Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown North, Palo Alto

Raj • February 11, 2022Levraki is the best. Octopus starter and lamb riblets are awesome too

Jesse J. • June 26, 2015Under new management! This place is an absolute gem in the already impressive Palo Alto. Come enjoy a local wine to live music in an open, airy atmosphere. I can't recommend Vino Locale enough!

Michael C. • April 22, 2013Pita bread is fresh and fluffy; perfect for devouring with green Harissa sauce and hummus!

William G. • December 24, 2015Cocktails are great, though experimental. Food is excellent, but get the menu concept explained. Grilled persimmon salad was amazing.

Kat . • February 3, 2016Highly recommend the tea leaf salad, palata with curry chicken, sesame beef, and coconut rice!

Justin E. • November 17, 2011The carne asada quesadilla is absolutely delicious and you should try it.

Farah J. • September 4, 2018Everything is great about this place. Pastries, coffee, food, staff, and service.

Andrew W. • November 3, 2019Tonkatsu set tastes just like in Japan! Great pork texture and flavor, roasted sesame salad dressing a surprise plus! Also has warabimochi for dessert +++ 👌

Pamela C. • February 1, 2015Hands down best cappuccino on the Peninsula. Authentic Italian espresso.

Ashley S. • April 11, 2011guac + new world chips and ahi tuna tartare are excellent. also a big fan of their wine list

Bradley Smoker • December 4, 2012Love all the wonderful crepes! You can order everything on their menue gluten free as well. Amazing.

Josh K. • December 5, 2014Butter chicken and chicken tikki masala are both amazing with the garlic naan :)

Varun • July 26, 2020Roasted pappad, chicken pepper fry, organic paneer

Joerg • June 3, 2016Try the mixed plate with 12 different Nigiris!

Elynn L. • November 8, 2015Yummy milk tea! I love the regular bubble tea. I get it 70% sweet with tapioca pearls. Milk foam is also pretty popular. Tea is creamy & delicious. Go a lot when I'm in Asia - happy they're in CA!

Douglas G. • October 13, 2023Milky baklava special is great, but if you are looking for something more savory and substantial the Anatolian cheese is a great lunch.

Caeden K. • October 25, 2011I love this place, especially the honey lavender (tastes like HEAVEN) and creme brulee. It's a bit pricey but tasty :)

Marc K. • January 24, 2019Great place to hang for a meal and a drink. Enjoyed the Flat Iron Steak with Rosemary Chimichurri - perfectly cooked and accompanied with Sweet Potato Mash and Broccolini 👌🏻

James T. • October 12, 2011The Kung Pao Chicken and Potstickers are the bomb!

Jiashu W. • June 15, 2021super legit coffee shop and super interesting menu - only has black and white. milk or no milk.

jane t. • April 2, 2011Ask for a custom made handroll cucumber avocado and eel. The grilled Chilean sea bass is awesome.

Mish B. • January 27, 2013Ask for the house blend! Also costs $18 but better than the top shelf flavors.

Elynn L. • January 29, 2018Came here late during the soft opening and enjoyed the meal. Large portions, friendly people, and tasty food. Really liked the salt and pepper chicken; crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Kat . • January 20, 2017Ham & cheese croissant and Cold Brew👍 Free Wi-Fi and cozy interior. Great place for working.

Ashley E. • October 12, 2013excellent brunch and bottomless mimosas! will come again!

Anna S. • July 13, 2017I had the ahi poke bowl and kale salad combo (plus a chocolate chip cookie) to go and they were all excellent.

Alice F. • June 22, 2015Conveniently close to Stanford. Love their grass jelly. Ask for varying levels of sweetness based on your tastes. No ice = more tea!

Joshua G. • May 16, 2016Chicken and waffles with an apple celery slaw - amazing. Service was good. And a fun little restaurant!