The Essence - Livermore

Name: The Essence - Livermore
Address: 1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA, United States, 94551
Telephone: (925) 783-2425
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Indian

1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

At The Essence Redefining Indian food we invite you to indulge in the finest Indian cuisine in an atmosphere of luxury and refinement. Whether you are a connoisseur of Indian food or a first-time explorer, our restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of India in every bite. Exquisite Ambiance, Culinary Excellence, Artful Presentation, Impeccable Service, Exclusive Wine and Beverage Pairings, Private Dining and Events
Book your table today and let us transport you to a world of exquisite flavors and timeless elegance.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 783-2425
Website
http://essenceusa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Neighborhood
Livermore
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 30 people are saying

The Essence - Livermore reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.9Food
4.3Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Healthy
San Francisco Bay Area
Hot spot
San Francisco Bay Area
Romantic
San Francisco Bay Area
Indian
East Bay
Good for groups
East Bay
Healthy
East Bay
Hot spot
East Bay
Romantic
East Bay
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30 Reviews

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Naman
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and serving staff was friendly. We had good time. Loved the place.
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Bruce
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First-timers. The best nan that I’ve had in the US. Light, flaky layers, not doughy. Went well with our excellent goat stew and lentils. Beautiful interior. I’d recommend The Essence to everyone and can’t wait to return!
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Larry
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was located in a remote shopping mall tucked away in a corner and well worth a visit for the excellent food. From the outside it does not appear to be much but with the draperies, chandeliers and furnishings the interior reflect a very upscale establishment. We went on a Saturday for 5:30pm dinner and there were very few patrons and when we left at 7pm it was still not very busy except for a large party in a back banquet room. This place deserves a try for their extensive menu and wonderful food. We ordered Kadai Prawns, Butter chicken,Nalli Rogan and Chicken Biryani and were so delicious. Each of the dishes were also very generous in portion sizes. Will definitely return to this gem of a restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great, great ambience and staff is friendly and prompt!
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Nishma VIP
San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful restaurant - ambiance, decor was very nice! Food and service were great!
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Mohanapriya
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely disappointing experience on Valentines day. Probably because they couldnt handle the crowd. Live music is appreciated but it was very loud (however, it was enjoyed by many). Extremely overpriced food. Ambience and decor was great. Ordered chicken tikka - rubbery and not very flavorful. Naan was good. Paneer lababdar was average.
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Raul
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing date night. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, food was fantastic to the point my wife woke up craving the leftovers we brought home. We look forward to our next dinner there.
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Kary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful restaurant and the food was the best! We were there at 5:30 last Saturday with very few diners which worked in our favor as we had a three year old. The server was very welcoming to our active son. We hope to visit again soon!
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Charles
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! We really enjoyed everything about it!
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Ishan
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing ambiance. Loved the experience
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FAQs

The Essence - Livermore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 783-2425.

The Essence - Livermore is rated 4.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Livermore
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://essenceusa.com/
Phone number
(925) 783-2425

The Essence - Livermore

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What 30 people are saying

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