Made a reservation for 8, the host and servers were all very attentive, super friendly, and ACCOMMODATING. We had kids with us and they managed to move things around for us to be comfortable. Thank you very much for the amazing service and laughs! The appetizers we ordered were pretty good -- bruschetta (fam favorite), burrata + prosciutto, beef carpaccio, and calamari (a little tough). I really enjoyed my spicy rigatoni! That was so good and creamy and just the perfect kick of spice. Everyone else seemed to enjoy theirs -- Milan fettuccine, Linguine Vongole, Beef lasagna, and spaghetti bolognese. Unfortunately the risotto was not the best, it was a bit overcooked and tasted more like salty rice than creamy risotto. Overall it was a great dinner and service! Hope to be back soon! read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant out for sometime now as I love Italian foods and it was my birthday and thought I'd try it out! Once you walk in the room is very spacious and it's beautiful to see the chandeliers and the wall of wines, and nicely decorated inside. The servers were attentive and service was great. Here's what we ordered for our party of 4: Appetizers: Calamari Fritti $22 (4/5) Nice and crunchy pieces of calamari (not overly fried), green beans, artichoke hearts. This I enjoyed a lot, and it came with 2 dipping sauces. Caprese $16 (4/5) Cant go wrong with some nice mozzarella, yummy fresh tomatoes and balsamic glazed. About 4 pieces of each. Beet Salad $16 (4/5) Super refreshing beets, orange pieces, and really goooooood goat cheese chunks all went well together Garlic Bread $8 (4/5) They give you free bread too so if you don't want basic bread (which was still really good) with their olive oil/balsamic get this. The bread was slightly crunchy, and had a nice garlic cheesy topping Entrees: Spaghetti Carbonara $25 (2/5) If you know me, you know I love a good carbonara. I don't know what happened to this dish, but it was so so dry. There wasn't much sauce, so it was hard to eat. I am misled because their menu says (CREAMY RICH SAUCE). I think they forgot to make it like that. Chicken Parmesan $35 (2/5) The chicken parm was ok, it had a nice cheese top and marina sauce. But the pasta it went with was terrible too. NO FLAVOR! Spaghetti Bolognese $24 (4/5) This was the only pasta from the 3 that was acceptable. It had a lot of sauce, meat, flavor and the noodle wasn't under or overcooked. We had a bottle of Kali Hart Chardonnay 2024 and went well with our dishes. They also gave me a complimentary ice-cream to end my night. Overall, I would love to come back to try other dishes but was so disappointed on my pastas. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday last weekend and we had a great time. Overall, I'd say the food was pretty average but the service was excellent. We were slow to order and we were not pressured at all to hurry up. Appetizers were probably my favourite. Calamari, arancini, and beet salad were delicious. As for entrees, I sampled everyone's meal and I didn't have a particular favourite. I will admit, I felt like I could've made any of these meals at home if I wanted to - but on the same note, it did taste cozy and not overly produced. Pork chop was way too dry so maybe skip that. Drinks were tasty. The Hugo was really yummy! We don't order dessert but they did bring out a sweet treat for my friend as we sang her happy birthday. All in all, we had a wonderful night with wonderful service. read more

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Came here for a surprise birthday dinner with a party of 13, and Milan handled it beautifully. They set us up in a private room, let everyone order off the regular menu with separate checks (lifesaver for a big group), and were totally fine with us bringing our own cake -- just a $3/person cake-cutting fee. Service was amazing, and the pesto gnocchi was delicious. The surprise went off without a hitch. Great spot for a group celebration! read more

Milan - Pesto Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Milan was a pleasant surprise. I have been looking for a good capellini pomodoro since my go-to closed some years ago and my backup go-to changed their menu. I was seated in a corner by the window with a nice view of outside and the whole interior. The decor is pleasing with tasteful choice of artwork on display. Waiter Mario was attentive and positive. Cap it all off with a capellini pomodoro that admirably filled the void left by the other two restaurants. read more

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As mentioned by other customers, don't let the strip mall location sway you--this place is an absolute gem! We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday, had a fantastic dining experience, and will definitely be back. To start, the complimentary soft bread was absolutely delicious--perfectly warm and fresh. For our main courses, we ordered the seafood linguine and the pork chop. The seafood linguine was packed with fresh flavor and perfectly cooked pasta, while the pork chop was incredibly tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. What made the night even better was the exceptional service. Our server, Jacob, was informative, attentive, and incredibly friendly. He even recommended a perfect Merlot to pair with the pork chop, which complemented the meal beautifully. We wrapped up the celebration with the tiramisu, which was outstanding--the perfect sweet ending to an amazing meal. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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3.5 out of 5 stars but rounding down because of some things. Firstly, my family and I had a reservation for 6PM. We were seated in a private room! Very nice and intimate. The set up and decor was giving escape room (low-key) but overall, comfy and cute. It took 20 minutes for drinks to come out. I've never had to wait that long for an iced tea and a Diet Coke... which by the way, came in a can. I think they should've mentioned that but I digress. Appetizers were great. Entree was great as well. Dessert was yummy. Menu was simple and reminded me of Olive Garden in that it's general Italian food with nothing too outlandish and unique. I will say that as a Graphic Designer, I was going NUTS over their main menu and their dessert menu. It was so incredibly badly done that I want to call and offer my services for free. A family member of mine ordered something he was thought was something else all because the line spacing was so off! Overall, I would come here again on a nice spring day and sit outside in their patio. read more

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I think this is the same owner as the now closed down A Bellagio in Campbell. It's a lot busier here, and the restaurant is larger capacity wise, so the wait is a little longer for food, but I'm glad they are busy and our server who is also the bartender, Marissa B was great. She apologized profusely and was very attentive while waiting for our food and drinks. And it was very worth the wait might i add; food and drinks were both delish. The atmosphere is a little livelier than A Bellagio. Upon entry there is a big bar and tv, so it's pretty loud but still managed to have a conversation. Parking is easy as they are located at a strip mall. We we arrived on a Saturday at 7:30pm, most of the businesses were already closed. I would totally come back. Food was amazing and atmosphere lively. read more

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Lovely and brightly decorated Northern Italian restaurant on the outskirts Willow Glen. As a visitor, I've been discovering how Willow Glen is a beautiful enclave for restaurants and shops and who knows what else. So far, it's spelled good news when I find a place here. (Technically, though, according to my photos, Milan is in Dry Creek Village.) Forget the map, though, and let's eat! Had a casual dinner at Milan that was perfect for meeting a friend, maybe a date, even family. Nice wine selection and a menu that offers plenty to explore. Dishes were large enough that it was fun to share a number of things to get a sense of what's doing in the kitchen, The Beef Meatballs (Homemade meatballs served over light marinara sauce) are outstanding. Great consistency and flavor. And the bread to dip it with -- look out! Yum. The Beet Salad (Organic beet, blood orange, goat cheese, shaved fennel, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette) is a fantastic combination assembled by true artists. I loved how it looked, how it smelled, and how it tasted. Of course, anytime fennel is part of the discussion, I will sit up and pay attention. The Veal Marsala (Veal scaloppini in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and shallots, served with vegetables and potatoes) is another winner. A hearty dish with so much going on (in a good way). I admit to be out of practice with this dish. Still, Milan's take on it feels tradition and yet not at all staid and boring. The potatoes and vegetables are perfectly cooked to complement the tender meat. As we were meeting to meet and some of us to eat, we tried only these dishes. Regardless, Milan makes a great first impression. Service is friendly and accommodating. So glad to visit Milan. read more

Milan - Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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We heard this restaurant recently changed ownership and wanted to try it out! We came on a Sunday night (with a reservation) but could've honestly gone without one. The inside of this restaurant is sleek and modern, with a beautiful central bar. They even had football playing, which was a plus! The service was phenomenal and the food came out quick! We ordered the calamari to start. It came with fried vegetables as well, and the portion was quite big. The pasta dishes were all good portions as well, and my favorites were the rigatoni sausage pasta and the pasta carbonara, which I believe is their signature. We ended our meal with the panna cotta! Overall, we had a great time dining here! I'm so glad more restaurants are opening in this area, and I'll definitely be back to support! read more

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We've passed by Milan as we went to Pho or bundt cakes or the post office. We were looking for an Italian 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! read more

Came in with some friends for dinner and this placed was packed. Note that this place is under new ownership and was told the new owners are Turkish. Overall this location is super nice but the high ceilings and packed place make it very loud and hard to hear the person next to you. Service was extremely slow. We sat down at 630 and didn't get food till 745... we also asked for a refill of bread twice but never received. I hadn't finished my salad or my drink, but was close, but the busboy took it away. The food lacks any flavor and my pork chop was dry... maybe because it took over an hour to get food. Don't need to come back, but this place does get busy... maybe because it is the only thing around the area that can hold larger gatherings. read more

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My husband and I have walked past this restaurant every weekend for the past 2+ years during our morning walks to Starbucks and we have always wondered how this restaurant would fare. Our friend group decided to meet here for our holiday dinner so it was a perfect reason to try out the restaurant. I'm glad we finally tried it, but we won't be returning. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it was extremely busy inside. It also gets ridiculously loud due to the high ceilings, noise carries. Service is ridiculously slow. We were there for 2.5+ hours and we didn't even order dessert as we just wanted to go home by the end of the meal. We placed the order for our drinks and food at the same time, but the food took 90+ minutes to arrive. Why?! For drinks, I ordered the Hugo ($16). I think they intentionally take forever to cook the food so that you're forced to order additional cocktails just to pass the time. I ended up ordering 2 cocktails. We asked for additional bread twice, but never received the extra bread. The servers don't appear to speak English very well. To no fault of their own. For my starter, I ordered the Beet Salad ($14) and I ordered the Seafood Linguine ($32) as my main. The beet salad was good, but not worth $14. The clams in my linguine were NOT fresh (half of the clams were not even opened) and had a chemical-ly taste to them. Not sure what that is about. They also claim that the pasta is hand-made, but I have a very hard time believing that the linguine was hand-made as it was far too al dente for it to be freshly made in-house. The older bus boy cleared one of our plates and one of our friend's drinks before they were even finished with them. Another one of our friends got her head bonked by the same older bus boy as he was clearing the neighboring tables plates. The tables are seated way too close to each other. Parking is plentiful as the restaurant is located in the same retail complex as Starbucks and Pho Wagon. read more

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Such a cute place! There's outdoor seating with a fire feature, along with heaters - perfect for those cold CA nights - and there are 2 separate private rooms (one that seats 10 and unsure about the other). The lights were bright at first but then were turned down, which gave a warm and intimate mood, although I went with a few girlfriends. Highly rec for a romantic evening! Our server, didn't catch his name, was helpful. I didn't want the sundried tomatoes in my Milan Fettuccine; however, he said it added to its taste. Guess what... I ate a few, it did add to the flavor, but put aside the rest. The tomatoes weren't like other sundried tomatoes - they definitely were fresh and didn't seem like irritating came from a can. Additionally, I wanted parm cheese and he advised advise against it because again, the flavor of the seafood wouldn't shine through. I did get a few dashes of it regardless, I love cheese and it didn't hinder the flavor. Ordered: Milan Fettuccine $29 Sauteed rock shrimp, bay scallops, sundried tomatoes, and light roasted garlic cream sauce. 10/10 Mushroom Ravioli $25 Stuffed portobella mushroom ravioli with tomatoes cream sauce. 10/10 Grilled Salmon $29 Grilled Salmon served over roasted potato, sauteed spinach, topped with lemon caper aioli. 10/10 Penne With Chicken $27 Chopped chicken, sundried tomatoes, sweet corn, marinara, basil pesto touch of cream 10/10 Brevatorta $16 Blackberry Merlot, creme anglaise 10/10 Caramel Cheesecake 5/10 It was too sweet because of so much caramel and wanted more cheesecake flavor. The server knew it was our first time there and was so kind to give us the complimentary caramel cheesecake. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! Definitely will go back! P.s.: The music was on point! ... Sade and other timeless classics... Maybe have karaoke nights?!?!? read more

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came here with a friend for dinner. it's a nice restaurant, very posh - well decorated, various type of seating area (the bar is pretty cool), small separate area for more intimate gatherings, etc. It's well lighted (which I personally like). Service is friendly and attentive. The food is very, very good. Split the spinach salad - fresh spinach, pickled onions (generous amount, which I also like as it gave it a nice tart kick and texture), slivered almonds and a very light dressing. Ordered the spaghetti Bolognese and added a meatball. I don't know if it came with a meatball already, but I had 2 good size meatballs. They are very generous with the sauce and it contains a lot of meat (I didn't really need to add a meatball). The meatball was great. The sauce could have used a little more tomato kick. The starter bread and olive oil/balsamic was also really good. Reasonably priced as well! read more

Milan - Spaghetti Bolognese with an added meatball - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great service and staff. The upgraded atmosphere is warm and inviting. However the food is banquet grade. I ordered the Chicken Marsala and the sauce was closer to Swanson's salty turkey gravy. A big disappointment. read more

Definitely a lovely experience! Milan is a very classy, pristine, beautifully designed restaurant. The first thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was the lovely chandelier glistening above with their modern stylistic bar design. I love how they designed their bar to look very classy and elegant. The restaurant is also so bright and beautifully designed even in the private rooms. I also really like how they had very calming instrumental music with a mix of Italian music included it really adds to the atmosphere. This is quite a lovely place for a romantic date. Highly recommend. We decided to start with a classic Caesar salad and for our main course we chose the Linguini and the Chicken Marsala. The real star of the show were the main entrées. Both of our dishes were very good and had huge great portions that left us feeling very full + content. We really did enjoy the food, however I do feel like it was lacking something like possibly more seasoning. However I do get the feeling these entrees are more on the healthy side though, like not doused in butter or anything like that. lol. As for the Caesar salad it was pretty okay, nothing special to write back home about also.. lol. But I did admire how the Caesar sauce was light and seemed to be homemade as opposed to the normal super thick store Caesar dressing that most places have. Overall I really love this restaurant because it is absolutely beautiful, the customer service is amazing, and the menu is extensive also. There are so many great options to choose from, it was hard to decide! lol. I must also say I was VERY impressed by our server Jacob's and his amazing customer service. You can tell that he genuinely enjoys his work and he definitely made our experience more lovely. When we stopped by on a Sunday night the restaurant was relatively empty except for three parties, meanwhile the other parties were in the side rooms. I would definitely love come back to have dinner in the side rooms next time. They are so lovely, Jacob gave us a little tour before we left. Thank you Jacob. I also really like how there was a lot of parking available and the restaurant is well lit up in front it's so easy to find. You can even spot Milan from the street and when you arrive at night you are welcomed with all the restaurants front decorated lights. I am looking forward to visiting again sometime soon. I wouldn't say the food is amazing but it definitely is very good. Plus the overall dining experience is definitely awesome and makes you want to come back soon. read more

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Great service. Staff is very attentive and nice. Restaurant is already very spacious and had multiple rooms to fit large parties. Food is pretty average to below average. Biggest miss in most of the good was that it was barely seasoned. Beet salad - barely any dressing, the pickeld onions weren't even pickeled long enough to give flavor. Grilled octopus - the corn melody that came with it was good. The octopus was overcooked and chewy. Calimari - light batter executed very well it was good. Risotto - had to add a bunch of salt to even make this edible. Might have been one of the poorest executed risottos I've had. It was mushy and clumpy. Milan linguine - the linguine was all broken up so you couldn't even spin a nicer bite. The sauce was bland and watered down. Only plus was there was plenty of seafood in it. Carbonara - best tasting dish albeit instead of bring creamy it was sorta chunky. There were several more dishes we ordered that I didn't try so I can't comment on those. read more

We tried Milan on Father's Day with my family. I have to say the guest service was 5 star. So accommodating and kind of entertaining. The decor is ok, the restaurant is clean. The food was a bit of a disappointment. I expected more. We waited a very long time and it wasn't busy later in the evening. Considering how long the wait was expected my meal to taste fresh and well prepared. Instead my pasta tasted like it had been microwaved. Cold on the top, warm on the middle. The chicken in the pasta was rubbery and hard to chew. I pushed it aside on my plate. We won't be going back. read more

We really enjoyed Milan. They have good food and a fun bar. They also have a great backroom you can reserve for a big party. We went on Christmas Eve. read more

To celebrate my birthday, my friend took me to dinner at Milan on Meridian Avenue. This was my first time dining at Milan, but my friend had been there before. The restaurant has high ceilings and seems quite spacious. The restaurant was quiet and only had a few customers when we arrived. Although it is a white tablecloth restaurant, the vibe was pretty casual, and there were people wearing shorts. We were served a basket of read with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My friend started with the Insalatta Tricolor and I tried their Fried Calamari which also came with some fried zucchini. I liked the cocktail sauce-it had a good horseradish kick. For our entrees, my friend had the Risotto ala Capesante. Her bright yellow risotto was to9pped with three huge seared scallops. She loved it! I tried the special Linguini and clams w/prawns in a garlic sauce w/heirloom tomatoes. It. Was. So. Good. The pasta was al dente, the seafood was cooked perfectly, and I wanted to drink every last drop of that sauce. For dessert, my friend got the Breva Torte, which was layers of shortcake, berries, vanilla gelato with a blackberry merlot & creme anglaise. I opted for the dark chocolate mousse with vanilla gelato. That was a good chocolate ending for my birthday dinner. Everything was delicious, and service was excellent. A strong 4.5 stars for my first visit to Milan. I'll definitely come back! read more

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Just a two stars. Why? I genuinely wanted to like this restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you can tell the vibe this restaurant is giving. It's giving fancy, elegance, and you were hoping the food would not be mediocre, or at least should be as good as the fancy vibe its giving. We were seated in front of the giant tv so it's a huge plus for us to watch the soccer game. Customer service was somewhat attentive. He could sense the need of me to ask question by looking straight to my eyes so I don't have to raise my hand. However, there was a misunderstanding and miscommunication between him and the husband and my cousins that kind of ruined our dinner experience. So my cousins have a soy allergy, so he had to make sure that the dishes were made not with vegetable/canola oil. But the waiter had a rough time to understand the whole situation. From my point of view where I'm sitting it looks like the waiter doesn't speak/understand English well. My other cousin just bald her hair because she is going through breast cancer and she also has some questions about allergy. This whole issue can be shortened by the waiter saying, "I will ask the chef." However, he makes sure that we feel uncomfortable by challenging us the same questions with raised voice. So, that's some losing points from us already. Food came. We had fried calamari (quite good, not too much batter) Salad, (refreshing, made a good appetizer), husband had the chicken marsala (it was just standard. Good thing the chicken wasn't overcooked, still juicy but a bit dry in the middle, but it is expected since you're supposed to eat it with marsala sauce). I had mushroom risotto (risotto was cooked al dente - that's the most important thing, flavor wise hit the spot. Overall was creamy but not too overpowering - like the waiter - no pun intended!) Overall, we and our cousins decided maybe it's best just to try this restaurant once. Would we be coming back? Maybe yes if we change our mind the future. But all the meals just standard for us and so far we are not missing anything from this place. read more

Loved my meal here. Heard its the same people as A Bellagio, which we also love. Got the Seafood Linguine and it was amazing! Way more seafood than expected and i had enough to share some scallops and salmon with my friends and it was still plenty. Will be back! Ill probably order the same! read more

Milan in Willow Glen definitely has some of the best tiramisu around, at least in Santa Clara County. 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. read more

Milan - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Unfortunately this restaurant is no longer as good as it was under the previous owners. The new menu and food items are just ok and for this price there are better options in the area. I used to love coming to the original Milan and am sad to see it change. The ambience etc is still the same and beautiful but the service and food is lacking. read more

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I was looking for a special place for my ladies group to have dinner out. We were catching up with each other but also celebrating our friend's birthday. I made a reservation and we were seated right away and brought water and greeted by waiter Jacob. He was charming and had us all feeling very comfortable. We ordered our dinner and it all came out looking beautiful and delicious. Jacob made sure that we had everything we needed and even took time to take some pictures of us. After dinner he brought out a special birthday treat and joined us in singing happy birthday to our friend. We had a wonderful time and I will recommend Milan to my friends and family. read more

Milan - Special birthday treat! - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Second time here and excellent again. Great to have something like this in Willow Glen. Very personable staff, excellent food, nice ambiance. Will be back. Good wine list and corkage fee is $25 if you bring your own. read more

A new spot for us. Went there due to the good reviews.it was my birthday and I wanted shrimp scampi. They served as an appetizer but added Angel Hair pasta to make it a main dish. With a salad it was filling. My husband ordered chicken piccata which he said was very tender. Finished with creme brûlée which came with an extra birthday treat . Excellent service. Left us alone but knew when we needed service. We will be back read more

This place needs to get on everyone's radar!! The ambiance is STELLAR, the service is great, and the food is perfect. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I got the filet mignon and the sauce is impeccable. It was cooked to perfection and the sides were paired perfectly. The Caesar salad was great as well! We came here for Mother's Day and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

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Went here for an Annual Ornament Exchange. There was about 15 of us. They gave us the middle room all to ourselves. Our waitress was incredible (forgot her name), drinks were delicious and the food was very tasty. Vibes are comfy by their "fireplace". Definitely a great spot to even sit at the gorgeous bar and have some cocktails. Should have take more pictures, but was having too much fun. read more

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This place is a little hidden, but the atmosphere is great. The lasagna is the best anywhere around here.

The food was really good. We had the calamari, bruetta, caprese, grilled octopus, short rib tortellini, salmon, and the branzino and they were amazing. The short rib tortellini wasn't the best in my opinion, the sauce was too thick and overpowering for me. Our server, Jacob K, was one of the best servers I ever had. He personally made my Shirley temple and he made everyone laugh when he entered the room. He gave my 3 year old sister a white car on arriving and my 1 year old cousin that arrived a few minutes later. The ambiance was really nice, we had a private room since we had 9 people for my birthday and it was really nice. Long rectangular table with paintings on the wall. Made us feel like royalty. read more

Milan - Birthday Cake - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Such an incredible little gem near Willow Glen. Great service, food and quality. I dine in SF weekly and it's so nice to have fresh ingredients, great portions for very reasonable prices. I'd love to keep this place a secret, but it's too good! We had my daughters graduation dinner with 15 of us in a private room. Lots of wine, cocktails, apps and entree's. The restaurant had several other large parties that night and we had fantastic service the entire night! I love when owners jump in and make sure the staff has help and support. Great family restaurant to support in our city! read more

So delighted we joined friends for dinner at this lovely restaurant! Our evening at Milan in Willow Glen was superb! We started with cocktails and apps; my lemon drop was refreshing, and the calamari and bruschetta both yummy. Our waiter Jacob was marvelous! Humorous, knowledgeable and attentive he offered fine insights to help with our choices. The grilled salmon w/ roasted potato, sautéed spinach and lemon caper aioli was simply delicious! The seafood linguine was declared a hit, too. We were surprised with a tantalizing birthday treat for as Jacob splendidly delivered a beautiful Tiramisu dessert! I'll post photos soon! read more

A friend and I had dinner here recently and we really enjoyed it. Service was very good and the food was delicious. Though they did not acknowledge we had a birthday to celebrate even though I put that on the Open Table reservation. But that is ok as my friend does not like to be celebrated too wildly in public. I started with the Balisico cocktail (peach vodka, basil, apple juice, simple syrup and lime). I really enjoyed this. It was very flavorful and you could really taste the peach which I liked. I later had a glass of their pinot grigio but it was not my favorite. Ok, but not great. My friend started with the calamari: fried calamari with pesto aioli and spicy marinara. It also had some fried zucchini pieces in it. She really enjoyed this dish. I had a piece of zucchini and it was really tasty. Nice, light batter. I started with the Insalta Tricolore: Radicchio, Belgium endives, arugula, crispy quinoa, guanciale, pecorino, mustard dressing. This was delicious. Loved everything in it. It was a nice sized portion. Loved the fried guanciale. Better than bacon. For her entree, my friend had the special of the day which was linguine with clams and shrimp. It was a garlic, butter sauce. It was a bit too spicy for her but she loved it. Ate the whole thing. A ton of clams and shrimp in the dish. For my entree, I had the Risotto alla Milanese: seared scallops, peeled baby heirloom tomatoes in a salsa verde. The scallops were nicely seared and flavorful. The rice was soft and had a nice texture. Overall a really nice dish. For dessert, my friend had the Chocolate mousse with a scoop of vanilla gelato added: decadent blend of dark and semi-sweet chocolate. My friend like that it was very dark and not overly sweet. I had the Breve torta: shortcake, berries, vanilla gelato, blackberry merlot and creme anglaise. This was delicious. Loved the shortcake and the gelato. The berries and sauce were very flavorful. All told, a very good meal with good service. I definitely will be back. read more

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Beautiful interior and amazing dishes. Staff were super nice and helpful. Would definitely go there again. Recommending it to all! read more

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The service here is immaculate. Jacob was our server, and made sure we had everything we needed and checked up on us often. I recommend the mushroom ravioli, super delicious. read more

Milan - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is a higher end Italian fine dining establishment. Great food and service with a smile. One host named Liz was gave excellent service. Everyone here was spot on. Always passed by this place not knowing how delicious the food was being prepared inside. read more

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Wow! What a difference under new management. Service was excellent! The calamari was a litttle different than I remember, but still excellent. I also tried the veal Marsala and chicken parm. Both were spectacular. Lost of cheese on a perfectly pounded thin and still moist breaded breast. The veal had awesome flavor, not too salty mushroom sauce, with fresh vegetables and real mashed potatoes. Good job! read more

3.5 STARS Forgot to make rezzies and need a hot date night place? Milan got you! This was such an unexpected find in Willow Glen because it's the trendiest resto I've been to in the area. Ideal for GNO or a hot date. Plan A didn't work so I found Milan on Yelp. They came through as we were seated promptly without rezzies on a Saturday night. Indoor and outdoor seating (dog-friendly) available. Never heard of Milan before and couldn't find much info other than it opened in February 2023 from the owners of A Bellagio (Campbell). M E N U North Italian Cuisine: Apps, housemade pastas, and entrees (no pizza). Full bar. D R I N K * Hendrick's Gin, shaken w/ a twist ($16): https://tinyurl.com/2rfu9uuw F O O D * Complimentary Bread w/ balsamic vinegar and olive oil The bread reminded me of those take and bake ones but it was warm and free. * Avocado In Pastella: Fried Tempura Battered Avocado Frites w/ calabrian aioli ($15): https://tinyurl.com/2juxbsk8 First thought? Where's the rest of the avocado because $15 for half an avocado is pretty ridic. Unfortunately, the execution didn't make up for it because the batter was soggy and soft. * Mondeghili Milanese: Meatballs w/ san marzano tomatoes, calabrian oil, provolone cheese, garlic toast (3 pc-$18): https://tinyurl.com/4mzmsyc5 Traditionally made with meat scraps, the tender meatballs fared better with the savory and bright tomato sauce. However, $6 for a golf-sized meatball is steep. The accompanying garlic toast was just plain toast but provided the perfect vehicle to sop up the extra sauce. * Ossobucco Di Agnello: Slow Braised Lamb Shank w/ turnips, polenta taragna ($43): https://tinyurl.com/jebjt84e My favorite part of the dish was the deliciously rich and creamy polenta with a kiss of salty sharpness from the cheese. The lamb shank was tender tho a tad dry and on the bland side. S E R V I C E Awesome service from our server (Sedi?) - friendly, warm, and attentive. Despite being the only ones on the patio, she was there when we needed her. Food service was on the slow side which was fine since we weren't in a rush. A M B I A N C E Trendy minimalism with neutrals and the stunning bar being the centerpiece of the indoor dining room. Front patio space is covered and has a nice firepit. P A R K I N G Easy, plentiful parking in the plaza. Overall, great trendy vibes and warm service. I usually temper my expectations for certain cuisines when dining in Silicon Valley (i.e. New American/California and Italian) and the food turned out fine. IMO, the apps were quite overpriced so rounding down. read more

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