History San Jose is currently presenting “Lou’s Village Online Exhibit” that covers the 60-year history of this famous San Jose restaurant.

There is a plethora of information including the three generations involved in running Lou’s Village, devoted staff, menus, entertainment, celebrities, a photo gallery, and more. Click the photos throughout the online exhibit for a closer view.

Lou’s Village opened in 1946 by Lou Santoro and Paul Polizzi, former firefighters with the City of San Jose, along with Lou Ferro. They offered barbecued dinners and buffet style ($1.85 a plate) dinning in the early years then switched to a seafood menu in the late 1960s.

Due to the size and responsibility of managing and maintaining the business and that none of the 4th generation was interested in the restaurant business, in 2005 the decision was made to close Lou’s Village after sixty years.

Lou’s Village Online Exhibit

Lou’s Village Web Site

History San Jose

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