Best Casual Restaurants in Santa Clara

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1. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

4.1

Excellent(1711)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 101 times today

La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). Our traditional but innovative dishes feature both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy, and traditional Neapolitan pizza, from the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people, call the restaurant. Parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.comParties will be required to give credit card info to reserve their spot. There will be a $20 per person charge for no show or cancellations without 48 hr notice.

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2. Puesto Santa Clara

4.4

Awesome(1357)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Clara

Booked 42 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.

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3. Benihana - Cupertino, CA

4.3

Awesome(4880)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Cupertino

Booked 78 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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4. Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

4.5

Awesome(1833)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 45 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

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5. Fogo de Chao - San Jose

4.2

Awesome(3526)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • San Jose

Booked 175 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. Dishdash Sunnyvale

4.9

Exceptional(673)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Sunnyvale

Booked 37 times today

WELCOME to Dishdash Middle Eastern Cuisine, where we strive to embody the spirit of our namesake. Dishdash, a traditional article of Middle Eastern clothing, symbolizes warmth, comfort and relaxation. A beautiful example of a dishdash is displayed as our restaurant centerpiece. Our ingredients are sourced from quality purveyors featuring: Fresh, natural, domestic lamb Certified Angus Beef® Free-range chicken Sustainably harvested seafood Locally sourced produceEchoing the culinary traditions of various Middle Eastern countries, our authentically original family recipes feature protein-rich legumes, earthy grains and exotic spices with a contemporary twist. Fresh & Simple Middle Eastern Food. Sahtein!

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7. Meso Modern Mediterranean

4.4

Awesome(1100)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • San Jose

Booked 60 times today

Meso, meaning “middle,” is a modern Mediterranean restaurant and bar that celebrates the art of living well. An oasis located in the heart of Santana Row, Meso offers daily dinner service, with lunch and weekend brunch offered from 11:30 to 2:30 pm. The menu, overseen by Chef/Partner Roland Passot, brings together the iconic flavors of the Mediterranean basin, offering guests a delicious journey through the region’s collective culinary culture. Showcasing the region’s most iconic elements, Meso’s design is centered around natural light and running water. Ample space in the bar, dining room, patio and private dining spaces, make Meso ideal for groups of all sizes. A visit to Meso is more than just a delicious meal, it’s a chance to come together and connect.

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8. Pacific Catch Santa Clara

4.6

Exceptional(384)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Clara

Booked 13 times today

Grand Opening March 29th. Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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9. Meyhouse - Sunnyvale

4.8

Exceptional(175)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Sunnyvale

Booked 15 times today

Meyhouse is a casual “meyhane” where friends get together over a drink, small plates and unique seafood and grilled delicacies. We serve highest quality Turkish cuisine true to its regional and ethnic origins. We have an ingredient-first approach, which means we handle ingredients as minimally as possible and let the ingredients shine.Executive Chef-Owner Ömer Artun

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10. Fitoor Santana Row

4.2

Awesome(139)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Clara

Booked 21 times today

THE ENERGY OF INDIA, IN THE HEART OF SANTANA ROW.Fitoor (Hindi for 'Passion’) is a contemporary Indian restaurant and cocktail lounge, with a vibrant menu and electrifying music evoke the ardor and energy of India today. Policies-1) Dress code- dress to impress.2) We have DJ and Fire dancers on Friday & Saturday evenings. Bollywood DJ on Sunday brunch. 3) Wine - You are welcome to bring your wine bottles. We allow two 750 ml bottles with a corkage of $30 and $504) Cakes - We are delighted to offer cake cutting services at our restaurant for a nominal fee of $30.5) Cancellation Policy- For large groups we require a CC on hold . If you cancel or no-show, there will be a $10/person charge

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Almichael
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food here is delicious and pasta cooked perfectly al dente. The service could improve by providing a more elevated level of interaction and communication. Our server referred to myself as well as the male patrons on both tables beside us as “boss.” At the end of our delicious meal our check was mixed up with another table and overcharged as a bottle of wine not ordered was added to our bill. We’ll still continue to eat here as the food is well worth the inconveniences we experienced.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Clara
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4.1
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Brianna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The server that we had today was one of the best servers I’ve had in a long time! Is extremely attentive, my coworker had gone to another Il Fornaio years ago and showed him a picture of a plate that she wanted, and he was able to identify it. Very kind and Attentive. One of my favorite locations to go to!
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Il Fornaio - Santa ClaraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Clara
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4.5
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Bernardvip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and excellent service. The children love the cooking in front of them. Great place to celebrate a birthday.
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Benihana - Cupertino, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Cupertino
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4.3
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Varuni
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Kyle was a wonderful waiter. Very timely with his service despite a huge rush. He accidentally spilled my drink and gave a new one at no charge.
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Fogo de Chao - San JosePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• San Jose
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4.2
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Nima
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Pretty chill for a Saturday night. Service took a minute initially but once our server finally showed up everything was good
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Puesto Santa ClaraPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Santa Clara
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4.4

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124 restaurants available nearby

1. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

2. Puesto Santa Clara

3. Benihana - Cupertino, CA

4. Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

5. Fogo de Chao - San Jose

6. Dishdash Sunnyvale

7. Meso Modern Mediterranean

8. Pacific Catch Santa Clara

9. Meyhouse - Sunnyvale

10. Fitoor Santana Row

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