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TAVERNA - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

TAVERNA - Palo Alto

4.8
4.8
1530 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
For centuries, a taverna has been a neighborhood gathering place where friends can meet to eat, drink and enjoy life. Taverna co-founders Thanasis Pashalidis and Hakan Bala were raised with a shared ethical compass, which the Greeks call "philotimo" or "love of honor". Family and friends are their ingredients of life, and they believe that nutrition, happiness and health are all directly correlated. Both partners have been culturally influenced by the remedies of the old world and incorporate them into the lifestyle of Taverna. Both have an "ethos" that drives them and inspires others to live fully, which they consider the flavor of life's success. They understand that life is to be enjoyed and that time is of the essence. They are aware that every day is a gift.

Taverna has been created to make people happy and feel alive.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 304-3840
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala
  • Private party facilities
    Taverna Restaurant offers private and large party dining for up to 50 guests in our private event room. Taverna’s event room is ideal for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and special occasions. Choose between one our three family style menus.
  • Private party contact
    Thanasis Pashalidis or Hakan Bala: (650) 304-3840
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Homer Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest

    $150.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest Taverna Valentine's Day Dinner - Guests will be enjoying a 4-course "Family" style menu at $125 Per Guest and a Credit Card will be required to secure the reservation. To view our menu please visit our website at http://tavernarestaurant.net/.
    TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest Photo

What 1,530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Palo Alto is celebrated for its "amazing food and welcoming service," providing a delightful Greek dining experience. The "lamb chops and Greek salad" are standout dishes, and the restaurant's atmosphere is described as "cozy and unpretentious." Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and the restaurant's ability to accommodate diverse needs.

1,530 Reviews
  1. Arman

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and wine. Incredible ambiance. The winter beef was out of this world. Lamb chops accompanied by duo of potatoes, baked potatoes and super-mashed potatoes was incredible. The octopus was amazing. Owners Thanasis and Hakan give meticulous attention to their food and service. Our waiter gave us outstanding service. I give highest recommendation for Taverna. You should go and enjoy the restaurant.

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  2. Anna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good good, nice presentation, attentive and helpful service. A little pricey, but well worth it

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  3. Louise

    VIP

    N. Ireland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the food to the service was outstanding. Waiters were all very helpful, friendly and professional. Food was served quickly and each dish was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Carlos

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food and ambience.Great spot for a family special dinner

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  5. Kayla

    VIP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! One of the best restaurants we’ve been to!

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  6. Theodore

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and lovely, welcoming service. Will definitely be going back!

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  7. Joanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! They were very attentive. The food was so good!

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  8. Leonie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    In general, we had a wonderful meal. The marinated pork in the gyro was fatty and uninteresting. The music was a little loud for our 70-year-old sensibilities. Service was friendly, if a bit sales forward on our selection of wine. 

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  9. Crystal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and welcoming. We were a bit nervous at the beginning since we brought our 7 month old with us for dinner but everything went well and everyone was super accommodating. The food was delicious as always!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our office is located across the street - we come here a lot. Thanks for always accommodating the last minute changes we tend to have!

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FAQs

TAVERNA - Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 1530 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for TAVERNA - Palo Alto

800 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2412

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Homer Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 304-3840
  • Private party facilities
    Taverna Restaurant offers private and large party dining for up to 50 guests in our private event room. Taverna’s event room is ideal for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and special occasions. Choose between one our three family style menus.
  • Private party contact
    Thanasis Pashalidis or Hakan Bala: (650) 304-3840
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