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White Shallot
White Shallot offers the best in traditional French and Vietnamese cuisine, created by Chef Lan Le with a true passion for producing extraordinary dishes. Our menu selections are lovingly prepared from the highest quality produce and ingredients, rendering dishes with superb freshness and taste that pair wonderfully with our selection of French and California wines. The handmade desserts are truly marvelous, culminating your experience with a delicious sweetness. We look forward to serving you.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- fit for foodies(24)
- great for lunch(17)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(11)
- good for groups(5)
White Shallot Reviews List
Review 1 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good food...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great... Duck for me and shaking beef for the wife. Mothers Day and they seemed a little short-staffed. They were nice, just a bit overwhelmed. Would go again when restaurant is less full."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is the perfect restaurant for my wife and I; she likes Vietnamese food and I love French food! I started with the escargot and it was one of the very best that I've had. The snails were tender and the herbed butter was very tasty. My wife who doesn't like "weird" foods did try it and she liked it. My wife had the vermicelli with steak and shrimp. The flavors were wonderful. I had the lamb tenderloin stuffed with proscutto, spinach and pine nuts. It was done perfectly. Overall, I would give White Shallot a thumbs up and we will be back again to try some of the menu items."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 3 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden gem near Santana Row
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great menu. The appetizers were awesome. Entrees looked great. We just decided to get 5 appetizers with a bottle of wine. Next time will try they're entrees. A must go. Went during week and not to busy. Ambience was nice and quiet. Menu changes depending on season but I'm sure it's always excellent. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For the price, I don't think
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price, I don't think that this place is worth it. They need to lower their food prices 10-15 less. I wouldn't come back nor would I recommend it to anyone."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2004
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Review 5 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of my very favorite restaurants! I love the lunch menu pork chops! Their specials are always good! My friend and others I have taken LOVE the crepes! You can hear yourself in a conversation. Fresh, delicious food in a clean. quiet, attractive environment."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK but not exceptional.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a mid-week dinner with some friends there - 5 people total. Food was OK (everyone was satisfied) but not exceptional. Two of the wines that we ordered from the list (the two that would go best with the food) were out of stock, so we had to settle for something else. We were there early (so not sold out), and the French Onion Soup was also not available. Server was polite and attentive."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
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Review 7 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice split menu, French & Vietnamese. The ambiance is a bit odd being smack in the middle of a strip mall, but that can be overlooked for the food. Certainly worth a visit for fine Asian and budget French."
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything is good except
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything is good except the filet steak that I ordered was lousy. Definitely not a steak house."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our food was very good. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our food was very good. We wnt for lunch and the restaurant was small and busy with one waitress. The service was slow - not a place for a quick lunch. I will probably go there again."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We orIginally had a group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We orIginally had a group of 6 for Friday night, and need to change the reservation twice to accomodate more people. They were very accomodating.
It was the first time there for all of us. We ranged in age from 21 to 60 years old. All of us loved the food. You can order either French or Vietnamese - everything was wonderful - from Pomme Frites and an Angus burger to duck confit to Vietnamese stew!! We were all quite full, but had have dessert too! It was great, prices very reasonable."
It was the first time there for all of us. We ranged in age from 21 to 60 years old. All of us loved the food. You can order either French or Vietnamese - everything was wonderful - from Pomme Frites and an Angus burger to duck confit to Vietnamese stew!! We were all quite full, but had have dessert too! It was great, prices very reasonable."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very friendly server, delicious food. Not a fusion restaurant - the menu splits French and Vietnamese options evenly."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous Food - Great Value!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is probably the best buy in San Jose, if you are looking for beautifully prepared, Thai and French food. Some French Restaurants could stand a lesson from the chef here. And the prices simply do not reflect the value! It's our new dine out place where we can always expect great service, great food and not too great a hit on our budget!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A pleasant celebration with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A pleasant celebration with my Valentine. Special menu (Filet and Lobster) was well prepared. A simple, but pleasant environment."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Shepard's Pie is EXCELLENT!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Shepard's Pie is EXCELLENT! Highly recommended !!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very reasonable prices for the quality"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Yeah for neighborhood restaurants
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love neighborhood restaurants - so thank you White Shallot for bringing us French and Vietnamese food to us in one sweet place."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2003
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Review 17 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
France meets Vietnam in Mediocrity
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very unique place. Homestyle French meets Vietnam. I had the Steak and Frites and my wife tried something off the Vietnamize side of the menu. Generally when I think French food I'm thinking Sauses that really go pop. The sause on my steak basically lacked any pop. I doubt we'll go back. Oh, the wines were priced cheap but not very memorable."
Dined on 01/10/2013
2011
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Review 18 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was pleasantly surprised
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was pleasantly surprised to find this upscale restaurant in this casual location. Parking is easy
Waiters very friendly and helpful
Menu diverse and interesting
Food tasty
Generous portions"
Waiters very friendly and helpful
Menu diverse and interesting
Food tasty
Generous portions"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for White Shallot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem : clever menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A quiet Tuesday evening to celebrate a birthday: my wife and I enjoyed the well-executed menu, and the cozy corner table away from the kitchen and the door. The menu has many classic french dishes on it, with also what looked to be many classic dishes from vietnam.
I loved that it was tucked away in a strip mall away from Santana Row across the street: and it had paper covers over the table cloth: as my wife and I scribbled ideas for a house remodel throughout the dinner.
I would consider it a neighborhood gem, and it's worth visiting when you want to have well-executed dishes without the fanfare and expense."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for White Shallot
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate