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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.5(836)Palo Alto - 2
Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.6(2,817)Palo Alto - 3
Evvia
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(4,847)Palo Alto - 4
Valley Goat
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.7(55)San Jose - 5
Sundance The Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,690)Palo Alto
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La Costanera
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.6(3,992)Half Moon Bay - 2
Chez TJ
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.7(1,571)Mountain View - 3
Yeobo, Darling
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.5(26)Menlo Park - 4
Eylan
Price: Very Expensive•Indian•4.5(228)Menlo Park - 5
Nobu Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(1,744)Palo Alto
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Cucina Venti
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,615)Mountain View - 2
Ettan - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.5(1,784)Palo Alto - 3
Zola + BarZola
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(1,303)Palo Alto - 4
Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.5(5,049)Burlingame - 5
Reposado Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.5(2,877)Palo Alto
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Spasso
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,392)Spasso features Italian, Mediterranean cuisine and Tapas. Spasso has been a new favorite neighborhood destination located in San Carlos on Laurel Street. Spasso features an extensive Napa Valley and Italian wine selection, and a full bar with specialized cocktails are available. Our waitstaff are consistently friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. And, the atmosphere is lively and exciting.888 Ristorante Italiano
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(649)If you’ve ever enjoyed the 888 dining experience, you know it’s not like your average Bay Area Italian restaurant. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, 888 Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavors of Italy to Laurel Street. 888 was created from a passion for Italian cuisine that’s deep-rooted in the Maddalena family. Owner Vince Maddalena and Chef Raul learned their craft through growing up in the restaurant industry. Specifically, Maddalena’s, owned by Vince’s dad for over 30 years in Palo Alto. When Vince’s dad closed shop, Vince knew he wanted to continue sharing his passion for food with the public. And so 888 was born! When it comes to cooking, we never take shortcuts. Almost all of our menu is made in-house and we keep things fresh by changing our dishes as seasons come and go. Enjoy our intimate dining experience with a significant other, family and friends or just let us know if you have a large group and we would be happy to accommodate. Your host, Vincenzo Maddalena, would like to welcome you to his restaurant for a unique dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!
Doppio Zero - San Carlos
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(248)Doppio Zero will bring award-winning Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas, and traditional Southern Italian flavors to downtown San Carlos. Doppio Zero is a well-renowned restaurant group that has been featured on the Michelin Guide, recognized by 50TopPizza as one of the best pizzeria's in the world and certified Vera Pizza Napoletana by VPN Americas.Domenico Winery & Osteria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(813)Domenico Winery is a family owned and operated boutique winery located in San Carlos, California. We specialize in Italian varietals and have been making award-winning wine for more than 20 years. Our vineyard is located in the Sierra Foothills in Amador County, California, where our two estate wines, Syrah and Primitivo, are grown. Join us for wine tastings, lunch or dinner at our Osteria, public events, and private celebrations - we are the SF Peninsula's premiere private events venue! Visit Domenico Winery for our new restaurant: the Osteria at Domenico Winery. We're serving up cicchetti (Italian small plates), pizza, our award-winning wine, and more social dishes.
West Park Bistro
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.4(713)West Park Bistro is nestled in the heart of downtown San Carlos & is built on the principle of solely using fresh local produce. The newly-founded establishment boasts an award winning wine collection designed to compliment a contemporary menu, exclusively using the most satisfactory hand cuts of meat & seafood. Chef James's vision encompasses a genre of cuisine that endorses the most sophisticated form of dining. The warm atmosphere & quaint design supplies the ideal destination for brunch, lunch or dinner. The grand Wine Cellar is quintessential for corporate or private events.Izzy's on the Peninsula
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(1,386)A Bay Area Tradition Since 1987...
Izzy’s on the Peninsula is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened in 1987.
Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.
Fresh off of a year-long renovation, Izzy's showcases a new design inspired by our rich history; along with additional private dining spaces, a reimagined bar & lounge space, and a brand new garden for outdoor dining.
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- TTanaSan Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoFood was excellent (Arancini, Burrata, Chicken Bolognese, Veal Cannelloni and Grand Mainers Crème Brûlée). Wait staff was very attentive. It was noisy (expected). They did not notice that the Open Table reservation specified a birthday.More infoSpassoPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Carlos•4.7
- LLorenaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoToo much sweet sauce Waiter didnt seem to want to be there Overpriced saladMore infoRangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine - San CarlosPrice: Moderate• Burmese• San Carlos•4.3
- VVidyaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 17, 2025Antonio was exceptional. The food was really good, the atmosphere perfect.More infoElia - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Greek• San Carlos•4.6
- SSandraSan Francisco Bay Area •49 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 14, 2025For a pricey meal, it was disappointing to have under seasoned salmon. Crème brûlée was overcooked and not creamy at all, and we all agreed the sugar topping was burnt and very bitter.More infoPRANZIPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Carlos•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerLos Angeles •3 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 12, 2025Cute place and great ambience but the food just isn’t very good.More infoStamp Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• San Carlos•4.8
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Healthy restaurants located in San Carlos include Domenico Winery & Osteria, PRANZI and Spasso
Restaurants with gluten-free options in San Carlos are PRANZI, Doppio Zero - San Carlos and Domenico Winery & Osteria
Bottomless brunch in San Carlos is available at Domenico Winery & Osteria, The Cask Wine Bar and Doppio Zero - San Carlos
The most romantic restaurant in San Carlos is 888 Ristorante Italiano
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