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Polenteria, Los Gatos, CA

Polenteria

4.8
4.8
160 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled in downtown Los Gatos, Polenteria serves up Italian cuisine, that is Celiac safe.
We are a small 22 seat restaurant, that is very intimate. With a European feel, many of our guests proclaim that they have been whisked away to Italy or France. We love that!

Many accolades from the SF Chronicle, and the Mercury News as well as Eater SF hail Chef Yvonne and her team at Polenteria for being on the cutting edge of the Gluten Free Movement, and more importantly providing a safe space for those with Celiac to dine without hesitation.

We are a small restaurant and therefore we do have a strict no show- cancellation policy. we need 24 hours or more. Please be considerate of this.

We thank you and look forward to being of service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 884-8370
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Khananis
  • Catering
    Our parent catering company, Reverence Catering, is a full service catering company that can accommodate events up to 5000 guests.<br /><br />Please reach out for more info at info@reverencatering.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a complete buyout of our restaurant for a flat fee of $5500.00, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Monday and Tuesday a flat fee of 2500.00. Wednesday and Sunday, are at a flat fee of $4000.00. Please reach out for more details, eat@polenteria.com
  • Area
    Los Gatos
  • Cross Street
    We are at the backside of main &amp; N Santa Cruz Avenue in Downtown Los Ga
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Overall

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Food

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Service

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Value

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Innovative

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Healthy

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polenteria is a delightful haven for gluten-free dining, offering "fantastic food" that impresses both gluten-free and non-gluten-free patrons alike. The cozy, intimate setting enhances the "outstanding" dining experience, with dishes like gnocchi and pork chops receiving high praise. Attentive service and creative cocktails add to its charm.

160 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious gluten free meal with wonderful friendly service and simply amazing food without gluten that was indistinguishable from glutenous equivalents.

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  2. Max

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was really good. It’s 100% celiac safe and has the best gluten free focaccia I’ve had. It’s quite small and the service feels very personal. I would definitely recommend!

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  3. Annette

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to like this restaurant. I’ve been twice in the last month and although the appetizers were ok - my meal was just not good. The first time I had a polenta dish and it was so soupy I could barely taste the polenta. Last night I had a pasta that had no flavor. I had to ask for salt and that did not help. We also had the halibut piccata which was good. I really want the food to be amazing - a gluten free restaurant is needed - but it’s so expensive for ok food.

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  4. Scott

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a nice find- good ambiance, excellent drink menu, have been there three times and had Chicken twice and filet- good. Service was always awesome

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  5. Laura

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here several times. My husband has Celiac and it's so wonderful to come to a restaurant that has no gluten so he doesn't have to worry about any cross-contamination. The food is spectacular and you would never know the bread is gluten free. The service is very attentive and the price is reasonable for type of food and service you receive. The restaurant is very small but you feel like if you are in a cozy dining room and in spite of the close proximity to other diners, it still feels very intimate.

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  6. Lissa

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Lovely place with wonderful food.

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  7. Natalie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my absolute most favorite restaurants! The bolognese with polenta, gnocchi, and halibut piccata are incredible!

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  8. Malcolm

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit to Polenteria was as enjoyable as the first. Staff is efficient and helpful. Food is flavorful and hearty; comfort food for a chilly night.

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  9. Teresa

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food at a great price. Intimate setting and wonderful service!

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  10. Brandi

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been gluten free for 10 years due to celiac. I literally shed tears eating here last night. The owner is an absolute doll and was so incredibly sweet. It’s a tiny, yet very cozy little restaurant. The ambiance, the service and most importantly the food was nothing short of amazing. I cannot wait to go back.

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FAQs

Polenteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 884-8370.

Polenteria is rated 4.8 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Polenteria

10 Victory Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are at the backside of main &amp; N Santa Cruz Avenue in Downtown Los Ga
  • Area
    Los Gatos
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Khananis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (408) 884-8370
  • Catering
    Our parent catering company, Reverence Catering, is a full service catering company that can accommodate events up to 5000 guests.<br /><br />Please reach out for more info at info@reverencatering.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a complete buyout of our restaurant for a flat fee of $5500.00, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Monday and Tuesday a flat fee of 2500.00. Wednesday and Sunday, are at a flat fee of $4000.00. Please reach out for more details, eat@polenteria.com
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