Eat Local In Willow Glen
Whether you're on the hunt to find restaurants serving seasonal delights with local farm ingredients, or looking to find places the locals know serve the best craft drinks and eats, here are some spots that make our Edible Bay Area Peninsula & South Bay short list.
Eat fresh & local.
Ask any Willow Glen resident what they love about living in this tree-lined enclave in San Jose and they will cite the true neighborhood feel and Lincoln Avenue. “The Avenue” is the heart of the community and a place where I first let my kids go off by themselves. It’s also a place where people walk from their homes for good food. They line up for house-made ravioli from Bertucelli’s La Villa, hearty breakfasts at Bill’s Café and John’s, colorful Tex-Mex at Aqui and upscale dining at Siena Bistro and Vin Santo.
There are even retail spots to hone your cooking skills and purchase handcrafted cheeses and nibbles. Kids can learn to cook at Cucina Bambini, a hands-on culinary school for kids and adults. "Older" kids can learn to make sushi and chicken tikka masala.
Fresh, seasonal and handcrafted fare is appreciated in Willow Glen, and here are a few of our favorite stops for casual bites and special nights out with family and friends.
The Table
Black Sheep Brasserie
20Twenty Cheese Bar
