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I went with a friend of mine for a casual dinner. The best samosas I have ever had. I focus on the...
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I went with a friend of mine for a casual dinner. The best samosas I have ever had. I focus on the little things like chutneys and raitas and Chef Sachin Chopra delivered what I have been looking for over 9 years in US now - both were the best by far.
Sure the items on the menu were a bit expensive (Entre: 18-50 I guess), but food quantities were quite generous. We knew we ordered a bit extra, but the left overs laster me for 2 full meals. Our total bill was $87 (plus tip) - not bad huh!!
I haven't tried their non-veg menu yet, but can't wait to go again.... at the very least once....
If you like authentic Indian food, made and served gourmet style and don't mind paying that little extra price, then you have to give this a try. Hope you like it just as much too.
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The lamb chops at this place are so fantastic that it is a reason to go by itself. However, I go...
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The lamb chops at this place are so fantastic that it is a reason to go by itself. However, I go for the great ambiance. It is open till 11pm, which is definitely not the norm in Palo Alto. The service is satisfactory, though often overly obsequious.
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We were at Lavanda for a first time and we had a great time.
Had some wine at the bar, great wine...
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We were at Lavanda for a first time and we had a great time.
Had some wine at the bar, great wine list by the way.
Bartender was great, made some great suggestions.
Place was happening.
We got seated shortly.
Service was perfect, timing was good and food was pure 10.
we got to meet the owners they were wery frendly.
Be back soon.
So happy that we discover Lavanda.
You have to check it out.
Ciao
Pros: ambiance, food, service
Cons: can't think of one
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Osteria
Category:
Local Favorite
247 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto,
California 94301
Went here for the first time this weekend with my husband and seven-year old son. Was initially...
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Went here for the first time this weekend with my husband and seven-year old son. Was initially put-off when no one greeted us and our first interraction with the host was a hand-in-the-face as he walked past us to sit a regular who entered after us. All was forgiven, however. The host, perhaps knowing his faux pas, was extremely gracious thereafter. Our server was wonderful -- after admitting our ignorance of Italian wines, he didn't talk down to us but recommended a wonderful bottle that paired perfectly with our meal. And our meal!!!! Everything was delicious!!! We started with the artichoke bottoms with shrimp and a glass of presecco -- palatte pleasing to the extreme!. Next, the melon and prociutto was simple and perfect. My husband had the spinach pasta with bay shrimp, I had the spinach pasta with chicken and my son had a half-order of the tortellini with prociutto, peas and cream. We were all fighting over who's was best. We were drooling over the carpaccio delivered to our neighbor and have promised to order that next time. We sat towards the back of the restaurant in warm/cozy table. It was a fabulous family meal. We couldn't believe our tab when the check came!!! It was the deal of the century. We will most definitely return and cannot wait until our next meal at Osteria.
Pros: Fabulous Food at Fair Prices for the Whole Family
Cons: Can't think of any
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Buca di Beppo
Category:
Fast Food Restaurants
643 EMERSON STREET
Palo Alto,
California 94301
We were celebrating our friend's b-day. For 10 people we ordered 3 appetizers, 1 salad, 2 entries...
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We were celebrating our friend's b-day. For 10 people we ordered 3 appetizers, 1 salad, 2 entries and shared 3 desserts. Everything was just great. Service very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Pizz'a Chicago
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
4115 El Camino Real
Palo Alto,
California 94306
(650) 521-5104
I am actually replying to all those. Winners! The pizza is great. If you want actual chicago pizza...
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I am actually replying to all those. Winners! The pizza is great. If you want actual chicago pizza go to patxies. I love the. Fresh taste of their bread. Instead all those cheese and extea fatning. With toppings and sauses... if you want fresh pizza chicago got it. If you want sloppy find. Actual place this california not chicago!
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I went to the Thursday night tasting event with a friend, and it was great! It was fun to be able...
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I went to the Thursday night tasting event with a friend, and it was great! It was fun to be able to taste at the pace you want, how much you want, as well as choose what you want to taste. The small plates of food were all yummy, and went well with the wines! The service was great and the bartenders were very educated on the wines. I highly recommend going to this restaurant, it's a great place to go with a group of friends, family, or a great first date spot!
Pros: Ambiance, Food, Wine
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Four of us had an early dinner on New Year's Eve and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was...
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Four of us had an early dinner on New Year's Eve and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was excellent, the service attentive, and the atmosphere festive. We appreciated the fact that we could order from the regular menu, even on New Year's Eve. They also had a special 7-course meal and we could order any of those selections a la carte. Our only minor complaint was that the wines by the glass are pricey.
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Pasta
Category:
Restaurants
326 University Ave
Palo Alto,
California 94301
(650) 328-4585
I've been here plenty of times and the pasta is delicious! Sometimes the sausage is a tad salty,...
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I've been here plenty of times and the pasta is delicious! Sometimes the sausage is a tad salty, but, hey, it's sausage. My favorite here is Penne Nucino. It's just the right amount of creme! I also loved the tiramisu here!!! The wine was so-so, and the staff is mostly nice. Some staff members are nicer than others, but that's everywhere. The food comes out slower when it's busy, I've been eating at off-peak times and it's nice to hold privtae conversations! If the staff is no so attentive, the bus boys always are.
Pros: great pasta
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Douce France
Category:
French Restaurants
855 El Camino Real Ste 104
Palo Alto,
California 94301
(650) 353-2010
The best chocolate mousse I've ever had. I was visiting from out of state and friends said we...
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The best chocolate mousse I've ever had. I was visiting from out of state and friends said we must try this. They were right, I'm glad I went. They are very nice there as well. I highly recommend them.
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