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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4596 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 125 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 4,596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 Food

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

4,596 Reviews
  1. Simone

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Khristina

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Mary

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Mohamad

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience of food, wine, service and ambience. The grilled items were beyond fantastic. Do not change a thing!

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  6. MASAYUKI

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was always good meals and very good environments.

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  7. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evvia has wonderful food in a fun setting. The service was wonderful.

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  8. JOANN

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is top notch, excellent! Meal deliciously prepared. My favorites include saganaki cheese appetizer, Lamb chops or ribeye steak paired with a nice red wine, and for dessert baklava or ice cream Sundae.

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  9. David

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Have been going for years and look forward every time.

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  10. Julie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my best friend's birthday at Evvia. It turned out to be an outstanding experience. The atmosphere was elegant yet cozy, making it the perfect setting for such a special occasion. The waiter was amiable and professional, and his recommendations for drinks, appetizers, entrees, and even dessert were spot on. The quality and flavors were fresh, vibrant, perfectly balanced/ If you are looking for a restaurant that offers exceptional food and impeccable service, Evvia is the place to go. We're already planning to return for another gathering with more friends.

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FAQs

Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4596 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
9:00 PM
Booked 125 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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