOIR, SLEEPY HOLLOW VINEYARD, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, CA 2020$23.00
- BODEGA NUMANTHIA, TORO, "TERMES," CASTILLA Y LEON 2019$17.00
- MARIETTA, ZINFANDEL BLEND, "ROMAN," NORTH COAST, CA 2021$15.00
- FEUDO MONTONI, NERO D'AVOLA, "LAGNUSA," SICILIA, SICILY, ITA 2019$16.00
- VAL DI SUGA, ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, TUSCANY, ITA 2020$22.00
- THE LANGUAGE OF YES, SYRAH, "EN PASSERILLAGE," SANTA MARIA VALLEY, CA 2020$24.00
- ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS, MERLOT, SONOMA COUNTY, CA 2019$15.00
- BANSHEE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SONOMA COUNTY, CA 2021$16.00
- SEQUOIA GROVE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 2021$25.00
- LOUIS M. MARTINI, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 2019$22.00
- ORIN SWIFT, "EIGHT YEARS IN THE DESERT," CA 2022$28.00
REFRESHERS
- SPARKLING LAVENDER LEMONADEhousemade lavender syrup, lemon, soda$9.00
- PASSION FRUIT GINGER SODApassion fruit, ginger, soda$9.00
WYLD CBD*
- BLOOD ORANGE SPARKLING WATER$10.00
- RASPBERRY SPARKLING WATER$10.00
RITUAL ZERO PROOF
- FAUX 75lavender infused "gin," lemon, Fever Tree Yuzu Lime$13.00
- NOT-SO PRICKLY MARGARITA"tequila," lime, lemon, prickly pear, soda$13.00
SMALL PLATES
- KUFTA MEATBALLSlamb and beef, baby spinach, pomegranate, pine nuts, tahini$17.00
- WARM MARINATED FETAconfit garlic, za'atar, lemon, housemade laffa$16.00
- CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTSscallion and feta dip$11.00
- FALAFEL BITESharissa aïoli, herbed labneh$12.00
- HARISSA SEARED OCTOPUSconfit potatoes, crispy Tuscan kale, herbed labneh$21.00
- LAMB BELLYstone fruit and lamb jus reduction, macerated stone fruit, fennel, mint$24.00
- CRISPY ARTICHOKE HEARTspinach, crab, toum$20.00
- TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWERlabneh, honey, orange suprêmes, mint$16.00
- SAUTÉED PRAWNSsmoked paprika, garlic, sour grapes$23.00
- CHARRED EGGPLANT AND SALATA HARAcharred tomato, red onion, red bell pepper, pomegranate, pistachio, serrano$15.00
- TRIO OF DIPShummus, smoked eggplant, red beet labneh, housemade pita bread and chips$14.00
LUNCH PLATES
- CHICKEN KEBAByogurt and garlic marinated, basmati rice, hummus$18.00
- WAGYU BEEF SHISH KEBABharissa and garlic marinated, basmati rice, hummus$24.00
- SEARED HALIBUTIacopi Farms gigante beans, braised lacinato kale$32.00
PITAS
- CHICKEN SHAWARMAsumac onions, greens, harissa aïoli, Kennebec potato chips$16.00
- FALAFELhummus, greens, pickled red cabbage, serrano tahini, Kennebec potato chips$15.00
- SLOW ROASTED LAMBspicy zhoug, greens, sumac onions, herbed labneh, Kennebec potato chips$17.00
SALADS
- ROASTED CARROT AND CUCUMBERavocado, feta, dill, dukkah$17.00
- FATTOUSHcherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, pita croutons, sumac vinaigrette$15.00
- KALE CAESARtahini Caesar dressing, croutons, Grana Padano$16.00
- TO ANY SALADadd falafel +3/each add grilled chicken +5 add prawns +4/each
FLATBREADS
- FRIED ARTICHOKEspicy tahini, mozzarella cheese$18.00
- LEEK AND BURRATAsun dried tomato sauce, za'atar oil, Maldon, micro arugula$20.00
- SPICED LAMByogurt, sumac onions, spicy zhoug, oven roasted tomato, sprouts$20.00
LARGE PLATES
- LAMB SHANK "TAGINE"ratatouille couscous, dried pear, golden raisins, dried cranberries$32.00
- MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO "A LA PLANCHA"spicy zhoug, lemon herbed labneh$44.00
- MESO'S BRICK CHICKENhouse spice blend, red yogurt, laffa$26.00
- MERGUEZ SAUSAGE RISOTTOshakshuka sauce, garlic, spinach, Grana Padano$32.00
- VEGAN POTATO GNOCCHIasparagus and leek purée, confit mushrooms, micro greens$26.00
- GYPSY PEPPER "RELLENOS"spiced vegetable filling, mozzarella, egg white, spicy roasted squash sauce, feta, Urfa$26.00
SIDES
- OLIVEScitrus marinated$5.00
- PICKLED VEGETABLEScauliflower, carrots, peppers$5.00
- RICE PILAFtoasted almonds, pistachios, golden raisins$9.00
- HARISSA ROASTED POTATOESherbed tahini$10.00
- CHARRED GREEN BEANSspicy apple salata, red onion, Fresno pepper$10.00
Plates
- BRUNCH NAANbraised lamb, sunny side up eggs, herbed labneh, mint and arugula salad$17.00
- SHORT RIB BENEDICTbrioche, arugula, hollandaise, country potatoes$24.00
- TURKISH POACHED EGGSgarlic yogurt , spicy butter sauce, pickled shallots, grilled bread$16.00
- DUCK'N WAFFLEconfit fried duck, brown sugar compound butter$18.00
- STEAK & EGGSNY steak, two eggs any style, country potatoes, gravy$26.00
Pitas
- CHICKEN SHAWARMAsumac onions, greens, harissa aïoli, Kennebec potato chips$16.00
- SLOW ROASTED LAMBspicy zhoug, greens, sumac onions, herbed labneh, Kennebec potato chips$17.00
- FALAFELhummus, greens, pickled red cabbage, serrano tahini, Kennebec potato chips$15.00
Sides
- BAKLAVA PARFAITpistachio, rose water, coconut, honey$8.00
- PITA DONUThoney yogurt, cardamom and cinnamon sugar$9.00
- WAFFLE$6.00
- TWO EGGS ANY STYLE$6.00
- COUNTRY POTATOES$6.00
- BACON$6.00
Brunch Cocktails
- PASSION FRUIT BELLINIpassion fruit purée, sparkling cava$12.00
- MESO BLOODY MARYTito's Vodka, Bloody Mary mix, cornichon stuffed olive, Aleppo salt rim$16.00
- ESPRESSO MARTINIKetel One Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, espresso$15.00
- ROSEMARY SALTY DOGvodka, grapefruit, rosemary salt rim$12.00
