Polenteria

4.7

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 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
Website
https://www.polenteria.com/
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

Location
10 Victory Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Area
Los Gatos
Cross Street
We are at the backside of main & N Santa Cruz Avenue in Downtown Los Ga
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Frito Misto di Calamari US$21.00
~ Calabrian Aioli + Jalapeno Vinaigrette
Beet + Orange Carpaccio US$17.00
~ Fennel, balsamic glaze, fried goat cheese, micro greens, sunflower seeds
Arrancini del Giorno. US$15.00
Cheese Stuffed Risotto Balls with a white wine garlic + Calabrian chili sauce. (3 pieces)
Mama's Meatballs. US$15.00
Beef Meatballs in our spicy marinara sauce
Cavolfiore US$15.00
~ roasted cauliflower, capers, lemon + Shaved parmesan
Focaccia To GoUS$18.00
Our house made focaccia. (gluten free + vegan)
Formaggio (cheese plate)US$24.00
Chefs whim, with jam + local honey
Salumi US$24.00
Chefs Italian cured meat section with house made giardinara + grain Mustard

Insalate

Colossea. US$15.00
~ granny smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, dried cranberry, field greens, balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese. US$16.00
~ roasted roma tomato, burrata, fresh basil, E.V.O.O.,
Chicory. US$16.00
~ frisee, endive & radichio, gorgonzola dolce, toasted pistachio
Caesar. US$15.00
~ romaine, radicchio, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto
Beet + StrawberryUS$17.00
~ Spinach, burrata, sugared walnuts, lemon agave, EVOO, balsamic glaze
Heirloom Tomato US$17.00
~ Arugula, watermelon, red onion, Malson Salt, EVOO

Cena.

Main Dishes

Bistecca alla Fiorentina US$80.00
~T-bone steak, fried polenta, foraged mushrooms, sauteed spinach, peppercorn sauce
Halibut Piccata US$42.00
~ Capers, lemon, butter & wine + mashed potatoes
Lamb Chops. US$38.00
~ mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, figs,rosemary port wine sauce
Tagliata US$48.00
~ NY Strip,roasted heirloom potatoes, arugula salad
Eggplant Parmesan. US$30.00
~ parmigiano reggiano, roma tomato sauce, basil
Chicken Parmesan. US$35.00
~ spaghetti, alfredo sauce
Chicken Vesuvio. US$35.00
~ Roasted lemon potatoes, au jus

Polenta

Bolognese. US$26.00
~ bolognese, shaved parmeigiano- reggiano
Del Contadino. US$24.00
~ roasted tomato, carmelized onion, mushrooms, gorgonzola
Salsiccia E Funghi. US$28.00
~ foraged mushrooms and house-made sausage, shaved parmeigiano- reggiano
Fungo Reale. US$26.00
~ truffle alfredo, king mushroom medley

Pasta

House Made Pasta

Salmon alla Vodka Sauce. US$38.00
~ mascarpone, parmeigiano- reggiano
Gnocchi. US$34.00
~ pesto cream, fried mushrooms, torn basil
Meatballs + Spaghetti. US$32.00
~ three large meatballs, house made marinara, shaved parmeigiano- reggiano
Arrabiata + Burrata. US$32.00
~ houe made arrabbiata, imported burrata, parmeigiano- reggiano
Shrimp Scampi US$36.00
~ linguine, garlic, white wine, basil, escarole, grape tomatoes

Dolce

Dessert

Cannoli US$15.00
Tiramisu US$16.00
Lemon Ricotta CheesecakeUS$16.00

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Service
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Healthy
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Polenteria is a cozy gem in Los Gatos, offering an entirely gluten-free menu that delights both celiac and non-celiac diners alike. Guests rave about the "best gluten free well..everything they make…ever" and the "amazing service, food and drinks." Embrace the intimate ambiance and creative cocktails for a truly special dining experience.

166 Reviews

J
Joslyn
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food experience for celiac daughter, amazing GF bread, pasta and dessert.
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Daniel
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife suffers from celiac disease, so this place is perfect for her. She doesn’t have to worry about anything on the menu and could order everything, everything on the menu is gluten-free. The food and drinks were really good. We loved the meatballs and arancini. Also, had the short rib and polenta. It was perfect. It’s a small location, but it was very enjoyable and staff was awesome.
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Jo Ann
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. The halibut was moist, tender and flavorful and served on a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes. Loved the arranci( sp?). Delicious polenta with mushrooms and sausage.. The servers were all pleasant and efficient. Beautiful, intimate ambience. Candles on the table and comfortable easy chairs.
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Molly
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a fabulous meal! I have celiac's disease so it's hard for me to find safe places to eat, let alone delicious ones like La Polenteria. Everything we had was delicious, but I especially enjoyed the braised ribs, cheesecake, and arancini. Our server was lovely and had great suggestions. I will be back!
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Kelli
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a hidden gem in Los Gatos. We went here for our son's birthday and everything was amazing and delicious. The taste and quality of all the food was top notch. The best thing is they are a gluten free restaurant, which was a bonus. The bread was so fluffy and soft. We are already planning to go back. Oh and don't forget the cocktails-they were different and yummy as well.
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Liz
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such great food, and wonderful staff. Thank you for a great experience!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
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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Max
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
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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Annette
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
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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Scott
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
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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Polenteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 884-8370.

Polenteria is rated 4.7 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10 Victory Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Additional information

Cross Street
We are at the backside of main & 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 Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Yvonne Khananis
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.polenteria.com/
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

Polenteria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Frito Misto di Calamari US$21.00

Beet + Orange Carpaccio US$17.00

Arrancini del Giorno. US$15.00

Mama's Meatballs. US$15.00

Cavolfiore US$15.00

Focaccia To GoUS$18.00

Formaggio (cheese plate)US$24.00

Salumi US$24.00

Insalate

Colossea. US$15.00

Caprese. US$16.00

Chicory. US$16.00

Caesar. US$15.00

Beet + StrawberryUS$17.00

Heirloom Tomato US$17.00

Cena.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina US$80.00

Halibut Piccata US$42.00

Lamb Chops. US$38.00

Tagliata US$48.00

Eggplant Parmesan. US$30.00

Chicken Parmesan. US$35.00

Chicken Vesuvio. US$35.00

Polenta

Bolognese. US$26.00

Del Contadino. US$24.00

Salsiccia E Funghi. US$28.00

Fungo Reale. US$26.00

Pasta

Salmon alla Vodka Sauce. US$38.00

Gnocchi. US$34.00

Meatballs + Spaghetti. US$32.00

Arrabiata + Burrata. US$32.00

Shrimp Scampi US$36.00

Dolce

Cannoli US$15.00

Tiramisu US$16.00

Lemon Ricotta CheesecakeUS$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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