Brigitte's

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351 Saratoga Ave (at Pruneridge Avenue)
Santa Clara, CA 95050

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(408) 404-7043
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My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night and thought we'd never find a table since we didn't have reservations. But the owner/hostess was extremely friendly and seated us right...

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First, after a waiting time of about 20 min the soup was served absolutely cold and without an appropriate spoon. After another 10 minutes the soup was served again but now wit...

food was great was portions were small 10/23/2005

went there with bf for his birthday dinner. The food was very good but portions were indeed small. Entree usually come with size options, if you pick the small one, I am sure most people would go home hungry. Brigitte recommended banana bread pudding for desert, which was not on the menu, but it was HEAVENLY. It's one of the best bread puddings I have ever had. Overall, the experience was pleasant and we really enjoyed the meal. Some minor problems - When I made the reservation, I had told them it's a birthday dinner but the chocolate cake still came without a candle. I had to ask for one in front of my bf. Guess it doesn't work too well for surprise :p Pros: great food, good wine selection Cons: small portion more
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Great experience even without reservations 4/6/2005

My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night and thought we'd never find a table since we didn't have reservations. But the owner/hostess was extremely friendly and seated us right away...with one caveat: service would be slow. But we didn't notice it being any slower than any other upscale place. And because we were eating on the later side, she offered us a magnificent dessert wine tasting menu for half the usual price. Overall, dinner, service, dessert, ambience was perfect! And I would recommend this to anyone who wants to taste REAL French food not that fussy over-sauced type we usually think of. Pros: Intimate, Homestyle food Cons: Hard to find, Very few tables more
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One of the worst restaurant experiences ever 2/12/2005

First, after a waiting time of about 20 min the soup was served absolutely cold and without an appropriate spoon. After another 10 minutes the soup was served again but now without a cheese (french onion soup) and, again, without a spoon. Second, after about 15 min we had to remind the waiter to bring the water. Third, they just forgot to serve us with a bread and butter (and we forgot to ask, so we never got it). Finally, when I tried to complain to the owner, she became pretty rude, "european style", and recommended me not to come back. Also, we were not given any discount and paid the full price of the dinner. Cons: unacceptable service more
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The best kept secret in the valley 6/15/2004

Probably the closest you can get to a real French Mediterranean bistro without actually flying to Provence. Brigitte's light, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is wonderfully creative and tasty, yet manages to be healthy and perfectly suited for weight watchers. The menu is updated very frequently with seasonal selections (the freshness and quality of the produce is particularly impressive). The desserts are heavenly, and very reasonably priced. Unlike bogus "French-inspired" restaurants who charge a fortune and serve mediocre food in noisy, unpleasant surroundings (think Santana Row) Brigitte's lovely, unpretentious restaurant is the real thing. Pros: Wonderful food, Reasonable prices, Great service more
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  • The Scene
    Cream-yellow walls make for pleasant surroundings and the plethora of self-promotional art adds to Brigitte's hidden-treasure charm. A 30-something and older crowd of well-heeled regulars patiently wait for a seat at one of three rows of small, comfortable tables.

    The Food
    The bold sensations of the rich and creamy cauliflower soup can be an ideal start to a meal, or for a sharable option, consider the sharp selections on the perennial-favorite charcuterie plate. For entrees, the hearty stew-like coq au vin uses organic chicken legs skillfully braised in red wine, and the perfectly grilled flank steak is drizzled with a light Roquefort butter sauce. The signature chocolate moelleux dessert is worth the 15-minute wait, its airy exterior slowly oozes bittersweet gooey chocolate from the center.

  • 9/7/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
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