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1. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(628)
$$$$
• Italian • Palo Alto
Booked 40 times today
Amazing service and delicious food every time we visit
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2. Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto
4.5
Awesome(3187)
$$$$
• Spanish • Palo Alto
Booked 96 times today
Food was sensational!! We loved and enjoyed everything we ordered from drinks to food. Even our 12-year old daughter enjoyed it so much
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3. Macarena
4.6
Exceptional(600)
$$$$
• Traditional Spanish • Palo Alto
Booked 57 times today
Ordered several tapas, potatoes, shrimp, oxtail, cheese sticks etc and all were delicious. We also had the rustic bread, yum and the mixed meat paella and added the shrimp also very good. A bottle of Spanish wine complimented our meal beautifully. Our waitress was warm and friendly. Would definitely go again.
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4. Ettan - Palo Alto
4.5
Awesome(2099)
$$$$
• Indian • Palo Alto
Booked 68 times today
Black cod and tiger shrimp were delish! Great spot for friends or date.
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5. TAVERNA - Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(1707)
$$$$
• Greek • Palo Alto
Booked 34 times today
Taverna was an incredible experience. The Greek food was absolutely delicious, with fresh, authentic flavors in every dish. The ambience was beautiful, warm, and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a great evening. Everything from the food to the atmosphere was exceptional. Definitely a restaurant I’ll be coming back to!
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6. Meyhouse Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(929)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Palo Alto
Booked 46 times today
We chose several maze, both cold & hot for our full dinner. Although 1 we had requested was not available due to the previous night’s demands, we were delighted with the delicious food. We shared dense pistachio ice cream & baklava. We’d return for sure.
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7. San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails
4.6
Exceptional(141)
$$$$
• Mexican • Palo Alto
Booked 11 times today
This place is exceptional! The fried fish tacos as good as or better than the best fish and chips I’ve had. The carne asada tacos are also remarkable, made a little differently than what you would expect, something I might have imagined getting at a high end restaurant’s tasting menu, such as Pujol in Mexico City. My wife also loved the flautas and we all thought the churros for dessert were terrific. While the place is very much understated, service is excellent and well worth a visit.
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8. Cucina Venti
4.7
Exceptional(1754)
$$$$
• Italian • Mountain View
Booked 31 times today
We traveled about an hour to dine at Cucina Venti, and we’re so glad we did! We were incredibly impressed with everything; the atmosphere, cocktails, wine, and especially the food. Service was quick and seamless from ordering to the meal arriving, and everything was excellent. A special shoutout to our server, Monico B. He was phenomenal; genuinely kind, attentive, and his recommendations were spot-on. We already would have had a wonderful experience, but Monico’s exceptional service truly made the evening top-notch. Absolutely worth the drive, and we will definitely be back!
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9. Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
4.5
Awesome(140)
$$$$
• Indian • Palo Alto
Booked 15 times today
Another wonderful meal. The Lalla Mussa dal, laal maas and jamun makhan malai never disappoint. We tried the motichoor cheesecake for the first time and loved it. It won't be our last!
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10. Tamarine Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1981)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Palo Alto
Booked 64 times today
Went for lunch and noise level was quiet even though restaurant was busy. Lots of interesting menu choices and we selected 3 to share. One was crisp tofu, another beef with noodles and a third black cod. We would order those again but not use as much of the sauce that came with the cod as it was very salty. We have never eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant so there were probably many other dishes we should have chosen. Definitely will go back and try the other yummy sounding dishes.

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  • YvetteGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Black cod and tiger shrimp were delish! Great spot for friends or date.
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    Ettan - Palo Alto$$$$• Indian• Palo Alto
    •
    4.5
  • MohitGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •140 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 16 Sept 2026
    Rooh does modern Indian with real ambition, and when it lands, it lands. The dahi puri was the standout: delicate crispy shells, cool yogurt mousse, a bright sweet-tangy pop on top. 😋 Clean, balanced, genuinely one of the better versions I've had. The paneer chili roll was the other winner. Wrapped in fine golden kataifi threads that turn crunchy and buttery, sliced to show soft paneer inside. A completely different take, and it looked stunning on the plate. 🤩
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    ROOH Palo Alto$$$$• Contemporary Indian• Palo Alto
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    4
  • SharonGold
    Chicago / Illinois •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Sept 2026
    Fantastic food. Friendly service. Will be a new favorite.
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    Rara$$$$• Nepalese• Palo Alto
    •
    4.5
  • JessicaGold
    Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Aug 2026
    Delicious dinner with family. My parents who had never had Indian food before enjoyed the flavors.
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    Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto$$$$• Indian• Palo Alto
    •
    4.1
  • Wendee
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 22 Aug 2025
    The food was delightfully good . The experience was very good. It is best if you seat at the bar. If you are given a table you miss out on a better experience. You are treated like an island detached from the whole experience.
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    808 Zone$$$$• Japanese• Foster City
    •
    4.9

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