About
Palermo Italian Restaurant in San Jose, California is a staple Southern Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, and is further complemented by a well-stocked bar, perfect for accompanying the delicious meals they offer. Additionally, they feature a full cocktail bar, which adds to the restaurant's extensive and varied menu.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
When visiting Palermo Italian Restaurant in San Jose, California, you should savor the classic, home-style Chicken Marsala, soft and tender with sweet wine sauce. Don't miss out on their signature dish, Linguine Pescatore, an assortment of fresh seafood tossed with linguini in a delightful tomato sauce. Another must-try would be their homemade Lasagna, exuding a traditional Italian charm with layers of flavorful meat and cheese. Wrap up your meal with the delectable and silky Tiramisu, a perfect end note to an Italian feast.
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Came in on a Sunday night about an hour before closing and were seated quickly. About a few minutes after getting seated and served some complimentary bread and water, we were told the table we were seated at was reserved and we're asked if we could relocate. Since the server asked nicely and let us know the situation, we didn't complain. The food was pretty good overall and the ambiance was pretty laid back but the service was a bit slow in terms of gaps between getting water refills or getting the dessert order or bill at the end. Pictured are the burrata, calamari, beef tortellini soup, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine porcini, ravioli meat sauce, panna cotta, and affogato. Would definitely come back to try more food since it's a nice little spot for Italian food in San Jose.
I love the ambience, and watching the natural scenery was refreshing. The waiters were also polite and friendly. The food was decent but not particularly outstanding. I did enjoy the Polpettine di Melanzane though.
I have so many good memories of this place, many birthdays, many family meals and even romantic evenings. The food and drinks are great, the ambience is fantastic, the service is perfect with the staff always very attentive to the customer's needs. If you want a birthday party, this is also one of the better places I know to celebrate. Enjoy the fireworks! ????????. The place has a very cozy interior dining room with limited seating. However during the pandemic the place significantly increased its covered outdoor dining space - which was actually a huge improvement. It became one of the best places to find in San Jose during that unfortunate period. But they have kept that expansion which means there is always plenty of space for having an enjoyable time. They have a great selection of appetizers, pastas and veals. It is hard to go wrong with any of the selections but I'll always go for one of the Burrata options and the Veal Picatta is delicious. For dessert they have a t
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
