Tasting house exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday along with 5 other friends. The food was immaculate. We tried brussel sprouts, steak, burger, mussels, and a few other items. I enjoyed everything from start to finish. The standout was not food, but the espresso martini. That is a dang good martini (and most places miss with this!) I'm not much of a "drinker" so that should stand for something! Ambiance It was the right type of moody, and I loved that people dressed their best and some were a bit most casual (in my group), and all felt welcomed. Though the lamps on the large table blocked our view or conversation so we did move it to the side but I liked the vibe of the table. Also, the bathroom is clean and selfie worthy (lol!). Service Incredible! Our server, I forgot his name but tall man if that helps. Incredibly knowledgeable, and this establishment does not write down your order, so it takes good memory skills to take so many orders! But even the greeter was so kind and sweet, a young gentleman with curly hair. They were so accommodating because at the last minute, we had some trouble in paradise and needed to push our reservation to an earlier time. They were able to accommodate us and I am extremely grateful! Now getting there, we had no idea that the roads on Santa Cruz would be so traffic heavy (dead stop and I believe an accident too!), so we were exceptionally late (I am a stickler for being on time so you can only imagine the stress I felt). They called to not only check and we were able to communicate our eta etc. I would have completely understood if they canceled our time slot, but instead, they went above and beyond. I just want to say again to the manager, each staff that assisted us, whether it be checking on our eta, hosting us, making our food, taking our picture, it left such a memorable impression and was the highlight our weekend trip. I have since referred this spot to my colleagues looking to try a superb establishment! Thank you so much once again for exceeding our expectations and working with us. I hope to be back for future dinner dates! read more

Was really pleasantly pleased with our dinner here last night. On the fence, this would have been a 4.5 stars if possible. Bustling vibe on a Saturday night. Every table and bar seat taken, a bit loud, but also because of the live music which was a nice touch and enjoyable. The food was quite good. Highlights were the gigante bean soup, which is a nice hearty bean soup with big chunks of ham hock and served with a shatteringly crisp epi which I loved. Great flavor and very artfully arranged. Def would order again. Also tried the mussels which came out with a heaping serving which was great. Only nits were a little more broth would have been nice and seasoning, the mussels were a little bland and slightly too much mustard tones. Also seemed like it could have been hotter. For dinner, I had the fish and chips and the fish was some of the most delicate fried fish I've ever had. Amazing! Mushy peas were ok, needed a little more salt maybe and wasn't overly a fan of the sweet potato chips. My wife had the burger which was top notch, excellent and her fries were the kind I love. Crisp, thin and salty. There was plenty for me to eat her fries with my fish. Dessert was a very nice chocolate mouse with salted marcona almonds on top. The combo of sweet and salty was excellent and a great way to finish the meal. Service was also excellent. Our server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and noticed this morning I received a $20 off dessert if we come back in a month. Nice touch to have repeat customers. Lovely dinner and experience! read more

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Tastinghouse has changed quite a bit since my last review. I love that they are now offering expertly crafted cocktails. Do not sleep on their Espresso Martini (5/5), which comes with a special foam. Their food is also more elevated. Their duck liver pate is to die for, and the Wellington, if you're lucky to snag one of the few they make each night, is worth the wait and price. Definitely worth revisiting, if you haven't been here in a while. read more

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Took my mom here for an early Mother's Day afternoon tea, and it was the BEST experience. We ran a little late because the traffic was insane and they were very sweet and accommodating about it. We did the traditional tea and got to choose from a long list of flavors and each got our own little pot (I got the milky blue absolu which was delicious). They also gave us tea sandwiches, scones and jam, and pastries, and they were all so good! Finished up with a hot towel and a sweet customized card. The staff was all lovely and there was a wonderful piano player the whole time. We will definitely come back (and once I'm not pregnant I'm coming back for champagne and caviar!) read more

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So I literally just stopped by 9pm today with my girlfriend and we were literally were the only ones there. I felt like we rented out the restaurant. Mark was super friendly explained to us about the food. Everything and the service was awesome. Give that man a raise the lamb the tuna oh my God, the tuna. We had the Trout and the wild boar pasta freaking amazing food was awesome. Started off with something to clear our pallet wow. I told my girl we are definitely coming back like we found our date night spot. It was a very nice ambience. read more

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Came here for afternoon tea on a date, and the ambiance was lovely. We were seated by the window, with soft piano music filling the space, which created a very relaxing atmosphere. The service was good, and my husband and I took our time to unwind, catch up, and enjoy a quiet afternoon together. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. I've been to several afternoon tea spots and had high expectations, but this one fell short. The sandwiches were overly salty, and the pastries were excessively sweet so much so that it became overwhelming. There wasn't much to balance out the strong saltiness and sweetness. I ordered the Earl Grey tea, which was quite subtle and lacked the distinct bergamot notes I was expecting. While I truly appreciated the ambiance and attentive service, I wouldn't return specifically for the food. read more

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The live Jazz Fri/Sat is great. Here's the food run-down: 4.7: Rabbit. Very good rabbit sausage, and the sauce is outstanding. 4.7: Chocolate mousse. It's great, and tt tastes like it has a lot of salt. 4.6: Creme brulee with vanilla and tonka bean. The tonka bean is very strong; it has a very seductive flavor. 4.6: Burger. It's good, but not as good as the one at The Table in Willow Glen. 4.6: Sticky toffee pudding 4.5: Smorrebrod small plate 4.0: Basque cheesecake Each course has a wine pairing, with a 6 oz pour of wine. You can get a 3 oz pour for half-price. I have been impressed with all the wine recommendations. read more

We came here for my birthday for the multi course tasting menu, each course was beautifully presented with attention to detail, and the taste was layered and fresh. I love how the tasting experience involved seating at 5 different areas of the restaurant, and was very interactive. We also were shown a map at the beginning with the sourcing locations all over California of the ingredients which was a lovely local touch. All the dishes were themed based on the local specialities and chef's life journey, as well as the in season items of the autumn. Service was exceptional, nearly on par with some Michelin restaurants I've been to. Overall I truly enjoyed the visual and gastronomic variety of the evening and look forward to returning in a different season! read more

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We went for Valentine's Day dinner and unsurprisingly it was packed. Originally, our reservation was for an outdoor table. However, it was rainy and super cold so we were very grateful they were able to accommodate us by moving us indoors. While we waited for our table we enjoyed drinks and the champagne bar. For our appetizer we tried the crab roll after salivating at a nearby tables order. We also ordered the burger and the wild boar rigatoni. As a carb lover, I would have preferred the rigatoni dish had more pasta/sauce. My husband loved the burger. Overall, we had a lovely dinner and Valentine's Day experience here. read more

The manager called to reinstate our reservation and agreed to put something as close as the tasting menu as possible. I'm super appreciative and had an overall good evening, but I'm not sure if we will return. The meal itself took 4.5 hours! We started around 7 and only finished around 1130 when all the customers had left and staff were cleaning, using the restroom, and getting ready to leave. We tried to be patient, but we were exhausted at the end of it. We actually had no idea of what the menu was and only got the printout at the very end. Not sure if it was meant as a surprise/mystery, but there were multiple points during the evening where we were waiting for over half an hour for the next dish to arrive. Some of the staff were really lackluster with service. They would just mumble just a few words really quickly (5 seconds max), plop the dish down and turn around to leave before even finishing their sentence. No eye contact or waiting to get any acknowledgement or feedback from us. It was difficult to get any staff attention to follow-up on what we were eating, and I got a sense some of them were getting annoyed as well. I ended up just getting the menu myself and following along from there instead. The picked mushroom was extremely pungent and sour. We were not a fan and were screaming and spitting it out of disgust. No staff noticed to help and when I gave feedback, the attitude was "well, others like it, I don't see the problem." I had really high hopes for this place. For the money you spend here, the food and service leaves much to be desired. Looking forward to see others review the new tasting menu that will come out next month. I hope others will have a better experience. read more

Even though it's not that far from San Jose, I'm not as familiar with Los Gatos as I could be. I wasn't quite sure where to park, but there is a parking lot behind this place. It wasn't too hard to find and there was a lot of parking on a Saturday afternoon. I came for the afternoon tea. Apparently they do this every Friday and Saturday afternoon. This was one of the most luxurious teas I've been to. They had someone playing the piano in the background, and we were seated with footstools to put our purses on. Everyone in the staff was helpful and gracious with pretty much every weird demand my party had! The food was really good. The sandwiches were actually pretty unique, particularly the one that had a quail egg on it. I did think the scone was super tiny, like maybe a bite of scone! The clotted cream was larger than the scone. The desserts were pretty exceptional. They said they are from Fleur du Cocoa nearby - gotta check that place out. Oh and the tea they served was really great quality tea. I got the darjeeling and it was very velvety tasting. At the end of the meal, they asked us our names, and the hostess gave us each a personalized thank you card! I felt like they really went the extra mile to make this a unique and luxurious experience. With tax and tip, it is almost $100 which is a little pricey but I actually felt like it was worth it. We didn't do any of the add-ons but you could add on champagne or caviar. The cheese add-on sounded good, as did the fries. I think if you were extra hungry, that would be a good option. I also now want to come back and try them for dinner! read more

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Overall 3.5/5 This is our second time eating at the Tasting house. The food last time seemed to be better than this time. The menu changes seasonally and often so none of the items on the menu this time was the same as our first visit. Ambiance 4/5- we sat outside this time and it was not busy nor noisy at all. The street where Tasting house is located is pretty quiet. Service 4/5- attentive service, expected from this price range. Food 3/5- The corn soup was really nice. The steak was a let down, it was cooked to a rare to medium rare and it just seems odd for a skirt steak. I normally like my steak medium rare so it wasn't the doneness but more the texture of the steak being a bit on the chewy side. The fries was also not as "skinny" as I would like but that's ok since is rare to find bistro that serves the very skinny fries one finds in France. The octopus was good, nothing to complain about but for the price it was also not exceptional. The wine by the glass is on the pricey side. Their claim of flame seems to be having 65+ wines by the glass so not surprise, but still pricey! read more

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We came here for Mother's Day afternoon tea. First time we've been here since it became Tasting House, though we used to come when it was Cin Cin Wine Bar. The food was all top quality and was delicious. They partner with Fleur de Cocoa for most of the sweet offerings. I honestly usually don't enjoy afternoon tea, my wife loves it, but I normally end up feeling like I ate a lot processed flour baked items. But this was much better than the usual. Three savory open faced "sandwiches" that were delicately seasoned and had nice touches like small bits of caviar with each bite. The scone and slice of denser loaf (I know that's a terrible description, but I'm not sure what the official name is) were both excellent. I only had a couple of the sweet items on top, because I got too full, but we're looking forward to enjoying them at home. We also ordered a side order of fries, which came with a lemon aioli and individual cute bottle of ketchup were great too, crisp and light, not oily. The tea selection was excellent as well. The food was one thing, but I'll tell you. What was really exceptional was the service. Everyone was so attentive, but in a nice, polite, friendly way. I'd imagine it's selecting genuinely nice, customer service oriented people, but the training program must be meticulous as well. We were just really impressed with the staff here and attention to detail. For example, when the tea comes out, they have one server per tea kettle to come out and pour the first cup for every member of your party at the same time. Such attention to detail is rare these days even at pricey places. They never seemed to take any customer for granted and even gave an individual thank you note to each person. They had a live string quartet playing music when we were there. Very skilled players too. Finally, the place was decorated in a very classy way, with attention to detail. Both the furnishings itself, the plates, the stool to let the ladies set their bags on. Whoever owns and manages this place is doing an exceptional job, as well as each individual who works here. Complements to you all - you made our Mother's Day outing really special and we appreciate all of your efforts. We'd love to try the main menu as well and look forward to coming back. read more

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I came to try their new tea service and it didn't disappoint! We ordered the tea for 2 and got a glass of champagne to accompany. They have a long list of teas to choose from, my only complaint is there were no descriptions for the teas so it was difficult to figure out what was what. In the end we chose two different teas, and they come out in the CUTEST square tea pots. The tower of food was good! I wasn't a huge fan of everything but I really enjoyed getting to try everything. The vibes were fancy since it's primarily for wine tasting. The service was above and beyond! They were so attentive and helpful and even gave us a cute little note. This is a sit down and enjoy your time type of experience. We ended up staying for 2.5 hours chatting and snacking. read more

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Tasting House is a Los Gatos gem with an excellent wine and champagne by-the-glass list, so perfect for a special night out or celebration. We sat in the bistro seating by the bar on a Friday -- there is live music, so it can get quite loud as an FYI. The menu is from local growers but is very Northern European influenced, so be ready for some delicious, hardy dishes. The head chef was out sick for the night so we were unable to order the tasting menu, but the January 2026 bistro menu was quite fulfilling. To start, we had the crab roll (think lobster roll, but with Dungeness crab) and smørrebrød (a Danish open-faced sandwich with rye bread) with smoked sturgeon, including some exceptional wine pairing suggestions from the knowledgeable staff. For our mains we had the fish and chips and the wild boar rigatoni. The fish was moist yet flaky and crispy which paired great with the mushy peas. The 'chips' were large wedges of purple potato-- good but quite dense. The wild boar was filling-- some of the meat was dry while other pieces quite moist. The homemade rigatoni was flat (it's fresh so don't expect your perky round pasta) and a touch undercooked, but overall the dish had great flavor. To wrap up the meal, we had the sticky toffee pudding. It came out as a slice (dense bordering dry) covered in toffee and vanilla ice cream. The cake paired with the ice cream was necessary but balanced flavor nonetheless. We would give the restaurant a 4.5 (although you can't give halves here) because the quality of the food is great, the staff knowledge of the wine is exceptional, but the attentiveness and attention to detail could use some work (spacing between courses, waiting a considerable amount of time for plates to be cleared, having to take several minutes to hunt down leftovers...that shouldn't be the case. One time they didn't even bring us our leftovers which was half of a whole meal..not cool). All in all, great meal and wine. We look forward to coming back and trying the tasting menu along with the impressive wine selection available. read more

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I've been to the tasting house a few times for their incredible wine selection but have never eaten there. However, after sitting at the bar, I was encouraged to look at the food menu by Brandon, the bartender. He was so right! The Ham Hock Bean soup and artisan bread - it was so good. Then! The cocktails. Wow - I was so impressed by the high end quality and service. It was a Barrel Aged Manhattan then he made a special drink that was amazing. It was so smooth and flavorful. The bar was even packed but it was like a VIP experience between the food, cocktails and service. read more

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We had dinner at The Tasting House and walked into a lively, full restaurant with a live jazz band. Right away, we realized that sitting too close to the music would be overwhelming, so we requested a table in the back half of the restaurant. Throughout the night, the atmosphere was enjoyable, but unfortunately, the piano overpowered the singer, making it hard to hear the vocals. That said, we really enjoyed our experience. The service was excellent and quite attentive, very unexpected for this bistro environment. The only downside was the slow pacing. While we typically appreciate a relaxed dining experience, our meal--without a tasting menu--still took three hours. It truly reflected the leisurely French dining style. Most of the dishes were good, though a couple weren't quite to our taste. Next time, we'd love to return and try other options. The menu is quite small, so hopefully, they rotate some dishes. We also noticed many couples enjoying the tasting menu, which we'd consider for another visit. One thing to note--parking in Los Gatos at night can be tricky. There's free parking in the back, but it fills up quickly on weekends, so plan accordingly. Overall, the vibe was fantastic--thoughtfully artistic, charming, and well-executed. read more

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My wife and I came here for the Valentine's Day special. It was supposed to be $150 per person, but since my wife was pregnant at the time, we were not able to get the first or second course just to be safe, so it was $120 each, which was fine. Our first course was the duck salad, was probably the best thing we had while we were there, and the Old fashioned was pretty good. The reason for the bad review is the main entrée: the prime rib. It was one of the worst my wife and I have ever had, and to be more specific, it was fatty, overly gummy, and quite literally cooked raw. There was no saving it. It was served with horseradish and mushrooms, but that was really all there was. There were no sides to go with it. It was a massive piece of prime rib that was completely undercooked and a low-quality, stringy, gummy mess. My wife and I theorized that because we had an early reservation on Valentine's Day, we may have received the first batch of prime ribs, which might have contributed to how undercooked it was. We tried to tough through it, thinking maybe our palates weren't sophisticated enough for something prepared this way or that this was the standard. However, after reflecting on the experience that evening and the next day, we realized it was simply a bad prime rib. To be honest, we wish we had just come for a regular dinner instead of the Valentine's Day special. That said, the service was great, and the dessert was okay. Still, considering we drove over an hour and spent about $360 on a salad, an undercooked prime rib, an old fashioned, and some tiramisu, I don't recommend coming here for special occasion like valentines day. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place sooner. This fine dining but accessible restaurant is incredible. We've celebrated birthdays and anniversaries here, dropped in for impromptu dinners, pregame beverages - it's good for it all. Chef is a creative powerhouse with a solid team in the kitchen who continue to fascinate us with creative and delicious dishes. Mary and the rest of front of the house make you feel as welcome as you would at a close friend's house. Their wine list is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood! read more

A friend suggested Tasting house to me, for our anniversairy dinner I checked the menu, I thought 15 tasting ? Seems a lot however I made a reservation for the 15 tasting menu worried that we wont finished it all up. Well ! We did, the samples were small and mostly light, hardly any carb. Everything from start to end! WOW!!!! This was to celebrate our 30+ anniversasry ! WOW! Both of us left the dinner amazed ! For successful marriage this was our most memorable experiences right here. We both were speach less at the end of the evening, we felt it worth every single dime we paid. The food was outsdanding, clean, carefully put together, flavorfull. The service was amazing ! Because we had the tasting menu we had multiple servers, they were all amazing, not to forget the ambience was amazing lively, if you want someplace quiet this place is not for you because they have live music on Saturday . Since we had the tasting menu for 2 we sat on this beautiful round table on the corner by the wine storage window glasses, so it will be easy for them to come in and out to serve the food, the chairs were so comfortable, we felt like a superiour. Instead of doing the pairing we purchased a bottle od red, we both loved it. With a surprise they took us to the tea room to end the evening with a tea ceremony, we didn't expect that and handed a little bag of tea to take home. So you know we went back to try their restaurant 11/2 month later! Our feelings were the same and will go back again soon! Tasting house is solid for all it has to offer read more

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This review is for the afternoon tea specifically. My friend and I wanted treat ourselves to this experience after a year of hard work. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays and was so cozy inside. We got a great seat right by the front window in some very comfy chairs. The host and our server were both friendly and inviting. The chose our teas and after a little wait we received our tea and then our food set. There were a few things which unfortunately diminished our experience. First, I was a bit surprised that they serve tea bags and not loose tea- which didn't match our expectations at the price point of this service. Notably, the kettles the tea were served in were beautiful iron pieces. The food, which was kindly explained by the server, was mediocre. Some items we enjoyed like the huckleberry jam, the salmon toast, and the sturgeon toast, however the items that were said to have a japanese style milk bread didn't seem to have the soft fluffy texture that is traditional to this style of bread. Lastly the most disappointing were the scones, which we baked under and served to us with raw batter in the center. We let our server know and he offered to bring us out fresh ones. While the second batch were clearly baked more the center still had a bit raw, which at that point we were full so didn't feel like it needed to be brought up again. We were really excited to try this restaurant. With many of the other aspects of the experience being great, it's sad the main part - tea and food was a miss and not the caliber we were expecting. I'd be open to trying the dinner menu instead next time, but don't plan to return for afternoon tea. read more

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Had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday last night. Food needs a lot of work: - Caesar salad had overwhelming anchovy flavor - chicory salad had far too much mustard/horseradish flavor and was over dressed - steak frites at $55 was terrible - a small tough piece of meat, 1 of the 3 we ordered was way over cooked and they had to make new one. They did comp that steak. All 3 steaks had lots of gristle/fat. Ewww.... - boar pasta was good - appetizer menu very limited - had 3 raw fish items and 1 meat (lamb tartare). If you don't test those items there's not much else but the bad salads we got. Service was mixed - staff is big but service isn't very coordinated among them. Example - we ordered a bottle of wine, then a different person came to ask us if we wanted wine. One of the waiters wasn't aware the wine list that was part of the dinner menu only had tasting portions and no bottles so was surprised when we asked for the bottle wine list. (The restaurant premise is all about the wine). And maybe that's the problem - great wine list but their food just doesn't taste good at all. Prices the usual over priced Silicon Valley restaurant but without the food at that level it's a terrible value. Will not return... what happened to CinCin that was there before? Miss it! read more

Wow! I only recently found out that the Tasting House was offering Afternoon Tea Service Priced at $75, the service includes: Sandwiches: Served on house-made milk bread. Scones: Freshly baked served with clotted cream and preserves. Pastries: made in-house daily, includes cream puffs, financiers, and petite fours. My photos don't do these delicious pastries justice. There's inside and outside seating. Inside seating is elegant and welcoming. There was a pianist that added to the ambiance of the restaurant. It was a beautiful day and we requested to be seated outside, they happily accommodated us though I think the preference is to setup the afternoon tea inside the restaurant. So big kudos to them for being accommodating. All the pastries were absolutely delicious. I have been to many high teas in England and in Indonesia and this can easily be in my top 5. The experience was a 10 out of 10. I'm especially happy that this gem is pretty much in my backyard. I could come here weekly if possible. Presentation is everything and Tasting House knocks it out of the park. I shouldn't give away their adorable surprise at the end of your dining experience but you get a lovely scented hand towel with the most delicate of flowers on the hot towel with a personalized handwritten note card thanking you for dining with them. I was not expecting that, as I've never experienced that at any other restaurant. Parking can be limited as there is a small parking lot very close by, but you can also find other parking if you don't mine walking a few minutes. read more

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We went for the high tea on a Saturday. Delish food with lots of great options to add on! This place is really a hidden gem. My friend and I agreed that the high end champagne flight was hands down the beat flight we have ever had. (And we have had many champagnes over the years) The service was so warm and friendly. They have such sweet personalized touches too. The place itself is classy and warm-very nice surprise as the outside is modest. read more

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Updated Review for my recent visit in May 2025 - Always love starting off in the Champagne/wine room for drinks before dinner. JP is always such a treat to chat with & love his recommendations always. Dinner was lovely - we had Fries (a MUST), Brussel sprouts which were perfectly cooked & the Dover Sole - which I was Very hesitant about - was outstanding! We had Gnocchi - Now this was delightful!! I have noticed they have stepped up service which is lovely. Thank you Tasting House team for keeping food & experience up to par! ps. I'm also a Champagne club member & love my pick-ups & the selections that are picked. read more

I have enjoyed many delicious moments at the Tasting House, from a celebratory glass of champagne in the Champagne Bar to the Chef's Tasting Menu with clients and friends. A few days ago, I finally was able to experience their high tea; Tea at the Tasting House is a must! From the moment you arrive & are seated by the incredible hostess Cindy to the final touches, including a special thanks; prepare to escape to days gone by. Every detail from the tablescape to the menu, the grand piano being played in the lounge to the selection of teas served in cast iron pots from France, inspires joy and relaxation. The sandwiches & other in house made bites are delicious, the service impeccable, but not imposing and deserts....ahh! Move over Savoy-High Tea at the Tasting House has arrived; a hidden gem for all to enjoy read more

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I visited Tasting House last night for my birthday, and I can honestly say it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, Bryan made us feel incredibly welcome. He was attentive, friendly, and really made the evening feel special. It was my birthday, and he went out of his way to ensure everything was perfect. We opted for the tasting menu, and WOW, each course was an absolute masterpiece. The presentation of each dish was nothing short of stunning, showcasing the attention to detail and artistry of the kitchen. The flavors were exceptional, and the quality of the ingredients was evident in every bite. It's clear that this French restaurant doesn't just focus on taste, but on creating a complete sensory experience. Bryan's expertise and thoughtful wine pairings added another layer of enjoyment to the meal. He really took the time to understand our preferences and recommended wines that complemented each dish perfectly. The overall experience was seamless from the impeccable service to the gorgeous dishes and top notch wine. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday. A huge thank you to Bryan and the team at The Tasting House for making it so special. I'll definitely be back for another unforgettable experience! read more

High tea at Tasting House - absolutely lovely. Every detail, from the elegant serve ware to the perfect tea sandwiches and pastries, to the long list of unique teas and wonderful champagne, was designed to delight. The service was outstanding as always. Such a treat! read more

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I walked in solo on a random Friday. Honestly I could write a novel just about the warm welcoming I received from everyone there. Dean was the star of the show, making sure I felt present in a bar surrounded by couples. A savory cream puff was the amuse buche. Beef carpaccio mmmm classic but so good which paired heavenly with my red whose name I don't recall unfortunately. The blanc de blanch champagne with the hamachi danced together with the smoke. The music was outstanding, so transient. The kicker was really the tea I was sent home with at the end of my meal. Although I wanted to have a third course, I was awfully full and ended it short. I long to return soon to try a dessert which I'm sure must be amazing. Go here with a loved one, you'll both love it. read more

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Wow! What an incredible experience! JP was an incredible host. The champagne bar is quaint and intimate. Cindy was there as well and just brought such joy and energy into our experience. They were setting up for a big Oktoberfest extravaganza happening later in the day but treated us like royalty while having to do so many other tasks. I can't wait to go back! read more

I really don't like leaving a review like this. In fact, I reached out to the owner of the restaurant to provide some feedback before posting this and received a thoughtless response that he "would forward it along..." First, let's give credit to Chef Julian and the spectacular creations that come out of his kitchen. The food is so fresh and every aspect of every item is well flavored and so beautiful to look at. Sometimes It's hard to eat the art, but we do find our way. My feedback is around our overall customer experience. We've now visited 4 times. Visit 1: We enjoyed the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairing where we had this incredible experience of both food and service. (5/5) Visit 2: Picking up a to-go Wellington for a holiday dinner and receiving the package literally wrapped in a gift box was very special and memorable. The Wellington was amazing. (5/5) Visit 3: Midday pop-in for some patio drinks. The host sat us outside where we continued to sit without receiving a menu, seeing a server, being offered water, or anything for 30 minutes. We left. Boo. (0/5) Visit 4: Returned for a birthday dinner. We had planned this dinner for a couple weeks and it was something I was really looking forward to. It had to be the Wellington! (2.5/5) Let's focus on this visit for a moment. Dani was our server and we know her from previous restaurants. She's always very kind, helpful, and welcoming. I don't think the experience I'm describing below is her fault at all. It feels more like a lack of prioritization overall for the outdoor diners' experience. Recognizing that the Beef Wellington is not on the "Chef's Tasting Menu," I was surprised to learn it would take 1 hour to receive it once the order was placed. However, the restaurant knows this and there's an opportunity for the server to recommend something to start with and/or just have more of an overall experience in anticipation of this magnificent entree. Maybe some specific recommendations? Maybe something should be included like a starter/side--something to complement the entree? It seems like we would have just sat there for 1 hour waiting at this empty table, had we not pieced together some things to have in advance. There was a lot of waiting for service, it was a little hard to order wine, it took 4 people to figure out the heater behind us, flies were abundant, and someone could have stuck a candle in my Wellington to simply acknowledge this was a birthday. They did offer a polaroid photo, but we were not in the mood at this point. Even though we didn't order a dessert, after spending $500, one would think a complimentary something or other might present itself. Lastly, while people may choose to sit outside, they're getting an "annexed" experience and do not feel like they're part of the restaurant. We don't feel prioritized and our experience is not being prioritized. read more

Well this was pretty darn cool! Such a lovely and unique menu, great wine selection, cozy but not crowded vibe - it's great having such an excellent restaurant in LG. The service was impeccable and detailed without being intrusive. I could tell how proud they are. Chef is top- shelf in creativity and quality. We had 2 small plates that we shared and split a main dish. All yummy and unique- and at excellent prices. All the wines, we'll recommend by Riley, were excellent and also well priced. One thought- I loved the idea of a pianist and their song choices were cool. Just kinda loud for the space. But maybe it's me read more

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Enjoyed our meal at the tables outside, a bit loud inside with piano music. Menu of wines is extensive but watch out, they were out of the "value-priced" Cabernet so we ended up spending way more than intended ($150/bottle). Food was beautifully presented and tasty. This is a good place for a special meal. Service was efficient and leisurely. read more

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What a great day! The weather was perfect. We sat outside on a Sunday afternoon for a very generous champagne tasting that we paired with caviar. The service was impeccable. Gluten free crackers were the icing on the cake! read more

Tasting House - Excellent service! - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This review is in reference to the wine bar side of things. First thing I will say is walking in with the live music, dark interior, white linens, wine storage, just all of it, perfectly designed to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Everything was good. No recommendations. Just trust your instincts. The staff was professional and classy. Overall, well done. read more

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Had a wonderful experience at dinner this Saturday night. Ordered their tasting menu and a wine pairing. Everything was great, but the dinner was way too long. Not sure if they were just running behind but originally the lady waiting on our table said it takes 2-3 hours total which is a lot but sounded ok. It took us almost 3.5 hours and we took last two dessert courses to go as it was just taking way too long. There were total 15 courses. I felt like if they did maybe 9-10 and made them a bit larger portions and had them come out a bit faster the experience would have been better. Food was tasty, wines were good, service was good (a bit slow), tea service at the end was a very nice touch. That's also why i wish it did not take as long as it did so i could actually enjoy it instead of rushing as we couldn't be there for over 4 hours I would come back though to try their regular menu. It looked delicious! read more

This is now my new FAV spot when I'm in town! Met a gf here for some drinks and we definitely got more than drinks. We arrived at about 4:30pm and sat at the bar. The restaurant was not full yet. We ordered our glasses of wine, you can do a half glass or a full order. Then we ordered some food - oysters and tuna. Both are a must! Then we refilled our glasses and ordered more food - lobster ravioli and lamb, these are a must x2! Amazing flavors and perfectly cooked. Service was amazing Restaurant looks awesome, quaint and inviting. Pricing is good for the food and wine that you get. Perfect ambience. Will definitely return with more ppl to show off this awesome restaurant! read more

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I'll start with the positive. The ambiance was great. Sinatra-themed music gave way to a live jazz trio. That, with the candle-lit vibe, made it feel like a posh SF/NYC restaurant with a chill, relaxed atmosphere. The food was fine, not great. The smorrebrod starter was very good as was my wife's steak frites. However, the lyonnaise salad was over dressed and a few chips in my fish and chips were undercooked to the point of being crunchy. The service is why I'm writing this review and I really don't like having to write bad reviews, and can't remember the last time I did so. When the server took our cocktail order, I ordered a drink not on the menu. When I placed my order, she asked me to wait while she confirmed whether or not they had a specific ingredient. After some waiting, she returned to tell me they did not and offered me another cocktail. Not a big deal. I declined. Instead, I ordered a beer off the menu. After some more waiting, I was informed that they did not have that beer either, would I like something else. At this point, not wanting my wife to wait any longer for her drink, I said I'd be fine with water. My wife and I had a chuckle because I seem to have an uncanny knack for ordering the very things restaurants happen to be out of that day. After some more waiting, my wife's drink arrives along with the beer I'd ordered (the one I'd been told they didn't have any of) with the explanation "we found one". A short while later, we order our food which included two starters with the recommended pairings. Our starters come out, and the servers who brought them out were super professional - they were the highlight of the service this evening. After a couple of minutes, our server asks us how the food is. We say fine, but we still don't have the wine to go with them. She hurries off. The "pairings" eventually come when we are halfway through our starters. At this point, we realize the restaurant is a little off their game tonight. Not a big deal, we can roll with it, we are in no rush. Mains came, we ate, but it took a while to clear the table. At this point, we figured this was just the relaxed way they do things. After clearing the plates, the host asks if we want dessert, we take a look at the menu, and order just dessert drinks. A few minutes after the host takes our dessert order, our server comes by to offer a look at the dessert menu. Clearly communication is off. Finally, the host brings my wife's drink comes out, but they didn't have my order, so she brought me "something better". Not wanting to wait any longer, and wanting to be a good sport since it was close enough, I accepted it. Another chuckle for me ordering something on the menu that they're out of. However, what had been a comedy of errors, quickly turned into a moment of disrespect. A couple of minutes into enjoying our after dinner drinks, the host returns informing us that she needs the table and offered to move us to a different table in the bar to finish our drinks. My wife declined and asked for the check. Great restaurants do not make mistakes. When mistakes do happen, good restaurants own them; bad restaurants do not. After all the minutes of waiting we did for them, patiently rolling with their multiple service hiccups, they can't wait a couple minutes for us to finish our drinks? Did they not recognize that we were still there because of all the waiting we did for them? If they needed the table so badly, why not tell us when they offered us the dessert menu? In the end, it felt they were more interested in our money than in providing the experience we paid for. We will not be back. read more

Go before it gets Michelin reviewed!!! One of THE best gastronomy experiences in the South Bay. The ambiance was so cozy, intimate while classy- French bistro style - with live music. It felt lively and warm. Now let's get to food! Presentation, timing, flavor profiles, textures, taste, diversity, uniqueness - you know name they had it and knocked it out of the park!! We went for the 15 course tasting menu, which can I say was worth every $175 dollar!! They infused global food cuisines into Californian eg they had pani puris (with beet powder cover) stuffed with venison tartare!! And it was delicious! Fennel salad in an oyster shell was beyond. The mushroom soup was a burst of umami going between warm and cold textures. Main courses included fish chicken AND beef - they didn't skimp out on anything - and each topped the next. Dessert was immaculate. Usually desserts push me over the edge with unwanted fullness but chef Julian kept it delicate, intricate, delicious and light. Cutest thing: they had a super cute game where they personalized your palette cleanser food option! I won't spoil it for you but it was super cute (hint: if you get the tech bro option, they serve your course on a circuit board!) Not to mention, the warmth of service and care towards diners. They sent us home with delicious tea and baked goods since we were in a rush. Also want to highlight: Insane wine collection and pairing!! (You don't have to go for the pairing for the chefs tasting if you don't want to spend behind it, you can't go wrong with getting a couple of glasses) Oh they also have a cute little bubbles bar hidden. Super cute. I can't rave any more about it - you just need to find a reason and go for yourself. I promise it's a wonderful culinary experience!! Here's a quick TikTok video on my experience: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2kBscmS/ read more

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Just getting to write this... taken here on a date night. Was an amazing experience. We had the best seat in the house in front of the windows in the most comfy chairs. The atmosphere was on point. Good smooth Jazz playing, table setting was beautiful, and we were greeted by a very friendly staff. The food was delicious. We had the Corn Soup which sound simple but wow the flavor in this was so rich and surprising. It stood out. We also had the Lamb that was out of this world. The Octopus was grilled, very different than I've had before and was grilled to perfection. Then we were served the fish...I believe it was Dover Sole, which they brought out on a cart and de-boned it right at the table. Fascinating to watch as well as delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly. Daisy our server was on top of everything. Highly recommend this spot for a date night or any night you'd like to level things up a notch. read more