Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar

This was our first time here and we arrived at what seemed to be a shift change as there was only one server for the first 30 minutes of our visit. She did a good job but had way too many people to handle by herself.

The food was very good and they have a great happy hour menus.

Went there for my first time was told they were sold out of the hamburgers ended up ordering chicken piccata to oily just not over all that great I'm an average cook and I make better chicken piccata I think this is a place to go drink and have appetizers that's about it had to ask server for a refill for my wife's drink the server never checked on us on our drinks or how everything was that's pretty much a no brainer in this business might go there again but I doubt it that's the problem with the lot of restaurants today they know the money is not in the food it's in the drinks alcohol drinks and that's what they're aiming for while putting out subpar dishes probably won't be back now that I think about it

Really enjoyed our night here. We wanted to take our time to have a long dinner, and Katie was a great server to help us do that.

I wish they would expand their appetizer menu. However, their Tannins pizza made a perfect appetizer! The arrabiata was delicious, I substituted shrimp for chicken and highly recommend it! Meat ravioli was perfectly balanced, and their marinara is so tasty.

Wine was good, we went with a bottle of pinot noir, but might change it up next time.

Good environment, great night overall!

Be nice to your delivery people. One star for rudeness and for wasting my precious time.

Absolutely love this place. The food is great but the staff is AMAZING. This is a regular weekly spot we love it so much!

Glad to share that I had a super positive experience dining at Tannins despite my many food allergies (gluten, garlic, dairy, etc)!
Before attending a group luncheon, I stopped by to talk with the manager to see whether they would be able to accommodate my allergies at all. To my surprise, they were taking time to discuss possibilities and alternatives for me. I ended up selecting their lunch special which was a chicken breast with a large variety of vegetables; the meal was both amazing and healthy!
Big kudos to Leo, Manager, who was very kind to work with me and even notified our server about my food needs!
The entire experience at Tannins was very good with attentive wait staff, fast service and friendly staff!
Unfortunately, I am unable to comment on their typical Italian menu items as I am allergic to gluten!
Our group was having lunch on the patio which was a nice atmosphere.

Absolutely delighted with the food!!

Best Salmon Salad around. We come here for the salad and wine. The restaurant is cozy and nice. Service is always excellent there and the little patio allows dogs

Food was not as expected. Calamari was old and chewy. Service was good. We had not been there in 3 plus years and decided to try it again. Disappointing and we will not return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Our office ordered lunch from Tannins yesterday and every one of us was raving about the food. It was very well prepared and big quantities to boot.
We will definitely order again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leo just created a Masterpiece for me ???!!! It’s called appropriately “The Tami” - secret menu or just made to order ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After driving 4hr from northern California to Southern I was unimpressed with quality and standard with this restaurant. The lasagna me and two other people ordered came out cold twice After the second time of the food coming out cold our server and manager had finally decided to reimburse us for drinks. Then asked if we would like something else. To be disappointed with Luke Warm chicken Alfredo. Endless to say never going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

We went to Tannins with our neighbors who hadn't been in about 15 years. We are new to SJC and hunting for good restaurants. We ate in the cave, (highly recommended) and the server was pleasant. The wine menu was reasonable. We ordered the Post and Beam Cabernet, which didn't disappoint. Between the four of us we had two Seafood Linguini dishes, one Tannins' pizza and one Penne Sausage and Pepper dish. We all rated our food from a B to a B -. I am a bit sad, because I wanted to love the place. I found my Linguini somewhat flavorless. I added Parmesan and chile peppers to see if I could improve it, but honestly, it just wasn't great. :(

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Excellent bruschetta appetizer and then enjoyed the Tuesday night surf n turf special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Herb Marinated Filet Mignon

Great food and service. Tiffany is a wonderful waitress who was very knowledgeable about the food and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Salad and Salmon