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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4752 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 109 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras

What 4,752 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

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia offers "consistently excellent" Greek cuisine with a "wonderful dining experience," making it a favorite since the '90s. Known for its "authentic and superb" dishes like lamb chops and sea bass, the restaurant also boasts "attentive service" and a "warm ambiance." Perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
4,752 Reviews
  1. Brian

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. The outdoor seating was extremely comfortable and set a great vibe. We ordered the baked feta and Zucchini chips. They were both SO tasty! We also ordered the flatbread and meatballs and thought they were good. The avgolemono soup was incredible too! The service staff was very prompt and checked in regularly which was wonderful. I would definitely come back again!

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  2. Leslie

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal! My best friend and I go here almost every year for our birthdays (only missed 2021 & 2022). Yesterday I asked the waiter, Antonio, how long he had worked there and he said a long time. I said he looked familiar and then he basically recanted our entire story of how we got there every year and he remembered me showing him our pictures there last year. The food is always delicious and it is nice to be treated so well at a place we only go once a year. Thanks again for being part of our birthday tradition!

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  3. BobM

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food selections, very attentive wait staff, quiet place for conversation, nice wine list.

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  4. Sarah

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evvia is a Peninsula gem. Never fails. Love this place. Wish more restaurateurs would take inspiration from Evvia.

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  5. Cindy

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a special night out, this is the place. Everything was delicious, service was perfect. It is expensive but good food is worth it!! We had Dolmas (filling was unique and fantastic) and Octopus (cooked to perfection) to start. Had lamb shank and the goat special. If they have the goat, do not hesitate...get it!! The Baclava is perfect, not too sweet! Go! Eat! Enjoy!

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  6. Jim VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit! Food was delicious, servers recommendations were spot on, and the service and ambience were impeccable.

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  7. Tim VIP

    Denver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at this Palo Alto gem.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kudos to the server who knows their menu really well. Our first time in Evvia and he made our experience memorable. We’ll be back!

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  9. klby VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food came out pretty slow. The chicken souvlaki was very dry and the fries on the lamb burger were hard.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing server, Jay! Everything was delicious! It’s always a treat to dine at Evvia when we are in town! Thank you.

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FAQs

Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4752 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 109 times today
Google Map for Evvia

420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras
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