Tasting House

4.7 (744)

$31 to $50

Californian

368 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030-7218

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Tasting House

4.7

$31 to $50

Californian

Los Gatos

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Great for live music

A California bistro that combines seasonal culinary fare and an award winning wine list, with a bit of adventure. Our acclaimed Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a California influenced menu that balances sophistication and classic dishes with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients. Choose from more than 65 wines by the glass, 100+ Champagnes, an international wine list of ~1,000 bottles curated by our team of 10 sommeliers, or enjoy a classic cocktail. The space evokes the charm of a European bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. The Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only. Awards: Wine Spectator Best of Excellence Award, Best Restaurant & Best Wine List from Metro Best of Los Gatos, Modern Luxury Magazine Best of Silicon Valley: Best Wine Bar and Champagne Bar. Top 10 Places in the U.S. to enjoy Champagne by the Champagne Bureau of France.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, International, French American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Contact
(408) 348-1807
Website
https://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. 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.

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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$75.00 per person
1 - 8 people
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!
Private Champagne Tasting Experience
$85.00 - $250.00 per person
4 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
The Tasting House Champagne Bar Private Tasting Experience is an exclusive, reservations-only, guided private champagne experience. Dedicated to the discovery of exceptional champagnes and those who produce them. Choose Your Champagne Experiences: Grower Producer Champagne Experience An ideal introduction to the world of boutique champagne, highlighting small-production grower producer houses - many of which are organic and biodynamic. $85 per person (4 person minimum) Classic Houses of Champagne Experience Taste through a tour of the most important regions of Champagne and the noble producers that historically and stylistically embody those regions. $120 per person (4 person minimum) Legendary Reserve Champagne Experience Explore the depth and elegance of vintage champagnes that showcase the best-of-the-best of the art of champagne. $250 per person ( 4 person minimum) Champagne Party Experience Host an unforgettable private champagne tasting for up to 12 guests. $1,500 minimum for a 3-hour private event. Includes a curated selection of premium champagnes. Tasting House Champagne Bar or Your Private Location. Optional light bites available for preorder. Tastings include a flight of four 3 oz tastes of champagne. Reservations Required 72 hours in advance. Reserve on OpenTable or online by visiting tastinghouse.com For questions email Curtis at foodie@tastinghouselosgatos.com or call 408.348.1808 Private in-home & corporate experiences available. Champagne Club Members receive additional benefits with the experience. Cheers!

Offers

Live Music Weekends
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
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

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Tasting House.

4.7

(744)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 exquisite dining experience with "fantastic service" and "impressive wine pairings." Guests rave about the "elevated experience" and "flavorful dishes." Live music and a warm ambiance enhance the visit. While some find the menu pricey, others appreciate the unique dishes like wild boar pappardelle. Highly recommended for a memorable evening.

744 Reviews

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Peter Gold
New York City131 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I like it hadn’t been for a while but I was a little disappointed to be honest. Our first server came over and took a drinks order then disappeared never to be seen again and our usual lady took over . (Thankfully) The drinks took a good 25 mins to come which was a little disappointing. For appetizers we ordered oysters - French onion soup dip, pan con tomate and the beef tartare. All were very good, for entrees we ordered the steak fritte and the wild boar pappardelle, a side of mushroom and sprouts and a Caesar salad. I have to say the wild boar pappardelle was outstanding! Excellent. The others enjoyed the steak fritte. Only criticism was the salad , the cucumber was soft and it had more croutons than salad, the mushrooms and sprouts had an excess of salt . This is typically a great restaurant but last nights experience definitely wasn’t up to it’s normal standards . I’m hoping it was just last night but we will be back.
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Idalia Gold
San Francisco29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought a friend for dinner and had an amazing time, Got to the restaurant at 5PM for the Champagne Sabering and to celebrate Champagne Day! We stayed all night! We had so much fun. The band was great. The food and the service were both outstanding. We loved the wild boar pasta, the beef tartare, the mussels,..... everything was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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David Gold
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal. Everyone we spoke to was helpful, polite, and charming.
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Seth Gold
San Francisco74 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We love this little setting. Truly a taste of Europe. The service was slow and frazzled, but it seemed like it was a busier Friday night than usual. Though our food took a while to arrive, it was all delicious, fresh, and unique.
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Claire Gold
San Francisco13 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience Male host seemed flustered prioritizing calls over acknowledging us Slow to seat us - ignored us for 10 mins Cod dish was way to heavy- nobody at our table could eat much of it - left 3/4 of our dish
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michael Gold
San Francisco10 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food is not as good as I expected. The Mussells have sand in it. I feel they over charge for many dishes. The pork chop is not tasty. The environment and interior decoration is Ok. So may not go back again.
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Deidre
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Adorable place and wonderful dining room and bar. Music was excellent as was the wine. The food, on the other hand, was terrible. Really bad. Coq au vin had 1/4 of a chicken breast and 6x that much soggy puff pastry with what looked like southern gravy drowning miscellaneous vegetables. Steak frites was no better … salty fries (and I love fries salty or not but left these on the plate. Steak was chewy and unappetizing. Endive Cesar was 3 endive leaves stuffed with salad dressing like a chip with dip … so no salad in the salad. Almond financier for dessert hadn’t quite thawed out of the freezer. Go for the ambiance, wine and champagne… not the food!
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Gabe
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Will definitely be back. The live music was great as well as the pairings.
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Jeffrey Gold
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant evening with friends! The food, the drinks, and the service was fantastic - elevating an evening with friends into a truly memorable experience. Special appreciation for Curtis, incredible hospitality, a splash of champagne, and an evening to remember!
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rakhee
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were left on an empty table. Nobody approached us while they served other tables. So we ended up leaving.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, International, French American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Contact
(408) 348-1807
Website
https://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. 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.

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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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March 5, 2026
A full house of talent at Tasting House
Tasting House has built a knowledgeable hospitality team and offers Champagne flights, tea service, and bistro dining. The article highlights its emphasis on wine education, carefully paired food, and an expanding team of restaurant professionals.
Published in Los Gatan

FAQs

Yes, Tasting House’s candlelit bistro, live jazz, thoughtful wine pairings and many anniversary visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Children are welcome on the patio, while the Bistro and Champagne Bar are adults-only, so outdoor seating is the family-friendly option.

Tasting House feels like a candlelit European bistro with live jazz and a cozy Champagne Bar, creating an intimate, celebratory vibe, music can be prominent on performance nights.

Guests report that certain standout dishes can be quite generous, the Beef Wellington was described as "enormous, " and several parties say they left comfortably full after the chef’s multi-course tasting.

Yes, Tasting House offers patio seating: the owner notes that children are welcome on the patio, and several guests describe being seated outside for drinks or lunch.

Tasting House is at its most focused midweek, guests specifically recommend Tuesday or Thursday nights for the tasting‑menu experience; Friday and Saturday evenings bring live jazz and a livelier, louder atmosphere.

Yes, children are welcome on the patio, which is the family-friendly spot, while the Bistro & Champagne Bar is reserved for adults.

Expect the liveliest nights on Friday and Saturday when live jazz plays and the dining room often fills; for a quieter, more relaxed tasting‑menu experience try Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

Tasting House moves you through a few distinct spaces: a main dining room, a cozy Champagne Bar (with adjoining bistro/bar seating), and an outdoor patio, the Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only, while the patio welcomes children.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests note dressing up a touch for anniversaries and special celebrations.

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Tasting House

4.7

$31 to $50

Californian

Los Gatos

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Tasting House

Make a reservation

Tasting House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

All Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Private Champagne Tasting Experience

Offers

Live Music Weekends

Concierge
AI Beta

Videos

Menu

Reviews

Loved For

Review summary

Dining areas

Additional information

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