Tasting House

4.8

521 Reviews

$50 and over

Global, International

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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.

Dining areas

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

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$175.00
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
crustacean risotto $32.00
paired with J. Lassalle Champagne $25
mimi's pumpkin soup$18.00
pumpkin roti | wiri wire peppers| pepita paired with 2022 Comando G, La Bruja Rozas, Garnacha, Gredos, SP $28
beef carpaccio$22.00
truffle aioli | capers | red cow parmesan paired with 2018 Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino, IT $42
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 521 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Hot spot
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
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tasting House in Los Gatos offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. The diverse wine pairings and imaginative dishes, like the "best Duck" and pumpkin salad, receive high praise. Live music enhances the sophisticated atmosphere, though it can be loud at times. A "must-go-to" spot for wine and culinary enthusiasts.

522 Reviews

T
Terrence
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, superlative service, and wonderful ambience. The Tasting House is a remarkable restaurant each, and every item on the menu is succulent beyond belief. And while you are enjoying their beautiful food and surroundings, a marvelous jazz group plays, traditional jazz that would bring a smile to anyone’s face on Bourbon Street. The Tasting House literally has everything to make a totally complete and delightful evening. One can only remember when the Michelin stars will begin to come.
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the jazz ensemble and the sound level was perfect. Our host Brian was attentive and hospitable. Thank you for a great experience!
Is this helpful?
D
Denise
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best dining experience we’ve had in years. The Chefs tasting menu is amazing! If you love food and wine and great dining experiences we highly recommend this place. The service is top notch. The chef is highly talented and very personable. We love the live music and the atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!
Is this helpful?
L
Luby
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Just found out our to go box is not ours!! The food inside is other table’s that’s very terrible
Is this helpful?
G
Gary
VIP
San Francisco
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Service was overall very good but 2 of our orders got messed up, which required additional waiting. Our server did provide dessert on the house as a gesture of goodwill, which was very much appreciated. Our problem was the noise level made it difficult to converse, especially with the singer and piano player blaring in our ears. They played and sang well, it was just way too loud for conversation. We do enjoy soft background music while dining, but this was too much. And even on break, people continued to talk loudly throughout the restaurant, perhaps conditioned by the need to speak loudly over the music. And I believe that it was the reason for our order being wrong. I don't believe our server heard properly what we said.
Is this helpful?
S
Sandra
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience, and the service was exceptional. The beef Wellington was the best I’ve ever tasted.
Is this helpful?
S
Sonya
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a way to enjoy the holiday feel with live jazz, low lights, holiday decor, great food and wine with friends! Special treat.
Is this helpful?
S
Sylvia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to spend time here. Food and wine are great, service is absolutely phenomenal.
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
VIP
New York City
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we go, we are wowed. The service and food are top notch and they have a wonderful selection of wines. We love the live music as well. Elegant spot that we return to again and again.
Is this helpful?
A
Amber
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine. Celebrated birthdays here and they do a great job to make it special. Definitely recommend.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Tasting House is rated 4.8 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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$175.00

Chef Julian's Eight Course Tasting Menu$175.00

Small Plates & Wine Pairings

beet salad $18.00

crustacean risotto $32.00

mimi's pumpkin soup$18.00

beef carpaccio$22.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Tasting House restaurant rated?

Is Tasting House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information