I am always on the lookout for an excellent pizza spot, and Terún definitely hit the mark! I ordered the Calabria Margarita and San Daniele pizza. I love a good spicy marg (and I also love Calabrian chili oil) but should warn that this one is *actually* spicy! This wasn't quite the spicy marg that I was going for. However, the pizza was delicious! The crust was so soft and fluffy, and despite eating a majority of the pizza, it didn't sit heavy. I loved the prosciutto, mushroom and truffle oil combination. My boyfriend also loved his pizza and the crust, but I would add that this isn't the meat lovers pizza spot (obviously the menu is Italian but I think we were still surprised there wasn't at least one option or additional toppings). The service was great and the restaurant was clean, bright and lively on a Saturday night! read more

Terun Pizza - San Daniele pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I have eaten here a few times. California street is closed and they use the outdoor space, making the place quiet and more relaxed than most places. The outdoor furniture is just ok- inside is nicer. The food is mixed. I have had the fish, pizza, and pasta. The pizza is very good. The appetizers are just ok, the salads are mix, the fish is mediocre and the pastas are just ok. The risotto was reasonable. So again a lot of variability in the quality and quantity. Quality 4 Quantity 3 Service 4 Parking 4- park in the parking lot and can be hit or miss Presentation 5 Taste-mix pizza 5 fish 3 pasta 3 appetizer 3 risotto 4 Desert 3, just ok Wine - 3 although selection is 4 and price is 2 (expensive) Atmosphere 3 but 4 if they have music (a few times I have been there) Value 2 Overall 3 unless you are having pizza then 4 read more

Terun Pizza - Fish - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Invited here for a good friend's Birthday Dinner. Really enjoyable experience sitting out on the California Avenue street patio, listening to live music on a Monday night. I shared a couple of dishes with my spouse... * Grilled Caesar with Chicken -- Lightly char grilled romaine halves, with a side of grilled chicken. Lightly dressed with a lemon vinaigrette instead of the typical heavy Caesar dressing. Chicken was nicely grilled and not too tough or dry. Very enjoyable. * Short Rib Ravioli - Pasta was good, and the short rib filling was tender and tasty, but a bit on the salty side. * Grilled Branzino Filet over fregola (like a pearl pasta). Very good. * Desserts - The table shared a few different desserts. My favorite was the Chocolate Torte... good quality chocolate. Warm and moist but not runny like a chocolate lava cake. Paired very well with a vanilla gelato. Food gets served pretty quickly upon ordering. Our friends who frequent Terun suggested pacing our order once course at a time so that everything didn't come out at once. They have quite an decent selection of wine and beer, but we brought our own wine... corkage is $30 per bottle. read more

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Great service, cool bar and reallly good pizza. It's not super spicy but the dough is gorgeous and fluffy and chewy. Add some olive oil to the plate to mop up with the crust. read more

Terun Pizza - Diavolo pizza, sparkling and Weinstephaner beer - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Nice ambiance, decent service, prices seemed reasonable for a high end restaurant but food not up to expectations. Chicken kabob special was nicely presented with potatoes and salad but the kabobs were dry and ho hum. Spouse' eggplant parmesan was presented as a thick unaccompanied slab, lacking adequate sauce. Pepperoni on pizza had a peculiar flavor for this palate. Nah. read more

Outdoor heaters in the winter Friendly service, loud get together vibes Pizza size: enough to feed 2-3 people. Favorite dish: eggplant. Tasty wine and wonderful flavor on the tiramisu Great options for vegetarians Thanks! read more

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We hosted a team dinner at Terun recently. Logistically, the setup works well as there's a decent-sized parking lot right behind the restaurant, and they offer outdoor seating with heaters, which is great during the winter months. Johani was our host for the evening, and he did an amazing job throughout. He was attentive, thoughtful, and professional, and handled the table well. A small but very appreciated detail: when I ordered dessert to go, he kindly packed the fresh berries separately from the panna cotta so the liquid wouldn't make it soggy a level of care that didn't go unnoticed. Unfortunately, the evening didn't start on the best note. One of the first dishes brought out farro and calamari had a housefly in it, which was clearly off-putting. To their credit, the staff replaced the dish promptly, but it wasn't the best way to kick off a team dinner. This was a two-course meal plus dessert. First course: Brussels sprouts - decent, nothing standout Calamari - good in flavor, though the earlier incident impacted the experience Baked cauliflower - about 3.5/5 from the table Grilled romaine - a table favorite and one of the better dishes Second course: Terùn pizza - my pick, and a solid 4/5 Tricolore pizza, rigatoni, and pollo piccante - feedback from the team put these at around 3/5 Dessert: Caramel gelato with salt and olive oil - very good and well balanced Tiramisu - classic and satisfying (takeaway item and not part of the dinner) Lemon panna cotta with fresh berries - light, refreshing, and nicely done, with thoughtful packaging for takeaway (takeaway item and not part of the dinner) Overall, Terun has a nice ambiance, convenient location, and excellent service, but the food execution was inconsistent, and the early hygiene issue set an unfortunate tone. With better consistency, this could be a much stronger dining experience. read more

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By no means a bad spot but not the best Italian food in the Bay. I loved the atmosphere of the store so much. There was live music outside, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and a cozy ambiance inside. I visited on a Monday evening, and it was absolutely packed, which was impressive. I had high hopes for this place because several people had recommended it to me. I'm not sure if it lived up to the hype. The red beets gnocchi was delicious. The signature pink color was super fun, and it tasted rich and creamy. There was plenty of taleggio and gorgonzola, so it was a cheese lover's dream. The porcini pizza, on the other hand, was not as stellar. I was really excited for the truffle oil, and there was a fragrant flavor. However, the porcini mushrooms were unexpectedly cold, and as a result, a bit slimy. The pizza itself did not have much flavor outside of the truffle oil, and the crust was quite cold and hard. In general, the pizza was not the most pleasant thing to eat. I have heard lots of good things about this place, so I would come back and try some other dishes. read more

Terun Pizza - Exterior - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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My friend and I visited on a Saturday night recently, and surprisingly there wasn't much people. We've seen this place on yelp so many times and was excited to try. We sat down and ordered a San Daniele pizza and a Lasagne. Our orders came like 5 minutes after we order which we were very shocked about. Then realized the pizza and lasagne was pretty much just lukewarm. Lasagne was pretty salty and didn't have much depth in flavor. The pizza was also a bit disappointing as it was kind of dry and we wished the flavors of the ingredient blended well together. It seemed like they just threw the ingredients on baked it for a minute and gave it to us. Our food ended up being cold 10 minutes in. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and they were so nice to have given us a Creme Brûlée on the house. The servers are so nice and sweet. Not sure if I would ever come back. I'm quite confused on why this restaurant has such high overall ratings and 2k reviews when the food quality was much lower than expected. I hope some improvements can be made. read more

Terun Pizza - Creme Brûlée - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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We have eaten here many times- first time reviewing. Everything was delicious- some of my favorites are farro and calamari, schiacciata pizza, fried calamari, caramel gelato with sea salt and olive oil. We sat in the covered back patio- nice ambiance. Service was great. read more

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Located on California Ave, parking is plentiful but availability is limited. There's a lot of seating both indoors and outdoors. Terun pizza (4/5): so yummy. The crust was soft and cheesy but a bit soggy from the sauce. The toppings were good though. I really like the sausage and it wasn't too salty. The cheese was delicious too. Overall, Terun Pizza is a nice place for some delicious Italian food. Their menu has good variety and the outdoor seating is nice. read more

Terun Pizza - Terun pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Had a blast at Terun! We went for a work happy hour with a group of four and, even though it was pretty busy, we were seated quickly. One of my colleagues and I shared the Diavola pizza, and it was perfectly crispy and thin-crusted. My friend ordered the Cacio e Pepe which they brought out a whole cheese wheel for. I joked with our server about how I'd always loved the idea of a cheese wheel because of the fun presentation. He then literally insisted I get up and do the cheese wheel myself lol. At first, I thought he was just messing around, but he was totally serious, and it turned out to be so fun! My coworkers loved the interactive twist of me making their meal and we all enjoyed the experience. It's definitely a cooking bucket list item checked off. The overall atmosphere was so lively, with awesome servers and yummy food. I'll definitely be back here for another post-work team event! read more

Terun Pizza - diavola - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Terun Pizza is a quaint restaurant on cal ave that offers pizza, pasta and Italian entrees. We came to Terun on a Tuesday night and they were able to seat us immediately. The dinner crowd came and the indoor and outdoor seating filled up pretty quickly. The ambience is okay a little too dark and the indoor seating felt cramped. The food was unfortunately nothing to write home about. I felt like it was incredibly overpriced for the quality of the dishes. The pizza was not crispy and had the texture of it, needing to be cooked for a bit longer because the dough had a raw consistency the calamari was breaded well and they actually gave a lot of squid for an appetizer, but it was incredibly salty like you cannot even eat one piece without chugging a glass of water the raviolis were probably on the taste your side of what we ate. They did get our order wrong so we did actually end up getting to try two types of raviolis. The truffle was probably the tastiest. It was the most balance, not over salted, and the ravioli dough had a nice al dente, but for the ravioli, short ribs, the pasta was way too thin, so the ravioli was breaking in the short rib on the inside was also incredibly salty. I know that Italian food tends to be actually super salty in Italy. I just wasn't expecting it at this restaurant specifically So in that aspect it is authentic in that aspect. The service was great though everyone was super kind, and the bathrooms were incredibly clean. There are tables around the bathroom, though, which when people go in and out, kind of ruins, the dinner due to the smell. Overall, I'm glad I got to try Terun pizza, but I will not be coming back due to the price of the food and quality. read more

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I think Terun can be a hit or miss. We went on a Saturday night recently at 5ish and was lucky to score a table. In the past we have gone and the tables have all been reserved. The good - some very friendly servers. My kid asked for candy and they brought him a big jar of candy to choose from. Throughout dinner, he would intermittently get up and find the servers to ask for random candy or straws, and they were so sweet and nice about it. Food also came out fast - win! The meh - Terun pizza was super soggy and the cheese kept on falling off! This caused a lot of distress for the kids as they just wanted to eat the pizza like a pizza slice. Subsequently, kid bit himself lol while trying to eat his pizza after we just sprinkled parmasean on it, and this caused even more distress! Bolognese pasta was a win - both kids devoured this. Cauliflower gratin (we tried something new this time) - unfortunately was not a hit with the kids. It was so-so to the adults. Creme brulee dessert was a win for everyone. Wish they would bring out smaller spoons and plates when serving dessert though. Overall, would we go back? Maybe if we are in the area. Will stick to the pasta. Hopefully the other pizzas are less soggy. read more

Great vibes!! Came here to celebrate bday in family!! This definitely didn't disappoint!! I did reservation a day earlier. We tried 3 of their vegetarian pizzas and reordered margarita again. As a vegetarian I was surprised with lots of options here. Pizzas came quickly and were devoured quickly as all of them tasted great's Tried their cauliflower au gratin!! It had two varieties of cauliflowers and it tasted delicious. Kids and adults loved the pizzas. For desserts we had tiramisu and gelato. Both were great! I will definitely be back to eat some delicious Pizzas and the vibe!! read more

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It had been over three years since our last visit, and after hearing my older son rave about his recent experience with his girlfriend, we decided to give this restaurant another try. We went on a Thursday night, and there was a street fair nearby, so the whole street was blocked and very busy. We put our name down around 7 PM and were told the wait would be 30 to 45 minutes. Not long after, less than five minutes actually, we got a text that our table was ready. We were seated inside, and it was extremely loud, almost uncomfortably so. The table next to us had a large group gathering, which added to the noise, but there wasn't much we could do. We ordered calamari to start, two pizzas, two pastas, a sparkling red wine I saw recommended on Yelp, and a beer. The food arrived fairly quickly. * Calamari: Really good, with some tentacles included, which I liked best. I would give it 4 out of 5. * Tri-Color Pizza: Thin crust, crispy, and no soggy bottom. Definitely 5 out of 5. * Porcino Mushroom Pizza: Also very good. I would give it 5 out of 5. * Risotto of the Day: The flavor was excellent, 5 out of 5, but the rice was a little too al dente for me, so I would rate it 4 out of 5. My husband really enjoyed it and finished the whole dish. * Rigatoni Pasta: It was okay, not bad but not memorable, so I would give it 3 out of 5. * Tiramisu: 3 out of 5 this time. I didn't enjoy it as much as I did on our last visit. * Lemon Panna Cotta: Very good, I would give it 4 out of 5. The sparkling red wine, Lambrusco, was delicious and highly recommended. Our whole table enjoyed it, and I am going to see if I can find a bottle to enjoy at home. Overall, the food was excellent, which is why I am giving this visit a five-star rating. The only downside was how loud it was inside, so next time I will try to request an outdoor table. read more

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terun is one of those places i keep coming back to because it is consistently comforting and good. we ordered the margherita pizza, beet gnocchi, and branzino. the pizza and gnocchi are my go-to dishes, and they never disappoint. the beet gnocchi, in particular, feels like ultimate comfort food and is rich and satisfying without being heavy. the sea bass was simply prepared and nicely balanced. we had a bottle of the rhyton cab 2022. the wine was good, but it was probably not the best pairing for what we ordered. for dessert, we had the tiramisu and panna cotta. i always love the tiramisu here. the panna cotta was good as well, though it was a bit sweeter than my preference. overall, it is easy, cozy, and reliable italian food that is hard not to love. read more

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We returned to terun because they have a heated covered patio. During our visit, we tried a variety of dishes, and the food was simply great! Much much better than my previous visit. Perhaps large time the large group overwhelmed the ordering. We ordered the vegetarian pizza and the tricolore. The vegetarian pizza was incredibly delicious. It was so tasty that I completely forgot to take a photo. The farro and calamari were also tasty, and the burrata small plate was a delightful addition. The tiramisu was lovely, but I would have liked it to be a bit firmer. read more

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Review only of their ice cream/gelato* They allow take out for their gelato! Friendly staff, delicious caramel sea salt ice cream! Came here for a sweet treat after eating nearby, what a fun and vibrant area! The street is blocked off so we got some steps in while eating, it was such a nice date vibe read more

Terun Pizza - GELATO OLIO & SALE - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Terun is an excellent pick for some great Italian food and wine type of night. They also provide a deliciously spicy olive oil for you to use, on the side. We usually make a reservation and sit in their back patio, which can be a bit noisy sometimes as there are larger groups or celebrations going on, but we don't really mind. The Terun pizza has cured spicy sausage that is crispy, greasy, and packed with flavor; just how I want my pepperoni/sausage to be like in my pizza. We also tried the farro and calamari and appreciated how the server confirmed with us that this dish wasn't deep-fried but grilled. You can think of it like a bell pepper orzo with soft calamari; it was different but really good. Here is also where I tried Lambrusco wine for the first time. It's basically a sparkling red wine, and let me just say, I have converted ever since. I always seek this out wherever I go, but have found that Terun offers the best Lambrusco selection. Maybe I'm biased, but definitely try it if you have never! read more

Terun Pizza - Terun pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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We visited Terun Pizza for my friend's birthday dinner on a Wednesday evening. I think she had made a reservation in advance (it was pretty busy), and we were seated in the outdoor dining area out front. This was basically just a white tent with some string lights. Maybe the indoors was cuter, but I didn't get a chance to peek inside. For drinks, I got the Passion Sour (zero proof), which was just okay. This might sound silly due to the name, but it was honestly too sour for me. We also ordered the Focaccia and Burrata to share for the table, which were both wonderful. I especially loved the soft Burrata on top of grilled eggplant. Our other shared appetizer, the Brussels Sprouts, were less impressive - big portion size but not crispy enough. For my entree, I chose the Gnocchi. Terun is definitely more of a pizza spot, but all of the meat pizzas were pork (which I don't eat), and the rest just weren't speaking to me. I was super curious about the beet Gnocchi though! The beets turned out to be only for the pink coloring and not for the taste, which was probably for the best. The texture of the Gnocchi was great and I liked the creamy sauce, although it was pretty heavy. My friends enjoyed their San Daniele and Porcini pizzas and the Rigatoni. For dessert, we shared the Lemon Panna Cotta, which was very tasty and came with fresh berries. Service was friendly and fast. Overall, pretty good for dinner! read more

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Excellent pizza - their dough has dipped in quality slightly (a tad too salty) over the years, but I would still say some of the best in the peninsula. Go pizza over pasta, always. I like coming by and sitting at the bar, you don't need a reservation and you get the full menu. read more

Terun Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here for a birthday and was shockingly disappointed, especially after all the hype surrounding this restaurant. The ambiance on a random Wednesday night was overwhelming--a very loud band was playing, and I could barely hear the person next to me, let alone gather my thoughts. Their wine selection wasn't bad; we ended up choosing a Napa Cab. For starters, I'd recommend the bruschetta and prosciutto--it was coated in some kind of delicious crumb and had great flavor. Beyond that, though, the food didn't stand out. The lasagna was the only other dish worth noting. I ordered one of their specials, and it was very mediocre, the risotto to be specific. Even the pizza, which they're apparently known for, wasn't particularly exciting. One thoughtful touch: the band sang happy birthday toward the end of the evening. Still, I wouldn't personally return--but that strip in Palo Alto has plenty of other restaurants to explore. read more

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Randomly walked by and decided to try their Neapolitan-style pizza and was delightfully pleased. Sat outdoors. Crispy thin crust on the Margherita Pizza. The Burrata was delish, too! I didn't try the Salmon Panini, but my MIL said it was very tasty. Service was efficient and friendly. We also thought it was good value for great food! read more

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Solid pizzas all around with good service & outdoor seating. We got the quattro stagioni, terun, porcini, schiacciata, and the margherita. I also got the passion fruit NA drink. The drink was a very unique blend of passion fruit and lavender-- which I actually really liked. tart & refreshing! Rapid fire pizzas: - quattro: asked for it mixed. table favorite with artichoke, mushroom, and olive - terun: soggy middle but good flavor - porcini: great large mushroom chunks, too salty from the cheese - schiacciata: a no-sauce pizza, honestly pretty good but super plain - margherita: simple and delicious with fried basil overall, would go again! read more

Terun Pizza - TERUN - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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My husband and I were fortunate to get a table on Saturday night without reservation. Staff was super friendly. Food is delicious. The calamari was cooked well and seasoned lightly, the lemon dipping sauce complimented it so well. We enjoyed the prosciutto pizza, but didn't realize it didn't come with any sauce, so we definitely want to try a more "traditional" pizza next time. The ravioli was so savory, and just felt like I was eating a whole bowl of spaghetti in one bite. We're excited to come back and try more! read more

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Expected Friday afternoon to be busy & made a reservation on their website but wasn't busy at all. There was enough open parking across the street. It's casual cafe style seating inside with outdoor covered seating in front of it. We didn't order pizza. The Pollo Picante I ordered was good but the gnocchi & calamari dishes got just an OK from my friends. I hear the more formal Terun pasta place is a much better experience. read more

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We made a reservation for lunch on a Sunday and were seated right away but in the back patio as the only option at the time. We ordered the San Daniele pizza and Calamarata pasta to share. Each ingredient on the pizza was fine on its own but fell apart from the slice as we ate it. It was a sloppy experience. The calamarata was one color and one note, the portion is so small and it was not great. We had much higher expectations because of the high ratings but we actively disliked our experience here. read more

I've never had a bad meal at Terún, and today was no exception. The calamari and farro was simple, thoughtful, and perfectly balanced--very tender calamari, nutty farro, and bright, clean flavors that didn't try too hard. The menu isn't enormous, but that's part of the point: everything they do is done well. The thin-crust pizza in particular is always excellent. Terún remains one of my fav places in Palo Alto read more

Terun Pizza - Calamari and Farro - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here a month after we went to Impasto (yeah yeah - went backwards since Terun is the OG) but I still wanted to try Terun and Palo Alto was a good middle point to meet my GFs. We went for lunch and sadly - NO FOCACCIA... sadness but I understand - seems the chef who makes it went to Impasto so need to go to Impasto for the Focaccia... Ok back to Terun - One of my GFs got the margherita pizza and she was very happy with it. It didn't look as soggy in the middle as the one we had at Impasto so am wondering if that was a one off thing? Again - great flavors and nice thinner crust. For their specials they had paninis so some of my GFs ordered the vegetarian panini and the salmon panini. These panini's came with sweet potato fries and their delicious salad - so filling and delicious. Definitely couldn't finish it all so take home boxes came out. I got their grilled romaine as I was heading out to a dinner party later that day - and I was surprised at how half of the grilled romaine was so filling - had to box my other half for later. Everything was delicious - great friendly service. Since it was a GF get together we did a lot of talking and it took us a while to get to the menu to order and they were so patient and kept coming back. And even while eating kept our water glasses filled. Perfect place to hang out with friends - great food, atmosphere and service!! They just need to figure out how to get the focaccia here too! LOL read more

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Taking a balanced approach and would give this a 3.5 if I could. It was overall good, just left a bit of a "meh" experience. Food [4/5]: we LOVED the pizza. True to what others say, it's authentic. Several Italian friends tell me that it's as close to home as it gets here. Our pastas were "good" but wouldn't call it amazing. Ironically, the pizza was so good that hubs dug into it before I could snap a pic! Ambiance [4/5]: "casual-nice" is our jam. Baby bear isn't a fan of dressing up and basically lives in athletic wear so we appreciate this spot for its unpretentious vibe. Service [3/5]: nothing bad but practically non-existent. I get it - it's a busy Saturday, but we always had to chase down our server for everything. Overall, get the pizza - can't go wrong with any of them. It's the crust that gets us. It's fresh, fired up nicely, and just perfect in fluffiness. read more

Terun Pizza - CALAMARATA: Al dente pasta, good amount of seafood, light on sauce - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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To celebrate my son's graduation, he and I had dinner here. The lighting and decor is beautiful. I felt transported to Italy when we entered. He loves Italian food and this place has authentic Italian cuisine including wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza. I ordered the Rigatoni and he had the Tagliata. The service here was excellent! read more

Terun Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I think this is a nice spot if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way. Come on a weekend when the farmer's market is going on and you can enjoy people watching while sitting at their front patio. Park in the public lot on Sherman Ave for free and the restaurant is just a short walk away. This spot is definitely pricey but they've got an interesting selection of pizzas. I really liked this mix of spicy calabrese salami and zucchini. While the pizza was good, I would've preferred for it to be served a bit warmer and I think it could've used a few more minutes in the oven. The zucchini was still crunchy and didn't taste cooked all the way through. I would come back again if I was visiting the other shops or events happening near University Ave. Service was fine and the pizza itself wasn't bad. There are definitely just a few tweaks to make this a 5 star experience worth the pricing. read more

Terun Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I honestly came in with high expectations given the 4 star rating, but left pretty disappointed. The staff was friendly and the ambiance is nice, but the food did not live up to the hype. The pizza was meh at best. The crust was soggy, the sauce tasted low quality and underwhelming, and the cheese literally slid off the pizza while eating it. I am genuinely surprised by how highly rated this place is. Maybe their pastas are better or maybe it was just an off night, but based on this visit the food did not match the reputation. It feels like people may be rating the ambiance more than the actual quality of the pizza or food. I also had an espresso martini that didn't taste good at all. I wanted to like it, but unfortunately the food just was not there for me. read more

Food: 2/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Service: 5/5 Recommended: No Would I return: No I came to Terun craving good pasta for lunch on a Wednesday around 1pm. The restaurant was only about half full, and I was seated immediately. Service was excellent -- friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was a disappointment. The Cremini Mushroom Soup was decent (3/5) but nothing memorable. The Short Rib Ravioli was the main letdown (1/5). The pasta itself had a poor texture, the short rib filling was overly salty with very little flavor, and the red wine reduction sauce didn't help. I noticed several other reviewers also complained about the saltiness of this dish. As someone who has traveled to Italy many times and loves Italian food in Italy, I was really excited by Terun's story -- three Italians bringing "authentic cuisine" to California -- and its solid 4.1-star Yelp rating. Sadly, nothing I tasted reminded me of the Italy I know. The flavors felt far from refined. For excellent pasta in the Bay Area, I'd highly recommend Cotogna in San Francisco instead. Same 4.1-star rating on Yelp, but in my opinion, much more sophisticated and consistently delicious. read more

Ordered their burrata and 2 pizzas. The taste is okay and did not disappoint. Their back outdoor seating was terrible as we got wet when it was raining. read more

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I'd like to first off give a big thank you to Maico, one of the owners of the restaurant. He provided excellent hospitality and treated me and my co workers like family. He took the time to get to know us a bit which we enjoyed. He's such a kind person with lots of enthusiasm. We ordered two pizzas and a pasta: Scialatielli pasta, Terun and Schiacciata pizzas. The ingredients are fresh and the flavors are very authentic; it reminded me of my trip to Italy. The Terun pizza had this creamy mozzarella with San Marzano tomato sauce and cured sausage. The sausage tasted unique and had this smoky taste like no other. The Schiaccita consists of 24mo aged prosciutto, burrata, and olive oil. This pizza was unique because the crust is like a fluffy-crisp dough. Both pizzas paired beautifully with chili oil and chili peppers. We enjoyed the Scialatielli pasta which is homemade pasta, porcini, and grana padano cheese with mushrooms. This tasted so delicious! Maico gifted us with their Frittelle; fried pizza dough and porchetta meat! This was excellent and makes a fabulous appetizer. By the end of our meal, Maico made us each a macchiato which did the job. Their coffee beans are great! The espresso is creamy and has a nice chocolate-nutty taste. They must be premium roasted espresso beans. We love the atmosphere and customer service here. It's a beautiful restaurant with a modern twist of interior decor. I'd love to come back again for the food and this time, a cocktail or even wine. Thank you so much Maico! We'll be back again!! read more

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I used to come here all the time for lunch and dinner when I worked in Palo Alto. Finally came back last week and it was still delicious! Freshly made pizza and they even make a micky mouse ear pizza for kids! They also have a pretty good kids menu too! They seated us pretty quickly even for a Friday night and we sat outdoors but it was warmed with heaters. Might've overordered but it was so good! If you like pizza must try here! read more

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Terún man o man! It was superb when it came to food! We ordered the mixed greens salad ( no corn), kids pizza, terún pizza, and the rigatoni with scialatielli pasta. Everything was fantastic! The kids loved the Mickey shaped pizza! And the parents loved the crust they left behind to dip in olive oil ;) . The Terún pizza was delicious and the highlight of this pizza was the cured spicy sausage. My rigatoni was absolutely delicious! Our server recommended to order the dish with scialatielli homemade pasta instead and boy was it such a great suggestion! Speaking of server, Alberto was so kind and loved his recommendations! Thank you Alberto for your wonderful service. I would say best Italian food I've had in a while. If you're in the area and craving for some Italian food come here! read more

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Delivery may not be the ideal mode of enjoyment for this pizza. The flavors are interesting but the toppings are sparse and the crust doesn't have any snap to it. I imagine it's better straight out of the oven. read more