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Barbayani Greek Taverna, Los Altos, CA

Barbayani Greek Taverna

4.5
4.5
273 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
**For parties of 15 or more, kindly call our Events Manager
Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 or email robertm@barbayanitaverna.com.**

Hospitality in ancient Greece is a timeless tradition deeply woven into the fabric of its culture. In the Mediterranean, a region historically known as a melting pot of diverse cultures and cuisines, this spirit of hospitality was not only a virtue but a sacred duty. From the early times of city-states to the present day, the people of Greece have welcomed weary travelers as if they were guests from the gods themselves. This tradition is a testament to the enduring values of generosity, kindness, and warmth that have characterized Greek society for millennia. Whether it’s a simple offering of food and shelter or the sharing of stories and experiences, the essence of Greek hospitality remains as vibrant and essential today as it was in the days of Homer’s epic tales.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 405-6087
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
  • Private party facilities
    Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
  • Neighbourhood
    Los Altos
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbayani Greek Taverna offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "wonderful ambience" and "outstanding food." The restaurant is beautifully decorated, making diners feel like they're in Greece. While service can be inconsistent, the attentive staff and varied menu featuring "amazing food" make it a gem in Los Altos.

273 Reviews
  1. kim

    VIP

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Love this place! Keeps getting better & better

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  2. Marcia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and ambience. I highly recommend this place. Have always a great time with friends and family here.

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  3. florence

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent fresh fish! We keep coming back again and again!

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  4. Ginny

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is usually delicious, but this lady time the sea bass was fishy, the tuna was tough and flavorless and the risotto was very unappetizing looking and a small portion. Very disappointing. The noise level in both rooms was unacceptable. The front room had live music so loud it was impossible to talk and the back room has terrible acoustics. We will not return.

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  5. Katherine

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal until last night. I ordered the lamb chops which I have had before. These came to the table barely warm and were raw in the middle. I sent them back to be cooked more. I got a new plate back with much less chard and chops that were charred to the bone. The flavor was still good. The restaurant was very busy last night and the room I had requested was full , so we were seated elsewhere which was fine. I hope this isn't a trend for Barbayani and just a one off.

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  6. jody

    VIP

    Central Coast

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The beet salad was delicious. The lemon soup good but nothing special. The restaurant is lovely but the noise level is really high and it was not even that busy as we were there for lunch. Also the temperature was freezing. We actually left so we could warm up.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Avoid the Greek fries, not authentic at all and crinkle cut like the frozen kind. Also the saganaki was too salty. Other than that, everything else was generally good especially the pear dessert.

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  8. Monique

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very special place. Wonderful service and authentic food, gorgeous wine. We loved it.

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  9. Bev

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food and service was great . Food very delicious and good value. Very quiet and outdoor seating, Very clean and restrooms very clean. Ou waiter was very pleasant , Accommodating with gluten free options.

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  10. Gina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! I can't wait to return!

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FAQs

Barbayani Greek Taverna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 405-6087.

Barbayani Greek Taverna is rated 4.5 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barbayani Greek Taverna

388 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022-2805

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Los Altos
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (650) 405-6087
  • Catering
    Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
  • Private party facilities
    Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
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