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La Fondue
14510 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
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#2 of 39 restaurants in Saratoga
  • Cuisines: American, French, Swiss
  • Price range*: $20-$40
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 14510 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
  • Phone:  (408) 867-3332
  • Fax:  (408) 867-9381
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“Great once and a while special occasion place”
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4 of 5 stars
Swede210 11 contributions
Morgan Hill, Ca
May 22, 2009

Made reservation in advance for 5PM (Opening time) on a Thursday. Although some of our party was about 30 minutes late they seated us anyway with no problems. Look at the different rooms before if you have a chance, I see what the other reviewer meant by "being watched over." I also admit that is a bit dark, I had... more

“Decor is so distracting - food is OK!”
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3 of 5 stars
FrenchFryDog 74 contributions
Palo Alto, California
Apr 1, 2009

We received a gift card for our anniversary. We thought the restaurant was more than a bit strange. We were seated in the back dining room and I felt that we on our way to the crusades - there were 3 "crusade-like" life-size saint statues staring at me all through dinner. The walls appeared to be decorated with icons from... more

“Hype at a price”
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1 of 5 stars
Chiorazzi 13 contributions
Carmel, Ca
Jan 19, 2009

When I called for my reservation I was kindly told that patio seating was all that was available this seemed fine. I would find out later that this would be a mistake as the inside décor is necessary to distract you from what you are serving at the prices you are serving it at. Hype is what theyare serving and... more

“Very cool atmosphere...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 18, 2008

Very cool atmosphere, but food is just okay more

“good all around”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 6, 2008

good all around more

“Huge amount of food with...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

Huge amount of food with set menus! more

“Over-rated, but sill a...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 22, 2008

Over-rated, but sill a fun experience. Chocolate's the best part! more

“Fondue....good once a...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 17, 2008

Fondue....good once a year...maybe. Pricey....and nothing too special. more

“Since they've moved...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 17, 2008

Since they've moved, ambiance is not as fun, prices have increased and service was sketchy. Food is still great. more

“$$$$ Go just for...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 9, 2008

$$$$ Go just for dessert! more

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La Fondue Address

14510 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Tel: (408) 867-3332 Fax: (408) 867-9381
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.