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Cafe Vitale, Los Altos, CA

Cafe Vitale

4.5
4.5
313 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Cafe Vitale was born out of a passion in 2010 to offer fresh, high quality food to our local community. We wanted to create a place where friends and family could meet, relax and enjoy a wholesome meal, a healthful snack or a cup of coffee together. Whether it’s a casual meeting or a special occasion. We hope to create a hometown environment with an upscale flare. Our mission is to become an asset to our community, offering great food at competitive prices and extending excellent customer service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sunday Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 559-1500
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Cafe Vitale is a charming neighborhood gem offering "great Italian comfort food" with a "friendly and attentive staff." Guests enjoy a "pleasant dining experience" with "excellent service, flavorful dishes, and a nice ambiance." Highlights include the "ossobuco special" and gluten-free pasta options. It's perfect for casual or celebratory occasions.
313 Reviews
  1. MaryK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived a few minutes early for our 6:15 reservation for two and there were a number of people ahead of us waiting to check in. They sat several small groups who did not have reservations ahead of us instead of asking if any of us in line had reservations. So we had to wait until 6:50 to be seated. We waited almost 15 minutes for our drinks, but we did not have to wait long for salad and dinner. It was a Saturday night and the restaurant was completely full and extremely loud. We had to yell to hear each other. Even though the night was disappointing, we will go back because the staff was very nice, and apologetic for the wait. The food was also good and I like that they offer small side salads with dinner. Our waiter was very busy with a large group but he did a wonderful job!

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    Phoenix

    120 reviews

    4.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always nice to step back in time and go to a cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant. Huge menu with all the old favorites. Friendly service and comfy ambiance. Good food at reasonable prices. Must keep it on our list.

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  3. LauraP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice time and would definitely come again

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  4. David

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Sergio, was prompt and attentive. The gratis Prosecco for Valentine’s Day weekend was a pleasant surprise. There were so many appealing choices on the regular menu as well as daily specials that I want to go back again soon to try some others. This is a neighborhood gem.

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood restaurant with very good Italian comfort food.

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  6. Robert

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all areas - service, food, ambience. All of the people working there are so nice and friendly. An excellent neighborhood gem!

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  7. Dorothy

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pianist, sometimes a bit too loud to hear the dining partner though.

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  8. Andy

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place never disappoints. Great food, excellent wine list and professional service makes for a very pleasant dining experience. It’s a little gem with a great “ neighborhood place “ kind of vibe. Unpretentious and perfect for casual dinners or more celebratory occasions.

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  9. chi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Flavorful dishes and rustic charm with nice feel.

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  10. Kira

    VIP

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience as always. Ossobuco special was delicious. Nice ambiance. A little piano music in the background added to the atmosphere.

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FAQs

Cafe Vitale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 559-1500.

Cafe Vitale is rated 4.5 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Cafe Vitale

987 FREMONT AVE, Los Altos, CA 94024

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Los Altos
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sunday Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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