Ettan - Palo Alto

Ettan - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Gabriela

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and quite beautiful spot for a date night. Definitely going back sometime soon.
   

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   FNU

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambience is stunning . Food was great too loved the jackfruit sliders , tahini drink as well as daal , naan and egg fried rice . However we had been there for my dads bday and I asked for a cake (small one ) to surprise him to the staff secretly , which most restaurants provide in house . They charged us 35$ which was the highest in the bill . Obviously if they clarified it earlier I wouldn’t have had a problem but I though of it as a goodwill gesture and was bit surprised . We paid and got back but honestly the first time I experienced this . Other than that the restaurant is a good stop.
   

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   Geetanjali VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Dined here with the husband and kids. Food was incredible! Chef Sreejith has found a way to marry California and South India together in a flavor palette that will tickle your tastebuds. Almost every single dish is absolute perfection in flavor. The small plates are the perfect sharing size and the larger plates are generously sized for a full meal. We had the lamb galouti, the fried chicken, the shami kebab, the monkey buns, the shrimp for the small plates. Mains were the lamb chops and butter chicken. The only dish that didn’t quite pass muster is the butter chicken. The gravy was a bit heavy on the Garam Masala. Also, it’sa largely South Indian inspired menu so hard to point at the dish that isn’t quite of the region. Nevertheless, do not hesitate, book a table now! The decor is incredible and I felt transported back to some of Mumbai’s iconic buildings. Chef, we’re coming back for more!
   

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   pavan

   San Francisco4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The person who checked us in was very rude. He first said all members of the party needs to be there before he could give us a table(although I had a reservation at 5 Pm). I had my family go checkin while I was trying to find a space to park my car. It took me 10 mins to get back. Second, he says he needs the table back by 7 PM, and we haven’t even entered the restaurant yet. What does he even mean by that ? Does it mean I should not order food if I ate there for more than 2 hours ? Is that how he is supposed to treat the guests ? The food may be good, but if this is the way customers will be treated, Ettan’s doomsday won’t be far away.. disappointed with the experience.. I came here for my toddlers birthday..
   

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   Molly VIP

   Seattle14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food, great cocktails, nice patio! Really lovely dinner all around.
   

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   Sharon

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have eaten at Ettan twice and love it! Food is well seasoned and very tasty. My one comment is the cocktails are extremely small. I had a 4oz martini for $18 dollars. Other than that, service is impeccable.
   

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   Priyanka VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely love the food and the ambience at Ettan! Food quality is always consistently superior. The only thing they can work on is the cocktails. They are okay and can be improved.
   

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   Preetha

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   No elevators inside and we were given 2nd floor to celebrate mum's birthday. Vegetarian starters were really amazing. Did not know sesame leaf could be used for chaat and a cocktail. Very good service. Lovely ambience
   

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   Arathi

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, ambience and service! It is expensive so not a place I can go to often but great to do a celebration like birthday, anniversary, etc!
   

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    Afshin

    San Francisco5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Ridiculous prices. Charged us $45 corkage fee for the first bottle of our own wine and $65 for the second bottle. Give me a break. Way overpriced overall. Gouging people.
    

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