We had a wonderful meal at Tomatina in the Mercado Santa Clara shopping center. The hostess is always so kind and sweet--she remembers my son and me whenever we visit. We were seated immediately, our waitress was lovely and attentive, and all of our food arrived promptly. The only uncomfortable part was a large group seated behind us who were loudly using profanity every few seconds. I was dining with my six-year-old, and it was disappointing that a group of adults showed so little consideration for the families around them. When I quietly mentioned it to the hostess, she handled the situation with such grace and immediately moved us to another table. The staff acted quickly, kindly, and without making us feel uncomfortable. I truly appreciated how understanding they were. The food was amazing! We ordered the spaghetti pomodoro, potato leek soup, the kids' penne with Alfredo sauce, and bread. Everything was fresh, delicious, and excellent quality. A lovely experience overall, made even better by the caring and professional staff. We will definitely return read more

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Ask for the lunch menu it's portions are big enough to fill two male coworkers sharing the pasta and the pizza. And it comes with soup each. Ambiance is booth seatings, it's pretty casual, could be good for dates, good for friend and family Service was pretty normal even thought there was not many people in the store, the server came pretty late, it's fine though I got Italian sausage and mushroom for the mini pizza read more

Tomatina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We always come for dinner here but this time was really bad service We order antipasto salad never arrive I have to ask for water the server she was not even make effort to update the service and the have only 4 tables I'm disappointed about the customer service I told her I don't need the plate anymore she was careless if you keeping like this very soon you will don't have any customer. Hopping you update you service read more

Tomatina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great happy hour prices & food/drinks! Also plenty choices! 6 food items, from a 2 topping mini pizza, meatball sliders, shrimp.....14 - yes 14!- $7 cocktails! Staff is great & very friendly. I come alone but never feel lonely. Great place to sit & wait for traffic to ease up. read more

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Movie and dinner with my son, brought us here. It's located in the same parking lot as the AMC theater. Tomatina has ample seating with a wood burning stove for their pizzas. It's large open, dining spot. The staff is fast and friendly. The food is tasty, but not knock your socks off good. I'd definitely come to try out their pizza, especially after watching a movie. read more

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I'll be honest -- the food looks good, but the overall experience didn't really land for me. The garlic bread was the highlight. Very garlicky, warm, and flavorful -- easily the best thing we had. The lemonades were also great, and the fact that refills are only $1 is a plus. For my main dish, I ordered what I believe was the Winter Pasta (pasta tossed in olive oil with sausage). The flavor itself was just okay, but there was far too much oil. I asked for extra sausage, and it came out heavily coated in oil with a fried smell that wasn't very appealing. Because of that, I barely ate it and didn't even take it to go -- I mainly stuck to the garlic bread and lemonade. What ultimately stood out in a negative way was the cleanliness. When I use a restaurant restroom, I expect it to be clean, and unfortunately that wasn't the case here. The bathroom didn't appear well-maintained -- even the toilet seat wasn't clean -- and it gave the impression that the space wasn't being regularly upkept. That lack of upkeep extended into the dining area as well. The restaurant felt rundown, with worn furniture and leather booth seating that had broken trim. Overall, the condition of the space didn't feel aligned with a well-maintained dining environment. Would I return? Probably not. Cleanliness is important to me, and between the condition of the restaurant and the food being underwhelming, it just wasn't a place I'd choose to revisit. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality of our meal. We got the caprese piadine, Tuscan arrabbiata pasta, and the meatball appetizer. Everything was fresh and super tasty, the piadine bread was a little charred and stretchy and delicious. The arrabbiata pasta was good but not our favorite thing, it was super spicy and didn't have as much flavor as we hoped but it was still enjoyable. There were tons of other things we wanted to try on the menu, and the prices are fair for big portions, friendly service, so we will be back to try more! read more

Tomatina - Tuscan arrabbiata pasta - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Well this was probably the most "meh" meal I've had in a while. - Penne Carbonara: ordered this off their "not so secret" menu. While it was okay on its own right, it's also so far from the fantastic carbonaras I've eaten in Italy that I would barely call it one. - Roasted chicken wings: got these in buffalo and kind of regret it. Didn't really hit the spot especially considering the price. Overall, the food quality felt more like at a random bar than a nice restaurant. Service was kind of slow and no complimentary bread was a letdown. read more

Tomatina - Buffalo Roasted Chicken Wings - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My family and I love this place and have been coming to this location for years! Their service is always the best and the food always comes out great! We always get their house made garlic rolls which comes in oil that gives it the perfect taste! I got the espresso martini which I have had before and it is one of the best espresso martinis I have had yet! For mains, I usually always get the roasted salmon which comes with alfredo pasta and cooked spinach. The salmon, pasta, and spinach in one bite taste so good which is why I keep getting it. My family loves the summer parpadelle pasta and the tuscan pasta was so flavorful! read more

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4 stars for happy hour, 3 stars overall. I've been to Tomatina less than a handful of times but we came to this location on the 4th of July before going to watch the fireworks at Great America across the street. They still offered happy hour u til 6pm even though it was a holiday, score! For happy hour almost all the cocktails are half off and there's some food choices as well. I ordered the mini pizza with a choice of two toppings for $8. For $8 it's a good deal and I like that they let you pick two of your own toppings. Also tried the sangria margarita from the happy hour menu and it was decently strong. My mom ordered the meatball sliders for $8 as well. You get 3 sliders with full size meatballs. It was also tasty. From their regular menu, my brother ordered the pasta trio and another person ordered the chicken gemelli. My niece ordered pasta with Alfredo sauce off the kids menu. Their pasta is ok, one person said the pesto and Alfredo didn't have a lot of flavor. The restaurant was clean including the bathrooms. Service was quick and helpful. If you sign up for their rewards program you get $10 off even if you sign up right at the table with the QR code. Overall not bad, I'd definitely come back for happy hour. read more

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Food was Yummy, not sure if on this day, the AC was broke or that's just how it is, sheesh! It makes it's kinda hard to enjoy & actually taste if your food is good, if your not comfortable Service was great, from the time we walked in, got seated & waited to order & get our food. Pricing for the items, I think is so so, everything we ordered from the menu, for us was it was so good, we had No Leftovers, besides the kids food Located in a Big Plaza, with a ton of restaurants & movies, so it tends to get pretty busy All The Time & parking is always a challenge, but even if you park a little further & have to walk, why not? read more

Tomatina - Hummus - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We walked in and were seated right away, which is always a great start. The restaurant is small but super cute, with an open kitchen and a cozy bar area that gives it a great vibe. Service was fast and friendly, and the food was delicious. I ordered the cheese pizza from the kids' menu for my son, and I was impressed by the portion size...definitely generous for a kids' meal. It also came out first, which is a HUGE win when dining with a toddler! I ordered the wings with the Cajun Alfredo sauce which was absolutely amazing. I also have to give a special shoutout to the ranch dressing. It was sooo good (yes, ranch matters!). My husband ordered the lasagna and loved every bite. Even the drinks were on point. I usually order a Prosecco-based mixed drink, and most bartenders get it wrong, but this bartender (who was also our waiter!) made it perfectly. Everything from the food to the service to the drinks was spot on. Absolutely perfect experience, and we'll definitely be back! read more

I have been to Tomatina a couple of times and thought nothing more to it than an upgrade to Olive Garden that I wouldn't prefer to go if I had a choice. However on my most recent visit, they had a special which I really liked: A crab and artichoke ravioli. I also tried their Chicken Marsala. Both were really well made. The ravioli used real crab. I ordered a similar dish in The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown and the latter's dish I could tell used canned crab. The server Jorge was warm and said that they have monthly and weekly specials. Having tasted a special and entree from here, I am already looking forward to coming back. read more

Tomatina - 1/31/26 weekend special: Crab and Artichoke ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I always enjoy my time here drinks are amazing the staff are above and beyond so kind . read more

Tomatina - I love this place , I always come with my coworkers - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The service was horrible they took FOREVER and brought the incorrect entrees half of our table had food some had NONE I asked for 3 box and they never came my server completely ignored me read more

Food spectacular- delicious , nothing overcooked , most likely they cook on GOOD OILS .Service on the top , clean place. Definitely Hidden Gem for Italian food lovers . Not too busy through weekends . Served well , good attitude of the waiters. Not overpriced. I highly recommend . read more

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I come to this location and the Westgate one as well. I've had several of their pastas, and piadines which i highly recommend! They are soooo tasty! My favorite one is the steak one. You can tell they make their food with fresh ingredients as well. The drinks are amazing plus the prices and the bartenders are great people! My favorite drink is the blood orange Manhatten. I come here for a friend's night and family dinner. It's just always so welcoming! Best place in the Bay for Italian food! read more

Great service, fabulous food and drinks. Romantic and casual atmosphere. Wonderful restaurant to meet friends, family and if you are on a date. What I appreciate is this restaurant is near the AMC theater and you can continue your date, hanging out with your friends/family and Starbucks is nearby. read more

TLDR: I love a good chopped salad, and Tomatina's does not disappoint. I used to eat this salad regularly back in the day when I was a student at SCU (2006-10) and let me tell you -- some things never change in the best way possible! I can't speak to much else, as it's been over two decades since I have dined in *shocked emoji*, but the chopped salad was exactly what I remembered and it definitely hit the spot. Longer: I was stuck at this particular Plaza in Santa Clara in a pretty foul mood (was expecting to have a ride home... ride needed to go save someone else and sacrificed me). I unsuccessfully tried to fix my sadness by (window) shopping at TJ Maxx before heading to Caltrain. Once I exited the store, I took a hard look around the Plaza and realized not much had changed since my last visit over one decade ago. Then Tomatina came into view and I knew I needed to bring a salad on the train with me so I could complete my journey home. I placed the order online while I putzed around the parking lot, and walked into Tomatina just a few min before the order was expected to be ready. A hostess greeted me warmly, took my info, and went to the kitchen to check in the order. She emerged with a brown paper bag, asked me if I needed utensils, and passed it over the counter with a smile. Better believe as soon as I sat down on Caltrian I dug in, and it was long gone by the time we pulled into the King St Station. read more

Tomatina's Santa Clara is a fine place t eat. The wait staff is very friendly and accommodating. The space is sparkling clean. The meat pizza was very ample for four people. Anchovies are available! The bottom crust of the pizza is quite chewy and soft and very difficult to cut with a smooth edged knife. But the flavors are delicious. Parking is in the huge lot and the restaurant is just across the parking lot from the movie theater. read more

I went in here while waiting for a friend to be ready. I saw online that it was the season for butternut squash ravioli. Yum! I arrived during happy hour but I already knew what I wanted before I arrived. It was quiet which was perfect. I'm glad I wasn't in a rush because I got my drink, salad and appetizer right away and then had to wait quite a while for my entree. The ravioli came out super hot and drenched in butter sauce. I had to wait for it to cool a bit before I could eat it. It was delicious but a little runny. I had to wait a while for the check and Togo boxes. My server suddenly forgot that I was nearly finished and wouldn't make eye contact. I finally got the attention of the hostess who made it happen. There used to be QR codes on the tables to pay, but they are no longer there. I used to love that, since it was easy to split a check with multiple people when you paid with the code. It was a good experience for the most part. I do miss the QR codes, though. A hook for my bag in the bathroom would have been be nice, too. read more

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Stopped in for a quick dinner. I had the Cacciatore pasta and had it made gluten free which is always a plus to even have as an option as a celiac! And the mrs had the chicken parmesan, Which seemed like a great hearty portion. Our waiter Hilario was very nice and welcoming. Overall the food blew us away for how laid back this place was. They also had a excellent cocktail menu. Will definitely be back. read more

Tomatina - Cacciatore & Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Had dinner with a group of 5 people. Considering it was really slow when we were there the service was less desirable. Had to ask for simple things like salad plates, soda refill & water. Food quality was good. We started with appetizers, a large salad to share & i ordered the pasta dish with the famous garlic rolls. My seafood pasta could have bern more flavorful. It lacked taste. We all finished up with dessert. I had the tiramisu. Very generous portion. Overall, I felt service was below standards & the food quality was just average. read more

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Casual atmosphere. On a Saturday night, the restaurant was filled with families and couples having a date night. The food was average but the drinks were great. The customer service was lacking and ungenuine. Our waiter forgot to put in one of our pasta dishes. He was clearly overwhelmed. Then I overheard the manager snap at a customer who only ordered salad and desert. read more

Tomatina - Peach Bellini - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We visited Tomatina, decent ambiance. We tried their "Make Your Own Pasta" option. We went with the Veggie Alfredo and the Creamy Pesto with veggies. Both dishes were flavorful and the portion sizes were generous, which we appreciated. However, the pastas were noticeably oily and buttery -- a little too heavy for our taste. Service was okay too. Well, unlike many Italian restaurants, they don't offer complimentary bread, which was a bit disappointing. But, overall, it was a decent experience. read more

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Fast service with fun summer specials. The ambience is chill and everyone seems to keep to themselves. It's a family oriented restaurant with quick service. read more

Went here with some coworkers when visiting the area and it was just okay. There was no wait, service was good, and the cocktails were great, but the pasta itself left something to be desired. It wasn't bad, just nothing special. The location is nice though as it's close to lots of stores you could spend some time walking around if you wanted to kill some time, get some steps. read more

We drove from San Francisco to celebrate my brother's birthday. Two plates came out extremely salty to which the server said they do not add additional salt so they could not remake it and to choose something else on their menu. My brother ended up having to order a more expensive item since there aren't many marinara sauce options. The waiter made us feel bad for a plate we couldn't eat and we did not get to all eat together which was the point for going out to eat. No apologies on their end and terrible service for a $200 meal. After speaking with their manager, Jocelyne, the following day she said the server was wrong and could offer to remake the plate. Jocelyne never called back as she said she would. read more

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We visited on a Saturday night as a party of 4 and waited around 20-30 minutes to get seated. Though we were told that a table would be ready within 15 minutes, it looked like it was busy so we didn't mind waiting. Staff were friendly and apologetic for the wait. We ordered the garlic rolls (8 count) to share, which was amazing and we loved that it came with a tomato dipping sauce. For our main dishes, we ordered a chicken fettuccine alfredo, custom pesto penne, shrimp campanelle special, and I ordered the pasta trio. Everyone was very satisfied with their dishes and I loved the pasta trio that I ordered. As a pasta lover I liked that it was 3 smaller pasta dishes in one! My friend and I also ordered the Lucky Charm to share - which was a delicious drink! Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely come back again! I like that this is a causal restaurant with good quality pasta. Parking can be tricky (located in the Mercado plaza), so that is something to be aware of. read more

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We used to really like this place when it first opened and for a time afterwards. I am not sure if it has had a management change in the last few years but it isn't as good as it once was. It certainly hasn't been as crowded recently as it used to be. The food was just "meh" read more

Everything was great! Staff, food and ambiance... I suggest getting the angry shrimp as a starter and then the bruschetta with a cup of potato leek soup read more

Well a couple of years ago we decided this was our place for Italian food. But as always, things change. The last time we were there we were charged $3.00 for meat sauce, they said it's not something that comes with what we ordered. I would have given 5 stars before, but after this I don't think we'll be back. read more

Went to the movies and decided to walk over to have Italian food. I haven't been here in 10 years. The food was quick and service was great. I ordered the minestrone it was by far the best I've ever had. I don't normally order oven pizza because nine times out of 10. The pizza is burnt but here at Tomatina the pizza came out perfect. No burnt marks. The Chicken Marsala was what got me to yelp. Grilled chicken with a side of sautéed spinach and buttered spaghetti. This dish was amazing. I recommend it. my daughter even had spaghetti and I tried it and it was amazing. Also, the vanilla gelato is a must try. Give it a try if you're in the area read more

Tomatina - Chicken Marsala minestrone, sausage and shiitake mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Excellent food and service! The taste is always consistent and the place is clean and well kept. I love the ambiance especially during Christmas! We've been coming here for years now and the service and food never fail me! read more

The customer mer service was superb. All of the staff we encountered were welcoming and friendly. The ambiance was decent. We came during happy hour and ordered a mini pizza with a side of meatballs, as well as two non alcoholic beverages (strawberry lemonade and vanilla mint lemonade). The vanilla mint lemonade was delicious! It was my favorite out of our entire order. Our meal was okay. The meatballs tasted meh. Not authentic or anything...Same goes for the pizza. The taste was subpar. read more

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Very tasty Italian place if you are aiming to eat good pasta and some deserts! The menu is quite traditional for Italian place: there are vegetarian options as well. The prices are moderate. You can find different option in the price range. I tried shrimp pomodoro that was quite spicy but good, and bruschetta was delicious! The interior is pretty simple, but still has Italian vibes with the wall full of wines. The staff is super friendly and attentive. They serve you with water as soon as you sit down and ready to give your guidance on the menu. You can order and pay for your order using qr-code on the table. Parking has plenty of space as the restaurant is located within Mission College Boulevard Plaza. Special tip: if you buy an entree, you can get pasta to-go for just $6! read more

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The Happy Hour prices are excellent. I had a frozen Peach Bellini for $6.00. It wasn't one of the best ones that I've had, because the peach flavor didn't taste fresh, but it had a Luxardo cherry which was impressive and the right amount of Prosecco. Our pizza was too dry for me to eat it. I would have liked it if it had more sauce and a lot more cheese OR wasn't cooked so long, which dried out the sauce and cheese. The Italian sausage was very good though, and there was a very generous amount. (It was just like when you bring home a good pizza, but try to heat it up in the oven the next day and it gets overcooked & dry.) Fortunately, I had ordered a Caesar salad which was fantastic! Their half-size is a nice amount for one person. You could even split it, if two people just want some to go with the pizza. I ended up ordering a Dr Pepper to enjoy, instead of finishing the Peach Bellini, and that was great. I wouldn't go back for the pizza or cocktails, but I would for a soda & Caesar salad read more

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I love going to Tomatina's in Santa Clara! The staff is so friendly. The manager Joycelin is Hands -On kind and welcoming. Their happy hour is the best! They have so many appetizers that are delicious including you're very own pizza with two toppings! When I have out of town guest, that is where I bring them to. When I have a party, they have big enough tables to sit everybody! It's conveniently located right off of 101 and I have never been disappointed in any of their meals I can't say enough good things about the food and the staff. read more

We decided to give Tomatino a try, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. My wife ordered the chicken marsala -- the chicken portion was fine, but the amount of pasta was surprisingly small and the plate looked half empty. The flavor was also below average. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine, and they actually forgot to add the shrimp the first time. When they corrected it, the shrimp still had the tails on, which made the dish messy and annoying to eat. For the price they charge, I expected a much better experience. Overall, the food felt overpriced for the quality. Honestly, we could've had a similar or even better meal at Olive Garden for cheaper. We wanted to give Tomatino a fair shot, but it ended up costing quite a bit for a disappointing dinner. read more

Angela provided friendly and excellent service. Food was good too. Delicious and hot. read more

Tomatina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Clara, California