Ettan - Palo Alto

Ettan - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Preetha

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   No elevators inside and we were given 2nd floor to celebrate mum's birthday. Vegetarian starters were really amazing. Did not know sesame leaf could be used for chaat and a cocktail. Very good service. Lovely ambience
   

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   Afshin

   San Francisco5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Ridiculous prices. Charged us $45 corkage fee for the first bottle of our own wine and $65 for the second bottle. Give me a break. Way overpriced overall. Gouging people.
   

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   J VIP

   San Francisco90 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Many entrees are expensive relative to small size and taste, over $50 for braised beef rib?, over $40 for many other entrees, these are about $5-8 too high, and taste is ok, but not more.
   

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   Sharat

   San Diego1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was good. The outside tables were very poorly organized and it was very cold. The heater was not sufficent.
   

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   Annie

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a team lunch there (10 people). The food is so so and definitely not living up to the Hype. Quantity was small, and my coworkers mentioned it is missing a lot of the condiments that should go with the dishes (especially vegetarian dishes). For the price, the food can be better. Also the wait staff poured water in a small glass and disappeared, everyone was thirsty and had to go ask them at the end of the meal for refill of water.
   

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   Sam

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the Vishu brunch weekend. Easily the best thali I’ve ever had. Complements to the chef. The service was top notch, and they constantly checked on us for refills
   

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   Kratika

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Waiting for food for over 30 minutes was disappointing. When I said to the waiter that it’s been like 40 minutes since I came here, he said no its only been 30. Like 30 minutes arent long enough. He then sent the manager who offered free drinks for being late but the food didn’t meet my expectations. Some of the items were really good, others just average. Overall it didn’t feel worth the money. I like Ettan on days they serve their regular menu and I hope they are live up to the expectations on the special event days too in the future.
   

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   Raji

   New Mexico1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a great, authentic Sadya. Totally worth the money
   

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   Saradha

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every item tasted delicious and it made us so nostalgic for all that we grew up with from south India.. taste was so close to home and that every mouthful reminded me of my grandma cooking !! Thank you so much! Well worth for the money spent..
   

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    Lucia

    Central Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely place for lunch. Not cheap and portions are smaller but still a nice place to try at least once.
    

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