Dio Deka

Our dining experience was so delightful, I'm glad we made the choice to give Dio Deka a try. This restaurant is on the same property as the Hotel Los Gatos, located in downtown Los Gatos. Put thoughts of a tired hotel dining establishment out of your mind as this is such a sweet spot. The restaurant has plenty of space, really nice decor and a wonderful seating plan. They try and get maximum table space inside the restaurant, but it didn't feel too crowded. The waitstaff worked together wonderfully. Our waiter was polite and knowledgeable, and the food runners kept our meal running seamlessly as we went through courses by clearing and resetting our table. Our meals were delicious. The flavoring and preparation of the food items were thoughtfully and skillfully chosen to elevate the taste experience. They offered several courses and quite a few options for each course. The wine list is extensive and the cocktails were seriously creative. This restaurant offers such variety, I will definitely come back to explore more of their meals.

Went to Dio Deka for my second time and I was absolutely blown away by the food and the service. We were there as a group of 12 to celebrate a birthday dinner; we were warmly greeted and had the most amazing server, Athos, who gave perfect food recommendations and was so lively that his presence really brightened our already wonderful evening. The cocktail menu is a little short and not my style so Athos recommended a raspberry mojito and it was the best mojito I've had, such strong mint flavor! We ordered spanikopita, octopus, and carrot fritters as appetizers and all three were delicious. The char and flavor on the octopus was so good! I finally found an octopus to rival the one at Hero Ranch Kitchen :) I had the lobster pasta for my entree and the ekmek for dessert and both were full of flavor and unlike other dishes I've had before. I also tried a friend's baklava and it was the best I've ever had. Thank you to Dio Deka and Athos for such a fun, memorable evening!

I cannot rave about this place enough! They arguably have my absolute favorite dish in the world right now, lobster pasta. If you haven't been here, or if you haven't tried it, it's a must! This is coming from someone who is pretty strictly keto, rarely orders lobster, and I can't resist it. Yes, it's that great! Whether sitting at a table or the bar, I have felt very well taken care of. ALEXA is the BEST, she absolutely crushes it behind the bar, even with a full house. I'm sometimes delightfully presented with a surprise from the bar, or the chef, or even from one of the other locals who's dining at the same time. Love the local community feeling, while enjoying finer dining.

This place is the ultimate date night spot to go to with your significant other. Our waiter was super friendly and very informative about the wine and food menu. My husband ordered the filet and it was cooked perfectly. I ordered the scallops with risotto and the flavor was incredible. We split the seafood pasta and while it was good, it wasn't nearly as incredible as our personal dishes we ordered. Their homemade tiziki was light and fresh and complimented their homemade bread. Overall, it was a great experience, worth the high price point! We would happily go back here for a special occasion again.

Awesome experience, which is what I was looking for. It has a romantic atmosphere and ambience and was the perfect date night place to go! Food and drinks were all amazing!

This is a life experience that you need to have when you come to Los Gatos. Our waiter is so amazing! He was very sensitive to my gluten-free allergies and he is so cute and charming! He made us forget about all of our problems! The octopus is to die for. The salmon sashimi is out of this world. The scallops are phenomenal. I love the roasted potatoes. I wish I could make them at home. A+ plus

Andy, Sofi and Gavin did an amazing job handling my father's 90th birthday celebration. Fay is the events coordinator who gave me updated information as we had changes. Planning a party for more than 10 people seems like planning a wedding. We ended up with 21. The team at Dio Deka kept me on task. The food was brought out on time and hot. We did not have a full bar and we brought our own wine. The corkage is a bit high. The weather cooperated as we were out on a patio for drinks and appetizers. We chose the plated option and all entrees were perfect. Portions were large. To-go boxes were available especially for the baklava which were very large slices. I highly recommend Dio Deka for your next event.

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile. As a Greek, I pride myself to try the many different authentic Greek restaurants in the area. So when hubby suggested to go on a date night, I knew just where I wanted to go. I'd give this place 3.5 stars out of 5. This restaurant is tucked away from the busy downtown of Los Gatos. It's actually a restaurant part of a hotel. So if you aren't staying at the hotel, you have to park on the street. We didn't have any trouble finding street parking but you do get the sense that you are in a hotel ambiance.One of the highlights is walking into the entrance and seeing the beautiful fountain! We were immediately greeted and seated. The ambiance I'd say was decent. They have Greek music playing but the lighting could have been better.Now for the food. I had reviewed the recommendations from previous yelpers so I had an idea what to order. The main tip is yes, definitely order the Greek dishes as that is their specialty! For appetizers, we had the fried zucchini and the saganaki. Now the Saganaki is typically served flambé but they actually took a different spin to their saganaki. They serve it more sweeter, drizzled with honey. Apparently that's how the owners grandmother used to make it so I thought that was a nice touch. It was interesting for a saganaki though as I was used to more savory! The main meals were delicious. I had the lobster pasta and the sauce and the lobster melted in your mouth. It was also a generous portion which I appreciated. Hubby had the lamb shanks that were also tasty. The one thing to note about the meals is that you order the main dish (like lobster pasta or lamb shank) and you have to order the sides seperately (the potatoes, veggies, etc). I thought that was a little weird and not to mention it was costly for the amount as well. This is not very typical in Greece so I didn't think that part was that authentic. For dessert we had the baklava although at that point we were both ready to be rolled out of the restaurant because we were so full! The service was also pretty attentive and friendly. Overall I thought it was a nice place and we had a lovely time but I don't think I will be back. It doesn't compare to the caliber of the other Greek restaurants in Palo Alto that we go often to. You definitely feel like you are part of a hotel, not just its separate restaurant.Full disclosure, it was a tad forgettable in that sense, and the fact we had to order sides as extra kind of turned me off. However I am still glad I tried it. I'd recommend coming here for a date night to try it out for yourself! Just be prepared to pay extra for sides, feel as if it's part of a hotel and have it be semi-Greek authentic. And if you do come here, definitely get the lobster pasta!!!

Went for a birthday dinner, thought we'd class it up a bit and go for some fine Greek dining at Dio Deka, which didn't disappoint. A couple of us had the Arni Youvetsi "lamb volcano shank", which was delicious and a sizeable portion. We also had the lobster pasta, which was great as well (as long as you don't mind looking at a lobster head ); rich and creamy sauce. Marco was an amazing server and gave great guidance on both food and drink. Ambiance is light, modern, and chatty.I haven't been here for a few years, but I have to come back sooner.

The food was absolutely amazing! We got the oktapodi and soutzoukakia for our starters, the lavraki and the "kansas city" bone-in strip loin for our entrees, and the loukoumades with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Our server Tony G was the best! Everything we ordered was recommended by him and he was consistently checking up on us. An overall great experience at Dio Deka!