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Tasting House

4.8
4.8
565 Reviews
$50 and over
International
368 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030-7218

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
A Unique Culinary Experience Focused on Quality, Classics & Creativity
Tasting House offers a unique experience that reflects global culinary & wine excellence with a bit of adventure.
Award-winning Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a globally influenced menu that balances sophistication with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients for the A la carte menu & his 15-course tasting menu. Thoughtful wine parings are recommended for each menu item, enhancing flavors of both the food and wine (think 1+1=3). With 65+ wines offered by the glass 1,000 by the bottle, guests have the option to try wines they may not have experienced previously. The chef's tasting menu combined with the extensive by the glass wine list creates a sense of adventure atmosphere. The space evokes the charm of a European wine bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Californian, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Julian Silvera
  • Private party facilities
    The Tasting House can be booked for private events. We also host Private Wine Maker Dinners. Check out our website for the our upcoming events. Contact us at (408) 348-1807 or email foodie@tastinghouselosgatos for all event inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Los Gatos
  • Cross street
    Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
  • Parking details
    The Tasting House rear entrance is right next to City Parking Lot #1, off Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. Park anywhere in the lot and walk north towards Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. The Tasting House is on your left adjacent to the northwest corner of the lot.
  • Public transit
    The Tasting House is right across Saratoga-Los Gatos road from the Los Gatos & University Bus Stop. Just walk down to University, cross the street, and head back up towards City Parking Lot 1. Walk into the parking lot and enter the Tasting House through our back entrance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

    $175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Chef Julian's now 15 Course Tasting Menu experience, that is inspired by the broad terroir of California and the ingredients that are found within them.
    Chef's Tasting Menu Experience Photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Traditional Afternoon Tea complete with a three-tier tower of sandwiches, scones, and pastries, and a selection of tea from one of the oldest tea houses in France. Make it a Royal Afternoon Tea with the addition of a glass of Champagne from our extensive Champagne list!
    Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Treat the women in your life with our three tier Afternoon Tea Experience. With fifteen tea selections from the oldest tea house in France and live musicians playing throughout the day it will be day she won't forget! For $75 a person.
    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Photo

Offers

  • Live Music 6PM Nightly

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    What's better than enjoying fabulous food paired with a quality glass of wine? Enjoying fabulous food and quality wine while listening to live jazz! Join us Fridays and Saturdays for a live band from 6PM to 9PM and a Solo pianist Tuesday through Thursday 6PM to 8PM, sometimes accompanied by a vocalist.

    Live Music 6PM Nightly Photo

What 565 people are saying

Tasting House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for fine wines

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Innovative

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Romantic

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tasting House offers an extraordinary culinary adventure with "imaginative and delicious" dishes, "exceptional" wine pairings, and a "warm and cozy" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and "live music" adding to the ambiance. Chef Julian's creativity shines, making it a "hidden gem" worth experiencing.
565 Reviews
  1. Housh

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We will definitely go back. Service, ambiance and food was great.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with excellent ambiance but a difficult menu to select from. More choice needed

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  3. Diana VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Juan Pablo and Brian for the awesome service and chat!

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  4. Julie

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely, lovely experience. We have been here many times for dinner, but decided to try their new tea service on a beautiful Saturday morning. Everything was exquisite from the service to the food (probably the best scone I've ever had, and I'm English) to the treatment of our little pup. The chef even brought him out a bowl of fresh veggies to eat. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Jessica

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We we had the best time at Tasting House! We ordered the decadent 15 course chef’s tasting menu, and it was a truly incredible meal. We were extremely impressed by Chef Julian’s use of texture and presentation. The meal was incredibly fun, and we were obviously incredibly full by the time we finished. The entire staff was amazing, and we were so excited to have Chef Julian come talk to us after the meal. It’s such a nice touch to get to hear from the person who created the amazing meal we just ate! We also loved that we got to try some really interesting mocktails! We just said the flavor profiles we enjoy and were brought some delicious and exciting drinks. It was really fun! There was some nice live music while we were there, and I hesitate to mention anything negative since the whole experience was so positive, but it was a little hard to hear the staff and each other over the music. Totally not a huge deal, though! We were extremely impressed with how reasonably priced the menu was, especially for a 15 course meal! We will absolutely be back to try the tasting menu again later this year!

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  6. Sheryl

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended Julian's tribute to NYC last night and the vibe and energy started at the entrance. It made me feel like i was stepping into a Subway station including a Metro ticket to enter. The Menu, hand written "next stop" with supporting art on the back of a Metro map, was his expression of his favorite childhood foods so he took us through a food venture which was so delicious. And the presentation was so fun! Like the Chinese dumplings presented in a Chinese take out box delivered in the classic "Thank You" take out bag. The lox and bagels were delivered in the traditional take out brown paper bag. The staff was dressed for the occasion and the amazing food, presentations, and music made the evening so much fun and entertaining! Julian's tribute to NYC will be the talk of the town! I'll try to never miss a special Menu event from Julian! I hope he has more of them!

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  7. Umar VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful restaurant with exceptional service, fun concept, and a unique menu. I really can’t complain about anything. The only critique I have is that the menu could better explain and describe the food. What I envisioned was not what came to the table on a few dishes but they were all very good. 5 star date night restaraunt, 4 stars simply due to the fact that the menu could be improved.

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  8. Crickett VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Like its name says, the menu is set up for “tastes” until you get to the main course. The small plates really are small, not meant to be shared unless everyone takes a bite of the item. The mains were generous and could be shared. Pairing suggestions were good. Wine was pricey but I loved the 3oz pour option if doing several for the pairings. Live music was a fun bonus but made the restaurant bar area very loud. Overall a wonderful meal.

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  9. jeffrey VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    live music too loud, can't even have a conversation

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  10. martin VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Dean. He was fantastic! Very friendly, gave great recommendations, and very professional.

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Tasting House is rated 4.8 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tasting House

368 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030-7218

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
  • Neighborhood
    Los Gatos
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Californian, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Tasting House rear entrance is right next to City Parking Lot #1, off Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. Park anywhere in the lot and walk north towards Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. The Tasting House is on your left adjacent to the northwest corner of the lot.
  • Public transit
    The Tasting House is right across Saratoga-Los Gatos road from the Los Gatos & University Bus Stop. Just walk down to University, cross the street, and head back up towards City Parking Lot 1. Walk into the parking lot and enter the Tasting House through our back entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Julian Silvera
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Tasting House can be booked for private events. We also host Private Wine Maker Dinners. Check out our website for the our upcoming events. Contact us at (408) 348-1807 or email foodie@tastinghouselosgatos for all event inquiries.
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