Restaurants my family of four enjoy in and near the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. We are as addicted to DoorDash as everyone else, but when we go out this is where we go.
The best lasagna in San Jose
MILAN - Updated August 2025 - 473 Photos & 168 Reviews
San Jose has some of the best Mexican food in the US, and this taqueria is one of the best of the best. Try the street tacos and chevela
Taqueria Milagro - May 14th, San Jose, CA
Excellent family-run Chinese food
Taiwan Restaurant - Taiwan Restaurant | Online Order | San Jose | CA
Go here for brunch with friends
Orchard City Kitchen
They have my favorite spring rolls
Pho Wagon - Pho Wagon
The stroganoff is delicious
Dry Creek Grill - American Restaurant in San Jose, CA
A great place to go with kids
Tomato Thyme
Very good casual burgers
Mojo Burger
A Willow Glen institution
Bertucelli's La Villa Gourmet
This is the place to be on Friday nights. Enjoy your frozen custard by the fountain
Willow Glen Creamery
Enjoy breakfast on the patio
Welcome to Bill's Cafe - a Breakfast Tradition since 1977
Excellent pizza. Try the meatball pizza special
Bibo's NY Pizza
This is not an everyday pick, but if you have a pre-teen this is a fun birthday dinner
Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse, Cambell
The coliflor frito is a must-try
LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Alameda
Not the fanciest, but very good. Go early - it gets busy!
SUSHI KOYA
The fruit tart here is amazing. A lesser-known gem for sure
