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TAVERNA - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

TAVERNA - Palo Alto

4.8
4.8
1523 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
19:00
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  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For centuries, a taverna has been a neighborhood gathering place where friends can meet to eat, drink and enjoy life. Taverna co-founders Thanasis Pashalidis and Hakan Bala were raised with a shared ethical compass, which the Greeks call "philotimo" or "love of honor". Family and friends are their ingredients of life, and they believe that nutrition, happiness and health are all directly correlated. Both partners have been culturally influenced by the remedies of the old world and incorporate them into the lifestyle of Taverna. Both have an "ethos" that drives them and inspires others to live fully, which they consider the flavor of life's success. They understand that life is to be enjoyed and that time is of the essence. They are aware that every day is a gift.

Taverna has been created to make people happy and feel alive.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 304-3840
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala
  • Private party facilities
    Taverna Restaurant offers private and large party dining for up to 50 guests in our private event room. Taverna’s event room is ideal for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and special occasions. Choose between one our three family style menus.
  • Private party contact
    Thanasis Pashalidis or Hakan Bala: (650) 304-3840

Experiences

  • TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest

    US$161.28 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest Taverna Valentine's Day Dinner - Guests will be enjoying a 4-course "Family" style menu at $125 Per Guest and a Credit Card will be required to secure the reservation. To view our menu please visit our website at http://tavernarestaurant.net/.
    TAVERNA Valentine's Day Dinner $125 per Guest photo

What 1,523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAVERNA in Palo Alto offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" Greek-inspired dishes and "incredible service." Patrons praise the "attentive staff," "delicious food," and a "cozy atmosphere." The outdoor dining area adds charm, while the varied wine list complements expertly crafted dishes. Ideal for celebrations or relaxed dinners with friends.
1,523 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! They were very attentive. The food was so good!

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  2. Crystal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and welcoming. We were a bit nervous at the beginning since we brought our 7 month old with us for dinner but everything went well and everyone was super accommodating. The food was delicious as always!

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    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our office is located across the street - we come here a lot. Thanks for always accommodating the last minute changes we tend to have!

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  4. Jamee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal location, atmosphere and the food is so, so good! Thank you for a fun night for my team of 10! ✨

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  5. Brooke

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gracious, attuned service, delicious well prepared food, cozy and nice yet unpretentious atmosphere. We enjoyed everything about this place, down to the table lamps and acoustic considerations. 100%recommend.

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  6. Patrick

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is consistently good food and service with delightful atmosphere. It’s hard to miss there. I wouldn’t say something that would take you to the moon but for a nice Saturday afternoon you’re not going to  enjoy yourself and enjoy a nice meal.

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great fish, great ambiance, great people watching

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  8. Raul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food paired with flawless service. Definitely will be back - especially for the moussaka and bougatsa.

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  9. James

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, pacing, and staff were all terrific. Glad it was recommended to me by a local.

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  10. Diaz

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We were a group of 6 and our host made some excellent choices for us “family style” and we all left very happy and satisfied. The food was tasty and the check did not feel excessive (especially the corkage) and much better value than many comparable restaurants in sky high priced Palo Alto.

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TAVERNA - Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 1523 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for TAVERNA - Palo Alto

800 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2412

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Homer Ave
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Thanasis Pashalidis & Hakan Bala
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (650) 304-3840
  • Private party facilities
    Taverna Restaurant offers private and large party dining for up to 50 guests in our private event room. Taverna’s event room is ideal for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and special occasions. Choose between one our three family style menus.
  • Private party contact
    Thanasis Pashalidis or Hakan Bala: (650) 304-3840
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