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

1147 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

May 25, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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(650) 752-6281

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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 1,147 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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Adit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience4
The quality of the food has dropped tremendously since our last visit in January 2022. It is now at the level of many other Indian restaurants in the Bay Area, which are also much more cost effective. The waiters never bothered to check on whether we were enjoying the food. The edamame vadas were served cold. The asparagus koftas tasted indeterminate, with the only clear note being that of lots of garam masala. It was a very disappointing visit -- definitely not worth waiting for a reservation or the amount spent.
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Nagendra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful place with great food and ambience, totally loved it.
SG
ShravanGunishetty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good but very expensive. Service is good at the same time
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Bakk
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ettan was outstanding and I can't wait to return for another meal.
VB
VinodB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Delicious food. Loved the spicy Ettan hot wings and lamb bao. Highly recommended.
MS
MathangiS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambience. Highly recommend!
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Snehm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambience and food , loved the service and vibes
AG
AmitG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and ambience. Great service. Highly recommend.
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AndreS
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
the chicken wings were cold and entrees were a little overpriced. Portions need to be increased for sure
S
Sasmit
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved the place!! It is one of the best Indian Fusian restaurants that we have been to and would absolutely recommend this to everyone!
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Virinchi
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Different than the traditional Indian food. I would call this a modernized version of Indian Food. So much more value for money as well compared to other nicer Indian places.
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Vish
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience5
Limited menu options with average taste. Expectations were much higher
PJ
PratikshaJ
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was good but it was my sister’s anniversary dinner that’s why we came to celebrate it and also which I had mentioned during reservation but I thought there would be some celebratory gesture from your side sadly I didn’t see any!!!
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Picky
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, beautifully presented. Relaxed and very pleasant atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, every time a new amazing dish, with unheard of tastes and a combination we never tried anywhere
B
Bill
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous creative food. Everything we ate was delicious.
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delilahsunshen
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
We were highly looking forward to trying Ettan -- we had been trying to make a reservation for many months. We were very underwhelmed and disappointed. Our reservation was for lunch at 1:30pm on Sunday afternoon -- which we discovered is their "final seating time", but essentially the restaurant is closed. We were seated around 1:35pm, and placed our order around 1:48pm. We then found out the kitchen closes at 2:15pm and we were rushed through our meal. We even offered to put in our dessert order with our entrees but our server said its a separate kitchen so we could order it later. Our server brought out us our bill before we finished our entrees and plates were cleared. He also did not offer to refill our water at all during the entire meal. AS mentioned above, we really wanted to order dessert.... so very awkwardly asked if we could order one dessert, and our server begrudgingly brought out a menu. We left at 2:35pm and all the wait staff were waiting for us to leave. I would NOT have made a reservation for 1:30pm had I known the restaurant was closing/closed.... This time should not be a seating option. We won't be coming back. Very disappointing.
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Deepa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ettan was truly a wonderful brunch experience. I was really looking forward to the jackfruit vada pav (because it's such a novel and creative idea) and boy, it did not disappoint! In fact, it was even better than I thought it'd be. The combination of flavors that I wouldn't have ever thought of combining, was just spot on! The pindi chole and naan, and paneer butter masala were really flavorful too. The mocktails were okay but interesting, and the baked eggs were not a favorite. The service was fantastic too. Was prompt and very pleasant. Would definitely go back to try out the dinner menu.
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Baris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably had the best butter chicken and dessert I've ever had in my life there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Ambiance could have been better, we were also expecting a more formal setting. The food was good overall. We did appreciate the anniversary gift dessert! 7.5 out of 10
DM
DMA2
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved this place. The lamb dish was 5 stars, simple chicken was 4 stars. Very nice ambience.
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Sak8
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Okay Very disappointed with the service we received at Ettan. I was there for a special occasion and was with guests visiting from international. Firstly Ettan dint honor the reservation (8:45) time. We got our table after 35 minutes at 9:20 and then we were rushed into ordering as soon as we got seated because the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes. So we placed our order in a rush. When we asked to add one more item to our order (just 8 minutes from the time we were seated) the waiter refused to take order and said we were “too late to order”. Ridiculous! Dint expect such poor service from this restaurant.
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jynette
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, very innovative yet well use of Indian spices, flavoring. Restaurant decor and ambience very lively, it brings life to down town Palo Alto, much needed! Your servers are wonderful too! We just wish it’s easier to get reservation!
LT
LisaT
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was delicious. Great place to share foods with big and small plates.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Server was pushing us to get more food. Commented on how a large plate is a small portion and if we don't want more food? We didn't ask about the portion sizes. Server also didn't get back to us about a substitution they were supposed to confi n with the chef
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Sunbunny13
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the experience! I can’t wait to go back!
SH
SaurabhH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back.
BK
BlamaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great job, the food was Amazing the and the staffs pay attention to detail. Also the customer service was first class.
CB
CelesteB
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The brunch food and drinks were amazing! It's an expensive outing, but worth the money once in a while. Outdoor seating was alternatively hot and cold and noisy because of the people waiting for tables, but they've done as good a job as they can given the space. Definitely recommended for a special occasion.
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Ilovefood
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Mother’s Day brunch and food was delicious at a beautiful venue. Servers were attentive and friendly.
D
Dover
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!
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Sita
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Loved the taste of food. I wish they had more options for vegetarians/vegans. The menu lacks assortment of veggies. Menu pretty much revolves around cauliflower and cream based dishes. I wish they add more options in the future especially Veg. Biryani.
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Adam
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service. Can’t recommend the veal or sesame leaf enough.
r
ratedit
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Birthday- it was a very good meal and the service was very good and attentive. Great dishes and nice evening out.
S
Sp32918
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very Good Restaurant. Would visit again here. Good Job.
b
barles
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service and food were excellent, but because the restaurant is so popular the noise level made it hard to have a conversation.
S
Smal
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Ettan is my go to my place for special occasions..I love the vibe, ambience and food. One thing that is bit disappointing is Ettans’ run out of certain items on menu every time I been there. I always want to try the Monkey bread on the menu but every time I was told it was out..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Anniversary
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burt78
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was very good and different from usual Indian fare, though somewhat overpriced. The service was quick and excellent. The outdoor seating was average in ambience.
MS
MarianaS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience1
Not too bad but nothing spectacular also the table placement a little bit awkward

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You can order delivery directly from Ettan - Palo Alto using the Order Online button. Ettan - Palo Alto also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ettan - Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 752-6281.

Ettan - Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 1147 OpenTable diners.

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