Came here for a belated team holiday party and was so excited to because even having grown up in…read morethe area, I'd never been here! I wasn't expecting much in terms of food, but I was pumped to get my bocce on. To my surprise, the food was a lot better than I expected! We got a variety of bites - charcuterie board, meatball sliders, wings, and Bruschetta. Then pizzas, salad and desserts. My favorite from the spread were the carnivore pizza, meatball sliders, and cheesecake. We brought our own bottles of wine in and the corkage fee was $20 per bottle. The bocce was harder than I expected, I need to come back and give it another go with some practice shots before jumping right in. Overall a super fun place to come with a group!

Came here for a work event. They have a small parking lot but a lot of street parking nearby. The…read moreactual venue is very spacious. I think there were 3 separate events going on when we were there. The food was surprisingly good. I enjoyed their salad, penne, and bread. Their chicken piccata was bland. They have the a/c and fans running - very cool environment. Would return.

Food was ok. Service was ok…read more Nothing special. The loud music outside is pretty annoying. They can be heard all along the street.

Food, ambiance, service was really good. Jesus was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful service…read moreand kindness to our group.

If you're looking for a great spot to get together with friends,Rootstock Wine Bar is your spot!!!…read moreThe ambiance is chill with indoor or outdoor seating set up for enjoying fine wine,a cold beer a light meal and listening to live music. The beer and wine selections are fantastic!! This was my second visit and again...I wasn't disappointed!!! The staff JD,Jayton and Talia,are friendly,knowledgeable,attentive and knowledgeable about the different wines and dishes being served. On my first visit, I ordered the Toscano charcuterie board.Although what was offered was quite delicious,it was a bit pricey. On this most recent visit,I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich and an order of truffle chips....and let me tell you...OMG...those truffle chips served with a perfect complimentary dip put me in taste bud Heaven!!! The sandwich was so incredibly yummy and full of fresh flavour as well. The accompanying salad was delightfully light and delicious!!! I'm so looking forward to my next visit!!! Rootstock gets !!!!

Love the energy and live music. Selection is nice and varied. Love the Around the World flight and…read moreSmoked maple old fashioned was perfect. Always bit understaffed though so expect a wait to be to served.

I was looking for a restaurant to have a nice birthday dinner for my husband. ASA Los Gatos was…read morebookmarked for a long time... so long that I had forgotten it was even on my list. I was able to make a last minute reservation without having to commit to a deposit, which was a breath of fresh air these days. After our great experience I regret not trying the restaurant sooner, but hey, better late than never. I made reservations for 5pm on a Friday. There was ample parking at the private lot since it was still early. ASA had a pretty interior with a relaxed upscale atmosphere. Overall customer experience was exemplary. Employees were very friendly and courteous, and the wait staff was especially attentive. Also appreciated that our food came out in a timely manner. We shared the king trumpet mushroom appetizer, arrabiata pasta, and the Argentine steak, which was the perfect amount of food. Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The appetizer surprised me the most with its uniqueness. The mushroom stems were cut paper thin and had the slightest essence of smokiness. Loved the chickpea puree. The Argentine steak was perfectly medium rare, and the meat itself was so tender. The fries were excellent. The fries were made the way I love them - light, airy, and crispy. Addictive and hard to resist. Lastly, the arrabiata pasta was solid. I did think the pasta was cooked 30 seconds too long, but the sauce really made up for the dish. The arbol chili and fresh garlic packed on some heat. We look forward to coming back for the steak and to try the mushroom rigatoni that everyone raves about!

We had a pleasant family dinner at ASA. The space is lovely and the food generally good. Service…read morewas quite slow - and we wanted a leisurely pace. First the food. Appetizers were awesome. The squash blossoms stole the show, with tender, cheese-filled blossoms, a lovely sauce, and grilled zucchini. The Iberico ham was on point, and the olive oil accompanying our baguette was top notch. Entrees were very good. Two of us had the exotic mushroom pasta, and it was outstanding. Al dente pasta, rich sauce, and plenty of mushrooms. Two of us had the halibut special with white wine risotto and red pepper coulis. The risotto was impeccable and the coulis sharp and creamy. Sadly the fish was overcooked for both of us. We would have sent it back, but no one checked to see how we were enjoying the entrees. The Argentinian steak and chimichurri was quite good. The two desserts we tried (panna cotta and cheesecake) were satisfying, but portions a bit small. Wine list was well-curated and cocktails all delicious. Overall, a lovely dinner.

I was craving for some tacos and remembered a restaurant named Zona Rosa featured on KQED's Check…read morePlease and took my girlfriend here for date night Friday. We arrived late in the evening around 730-8pm and restaurant wasn't too crowded and perfect. The restaurant itself is pretty small and cozy but bright and vibrant. We came here some unique takes on tacos and I was also here for the drinks. Drinks were pretty well made and a tequila shot with my cocktail order definitely set my appetite just right. We ordered a bunch of tacos and the ones that stood out to me were the ceviche tostada - extremely refreshing and good - and the fish tacos with the batter and fish perfectly fried. We also had room for dessert despite all the tacos ordered.

Food is always 5/5. Came out hot, love the unique flavors. Waiter was very nice and cheery,…read morehowever, for not being busy, water was not refilled and slow to get the check. Nice ambiance, perfect location for downtown LG. Personally I prefer the location on The Alameda. More staff, more seating. All in all, a must try!

Summary : Reviewing as allergy friendly restaurant. One of best restaurants for gluten free and…read moredairy free Indian food and should advertise as allergy friendly option . The food is flavorful and just perfect and they can make it really spicy on request . The service is excellent. It is small place though with small seating area inside and few table outside . His has been out go to restaurant for Indian food with allergy friendly options and knowledgeable staff . You need to clearly tell them about your allergies and they will ensure it is cooked separately. The plus side is that lot of their dishes have coconut as base instead of yoghurt or cream hence theses are naturally allergy friendly. Here are few dishes we love - 1. Murgh Malabar - gluten and dairy free , perfectly spiced for kids. Goes well with rice. 9/10 2. Lamb Malabar - gluten and dairy free 8/10 3. Cajun Malabar prawn - gluten free and dairy free - excellent appetizer with just the right cooking for the prawns 8/10 4. Lemongrass chicken curry - gluten free and dairy free - This has a different but interesting flavor compared to other rigamarole Indian curries . 8.5/10 5. Shrimp curry : gluten and dairy free - good choice for seafood and excellent taste with well cooked shrimp. 6 . Biryanis - The biryanis are unlike the traditional Indian biryanis . These are more like pulaos . Having said that - it is really flavorful especially when we order spicy. It is not dairy free though. For gluten options - we love the aaloo paratha and cilantro chilli kulcha. Overall it is one of our favorite restaurants for allergy friendly and flavorful Indian food in Bayarea ( with all its abundance and variety) . The good part is - they are good with DoorDash as well and we generally call the right aer placing order to ensure all precautions are taken for the order.

It has been way too long since I visited Namaste restaurant in Los Gatos. Today I had their…read moretandoori seabass thali which was excellent. The seabass came with a slice of lime which I appreciated. It was flavorful and tasty. There was also a nice little cup of rice pudding with spices and cashews I think. It was a little sweet dessert included with the thali plate. There was a tasty salad with raspberry dressing. There was a generous serving of rice. Enough rice so you might be able to split one thali amongst 2 people, especially if you got an appetizer and the chai also. The food is so delicious though, I finished the whole plate except the rice. This thali plate also came with some very tasty dal. I also got the masala chai which was delicious. It comes with milk already mixed in and sugar packets so you can add as much or little sugar as you want. It came in a nice ceramic cup. The service was polite and helpful but unobtrusive. The restaurant was popular on a Friday around noon but they didn't make me feel rushed at all. The entire cost for the thali and the chai was about $40 including tip. It was worth it! I know things are more expensive these days but I had such a wonderful experience. The inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated with a huge beautiful artwork of I think 3 goddesses, I wasn't completely sure what the art was but it looked beautiful. There are comfortable booths inside and nice tables. I ate alone, and I had a 2 person table which was a good size for me. First, I went for a hike at St Joseph's hill which is a beautiful trail close by Namaste, then treated myself to thali and chai. It tasted so good after hiking! I think Namaste is a great spot for lunch with friends (they have the thalis on weekday lunch) or also would be a great spot for a date. I saw a couple out for lunch together, maybe on a first date? They looked like they had a nice time. Overall it was a great experience, well worth the $40. Not something I can do every day because of work, but fun for the occasional treat.

Ambrosia is our go-to and it never misses. On August 6 we put in a family group order and…read moreeverything was flawless. The Butter Chicken (ordered two, mild) is the benchmark -- rich, creamy, perfectly balanced. The Tandoori Mixed Grill was the star: smoky, juicy, and still hot when it hit the door. Ambrosia's Chicken Curry had real depth, and the Hari Sabji was a genuinely good vegetarian dish, not an afterthought. Soft naan, solid rice, and the Chicken Tikka Masala we ordered was amazing. Hot, correctly packed, exactly as ordered -- every time. Start with the butter chicken and work up to the mixed grill.

We had a really enjoyable experience overall…read more Ambience: 8/10 Food: 7-8/10 Service: 8/10 The restaurant has a beautiful and elegant atmosphere. It was peaceful, comfortable, and not overly crowded, which made the dining experience even more relaxing. The service was attentive, and we had a staff member taking good care of our table throughout the meal. There are plenty of vegetarian options, which was a big plus for us. We tried several dishes, like Paneer momos, aloo tikki chaat, roasted cauliflower, Biryani, kadai paneer, trio dal, cheese & artichoke kulcha, onion kulcha, pesto naan. Most of the food was flavorful and enjoyable. They also had amazing bar & drink options. We enjoyed our visit. The lovely ambience, peaceful setting, good vegetarian selection, and attentive service made it a pleasant dining experience. I've included a few photos as well to give you a better idea of the restaurant and its presentation. Overall, a nice place worth trying.

I wasn't expecting to like this place as much as I did (our first time here), because honestly…read morethere are a lot of fairly mediocre Chinese places. I had just been to a new-to-me one that had micro chicken bits coated in mega thick batter, and I was still smarting from that experience. But I overcame my fear of a repeat experience and ordered the Orange Chicken lunch special. What a difference! This place is really really good! You can see the included chicken salad is put together with care and multiple ingredients: shredded chicken, fried won ton skin, almonds, nice dressing. Impressed. My chicken came and big pieces! You bite into one and it's substantial white breast meat - wow, nice! I'm just too used to biting into battered chicken or pork and feeling like other places used junk bits hiding within the batter and sauce. But Taba Taba uses quality meat and a more sophisticated orange peel sauce. You can see/find the dried orange peel within the sauce which gives it a more complex flavor. I really liked it. The chow mein was good too - not oily at all. The service was friendly and great too. The woman who served us was friendly and really really attentive to all tables, looking around to see what was needed, making sure everyone was doing OK, whether water needed to be refilled, picking up the check as soon as the credit card was put down on the check. A real care factor above and beyond what you normally find. She chatted with my wife too for a bit on our way out - friendly and warm. I usually don't make a point of saying, "The food is really good here", but I felt compelled to. I know that Chinese food restaurants, the vast majority, do cater to American tastes, so the food isn't strictly "authentic" - just a reality of who the audience is. But even so, this was done at an elevated level that satisfies the American taste, while adding some richness/subtlety to the flavors that makes it better than your typical Chinese restaurant. I'd be very happy to come here again. I talked a lot about the food and service, but the decor was also nice - pretty typical, nothing outstanding in this regard, but the food and service are so much more important to me anyway, and those were definitely strong points of Taba Taba.

Came here for lunch with my husband on Saturday. The last time we came to this location, it was…read morestill Jasmine. We felt lucky to find an empty spot in their parking lot, which was shared with Willow Street Pizza. The restaurant wasn't too busy. Typical Chinese restaurant ambience but with dimmed lights. It was more catered for non-Chinese customers, with forks on the table. No problem asking for chopsticks, as expected. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered Lunch Combo A: Honey Walnut Prawns with Chow Mein. The hot & sour soup included with the lunch was delicious and not too spicy. It's perfect after adding some white pepper. The chicken salad was fresh, crunchy, and delightful. It's a much better and healthier alternative to spring rolls usually included in lunch specials at other Chinese restaurants. The chow mein was not oily nor salty at all, and had quite a bit of vegetables. It paired really well with the honey walnut prawns, which was prepared really well. There're 8 large, flavorful and juicy prawns, and a handful of candied walnuts. My husband enjoyed his orange chicken lunch combo as well. I tried a piece of his chicken, and it was scrumptious, with a light batter and yummy sauce. We ended our meal with the classic fortune cookies. I was surprised by how well executed and tasty the food was. Comparing to the lunch specials at Tsing Tao, which we tried recently, we both preferred the ones at Taba Taba. They do charge $1 per person for hot tea at Taba Taba, though.