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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (650) 326-0983
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,687 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia delights with "fantastic lamb," a "warm and friendly atmosphere," and desserts that are "to die for." This Greek gem in Palo Alto consistently impresses with top-notch service and a vibrant, inviting ambiance. Perfect for special occasions, it offers a memorable dining experience with dishes that transport you to Greece.

4,687 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is fabulous and the service as well. Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Waitstaff even plated shared dishes beautifully. Loved everything about the evening. Too bad it’s so hard to get a reservation but totally understandable!

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  2. Victoria

    VIP

    Puerto Vallarta

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    So since Evvia opened in Palo Alto, we have been regulars. For the last 20 some years. Today was our 38th anniversary and we booked a late lunch. This visit was the first time in all those years we left disappointed. He food is always superb however, today we ordered several appetizers in place of traditional meals. We told our waiter, Antonio, that was the plan and how we wanted them ordered. First was Brussel sprouts, in the menu it described them with olive oil lemon bacon and herbs. They killed them. They use prosciutto not bacon, the cut it into cubes… what? And render it soft using that salty fat with BUTTER and over cooked them to a squishy oily porky salty mass. Very overpowered by the cooked prosciutto… yuck. We sent it back. Tzatziki, zucchini chips and saganaki are always on point. We asked that our two orders of riblets and Evvia potatoes last after the others. They brought the potatoes by themselves ice cold and dry. If you’ve ever had the potatoes, they are always hot and moist with the special lemon olive oil and oregano yumminess. The lamb riblets have always been decadent, good sized juicy and tender. We asked for new potatoes when the riblets took an additional :20 mins to come out. Today, the day we wanted riblets instead of a main, they were super small two bite riblets. The waiter was non plussed. In the end we will go back, it’s our favorite, but on our special day, which was also overlooked and not celebrated, we were sad.

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  3. Krishna

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Evvia for special celebrations and are never disappointed. They pay extra attention to gluten free, making it a safe option for anyone with Celiac disease.

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  4. maryanne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fabulous meal … EVERY single time!!! Many fabulous memorable meals!

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  5. Ameen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was incredible. The food was equally delicious. We tried the lamb chops, grilled fish, octopus, Saganaki, and their beets. We sat outside, so take noise level with a grain of salt as it was the evening and holiday break. Would definitely go again.

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  6. Martha

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely special feeling interior. Great service. Food was delicious . The smelts, artichokes and zucchini cakes were outstanding and the goat stew was delicious.

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  7. Ronald

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience — delish food and wonderful service.

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  8. Daisy

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The warm greeting at the door was the beginning of impeccable service for the night. The food was excellent from appetizers to dessert with the lamb chops and Galaktoboureko as true standouts. It was a great way to celebrate our 39th anniversary!

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  9. Sumita

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and dining experience -we can always rely on Evvia !

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  10. Carlos

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatest lamb chops on earth. Great Greek food. Expensive.

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Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4687 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
Google Map for Evvia

420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 326-0983
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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