Ettan - Palo Alto

Name: Ettan - Palo Alto
Address: 518 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 752-6281
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1302 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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With highly personal, vibrant dishes from the country’s most decorated Cal-Indian chef, the rustic chic ambiance at Ettan is simultaneously warm, magical and glamorous; without being intimidating. Located in the heart of downtown, every detail from our craft cocktails and wine list to our lush courtyard patio and private dining mezzanine are designed to appeal to a diverse audience whether you are on an intimate date or entertaining for business.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian, Californian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 752-6281
Website
http://www.ettanrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Srijith Gopinathan
Private party facilities
For all parties of 1 to 12 people, you may make your reservation on our OpenTable account. For Large Groups of 13-20 people, we offer a prix fixe dinner for $125 per person, organized for you by our team. We require a 50% deposit to hold your reservation. For parties of 17 or more we offer a Private Dining experience uniquely designed by our team, ranging from a private portion of the restaurant up to a full buy-out. We request a minimum of one week to organize your Large Group event, and three weeks for Private Dining. All events are subject to availability. For both Large Groups and Private Dining we require the menu to be selected ahead of time so our kitchen can adequately prepare to give your group the best dining experience possible. For all booking and inquiries regarding our Large Group and Private Dining, please contact refer to our webpage at ettanrestaurant.com

Location
518 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
off University near Ramona
Parking details
Ettan's entrance is located in a courtyard between Bryant and Ramona, just steps from the Ramona/University Underground Garage at 533 Ramona. On weekends in particular, the second level offers readily available spaces. A second option is the Bryant/Lytton Garage (Parking Lot S) at 445 Bryant St. Both garages offer 3 hours free parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,302 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service3ambience5
Food is good, but overpriced. You're definitely paying for ambiance. Even then, the service was poor. Waiting for your server and trying 10min to get their attention, feeling rushed out as they clean up your table before you've left... When you're paying for ambiance, but get poor service feels like poor value.
TT
TejaswiT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Real nice food with amazing flavors. A beautiful place for date night or a meal with friends
AD
AnishaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and ambience. Loved it here. Was out for team dinner and it was fabulous and very nice. Definitely over ate! :D
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nidhi
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vellore Chicken curry with Malabar Paratha is a must try!
VK
VidyaK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, stellar service, absolutely beautiful setting. I would highly recommend Ettan!
SA
SnehaA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb ambience and excellent food. A little overpriced, but overall good!
AP
AP1234
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very high quality south Indian food with a modern twist and presentation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience2
We went yesterday to Ettan to celebrate our family and getting through a rough year. We had been as a family to Srijith’s Taj Compton and just loved the Michelin experience and we still can feel every morsel of the 12 course dinner on our tongues. Since Covid we’ve been constantly calling Taj to go back and were told that they closed indefinitely to our disappointment. Then we discovered that Srijith moved to Ettan. So our expectations were pretty high when we went to Ettan. Unfortunately our experience yesterday at Ettan was lackluster. The food was above average but the service was extremely underwhelming. The food was rushed to literally get us in and out. We constantly had to call someone to clear the dishes so we could get to the dishes coming rapid fire. The cutlery seems pretty old and what you expect at a 1 star place and there was a constant drum of dropped cutlery in and around you. There didn’t seem to be a wine menu. Maybe the person serving us forgot to get us one or maybe Ettan just doesnt have one. We got the spicy tequila cocktail which was very good. Asked for a Syrah on the menu but was told was out. The person helping us serving us suggested a Bordeaux as a replacement which came in glass u would likely find in again a 1star restaurant (nothing against them..again expectation) and which just tasted like swill.. Hoping to see more from Ettan in the future…
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luv2eatout
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent meal last night at Ettan. Been there several times and love the quality and consistency of the food. Dining outside is always a treat there too. Service was a little slow for some reason, though. But overall great dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and ambiance. Loved the interior decor. Food was innovative and tasty. Thanks to Sumit for his recommendation on food and drinks.
k
katp
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very tasty, well-prepared, totally unique food. We travel often; comfortable saying Ettan is in a class of its own. Skillful merging of cuisine, spices and preparation. The kind of place to return to for trying each menu item. High praise and thank you.
V
Vinay
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Indian food I’ve tasted in a long time! Great ambience and service
MS
MeeS
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food but the team asked us to leave in 1hour before we were seated.
AK
AKIfoodie
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience5
Not worth the hype or the price, would not go again
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had the chicken wings to start, the chicken biryani & paneer makhani entrees, and the guava and passionfruit desserts.The appetizers and desserts were exceptional (5/5). The entrees were fairly good but a bit bland (3/5). I would definitely come back here just for their spicy wings and creative desserts.
VM
ValeriaM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT!! I will return, the venue is great for celebrations!
j
jrgeorge
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the few fine dining Indian places that lives up to the hype. The setting of course is beautiful, but I’m really impressed with how they were able to maintain the tastes of traditional Indian spices / flavors while still implementing some surprising and tasty fusion combinations.
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Sundy
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Ambience is great, nice place to sit and eat. Food types either we picked or the taste didn't suit our family that well, it's an average tasting restaurant. The staff were very courteous and friendly. We had a great evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience3
Food was great but the service was OH SOO SLOW! We had to wait 15 minutes before our waiter even arrived at our table. Then another 20 minutes wait for the entrees and another 15 just to get the check. Very disappointed.
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Doge
Atlanta
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience5
The food was extremely disappointing. No authentic taste
j
joyk
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
the food is excellent, but they really throw the food at you, Almost all the food comes in about 15 minutes after you sit down, I love that the appetizers come quickly but I don't want to feel shoved out
J
Jasdeep
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Ethan. Great atmosphere, amazing food and terrific service. I liked the California spin on Indian food. Will definitely be back.
LR
LizaR
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had a great experience here! The restaurant is beautiful and we were seated at a nice corner table outside (7 of us and our pet) The server was attentive and addressed our questions re:gluten free and some nut free allergies. The food was delicious esp the sesame leaf small plate. The chicken and cheese pizza on naan (on the child menu) was delicious too for my younger nephew. The portions were generally on the smaller side but we ended up having leftovers. We were celebrating my daughter’s bday. We forgot to let the staff know until the last minute but they brought out a little hbd dessert which we were happy with :) I read some of the reviews before we went and was a bit hesitant but overall Ettan was a lovely choice for a celebration or any occasion.
AR
AvinashR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the ambience and seating, it was great. The food itself was not up to the mark. It was very rich, malabar paratha was just breaking up into crumbs, overly cooked to make it extremely flaky. I was hoping that the coconut rice would be good, it was just plain and bland. We liked the Monkey bun, nice warm and moist. Black pepper cauliflower was good. We also liked the stuffed pepper main course but the Brentwood corn was just not up to the mark. Almost same gravy in everything, just different veggies or kofta or panner in them. Tried it one time just because of Michelin Guide but won't go again. There are like 5 or 6 vegetarian options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for a birthday celebration. The atmosphere and deco are perfect for a moms night out. We all had a wonderful time.
LR
LindaR
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our dinner on a Sunday evening. Service was very good and our server helped us navigate the selections since it was our first time. Especially liked the sesame leaf and black pepper cauliflower. Prices are on the higher end and there is a 3% staff surcharge. Will return. Do plan ahead to get a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner experience for our anniversary! The server even brought out a surprise dessert for us to celebrate.
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Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very expensive.
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Yorz
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Don't get why it's popular. The food was so-so (fresh ingredients but tasteless) and highly overpriced.
M
Mealsmama
San Francisco
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Terrific outdoor venue with imaginative Indian dishes--pricey, but worth it on a special evening or for a splurge.
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Aaarkay
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
I dined at Ettan on a day when there was a private dinner party hosted indoors. I would expect them to reach out to me earlier to let me know that they can't have us sit indoors. Instead, when I reached Ettan and then they told me, and I didn't have an option to go elsewhere. The private dinner party inside was loud and killed the experience for us sitting on the outside. The food overall was okay. I particularly like the sesame chaat which had a nice sour zing to it. The vada pav slider was below average because it had an aftertaste coming from the oil they used. Service was good, our server explained to us what each dish was, and food was sent to our table right on time. Overall, I wasn't too happy with the experience. I had way high expectations and was very excited so had saved the occasion for my fiance's bday. I wouldn't go to this place again.
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Lavanya
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Not great food, its average. Over priced for the quality. Beautiful decor, very colourful. The brand value seemed more for the artistic decor than the food itself.
SB
SarangB
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
some of the starters were boring, and my passionfruit daquiri was too strong and very unpleasant. I really enjoyed the corn kofta and Victor's service was superb. I don't know that I agree with all the fuss that Ettan is getting, but it was a solid meal, though quite pricey for vegetarians. 7/10. Would only come back for a special occasion or if someone else was paying.
AL
AnnaL
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The food was delicious and I enjoyed the patio. It was beautifully decorated. The service was quite slow for us -- we waited about 40 minutes for our food. We were also surprised by the 3% surcharge added to our bill. I would prefer that the prices on the menu reflect the amount charged for the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food, ambiance, and service!
s
siri
Brighton
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We went there really excited but were disappointed with the food. We had a chutney sampler, sesame leaf, sheeb kabab, monkey buns, chicken biriyani, corn kofta, black pepper cauliflower, one pot mushroom, dessert, and a few drinks. In spite of trying different items, nothing really stood out. everything was just ok which was disappointing given the price point of the restaurant. It wasn't on par with the other Indian fine dining restaurants in the bay area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Food amazing.
JC
JamesC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The fried chicken was my favorite. We will be back. And thank you for the birthday pastry for my wife. Much appreciated.
AK
AbhipsaK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Love to such amazing creativity in the Indian culinary scene. The menu was exciting and I looked forward to tasting each creation. The service left much to be desired. Our waiter came off as awkward and abrasive. As an Indian, I also felt he did not have a knowledgeable grasp of the menu…despite how arrogant he came off as. The menu and placing in a full dimly lit area when much more aesthetic areas were available left a bitter taste in my mouth, tainting the rest of our experience,
TS
TinaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son’s bday was special! My family loved everything we ordered!

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Ettan - Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 1302 OpenTable diners.