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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4699 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 99 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 326-0983
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,699 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "fabulous lamb chops," "authentic Greek cuisine," and "superb desserts." The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions. Despite being "a bit pricey," its "consistent excellence" makes it a must-visit in Palo Alto.

4,699 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    211 reviews

    5.0

    211 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner at Evvia. We were celebrating my birthday with friends got a wonderful quiet(ish) table. The service was great. The food was great and it was really fun. Thx again Evvia. A real class act!

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  2. Michelle

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great for a date night or girls night. Yummy food and excellent service.

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  3. Adi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Palo Alto. Always great to go back. Great food, great service.

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  4. Vysh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Greek food I have tried till now ! Had a very good experience

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  5. Wendy

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Epic experience! Superior service and excellent Greek cuisine, our server, Loukas, was top notch! Incredible authentic Greek dishes and charming ambience. Highly recommend. Truly a golden gem ! ✨

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  6. ElaineC

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service and outstanding food. Loved the calamari, Greek salad and fresh sea bass

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  7. Eleni

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and exceptional service! Can’t wait to come back when I’m back in the Bay Area.

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  8. Thomas

    Portland

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had lunch today to celebrate our 52nd anniversary. We shared the Dolmathes which were wonderful. My wife had an off menu item which was a phyllo packet filled with chicken, spinach and herbs which she loved. I had the Moussaka and wished there was a little more eggplant, but it was a very wonderful dish with the herbs and yogurt béchamel. My wife topped her meal off with the Baklava and I had the Galaktoboureko. We enjoyed both of them. We be back for more good eats.

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  9. Mark

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service, just a touch loud for normal conversation. Good cocktails as well, no menu just order what you want from the bar.

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  10. marie-helene

    San Francisco

    120 reviews

    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch! The lamb skewer was delicious and cook perfectly. Oven prawns in appetizer was tasty with the right touch of hot spices. Moussaka was well prepared. Overall it was a very tasty meal.

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FAQs

Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4699 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 99 times today
Google Map for Evvia

420 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Between University and Lytton
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays during dinner service only.
  • Public transit
    CalTrain - University Avenue
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nikos Maheras
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 326-0983
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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