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- 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-996-9606
Arya Global Cuisine
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more
- 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-325-7900
Ristorante Mataro
In these trying times, sometimes the best balm for the soul is a well-made, gratifying Italian meal without breaking the bank. Interior is minimal but not severe, big windows at the front flood the... read more
- 14560 Big Basin Way, Silicon Valley 95070
- 408-867-1639
Casa de Cobre
From the owners of The Basin, "The Copper House" is named after the tiny pueblo of Santa Clara del Cobre, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, and which inspires the menu here. Low-key spot with a sh... read more
- 473 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-326-2900
Loui Loui Steak
Inherited high expectations from previous occupant Neibaum Coppola and has so far lived up to them with powerfully good steaks, draws a more mature clientele. Classy space appointed with dark wood,... read more
- 142 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-390-9388
The Kitchen Table
Artisinal Kosher cuisine from chef Chaim Davids, who's recreated many of the dishes he learned growing up in a large Jewish family in Baltimore. The interesting, varied menu here blends Mediterrane... read more
- 855 El Camino Real, Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-853-9200
Mayfield Bakery & Café
As it's tucked away into the new-ish yuppie strip mall right across the street from the Stanford campus, we overlooked this place for a couple months, but since we've met it's become habit. Bright,... read more
- 357 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-965-2000
Sakoon Indian Restaurant
A standout among a crowded Castro Street Indian food scene, from chef Sachin Chopra who's put in quality work at both Mantra and Amber India, now seeks to shine on his own. Super cool presentation,... read more
- 236 Hamilton Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-833-3151
Reposado
We love what's happening to Mexican food in the Bay - more bright spots like this specializing in little-known and overlooked traditional cuisine of Mexico. Cavernous 6000 square-foot space with cl... read more
- 529 Alma St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-327-1323
Pampas
Brazilian churrascaria featuring an all-you-can-eat protein orgy of sword-skewered steak, sirloin, filets, chops, sausage, drumsticks, pork butt, turkey-wrapped-in-bacon, etc. The carnage just does... read more
- 339 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-853-9800
Joya
An exciting spot that raised the bar for the University Avenue strip of restaurants when it originally opened, may have lost that momentum but still a fun destination. The sumptuous interiors from ... read more
- 303 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-395-4441
James Randall
We sincerely wish that more Sil Valley restauranteurs approached their businesses with the humility and attention to detail that Chef/Owner Ross Hanson has. Tucked into a 100-year old house (that u... read more
- 632 Emerson St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-322-3500
Mantra
A stalwart of Emerson Street restaurant row, regularly makes Top 10 and Top 100 lists, consistently teeming with attractive peninsula professionals and Sil Valley scions. Why they're here: for cont... read more
- 448 California Ave., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-327-0284
Bistro Elan
All-world class and quality from husband and wife chef team Ambjorn Lindskog and Andrea Hyde, one of the most creative and refined meals in Sil Valley. Well-appointed interior is white table cloth-... read more
- 2323 Birch St., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-321-8003
The Oaxacan Kitchen
Original regional restaurants like this are testament to the astonishing culinary bravado in the Bay Area: Oaxacan cuisine is largely undiscovered, but created here with care and pride. For example... read more
- 873 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-691-9999
Savory
Easily missed spot off a side street in downtown Mountain View, inside a calm oasis of young couples chatting and nibbling on spring rolls. Lots of Vietnamese/Fusion on the Peninsula, the angle her... read more
- 235 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-961-9749
Ristorante Don Giovanni
We could easily make a half dozen Godfather references, but will refrain except to say that I know it was you Fredo. You brok-a my heart. You brok-a my heart! Just kidding - but they're asking for ... read more
- 14555 Big Basin Wy., Silicon Valley 95070
- 408-867-4711
Plumed Horse
Stunning, gorgeous, all-enveloping modern interiors - by Walid Mando of FORMA design, including a three-story glass-encased wine cellar with 2000 selections and 20,000 bottles - alone merit a visit... read more
- 320 Village Ln., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-354-4330
Manresa
From an owner/designer/chef dream team, this super-smart-yet-unpretentious blending of Catalan and California has been steadily copping awards and foodie buzz, and deservedly so. Housed in a 1940s ... read more
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