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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.5(682)Palo Alto - 2
Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.6(2,751)Palo Alto - 3
Evvia
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(4,782)Palo Alto - 4
Macarena
Price: Expensive•Traditional Spanish•4.5(70)Palo Alto - 5
Benihana - San Mateo, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•3.7(73)Foster City
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La Costanera
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(3,947)Half Moon Bay - 2
Selby's
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,019)Menlo Park - 3
Nobu Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(1,687)Palo Alto - 4
Navio
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(12)Half Moon Bay - 5
Ethel's Fancy
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(579)Palo Alto
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Cascal
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.6(4,416)Mountain View - 2
Chez TJ
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.8(1,553)Mountain View - 3
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(2,146)Palo Alto - 4
Zola + BarZola
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(1,264)Palo Alto - 5
Flea Street
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.7(2,670)Menlo Park
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Vespucci Ristorante Italiano
Price: Expensive•Italian•5(870)Please consider:
*Kitchen closes at 8:30pm, we place last order at 8:15pm and we don’t accept any reservation after 8:00pm
*Being a small restaurant, it is crucial for us to know in advance if the number of guests in your party changes, or you want to change the time, or you are planning to not come at all. Please avoid to just not show up, but kindly call to inform us, it will be much appreciated. If we don’t hear from you, we will re-assign the table after 15 minutes. If you need to increase the number of guests on a reservation made through Open Table, please call the restaurant.
*We don’t take groups larger than 10 people on Fridays and Saturdays.
*About birthday celebrations : we don’t have a free dessert policy, if you order one from our dessert chart, we will bring it to the table with the candle. You can also bring your own cake, our cutting fee is $3 per person.
*Corkage fee is $25 per bottle.
*We don't longer offer outdoor seating, only indoor dining and take out.808 Zone
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•5(20)Getting tired of the same omakase experience? Too intimidated to even go to our first one? 808 Zone may be the perfect place for you!
With a contemporary kaiseki meets omakase fused with western inspiration and unexpected flavor combinations experience, your taste buds are surely to thank you for delighting them with something unique and different. Every dish aims to bring something innovative to the table while highlighting the freshness and beauty of the ingredients themselves.
Cafe Figaro
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(530)Café Figaro is Burlingame’s go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine and the best wine list in the Bay Area. Our cozy dining room blends tradition and modern elegance, featuring contemporary artwork, crisp linens, and classic tile ceilings with pendant lighting.
Enjoy favorites like Pollo Parmesan, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Risotto al Frutti di Mare, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Our award-winning wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2023 and Star Wine List 2023, offers an exceptional selection to complement every dish. From bold reds to crisp whites, we have a wine for every taste.
Perfect for intimate dinners, banquets, and private events, Café Figaro delivers unforgettable dining experiences. Discover authentic flavors, impeccable service, and the finest wines at Café Figaro. Reserve your table today!Ethel's Fancy
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(579)A hip and fun restaurant with chef's counter dining, serving thoughtful American cuisine, with an emphasis on local seasonal products.
Ethel's Fancy is open at 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday.
We have a small dining room with a limited amount of reservable tables. We do keep our Bar seats and a table in the restaurant open for people to walk-ins. Walk-ins are on a first come basis.
Please do not make multiple reservations with the intention of combining reservations to increase party size.
All guests must be present before your party will be seated.
To help provide a seamless experience for all our guests, we have allocated 2-hours for your group of 2 to 4 people.
Rocca Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,785)Inspired by classic Northern Italian cooking with California influences, Rocca Ristorante features delicious veal, chicken, seafood and house made pastas – the signature Osso Bucco is not to be missed! The breathtaking décor boasts a spectacular Florentine copper & bronze high ceiling, whimsical murals and an elaborate Venetian-style balcony, all set in an enchanting Tuscan inspired setting. Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection of Italian and domestic selections. With our winning combination of warm and impeccable service, simple yet creative dishes and a passion for detail, Rocca Ristorante is the perfect place for your next dining experience.The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(2,146)NEW POLICY
In order to enhance the overall guest experience, we will no longer be admitting children under the age of 7, with the exception of Mother's Day Brunch, when guests of all ages are welcome. (This policy does not apply to private events.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, and our team will be delighted to assist you.
About The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
The Sea is the Bay Area’s premier seafood destination, where exquisite flavors from the sea are elevated through modern techniques and artistry. Chef Pratik Mungre blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility to transform each dish into something truly extraordinary. Experience the finest seafood in a setting designed to deliver the ultimate dining experience.
Amara
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.4(14)Step into Amara, where Mediterranean artistry meets timeless elegance. Led by Chef Brett and a Michelin-distinguished team, Amara offers a sun-kissed escape in the Peninsula. Inspired by Greece, Morocco, and Spain, our menu blends tradition with innovation.
Indulge in dishes like smoked lamb tajine, black hummus with crispy smelt, and our signature caviar service, paired with a globally curated wine list. The 32 oz Tomahawk steak with za’atar butter is a masterpiece, while whole branzino and braised octopus evoke coastal Mediterranean flavors.
Under Executive Sous Chef Linda, desserts shine—Labneh cheesecake, molten harissa chocolate cake, and baklava sundae with rose and pistachio.
Nestled in the hills of Belmont along the 280 and 101 corridor, Amara is easily accessible yet beautifully secluded. A lush, candlelit courtyard invites you to linger under twinkling lights.
Take a trip to island shores without leaving California.
Amara is Paradise found, not for one day but every day.Caffe Riace
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(275)Established in 1997, Caffe Riace, a robust Palo Alto trattoria, offers conviviality, homemade specialties and family-style warmth. Caffe Riace, one of many fine restaurants in the California Avenue area, is family owned and operated and features outdoor dining on it's spacious private piazza. Every dish is made with honest expertise. Caffe Riace is also a popular venue for wedding receptions, business meetings, graduations and other special events. If you’re looking for an intimate dining experience, we offer private dining rooms accommodating up to 40 guests. Our patio can host up to 200 guests and is a wonderful venue for dining experience.
La Stanza Cucina Italiana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(603)2020 We newly remodeled a warm and cozy Italian Sicilian restaurant we have two chefs owners in our kitchen preparing house made pasta and bread everyday please come and join us and taste our house made dishes. Angelo Cucco is from a small twon in Sicily and Miguel have ran a few kitchens in the peninsula come and let us make you feel a homeLa Collina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(329)La Collina serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. At La Collina’s, we strive to give each of our guests an outstanding dining experience, whether you’re here on a romantic date, or family and friends gathering. La Collina Restaurant serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. La Collina Italian restaurant is a family run restaurant since 1996. It`s is an upscale Italian restaurant with a full bar specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. At La Collina Restaurant, you will enjoy Authentic Northern Italian food, including exquisite seafood dishes, pasta, veal, organic salads.
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- AAndrewSacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoVery good overall. Price points to the value the restaurant brings to the customer.More infoElia - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Greek• San Carlos•4.6
- TTiffanyOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe best duck and lamb I ever had in my life. Wow. Service was top notch. Food and cocktails were incredible. Our server Gregory was kind and attentive without being overbearing. Such a lovely spot.More infoThe Village PubPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Woodside•4.8
- CChristopherSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThank you very much, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I will come back again!More infoSelby'sPrice: Moderate• American• Menlo Park•4.7
- BBernadetteSan Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWhat a pleasant surprise! I hadn't been here since becoming a wine club member years ago. The expansion is phenomenal, and I am already thinking of special events that would be perfect there.More infoDomenico Winery & OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Carlos•4.7
- DDianeSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoDelicious with great attention to quality and customer experience.More infoPizzeria CardamomoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Redwood City•4.6
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Peninsula is Vespucci Ristorante Italiano
The best vegan restaurants in Peninsula are Wildseed Palo Alto, True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto and Twelvemonth
The best vegetarian restaurants in Peninsula are Wildseed Palo Alto, Ettan - Palo Alto and True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto
The restaurants with the best service in Peninsula are Velvet 48 Wine Bar, Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe and Rise Pizzeria
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Peninsula are Limon Burlingame, Tomatina - San Mateo and Wild Onion Bistro & Bar