$$$$portuguese
Adega, Portuguese for “wine cellar," pairs a tasting menu rooted in Portuguese traditions with one of the region’s most extensive collections of Portuguese wines. The kitchen draws inspiration from the global influences that shape Portugal’s cuisine with classic ingredients like sardines, bacalhau and octopus. Dishes may range from delicate seafood preparations to richer meat courses, all presented with contemporary flair. The room itself remains understated and comfortable, allowing the cooking and the impressive Portuguese wine program to take center stage.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.0/5 · 80 reviews
Adega, San Jose's sole Michelin-starred Portuguese restaurant, holds a 4.0/5 average rating. Food quality is generally praised, with standout items including seafood, soups, and braised short ribs, though some creative elements like foams receive mixed feedback. Service is typically described as professional and attentive, complementing a rustic yet elegant atmosphere. However, value perceptions vary significantly; some diners find portions small relative to the cost, while others appreciate the culinary experience. Location concerns include a less safe neighborhood and limited parking. It offers authentic Portuguese fine dining but requires awareness of potential pricing and logistical challenges.
Suitable for diners seeking authentic Portuguese cuisine who can accept higher prices and specific location constraints.
$$Ethiopian, American
LeYou is an ode to contemporary Ethiopia, where the dining room is filled with tall, leafy greenery, tables are topped with burlap coffee bags tucked under thick glass, and artwork adorns the walls. Dynamic chef/co-owner Aida Taye offers a lighter, unique approach to Ethiopian cuisine, as in a kifto that substitutes lean tuna for beef. Kick off the meal with kategna, an injera toasted to a crisp, doused with chili powder and served with a sour cream/yogurt dip. A vegetable platter includes your choice from gomen, or chopped collard greens; atakilt, a tender stew of cabbage, potatoes and carrot
$$$Steakhouse, Contemporary
An elegant ambience complements an elevated menu of exceptional steaks and an array of dishes at Chef Jeffrey Stout's newest restaurant, BE.STÉAK.Ӑ, located a minute's walk from his other very popular spot, Orchard City Kitchen. Here, the menu meanders through the Mediterranean before focusing on high-quality and well-prepared steaks and sides. Kicky clams casino substitutes pepperoni for bacon, while rigatoni all'amatriciana delivers another spicy hit, but really, you're here for the meat. Good thing too, since bacon-wrapped filet in a horseradish crema with king oyster mushrooms and finished
$$Californian, Mediterranean Cuisine
ASA South is like your good looking friend, who also just so happens to be the perfect dining companion. The space is plain likable, featuring a chic dining room set with sleek furnishings, silver bark-like wallpaper and black-and-white photos. And then there's the kitchen, which doesn't take itself too seriously and manages to infuse a bit of fun into its repertoire of serious food. Case in point? The signature rigatoni with mushrooms, described as having too many ingredients to list. But, rest assured as they do a bang-up job. There's something for everyone on this wide-reaching carte, espec
$$$Greek, Mediterranean Cuisine
Dio Deka may specialize in Greek food, but this is no typical taverna, as the stylish dining room (complete with a roaring fireplace) ably demonstrates. A wealthy, well-dressed Los Gatos crowd flocks to the front patio on warm evenings, dining and people-watching within the vine-covered walls of the Hotel Los Gatos. The bar also draws a brace of cheery regulars. Nothing beats a mesquite-grilled and oven-baked pita with olive oil and oregano to kick off the meal. Then, keep things Greek: think stuffed grape leaves with tender braised beef cheek or a bright pan-seared local salmon with roasted y
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.5/5 · 80 reviews
Dio Deka in Los Gatos offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with a 4.5/5 TripAdvisor rating. Food quality is a standout, with Spanakopita, grilled octopus, and Branzino receiving praise, though some found dishes overly seasoned or average. Service is generally commended for professionalism and flexibility during events, despite occasional complaints about pacing. The atmosphere is described as charming and suitable for celebrations, yet some note it feels crowded rather than refined. Value perceptions vary significantly; while many appreciate the experience, others consider the prices high relative to the food quality.
Ideal for those seeking authentic Greek flavors for special occasions, with advance reservations recommended.
$$$$Creative, Californian
Located in an intimate room at the back of Tasting House, a relaxed wine bar, diners at Vicinity will find themselves in an exclusive realm of invention and storytelling. Chef Julian Silvera oversees an intricate modern tasting menu that draws from his life, from a Lower East Side upbringing to foraging in the coastal wilds of California, brought together with vivid creativity and visual flair. Although at times presentation and narrative can eclipse simpler pleasures, the meal is anything but boring, and excellent ingredients keep things aloft. From a tiny everything bagel filled with salmon
$$Californian
This charmer from husband-and-wife team, Bill and Sarah Niles, may look straight out of a trendy, urban neighborhood, but instead calls Livermore home. The rustic interior with big arched windows and plenty of succulents screams "hipster hotspot." However, few big-city restaurants can offer such an enthusiastic, passionate staff and friendly local crowd.Sip on a Sun Sleeper spritz and tuck in to appealing bites bursting with a bounty of seasonal ingredients, like blistered snap peas with feta and walnut pistachio dukkah; pasta like campanelle with spring lamb belly sugo; or ling cod bathed in