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Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean, Los Altos, CA

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean

4.7
4.7
749 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Please note that we can't accommodate a stroller the main dining room.

Urfa is a city in Southeastern Turkey, deeply rooted in history, so its unique cuisine is an amalgamation of the cuisines of the many civilizations that have ruled in Urfa. Dishes carry names in Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Syrian, and Turkish, and are often prepared in a spicy manner. It is widely believed that Urfa is the birthplace of many dishes, including Raw Kibbé (Çiğ Köfte), which according to the legend, was crafted by the Prophet Abraham from ingredients he had at hand.

Many vegetables are used in the Urfa cuisine, such as the "Ecır," the "Kenger," and the "İsot", the legendary local red capsicum that is a smaller and darker.
Urfa is a big user of clarified butter, made exclusively from sheep's milk.
At Urfa bistro we will try our best to use local products to create dishes as same as prepared in Urfa.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–1:30 pm Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is free for 2-3 hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Memet Duygu

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What 749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Urfa Bistro offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its welcoming ambiance, it features standout dishes like lamb shanks, grilled octopus, and branzino. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the restaurant's ability to accommodate dietary needs. A "hidden gem" in Los Altos!

749 Reviews
  1. Peg VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve eaten at Urfa many many times and this was the worst experience we’ve had. The serving of hummus as the hors d’oeuvre was totally too small and when we asked for extra hummus, he charged us ridiculous. The lamb was overcooked, and the soup that I had was not good. It was very disappointing and we will probably not return.

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  2. Doug

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

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

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  3. Omar

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food. Service was great as well. Good enough wine and beer selection as well.

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  4. Ellen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Day dinner on the enclosed back patio. The service was exceptional, especially for a very busy night. The ambiance was fine given that I reserved fairly late and got a table on the back patio instead of the main dining room. The patio is very nice in cold weather, warm enough and protected from the wind. It is also pretty quiet. The food was great as always. We were not rushed. Altogether a great experience on a night that can be a nightmare for restaurant owners and workers.

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  5. Julie

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Urfa. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is always fresh and delicious. I like to take my 80-year-old parents and the staff are always so attentive & helpful to them. It’s a hidden gem in downtown Los Altos.

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  6. Brian VIP

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are many great choices on the menu, though I have a friend who craves the LAMB SAUTÉE. He loves it every time. It had been 4 weeks since our last visit to Urfa; and last night he said it tasted even better than he remembered!

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  7. Albert

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hot appetizer sampler was amazing. It has enough food to be an entree for one person. Don't miss the kunefe. It is an amazing dessert. Very friendly staff.

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  8. Pat VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a very friendly environment. The staff/owner makes you feel like you're a regular no matter how often/infrequently you may come. The food is excellent (lamb saute is my fav) and the staff is excellent in ensuring your needs are taken care of.

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  9. Reed

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Super good food and good service. Been a Los Altos fixture for over a decade

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  10. Yasaman

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience! The food was delicious. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for Turkish or Persian-style food.

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FAQs

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 397-5614.

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean is rated 4.7 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean

233 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–1:30 pm Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is free for 2-3 hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Memet Duygu
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