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Le Papillon vs La 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
Gayot
16.0
"A cozy dining room and consistently extravagant food are the main draws at this South Bay landmark."
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Zagat
4.6
"From “prom dates to business meetings”, this “longtime” “special-occasion” “treat” in San Jose has delighted diners with “outstanding” New French tasting menus."
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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."
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La Foret Restaurant
Gayot
Zagat
Where
Frommer's
21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120-4329
From $41 /night
Gayot
15.0
"Fine country French cuisine, set in a historically significant building overlooking a creek."
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Choose from one of two six-course tasting menus or order à la carte.
Zagat
4.6
"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."
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"Known for its traditional hospitality, La Foret is an exceptional restaurant for fine French dining in an old country setting."
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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"
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Be sure to dress up: you'll be turned away if you show up in sneakers or shorts.
