Ettan - Palo Alto

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

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   Slmz

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Wasn’t a bad experience but not great, very normal, food is overpriced compared to what you get.
   

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   Anthony VIP

   Baltimore2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great food. I kept being reminded that the kitchen was closing. Wasn't very friendly but definitely courteous.
   

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   rashmi

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food is unique and delicious!! Must try: sesame leaf chaat, monkey buns, paneer avocado curry
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin1 review

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   As a Michelin Guide restaurant, our expectations were sky‑high, but the experience was deeply disappointing. Every dish arrived cold, dulling the flavors the chef intended. Even worse, we discovered a hair in the panned bhurji—an unacceptable lapse in kitchen hygiene. Waiter denied it saying there’s no female in the kitchen and this must be yours. To top it off, the waiter began clearing our plates while we were still eating, making us feel rushed and unwelcome. Overall, it was a careless, sloppy experience that fell far below the standards one expects from a Michelin‑rated establishment.
   

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   Steve

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Aton has outstanding inventive Indian food. It’s wealth spiced and not for the faint of heart but if you enjoy adventurous Indian food this is your place.
   

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   Jana

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Lovely birthday dinner. Food was great but not that different in the end from the standard Indian restaurant fare. The ambience makes up for it though- the place is gorgeous
   

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   Shannon VIP

   San Francisco21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   My daughter and I had an enjoyable Sunday brunch at Ettan today. Stepping inside, the ambiance immediately felt special – elegant with its high ceilings and natural light, yet simultaneously warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed weekend meal. The covered patio area was particularly lovely on this pleasant afternoon. The Cal-Indian brunch menu was both innovative and delicious. The flavors were vibrant, presenting a wonderful blend of familiar South Indian notes, which my daughter especially appreciated given her heritage, balanced beautifully with fresh Californian ingredients. Each dish felt thoughtfully prepared and artfully presented, from the savory items we selected to the perfectly spiced chai that accompanied our meal. Unique takes on brunch classics alongside inspired Indian favorites made for a memorable selection. Service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout, enhancing our pleasant experience significantly. It was a delightful way to spend part of our Sunday. Ettan offers a unique and high-quality brunch experience that we would happily recommend to others looking for something special in Palo Alto.
   

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   Amit VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   The food continues to be amazing. With the changing menu every few months, there is always something new to try. Being a vegetarian, I have found delicious and unique food choices. The dishes are very unique to Ettan and it speaks for the high standards they have set. I keep going back to Ettan for more surprises.
   

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   Ateet VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   great food and decor, but a little pricy and quite noisy
   

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    Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

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

    Great experience. Our first visit. Ettan salad w/added roast salmon so good! Beautiful presentation & perfectly cooked salmon. Butter chicken best I have ever had. Dessert so good. I forget what it was called. Great drinks before dinner. I cannot wait to go again!
    

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