Polenteria

4.6

197 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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!

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 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

Noise • Moderate

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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
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
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Join us for St. Patricks Day Celebration!

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

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