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The Old Spaghetti Factory

EatSan Jose, South Bay4.1/5

About This Place

A family classic in downtown San Jose with Victorian decor and a real trolley car you can eat inside. Affordable pasta dinners include salad, bread, and spumoni ice cream. Kids eat free on certain nights.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Monday for kids-eat-free, or early dinner

Parking

Downtown San Jose parking garages nearby. Street parking on San Pedro Square.

Tips

Kids under 12 eat free on Monday nights (with adult entree). Try to get seated in the trolley car!

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

pastaitalianfamilykids-eat-freeaffordable
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Location

San Jose, South BayGet Directions

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