Great little spot! The highlight for us was the artichoke heart appetizer. Cooked to perfection and…read morevery flavorful. We also really enjoyed the saffron risotto. Be sure to leave room for dessert as the crustless cheesecake is out of this world! Worth every single calorie. Not only was the food delicious, but our service was exceptional. I was dining with my brother who happens to be fluent in Italian and he enjoyed chatting with the servers!

Came on a Friday evening and was able to eat outside as the weather was very nice. Service was very…read moreattentive. We both ordered an aperol spritz and it was very refreshing. The focaccia bread and dipping sauce was very good to start. We also ordered the bruschetta trio. I hadn't read the menu clearly and they were large pieces of one with arugula, cherry tomatoes and an eggplant and onion bruschetta. I think if the bread was toasted better it would've been tastier. It is a bit difficult to eat as it is packed and wished the tomatoes were chopped up. I ordered the Carbonara Calabrese and never had carbonara with artichokes. It is a smaller portion for an Italian restaurant and unfortunately it was just okay. I really needed the crushed red pepper for more flavor. The guanciale had a bit too much fat for my liking. My friend had the gnocchi pomodoro and we thought the gnocchi was overcooked as it was quite mushy. Unfortunately I was disappointed as I had high hopes for this restaurant but have had much better.

A modern wine tasting spot in the area. I'm a sucker for wine and sometimes it's quite a drive to…read moreNapa. I love how there are so many varieties here. It's is a but small so seating are limited inside. Food pairing with wines was amazingly good. Staff were great and knowledgeable. Overall, this will be my new go to wine spot in the area

This is a cozy, modern wine bar in downtown Mountain View…read more There is a patio as well as plenty of indoor seating. We split some wine and a charcuterie board. I'm a lightweight moscato girl and the 3 oz. taster ($10) was perfect for me :) The charcuterie ($36 for 2 meats + 2 cheeses) was beautiful. The staff are super polite and warm.

This is a super cute shop in this part of town. I didn't even realize there were stores here but…read morethere is a tiny street with some nice goodies - a wine bar, pottery, pizza place, etc. The shop is really nice with a very good selection of tinned fishes and wines!

We enjoyed our lunch experience at Haven, a wine bar located in the Menlo Park area…read more We shared: +a Tin Fish Board - served with pickled veggies, maldon salt, house chili oil, butter, chili threats, and a choice between country bread or potato chips - go for the bread; you get to choose your tin, so I recommend the IASA Spicy Anchovies in Olive Oil for a kick +the Bruleed Cana de Cabra - baguette with a French soft-ripened goat cheese and a raspberry-thyme gelee +and, the Mac & Cheese - prepared with mezzi rigatoni, house kimchi, 3 cheese mornay, and Parm breadcrumbs There is a nice drink menu, offering champagn, sparkling options, red/white/rose, beer, cider, spritz, and even low proof/non-alcoholic options. Staff and service were friendly, and the space is modern and clean. Try to get a counter seating! +wine and bites +friendly staff & service

Savvy was an interesting choice for a cozy girls night in downtown!…read more What it "lacks" in the interior it definitely makes up for with the knowledge of its service staff. The interior is more dimly-lit, with large TVs and some comfy couches. This is an official spot to watch 49ers games so if you're a sports fan definitely note this one down. I liked that the service was helpful but not overbearing. Our waiter was able to recommend two different red wines for my friend and I really enjoyed the vinho verde I had. We ordered the charcuterie board to share between the two of us. This was a GREAT portion and came with a huge basket of sliced French bread. Perfect size to snack and graze on during the night. The bill came out to $53/pp incl. tax+tip for: 3 drinks total + 1 charcuterie board. It was definitely pricey in my opinion but I did really like my wine selection. Overall, great spot to hangout without a rushed vibe. Friendly service and easy eats.

Cozy wine bar in downtown Mountain View, right next to the Caltrain Station. It has a warm wine and…read moresports bar vibe with Niners decor inside. My friends and I came here for a GNO and got to choose our own seating, so we picked the little lounge area with the sofa in the corner Our server let us try a few wines for free and we ended up ordering a bottle. We also ordered the fig, arugula, and prosciutto flatbread and it was so good. The cheese plate came with a Spanish chili oil and it was bomb. Our total came up to $133 for 3 people, which wasn't too bad. Our server was friendly and chill. The only issue was that we were never offered water, but everything else was great. I would definitely come back here

Stopped here for an early lunch with a friend and had a very enjoyable meal. I got the chicken…read moresliders with fries and she got a burger. Her meal looked good, no major complaints! My sliders were very good! They're listed as made in house and it seems like it. Lots of flavor and they fit the little rolls well. The fries were fine but not my preferred type of fries. These were standard size leaning towards steak fry texture. I like a thinner and crispier fry but no luck here. I also got a cocktail, it was like an apple ginger beer with cinnamon drink. I ordered it expecting a little kick/spice but it was pretty tame and tasted kind of watered down. So that's really the only complaint. I'll come back here if in the area, but probably won't order a cocktail lol!

Good food and fun for a large group. We were so big we needed to sections of tables, that was maybe…read morethe only bummer (not one long one) but it still worked. Service for drinks was a bit slow but we were also a huge group so I'm trying not to fault that too much. I just wonder how much prep is done when they know ahead of time about large groups. I'm not from around here but prices seemed a bit high for what you get. If you're looking for a casual but cool and yummy place for dinner, bring your work friends and everyone should be able to find something on the menu they like.

I've been a regular at Haberdasher in downtown SJ because I appreciate a classy ambiance with a…read morehistoric 1920s speakeasy twist, so when I say that The Wine Room is a sophisticated elevation of that, take note. I would say it feels like a tavern for wealthy noblemen in 1800s England. Allow me to say where it fell short for me, and then I'll sing my praises. The wine... tasted like wine. I don't have a particularly refined palate when it comes to that. The charcuterie board was a collection of expensive items that I am personally not into: miniature pickles (too sour), meat pâté (bland), and what I think were pickled red peppers. There was no cheese, which was highly disappointing; however, if that style of charcuterie suits you, go for it. The music did not match the ambiance at all. They really should play piano or smooth jazz, because the 2010s pop was honestly annoying. DESPITE ALL OF THIS, the crowd was the real pull. Everyone was either on a first date or was an interesting adult. This makes for fun people-watching and stimulating conversations. People were very willing to walk up and talk to strangers. I saw many people doing so, I felt welcome to do so, and people approached me to converse. So even though the food wasn't great, and the music was horrible, I will return funnily enough because the decor and the people were worth it.

The Wine Room was a nice stop in the evening for a nightcap, with some bites from their menu and a…read morenice wine list. We stopped by before turning in, ordering the Fromage du Jour (a selection of domestic and imported cheeses), a Charcuterie plate (with thinly-sliced cured meats, pate de chevreuil, stoneground mustard, cornichon, and purple cabbage kraut), and the Marinated Olives. There is eating both in- and outside, but I recommend in dining al fresco to people watch. The place is small, but it gets busier, as it does open later in the day (4 PM to midnight)! Staff and the bar staff were friendly. +wine and cheeses +friendly staff +dine al fresco

Great tasting food with wonderful service makes me come back often! South Los Altos eatery is off…read morethe beaten track but that means no parking or traffic issues.

I said I would not post a review, but after thinking all day I changed my mind…read more Sleepy Sunday, empty restaurant. Stood many minutes to be seated, and was finally seated. Ordered a glass of wine (too cold) and a risotto. The risotto seemed to be non-seasoned rice with frozen veggies, and over cooked slice of salmon. The 'lovely' owner, Reuben, actually laughed at my dilemma. NEVER GOING BACK

After my jarring experience at a fine-dining restaurant, my husband and I could not end the night…read moreon a bad note on a prized date night so we went to Moods. We went for a glass of wine each, but the food is what blew my mind. I ordered the chicken kebab (pictured) and my husband had an eggplant dish, and both were phenomenal. I cleaned out my plate, and mind you, this was after my full four course meal dinner lol But the service is the stickiness. The owners are a wife and husband duo. You just get joy out of watching them serve their customers together. And while this is my first time here, I think this will be a favorite!

Went on a Friday evening around 6 pm. People were sat in the patio as well. We took a seat indoors…read morethough Got a couple of cocktails - all of them are soju based. Both the cocktails we ordered were sooo good Got the espresso martini- strong and absolutely yum Also got the mango flavored cocktail which comes with a kick of jalapeño. Very tasty Got a meze platter with chicken, Dahl and eggplant- this was alright The place is run by an old couple. Both are really friendly

Cute bar with no signage. Went with a group of 6 gals. We waited at the bar before getting a seat,…read morebut surprisingly was escorted to a back room with speakeasy like vibes for some live music. They have some nice assortments of small bites as well. Drinks overall amongst the gals was maybe about average. No big wow factors but we had fun. Would recommend for any girls night or even after a date night in the area Service - 5 / Ambiance - 5 / Drinks - 3 / Price - 4

WOW... a cross between a speak-easy & the kinda bar one would see during the mining days in NV…read more It's perfect with a vibe that's unique, but not copied. More of an homage to bars of yesterday. I participated in a fundraiser at Amandine recently, handpicked by a board member because of the ambiance & overall relationship to the local community. I don't have the details of the cost for an event, but it was money well spent to share our work with a new audience. The bar provided hosted champagne, Old Fashions, & filtered water for our guests. Decor is already amazing & bartender is gifted. He's like a scientist with an aperitif laboratory!! It was fun to watch him create & design & coax & mix & pour. Small bar with nice seating at bar or booths with chairs. Everything is well-maintained and clean. Lighting is perfect with fun accents on walls & tables. Lots of nearby street & lot parking. In fact, many of the customers are locals. Bathroom - just one. Darn. Otherwise, it's clean & spacious.

Located right on State St in Los Altos is this unique stand out" establishment. I think I passed by…read moreon foot twice before entering. At fist it looks sort of intimidating, I wanted to place it in Palo Alto or Market St in SF, or in downtown Mt View. it has pulse, vibe and a charm! How will you know this, not until you go in and experience yourself. At first I read all about this unique space, and then I looked over the menu. There were a few things that caught my eye, some Spanish and Italian types of dishes/sides nestled into this California type cuisine, a twist of sorts. With an array of too many great dishes, you just need to go in and expeirence this yourself. I would not place this on the most pricier side of venues in Los Altos, but also not one of the most inexpensive. It is a nice place. I think for two people, if you do not go overboard, have a drink and share a small dish and have your mains and a dessert, you could do this for about $200.00. or so. Roja which means red in Spanish is most certainly a place that you should stop ...and enter and enjoy!!

I went here last night with my children and grandchildren to celebrate Mother's Day.The owner…read moreappeared to take great delight in telling us that the children were too loud. He made sure to let us know he was entertaining a larger group that was paying more than us. Personally, I don't understand how that makes my family's business less valuable. It's simply bizarre and unprofessional to mention how much other people are paying at your restaurant. In all my years, I've never heard of an owner doing that. I highly doubt those customers would appreciate the owner going around and blabbing about their wealth. If this restaurant has problems with children, I don't know why they advertise their kids' menu. The place seemed a little caught off guard that we brought our little ones. I acknowledge my bias that the children are my family, but they were not making much noise. They were sharing a tablet, mostly quiet, with a few laughs every now and then. It's not like the place is particularly quiet anyway. The comment left my entire table on edge for the rest of the meal. The remark was made before our food came out, and my daughter-in-law, the mother to one of the children, was so upset by the comment that she couldn't touch her food. I would like to comment on the food quality, but I simply wasn't able to enjoy it either. When we were getting ready to leave, she let him know that she would leave a bad review. He said that he didn't mind. I told her not to bother, but it's been 24 hours, and I am still fuming, so I am leaving a review. This restaurant totally ruined my daughter-in-law's and my Mother's Day, and the owner seemed to take an odd satisfaction in upsetting us. A man who has no respect for families, especially mothers, has no respect for customers.