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TAVERNA - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

TAVERNA - Palo Alto

4.8
4.8
1542 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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 Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala

Private dining

What 1,542 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Greek

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Palo Alto offers "amazing Greek food" and "exceptional service" in a charming atmosphere. Guests appreciate its "wonderful" outdoor seating and an extensive wine list. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, with dishes like octopus, lamb, and moussaka receiving high praise. A "fantastic dining experience" awaits you here.

1,542 Reviews
  1. Cheryl VIP

    San Francisco70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Changed our seating from cold outside to inside on very busy night. Food very good. Had yummy duck confit special and husband had moussaka that he said was excellent.

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  2. BarryB

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our experience. However the entree list seemed a bit limited.

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  3. ginna VIP

    San Francisco188 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here many times…outstanding service, nice ambiance, excellent cocktails and great food. Highly recommend. My favorite dish is the grilled whole fish (sea bream or branzino)

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  4. Kristen

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance and very helpful service! Will definitely go back. All 3 of our dishes seemed slightly overcooked, which is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

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  5. Michelle VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was about half full this evening which helped with overall sound levels. The food was well prepared and service was good.

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  6. Steve VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We didn’t have a good dining experience all the way around. Food was cold and just average for the price. We will not be back.

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  7. alan

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentine’s Day reservations overbooked. At least 45 minute wait.

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  8. Mario

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    If the service is 20% included during valentines, servers could have been more attentive. I like to pay my service based on how well it was

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  9. Nivedita

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and the ambience was very cosy. The restaurant had overbooked on Valentine’s Day though. We had to wait for 45 min to get our table.

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  10. Courtenay VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely evening! The food was fantastic… So was the wine and bar selection. The acoustic panels make the room, cozy and quiet despite being full of people. The waiters could not have been more attentive.  it was all around a five star experience and we can’t wait to go back. 

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TAVERNA - Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 1542 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for TAVERNA - Palo Alto

800 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2412

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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 Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala
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