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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4602 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
    (650) 326-0983
  • 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

What 4,602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

4,602 Reviews
  1. SANJAY

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Evvia has been one of our favorites for over 3 decades and they have kept their standards Panos is a great manager and the wood fired Lamb Chop, the Rib Eyes, and the Braise Branzino are always excellent. And the thick cut potato wedges are fantastic. The deserts too are good, including honey drizzled cookies, the chocolate lave cake, the cheesecake with berries

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the warm, inviting atmosphere—perfect for a date night. The artichoke and eggplant appetizer was a standout and set the tone for a great meal. We had the lamb shank for the main course, which was decent, but the dessert stole the show. It’s an absolute must-try and made my birthday evening unforgettable!

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  3. Jose

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is the best in Silicon Valley. The service is predictable and always outstanding. This is my place to go when I have out of town guests, but also my place to go for special occasions. My wife and I come to Evvia at least every month- it is that good! I came here tonight to celebrate with my daughter on occasion of an award she received - as I said, predictably outstanding!

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  4. AlexW

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty. Highly recommend lamb chops. Good service as well.

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  5. jeff

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and so is the Greek beer! We ate outside which was a great experience. The ambiance inside is also lovely! Can’t wait to go back soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best waiter EVER!!!!! Good needed more seasoning and salt. Will be back since the quality is unmatched.

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  7. Simone

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat it always is to eat at Evvia! A friend and I had a catch-up lunch there today after a busy month of not seeing each other, and we started with some prosecco and a terrific artichoke souvlaki that also included chunks of eggplant, which we'd never had but found really tasty. We also had the roasted beets atop skordalia which was similarly yummy. For our mains we had the lamb riblets, grilled octopus, and zucchini cakes, and we both agreed they were plentiful and perfectly suited to the warm day as well. The lamb was nicely crusty on the outside and fall-off-the-bone soft and flavorful. We were sufficiently full that we had only frappes for dessert, and those were perfect endings for our meal. The service from Thad was excellent, and our seats outside permitted us sufficient quiet for us to catch up on our respective trips and personal lives for the last month. It's not my first time at Evvia, and it still remains a perfect location to get together with a friend and enjoy a great meal. I always rave about Evvia to friends who haven't been--and those who have been always join me in its praise.

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  8. Khristina

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evvia is simply perfection in food/service form---our favorite go-to for everyday dinning as well as celebratory meals. Lovely ambiance, top notch service, and a creative and consistently excellent menu all contribute to this restaurant's ability to fire on all cylinders. We love this place, and will return again and again in the future.

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  9. Mary

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! As always. Our favorite place to celebrate!

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  10. Mohamad

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Evvia was very enjoyable as always. Even though the restaurant was very busy, the food and service were timely and courteous. My wife and I had a great time. I recommend Evvia for a nice date-night.

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FAQs

Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 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
  • Phone number
    (650) 326-0983
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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