French Restaurants near San Jose, CA

“Nice place and relaxing place for fine dining.“

“I ordinarily don't leave reviews. But I saw the one on Valentine's day. I was there that night too. I sat near the person leaving the review. I know the person. (not well). I cannot believe they left this unfair review. Every single thing about the night was great. Food...great. Atmosphere...great. Service...spot on. Some people no matter what you cannot make happy. This restaurant is probably the best one to take your loved one. We liked it so much we went again on 2/24. Because we wanted to try some other food. Yes it is expensive. But it is worth it.“

“Please support this neighborhood restaurant. It's rare to find such a wonderful combination of Vietnamese and French food in such a lovely subdued environment. You could enjoy their Vietnamese offerings at lunch time now, But make sure youcome back for dinner when you can order their fine French cuisine. My absolute favorite is the smoked duck with cranberry reduction and taro au gratin. I literally relish every bite. The sauce is light and packed with flavor. My friend ordered the rack of lamb and loved it. The port reduction sauce was the best she ever had. My other friend was in the mood for pho and thought it was fresh and delicious. Because the portions are so filling.I rarely get too many appetizers but I do enjoy when they offer a crab soup or their version of clam chowder. And please, even though the portions are filling you have to save room for their wonderful desserts. The mango panna cotta and berries over ice cream with a brandy sauce are my favorites. Since they have a pretty decent wine menu, we have been really enjoying trying new selections, including the desert wines.“

“We took outdoor seating in literally the farthest corner and they still managed to take good care of us. I was expecting the food to be pricey, but it's actually well priced for the content and service that you get. Will be coming back, their burger is my boys favorite!“

“I'm writing a review simply for the customer service we received at this La Boulanger. The kind worker taking our order at the front was really helpful in understanding what substitution we were able to make as well as making us feel comfortable ordering. Nowadays I enjoy ordering at kiosks but when it comes to ordering with other people, I appreciate those who make me feel less anxious about stranger interaction. He was so kind during such a small interaction yet so impactful. I did not get his name but I ran into him working at Olive Garden that same week and just really respected his hard work at a young age. Hopefully he realizes the difference he is making! I've always ordered the California Fresh with no mustard. The sandwiches have always been fresh and delicious here, even as a kid I remember them being that way, in 10 years it hasn't changed:)“

“As always EXCELLENT Service and GREAT FOOD!“

“Really wonderful ambiance, Charles is a great waiter, the service and food is wonderful. If you are into desserts, the beignets are epic. EPIC!“

“Exquisitely exceptional. Denise and her team have carefully curated a wonderfully enchanting Parisian experience from the ambiance to the decor--snacks & caviar..a truly uplifting experience that Los Gatos desperately needed. Well done, can't wait to be back.“

“I love this restaurant before, because I love to eat anything!“

“If you're looking to travel into the streets of Paris for a brunch / lunch / dinner for a date night or just to make you happy, you can now find that in the beautiful Santa Cruz Ave of Los Gatos. Chez Philippe picks you up from a great neighborhood and instantly sends you into a classy, French storybook that is packed with homeliness, and none of the haughty chin up.We visited CP (Chez Philippe) on a slightly drizzly brunch hour on a Sunday. We were in Los Gatos for their Sunday Street Market but the drizzle made us choose an early lunch. 4.6 stars on Google is no easy feat so we were excited to know there were seats availalable.Unlike typical French restaurants where everything is snooty, if not unnecessarily greasy, we were welcomed as if we were visiting a distant relative in their beautiful cottage, somehow in the outskirts of Paris. The huge windows let in the wet sunlight with window-side tables occupied by a loving elderly couple... a perfect scene that sets the mood. Chef Philippe (I would think he is) seems he's moved over from France and truly gave us a loving welcome and intro to the restaurant. The interior is literally a picture book with various corners all carrying their unique stories but all strung together with the air they share.By the time we were ordering, our mood was already soft and I was sipping on delicious coffee. We went with the Onion Soup and the Escargot, as well as sweet crepes, etc. The onion soup inches near perfection in terms of the depth of taste and the wholesomeness it provides. The star of the show was the escargot though. I do not know what black magic they used to create the garlic butter sauce the escargots sat in but it was pure heaven. Just dipping fresh baguette into the escarbot pits and chewing on it simply made my day. At that point, my review was already decided. It was one of the happiest and tastiest experiences I've had in the Bay Area in a while. And mind you, I wasn't even that hungry.The mussels were fabulous with distinct white wine sauce. The French Fries were clearly made with love. And the strawberry crepes, again, were quite good, although you really can't go too wrong here.Chez Philippe truly is a gem in Los Gatos. I believe it is relatively new but I don't come here too often. Either way, what a wonderful restaurant. And we'll absolutely be back.Parking: Find public parking in Los Gatos downtown. There are few lots parallel to Santa Cruz Ave, as well as if you get lucky, you can street park on Santa Cruz itself.“