Stella Alpina Osteria, Burlingame

###In Focus: Stella Alpina Osteria * **Signature:** cuisine from Northern Italy, specifically the Alps * **Must-try:** Nonna’s house-made potato gnocchi * **For the adventurous:** veal osso bucco over mascarpone polenta * **Vibe:** pleasant, with contrasting warm walls and dark wooden floors and pillars * **Where to sit:** the charmingly cozy patio, which only accommodates up to 16 people * **Insider tip:** If sitting down to eat doesn’t appeal, everything on the menu is available to go if you call ahead.