Campo di Bocce
Los Gatos
Restaurant in Los Gatos, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Campo di Bocce is a practical Los Gatos pick when the group needs an activity. Book it for casual celebrations, mixed groups, or low-pressure drinks around bocce; choose The Bywater or Enoteca La Storia instead if the food or wine program is the main reason for going out.
About Campo di Bocce
Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos is a venue with straightforward planning basics: its hours and casual dress code are the clearest facts to use when organizing a visit. That makes it best to evaluate the outing around timing and the kind of experience you want.
The current hours are Monday 3:30–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM–9 PM; Friday and Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; and Sunday 10 AM–8:30 PM. Dress is casual, so the practical baseline is simple: choose a time that fits your plan and dress comfortably.
Planning a group visit
Group policies, reservation requirements, seating capacity, menu format, pricing, and private-event options may vary.
Use the known schedule as the starting point. Friday and Saturday have the latest listed closing time at 10 PM, while Sunday closes at 8:30 PM and Monday opens later at 3:30 PM.
Where it fits in a Los Gatos night out
Campo di Bocce can be compared with other options depending on the kind of evening you want. The Bywater, Enoteca La Storia, Hercules Draft House & Cantina, PintxoPote, and Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering are other names to consider.
Readers comparing more broadly can use the Los Gatos restaurants guide, the Los Gatos bars guide, and the Los Gatos experiences guide to decide whether the night should be meal-led, drinks-led, or activity-led. If the plan includes visitors staying locally, the Los Gatos hotels guide can help with the broader itinerary.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 3:30–9 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 565 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
- Website
- campodibocce.com
- Phone
- +14083957650
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Campo di Bocce leans into the social heart of Italian bocce culture, transplanting piazza-style conviviality to a Los Gatos setting. The venue emphasizes activity-anchored dining where the game and the meal are co-equal, creating an easygoing, relaxed atmosphere in which conversation and time are deliberately unhurried. Rather than competing on high culinary ambition, it designs an experience around shared play and lingering evenings, making it feel approachable and convivial. Guests should expect a warm, casual environment that privileges sociability and group interaction over formality.
Best For
This is a place built for company: groups, families and anyone who enjoys combining a social activity with a meal. Because bocce is central to the format, the venue naturally suits gatherings that want to stretch into the evening: after-work meetups, weekend group outings or casual celebrations that unfold at a leisurely pace. The model favors shared time and conversation, so it’s less about a quick bite and more about an extended, sociable dining occasion.
Ordering Tips
Plan to eat with the flow of the game: start with shareable starters and move into heartier mains as the evening lengthens. The menu’s signature dishes, Chicken Piccata and Chicken Parmesan, are reliable mains to anchor a table, while antipasti and small plates support the communal rhythm that bocce encourages. Expect a relaxed pace; order in stages and resist rushing through courses so the meal complements the unhurried, social nature of the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sunny outdoor seating areas combined with a spacious indoor facility create a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Piccata
- Chicken Parmesan
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 565 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 3:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–8:30 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a stronger dinner focus, book The Bywater. If the night is more about wine and conversation, choose Enoteca La Storia instead.
Restaurant context
How Campo di Bocce compares in Los Gatos
Choose Campo di Bocce when the night needs structure. Compared with The Bywater, which is the stronger call for a Cajun and Southern dinner at a known $$ tier, Campo di Bocce is less about a cuisine-led meal and more about keeping a group moving. That makes it the easier recommendation for birthdays, work groups, and casual gatherings where conversation alone may not carry the evening.
Enoteca La Storia is the better cross-shop for wine-focused diners, while PintxoPote is the more pointed choice if the plan is built around Spanish dining. Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering reads more daytime-casual, while Hercules Draft House & Cantina is the peer to consider when draft beer and cantina energy matter more than bocce.
Value depends on the occasion: Campo di Bocce earns its keep when the activity prevents a group dinner from feeling flat. If the group is small and food quality is the deciding factor, start with The Bywater or PintxoPote instead.
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Compare Campo di Bocce
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo di Bocce | Los Gatos | No published awards | ||
| The Bywater | Los Gatos | American Regional - Cajun, Southern | $$ | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3962024 Michelin Bib Gourmand2023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering | Los Gatos | No published awards | ||
| PintxoPote | Los Gatos | No published awards | ||
| Enoteca La Storia | Los Gatos | No published awards | ||
| Hercules Draft House & Cantina | Los Gatos | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campo di Bocce good for a special occasion?
It may be, depending on your plans. Campo di Bocce is in Los Gatos, has casual dress, and lists hours that run as late as 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. For another option, consider The Bywater.
Can I eat at the bar at Campo di Bocce?
Campo di Bocce is in Los Gatos, follows a casual dress code, and is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Enoteca La Storia is another name to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Campo di Bocce?
The hours show that Campo di Bocce opens at 10 AM Tuesday through Sunday and at 3:30 PM on Monday. Friday and Saturday have the latest listed closing time at 10 PM, so choose based on schedule. Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering is another option to compare.
What are alternatives to compare with Campo di Bocce?
Other names to compare include The Bywater, Enoteca La Storia, Hercules Draft House & Cantina, PintxoPote, and Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering.
What should I wear to Campo di Bocce?
Campo di Bocce lists a casual dress code. Wear something relaxed and comfortable, and plan around the hours: Monday 3:30–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM–9 PM; Friday and Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; and Sunday 10 AM–8:30 PM.
