Paesano's Ristorante Italiano is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

1. Paesano's Ristorante Italiano

8.1
350 W Julian St (Hwy. 87), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 31 tips and reviews

Christina L.Christina Lor: Do not be deceived by reviews, this is not a hole in the wall. It is more of an intimate bistro suited for parties of 2-4 comfortably. Great food & attention to service!

Jessica M.Jessica Moreno: Try their beef ravioli with pest cream sauce...its sooooo delicious!

Ariana M.Ariana Moniz: Amazing place. Amazing service. Such a nice atmosphere.

Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

2. Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub

7.4
69 N San Pedro St (btwn W Saint John St & W Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA
Gastropub · Downtown San Jose · 75 tips and reviews

Brian L.Brian Lee: Hidden gem in downtown San Jose. $3.50 draft lagunitas/full boar during happy hour. Small intimate place with a nice outdoor patio as well.

Christy C.Christy Clark: Love the pork belly sliders with spicy pickled cabbage! A must try!

Daniel M.Daniel Montiel: This bar has one purpose, and that purpose is Jamison. Read more.

SAP Center at San Jose is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

3. SAP Center at San Jose

8.7
525 W Santa Clara St (at N Autumn St), San Jose, CA
Hockey Stadium · Central San Jose · 224 tips and reviews

Ken L.Ken Loo: Spicy Edaname is awesome, hidden on second floor

NHLNHL: Survival Tip: Every time the Sharks are on the power-play, the "Jaws" theme is played. Make sure to move your hands up and down like jaws chomping with the rest of the fans.

ESPNESPN: The "Shark Tank" hosted UCLA & Kansas in a 2007 Elite 8 match-up that featured 10 current NBA players. Among them were Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook as well as NBA champion Mario Chalmers.

Singlebarrel is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

4. Singlebarrel

43 W San Salvador St. (btwn S Market and S 1st St.), San Jose, CA
Speakeasy · Downtown San Jose · 120 tips and reviews

Ryan O.Ryan Ota: Speakeasy style underground bar. Great classic cocktails along with very knowledgeable and friendly bartenders

Jacqueline O.Jacqueline O.: The place where professional drinkers come to drink.

Mike S.Mike Sagun: The Bramble and Pisco Sour are a must... Be careful, a few can make you feel tipsy.

Signia by Hilton San Jose is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

5. Signia by Hilton San Jose

7.4
170 S Market St (at Paseo de San Antonio), San Jose, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Jose · 115 tips and reviews

Andrea L.Andrea Lee: Beautiful hotel with different restaurants, depending on what you are in the mood for. The sushi, which you can eat in the lobby, is really good. A great, low-key dinner option in an amazing setting!

Geoff M.Geoff Morgan: Fairmont hotel's standard $13/day wireless is free if you sign up for the president's club... which is free to join!

Vanessa G.Vanessa Gallo: Check out the gingerbread in the lobby during the holidays

Hanuman Thai Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

6. Hanuman Thai Cuisine

1 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 21 tips and reviews

Kai S.Kai Smith: Such fantastic food, if you love seafood, get the seafood platter. Full of great seafood. The Thai iced tea is fantastic, and the service here is even better.

Bryan K.Bryan Kramer: Pad Thai chicken every time!

FiveStarsFiveStars: Use your fivestars card and get 1 free reward.

San Jose Civic is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

7. San Jose Civic

7.9
135 W San Carlos St. (btwn Almaden & S. Market), San Jose, CA
Music Venue · Downtown San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

P S.P S: This is where all the music magic happens Memorial Day weekend aka FanimeCon weekend. MusicFest!

Princess Susannah G.Princess Susannah Greenwood: The 2010 $11 million renovation is starting to bring in some great gigs to revive this historic 75 year old venue. From Roger Daltrey to Wilco to Yo Gabba Gabba...music is happening here!

Rich R.Rich Reader: great place for large events.

Safeway is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

8. Safeway

6.6
6477 Almaden Expwy (at Camden Ave), San Jose, CA
Grocery Store · Almaden · 7 tips and reviews

Donnie WilsonDonnie Wilson: Try the sushi, it's pretty good and there are many choices to chose from!

Bill B.Bill Black: If in the deli ask for Bill . He knows all delicious items. Plus ask for a tasting sample 😊

EdEd: Stay away from the organic grapes. They taste like nothing. Literally, they have no taste. I won't have bought they, but I didn't taste one before hand.

Straits is one of The 9 Best Intimate Places in San Jose.

9. Straits

6.2
333 Santana Row #1100, San Jose, CA
Asian Restaurant · Santana Row · 86 tips and reviews

Yulian K.Yulian Kuncheff: The Risotto, Lamb Korma and Ahi Tuna are amazing!

Antone N.Antone Nem: $10 cover on a Thursday night?!?! What are you idiots thinking?!?!

JonJon: Confusing mix of Americanized Asian food. Not very impressive.