Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Peninsula

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Peninsula? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sushi Shin - Redwood City

5.0

5 (23)

$50 and over

Sushi

Redwood City

About the restaurant

Sushi Shin is an Authentic Japanese Fine dining. Featuring an Omakase menu, which is chef's choice for the most fresh, top quality of fish and seafood. Mostly imported from Tokyo fish market. Other best ingredients from all around the world. Serving Japanese Sakes and bottle Japanese beers. You can experience authentic Edomae-style sushi.

Top review

Kingvip

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

The best sushi that I ever had including some expensive sushi restaurants in Japan. Definitely worth a special trip to try. The 9 seats restaurant was great for the very personal service provided.

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Experience

Sushi Shin Omakase

All Spice – San Mateo

5.0

5 (1103)

$50 and over

Californian

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage or on our heated outdoor patio.

Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.

Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.

We can't wait to see you!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 1, 2024

Exceptional dining experience. Every course, from the pre-appetizer to the post-dessert bites, was delicious. The sauces were perfectly matched to each dish. My salmon was cooked to perfection, tender with a lightly crispy exterior. The cheesecake featured a sweet yet tangy sauce—delicious! The table-side pouring of the onion soup was a delightful surprise. An ideal venue for a special occasion.

808 Zone

4.9

4.9 (9)

$50 and over

Japanese

Foster City

About the restaurant

Getting tired of the same omakase experience? Too intimidated to even go to our first one? 808 Zone may be the perfect place for you!
With a contemporary kaiseki meets omakase fused with western inspiration and unexpected flavor combinations experience, your taste buds are surely to thank you for delighting them with something unique and different. Every dish aims to bring something innovative to the table while highlighting the freshness and beauty of the ingredients themselves.

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Dexter Min Hyung

Dined on Aug 5, 2024

Had a great experience at 808 zone yesterday. The food was amazing with chef's creative but delicious takes on each course. Chef Robert was also a delight to talk to the whole time. Would definitely revisit soon!

Sushi Jin

4.9

4.9 (127)

$50 and over

Sushi

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Here at Sushi Jin, we honor the continued tradition of the Edomae-style and incorporate new elements and the highest-quality ingredients into our menu today as we combine old traditions with new ideas. Our unique style inherits the taste that has been passed down from multiple generations and embraces the unique flavors to elevate the modern palette. Sushi is truly the connection between the heart and soul of Japanese food.. “eating the memory of each season”.

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Jeanette

Dined 5 days ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sushi Jin and it was nothing short of exceptional. What truly sets this place apart is its masterful use of delicate and complex flavors incorporated into their dipping sauces and dish seasonings. Each sushi piece was an exquisite balance of texture and taste, with fresh, high-quality ingredients at the forefront. The chef's ability to blend traditional techniques with modern flavor profiles is evident. The use of yuzu added a bright, citrusy note, along with other special ingredients, to elevate each dish to another level, giving each bite a vibrant burst without overpowering the natural flavors of the fish. The balance between richness and acidity was impeccable. The Uni Ikura Gohan, Hotate Crudo, Kanpachi Tataki and, of course, the delicate sashimi, were among the many delightful and creative offerings we enjoyed. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance was inviting, making it the perfect place to experience gourmet sushi. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable sushi experience where flavor and artistry meet. Next time we’ll try the Omakase!

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Experience

Dining Room Omakase Tasting Menu - $155 per person

Experience

Sushi Bar Omakase Tasting - $155 per person

Divino Belmont

4.9

4.9 (1221)

$30 and under

Italian

Belmont

About the restaurant

Divino Ristorante serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. Since first opening its doors on Ralston Avenue in Belmont, it has enjoyed rave reviews for its beautifully prepared and presented Italian fare and excellent service. Conveniently located on Ralston Avenue near El Camino Real, you can enjoy the freshest pasta, salads, seafood, veal, chicken and lamb dishes attractively presented with the experience of dining in Italy. Allow our professional staff to assist you in choosing the perfect wine from any region of Italy to perfectly complement your meal. For your next dinner with friends or family, or for a romantic dinner for two, you can count on Divino.

Top review

Donvip

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently great…that’s why we visit Divino’s often.

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4.8

4.8 (12)

$31 to $50

Izakaya

San Bruno

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Martyvip

Dined 1 day ago

We both had the Unagi Donburi which is always great.

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Experience

Omakase Special

Cafe Pro Bono

4.9

4.9 (1401)

$30 and under

Italian

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Cafe Pro Bono stands as Palo Alto's premier destination for exquisite Italian cuisine. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, we take pride in offering a diverse array of authentic and reasonably priced Italian and European dishes, each crafted with a dedication to freshness that is evident in every bite.

Whether you seek a romantic evening or a casual dinner, our menu features a wide selection of traditional dishes at accesible prices. From beautifully presented appetizers to homemade pastas, daily fresh seafood, quality meats, and indulgent desserts, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails we strive to ensure every visit is a memorable culinary experience.

Consider our Private Event Room for your next rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration, baby shower, family gathering or business meeting. Our full bar offers a variety of cocktails, including alongside domestic and international wines.

We look forward to welcoming you soon to Cafe Pro Bono.

Buon Appetito!!!

Top review

Larryvip

Dined 7 days ago

Once again Pro Bono came through with an exceptional dining experience. Great food and friendly staff. They even gave me a free dessert. WHAAAAATTTT. Thank you guys.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (840)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Please consider:
*Kitchen closes at 8:30pm, we place last order at 8:15pm and we don’t accept any reservation after 8:00pm
*Being a small restaurant, it is crucial for us to know in advance if the number of guests in your party changes, or you want to change the time, or you are planning to not come at all. Please avoid to just not show up, but kindly call to inform us, it will be much appreciated. If we don’t hear from you, we will re-assign the table after 15 minutes. If you need to increase the number of guests on a reservation made through Open Table, please call the restaurant.
*We don’t take groups larger than 10 people on Fridays and Saturdays.
*About birthday celebrations : we don’t have a free dessert policy, if you order one from our dessert chart, we will bring it to the table with the candle. You can also bring your own cake, our cutting fee is $3 per person.
*Corkage fee is $25 per bottle.
*We don't longer offer outdoor seating, only indoor dining and take out.

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Marleenvip

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Always a delightful Italian dinner experience with owners Franchesco and Manuela. The atmosphere is friend and welcoming, and the food is delicious with traditional Italian family recipes. As a treat, you can take in the beautiful artwork and items on display!

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Popular dish

Bruschetta alla Vespucci

4.9

4.9 (13)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Redwood City

About the restaurant

We have always loved food and how it brings people together. The sharing of a table and a meal is wonderfully complemented by an exchange of thoughts and ideas. And this food that we share is so important. Where it comes from, how it was grown or treated, and how it was procured all has a lasting impact on our health and the wellbeing of the Earth. We care about the food that we eat and the food that we serve. We source our ingredients from local farms and purveyors who support an organic and sustainable future for our Earth.

Join us to enjoy our delicious small plates, refreshing salads, and unique wood-fired pizzas.

We welcome reservations during our lunch and afternoon service hours. Please note, we cannot guarantee seating requests.

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katherine

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

What a fun outdoor space. Diners were daters, families w children, old friends, new friends, … The nights specials for small plates and pizzas were wonderful. Creative delicious seasonal foods. But as great as tonight’s taste were, the service was by far the best we’ve had since pre Covid. This place gets it. Water filled before I knew it was empty, plates cleared timely and next course placed. . Everybody here works together. Congratulations to everyone on this team. We will be back.

888 Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (595)

$30 and under

Italian

San Carlos

About the restaurant

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!

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Rebeccavip

Dined 5 days ago

This is authentic Italian cuisine. We all ordered different salads, soup, entrees. Everything was served at the proper temperature, delicious food. Service was the best.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

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