Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Jose / Silicon Valley
  5. Los Gatos
Polenteria, Los Gatos, CA

Polenteria

4.6
4.6
197 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Charming
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Khananis
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Join us for St. Patricks Day Celebration!

    US$45.63 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Mar 2025 only
    12:00
    Traditional Irish Fare by Yvonne Khananis with curated cocktails from guest mixologist, Kenny Bowes. Join us from 12:00-8:00 on Monday March 17th, 2025 . Come one come all, get comfortable, the space is small! We will squeeze all the lepracahuns we can into this intimate location. You can also order food and drink to go! So there's that!

What 197 people are saying

Polenteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Healthy

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polenteria offers a unique dining experience with its all-gluten-free menu, making it a haven for those with celiac disease. The cozy, intimate ambiance and "amazing food" are consistently praised. Dishes like the pork chop and polenta are "outstanding," and the service is described as "wonderful," ensuring a delightful culinary journey.

197 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great here and the staff is friendly but…. You can only sit at your table for 1.5 hours so we felt like everything was very rushed, app, dinner then check. If you want a leisure dinner this is not the place for you.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Dennis VIP

    Sacramento65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All gluten free brunch. We had the Italian sandwich and Bolognese which were great. We also bought bagels and donuts which are excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Tiffany VIP

    Montana30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is lovely and can accommodate many dietary restrictions. The endive salad is delicious. It is a tiny spot so be prepared to be sat behind an opening and closing door. Our host and part time server was wearing a backwards baseball cap. So not a very respectable vibe.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michele

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food at Polenteria! Great for a celiac who feels confident in a restaurant! Wonderful service and Yvonne is the best!

    Is this helpful?

  5. MelissaV

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the food. Took my daughter there, we both have celiacs, and love that we can order anything off the menu. Thank you!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jennifer

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food! The short rib and gnocchi were so good! Looking forward to coming back!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Brian

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are not GF, but you don't need to be to enjoy the amazing food at Polenteria. We had the Pork chop special and the Short Rib Pappardelle. Both were outstanding. Also the Cauliflower appetizer was something special, very delicate but surprising flavors.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Rosemary

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad they are open for lunch. Ample portions and delicious. It is a gem of a restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Lynn

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Very small space but well done. We had the table next to the door and try as the staff did, serve customers kept leaving it open. Hope to not get that table next time!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Ankur

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! Can’t wait to come back.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Polenteria is rated 4.6 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Polenteria

10 Victory Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Khananis
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo