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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8 (4833)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,833 people are saying

Evvia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently excellent food and service." The ambiance is "warm and comfortable," creating a cozy escape in Palo Alto. Guests rave about the "authentic Greek flavors" and "beautifully prepared" dishes like lamb chops and grilled octopus. Highly recommended for any special occasion or casual outing.
4,833 Reviews
  1. Tristan VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Food here is so fresh, and traditional. Great atmosphere and staff! Branzino is to die for!!!

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  2. Nabeel

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful anniversary dinner. Our waiter, John, was friendly, helpful and just the right amount of attentive. The special appetizers, one using fresh corn and one with watermelon, we over the top delicious. For a main course I had the lamb chops, which were very tasty. My wife enjoyed the ravioli with spring vegetables.

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  3. Susan

    San Francisco Bay Area86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed with all the Appetizers. Everything was so good! Have to return for entrees now.

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  4. Diana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful service as usual! Love coming here for special meals. All 5 of our party were happy. Particularly enjoyed the lamb rib metzes, and they even made sure there were 5 so we could each have one. Corn and watermelon were also great. Thanks!

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  5. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and service to celebrate my twin daughter’s Birthdays so happy Llyle got us in .

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  6. Linda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and an early dinner seating at 5pm in a Friday. Restaurant was already hopping inside and patio outside. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly at a two seater table near the kitchen and California outdoor view. Lovely ambience… so Rustic yet white table clothe beautiful Carmel feeling. Plenty of waiters and the service was professional and very experienced. The food was phenomenal. We started with pita and spreads and smelt with white wine. So delicious. The pita was soft thick and lofty. Also the smoothest hummus we’ve ever eaten. For our main course we shared the traditional mousaka. You can smell the notes of nutmeg. Once we scooped our way into the casserole, we were sinfully delighted to indulge in the generous mixture of ground lamb simmered in tomato’s and chunks of firm cooked aubergine vegetables. What a fabulous California Greek dining experiences. We might rate this restaurant higher than its SF restaurant. We applaud Evvia.

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  7. Javed

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely wonderful experience what a fantastic and consistent place. This is we had a wonderful time. Everything we had from eggplant, to lamb, to calamari, and other things was just absolutely exceptional and absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for maintaining your quality and your service.

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  8. Lew

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service from the hostess down to the servers. Ambience is warm and comfortable with Greek touches. Food was delicious, prepared to our tastes and with generous portions. Highly recommended!

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  9. maria paula VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience ever and amazing food, love it every time

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  10. Jas

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evvia is a true gem. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and welcoming service set the tone for an unforgettable meal. Every dish was beautifully prepared, with authentic Greek flavors elevated by thoughtful presentation and high-quality ingredients. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked, the grilled octopus tender and flavorful, and the spanakopita was one of the best we’ve ever had. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, offering excellent wine pairings and knowledgeable recommendations. The rustic yet elegant decor made it feel like a cozy escape to Palo Alto.

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Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4833 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Google Map for Evvia

420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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