PintxoPote

5.0

480 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

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Innovative
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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 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 797-8688
Website
http://www.pintxopote-tapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Hector Figueroa

Location
424 N Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Neighborhood
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 480 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

Noise • Moderate

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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.

480 Reviews

V
Vicki
VIP
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hector and Angie were the most gracious hosts. Hector took the time to take us through the menu and even gave us a little history lesson. The food was great, and the service was wonderful. We really enjoyed our dinner and the whole experience. We will definitely be back!
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Barbara
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Daniella
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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Marianne
VIP
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 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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Lynne
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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steve
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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cipora
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 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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Ramon
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Ewa
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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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FAQs

PintxoPote is rated 5 stars by 480 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

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

424 N Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Additional information

Cross street
Los Gatos Saratoga Road
Neighborhood
Los Gatos
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.pintxopote-tapas.com/
Phone number
(408) 797-8688

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