We had an absolutely lovely evening at Chez Philippe. From the time we walked in and we're greeted by his lovely wife, to the time we walked out--service was superb. It's nice that they offer reasonably-priced wines, so you don't have to feel like you've been Robben after getting a bottle. Their free bread and butter are next level and are definitely high quality. We had the French onion soup, escargot, steak frittes, and the coq au vin, which were all delicious. We finished the evening with their tart tatin, which isn't the prettiest presentation, but sure was yummy. The price of the food is slightly higher compared to some other French restaurants in the area, but it's worth it. read more

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The food delicious The service was great My only comment the owner should smile and be friendly to first time customers They will turn into regulars read more

This place is amazing. Every single menu item on here is incredible. It should be packed every single night. It brings me straight back to nights in Paris... It also has great service and live music. My mom and I went here tonight and I usually never leave reviews, but I feel like I should tell everyone I know about this place. If you're here for the first time, get the escargots, the steak tartare, and the tarte tatin! Please NEVER change a single thing about this place read more

I had the pleasure of dining at Chez Philippe on a Thursday night, and I'm so glad I managed to snag a last-minute reservation. To my delight, there was a live jazz band playing during dinner service, which made the evening even more special. I started with the escargot, followed by the steak frites with green beans, which was the evening's special. Everything was served promptly and tasted absolutely delicious. Their wine selection is also impressive! Chez Philippe is perfect for a date night, a casual dinner, or even a business lunch. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. read more

Food was great. Patio is cute. Friendly owners. Cheese soufflé is Tuesday special. Definitely coming back. read more

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We went there to celebrate my wife BD. The food was excellent, and the service was above all expectations. The only drawback for me was the fact that the very extensive "specials" menu I had to understand from the spoken words, and this is a little bit hard for me. But with wonderful advice from our waiter, we managed to make our selections, got three entries from the specials, and two from the main menu. My selection was scallops, and they were excellent. read more

We came here for one of our Saturday date nights - and we enjoyed the experience a lot! The hostess greeted us was friendly. The ambience is super cute and a down-to-earth European/French bistro. Wine prices for bottles are super fair, and you would be better off getting than the glasses. We had the escargot and the French onion soup as appetizer and the steak and frites, and mussels and frites for entrees. Loved our appetizers, not a person, but pre judgement aside, it was not gamy and melted garlic butter was superb! Soup, as many mentioned was not salty which I enjoyed. Did I mention that the table bread and butter were one of favs lol Had the flan for dessert and was pretty good too. I'll be coming back to with my girlfriends - including a French! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch here. The French onion soup was perfect. We split the nicoise salad and croque madame, both were excellent. The best part of the meal was the tarte tarin. It was buttery and so sweet and absolutely delicious. A great afternoon out! read more

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. After spending a few weeks in Europe this summer, this restaurant reminds me of Europe, including the reservation process. Just like in France, reservations are "requested" with the restaurant and the restaurant has the ability to "accept" the reservation with an e-mail confirmation. Upon arrival, my table was ready upon arrival although the hostess was unable to "locate" my reservation despite my e-mail confirmation... There was indoor dining upon arrival along with a sign indicating that there is also outdoor dining. The kitchen is open and there appears to be a section by the entrance that features French snacks, I'm assuming for sale? The dining room is remodeled to mimic a house, just like in France. Some of the decoration, such as the stickered "bricks" were already falling off. There is also a small wall partition between the tables that are very close to the bathroom... Diners at the restaurant were very experienced, typical of Los Gatos. Our waiter was phenomenal with suggestions and checking up on us throughout the meal. The waiter wore a name tag on the uniform apron. Meal started off with the bread and butter. The bread was quite crunchy and the butter was very fragrant. Started off with the goat cheese salad and it was a huge portion...this might be good for 2. There was tons of butter lettuce, topped with a slice of tomato, a few slices of apples, along with a few warm slices of bread that were topped with goat cheese. The steak entrée was excellent. The steak was requested medium rare and came out medium. The steak itself was very juicy and flavorful, topped with onions and shallots. The side of green beans along with french fries were tasty too! Ended off the meal with a chocolate mousse which was phenomenal, a touch on the sweeter side and topped with some whipped cream along with some biscuit crumbs. read more

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Authentic French bistro. Good service like in France and everyone there is French. They give enough attention but also leave you alone. You have to ask for the check. They don't press your time at all. They even have kronenbourg beer on tap, which isn't my favorite, but I had to get one. It's the most popular beer in France. The salads were excellent and great quality. They have a nice patio in the back that filled up fast by early afternoon. I'm definitely going back here. Good addition to Los Gatos. read more

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We were walking around and I looked at the menu outside. We haven't had escargot in a very long time so we walked in to make a reservation for 2 hours later. The complimentary bread- came out really hot with spreadable salted butter. The bread is one of the better ones I've had from a restaurant. I hate when restaurants give you cold hard butter and cold bread. We ordered: Escargot- 6 pieces to an order and not in their shell. They are in butter, garlic, and I think parsley. Tonight's special- duck cassoulet. Came with beans, pork belly, and sausage. The duck literally falls off the bone and was so tender. I loved all the flavors in this dish. Apple duck confit- came with potatoes and green beans. The same fall off the bone duck as in the duck cassoulet except this had a nice slightly crispy duck skin. Grilled steak bavette- caramelized shallots sauce (a tad sweet) and fries. I didn't try the steak but did sneak in 2 fries. I said they were better than McDonald's fries and my daughter said it tasted similar. Tarte tatin- I'm so glad we ordered this. If you like apple pie, this is a must. It wasn't too sweet and comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I thought the prices were pretty reasonable and we'll be back! I saw a photo here on Yelp of their little market by the front door but I didn't see it tonight. In the very back room, there's a live stream of Paris. Street parking outside for 2 hours. If you go down a block or so it's only 30 minutes parking. read more

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It was one of summer Fridays me and my husband were looking for a place for a date night. Was browsing through Yelp, and there was a new restaurant in Los Gatos downtown. It was a perfect fit for us since we live close to the city of LG. The restaurant is actually a unique place. The owner remodelled the restaurant into a house. It certainly brings a homey vibe once we settled in inside the restaurant. It also has an open kitchen layout, so people can also sit on bar if they want to dine in solo. I had to order their french onion. Just had to. And it didn't disappoint! My french onion soup craving was fulfilled by them. I would re-order this French staple again in the future since it was that good. The other thing that we ordered was the Esgarco with garlic butter. It was delicious! Presentation wise also beautiful and enticing. You can also order for more baguette if you need some. Last thing we ordered was the beef tartare. Husband challenged their ingredients by ordering this dish. You could tell if the tartar was smelly, or even made you food poisoning if the beef was not prepared fresh and right. But they made it right and fortunately we didn't get any food poisoning or anything similar to that. They really take pride on their beef tartar. I can assure you that you will be satisfied with this dish. Will come back again in the future to order their pasta and salad! Parking is on street. read more

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Delicious food. Excellent service. Very nice ambiance. The menu has yummy choices. The live music is super on Thursdays.

Great food and service. Came for a birthday lunch celebration for my husband. Because it was sunny out, we opted to sit out on the patio to people watch. We shared a buttery and herby escargot in addition to the best French onion soup ever. For entrees, my husband tried the croque madame while I enjoyed my moules frites. Everything was wonderful and Philippe was so so nice. I look forward to coming back and trying the steak frites next. read more

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This place is Delightful !!! Delicious meals, friendly waitstaff, charming environment- we had such a fun ladies dining experience- and we would all come back here again. We met Chef Phillipe briefly. He has years of experience in creating dining locations and all of that has landed in this lovely restaurant. We all agreed the mussels were top tier, fresh, moist and cooked perfectly to avoid the overdone chewiness that is so common at other restaurants. The broth was light, delicate and so yummy. The French Onion soup was spot on, the Duck Confit salad had tender meat and a beautiful dressing. Even the bread - we had several servings each as it was so good! So this place really had the whole package - food, service, environment. Definitely recommend and I will return again to share with more friends. read more

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Another great addition to the dining scene of downtown LG! Authentic and tasty French food. I was there with a French friend of mine, our waiter was French and the owner who stopped by was also French. For a couple of minutes there, it felt like I was in France listening to the 3 of them talk. I loved the decor, it is very tasteful, warm, and modern. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The lunch menu was small but everything we ordered was delicious. I got the Crepe Complete and my friend got the Croque Monsieur. My crepe was delicious and so was the chocolate mousse. The owner Phillipe is super nice and I wish Chez Phillipe the very best. I am going to bet that they are going to do very well. read more

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I went to Chez Philippe for lunch today and had a wonderful time. The food and ambiance was exceptional...we felt like we were transported to France. What made the meal even more incredible is we had the best conversation with chef Philippe himself and his son Nick. They were so welcoming and kind. Chez Philippe is the newest gem in Downtown Los Gatos ...it's a must eat and see! read more

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Sat outside on a really nice Wednesday evening and the hostess had a little stumble finding our reses in the system but the manager was able to resolve it quickly. Started off with the duck confit salad which I highly recommend as the portion size was shareable and the amount of shredded duck was perfect. Their spin on adding bacon was using turkey bacon which I thought paired well since it was not as fatty but unfortunately the bacon was not as crisp as I would have liked. The entree of steamed mussels was another generous portion as the bowl of goodness came with a hill of perfectly (Mickey D's) cooked style fries. The broth could have been more flavorful but still a good dish overall. One thing we noticed was the bread on the table next to us was untouched as the party left unexpectedly and it seemed that the same bread basket was brought inside and then brought back out to us as the bread looked identical with the way the cloth in the basket was resting. I understand restaurants do not like to waste bread but it is more of an observation. Staff was nice and attentive! read more

While the location has a lovely atmosphere, the service was nearly nonexistent. I lived in France for five years and frequents French restaurants in the Bay Area, I found the food mediocre, but the service was the true letdown. Plates piled up unattended, bread arrived after the entrée, and the payment process felt dismissive (being handed a machine without courtesy). Even a fast food place has better service. read more

Sexy French accents got me feeling some type of way so you know...I'm here for it! Chez Philippe is a new French restaurant in Los Gatos. I haven't been to LG in awhile so thought I make a half day of it. On Monday, 6/27/22, I made brunch rezzies on their website. I even called the restaurant on Wednesday, 6/29/22 and spoke with the hostess to re-confirm my 7/2/22 rezzies (see enclosed email confirmation and call log). So imagine my surprise (and shock) that after driving all the way from SF to Chez Philippe, they were closed! I tried calling when I was outside and no one picked up. I know they're brand new and things happen (I hope the staff is ok) but there was no note outside indicating that they would be closed today. And, I didn't receive an email, call, or v-mail mail saying, my rezzies need to be rescheduled because they would be closed. I always make the effort to support locally-owned businesses so I hate to leave a negative review but it was quite a trek from SF to LG and gas prices are ooof. I hope this was a one off situation and I sincerely wish the owner(s) the best of luck with their new restaurant! read more

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Had a dinner there and tried the bean stew (with duck confit) and chicken with wine. I know the chicken dish is classic but wasn't aware of the bean stew. Let me tell you the bean stew is quite good and fulfilling! The chicken with wine dish has been on my list of French dish to try and I'm glad Chez Philippe makes these classic dishes. I'll be back to try our other French classics! read more

Chez Philippe - Chicken with wine and slow cooked beans with pork, sausage, and duck confit. Both are classic French dishes and taste great! - French Near Me - Los Gatos, California

The best way I can describe the cuisine was good, simple, French peasant food. High quality ingredients and the sauces was good as French people do. Price was $100 per person which honestly isn't the best deal in town. Just remember, the French got a leg up from their country's brand, so 10-20% of what you are paying is their brand. read more

Chez Philippe - French Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Cozy little place along the main drag offering more-or-less standard French fare, but definitely tasty. Staff was very friendly - felt like a homey, family-run business. Would come back. read more

Finally I've arrived at Chez Philippe. I arrived here for the Halloween celebration. I'm so picky that when I come to French restaurants, I wanna make sure it's authentic. Let me say it was. My family and I had the duck confit and the steak. Steak was smaller portion compared to its accompanying fries and green beans. I had the duck confit or canard au pommes and might I say, the apple sauce was delicious. The duck was delicious as well. Finally we finished off with the tart Tatin. Definitely hot with a strong caramel flavor. Lovely ambience, wonderful staff and joyous energy. A lot of money though so probably won't come back unless it's a special occasion. read more

Chez Philippe - Duck confit with apple sauce. - French Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Chez Phillipe is the most authentic French restaurant outside Paris! creative, delicious menu, and always something new. Phillipe and his wife Deena are the most gracious hosts...we always look forward to going back! read more

Although Chez Philippe is a bit pricy the restaurant setting is very nice with plenty of a French feel, the food is absolutely delicious, the staff welcoming, incredibly authentic i highly recommend this place read more

We had dinner at Chez Philippe in Los Gatos on November 8. I was particularly excited for this meal because it was a birthday celebration with my best friend, who always chooses excellent restaurants for us. I am very sensitive to butter, and my friend who had been there before for lunch, assured me that the restaurant would accommodate my dietary restriction. In fact, she mentioned my butter sensitivity when she made the reservation. Initial Impressions After we were seated, my husband ordered champagne. However, our server poured the champagne into a wine glass instead of a champagne flute. Although this was unusual, we did not mention it at the time. The Starter Three of us shared the chicken liver and maison pate, both enjoyable. My husband had the mixed green salad with goat cheese--slightly overdressed, but still good. Entree Selection and Server Response The restaurant's menu was quite limited, possibly due to its small kitchen. My husband ordered the duck confit; he found it satisfactory but nothing out of the ordinary. My friends both requested mussels with French fries, but our server initially brought out only one order. She quickly corrected her mistake and returned with the second order. To play it safe, I ordered the steak and made sure to inform our server that I could not have butter in my dish. The server responded, "What do you want to cook it in, water?" The comment was rather sarcastic, but I chose to let it go, not wanting to spoil the evening. My Main Course When my steak arrived, it was cooked nicely and was tender. However, it was served with a sauce that I could tell contained butter. I tried one bite to see if I could tolerate it, but I could not. I informed our server that my steak had butter in it. Without apologizing, she took my plate away without a word. Interaction with the Chef What happened next was the most disappointing part of the evening. The chef approached our table in an indignant manner and said, "Do you know that you're in a French restaurant?" He then continued, very arrogantly, "Do you know that everything here has butter?" Everyone at our table was shocked by his attitude. At that point, I lost interest in continuing the meal. Even when he eventually calmed down and suggested something else from the menu, I simply replied, "It's okay, never mind." Conclusion and Final Thoughts We had never experienced such arrogance and rudeness in a restaurant before. In the end, we had no choice but to leave and decided not to leave a tip. We enjoy dining out frequently and are quick to praise and recommend restaurants when we have a good experience. Unfortunately, this experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons, and I will definitely discourage my friends from visiting this restaurant. read more

Chez Philippe is our go to restaurant in L.G. We have been there several times and always had a great experience. The food is always so well prepared one really feels they are having a fine dinner in Paris. We cannot recommending it more highly. read more

Visited Chez Philippe on a Sunday for brunch. We ordered the cheese omelet, Nutella French toast, French ham and cheese omelet, and duck confit salad. The service was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and everyone was very happy with their selections. The atmosphere was super cute as well. read more

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The food was pretty good. We had moules frites and coq au vin. We struggled a bit with service though. Our experience was that it wasn't too kid-friendly. The menu also wasn't kid-friendly. Would recommend maybe for a date night but not for a family outing. read more

Amazing service and great ambiance. Came to celebrate our anniversary. Great servers great staff everything was on point. Ordered a bottle of rose bubbly what a deal $31 Come in for a drink this place is a keeper read more

Chez Philippe is my favorite French restaurant. Wonderful French café ambiance coupled with all the traditional and savory French dishes from Coq au Vin to Ratatouille to French Onion Soup to Cassoulet (my favorite!) Live music on Thursdays too! read more

Fabulous ambiance coupled with great food and service made for a lovely date night. I had the Cassoulet, my wife the steak with veggies and fries. Both were excellent. Chef Phillipe came by to chat at one point in the evening as well. Really made us feel like we were back in France. Thanks again and will be back soon. read more

We ate at Chez Philippe for a third time, and once again, the food was delicious and the overall experience delightful. We had the onion soup (the tastiest vegetarian version of French onion soup I've ever had), mussels, and steak tartare. Everything was perfectly cooked, and the service was impeccable. We particularly enjoy the ambiance in the back garden area, where the overall feel is casual yet worthy of a special occasion. We'll definitely visit again! read more

Chez Philippe - Steak tartare - French Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This place is so adorable! It is cozy, comfortable and chic! I was eyeing this restaurant for a while now when walking by it. It really reminded me of a Parisian place. I invited my husband who is a foodie for a lunch date and when we walked in we both said that this place reminded us of a French restaurant in Palo Alto and boom we see chef Maxim smiling and I say Wow, we were just talking about your Palo Alto restaurant and he said he closed it and works here now! We knew we were in good hands! Chef Maxim will greet you personally and call you a mademoiselle! He will suggest wine or champagne and his knowledge of food is amazing! I started with a glass of Brut Vouvray Blanc de Chenin. So delicious! French baguette was served right away with some butter, salt and pepper. Escargot was our appetizer and we shared Croque Monsieur. The food was flavorful, tasteful and authentic. The presentation was simple and chic at the same time. The buttery flavor with garlic and herbs in Escargot with French delicious bread and tasteful and hearty escargot...so so good! I loved how hospitable the chef Philip and Maxim are! They greet each guest and you feel like visiting a very friendly French place. I have been to Paris and service was not as friendly there. I guess Chef Philip and Maxim practice French hospitality and not Parisian one! They are warm, kind and present each dish in French! I was so elated! We will be back for a date night and I will bring my lady friends for lunches so we can all be called mademoiselles and experience delicious French food in a warm and romantic atmosphere! read more

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Chez Philippe is a fine addition to our downtown. It's comfortable and cosy. Those of us who were regulars at Le Pigalle, however, will find the menu quite abbreviated. I'd like to see the duck in Montmorency cherry sauce and the pork loin in peach brandy sauce, and maybe a rabbit dish, for example. For lunch, the French Onion soup is perfect as are the crepes. The buckwheat crepes are an interesting touch of country French. Others at our table enjoyed the mussels and the duck confitte. The accompanying bread is delicious. The desserts are delectable, especially the creme caramel. Since it is a new restaurant I wish they had put more effort into noise abatement. At 12:30, when the restaurant was full, cross table conversation was a challenge. Our waitress was very kind and she moved us to the back room which was a bit quieter for a while, till it filled up. Next time outdoors for sure! And speaking of a challenge, remember that parking in downtown Los Gatos can be difficult. Go early and leave plenty of time to park and walk. read more

Absolutely dreamy. We loved every bite starting from the pate and escargot to the main dishes duck and steak and then on to the wonderful pecan pie and flan. Well done, chef!!! We will definitely be back. Forgive me for not mentioning the staff in my original review. Jacques was absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable about the preparation of our choices. Top notch!!! the reservation process was very easy and Dino was extremely accommodating. Thank you, thank you. read more

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We went for the one year anniversary of our first date, and yes, of course we are married. Delicious duck and steak. Cozy decor and pleasant staff. Great stuff, will come again. read more

I can't stay mad at this place. The food is consistently great and Philippe is an amazing chef. I would recommend the moules frites or any of the daily specials. read more

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I am a terrible husband, I always forget our wedding anniversary in June So I make it up to her by taking her out to dinner in July. In Paris, This year was different. We can't travel so I had to do it right. Chez Philippe's service was over the top. Very attentive and accommodating. We spilt three dishes and dessert. We could hear the accordions around Jardin de Luxembourg while eating the French onion soup. The salad and steak were excellent. You could cut the steak with a butter knife. We tried the tarte for dessert. Excellent. You could taste the apples and cinnamon and ice cream all together. Ok the view on Santa Cruz Ave was not the top of the Eiffel Tower or Montparnasse, but everything else was perfect and I don't think the owner came out to check on us there. read more