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La Foret, San Jose, CA

La Foret

4.8 (1734)
$50 and over
French
21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
La Foret offers fine French dining in an old country setting. We are proudly now offering outdoor dining!!!The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Picture windows surrounding the entire dining area allow you to fully enjoy the quietly beautiful surroundings during your meal. Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Foret has earned its place among the area's finest restaurants and in fact has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

La Foret ha an extensive wine list, which includes French and Napa Valley selections. It offers a tasting menu and brunch on Sundays.

This restaurant has private rooms for catering banquet-style private events. It also hosts weddings with capacity for up to 130 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 997-3458
  • Website
    http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    La Forêt regularly hosts parties and events for people and organizations from around the South Bay Area including, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Cupertino, Santa Clara.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458
  • Location
    21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    Almaden Road
  • Parking details
    We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

La Foret's menu was last updated on 7/26/2022.

Tasting Menu 1

Five Course $115

  • La Foret Salade

    Bay Shrimp, GV Farms Kookaburra Spinach, Shaved Radicchio, Red Pepper Vinaigrette

    • Tortellini La Foret

      Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms, Aged Garlic, Cream

      • Quail

        Roasted Canadian Quail, Huckleberry Reduction

        • Tournedos of Beef Chanterelle

          Tenderloin Medallions, Golden Chanterelle, Ginger Brandy

          • Crème Brûlée

            Tasting Menu 2

            Six Course $150

            • Prawns Meuniere

              With Butter, Garlic, Meyer Lemon, Vin Blanc

              • Salade Française

                Butter Lettuce, Marinated Cucumber, Shaved Radish, Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette

                • Sea Scallops

                  Seared Day Boat Scallops, Light Saffron Herb Cream, Puff Pastry

                  • Elk

                    Roasted New Zealand Elk Loin, Portabella Cognac Demi-Glacé Reduction

                    • Rack of Lamb

                      Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Australian Lamb, Natural jus, Tarragon Mustard

                      • Chocolate Truffle Torte

                        Tasting Menu 3

                        Seven Course $220

                        • Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

                          Buckwheat Blini, House Cultured Crème Fraiche, Sweet Onion, Capers

                          • Beef Tartare

                            GV Farms Beef, Potato Truffle Cream, Crispy Potato Julienne

                            • Ahi Tuna

                              Lightly Peppered & Grilled, Horseradish, Thyme Sauce

                              • Lobster Tail

                                Poached Cold Water Lobster, Lime Beurre Blanc

                                • Wild Boar

                                  Sage Crusted Medallions of Wild Boar, Roasted Garlic Cabernet Sauce

                                  • American Wagyu

                                    Snake River Center Cut Tenderloin, Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce, GV Farms Sage, Cognac

                                    • Soufflé Grand Marnier

                                      Wine Pairing 1

                                      $45

                                      • Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley, California NV

                                        • Domaine de Couron, Viognier, Cotes du Rhone, France 2020

                                          • Lyric by Etude, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California 2016

                                            • Napa Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, California 2016

                                              • Sandeman, Fine Ruby Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                Wine Pairing 2

                                                $95

                                                • Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, France NV

                                                  • Mount Hamilton Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Clara Valley 2019

                                                    • Grgich Hills, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                      • Skyfall, Merlot, Columbia Valley, California 2016

                                                        • Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                          • Fonseca, 20 year, Tawny Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                            Wine Pairing 3

                                                            $125

                                                            • Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d'Or, Brut, Champagne, France 2008

                                                              • Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2015

                                                                • Chalk Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2019

                                                                  • Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Russian River, California 2018

                                                                    • Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2018

                                                                      • Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakvile District of Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                                        • Dows', 40 year, Tawny Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                                          Last updated: July 26, 2022

                                                                          What 1,734 people are saying

                                                                          La Foret 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

                                                                          4.8
                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                          • 4.8Ambience
                                                                          • 4.4Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                          Loved For

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

                                                                            Romantic

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

                                                                            Great for scenic views

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

                                                                            Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          La Foret offers a "memorable dining experience" with "amazing service" and "outstanding food." Nestled in a "picturesque setting," it's perfect for "special occasions." Diners praise the "superb tasting menu" and "excellent wine selection." While some note occasional service delays, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem" in the valley.
                                                                          1,734 Reviews

                                                                          1. Marilyn

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            They are the BEST in every way!! Brunch is perfect for us, too. What a wonderful respite. Food is fabulous and the servers and Sammy make the experience delightful. My family have been coming here for 50 years :)

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                                                                          2. Aaron

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We have tried almost wvery otem on this menu. We have our favorites but every thing here is expertly prepared and delicious.

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                                                                          3. Richard VIP

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Classic food and excellent service. A long standing tradition hidden in the woods of San Jose.

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                                                                          4. Sharlene

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            My partner and I spent our anniversary here and the ambience was extremely romantic and quiet. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Our server Sean (I think) answered all our questions and went into depth parts of the menu and gave amazing recommendations as well. We’d definitely come back!

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                                                                          5. William

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Have been going to La Foret for more than forty years. Need I say more?

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                                                                          6. Catherine

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Lovely celebration of my mom’s 80th birthday. Loved listening to the creek and the food was fabulous.

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                                                                          7. Mike

                                                                            California Central Coast1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Food/Service/Ambience was amazing...always have a memorable experience here.

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                                                                          8. Kim

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            It was a lovely setting for a wonderful dinner with friends. There was also some kind of party going on next to us on the patio so the service was a bit slow, but it was not noisy. They really didn’t bother us. We will definitely be back for another special occasion.

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                                                                          9. Johnny

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Overall good experience. It’s in a nice intimate setting. Food is about average no “wow” factor. I feel like it’s lacking creativity and the plating/design is close to none. If they an upped those area a bit and it would help them tremendously and much more memorable.

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                                                                          10. Greg

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Very nice venue and very kind staff. Food was good overall. We enjoyed a memorable anniversary dinner. Thank you.

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                                                                          FAQs

                                                                          La Foret is rated 4.8 stars by 1734 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                          2 people
                                                                          7:00 PM
                                                                          Booked 5 times today
                                                                          Google Map for La Foret

                                                                          21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Cross street
                                                                            Almaden Road
                                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                                            San Jose
                                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                                            Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $50 and over
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            French
                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Elegant Dining
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
                                                                          • Payment options
                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (408) 997-3458
                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                            La Forêt regularly hosts parties and events for people and organizations from around the South Bay Area including, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Cupertino, Santa Clara.
                                                                          • Private party contact
                                                                            Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458
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