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1. Roja Los Altos
4.6
Exceptional(869)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Los Altos
Booked 17 times today
Roja, located in the heart of downtown Los Altos gives a Fine/Casual dining experience, offering seasonal California ingredients prepared by using classic French/Italian/Spanish cooking techniques.Food and family are most important to us so please, let us take care of you as family and prepare you a meal from our hearts.Bon Apetit!
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2. Cetrella
4.6
Exceptional(861)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Los Altos
Booked 4 times today
Named for Capri, a culinary crossroads for Mediterranean-Rim cuisine, Cetrella's 22-year fine dining appears in Gourmet Magazine, MODERN LUXURY Silicon Valley Magazine, among others. The dining room's atmospheric Venetian plaster colors evoke sea and sky, sand and cliffs, foliage and forestry, opening to a Spanish-tiled Paseo, teaching kitchen and underground speakeasy. Cetrella's Executive Chef Vincenzo Vottero leads the culinary team preparing innovative seasonal dishes including signature artisan pastas. Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna, where he was born and pursued his culinary career, was in 2022 voted Conde Nast Traveler Reader's most delicious city in the world. We look forward to sharing more of Cetrella's plans and his 2025 menus and programs in the near future.M'hamed Bahet | Managing PartnerVincenzo Vottero | Executive Chef
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3. Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean
4.8
Exceptional(737)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Los Altos
Booked 16 times today
Please note that we can't accommodate a stroller the main dining room.Urfa is a city in Southeastern Turkey, deeply rooted in history, so its unique cuisine is an amalgamation of the cuisines of the many civilizations that have ruled in Urfa. Dishes carry names in Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Syrian, and Turkish, and are often prepared in a spicy manner. It is widely believed that Urfa is the birthplace of many dishes, including Raw Kibbé (Çiğ Köfte), which according to the legend, was crafted by the Prophet Abraham from ingredients he had at hand.Many vegetables are used in the Urfa cuisine, such as the "Ecır," the "Kenger," and the "İsot", the legendary local red capsicum that is a smaller and darker.Urfa is a big user of clarified butter, made exclusively from sheep's milk.At Urfa bistro we will try our best to use local products to create dishes as same as prepared in Urfa.
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4. Campagne One Main
4.6
Exceptional(205)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Los Altos
Booked 1 time today
A charming bistro finished with 200-year-old timbers, a period French fireplace, Beaumaniere limestone floors, re-polished antiques, and designer selected Napoleon treasures.
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5. Sundance The Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(5496)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palo Alto
Booked 81 times today
Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.
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6. Chez TJ
4.8
Exceptional(1535)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Mountain View
Booked 5 times today
Attentive service, fresh flowers and soft music surround guests at this intimate, Michelin Starred restaurant in downtown Mountain View. Inside a Victorian home, Executive Chef Stan Michalski is pleased to join the culinary team as Executive Chef as of January 2024, bringing his vast Michelin experience and passion for locally-sourced ingredients to further Chez TJ’s exceptional legacy. With over 15 years of experience, Stan brings Chez TJ not just culinary mastery, but a deep love of hospitality—believing what matters most is bringing people together over a delicious meal. Our pre-fixe Chef's Tasting menu encourages a relaxed and enjoyable evening of dining and conversation. Chef's Tasting Menu $225Garden Tasting Menu $140Optional Wine Pairing $150Service Charge 20%For parties of 6 or more a deposit of $125 /per person is requiredWhen booking reservations, please indicate any dietary restrictions. It may not be possible to accommodate all restrictions and food allergies.
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7. Cucina Venti
4.5
Awesome(1543)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mountain View
Booked 15 times today
Cucina Venti is a truly elegant restaurant located next to headquarter of Google that has invested heavily in high-quality seating and boasts an astonishing outdoor patio. It has become the go-to hub for many corporate events and weekend destination offering exquisite Italian American cuisine with a focus on delivering top-notch service. Cucina Venti has also offers a separate room designed to provide a high-end experience for corporate diners seeking a special location for their events. The venue's uniqueness lies in its gorgeous setting, combining exquisite service with a comfortable ambiance, making it a truly unique and elegant destination. With an extensive menu offering from the freshest seafood, local organic produce to a wide selection of wines, Japanese whiskey, and seasonal craft cocktails, a visit to Cucina Venti promises a luxurious dining experience that should not be missed.
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8. Cascal
4.7
Exceptional(4386)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Mountain View
Booked 66 times today
Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America. From Paellas to Ceviches to Cuban Pork, we have options for everyone. There vegetarian and vegan options available as well. We have indoor and patio dining available. Happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 3:30-6pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Reservations are encouraged. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.comCelebrate your special occasion or event with us, easy hassle-free booking and menus available for your convenience. Catering is also available with delivery and chef on-site options. Go to www.cascalmv.com for more information.
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9. Scratch (Mtn View)
4.3
Awesome(2359)
Price: Expensive
• American • Mountain View
Booked 17 times today
Outdoor dining and take-out available everyday. Scratch features today's American cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of simple food done well and draws from American classics reflecting today's influences and bounty of ingredients. Choose from a tender moist braised short rib, fried chicken, or perhaps a selection from our fresh seafood and oyster bar.For beverages Scratch has researched some of the finest vineyards and distilleries in the United States. We have a wide variety of wines and spirits to choose from in all price ranges. Some of our wine and spirits are highly allocated and will not always be available.Scratch also offers a vegetarian menu and a gluten free menu. Join us for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm in the bar and on the patio.
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10. St. Michael's Alley
4.8
Exceptional(798)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palo Alto
Booked 18 times today
Established in 1959, owners Jenny Youll and Mike Sabina expanded the once small coffeehouse of St. Michaels Alley into this intimate dining establishment in 2009. The restaurant provides three comfortable spaces for a dinner out with friends, date night, or a complete private event. The main dining room is wood paneled and intimate. The front room / bar area is more casual and social, yet still offers tables with linens and the full menu. The solid wood bar is a favorite dining spot for many of the regulars and locals. A beautiful outdoor patio is most enjoyable on warm summer days and nights as it open to the sky. Enjoy a cocktail at the full bar before venturing into one of the upscale and relaxed dining spaces of St. Michael's Alley.The restaurant is currently offering the Autumn Menu on the Patio as well as takeout, Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5pm.

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  • KenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very pleasant surprise in Los Altos. Decided to grab a meal out last minute and was drawn by the good reviews for Urfa (which is a type of spice for those who are not aware, like I wasn't). Don't let the modest appearance fool you, the food here very very good, worth a return trip. Greek Salad, Urfa Kebabs and the daily special of Petrale Sole all very well executed and extremely tasty. Biggest surprise of all may have been the Kunefe, a unique, excellent but not too sweet dessert. Service attentive and patient. All in all, a neighborhood gem for Los Altos. Will go back.
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    Urfa Bistro - MediterraneanPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Los Altos
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    4.8
  • RobbVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I was in the bar area for lunch . Food and service was outstanding. Thank you
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    Sundance The SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Palo Alto
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    4.8
  • RichardVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •114 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Another lovely evening at Cetrella. Great food carefully prepared and presented. Delicious kale salad to start and the chicken and vegetable lasagna for entrees. Excellent service and a perfect ambiance to boot.
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    CetrellaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Los Altos
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    4.6
  • Joelle
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Charming atmosphere, incredible food, and personal service. This small little gem is authentic. Live guitar added to the ambiance. We had the pork chop and the filet, both extremely tender and cooked to perfection. Can't recommend this place more.
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    Campagne One MainPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Los Altos
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    4.6
  • Christian
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Great food, service, polite, clean, value commensurate with quality & ambience.
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    Roja Los AltosPrice: Expensive• Californian• Los Altos
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    4.6

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Los Altos

Discover the charm of neighborhood gems in Los Altos, nestled in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area's Peninsula. This region boasts a diverse dining scene that caters to locals and visitors seeking unique, high-quality culinary experiences. Each restaurant in Los Altos shines with its own distinctive flair, offering everything from cozy, intimate settings to lively, bustling atmospheres perfect for any dining occasion. The keyword "neighborhood gem" truly reflects these establishments' ability to provide not just meals, but memorable dining experiences rooted in the community. The restaurants featured on this page exemplify the best of local cuisine, where patrons can enjoy everything from exquisite seafood to authentic ethnic dishes, all served with a personal touch. These dining spots are celebrated for their commitment to quality, consistently earning accolades for their delectable menus and exceptional service. Whether you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion or just a casual meal with friends, Los Altos offers an array of choices that will satisfy any palate. Dive into the heart of the Peninsula and discover these neighborhood gems that promise an unforgettable culinary journey.

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