We had a team dinner here with almost 40 people this week and the whole staff really took care of…read moreus. They made sure our drinks were filled, brought out a variety of appetizers, and it was a super delightful experience. I would recommend this place for groups big and small. The food was very tasted and everything tasted fresh and made to order.

had a nice time here! ordered the mozzarella caprese which was 7/10 - a bit too much olive oil for…read moreour liking salmon pasta 9/10 - salmon and vodka pasta were well made pasta with cottage cheese and tomatoes (can't remember the name) 9/10 - tasted just like a healthy vodka pasta, eggplant was mid and soggy tiramisu 10/10 - just delicious. would come here just for this complimentary bread 4/10 - got 3 thin slivers of bread service was nice with our waiter checking in on us and sharing the popular menu items. ambience is cozy, super nice for a date night and for larger groups.

I found this charming little Italian spot and thought it'd be the ideal place to celebrate my…read morepartner's birthday. I made a reservation for a Thursday evening, and even though it's right in the heart of downtown, we were lucky and managed to find street parking in front of the restaurant with free EV charging! Right when we stepped in, the interior is decked out in a modern art deco style. Vibrant & fun colors while still maintained a sosphiscated touch. After a few recommendations from our server, we decided to try: Mushroom Arancini (10/10): These are amazing, as soon as they brought it out, we can both instantly smelled the truffle oil. The exterior were crispy & pipping hot, the inside has creamy mushroom. It was certain my favorite of the night! Rigatoni alla Vodka (8/10): A solid pasta! The sauce was great and balanced. There was a good amount of sauce that coated in the pasta. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente! This is a staple dish but I felt like it might lack an interesting flair. Stuffed Branzino (8/10): Another solid dish! The whole were already debone which made it so much easier and fussed free. The skin on top was insanely crispy, the meat were juicy and overall tasted very healthy and fresh! It was a nice paired to the heavy pasta dish! They also gave us 2 cute canolis as a free birthday dessert which were super good! Overall, this is a beautiful spot for a date night and I'm glad I took my partner here! I even got $20 off the bill just by downloading their app and creating an account. Definitely planning to come back!

My boyfriend took us here for a late birthday celebration and upon arriving, we immediately noticed…read morehow beautiful the inside was. The ambiance was perfect for date night. We started with the garlic bread for appetizers. It was well presented but I think it would've been well paired with some sort of dipping sauce because it was a little dry. My boyfriend ordered the thousand layer lasagna and really enjoyed it. I ordered the rigatoni and thought it was just okay. I didn't realize the dish didn't come with protein so it felt like the dish was missing something. The sauce itself was nice but for some reason, some of the pasta was undercooked and some of it was al dente. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate pudding and tiramisu. The presentation was so beautiful. Both my boyfriend and I loved the pudding most -- I would definitely order this again. The tiramisu wasn't bad but it would've been better if it had a stronger coffee taste and if it was a little more moist. The wait staff was incredibly attentive and definitely made our visit feel special. She paid attention to the small details like helping us label our boxes, which I've never had anyone do before. On a completely unrelated note, I was surprised to find the bathrooms are shared between both genders. While there are separate stalls, the sink area is shared, which I wasn't expecting for a nicer restaurant like this. But I would say overall the food was hit or miss but the service and experience overall was amazing:)

A group of us gathered here for lunch during the week. They have a parking lot across the street…read moreand limited street parking within a very close walking distance. Their dining areas are vast. There's way more tables than you expect as you walk in the front door. It has a great garden vibe and you are not crowded together. Their menu is extensive and prices are reasonable. Service was also attentive and friendly. Our group enjoyed the carbonara, spaghetti and meat sauce, spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sandwich, and Italian sausage sandwich. The bread they offer is ample and delicious. A nice touch is the unsalted butter, which is much fresher tasting than salted butter. The portions were large and those of us ordered pasta took home more than half and we are not shy eaters. I would highly recommend this for a group gathering. There was a large party that had a private dining area in the back, so large groups would find this place delightful. I can't believe that I haven't been here before, but will definitely come back again.

We were in the area for a show and decided to do dinner before. Of course we yelped some places and…read moredecided on Palermo. Pay attention to the signs, they do have a parking lot right across the street. Handicap parking is street parking directly in front of the restaurant, which is helpful but there is a lot of on coming traffic. The establishment is huge! Lovely outside seating. The staff were friendly and gave a family atmosphere. I'm gluten free so I requested gluten free bread when they offered bread for the table. They provided both since my friend isn't GF. This was a nice touch. I've never had a restaurant provide this option. I can't remember if they charged me for it. I ordered a pizza without realizing it included anchovies. I don't care for anchovies so it ruined the entire experience for me. The gluten free pizza dough was also very tough. I think they may have over cooked it. My friend ordered the carbonara. She noted that it was just ok. We also enjoyed some dessert which was also just ok. Overall the food here is just ok. I will note that their alcoholic beverages are strong. If yo

We've passed by Milan as we went to Pho or bundt cakes or the post office. We were looking for an…read moreItalian restaurant for a group lunch so decided to try them out. What a great restaurant. It has a large bar where you can watch sports, with a few tables nearby, and a separate large dining room with many tables. We were seated at a booth just past the bar. There was some noise, but the server turned down the background music so I only had to deal with the bar voices. Decor and atmosphere were great. High ceilings and plenty of light in the main room and darker in the dining room. The server was prompt and attentive, without hovering. We asked about 2 wines and she brought a sample from the open "wine by the glass", which was great. My wife had veal piccata and I asked for a recommendation between the linguine with clams or chicken parm. The waitress said the parm was very popular, but the linguine was her favorite, so I went with that. LOTS of clams and a nice slightly thicken sauce that stuck to the pasta and didn't drip off. My wife loved her veal. Prices were all reasonable. Overall, this is a great place for a date, group get together, or casual night out. We'll be back!

Milan in Willow Glen definitely has some of the best tiramisu around, at least in Santa Clara…read moreCounty. This definitely rivals what I've had in North Beach, in the city. They make it fresh in-house. It is light, fluffy, that perfect little kick of coffee and the fresh cream... Literally heaven SO GOOD. It's absolutely worth going there just for the dessert and a nice glass of wine or an espresso.

Upon walking in, you feel like you are visiting the friendly Italian neighbor's home for dinner…read more Don't expect romantic atmosphere for a tete-a-tete, but rather for enjoy great food with family. To be honest, when I opened the menu, I thought the price was a bit on the high side, and didn't expect to like it in the "worth it" scale. But hey, for a higher price, they better deliver on the food quality! It most certainly disappoint. The food was amazing. Got the Linguini Fruti Di Mare, the seafood was good quality, the cioppino sauce was intense. It truly is the boss of the sauce. Also ordered the Chicken Marsala, I'm always cautious before ordering because the marsala wine can easily become overwhelming, or the sauce is too sour, or the chicken is tough and dry. I did not hit any of those, but rather, what I got was a few silky smooth and tender pieces of flattened chicken breasts, that is moist and flavorful. The sauce is great too, not to mention the mushroom, that is so fresh and flavorful on its own. Last but not least, their attention to detail went all the way to mashed potato and steamed vegetables. It was truly one of the best. Did I mention the free, fresh baked foccacia? It's among the top 3 I've had in any restaurants, ever. At the end, even it pinches my wallet a bit, it was well worth it. Come hungry, leave happy!

Now I get why Sorelle has such a high score, and I'm happy that we finally gave it a try…read more It's situated in a small strip mall, parking is ok as we came at around 6:30pm on a week day night, there were still some spots available. Sorelle is a small restaurant, upon entering, it has a square room and you get to see everything at one glance. It's not fancy on decorations, more like a neighborly place and the customers look like so too, families and large groups on a random day, you don't need to dress up to eat in this place. The 2 page menu has appetizers, salad, pizza, pasta, and 3 entree dishes. Desserts are printed on a separate sheet, there are a variety of choices but a tad too expensive for my wallet. We ordered the Ravioli a la Teresa with cheese and pesto cream sauce, and their signature Sorelle Short Rib Bolognese. After ordering, we were given free bread for the table. The bread had herbs on top and the dipping sauce is olive oil with fried and then mashed soft garlic. The bread looked nothing special, but once I touched it, I was delighted to find out that they were warm and crusty on the outside but soft on the inside. It took a bit of wait for our food to came, I think it meant they were freshly cooked. The portions were big. Once laying down our food, the lady came with a big bowl of cheese and helped us sprinkle on top. It looks amazing with the cheese on top, like snow flakes melting on. I am so impressed with my short rib bolognese. The piece of short rib was sumptuous, a whole piece, resting on top of the pasta that is covered in meat sauce. The meat itself was so soft that it was super easy to tear off and just melts in my mouth. Flavorful and soft and juicy, super yummy! The pasta is cooked el dente, and each bite there's a bit of ground meat coated on the ziti pasta from the bolognese sauce. Very satisfying! I had a bite of the ravioli and these huge dumplings are covered in fresh pesto sauce and very cheesy inside. Although I was a bit confused on the difference between a pesto sauce and a pesto cream. I felt like the sauce was more pesto but we ordered pesto cream. Anyhow, it tasted good but I prefer my short rib bolognese more. Bus boy service is fast and responsive. We had a very enjoyable meal.

I now see what all the hype is about. It is all that plus more! It's such a cute spot nestled…read morequietly in the heart of Willow Glen. Small parking lot but there is plenty street parking in the vicinity. There is seating right outside the place so if you want to sit and eat you can. You walk in and it feels and smells like you've stepped into someone's home. Even if this is your first time here the aroma is nostalgic for some reason. I think it's muscle memory. When you've had delicious comfort food your soul senses it regardless of whether or not you've been there. I ordered Doordash pick up because I was ordered on a Thursday for lunch and didn't know what the line would look like. So I walked right in and gave my name and was handed my bag-o-goodies. They have shelves of dry goods to purchase. Refrigerated items to purchase. Their deli counter is towards the back and wraps around the front. I ordered: 1. 2 meatballs: hearty and delicious. 2. Beef raviolis: small but packed with meat and in their meat sauce. Flavorfull! 3. Arancini: I've never tried one. It's a rice ball filled with veggies, cheese and ground meat. Then rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Then served with their sauce. Holy Moly!!! Why have I never had this heavenly piece of Italy?!?!?! Seasoned well and fried well. It's a meal in it of itself! 4. Garlic bread: hot, buttery, garlicky toasted goodness! The only thing I finished was the arancini. I took a bite of each of the rest just so I could write this review and will save for my sons for when I get home because it's all too good not to be shared. Will be back!

IMHO I've always…read morewanted to try a sandwich from La Villa. Yesterday was my chance, when I thought it was early enough to beat the crowd. There were maybe three customers ahead of me, when I heard someone screaming "number 34!" I realized, hey, maybe I need a number before being served! I found the "Take-A-Number" ticket dispenser on the red pole in the front of the store! I enjoyed looking around the establishment checking out all the yummy food choices while I waited. Next visit, I'll try a dessert! When it was my turn, I asked what the most popular sandwich was. "The Chris Combo". So, I ordered the Chris Combo on Dutch Crunch bread. I think it cost me $15.26. My hubby and I shared the sandwich at home. It looked good. It tasted good. However, the meat to bread ratio was off. We each felt that we had an inch of bread left from our halves with no meat filling. Perhaps we should've opened our halves and spread the meat around to cover all corners of the bread. Regardless, the sandwich was tasty. Will I return? You bet!

We were inside in the very back a table of eight and we're glad to have waiters and servers…read morechecking on us and refilling water and clear plates and ask us for anything else regularly! It was quite warm at 2 PM, but someone came and turned on the air-conditioning which we appreciated a lot! It was a full house so it was very noisy. I wish it wasn't so noisy but we still had a great time, great service and great food and look forward to coming back to try more of the menu. It was fun to introduce more of our family to this new place That we like a lot.

I had a coworker recommend this spot as one of the better Italian places in the area, so I wanted…read moreto check it out--and it definitely lived up to the hype. The carbonara was amazing--served super hot with great flavor and a solid amount of meat. Easily a 10/10. One tip though: eat it while it's hot, because once it cools down, it's not quite the same. The seafood pasta was also a standout. Everything tasted fresh, the flavors were on point, and it felt surprisingly light for a pasta dish. You know how pasta can sometimes feel heavy? This didn't have that at all. Another 10/10. The pesto pasta (a special that day) was just okay for me. It leaned a bit too oily, and the pesto flavor didn't really come through. They added ricotta, which kind of overpowered everything else. I did like the portion and the amount of meat, but overall I'd give it a 7/10. The ambiance was decent--nothing too special, but clean and comfortable. Service was excellent. It felt like a family-run place--three brothers along with their wives and kids--and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. They gave great recommendations and even helped accommodate my mom by seating us closer to the bathroom, which I really appreciated. Just a heads up: it's in downtown Los Gatos, so parking can be a bit tricky since there's no private lot. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place. The portions and quality justify the price, and it stands out as one of the better Italian spots in the Bay Area.

It's always a good time at Goodtime Bar and tonight was an especially great experience thanks to…read moreChris. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of without being over the top. Service like that makes a big difference--definitely coming back!

if you're looking for a laid-back but still curated vibe, highly recommend paying Goodtime Bar a…read morevisit! My friend and I walked in on a Wednesday night and there were only a few seats filled / no wait time. You get your pick between a few tables indoors/outdoors, the bar, and a couch area which I felt really completed the community-forward space. We ordered at the bar and got a number to take to the table. You're able to sample a few things before deciding on which glass to commit to, which is always nice to have. All of the wines (tried whites, rosé and oranges) and food were amazing and really added to the overall experience! Still thinking about the tuna tostada and tom yum bucatini -- excited to pay them another visit to try more of their food menu. The service was consistent and was another huge plus on our experience. The workers kept up casual conversation and were extremely personable with us all night, especially since we were one of the last few visitors and the last table to leave. Definitely excited to bring more friends here in the future!

We came here for dinner. Normally we would go to the other location in Willow Glen. But they were…read moreclosed for a private party. This location turned out to be just as good. The food always tastes fresh. The waiter went above and beyond. The Frito mistbo was super lite and not greasy. We felt like the lasagna had less meat than the other location We were to full for dessert.

Celebrated my birthday at Locanda Sorrento last night. My friends and I enjoyed the special…read moreappetizer of the day, Beet salad with arugula, pistachios and chèvre. We also liked the truffle fries. I don't care for truffles, and was glad that the dipping sauce was served in the side. For entrees, two of us ordered the Spaghetti Al la golfo--Al dente pasta with Manila clams and a couple of shrimp. Very tasty! My other friend ordered the branzino. He pronounced the pan-fried fillets moist and perfectly seasoned. A server brought a panna cotta with caramel sauce and a candle for us to share, accompanying it with a nice tuneful rendition of "happy birthday ". The service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive to three friends who had much catching up to do. Living only blocks from Locanda Sorrento, I imagine this establishment will become a go to place for me--there are many things on the menu I'd like to try!

went for a special occasion and although not the best seat in the house, it was the food and…read moreservice that stood out. Started out with the beet salad with arugula and grapefruit and we always love that pairing. hard to screw up. beets were on the small side but the portion was good and tasted as expected. next up we had the spicy sausage with tagliolini as our pasta. this was the best of the dinner. pasta was fresh and the sauce was generous and the sausage that made the dish. we then had the whole branzino. very good and well worth the money. fish was tender and flaky yet it was i believe pan fried. had a nice bed of spinach and other veggies that balanced the dish well. We ordered the recommended dessert which had strawberry ice cream at the bottom. they also surprised us with the pistacio panna cotta which stole ths show. Will be going back as it was wonderful and the ambiance bustling yet intimate. Recommend

What an off night for me. Waiter told us the specials mentioned prime rib. Decided to order it,…read moreprobably the worst prime rib I ever had. Looked like a shriveled piece of thin sirloin. The potatoes and veggies were good. Why would they serve a piece of meat like that. Really turned me off. Will not return