Best Restaurants for Groups in Portola Valley

The food and service at Nobu can’t be beat. Every dish, spot on perfect. Our server & team were phenomenal. He curated our food selections & really nailed it. Food portions are small. Works for me but gets expensive trying to satiate a young guy. I’d love to see the “tacos” be sized for at least two bites. We ate in the atrium area at Nobu Palo Alto. It is probably lovely in the summer when you can see the garden. On a chilly, rainy November night, it felt a bit like being in the overflow area. Could perhaps be made more inviting with a little attention.

We were kindly served Happy Hour indoors due to the cold weather, although Happy Hour is usually served in the bar/patio. Food was delicious, especially the pizzetta with vegan béchamel and vegan cheese. Food selections change seasonally and are consistently excellent. Didn’t give 5 stars on ambience because it was a bit cold inside the restaurant and noisy.

I hadn’t been to Evvia in years and it was so great to go back. My friend and I shared a bunch of appetizers: meatballs, octopus, roasted beets and the butternut squash. The octopus was fantastic as were the meatballs. We each had a glass of wine and the whole meal was $100. Will definitely do that again.

Everything was great with this visit. From the time we arrived until the time we left, staff was attentive, food was great and the vibe was solid. Highly recommend.

The meal was outstanding, great flavors, textures, beautifully presented. The tea leaf salad, roti platha, an amazing lamb dish, great noodles, fabulous green beans and deviled eggs. Drinks were tasty and attractive.