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Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Evvia, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Evvia

4.8
4.8
4760 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 88 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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.

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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
  • 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 4,760 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evvia offers "consistently excellent" Greek cuisine with a "wonderful dining experience," making it a favorite since the '90s. Known for its "authentic and superb" dishes like lamb chops and sea bass, the restaurant also boasts "attentive service" and a "warm ambiance." Perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
4,760 Reviews
  1. Tena

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an outstanding dinner and service tonight at Evvia. Each of our meals were perfectly cooked, and our waiter was superb. Attentive and engaging. Highly recommend a visit if you’re heading out for dinner. Reservations recommended.

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  2. Jeff VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remains one of the best restaurants anywhere in Northern California. Period. Superb food and service. Been a customer for close to 25 years.

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  3. Ana

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service, ambiance was great‼️

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  4. Elana VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most excellent service and best Greek food ever

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  5. BobM

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety of food selections, very attentive waitstaff, quiet place to meet.

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  6. Mark

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to restaurant for special occasions. Food has been consistently excellent over the years. Lamb entrees are our favorites. A bit expensive so be prepared...

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  7. Jose VIP

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, one of if not the best restaurants in Palo Alto and vicinities. The food is excellent and reliably delicious, the service is amazing- on short, the best.

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  8. Kenneth

    San Francisco154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Real, authentic, delicious Greek food. A local institution for years, with good reason.

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  9. HannahP VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner experiences here at Evvia. All of the dishes were delicious, but lamb chops was our favourite, juicy as it can get and beautifully tender as medium. Our server, Francesco was welcoming and attentive which made our experience very memorable.

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  10. Brian

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. The outdoor seating was extremely comfortable and set a great vibe. We ordered the baked feta and Zucchini chips. They were both SO tasty! We also ordered the flatbread and meatballs and thought they were good. The avgolemono soup was incredible too! The service staff was very prompt and checked in regularly which was wonderful. I would definitely come back again!

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FAQs

Evvia is rated 4.8 stars by 4760 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 88 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
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