Tre Monti — Restaurant in Los Altos

Edit (8/29): We dined in for my son’s birthday and had 2 margheritas plus the gnocchi (pictures added to my previous ones). Everything was great from the food and service. They also brought my son a birthday dessert with candle. I showed the previous message here for free pizza and they honored it. Thank you, Tre Monti!

I first tried Tre Monti when it was ordered at the office. Someone in my team had it and he was raving about it. I then ordered the Margherita pizza and boy was it good.

I then decided to order for my daughter and I. I ordered the Margherita and, it came a little different than the first time. A bit more soft (almost undercooked looking in tiny areas) but we ate it and it was fine.

Well, I ordered again. This time for my son to also try. Margherita and Calabrese pizzas. I received 1 pizza (assume Margherita, which is the one I wanted the most) and some pasta plate. Boy, was I disappointed but figured, hey, we have at least the 1 pizza and my daughter can have the pasta (she loves pasta). We had to hurry and eat as (like I mentioned above) she was going to work.

Well, I call my son and daughter to eat, open up the pizza and it's the Calabrese one, AND, it is very much undercooked, soggy and can barely pick it up. I had to throw it in the air fryer to speed up cooking for my daughter to eat before going to work. We tried the pasta and that was a fail. It tasted like heavy American yellow cheese.

I immediately reached out to Door Dash and their auto chat initially refunded the 1 pizza. I had to reach out to a rep to get the full refund.

This was a big fail...

I went here because the reviews were good. At first I sat outside, but it was freezing cold, so then I opted to go back inside. It was still cold inside. For some reason they leave the door open, so it's pretty cold inside. I would definitely recommend to bring a jacket. I was expecting just an average Italian restaurant maybe a little better, but I found a diamond in the rough. When I got there a man who looks like an owner was at my service from the time I arrived till the time I left. Within two minutes my drinks were on the table and I had warm tasty bread with some kind of olive oil mixed with some sort of vegetable I guess. I didn't really understand what he was saying was in the olive oil because his Italian accent was so thick and authentic. I enjoyed that he spoke some Italian to me here and there, because it made the effect of the Italian restaurant come alive. I asked him what was the best thing on the menu. I'm from out of town and I don't really know what to order when I go to restaurants. He suggested some sort of pasta with pork shoulder. I agreed, thinking that it might be pretty good. I was wrong. It was probably one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had. I'm 52 years old and have traveled the world. And I can still say quite honestly that it was one of the best meals I've had. I'm only in town for a week and I plan to eat there at least three more times before I go. I'm going to have the same meal that I ate. So overall the food was amazing and the service was excellent. The food and the service made...

🍝 Food Impressions: My experience with the food at Tre Monti was less than ideal. • The King Salmon I ordered was unfortunately dry, which was a bit disappointing for a main course. • The Calamari portion size felt quite modest, definitely more fried than meat. • Even the complimentary bread didn't seem as fresh as one might hope for at an Italian establishment. • Overall, for an Italian restaurant in the Bay Area, the dishes didn't quite meet my expectations, particularly given the cost.

💰 Pricing & Value: The pricing at Tre Monti felt quite high for the portion sizes and the quality of the dishes we received. While ambiance can sometimes justify higher prices, the overall food experience didn't quite align with the cost.

Ambiente: We chose to sit outside, and the outdoor area was generally pleasant. However, the restaurant was noticeably quiet and rather empty during our visit. While this can sometimes mean a more relaxed atmosphere, it also struck me as a bit unusual for a dinner service.

🤔 Final Thoughts: I had hoped for a better dining experience at Tre Monti, especially based on other reviews. The combination of the food quality not fully meeting expectations and the higher price point left me feeling that it might not be the best fit for future visits. While the outdoor seating was fine, the overall experience suggested that there might be other Italian options in the area that offer better value or a more consistent...