I am looking to take out my husband for dinner to an Italian Restaurant in San Jose, CA any suggestions???
2006-08-28 11:21:06 · 12 answers · asked by blu2u1982 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ San Jose
try bella saratoga
http://www.sanjose.com/bella-saratoga/
2006-08-28 12:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the place to take him - he will be so jazzed! I love this place - I'm married to an Italian and he swears by it! Wish we could go to!
The four star rated, family owned La Pastaia Restaurant continually delights Bay Area diners with it's Contemporary Italian cuisine and metropolitan ambience. Located in the breathtaking, art deco, boutiuqe Hotel De Anza, La Pastaia is just minutes away from the San Jose International Airport, and walking distance to the Arena, Center for Performing Arts, the Tech Museum and the Convention Center.
233 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
Cross Street:
Notre Dame
2006-08-28 12:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by MARY L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've eaten at La Pastaia and Maggio's. Nothing to write home about.
Palermo's is better. It has southern/Sicilian style Italian food, as well as a nice atmosphere.
Palermo Ristorante Italiano
394 South 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113-2711 · 408-297-0607
Bella Mia is also OK, but it is more of a Californian style of Italian. But it is good.
58 S. First St, San Jose, CA. 408.280.1993
2006-08-28 13:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like Nick's (354 E Santa Clara St.) It an odd little place, but the ravioli is great. I recommend the pasta dishes over anything else. Don't be put off by the stale garlic bread - the pasta is Great!
I also like Original Joe's, but it's kinda overpriced.
DiCeccos's on Bascom (not the one in Santa Clara!) is pretty good too.
All these places are "Italian-American" with their emphasis on rich sauce and ubiquitous eggplant parm, but they are tasty.
71 St. Peter on San Pedro has some Italian selections, and is a nice place to eat.
Finally, The Naglee Park Garage is just a good restaurant, tucked away next to a 7-11 on 11th St, near SJSU. Not italian, though :)
2006-08-29 09:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Il Fornaio in the Sainte Claire hotel is great. Its romantic and the food and wine are great. Its in downtown san jose, so will be in a nice area as well. Check out the user rating on Yahoo.
2006-08-29 15:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by drago 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maggiano's Little Italy on Santana Row, across the street from Valley Fair Mall. The environment of Santana Row is nice, not to mention the food at Maggiano's is DELICIOUS! I recommend ALL the classics, and the scallops are especially good. Enjoy!
2016-03-26 23:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Original Joe's is definitely worth considering. Tuxedoed waiters set the mood for a "scene from the Godfather" type night. Huge portions. I love the raviolis and oddly, the grilled hamburger steak.
2006-08-30 04:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by BRG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd be better off driving the 50 miles to San Francisco's little Italy neighborhood.
2006-08-28 11:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi too (On Prospect)
or a little fancier - Nicolino's (technically in Sunnyvale but near Mission College).
2006-08-29 12:11:30 · answer #9 · answered by SJ_Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Bella Vita in downtown Los Altos. It's made fresh and melts in your mouth. Made by "real" Italians.
2006-08-28 17:07:37 · answer #10 · answered by sassy57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that Maggino's little Italy in Santana Row is pretty good.
2006-08-28 11:55:26 · answer #11 · answered by emigirl77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋