Had my birthday dinner at ADEGA and I was SO excited to finally try this Michelin-starred Portuguese spot Overall, the experience was really fun and beautifully presented -- which I honestly care about a lot when I go out. The dishes felt creative and a little unexpected in a good way. A lot of the menu leaned seafood, which I loved. The squid tempura (literally hanging on a line!) was such a cute and memorable moment -- super crispy and paired with two sauces that made it even better. Also have to mention the strawberry sangria... sooo good. Light, refreshing, and actually tasted like real strawberries (not overly sweet or artificial). And the birthday cake sooo cute!! I really appreciated that extra touch -- it made the whole night feel special. Definitely a place for a fun, experience-focused dinner rather than just a regular meal. read more

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A fun and creative restaurant, with good food and good presentation without being too stuffy. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and nice, explaining each course and wine. The food itself is presented quite beautifully, and each dish has rich flavors. Some dishes skew on the saltier side, but overall the dinner was still quite nice. read more

First, tell the truth. This is not a one-Michelin Star restaurant. Yes, a restaurant by the same name was, but it has nothing to do with the current establishment. Once the Micheline star myth is cleared, there is no reason to go eat at Adega. The food is average at best, the ambience sad. read more

What an enjoyable experience with impeccable tastes, ambiance and service! I wasn't really sure what to expect driving up to this location as it's placement in the east side of San Jose was interesting. However after walking in we were transported into a more serene ambiance, with simple decor and a low volume. I should have snapped a photo of the menu because I do not remember anything we ate (and this was a couple weeks ago) but I can tell you it was all delicious! We did each start with a craft cocktail which was made non alcoholic at our request. I have been wanting to have a non alcoholic old fashioned since I stopped drinking three years ago and it was such an unexpected delight, even being topped with a thick slice of prosciutto. Our meal began with an array of amuse bouches, presented in such a cool display, I don't think any of them came on an actual plate. Each portion of the meal was delightful and the flavor profiles stood out among each one. All in all, this was a great experience and one I would recommend for foodies. read more

ADEGA Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This restaurant is definitely an unexpected surprise. For years, I had heard legends that this restaurant existed. But I never had a reason to go there until this year. I was amazed. More people should experienced this. I know at one point they had a Michelin star and then when they closed down that went away. I hope they get it back. It is definitely worthy. The neighborhood has a lot of character, but this restaurant is the Crown Jewel. Parking in the back of the restaurant was not difficult because we had an early reservation. The courses came out evenly and consistently, and we're all presented extremely well. The staff were all very well trained and knew how to operate a fine dining establishment. The food was all delicious and fresh. Each course had unique flavors that were amazing. If you're looking for a fine dining establishment for a special occasion, this is it. read more

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Long overdue review. My husband took me to this restaurant in Dec 2024 to celebrate Christmas. It was one of the most memorable and amazing meals I've had last year. Do not hesitate if you are on the fence of deciding to dine at this spot. Parking: small lot in the back of the restaurant. Very limited spots so if you have one or the later reservations, look for street parking Ambiance: restaurant is filled with Portuguese features and decor. The blue tile walls, the 3D artwork. The space is open and airy and tables are spaced apart well. This is definitely an impress your date spot. Service: excellent. Wait staff was attentive and each course came out at evenly spaced intervals. There were explanations each time. After every course, the table was quickly cleared in preparation for the next one. It's Michelin star service but without the price tag. Food: 5/5 amazing delicious meal. Everyone got the prefixed menu and all the ingredients were fresh. They do change the menu seasonally I believe. We had the winter menu and every course was memorable. We had caviar, crab salad, pumpkin rice, swordfish, beef, pear sorbet and the coffee panna cotta with soy sauce ice cream. Complimentary bread was served with different types of cultured butter. We had multiple amuse bouche, a palate cleanser and multi-dessert stand, all complimentary from the chef. Every course was beautifully plated and portion size was just right. I left that night with an overstuffed stomach. Cost: $$$ very reasonable given the amount and quality of the food. 5% living wages mandate included in the bill. Till this day, I'm still reminiscing about this meal. I look forward to the day I will return to try their other seasonal menu. read more

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Wowza. What a meal and in San Jose no less. Had a birthday reservation for the fiancee. ADEGA is located right off 101. It can easily be missed, but they have their own parking lot right next the the restaurant down the small alley. Otherwise, there is plenty of street parking. The restaurant itself is a lot bigger than I expected. Decor reminds me of a fishery with lots of wine. They update their menu quarterly and use a ton of fresh ingredients. Their focus is mainly on seafood and as such, most of our tasting menu was primarily seafood. The entire meal was very well thought out. We really enjoyed the finger food starters as they were so fun. The pork was also a highlight as well! Overall, I can see why ADEGA deserves their Michelin star. Top notch quality and food for a reasonable price! Would definitely recommend. read more

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What an experience! People say that the darker the restaurant gets, the fancier it gets. It's a tasting menu, so we didn't have to worry about ordering. I learned that Portuguese food is inspired by other cuisines. They even had chopsticks for some dishes. We definitely loved everything we ordered. People also came over to talk about the dishes. I love stories behind the food and design. The place is also elegant and spacious. Unlike the French restaurants, this place has more room between tables, which is important for conversations. I would come back for sure. And I can't wait to taste more! read more

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Having been to their Portuguese bakery, I found out about Adega. I booked reservations to celebrate Valentine's Day early the weekend before. Great service from the moment we walked in, checking us in, taking our coats. We had the restaurant for about 45 mins by ourselves before people started showing up so we had a nice, intimate, quiet time. The set menu is 6 courses. My husband does not eat seafood and they were able to accommodate by offering vegetarian dishes. Some highlights were the pumpkin rice, crab salad and the steak. Many surprises and chef complimentary dishes along the way. Highly recommend Adega for your special occasions. I think it's underrated, unassuming, a great spot for some Portuguese dinner! read more

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Was really excited to try this place with a friend. First off, this place is located on alum rock and is really inconspicuous & easy to miss. There is a tiny parking lot in a small alley behind the restaurant, but most likely, you will need to find street parking. Once you walk in, it's a very different story. Excellent service, beautiful decor, and just a really cool vibe inside. They have an extensive wine list and a great cocktail offering. The tasting menu was exceptional! Flavors, variety, and presentation were all unique. Our tasting menu had a good mix of seafood and meat - a little bit of something for everyone. The portions were small, but there were so many courses that I was actually really full at the end. The desserts were really the star of the dinner for me. Can't wait to come back and try this place again in the future! read more

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Truly one of the best meals we've had in the Bay Area. The tasting menu was fantastic, and worked really well with the sangria and wine. The opening dish was honestly one of our favorites. A huge assortment of delicious bites. Definitely a focus on seafood, but everything was super well executed. The only thing that didn't quite hit for us was the mushroom risotto, which tasted a bit bland. Food was amazing, service was amazing, and the design of the restaurant was really calming and welcoming. Strongly recommended! Would totally come back! read more

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Come here for a quaint fancy date! Dress code is not strict. People seem to come here dressed winter business casual like long coats, polos, skirts, etc. Ambiance is romantic, dark, intimate. Seems like we reserved a head of time because this place intentionally spreads out the parties for comfort ability as the restaurant is on the smaller end. I liked the set menu per person and the wine pairing options suggested for each dish. The set menu was essentially a 6 course meal but chef offered more commentaries for our party of five. Overall, this was a very filling meal, so hold back in all the complimentary bread. Specific foods: The tea and timer was a neat gimmick. Didn't hate it. Caviar for the side was a doom bc it was given at the beginning of the course on an ice cream cone looking thing. Very interesting. Dont recommend ordering this. I do recommend requesting half and half wagyu and carne/New York steak so you get both bites. Any sangria option is a good choice. Had two variations and were very tasty, fruity, sweet, refreshing. read more

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Portuguese Michelin Baby! We disnt know what to expect coming here. And wow what a pleasant and happy surprise it was. We took our sister here for her first Michelin experience. And we all loved it. She totally loved it. The perfect amount of plates came out. We were very content and happy. Not stuffed but our bellies were perfect. On top of the fantastic food. We had the sangria sampler and although all was good. The red sangria was our favorite. We opted to upgrade to the caviar and A5 Wagyu here so that the sister can try top notch quality. The presentation of the pates was eyw-mazing. Such a quality with the food and presentation. The service was always on point. The staff always took care of anything that was needed. The ambiance was nice as well. Loved the birds on the wall. Love the display of Michelin stars. And loved the little Michelin man display. Also my sister was surprised when they took our jackets and hung them up. She said she's never been to a restaurant where you check your coat in. lol. Thank you for the experience! read more

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Great Restaurant. Wonderful staff and food. Close to my home. Love the Michelin 5 restaurant. Bringing more friends there soon. read more

ADEGA Restaurant - Dessert - Portuguese Near Me - San Jose, California

An elevated taste of Portugal! I don't think I've been to a more accessible and approachable Michelin restaurant. This recent time, I ordered the fall tasting menu. The food and service are very nice (read: unpretentious; if you want to come as a party if one, call them and they can tell you more availabilities than the booking app shows) and since the last time I was here, the plating has become much more creative and honestly, adorable! I wish I had taken a picture of the opening amuse display but maybe that'll just be a nice surprise instead! I don't know what it is about Adega, but I always LOVE their bread and they serve it alongside butter from the Azores and Portuguese olive oil as well which is just divine. Their portions are generous and you won't leave still hungry-just very satisfied. For cocktail, I always like the Açoriana cocktail with its thin coconut sprinkled on the top to start and the little treat of passionfruit puree at the bottom to finish. Pro-tip: they have a parking lot in this little alley just beyond/behind the restaurant on the same block so turn in there to find a spot. There lives an adorable tortie parking lot kittie there too, so drive slowly as you say "hi" :) read more

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Service - attentive waiters and waitress who were on point with their timing, explanations, cleanliness, and overall hospitality. The restaurant has a clean, sleek, modern decor with tribute to Portugal and the lovely coastline that surrounds it. This portion of the review is where my 2 stars go. Food (Fall 2025 tasting) - I was hesitant about posting this review only because after reading other reviews, I wondered if maybe it was just a "me" thing, but my boyfriend also agrees with this... Every single dish, except for the complimentary items in the beginning, were over salted. Our first dish was a prawn dish that was supposed to be "cooked" in a house-made dashi. The prawns were still raw after they poured the dashi over it, and the dashi was extremely salty. We each had one prawn and could not finish the rest. They were very accommodating and brought out another dish because they noticed my boyfriend and I didn't finish the prawns. What they brought out was almost the same but made with tofu and a mushroom dashi. I took a bite of the tofu and it was like a salt bomb exploded in my mouth. I did not finish that dish either. Every other dish after that continued to be hiding under a ridiculous amount of salt, which made it difficult for me to distinguish any other flavor profiles. The only dish that was not overly salty was the butternut squash pasta, which in my opinion could have been brightened up a bit with some fall citrus. The incorporation of other seasonal vegetables was lacking, there was not much "color" in the food. The desserts were creative - I liked the bread ice cream because it was different. The sourdough flavor really came out in it. The coffee crème brûlée was also good - not overly sweet and the perfect hint of coffee. The tower of sweets that accompanied our bill was presented nicely and they were quite simple. All in all, service and ambiance were great and it was an experience to be in a Michelin Star restaurant. I wish I could say I was overwhelmed by the food, but none of the dishes stood out to me. read more

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Oh my goodness... every single bite of what we ate was absolutely delicious! Service was definitely on point. This was my very first Michelin experience, thanks to my Kuya and his wife for treating me. To my understanding it's the only Michelin in San Jose. The decoration was nice and different and unique. The only negative thing I can say was I wanted more. lol. Regardless of that I loved everything and would love to come back. read more

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This pains me as a Portuguese patron but we had a reservation to go to the restaurant for my mom's 69th bday seeing as we're Portuguese and love Portuguese couisine. We had a reservation and were than called later and told that their spring menu is $150/plate even for kids. I've been to Azores and Lisbon and NEVER seen such an outrageous price. Needless to say sadly we won't be attending for my mom's bday and have to make other plans. I understand it's a Michelin restaurant but $150 alone, especially for kids is outrageous. From those who I've spoken to who have attended their experience was average. Not going to spend that big especially in Little Portugal in San Jose. Sad. Do better. read more

We booked during the last week of the spring tasting menu and truly enjoyed the 8-course lineup. At $150 per person, the food itself was creative, well-presented, and memorable. The problem? The upsells and pricing were absurd. We substituted Wagyu beef for pork and were hit with a $80 surcharge for a portion that did not justify the cost. We ordered a bottle of wine from their list, $150? for a bottle that retails for about $20 at TotalWine.com. That's a 650% markup, total rip off. You're better on taking your own vintage wines and paying the corkage fee. Add a corkage fee and tip, on top of everything else, and our bill for two was nearly $800. For a restaurant with Michelin credentials, I expect impeccable service, transparent pricing, and thoughtful hospitality not lukewarm water, surprise surcharges, and predatory markups. The kitchen's skill is there, but the value and service are nowhere near 3-star quality. read more

Wow. Sure it's in a rough strip mall in a hmmm part of San Jose, but literally everything we tasted rivals the best of what SF has to offer. Service is a little shaky (lovely servers who are probably just less familiar with this level of dining), but each course was tremendous. We loved the dish ware, yummy wine pairing, starry eyed first course, completely stuffed by the end and had to take some of the dessert items home. Granted it's $600 for two (two tasting menus, 1 wine tasting, tip, nothing extra) but it wouldn't surprise me if it's the best restaurant in San Jose. Wife kept repeating "wow, so decadent." read more

ADEGA Restaurant - First course - Portuguese Near Me - San Jose, California

The food here was really good! It was all so unique and flavorful. The staff were amazing and super attentive. The ambiance was really cozy and intimate which I loved as well! read more

An experience to remember with memorable dishes Adega has been on our list for about two years. Wanted to visit before its close in December and made reservations for a birthday celebration. The interior is warmly lit and reminds me of a romantic restaurant in Porto. Wooden accents with the famous blue tile accents. Service staff was busy, but kind and attentive throughout. We had a 7-course Tasting Menu with Pata Negra Jamon and a Pasteis de Nata box of 6 egg tarts. Our reservation was at 5:30 PM, we were seated relatively quickly, and left just before 9 PM. It really is an experience that the host staff guides you through. We averaged $300 each and one of us had one glass of wine. As with most tasting menus I've had, there are things you find exquisite and others that don't land well. Different palates. For us, the soup, duck, fish tartar, and ovo hit the spots. The codfish cake, sea bass, and meat with smoked cream didn't match our tastes. All perfectly executed and beautifully plated-- worth tasting even when it's not your fave combination of flavors. The Portuguese breads are good and the egg tarts were as wonderful as we remember from fine restaurants in Portugal. Definitely worth a visit and the memories! This has been a San Jose gem. read more

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Ambiance was quaint and intimate. Not easily found when driving past busy alum rock area. Tried their spring menu which felt underwhelming considering price and popularity. Some of the dishes like the swordfish for example was drenched in a cream sauce that had no flavor other than the few drops of herbed based oil it was topped with. I would say everything was mediocre tasting and lacked any elevated flavors. Not sure if I'll give any other one of their tasting menus a try, unfortunately. read more

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Let's give it the last hooray. I decided to come here on my birthday after learning that this place will close in December. I took my sister and parents here, and was so grateful that they had us sitting near the bar because I didn't know how to reserve early enough. Thank you so much ADEGA!! By near the bar, it was actually a nice wooden bench table in the foyer/waiting area. Also, our hostess Michelle was able to speak Vietnamese. This was the +++ I didn't know I need because my parents only know Vietnamese. We got there around 630PM and didn't finish until after 9PM. So a 7 course meal was a lot, but I would like to thank the staff for their patience and love that they showed. The sitting area wasn't bad. There's still music in the background, lovely lighting that means you might need some flash on your camera, and there's a huge couch to relax if you need. My mother ended up relaxing on the couch as she was getting more tired. The main 7 course meal ($199 each person baseline) had: - (1) esturjao e vieira (sturgeon and scallop tartare with kumato tomato salad) - (2) morcela (blood sausage croquette, apple, and celery root puree) - (3) ervilha (pea soup with chourico bits and focaccia) - (4) lula (squid stuffed with shrimp, fried tentacles, and red pepper rice - (5) bacalhau (codfish with traditional bread stew, asparagus, and poached egg - (6) vitela (veal striploin, mushroom cream sauce, duck fat potato) - (7) ovo (egg threads, lemon mousse, and almond twig However, we also got appetizers, cleansers, birthday cake slice, and some egg tarts. Thank you Michelle and ADEGA for making my special night such a memorable one!! read more

ADEGA Restaurant - Birthday cake slice and egg tarts. All desserts come from their own pastry shop - Portuguese Near Me - San Jose, California

Every course was amazing! Hands down the best Michelin-star restaurant in Silicon Valley. read more

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Very interesting that there are reviews that do not show up automatically on here. I booked a reservation and then the night before I got super sick. Called in to cancel but the lady we spoke to didn't do it in her end. So I was charged $100. Called and spoke to the owner and basically was told "to bad" but then she offered me $50 credit. How about the full credit since your people didn't cancel it like they were supposed to. I wasn't asking for money back- just a credit on our next visit. For a PREVIOUSLY Michelin rated restaurant....I wonder if it was the poor service that made you lose your star??? read more

Amazing meal tonight! David Costa is a very talented chef. We couldn't stop talking about all the courses incredible flavors. Wonderful experience! read more

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This is a nice, upscale restaurant. The wine and tasting menu were acceptable for a nice night out. Service was good, maybe a shade less refined than what you would expect from a fine dining experience. But the cost of this place is astronomical for what you get. We paid $630 after tip for the pre fixe menu (which is the only option). We did not get the drink pairings but instead got a bottle of wine for ~$95. We both left still hungry because the pre fixe menu is like 7 courses at 2-3 bites each. We pay less than half that price for a two-person dinner at Nobu, which is worth every penny. This is a nice restaurant and the food is good, but it's nowhere near what it should be for that price. read more

AFTER MICHELIN I heard the news in June that Adega would be closing after this year. At that time Adega lost its Michelin Star, but this restaurant was the first in San Jose to win a Michelin Star. I've never been to this restaurant. Also I never had Portuguese food. Since the owners of this restaurant also own Petiscos I wanted to eat over there first before I decide to come to eat at Adega. Since I thoroughly enjoyed my two weekend brunches at Pesticos I knew I had to come to Adega before it closes forever. When I made my reservation the two choices tasting menu were 5-course or 7-course. I decided the 7-course tasting menu. I'm glad I did because when I had dinner I overhead a server informing a customer who ordered the 5-course meal that she could only get one of the two items available for a certain dish. I came here two Thursday nights ago. Olives and bread were served as compliments to start the meal. I'm a sucker for bread, but not so much for olives as I find them to be too salty and tart. The olives at Adega were marinated in olive oil. I'm not sure if it's the olive oil, but the olives I ate at Adega weren't salty at all. I was so addicted to olives I kept on eating. Three types of bread were served. My favorite was the cheese bread with the soft, gooey texture inside. Before stating the tasting menu the first item was a compliment dish consisted of three types of sardines. The first paid item was polvo, which was roasted octopus served as a carpaccio. The octopus was delicate yet meaty in texture. The second item was lagosta. I've had bad experiences with lobster bisque with its dirty taste. The lobster bisque on the lagosta tasted clean. The texture was simlar to a pumpkin soup. The third dish was pombo, which was smoked squab. I liked the taste of this squab at Adega as it wasn't gamey but had a medium rare steak texture that melted like butter. The fourth dish was tomboril, which consisted of monkfish and monkfish liver. I've never ate monkfish liver before. I don't like liver because of the iron taste. The monkfish liver at Adega was creamy like foie gros. The fifth dish was cozido. This was for me the best dish of the night. The broth tasted like beef nilaga, which is a Filipino beef soup. With the mint wrapped around the beef terrine this dish had a refreshing taste. The heartiest dish of the night was the boi, which is oxtail with quail egg. As quail eggs are small a sign of a great chef is to not overcook them. With the quail egg served sunny side up you can see the talent of the chef. Eating the runny egg yolk with the oxtail made the dish enjoyable. There were two compliment dishes one of them was a pre-dessert that consisted of coconut rice with sorbet. The fried dough complimented well with the coconut rice. The last paid item was the dessert ovo. It was clever to have lemon mousse inside an egg structure. Prior to this dish I already had a filling meal, so it was nice to have a light dessert. Granted there were three compliment dishes for my dinner, but the seven paid dishes were filling and satisfying. I enjoyed my only dinner at Adega. Even though this restaurant will be closed forever I'm glad I dined here before the doors will close. read more

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Make no mistake Adega is back and better than ever. It was a pleasure to be one of the first guests to experience the rebirth of a legend. The service was flawless and everything was spaced and tasted wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

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What an amazing restaurant. The food, the ambiance, the service all high quality. Every plate is a different experience, so many flavors and textures, that bring a unique taste to your palate . The wine is beautiful. The service is so precisely is like a ballet choreography. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant. Congratulations to the chef and to everyone involved in making this amazing gastronomic experience possible. read more

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came here for NYE for their prix fix course. The service is friendly, attentive and non pretenious (sometimes the upscale restaurants can feel overly formal) We haven't had Portuguese food before so there were many new tastes and flavor combinations. Everything was enjoyable and delicious. It also seemed like we received a lot more than what the menu stated and as I did the wine pairing, they were extremely generous with the pours (at least I thought so) and I think I got 1-2 extras too (they gave some champagne for the dessert course, which the menu didn't state). Not complaining, but just letting those know to pace themselves. We'd like to come back to try some of the other dishes people have reviewed. read more

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Reopened as of tonight! We came in with tempered expectations, as it would be understandable to have some hiccups on the first night of service, but everything went off without a hitch, and they're back just as they were before closure! If you haven't experienced Adega in its previous incarnation, you can expect a seafood-forward fixed menu, with sublime Portuguese wine pairings on offer. Pacing of the courses is a bit leisurely, but not overly so, and the atmosphere is comfortable and lively. The supplements we added (Caviar, White Truffle) were well worth it, but if you opted for the standard menu you would not be disappointed. Looking forward to many more return visits! read more

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We dined last night for my husband's birthday and it was a lovely experience!!! The servers are professional, attentive but not hovering or pretentious. The amuse bouche sent out at the beginning of the meal were delightful and whimsically plated. The tasting menu is similarly thoughtful , absolutely delicious, and gorgeously plated. We had the Premium wine pairing and each wine truly enhanced and complimented the dishes. And we left very full -- feeling like it was a meal but also a display of art. It is a splurge but worth it for a special occasion!!! read more

ADEGA really knows how to go out with a BANG with their prix fixe menu on the final night - New Year's Eve no less. The food was decadent and creative. All the courses were well spaced out and included the best octopus I've ever had - the chef's specialty. The wine pairing was creative and worth the cost with several generous pours. The service was great and I loved the NYE decorations, plus the hats, headbands and noisemakers they provided the customers to celebrate the new year. We're sorry to see it go but can't wait to try their casual restaurant that will replace ADEGA. read more

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We had amazing service, everything came out in a timely matter! Food got better as the course went on read more

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Came here for a date night! I was sooo excited about this place--I love tasting menus, and the restaurant has a Michelin star! Sadly, the meal was underwhelming, and I left quite disappointed. Maybe I am just not a fan of Portuguese food? Firstly, the pacing of the meal was much slower than what I would expect/desire. For some reason it took soo long for each dish to come out, even though we were clearly done with the prior dish long before each new course came out. I thought that maybe they were busier than normal and that was why it was taking so long for each dish to come out, throwing off the pacing of our meal... but then realized that that doesn't really make sense. As a restaurant with such accolades, I'm sure they're fully booked often, so this must just be the timing always. My husband was getting soo antsy when two hours into our meal, we had only been served four courses. We arrived at 6:20 and didn't leave the restaurant until 9:30 (this is without ordering any drinks or post dessert coffee, etc.). Honestly, I didn't love any of the courses. I was really excited about lobster salad, the wagyu, the caramelized green apple--but everything fell below expectations. I really tried to like each dish, but it was difficult--some were okay, but nothing blew my mind. My favorites were the cauliflower soup and the oxtail stuffed morels, but even those weren't anything to write home about. I would usually say that maybe my expectations are too high, but here, a Michelin star restaurant with $199 tasting menu--I don't think my expectations were unreasonable. None of the dishes really seemed that finely created: usually with tasting menus at this price, I would anticipate each course being exquisitely prepared--both aesthetically pleasing and powerful and pleasurable in terms of taste. At this pricing, I would expect that each component of each course serves to elevate it. That to me is what would make the restaurant deserving of such high culinary distinction. However, at ADEGA, the flavors of the dishes just seemed...off, and I felt that some of the courses were a very strange mixture of flavors that didn't seem like they should go together. And the plating wasn't as beautiful as I expected--I definitely eat first with my eyes, and my eyes were not satiated. The service was good, but unfortunately the food was just not delicious. read more

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Birthday dinner at ADEGA was fantastic! Their 9 course menu was more like 12 with all the complimentary extra bites. The portions were also pretty generous, I started getting pretty full after the 5th course and ended up just having a bite or two from the rest and packing it to go. Service was superb, everyone was super attentive and friendly. Food was delicious, my favorite were the sardines 3 way, pork belly, lobster salad and wagyu, but honestly everything was great! The restaurant is in a really sketchy place with tinted windows, but once inside, the ambiance is pretty nice. read more

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I came to Adega to celebrate my anniversary. It was an excellent all around experience. We each opted for a tasting menu with one pleasantly accommodated for a pescatarian diet. We also had one wine pairing. As far as Michelin/fine dining places go, the thing that stood out to us the most was the sheer volume of food. We left incredibly full and could not finish the shared wine pairing either! Adega was by far the most full either of us had been when opting for a tasting menu, and we definitely enjoyed that aspect of it. It likely had a lot to do with the handful of complementary surprise dishes by the chef! I'll spare readers a play-by-play of the tasting menu. It was overall very good with some excellent flavors and creativity. We especially appreciated the mushroom dessert in that regard. My personal favorite was the scallop and pumpkin rice. There was definitely a shared ambiance of comfort and warmth in all of the courses, and it was nice to get a taste of Portuguese cuisine and wine. Our service was excellent, but as far as Michelin establishments go, I feel perhaps ever-so-slightly lacking. This was especially evident to us when we were rang up and just about to walk out - we were hoping for some anniversary trinket but figured that none was coming. Thankfully, one of the staff noticed and let us know that we had something extra coming and seated us down again. We were certainly glad they did because the anniversary plate bites were scrumptious. Not to say the service was at all bad - we were treated incredibly well given the bustling service that night. We certainly enjoyed our time at Adega and will definitely be coming back again. As far as improvements go: 1. The pescatarian experience was (I think) noticeably lower in flavor profile/qualify for certain dishes, especially for the Coelho and Pato. 2. Perhaps a lack of "story" throughout the meal? It's hard for me to put in words. Overall, the star regain was well deserved. Can't wait to see them get more! read more

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Adega is the only Michelin Star restaurant in San Jose, and the only Michelin Star Portuguese restaurant in the US. I was in town for business, then pleasure so I thought I would treat myself to one glorious spectacular meal. Reservations required! I made a reservation a few weeks in advance through their website. They use the Tock platform. You need your credit card and will making the full payment to reserve. Reservations cannot be cancelled, but able to transfer. There was only one option at the time of my selection so I had the 7-course Chef's Tasting Menu ($199/person). Just warning you, the neighborhood was sketch at night. As soon as I got dropped off I was so scared I ran right into the restaurant without taking my usual business front photo. Thankfully the interior was much more pleasant. There was a bar area to the left and a little waiting lobby area. There was a wine collection covered the kitchen entrance. Through the barn doors to the left was the intimate seating area. Not too many seats in the house, so I can see why reservations are required. I probably had the best seat in the house. A small half booth table at the corner of the restaurant so I can enjoy the view of the whole dining area. Service was absolutely impeccable. Annie was the one who came around the most often, but the entire staff took turns taking care of my table. Everyone was super nice and attentive. With Annie's guidance and recommendation, I had the Sangria Sampler ($35) with my meal. This includes 4 delicious sangrias with sparkling wine, white wine, rosé wine, and red wine sangria. Each sangria had different fruit slices or chunks and a nice cinnamon stick that really added a nice complimenting flavor. I'll definitely borrow that trick in the future when I make my own sangria at home. Complimentary Portuguese bread was served with butter, hummus and olives. For my glorious 7-course Chef's Tasting Menu, there was Sliced Seared Duck Breast, Chestnut Soup with Black Truffle, Rabbit Terrine, Scallop and Pumpkin Rice, Steamed Amberjack, Braised A5 Wagyu Beef Cheek, Pre Dessert and "Mushroom" Dessert. There were also some complimentary small bites in between. Everything was delicious and I can honestly say I was tasting flavor combinations that I have not experienced prior. It was such a tasty adventure and I enjoyed every bite. I was definitely beyond full after this meal. I Love Adega! Highly recommended! Amazing date for a celebration or a date night. I am so glad I came here, despite being alone. I didn't want to miss out on such a nice experience just because I didn't have anyone to go with. If I was a local, I would definitely come back often since their menu changes depending on what is fresh and seasonal. Next time I'm back in the area, I'll splurge to add their award winning wine pairings to my meal. read more

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