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Amato's Restaurant


Amato's Restaurant
1162 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129-3425
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#38 of 909 restaurants in San Jose
  • Cuisines: American, Fast Food, Soups
  • Price range*: $1-$20
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“Best Philly Cheesesteak...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 29, 2009

Best Philly Cheesesteak in Bay Area more

“Good Philly Cheesesteaks...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 6, 2008

Good Philly Cheesesteaks and cheese fries. more

“This place has the best...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 21, 2008

This place has the best Philly Cheesesteaks aside from actually being in Philadelphia. The owner, Bill...is a transplanted New Jersey man who makes the absolute best cheesesteaks in the area. It's small on the inside and there is seating outside. Also, the cheesefries are to die for! more

“the peppers are great...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 27, 2007

the peppers are great, try the cheese fries - can't get better than having melted processed cheese on fried taters - YUM! more

“Quite Possibly The Best Cheesesteaks Anywhere!”
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mstnghu 6 contributions
San Jose, California
Jul 26, 2006

I've been eating at Amato's for a few years now after a friend introduced me. Now I've introduced many others to this great little hole-in-the-wall place and I don't know anybody who hasn't loved it. I'll be honest that I've never eaten a true authentic Philly Cheesesteak, but nevertheless I've heard from East Coast transplants that these are some of... more

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Amato's Restaurant Address

1162 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-3425
Tel: (408) 246-4007 Fax: (408) 246-3818
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.