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PintxoPote, Los Gatos, CA

PintxoPote

5.0
5
479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Bienvenidos a PintxoPote! (pronounced 'pincho potay') a pintxos (tapas) bar offering a dining experience showcasing the range of traditional flavors typical of the Basque country in Northern Spain. Here, you will be transported to the world's most acclaimed culinary region: the seaside resort of San Sebastián, a region whose cuisine is distinguished by the excellence of the ingredients and the simplicity in cooking techniques.

Pintxo Pote is the only place in the SF Bay area that offers a current expression of authentic pintxos.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Basque
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (408) 797-8688
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hector Figueroa
  • Area
    Los Gatos
  • Cross Street
    Los Gatos Saratoga Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Food

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Spanish

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PintxoPote delights with authentic Basque cuisine, offering "fantastic tapas" and "spectacular Spanish wines." The "friendly and knowledgeable" Hector enhances the dining experience with perfect wine pairings. Guests rave about the "exceptional" dishes and welcoming atmosphere, making it a "gem in the South Bay." Perfect for date nights and special occasions.

479 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places to go. The food is excellent and authentic, the service from the owners is warm and friendly. Highly recommended!

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  2. Daniella

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Hector sources the best ingredients to make delicious meals. Eating at PinxtoPote is an intimate dining experience where you can interact with the chef and learn about the food. Not to be missed!

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  3. Marianne

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, welcoming service. Delicious, fresh food. Wonderful for a group because there are so many delicious dishes to share.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was amazing! Tortilla espanola, octapus, goat cheese plate, chocolate cake amazing (and gluten free). Please try this place -they also just won an award for outstanding food.

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  5. Lynne

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Hector and his wife Angie are the lovely proprietors of this excellent restaurant. They made our experience so personal and warm and the quality of their food and presentation is top-notch. I highly recommend!

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  6. steve

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing. All the choices are great and the food quality is fantastic. Service is great and very friendly Enjoy

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  7. cipora

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is without a doubt the best food in Los Gatos. Chef Hector is amazing.

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  8. Ramon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hector and team do a great job of bringing the Basque country to Silicon Valley

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  9. Ewa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and very friendly service. The best tapas in US

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  10. Lynn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Highly recommend! The wagyu is incredible! And I love the green little peppers. The service is awesome - definitely go!!

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PintxoPote is rated 5 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for PintxoPote

424 N Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Los Gatos Saratoga Road
  • Area
    Los Gatos
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Basque
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hector Figueroa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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