I find this Persian Restaurant offers the best Persian food with exceptional service…read more Romina goes out of her way to make sure customers are satisfied and happy with the service. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking traditional Persian food and kabobs.

Omg this was the juiciest kabobs I've had! My friends and I came for dinner on a Thursday night and…read moreit was nice and quiet with a few other parties around us. Servers were extremely welcoming and patient with us. Food was delicious! The hummus sampler was great! Our favorite was the one on the right, tasted very garlicky! The beef kabob was super juicy and came out hot, loved the flavor and the soft texture. Chicken was also so juicy and flavorful. The salad that came with the platter had a vinegary taste which paired well with the meats and the rice. Definitely would come back again give the high quality food and service. Easy parking as well.

Date of Visit: 4/4/2026 We visited this gorgeous Greek and…read moreMediterranean restaurant in the heart of Palo Alto. Evvia Estiatorio was opened back in 1995 by George and Judy Marcus along with Kenneth and Angie Frangodakis. It was designed to bring a warm and rustic feeling to Silicon Valley. We were greeted by the front desk when we stepped in and were sit at the large table at the center of the restaurant. Octopus $20.75 We ordered the traditional grilled octopus. On the side there were decorated with lemon, oregano and olive oil. Octopus was fresh and chewy, and the seasoning was great too. Prawns $19.75 My favorite of the day! The prawns were wood oven roasted, and mixed with Calabrian chili butter, tomatoes, scallions. The head on prawns were cooked right to the point and the sauce was amazing too. Grilled Asparagus $16 This was the special of the day. Grilled asparagus mixed with cheese and olive oil. Whole Fish $54 The Lavraki Mediterranean Sea Bass was grilled braised greens & lemon dressing. De-boned in the kitchen and poured with green pesto sauce. Lamb Chops $58.25 The medium cooked lamb chops was rib-cut and mesquite-grilled with smoky flavor and decorated with olive oil and roasted potatoes on the side. Moussaka $33.25 The traditional baked casserole of spiced lamb and beef, eggplant, potato and yogurt béchamel was creamy and rich. The texture was good and should be amazing if paired with wine.

Evvia Estiatorio offers Greek eats for lunch and dinner…read more Our group came here for dinner, and we decided to order the following apps: +the Evvia Flatbread - topped with caramelized onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes, myzithra cheese, and basil +the Tiganita Kalamarakia - calamari served with lemon garlic aioli and spicy pepper aioli +Taramosalata - served with housemade grilled pita +Garides tou Fournou - wood oven-roasted prawns dressed in a Calabrian chili butter, tomatoes, and scallions +and, the Arnisia Plevrakia - grilled lamb riblets with lemon and oregano For our entrees, we tried: +the Moussak - a baked casserole with eggplant, lamb & beef ragout, potatoes, and a yogurt bechamel +the Moscharisia Brizola - mesquite-grilled dry-aged ribeye with olive oil lemon roasted potatoes and horta +the Psari Psito - grilled whole fish with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette and horta +and, the Kokinisto me Manestra - braised lamb shank with orzo and myzithra cheese Portions were generous, and we were able to sample each others' orders. Staff were attentive and friendly, and they checked upon us throughout our dining experience. The interior is nice; really dug the wooden beams! Note that if you have a large group, an automatic 20% gratuity is added to your check. +accepts large groups +reservations offered +friendly staff

A couple of friends and I were getting together to catch up and hang out before heading out to see…read moreanother friend play in his band for First Fridays a couple of blocks over. None of us had ever eaten here before. We made reservations and got there at 5 pm, such beautiful decor. It almost felt like we were being transported and not in Los Altos anymore. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Our table was the first one from the entrance, which was great because we had the chance to partake in some "people watching" and seeing some adorable doggies on their walk from the window. As we were eating, more and more people started showing up. Our service did not decline and we were treated wonderfully. We all shared a couple of appetizers: Saganaki, Barbayani Thalasa Tiganites, Octopodi, Horiatiki Salad and Greek Fries. Drinks ordered were a mocktail and Bee's Knee. For dessert, we got the Lemoni Crème Brûlée. Everything was delicious, but the Lemoni Crème Brûlée, OMG!!! The best! It was tangy and sweet, the perfect combo. We each had a lemon half...if only these yellow lemons were the size of a grapefruit! Ahahaha. I was trying to savor every last bit of the filling. Plus, the plating looked superb. Parking is street parking, so it can get hectic. There are also parking lots in the surrounding areas. I did see a 3% living wage surcharge added to the bill. Don't know if this disclaimer was noted on the menu or anywhere else. Didn't look for it, didn't see it. I am just stating for those that want to know ahead of time. Enjoyable night, I would come back here again.

I had a chance to try food from Barbayani Taverna which is a yummy Mediterranean restaurant with a…read morebeautiful interior. I had the chance to try the following dishes with the family: * Lavraki - this is mediterranean bass and i enjoyed the preparation of the fish. It was fresh and well tasting with a simple flavor * Seafood linguini - this was not bad but pretty much very heavy on tomatoes. Fresh taste but nothing too unique * Chicken souvlaki - this came with some veggies and orzo with succulent pieces of chicken. Overall liked this dish but it was simple and nothing extraordinary Overall, Had a good experience!

outstanding everything, especially lamb hummus…read more outstanding everything, especially lamb hummus

Gluten free and vegan options galore. . The menus are clearly marked with Gluten Free and vegan,…read moreetc. I found this place only because I was looking for good hummus. I decided to give it a try and was informed of the Gluten Free pita option. That clinched the purchase, and the taste guaranteed a return. Today, we sat down for a light lunch and chose to sit outdoors. We ordered chicken hummus with Gluten Free pita. I also got mint lemonade, which was not overly sweet and very refreshing. The service was prompt and courteous. They took plates as we finished without being intrusive. They asked about food allergies and when I said dairy, gluten, and eggs they confirmed it was a sensitivity rather than an allergy. They helped me choose my take home hummus. I will come here over and over. I have missed Mediterranean food and this hits the spots.

Amazing and healthy food! The ambient is really nice as well. It's definitely one of my favorite…read moreMediterranean restaurant in the bay area!

We ordered takeout from here and weren't disappointed. We got the chipotle hummus, vegetarian pide,…read moreand lamb & beef gyros plate. Portions were really huge. Hummus was great, and I might just come here to get the other hummus varieties. The pide was good, nothing special about it. It might have been better for a dine-in experience, as they packed the pide slices one on top of the other. The pieces were kind of stuck on top of each other. The gyro plate was good as well. Overall good food and would come back again to try some of their other items.

The food is authentic, fresh and flavorful! We have ordered by delivery and visited the Sunnyvale…read morelocation a few times now. The Greek bottle of white wine tastes like the countryside sat down next to you ~ coming from this Italian, that's a good thing! Start with the hearty lentil or velvety avgolemono soup and then share the rich Mousakka with your love, not to forget a heaping portion of the lip-smacking horotiki salad to cleans the palate between bites. All this before diving into choosing a juicy souvlaki or gyro protein - we love the pork & biftek. If your belly can handle it... the trio of dips is flavorful, but we CRAVE the spicy feta most. Get up and go now! Opa!!

Greeking Out One of…read morethree locally-owned Greek restaurants here in the South Bay, with this location being in operation for over ten years (ca. 2015). The owners are from Greece and promise to bring the most authentic and delicious Greek food in a casual and family-friendly environment. The Good: * Parking lot * Fast-casual order at the counter and they bring the food out to you, which is my favorite for lunchtime. * Friendly service * Bottled Beer and fermented grapes * Reasonable pricing * Moussaka was spot-on and delicious. For the uninitiated, it's basically a Greek lasagna, but instead of noodles they use delicious baked eggplant and a rich béchamel sauce to cover them and ground beef. It's my favorite Greek dish, and theirs is one of the best. * Chicken skewer was still moist despite being white meat. The Meh: * Horataki Salads are delicious, albeit maybe a touch too oily. Maybe try asking for SoS (Sauce on Side) if your stomach gets a little upset by too much oil. The Ugly: * Some of the seating in here needs replacing; I sat on one of their benches and I swear I got violated by a spring. 0_o Conclusion: Delicious Greek food for a fair price. Highly recommended. **They also own the similarly named restaurant in South SJ and Souvlaki's in Willow Glen.

Taverna feels like much more than just a Greek restaurant--it feels like being invited into a…read moreneighbor's home. Every time we come here, it feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely comforting. The food is absolutely delicious. Our favorite is the Lamb Shank--it's truly outstanding. The meat is incredibly tender, and the orzo pilaf underneath is perfectly balanced and full of flavor. What really makes this place special, though, is the people. From the hostess at the entrance to especially Mous and Blue, everyone is amazing at what they do. They create the comfort and experience that make you want to come back again and again. The service is truly top-notch. Thank you for everything--we love this place!

Not only did I have the opportunity to dine here, but I also had a great experience booking the…read moresmall private dining room for a work event. Derya was so efficient in helping me not only book, but also was on site to make sure we went through the run of show to confirm the dinner would go off without a hitch. Hospitality truly shines bright here, as we originally booked for 20 people and ended up with 30...oops! Most establishments would have made a fuss, but she handled it with finesse and said, "No problem!" While that was going on, I was having dinner on the side with a good friend. Moose extended the hospitality by being our server. Great recommendations, great story teller, and even better service. How lucky were we to be able to dine outside on such a gorgeous night in Palo Alto? One of my favorite parts of the parklet is that they have adjustable windows, so you don't feel confined to the space. The fish and lamb shank were the winners in my book for food. Absolutely delish!!!

Big fan of the souvlaki plate, very amazing! When I arrived the guys took great care of me and were…read morevery polite. Great customer skills!

The service was great, and the food always tastes really good. I really like this placeread more

I always love coming here because they are friendly and the outdoor seating is comfy and fosters a…read moregood sense of community. They also have a great beer selection and really good beer prices for the South Bay area. Today, I have to give the food mixed reviews. I enjoyed my knockwurst with grilled onions, sauerkraut and brown mustard. The sausage was tasty and the bun was soft and sweet. The krinkle fries held the ketchup well but were otherwise a little dull. I had to add salt. My wife felt the same about her fries and also the steak wrap. She said the steak was tender but not super flavorful, nor did the tzaziki have much flavor. The baklava was sweet and crunchy, but again the dough could have had more flavor. I enjoyed the pistachio over the chocolate.

The man at the cashier tried to advertise himself verbally to me and it was very gross. Not ok, at…read moreall. That's never what I am looking for at cafes & bakeries. Employees should never be treating customers that way. That's harassment, period. When I called him out on his crass behavior, he denied it and started to attack me verbally. He sounded deranged. It was pretty scary, as he approached me after I left the cashier area. The other customers-- including a family-- at the caffe noticed his alarming behavior. I felt very disgusted at his behavior and left without buying anything. I will never go back to this "CAFFE" that I noticed has recently been re-branded like a race track, for the sake of my mental health. I absolutely do not recommend this place.

**vegetarian review**…read more I got the vegetarian wrap with zucchini fritters. It was delicious. Super fresh and quickly prepared. Well packed and very flavoursome.

Bright cafe with welcoming staff. The beef salad had three…read moreskewers (I took the picture halfway through my meal). The beef skewer was tender and well spiced. Portion size was bigger than expected. I would suggest reducing the amount of dressing in the salad though. The pickled onions were phenomenal and gave a sweet crunch to the dish. Got the Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts for dessert - loved it! I would say that the portion is for two people though.