Best Authentic Restaurants in Santa Clara

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1. Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe

4.2

Awesome(18)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Santa Clara

Booked 25 times today

Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe Restaurant was honored to be featured in Forbes magazine in 2024 and proudly won the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. Nestled in Santa Clara’s Market Place District, JAKS blends rich Indian tradition with modern elegance. Led by Master Chef Prakash Singh, with 18 years of experience in luxury hotels like ITC Sheraton and Marriott, Chef Singh, a Gold Medalist from the Indian Federation of Culinary Academies, masterfully combines traditional techniques with modern innovations. JAKS offers a menu showcasing diverse flavors of India—from Tamil Nadu to Punjab and Goa. Each dish reflects authentic regional culinary traditions with a modern twist. JAKS is the first Indian restaurant to offer 12 on-tap microbrewery beers, along with a refined bar experience known as “The Peg Bar,” featuring Japanese whiskey, aged single malt scotch, bourbon, and aged tequila. This unique blend of culinary excellence and luxury makes JAKS a standout destination in Santa Clara.

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2. Puesto Santa Clara

4.4

Awesome(1370)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Clara

Booked 37 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.

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3. Left Bank Santana Row

4.3

Awesome(5398)

Price: Moderate

• French • San Jose

Booked 43 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

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4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

4.2

Awesome(1752)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 110 times today

La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). Our traditional but innovative dishes feature both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy, and traditional Neapolitan pizza, from the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people, call the restaurant. Parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.comParties will be required to give credit card info to reserve their spot. There will be a $20 per person charge for no show or cancellations without 48 hr notice.

5. Restaurant Gish

4.9

Exceptional(176)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Santa Clara

Booked 7 times today

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6. Eos & Nyx

4.6

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Jose

Booked 79 times today

The team behind DTSJ favorites - Paper Plane, MINIBOSS, Still O.G. and Alter Ego - elevates the local scene once again with Eos & Nyx, a dual level indoor/outdoor dining experience serving Mediterranean flavors with modern twists. Drawing inspiration from the Greek deities of dawn and night, this venue provides a culinary journey that transforms as the day unfolds. Guests will savor an array of mezzes, indulgent brunch offerings and grilled seafood and meats, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The bar program features inventive craft cocktails, wines and spirits, showcased against a striking double-height, rotating liquor display that spans both levels of the restaurant. The custom design elements create a captivating atmosphere - by day, the space is vibrant and energetic; by night, it transforms into an urban oasis with intimate accent lighting. Eos & Nyx artfully blend the concepts of day and night, presenting a one-of-a-kind elegant, memorable dining experience.

7. Locanda Sorrento

4.5

Awesome(444)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Campbell

Booked 14 times today

We are an authentic Amalfi Coast-style restaurant specializing in modern Italian cuisine, craft cocktails & fine wine.

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8. Benihana - Cupertino, CA

4.2

Awesome(4927)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Cupertino

Booked 157 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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9. Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

4.6

Exceptional(1863)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 40 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

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10. La Pizzeria - Cupertino

4.5

Awesome(146)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cupertino

Booked 7 times today

La Pizzeria is a cozy and pleasant spot where you can feel the story and the dedication of its owners along with the strong ties that they have kept with their hometown. Rome inspires its menu. You can find the traditional recipes of the area such as Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and the typical Roman-style pizza. A wide choice of traditional Italian dishes plus a full bar with Italian special cocktails and drinks, and a real Italian espresso, making La Pizzeria the best place to experience the authentic taste of Italian cuisine. A wide variety of VEGAN and VEGETARIAN dishes as well. Now open also in Cupertino after the great success of the Campbell location. JOIN OUR REWARDS PROGRAM TO COLLECT POINTS AND GET REWARDS

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Jackson
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Wonderful food. Have been going here for a couple years now and I have loved every single second of it. Staff is always nice and caring, as well as quick with the service. If they had a rewards program for this restaurant I would be the top member!
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Left Bank Santana RowPrice: Moderate• French• San Jose
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4.3
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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
The four of us were greeted by the nice lady at check in. We were seated outside- warm day in December so it was really nice to sit outside because the noise level inside can be a bit loud. Our group ordered two appetizers- the burratta and focaccia. Both were delicious. Between the four of us we had rigatoni, two different salads and the butternut squash ravioli! Everything was delicious! Our server was great!! Loved it
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Clara
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4.2
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Had a great lunch. Will definitely go back again great service as well.
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Puesto Santa ClaraPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Santa Clara
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4.4
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Saskia
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
We love this place, it's a special occasion place for us but we really should go more often. The food is outstanding, the presentation amazing, the staff are so kind and considerate. The blends of the dishes are well thought out, and the portion sizes just perfect. Truly amazing small 'hole in the wall' restaurant. Worth every penny.
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Restaurant GishPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Santa Clara
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4.9
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susmitaVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Good food, great ambience, serving staff were very friendly and nice.. our friends loved the drinks, will go back again for more.
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Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern VibePrice: Moderate• Indian• Santa Clara
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4.2

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87 restaurants available nearby

1. Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe

2. Puesto Santa Clara

3. Left Bank Santana Row

4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

5. Restaurant Gish

6. Eos & Nyx

7. Locanda Sorrento

8. Benihana - Cupertino, CA

9. Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

10. La Pizzeria - Cupertino

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