I have been to Dacha for a casual dinner with a friend, for a birthday dinner with my mom and her…read morepartner, for an intimate date with my wife, for a special event they held (Georgian Food prix fixe) and for a wedding celebration. Every single time I have felt so very warmly welcomed, nourished and taken care of. This is a unique experience in the San Francisco restaurant scene. Dacha means "summer home", it's a special family getaway and that is how coming to Dacha feels. The beautiful couple that owns the restaurant, Katya and Suki, have put their entire heart and soul into this space. It is welcoming to everyone, but has a special place in the hearts of the LGBTQ community. Do not hesitate to try this spot out. It's incredibly special.

I had been planning to visit Dacha for brunch for a long time, so I was really looking forward to…read morefinally coming here. Unfortunately, this time I left feeling like something was just missing. First of all, their steamer was broken, so the only coffee available was black coffee. Coffee is an essential part of breakfast for me, so that was disappointing. I feel like at a place that focuses on brunch and breakfast, it would be nice to have a good variety of coffee options and different kinds of milk. That said, I really enjoyed the syrniki! I especially liked the slightly brûléed, caramelized top -- it was a fun and unique idea, almost like crème brûlée. Unfortunately, the draniki didn't impress me at all. They were quite hard, especially around the edges, and not juicy at all. The buckwheat with meat also had very little flavor and felt like it was missing salt and seasoning. I honestly don't want to leave a bad review or give the place a low rating because I really like the concept of Dacha, the atmosphere, and the people behind it. I genuinely want to support what they are trying to create. But at the same time, I want my review to be honest, and unfortunately, my experience this time wasn't very positive. I truly wish the team lots of success and hope everything comes together for them. I would definitely like to come back and give Dacha another chance, because I really want to enjoy their food and experience the place the way I had imagined. Maybe we simply came on an off day.

This place has an amazing kitchen! The chef/owner cooks everything by himself with the soul!!! Food…read moreis better than in many restaurants in SF. Their Pretzel with homemade honey mustard is a MUST! Also, bartender Zack just made our night! Such a great customer service. 10000 out of 10! We felt very welcomed!

Delicious pizza, I read reviews indicating as such but was pleasantly surprised. The owner is very…read morefriendly so that made for a nice visit during a quieter time of day. They have a good variety of beers to choose from.

10/10 Cocktails and the Cutest Bartenders! The service ambience and quality here is impeccable! We…read morelove you guys!

Dined in for a birthday celebration. Overall 10/10 Dining experience. The staff is incredibly kind…read moreand extremely professional. The food is delicious and worth the price, and the atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. Connected with the owner Vardan, who is just the sweetest. Went out of his way to add some complimentary surprises for the birthday girl to make the night extra special

Really loved this place. I don't eat Austrian food very often, but everything we ordered was so…read morecomforting and good. We started with the Crispy Spring Roll, which was really good, but my favorite savory dish was the Chicken Paprikash with spätzle. The spätzle is kind of like Austrian mac and cheese/noodles and I loved it. So creamy and comforting, especially with the chicken. We also tried the Auberginen Lasagne, which is their eggplant lasagna. But honestly the desserts might be my favorite part here We tried the Salzburger Nockerl, Apfel Strudel, and Schoko Kuchen and I loved all three. The Salzburger Nockerl was super light and fluffy, the apple strudel with ice cream was so good, and the Schoko Kuchen was rich and chocolatey. I would come back just for dessert. Also tried the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen, a German smoked beer. Definitely a unique one and fun to try. service is fantastic Really cozy place, great food, and definitely somewhere I'd come back to.

I don't eat Austrian food, so it was good to try it out here!…read more I came with a group of friends for a weekend lunch and there was no wait. I got the pork blade chop for my entree and it was so good! The portion was huge as well, and I wasn't expecting that. My friend got the steak and fries, apparently the fries are very well done -- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Service was friendly and quick. Ambiance feels cozy but also fancy as well.

This is the 2nd time we have been and both times it was phenomenal. Excellent food, excellent…read moreservice, the decor and vibe are so welcoming. Both outdoor and indoor seating is great. We had the scallops, sausage and beet salad. Highly recommend all.

The atmosphere was a nice change of pace, and we enjoyed trying something different with the…read moreAustrian menu. The appetizers were great, but the entrées were a disappointment. Our waiter described the pork knuckle special as fall-off-the-bone tender with crispy skin. What arrived was far from that description. We had to saw the meat off the bone with the knife provided, and chewing it felt like an endurance test. Much of it was simply too tough to enjoy. I ended up taking it home to see whether a pressure cooker could salvage it. Yes, it was THAT tough. We also ordered a lava cake, though I wasn't sure how it fit with the restaurant's Austrian menu. The bill for our party of six came to over $600, including an automatically added gratuity and a 3% credit card surcharge. Between the noise, the disappointing entrées, and the overall cost, we unfortunately won't be returning.

I has the goat cheese stuffed crepe with a salad and the French onion soup…read more I can't tell you how amazing the crepe was. The goat cheese was so light and creamy and had a luxurious mouth feel against the crunch of the greens in the salad. Yum. And they def don't skimp on the cheese either. You def get the bang for your buck here. The French onion soup is made right just how it should be. It wasn't too watery or too thick either. Loved every bit of it. Maybe served with a tiny chunk of bread would have been nice, but that's just me. The staff was helpful, kind And most importantly happy. From the maitre'd to the table servers. Very cute cafe that def gives off the vibes of a typical French bistro. Well done and thank you!

Cute place my husband and I like to go for brunch. It makes…read moreus feel like we are overseas on a summer lunch date even when we are here on the east bay haha. Jon-- the owner is super sweet. Get the window seat on a sunny day where they open it up fully. I think more than anything, their ambiance is perfect.

We had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding at the Matterhorn so we wanted for our anniversary to…read morerecreate the magic. Sheila (the hostess!) remembered us, along with our dining preferences, and both her and Thomas our fantastic waiter continued to check in throughout the night. Wonderfully polite, attentive, and kind people. We love the decor - from the bathrooms to the model Switzerland outside the door to the wood carved models on entry. The food itself is absolutely wonderful. The veal is to die for. My husband and I have made a tradition out of coming yearly- so see you guys next year!

Came here for a sec to enjoy a bit of happy hour after the blue angels show…read more I ended up with a vermouth cocktail and shared some sausage and homemade mustard. Both were great! I loved the simplicity of both and overall a great value. There really is nothing like a nice cocktail and mustard. So good. Great little happy hour. I bet this place is absolutely fun during Christmas time. Can't wait to come back and experience it then.

We've been to Lily Cafe many times and always love it, so we were excited to try Lily's Kitchen for…read morethe first time. The space is beautiful -- very stylish, modern, and thoughtfully decorated. The moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a completely different world. The ambiance is really special. The food was excellent overall and definitely had that European/French influence they describe. One of our favorite dishes was the mushroom and potato pancake-style dish, which was rich, comforting, and delicious. We also had the chicken liver, which came with warm toasted madeleines, and the combination of sweet and savory was surprisingly wonderful. We also ordered the pork and the squid ink scallops, and both were very good. The one dish we did not enjoy was the oysters. They came with a tomato-flavored shaved ice/granita topping that was so cold it actually made our mouths hurt, and we could barely taste the oysters underneath it. That one was not for us. Our server was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the dishes, but I do think there was too much upselling. We had already ordered several starters and told him we wanted to wait before deciding how many entrées to order. He strongly encouraged us to order two entrées right away because he felt we would still be hungry. We followed his recommendation, but by the time we finished the earlier courses, we were completely full and ended up taking most of the entrées home. I think when customers say they would prefer to start with a few dishes and order more later, that choice should be respected. We could always have ordered additional food, whereas in this case we ended up overspending, taking food home, and having no room for dessert. That said, we still had a wonderful evening and really enjoyed the restaurant. The food is creative, the atmosphere is beautiful, and it feels like a great place for a special occasion. It is definitely on the pricier side -- our dinner for two with two drinks, several starters, and two entrées came to just over $200. Overall, I'd give it about an 8/10 and would definitely return, especially for a special night out.

Came here on a Friday night, and the place was pretty full. I would highly recommend making a…read morereservation. The restaurant is located in a smaller strip mall with plenty of parking. Note, when most people think Los Gatos, they think downtown, however this restaurant is on the edge of Los Gatos/San Jose. But don't let that deter you, the interior of the restaurant felt trendy and on par. Since this was our first time here and we're not too familiar with Eastern European dishes, we opted for the chef's menu and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing and the presentation was even better. Everything felt very fresh. The egg and the macaron bites are so unique, I would definitely recommend giving them a try. Service was impeccable, I don't think our water glasses ever got even halfway empty before they were refilled. Our server explained the menu and food/wine extremely well. With 10 items on the chef's menu, the portions were perfect. I actually appreciate a menu with more items and smaller portions, allowing you to taste more without feeling too full to eat the last few dishes. One of us has a tree nut allergy and they were able to accommodate them with no problems at all. Something to note, the chef's menu was pretty seafood heavy, which I love, but it might not be for everyone. I did overhear the table next to us sing praises of the short rib, so I will definitely be back to give that a try!

Service was excellent. I believe our servers name was Matt (he was also the host). Very attentive…read moreand willing to answer any questions we had as well as share his opinion if we asked. He recommended an excellent wine based on our likes. Food came out pipping hot and was all delicious. We had duck confeti and jager schnitzel. Ambiance is casually elegant. Highly recommend!

IMHO We enjoyed a…read morespecial friends reunion dinner at one of our favorite restaurants! If you've got a large party (ours was 7), book a 5 p.m. reservation. Most of the tables serve parties of two or four in this cozy restaurant and there are outdoor tables available as well. As always, we were warmly greeted and taken care of by Sal and his front-of-house team. Sal recommended the Austrian Maultier cocktail, ($18) and the Barrel Aged Metropolis ($20) for my hubby and I. We also shared a beet salad, $18, and a cheese pretzel (perfectly soft and salty) with cheese dip, $16. Our entrees included the Pork Cutlet Wiener Schnitzel, $36, and the Veal Cutlet Wiener Schnitzel, $45. These came with a warm potato salad side and bowl of spaetzle. Our friends' entrees included the Veggie Lasagne, $32, Jager Schnitzel, $38, and the Double Cooked Pork Belly, $42. Additional appetizers were the Sausage Trio, $39, and the pan-seared scallops, $28. Dessert was the vanilla souffle, apple strudel, chocolate sacher torte, all delicious, but our favorite was the souffle! Our whole meal experience was memorable due to the fantastic food and epic service. Get thee to Naschmarkt! You will not be disappointed!

Loved the authentic dishes and beverages. Our group had the spectrum of pirogies and schnitzel and…read moreblintzes and borscht. It's was all comfort food and delicious.

Recently, I ate here for the first time ever, but was very disappointed to the point where I will…read morelikely not return for a second meal, especially considering the other great German, Central and Eastern European restaurant options in SF. I arrived to the venue about one hour after they opened for dinner, as I heard they served German and Eastern European style food, and was interested in trying out their menu. However, when I arrived, there was no one there to greet me, and I thus had to wait by the front door for a bit before an employee finally sat me by the front window at a small table chosen by the employee. This was strange, as there was only one small table of customers eating at the venue at that time, and thus it was unclear why there was no employee to great me when I arrived. I noticed the restaurant offered a house draft beer that was $15, which was called a "Honey Beer," which was essentially a beer with warm honey poured into it after it was poured. It seemed expensive, but I assumed that the beer would be large in size, as most German places in SF serve very large glass steins of draft beer for about $15-$20. Concerningly, I was then served a small beer that looked like it was about 12 ounces. Thus, as the other German restaurants in SF price their small draft beers around $9, this meant that Cafe Europa was essentially charging me an extra $6 just to drizzle some honey in my beer after pouring it, which was outrageous. The beer was ok. I also ordered their potato pierogi's, which did not contain any meat, yet cost $16 for a small plate. Thus, I essentially paid $16 for a small amount of flour and potatoes, which seemed unreasonable. They tasted fine though. I then ordered one small berry blintz for dessert, yet was charged $9 for it, which seemed slightly high considering the quantity. It tasted fine, but was not worth $9. The most troubling experience of the evening was when I, after having been seated at my table for about 10 or 15 minutes, was told by the waitress that I would have move to a different table, as one of their "regular" customers wanted to sit where I was sitting, and was claiming that he had a reservation for my table, which the waitress strangely did not seem to know about. It is worth noting that this customer was German, and appeared very anal about the whole situation. To be honest, this has never happened to me in my 45 years of life, and was very denigrating, especially considering the customer and I were the only customers sitting in the entire restaurant at that point. This experience alone made Cafe Europa seem very pretentious, was a huge turn off, and seemed unnecessary. It also ruined my enjoyment of my rip-off beer as well. I then finished my food as quickly as I could, as I wanted to get out of Cafe Europa as soon as possible, as I was getting a nose bleed from the extreme snobbery. I then asked for the bill and the waitress then told me I would need to use a Zelle-like payment gateway from my cell phone to pay for my meal, as their point of sale (POS) system was down. However, the payment gateway added a $2.50 processing fee to my bill, and thus I paid $2.50 extra to help Cafe Europa mitigate its own POS problems. Also, the payment gateway also did not work well on my phone and I, a computer expert, needed help from the waitress to use it in order to pay my bill. I then walked out of that place and waved goodbye to the German guy who was sitting alone at the window at his preferred table, and never looked back. On the bright side, I saved $10 on my meal, as I did not provide any tip at all, as I would have spent about $10 on a 20% tip, had the service quality been at least average. Sadly, this $10 savings was unfortunately the highlight of my evening at Cafe Europa. Considering the economy is about to go into major decline, restaurants like Cafe Europa are going to have a very hard time surviving with this type of mentality. If you are going to charge these types of prices for such a minimal amount of food and drinks, you better provide service levels that warrant it. Put simply, this is not how to treat a first time customer in your establishment guys.