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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8 (4841)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 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 4,841 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia in Palo Alto offers an extraordinary Greek dining experience with "authentic Greek flavors" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the lamb dishes, octopus, and moussaka, praising the "beautifully prepared" meals and "warm ambiance." The restaurant is noted for being a "favorite" and a "true gem" with its welcoming service and consistent quality.
4,841 Reviews
  1. Atreyi VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We celebrated my husband’s birthday here. Kid friendly environment.

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  2. Carolina

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never disappoints! One of the best restaurants in Palo Alto. Their lamb chunk service was impeccable. Just very good overall. Their lamb chunk is the BEST! Great fish, i usually get the branzino. Their dessert is unforgettable too, pastry with filling and ice cream

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  3. Marta VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area241 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Evvia creates a splendid menu, service, environment and talented chef. My lunch experirnce was fabulous on every level: from.the greeter to the waiter...friendly, sincerely interested in the customer's satisfaction.

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  4. Patricia VIP

    London30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful meal with excellent service…..a little candle on the dessert we ordered was a fun and happy ending to a great birthday meal…..but….how did they know that I was 93.?!!

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  5. Carin

    Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the service was excellent. Lamb kebabs were delicious as was everything else we tried.

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  6. TK

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto. Everything is good. However, my favorite things are the Saganaki, the lamb riblets, olives & feta, octopus, Greek yogurt cheesecake. They have a seasonal citrus salad that is really good too. We tend to go with a bunch of small plates rather than main dishes.

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  7. Tristan VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    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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  8. Nabeel

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    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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  9. Susan

    San Francisco Bay Area87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  10. Diana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4841 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 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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