Welcome to La Foret
La Foret, located in San Jose, CA, exudes elegance and sophistication. With a focus on upscale dining, this restaurant offers a variety of amenities such as private dining, full bar service, and outdoor seating. Customers rave about the exquisite food, attentive service, and serene ambiance. From the meticulously prepared tasting menus to the delectable quail and lamb dishes, every bite is a culinary delight. While some note the slightly higher price point, the overall experience at La Foret is worth every penny. Whether it's a romantic date night or a special celebration, La Foret promises a memorable dining experience that exceeds expectations.
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21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States Hotline: +1 408-997-3458
Welcome to La Foret, a hidden gem located in San Jose, California, offering a romantic, classy, and upscale dining experience. This restaurant is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic date night with its quiet ambiance and excellent service. La Foret is known for its exquisite menu that includes dishes like quail, veal, rack of lamb, and Elk, all prepared to perfection.
Customers rave about the food at La Foret, with dishes like tortellini, tournedos of beef, and creme brulee receiving high praise. The tasting menus, offering a variety of courses, are a popular choice for those looking to indulge in a culinary experience.
In addition to the delicious food, the staff at La Foret is friendly and welcoming, ensuring that every guest has a memorable dining experience. The restaurant also offers amenities like private dining, catering services, and a full bar with a selection of drinks to complement your meal.
If you're looking for a sophisticated dining experience with outstanding food and impeccable service, La Foret is the perfect choice. Make a reservation today and savor the flavors of this exceptional restaurant.
The food was amazing and atmosphere was incredible! Definitely worth the trip there. The service was also great and very frequent, our server Christian was so kind and recommended the lamb which was delicious!
Food was good, service was great. I would definitely come back. The ambiance is good too. Different sitting rooms with different vibes.
Went here for my partner's birthday. We started with the tortellini app. He ordered the quail, and I ordered the veal. They also brought out a complimentary creme brûlée for his birthday and did not sing happy birthday, which he much appreciated lol The food was good but not outstanding for the price point. The ambience very nice and quiet, which made for easy conversation. The outside area looks like a little garden which added to the peaceful ambience. We were seated outside near a little stream, and the sound of trickling water was relaxing. There were some insects flying around but that's to be expected with outdoor seating and greenery surrounding you. It wasn't too bothersome but something to be aware of if you are sensitive to that. Service was very friendly and attentive. Parking was easy.
Food was good. Celebrated our anniversary. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Intimate and just the right touch for our date night
AMAZING. From the ambiance and the view and the professionalism of the staff, everything was enjoyable. The only thing I was a bit confused about was that we had thought there was a dress code upon entry, but we saw a lot of people in casual wear and they weren't turned away. So I guess for a restaurant being upscale, they aren't too strict with your attire where they'll turn you away if you're not "dress to code." We had a fulfilling time in Alan's section, and he made recommendations I'm definitely glad I took the "risk" to try: VENISON! The scallops were so tender (I wish they were cooked a little bit more so that they had a bit of a crunch to it rather than having it soft/melt in your mouth). The prawns were delicious. And the sauce? Ohhhhhh the sauce... it tasted so good with seafood and with the protein dishes we had. I wish I had more. The venison (cooked medium-rare) was extremely moist and absolutely not gamey as you'd expect. The ribeye was superb (though I wish it was a bit less fattier) and so juicy. I LOVE dessert and couldn't decide which to get (and I still think about the deliciousness of it all to this day)... so we had the creme brulee, souffle, and chocolate torte. Do I regret my decision? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But I do wish they had a take out option where I can just order the desserts to enjoy :') Definitely a place for a "big" celebration, or just to try! You definitely won't regret anything.
4.5 STARS Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024 Time: 5pm Meal: Double Birthday Dinner Party of: 3 Reservations Made: via OpenTable about 2.5 weeks prior Tasting Menu 1 - Five Course ($115) *La Foret Salade *Tortellini La Foret *Quail *Tournedos of Beef Chanterelle *Creme Brulee Tasting Menu 2 - Six Course ($150) *Prawns Meuniere *Salade Francaise *Sea Scallops *Elk *Rack of Lamb *Chocolate Truffle Torte Tasting Menu 3 - Seven Course ($220) *Tsar Nicoulai Caviar *Beef Tartare *Ahi Tuna *Lobster Tail *Wild Boar *American Wagyu *Souffle Grand Marnier *Barrel Aged Manhattan ($19) *Jordan 2017 Cabernet Alexander Valley Bottle ($120) *Full Glass Bella Union 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon ($30) For my birthday this year, I was turning a very large increment of 5. I was originally going to do a solo dinner here, but my parents said they wanted to join, so we made it a family affair. Also, my Dad's American bday is the day after mine, so why not have a double celebration?! What I love about this spot is that they let you do different tasting menus. Most restaurants make everyone order the same thing, so it's awesome La Foret does not. We were able to try all three tastings. I'd say we tried about 80% of the menu because we did one of each. And they coursed it out really well. If I had to choose one tasting, I'd say the middle one is the best. The salad francaise was bright and fresh. The lamb was juicy and tasty. I actually enjoyed the torte, even tho I don't really care for chocolate. It was the best dessert out of the three. For the 7 course, I enjoyed the caviar and wagyu. The wagyu was not A5 obvi, but I don't like my steaks too fatty, so it was nice for me. Meaty, buttery, but still a slight chew. For the smallest menu, I think my fav was the quail. Nice flavor and texture. It's been a while since I've had quail. The menu reminded me of my dad's old french resto. He had buttery rich sauces which I don't see much any more. Overall, the dishes were pretty good. Most were a good portion and plated nicely. I did find most of the seafood heavy on the citrus. So there was a sour element to everything. To me, it overpowered the delicate seafood and sauces. The meat dishes all seemed to have a very similar brown sauce. I guess that would have been fine if we didn't order three different tastings. But it got a little repetitive since my fam shared everything. Dessert wise, the brulee was eggy and the souffle wasn't fluffy since it wasn't served in it's cooking vessel. A little bit of a bummer since these are two of my favorite desserts in general. Service was amazing. Our server was the sweetest. Friendly and attentive without being overly so. In fact, everyone was great. From the host to the sommelier. Made for a fun night. Although I'd give the food about 3-3.5 stars, the experience was lovely. And being able to order different tasting menus makes it a huge plus. So bumping up due to that. Definitely a nice place for a special occasion meal. REVIEW #3556
La foret is my bestie favorite dating restaurant with her husband so she recommended it to me. I came here for celebrating my work buddy birthday. What i felt about this restaurant is Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3/5 The food here is absolutely delicious! From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations. Only one dish I quiet doesn't like is tortellini la foret. My server of the night is very friendly and helpful. However, sometimes its hard to find her maybe she is too busy with other tables. The entire staff kinda ignore my table. We have to wait for our drink more than half an hour the food is more than an hour. Nobody came to our table for check in or refill water. It is very lacking of attentiveness. Ambience is alright. My table is very near to other table. And the family on other table keep staring at us the whole time and making us feel uncomfortable. All in all, i might give it a second chance for the food but I hope they improve more on the service.
I absolutely love La Foret, it has become a staple for my family! We have celebrated countless accomplishments, birthdays, graduations, etc... and it has never disappointed. The food is always fenomenal! We have tried almost everything on the menu, including the tasting menu, which comes with multiple course. Everything is great! They have amazing drink options, and the bar can always make special requests. Desserts are also a must try, you really can't go wrong here. The service is amazing, I've only ever had pleasant exchanges with employees. Ambiance is also great, it's lively, friendly, and comfortable. There is a big parking lot in front of the restaurant, so parking shouldn't be an issue. There is indoor and outdoor seating, both options are great! Overall, I can not recommend this place enough!! Love it