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1. Macarena

4.6

Exceptional(515)

$$$$

• Traditional Spanish • Palo Alto

Booked 79 times today

The Art of Celebration in Palo AltoMacarena is a Spanish restaurant in downtown Palo Alto inspired by the warmth, tradition, and hospitality of Spain. Founded by chefs Sergio Box and Toni Santanach, our menu celebrates authentic tapas, seafood, paellas, Spanish wines, and handcrafted cocktails shaped by generations of culinary tradition.Born from family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table, Macarena was created as a place for people to gather, share, and celebrate. Recognized with a LIV Hospitality Design Award and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the restaurant pairs authentic Spanish cuisine with an award-winning setting and wine program.The restaurant features a lively bar, elegant dining rooms, outdoor seating, and El Salón de Macarena, an intimate private dining room for celebrations, gatherings, and events.At Macarena, we believe the best moments happen around the table—over shared plates, conversation, and the timeless joy of Spanish hospitality.

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2. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(604)

$$$$

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 57 times today

Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy. In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand. In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto. This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

3. Evvia

4.8

Exceptional(5017)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 104 times today

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

4. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(2000)

$$$$

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 67 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

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5. Wildseed Palo Alto

4.7

Exceptional(337)

$$$$

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Palo Alto

Booked 63 times today

At Wildseed, a plant-based restaurant and bar by Adriano Paganini, we believe that eating seasonally is the right thing to do because it makes a difference in the way your food tastes and how you feel. Working exclusively with N California’s freshest and most seasonal produce, Wildseed serves up hearty, healthy and satisfying meals that pull in global flavors and techniques alongside creative cocktails, local beer, and local, vegan, organic and biodynamic wines.Wildseed offers guests a chance to make a better choice – a place where you can feel good about the decisions you are making. With a full-bar that is also driven by the philosophy of using fresh, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in its cocktails, Wildseed is well suited for hosting groups large and small for snacks and drinks at happy hour, or a full meal throughout the day.A 4% surcharge is added to all orders to support Employee Benefits.

6. Ettan - Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(2049)

$$$$

• Indian • Palo Alto

Booked 82 times today

With highly personal, vibrant dishes from the country’s most decorated Cal-Indian chef, the rustic chic ambiance at Ettan is simultaneously warm, magical and glamorous; without being intimidating. Located in the heart of downtown, every detail from our craft cocktails and wine list to our lush courtyard patio and private dining mezzanine are designed to appeal to a diverse audience whether you are on an intimate date or entertaining for business.

7. Osteria

4.6

Exceptional(1521)

$$$$

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 20 times today

Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!

8. Zola + BarZola

4.6

Exceptional(1392)

$$$$

• French • Palo Alto

Booked 23 times today

BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

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9. Tamarine Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1957)

$$$$

• Vietnamese • Palo Alto

Booked 71 times today

Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia at Tamarine. Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, this upscale restaurant offers a refined take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a peaceful white-table setting. Helmed by Chef Tammy Huynh, Tamarine's menu features an exquisite selection of entrees, soups, salads and signature dishes cooked with the freshest Asian ingredients.Get your taste buds racing with some shrimp spring rolls before diving into a delicious entrée of crisp-fried whole Mediterranean striped bass served with a sambal shellfish sauce. Complement it with a specialty cocktail, made using traditional ingredients. Visit the bar between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and enjoy great Happy Hour discounts. In addition to its elegant dining room, Tamarine also offers semi-private and private dining areas for guests who prefer a little more intimacy or wish to host a company dinner. The restaurant's elegant setting makes it an ideal pick for an after-hours cocktail.

10. Local Union 271

4.4

Awesome(627)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Palo Alto

Booked 24 times today

We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.

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Mary
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was so amazing. Everything they recommend to try so tasty and made perfectly.
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Ettan - Palo Alto$$$$• Indian• Palo Alto
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4.5
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RoweGold
San Francisco Bay Area •119 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of my go-tos in Palo Alto! I brought two colleagues for dinner and they enjoyed it!
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Macarena$$$$• Traditional Spanish• Palo Alto
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4.6
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KellyGold
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful as usual. One of the best restaurants we’ve ever had the pleasure to dine at. The specials were a real treat, roasted corn and watermelon salad - amazing. Everyone is kind, service is unparalleled, and the entire place has a warm feel to it. Highly recommend!
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Evvia$$$$• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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AyeletGold
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 2, 2026
Excellent tasting menu selection. Phenomenal dessert!
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Nobu Palo Alto$$$$• Japanese• Palo Alto
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4.5
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Heather
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2026
We had a graduation dinner for our son with grandparents out on the patio. Hearing can sometimes be a challenge with grandparents, but the patio had just the right level of sound to make conversation possible. Food, service and temperature were all ideal.
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Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto$$$$• Italian• Palo Alto
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4.8

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