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The wait staff was clearly not Mediterranean and the food was only slightly closer to the claimed...
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The wait staff was clearly not Mediterranean and the food was only slightly closer to the claimed source. Come here for mediocre food at Shopping Mall prices with a crowd that screams "It's pretty expensive, so it must be good." Some of the worst Italian in the Palo Alto area.
Pros: Location
Cons: Service, Food
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Great food and great service! The location is ideal, right on University Ave. They have good...
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Great food and great service! The location is ideal, right on University Ave. They have good pasta can chicken dishes. The portions are large.
Pros: Really great bread
Cons: The restruant is a bit small
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Bistro Elan
Category:
Local Favorite
448 S California Ave
Palo Alto,
California 94306
I took my fiancee here for her 30th birthday with her family and had a wonderful experience. The...
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I took my fiancee here for her 30th birthday with her family and had a wonderful experience. The staff was not only attentive, but kind and knowledgable about the entire menu and provided great recommendations. The only negative was that they were out of the entree special of the evening which sounded tasty. It was our first time to the restaurant and there is no doubt I would return again. The ambiance was nice, it wasn't too loud and again the food was absolutely wonderful.
Pros: food, food, food
Cons: none come to mind
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Bravo Fono
Category:
French Restaurants
99 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Palo Alto,
California 94304
While shopping at Stanford Mall, I decided to stop by for tea. It was ok. But then again, I'm...
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While shopping at Stanford Mall, I decided to stop by for tea. It was ok. But then again, I'm not finger food person. The presentation was nice.
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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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Cafe Fino
Category:
French Restaurants
544 Emerson St
Palo Alto,
California 94301
I am saddened to see the bad reviews for Cafe Fino in Palo Alto as all my experiences there have...
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I am saddened to see the bad reviews for Cafe Fino in Palo Alto as all my experiences there have been wonderful! Fred Maddalena is the owner and it is clear to see why he remains in business still after 30 years. Fred pays attention to everyone who walks through his door ensuring they are seated and taken care of...very rare these days! I personally have had no issues with food or service. The biggest draw for me is the art deco decor and the live music. It takes you back to another place and time. It is also so nice to sit at a bar and hold a conversation without having to shout over earsplitting music which is so common among many of the new minimalist restaurants popping up. As far as I am concerned, if you want a pleasant, relaxing evening out in a unique setting, check out Cafe Fino.
Pros: Ambience, Music, Decor
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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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Cafe Pro Bono
Category:
Italian Restaurants
2437 Birch St
Palo Alto,
California 94306
Cafe Pro Bono is always a delightful experience & I couldn't recommend it more highly. The...
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Cafe Pro Bono is always a delightful experience & I couldn't recommend it more highly. The food is excellent, and relatively ecclectic for an Italian place (it's not just pasta or pizza - tasty starters include pollenta and mushrooms, various soups, or a great spinach salad). The decor is just lovely, there's a full bar, and there's even a little bit of outdoor seating, where they will allow animals.
The best thing about Cafe Pro Bono, though, is definitely the service. The waiters and waitresses are consistently exceptional, and the manager is not satisfied unless everything about your dining experience is abolutely as you desire.
FYI, it's really cute during winter, when they put up a little tree and Christmas lights...
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The outdoor seating is adorable. It's a great spot for a dinner date. Food is excellent but a...
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The outdoor seating is adorable. It's a great spot for a dinner date. Food is excellent but a tiny bit pricey. Had a wonderful linguinie dish with seafood. Will defintiely go back and take my parents when they are in town...
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