Original Joe's San Jose

We visit at least once a year and are always satisfied. The quality remains the same...great. The staff is very professional and always entertaining without being overly attentive. The meals are good quality, good sizes and a bit on the pricey side but worth it. My wife and I shared the lasagna and it easily fed both of us with leftovers.

Several friends and I came here to have food and drinks before a comedy show across the way. It was really packed, especially since it was a Saturday. We had the calamari strips ($16.95 - Huge serving for 4-5 people, or a meal in its own), prawn cocktail ($19.95 - Maybe five-six large prawns), and garlic bread ($6.95 - Maybe for three people) to start. All solid appetizers. I ordered the broiled salmon with a side of vegetables ($31.95). I could not believe how large the salmon was! Other places I've been to are a fraction of what OJ's served, and it was cooked perfectly. It gets pretty noisy, so plan on that if you come here on a busy Saturday. Everyone from little kids to grandparents were at the restaurant, from birthday celebrations to watching football games on TV at the bar. It's a very lively place. Our server Amber was the best! She made sure we had everything we needed and always checked in on us.

If you like Italian food, go there. You will not be disappointed. Also, despite the fact that the place was packed when my group of 5 arrived, they seated us right away. Definitely recommend.