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Le PapillonvsLa Foret Restaurant
Both Le Papillon and La Foret Restaurant are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Le Papillon ranks marginally better than La Foret Restaurant. Le Papillon ranks #23 in San Jose with positive reviews from 2 sources such as Gayot, Zagat.
Le Papillon
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
From $0/night
Gayot16.0
"A cozy dining room and consistently extravagant food are the main draws at this South Bay landmark." Full review
Zagat4.6
"From “prom dates to business meetings”, this “longtime” “special-occasion” “treat” in San Jose has delighted diners with “outstanding” New French tasting menus." Full review
Frommer's "Romance is on the menu at this long-time French fave (it opened in 1977) that, remarkably, hasn't lost its edge over the years." Full review
La Foret Restaurant Gayot Zagat
Where Frommer's Frommer's
Time Out
21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120-4329
From $41/night
Gayot15.0
"Fine country French cuisine, set in a historically significant building overlooking a creek." Full review
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Choose from one of two six-course tasting menus or order à la carte.
Zagat4.6
"French eatery set in a “lovely” converted boarding house on the outskirts of San Jose rolls out an “old-fashioned” French menu complete with “wonderful aromatic sauces” and wild game options." Full review
Where "Known for its traditional hospitality, La Foret is an exceptional restaurant for fine French dining in an old country setting." Full review
Frommer's "An 1848 miners cabin, set in a lovely and bucolic area (well away from the office parks of Silicon Valley) is the setting for this gourmet's paradise, considered one of the 50 best French restaurants in the United States" Full review
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Be sure to dress up: you'll be turned away if you show up in sneakers or shorts.
Frommer's "An 1848 miners cabin, set in a lovely and bucolic area (well away from the office parks of Silicon Valley) is the setting for this gourmet's paradise, considered one of the 50 best French restaurants in the United States" Full review
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Be sure to dress up: you'll be turned away if you show up in sneakers or shorts.
Time Out "La Foret offers fine French dining in an old country setting...earned its place among the area's finest restaurants and in fact has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the US" Full review
