Tasting House

4.7

511 Reviews

$50 and over

Global, International

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

We believe wine is better with food & food is better with wine. A perfect pairing is an experience everyone should enjoy..often. Our unique approach to food and wine means we are "wine first". We first curate the wine list which includes 65+ wines by the glass and then design a food menu that specifically complements the wine. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Julian Silvera who spent his early culinary career in restaurants in his native NYC. He then took his talents to Florida's Knife and Spoon, where he helped garner a coveted Michelin star. Chef Julian is passionate about sourcing hyperlocal ingredients & has a strong focus on sustainability. Our service team includes ten sommeliers and is proud to offer guests more than 700 wines by the bottle. We are a casually elegant wine bistro open Tues-Sat 5PM to 10PM. The Champagne Bar is open daily noon-10PM. Children are welcome on the patio. The Wine Bistro and Champagne Bar seats adults only. Live Music Nightly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Californian, French American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 348-1807
Website
http://www.tastinghouse.com/
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 as well as we will be hosting 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.

Location
368 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030-7218
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 Julian's Tasting Menu
$175.00 per person
Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Chef Julian is committed to hyper-local ingredients and sustainability. He works with 27 Bay Area farmers and purveyors to provide guests with a well-crafted tasting menu that provides a balance of flavors, tastes, and textures throughout the meal. This eight course tasting menu is served evenings in the Tasting House's casually elegant dining room where live jazz is performed nightly. There is an optional wine pairing available for $80 which has been curated by our team of Sommeliers. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 48 hours notice. Please note requests in your reservation and a member of the Tasting House team will be in contact with you. Full table participation required.

Offers

Live Music 6PM Nightly
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 12:00 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.

short rib $48.00
carolina bbq | potato salad | half sour paired with 2021 Ridge, Pagani Ranch, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, CA $26
duck leg confit $32.00
white bean-linguiça | plum gastrique | tree collards paired with 2021 Domaine des Pothiers, Gamay, Loire Valley, FR $35
mt. lassen trout$32.00
nuoc cham | raw peanut | sweet potato paired with 2021 Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA $40
truffle pasta$46.00
tagliatelle | bread crumb| truffle paired with 2018 Schiavenza, Serralunga D’Alba, Barolo, Piedmont, IT $30
steak frites $50.00
béarnaise | housemade fries | masami hanger paired with 2020 Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA $60
fogline chicken$36.00
huckleberries | chicken demi | confit potatoes paired with 2019 Testarossa, Niclaire, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA $36
beef wellington for two$150.00
classic | duxelles | game jus paired with 2018 Château Croix Canon, Saint-Emilion, FR $38
Chef Julian's Eight Course Tasting Menu$175.00
Chef Julian is committed to hyper-local ingredients and sustainability. He works with 27 Bay Area farmers and purveyors to provide guests with a well-crafted tasting menu that provides a balance of flavors, tastes, and textures throughout the meal. This eight course tasting menu is served evenings in the Tasting House's casually elegant dining room where live jazz is performed nightly. There is an optional wine pairing available for $80 which has been curated by our team of Sommeliers.

Small Plates & Wine Pairings

beet salad $18.00
paired with 2023 Corail, Chateau de Roquefort, Rosé, Provence, FR $16
rockfish poisson cru$22.00
makrut lime | coconut water geleé | gooseberries paired with Godeval, Godello, Valdeorras, SP $18
mimi's pumpkin soup$18.00
pumpkin roti | wiri wire peppers| pepita paired with 2022 Comando G, La Bruja Rozas, Garnacha, Gredos, SP $28
hamachi crudo $22.00
makrut lime | coconut water geleé | gooseberries paired with 2020 Godeval, Godello, Valdeorras, ESP $18
pumpkin salad$14.00
raita | persimmon | pepita paired with 2022 May Des Agrunelles, Nicot Blanc, Rhone, FR $16
pumpkin salad$14.00
raita | squash | pepita paired with 2022 Mac Des Agrunelles, Nicot Blanc, Rhone Blend, Languedoc, FR $18
korean fried chicken$13.00
gochujang | cucumber | peanuts with MV Paul Bara Rosé Grand Cru, Brut Champagne $42
smørrebrød $15.00
rugbrød | san francisco anchovy | danish curry paired with 2022 Kofererhof, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, IT $17
caviar & accompaniments $90.00
1oz premium caviar with traditional accompaniments paired with Krug, Grand Cuvee Brut, 171st Edition, Champagne, FR $90
oysters on the half shell $42.00
dozen oysters paired with 2022 Roland Lavantureux, Chablis, Burgundy, FR $28
french cheese & rillette $24.00
an assortment of French Cheese paired with 2022 Regnaudot et Fils, 1er Cru, “La Fussiere,” Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FR $28
ocean platter$95.00
oysters | purple sea urchin | clams | abalone | scallop | geoduck | paired with MV Gimonnet Gonet, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, FR $36

Sides

mushrooms $14.00
pommes frites$10.00
brussel sprouts $12.00

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for fine wines
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Hot spot
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tasting House offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food, a diverse wine selection, and attentive service. Guests rave about the "chef's tasting menu," which is expertly paired with wines. The restaurant's elegant ambiance is complemented by live music, creating a lively yet intimate atmosphere. A must-visit in Los Gatos!

511 Reviews

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Denise
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attended the Heitz Cellars winemaker blending session. The session was so much fun and interesting. The steak dinner following the event was perfectly prepared. The mushrooms were amazing. The service exceptional! Another great night at the Tasting House.
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Ewa
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the best tasting menu we ever had in California. Wine pairing was amazing
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Richelle
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed the chef's tasting menu on a Saturday evening. Every course was imaginative and delicious. The presentation was incredible. We also had the wine pairing and were impressed with how well each wine improved each dish and vice versa. The staff was attentive and friendly. It was an exceptional experience for us. We will definitely go back!
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Idalia
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Tasting House to try a new menu items we heard about, the Crab Risotto. It was beautiful and delicious! Highly recommend! They paired it with Champagne and it was perfect! I also had the classic beef carpaccio. It was perfectly prepared and served with a Brunello. My husband had the fogline chicken which he loved! We had such a nice time at dinner, the service was outstanding and the staff so welcoming that we moved to the bar, enjoyed the live music and ordered a bottle of wine! What a great night.
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jeffrey
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
good wine but cold steak and frites re warmed still lukewarm
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Caroline
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and food. Music was delightful and the servers were exceptional. Wonderful to see Curtis who came to welcome us back and our server Riley was wonderful.
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Denise
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful date night. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere of low lighting with live music was romantic with a lively buzz. The food was remarkable. We both had the pumpkin salad with a glass of champagne. For our main course we had the most delicious beef wellington paired with a napa valley Cabernet. Chocolate Mousse with marcona almonds for dessert. This is our favorite restaurant!
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Tony
London
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a superb experience. The food was terrific but it was overshadowed by the service. The ability to wine pair each item on the menu and the expertise and enthusiasm of the staff very much elevated the meal for us. A distinctive and unique restaurant; we will be back.
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Debbie
Indiana
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience at Tasting House. We opted for their tasting menu. Every course was plated beautifully and the ingredients in each dish complemented and enhanced the other elements in the dish both flavor- and texture-wise. The wine pairing was both interesting (we were unfamiliar with some of the varietals) and delicious. The pairing of the wine with the food was brilliant. Some of our favorite dishes were miso sand with crunchy black rice, avocado puree, and papadums, Scandinavian-inspired mackerel Smørrebrød, and the Basque cheesecake that I'll be dreaming about for a long time. Not only was the chef able to accommodate our dietary restrictions, he did it in a way that maintained the integrating of the dish. Thank you to the Tasting House team for a wonderful evening.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! We always have a great time here. Great food and drink - and the ambiance is cozy and comfortable while still being considered special occasion. And there are always people to talk to at the bar - fellow food and wine lovers. The TH team is professional and knowledgable. Love it!
Tasting HouseResponded on November 1, 2024
Hey, We're over the moon to hear that you always have a great time at Tasting House! It's wonderful to know that our food, drinks, and ambiance hit the mark for you. We're also glad that our team made you feel comfortable and that you felt connected to our community. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another special occasion or just a casual night out. Best, The Management Team
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FAQs

Tasting House is rated 4.7 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, 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

Website
http://www.tastinghouse.com/
Phone number
(408) 348-1807
Private party facilities
The Tasting House can be booked for private events as well as we will be hosting 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.

Tasting House

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Chef Julian's Tasting Menu

Live Music 6PM Nightly

Bistro Menu & Wine Pairings

short rib $48.00

duck leg confit $32.00

mt. lassen trout$32.00

truffle pasta$46.00

steak frites $50.00

fogline chicken$36.00

beef wellington for two$150.00

Chef Julian's Eight Course Tasting Menu$175.00

Small Plates & Wine Pairings

beet salad $18.00

rockfish poisson cru$22.00

mimi's pumpkin soup$18.00

hamachi crudo $22.00

pumpkin salad$14.00

pumpkin salad$14.00

korean fried chicken$13.00

smørrebrød $15.00

caviar & accompaniments $90.00

oysters on the half shell $42.00

french cheese & rillette $24.00

ocean platter$95.00

Sides

mushrooms $14.00

pommes frites$10.00

brussel sprouts $12.00

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