Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Portola Valley

I had a truly delightful experience today! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the most polite and gracious hosts. I had initially owed them an apology for my first comment about their new opening, but they handled it with such calmness and appreciation. Our dining experience was exceptional. We were escorted to our table, where our server, Suzanna, provided outstanding service. She was incredibly warm, always smiling, and gave us excellent vegetarian recommendations. Every dish she suggested was a hit! We absolutely loved the buttermilk pani puri, BBQ mushrooms, and the flavorful cabbage dish served with romali roti. I only wish they had jackfruit biryani on the menu for vegetarians! Beyond the food, the restaurant itself was impeccably clean and elegantly designed. It’s a perfect spot for a refined and enjoyable dining experience.

Amazing food! Loved the Yellowtail Jalapeño Sashini. Miso Cod- delicious. Still craving it! Wagyu - so good. I got two ounces - wish I had ordered 3!! The spicy tuna roll- shocking good for a seemingly simple dish. Gracious service. Will definitely go back.

With a name like The Village Pub you might envision a loud, local, low-dining experience but that couldn’t be further from the truth. With a great menu, helpful staff, and beautiful but intimate dining room, The Village Pub is a high-end dining experience without the bougie baggage of haute establishments. The cocktails are fun and balanced and the menu has some real knockouts: The plating and flavor on the Sunchoke Veloutê was very appealing. The Seared Hokkaido Scallops might have been the best scallop dish I’ve ever had. My wife loved the Crab Risotto. What made the experience special is connecting with staff, talking about dishes and recommendations, and having the kitchen send out some samples of things to try. Thanks Village Pub for a great night out!

Excellent selection of authentic Turkish dishes, well executed and delivered with beautiful simplicity. Very gracious but efficient and professional and attentive service. Ambiance is lively and we loved the Turkish music at a level that still allowed for conversation at the table. Really enjoyed our evening and will be back!

We had a wonderful omakase experience at the sushi counter at Robin. Each dish was unique and truly delicious. The flavors were sophisticated yet not overly complicated. The seafood was so fresh and perfectly cut/prepared. And our sushi shef and his assistant were welcoming and very professional. The coconut milk soft serve with sour cherry sauce and caramelized topping (I can’t remember that detail) was the perfect ending. Can’t wait to return