Tasting House

4.8

539 Reviews

$50 and over

Global, International

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

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'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.
Champagne Sabre Experience & Dinner
$125.00 per person
Mar 5, 2025 only
Join us for an evening filled with Champagne, excitement and a touch of Napoleonic flair as Confrérie du Sabre d’Or makes it's mark at the Tasting House. Dinner follows the Sabre Ceremony, which starts at 6 pm. Champagne & a four course dinner prepared by executive chef, Julian Silvera, will be served following the Champagne Sabre Ceremonies. $125 per person includes dinner and a glass of Champagne. Witness the thrill of sabrage with a modern Napoleonic sabre, crafted in France, using centuries-old techniques. Sign up to learn how to saber a bottle of Champagne too! (a separate registration & payment is required) Check our website for details. tasting house.com/events.

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 2022 Rhys, Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA $24
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
squid & giardiniera salad$18.00
cauliflower | zucchini | carrots paired with 2022 Pithos Bianco, Grecanico, Sicily, IT $19
korean fried chicken$13.00
gochujang | cucumber | peanuts with MV Tellier, Les Massales, Rosé, Champagne, FR $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 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Great for fine wines
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Ambiance
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

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Tasting House is a Los Gatos gem known for its "incredible food," "fantastic service," and "impressive wine pairings." The "chef's tasting menu" is a highlight, offering "creative" dishes with "local ingredients." Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere with "live jazz" adding to the "unique dining experience." Highly recommended for special occasions.

539 Reviews

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Yi
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a hidden gem in Los Gatos! Michelin’s star drink, food, and service at a reasonable price.
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Natalie
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun girls night out. Everything was perfect.
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John
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I visited Tasting House for her birthday dinner. We had a great overall experience. Brought a bottle of wine (corkage was $35), ordered a couple of starters and share 2 entrees and a side. The coriander soup was really good, and squid & giardineira was also refreshing and very good. The trout dish was not bad, but seemed a bit too simple. The truffle pasta was also decent, but at times felt a bit too doughy and lacking just a bit of flavor. For side we got pommes frites, and these fries were very good. Overall we really enjoyed our dinner. The ambience was great and the service was excellent. The live piano music was also very enjoyable. We would definitely visit again.
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Jack
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, great wine and champagne to accompany the food. Fantastic service as well. Definitely will come back
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Sara
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place service amazing overall just the best experience
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Eric
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasting House has quickly become our favorite date night location. The staff and service are excellent; the food is always creative. Looking forward to returning again soon!
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Daniella
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Tasting House has fantastic food and the most attentive and professional staff. The wine pairings are amazing. The space is warm and cozy.
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Tetiana
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service, extraordinary selection of drinks and dishes, cosy and warm atmosphere! Absolutely delightful experience!
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Juan Pablo
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and ambiance set the tone for what was a wholesome experience for us at tasting house. From the well thought tasting menu, impressive and accurate wine pairings, the chef’s poignant and creative dishes, to the impeccable timing in their service. To say the least, we highly recommend this location and assure you that having dinner at this place is an experience you will be talking about to family and friends for a while!
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Assal
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food, great service and even the chef came out st the end to thank us for Coming.
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FAQs

Tasting House is rated 4.8 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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's Tasting Menu Experience

Champagne Sabre Experience & Dinner

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

squid & giardiniera salad$18.00

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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