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Ettan Palo Alto Reviews
Ettan was on my list for a longtime because of its
Ettan was on my list for a longtime because of its reputation as Michelin star restaurant. It did not live up to the hype for me. I ate: Paneer kalimirch: it is a slab of paneer cooked with spices in a plate of gravy. The gravy was tasty but the pa
This is high end innovative, Indian cuisine.
As the saying goes, the samosas will be small, but they will be delicious! :-) And indeed they were! Along with the jackfruit slider and the vegetarian kebabs. Our entrées, however, were surprisingly bland. At least compared to our expectations.
Service was good.
The flavor of the main dishes were decent, but not really better than other moderately priced restaurants I've been to. What I was really disappointed with were their parottas. They were small and not that flaky. They were worse than the Costco
Rarely do I find a place that has the highest in all
Rarely do I find a place that has the highest in all aspects in every department in fine dining, making dinner not just "a meal", but "an experience" for sure! Ettan is it. I was WOW-ed from the moment I stood in front of the d
Diwali special brunch was excellent.
It was a fixed menu with veg and non veg options. You could re-order whatever you like and portions are huge. Lovely experience! Always love the service and ambiance here. We will keep coming back! Seriously amazing. Note: We made reservations on ope
We visited Ettan for their Diwali lunch.
Our thali for four arrived without any bread, which made the curries hard to enjoy since they didn't pair well with the rice. We assumed maybe it was intentional until the waiter finally checked in near the end of the meal (right before dessert)
We tried the Diwali experience yesterday, which was
We tried the Diwali experience yesterday, which was disappointing. We are paying $85 per person for this. At that price point, service should be impeccable, however our waiter didn't check in with us while we were eating, and turns out they forg
Elevated Indian restaurant with amazing service! Came here
Elevated Indian restaurant with amazing service! Came here for lunch and the inside was beautifully decorated. Seared outside with the heater and lots of plants around. Started off with the pani puri and it was splendid. Came with 6 prices and the s
Came here for a dinner with family.
Tender Jack vada - we ordered two and they cut them up to serve our family of 4! This is good for vegetarians looking for options on their meat and fish rich menu! Sesame leaf - very innovative and creative! Taste was bang on like a chaat! Great star
Food was delicious.
Service was amazing. Ambiance was beautiful. It was my first time there and I'll be coming back for sure.
Delicious Northern Indian food in a beautifully designed
Delicious Northern Indian food in a beautifully designed space. The designer owner has both good taste in design and food! We had the home made paneer, butter chicken, nan and the amazing fried chicken. All were good especially the paneer, butter the
Immaculate atmosphere and A level Indian cuisine.
Absolutely worthwhile experience and atmosphere to visit. Curry is great!
Never disappoints us.
...ETTAN We were celebrating a birthday and boy was it the best decision!! The drinks were amazing, and we had a lot of appetizers.....everything was excellent and love the different flavors and textures that came by with each dish !! Their General M
Such a cute spot for a special meal.
We have visited a few times. Whenever we come on weekends it's pretty packed. Would suggest making a reservation. Street parking has always been easy to find nearby. Love how the menu notes vegan and vegetarian options along with mocktails. All
Sesame leaf -- still a must order item Shami kebab--
Sesame leaf -- still a must order item Shami kebab-- unusual! Keerala fried chicken -- not too fried; moist and flavor- balanced Asparagus kefta -- interesting with nice spinach sauce Paneer kalimirch-- very rich Waitstaff is good at suggesting
Came here for my friend's birthday and had a really good
Came here for my friend's birthday and had a really good experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside; stylish but still comfortable and not too overdone. We started with the chutney sampler and the black truffle kulcha. Both were great, and
We went for a business dinner and I had a very bad
We went for a business dinner and I had a very bad experience. The service staff was very rude to us and the manager comes out and tells us to literally leave because they wanted to empty that table for someone else. We hardly stay there for less tha
What is happening to Ettan.
. on a slide down!!? It is losing its touch, experiments with creating new menu not so successful. Ambiance and the crowd there was fantastic, high energy beautiful late summer evening setting - Cooler bay area evening, the lighting for patio seating
Ettan's staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
If you have a pup, their outdoor patio seating is a great option. We were seated promptly, and the ambiance; both indoors and outdoors was beautiful. The food was delicious and lived up to expectations!
I've eaten here twice and I really like the ambience.
The food is delicious and I most remember the granita which just blew me out of the water. But I have to say I didn't write a review until I called requesting some information about my son's food allergies. I spoke to a lovely lady named Di
Very disappointing! The food was average, and service
Very disappointing! The food was average, and service horrendous. Will definitely not be returning. So happy there are much better alternatives, such as Tiya and Copra in SF.
Lively atmosphere and upscale decor.
Love the two floor open dining hall. Super attentive and friendly staff. Overall Dishes are on the pricier side for the portion. Slight miss on the wow factor and flavor profile. Sesame leaf - great snack, crispy leaf brittle pairs perfectly with c
Wonderful meal and beautiful outdoor seating.
Meal was on the pricy side, but I guess that is to be expected in Palo Alto.
We went to Ettan this past Sunday to celebrate my birthday
We went to Ettan this past Sunday to celebrate my birthday and a friend's birthday. I booked a table well in advance for 6 people with "standard seating." The day before, I called to add one more person. While they did accommodate, I w
Best Indian food I've ever had.
Service was exceptional and the restaurant was beautiful. Highly highly highly recommended
Exquisite Onam Sadya at Ettan
Onam Sadya : A Kaleidoscopic & Sensory Experience at Ettan. We had a Beautifully Crafted Culinary Presentation to celebrate the Indian festival of Onam. The feast was served on a traditional “Vazhayila” - A Banana Leaf - and was meticulously
Food: Yum!! It's super tasty, an upscale Indian food.
Though, it's expensive for the amount of food they serve. Ambience: this place has unique pictures framed on the wall and has high ceilings. It has a unique decor which is aesthetically pleasing. Service: the staff are friendly and quite at
I tried this restaurant for my birthday and it was such a
I tried this restaurant for my birthday and it was such a great experience! The restaurant wasn't very busy, we were seated right away, which made for a relaxed start. Their lunch menu had so many great options, something for everyone. We began
Thank you to our server Jes for a wonderful birthday
Thank you to our server Jes for a wonderful birthday luncheon. From the appetizers to entrees to the desserts, everything was simply delicious. Our table in the middle of the beautiful atrium was perfect. Can't wait to return to try the dinne
The most amazing culinary experience ever.
If you love Indian you will love this. It's exquisite...perfect!
Food was tasty.
Waiters did not come back to check for drink refills. Some items were too expensive for the portion size. Like $10 for small cup of Mango Lassi and $5 for one naan. These were way over priced given the content and labor involved to make those.
Didn't make a reservation for Saturday dinner, but was able
Didn't make a reservation for Saturday dinner, but was able to grab a bar high top without wait. Great ambiance and food! Especially like the Tender Jack Kizhi Biryani.
An amazing experience with Ettan as first time customer
An amazing experience with Ettan as first time customer trying out Indian cuisine. The atmosphere, the food, people were excellent. We weren't too hungry so we got 2 appetizers and a main course with a cocktail. A must try. Service was quick and
Nice restaurant for a celebration!
My friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I typically do not eat Indian cuisine because I do not like curry. I was able to find some menu items that did not contain curry and the lamb chops in particular were excellent as were a f
Below Average Hyped Up
Below average food Poor Service Mario was the only decent guy around Upon entry we were greeted with “Yeah” There were 4 people there and none of them bothered greeting The rotis and naans were cold Servers were seen snacking in the kitchen On a
Expensive home made food
We went to pongal brunch which is 75$ plus taxes. Absolutely no range to the dishes. Service is good and ambiance- only saving graces to the bad food range- even though quality is good, it felt home made than eclectic ettan taste. Kale pappu and aloo
Very fine Indian food; give it a try
Ettan has fine food, a solid staff, and a delicious menu. The four of us had drinks, appetizers, some small plates to share, and one large plate. I would have given Ettan five stars, but the temporary outdoor area with portable heaters....was a bit
Disappointing at Best
Ettan is "good" not "great" despite the chef's self description on the restaurant website which says, "Chef Srijith defines as "Cal-Indian cuisine." Original, yet authentic, Chef's natural affinity for ri
Great food.
Enjoyed crispy chicken appetizer. Vellore chicken was great. Lamb chop very fresh and well cooked. Sesame leaf chaat was good but a little too sweet without acidity. We also ordered the peanut variation and fava goli vada which we enjoyed but weren't
I tried getting a same day reservation multiple times in
I tried getting a same day reservation multiple times in the past but without luck. We were celebrating a birthday in the family this week so I made my move a few days before and finally got a spot. We got a table bang in the center of the dining ro
On my birthday I was thinking of Indian food.
After eating Indian food around the world and in London coming from south hall experience. I thought with location and ambience this place would be somewhat acceptable to try. I want to say that their server was not knowledgeable about food or drink
Beautifully crafted dishes! Dishes at Ettan are worth the
Beautifully crafted dishes! Dishes at Ettan are worth the price and hype. All the dishes are very beautifully crafted, unique and have really good taste and texture. I loved all of the appetizers we ordered which included the Jack fruit vada pav, kal
Their menu lacks options for people who can't tolerate
Their menu lacks options for people who can't tolerate chili powder. They did not have one single item which did not contain red chili powder and could only offer us something to eat from the kids menu. My friend got the Kerala fried chicken, they ra
Came here for a business meal and with a vegan, vegetarian
Came here for a business meal and with a vegan, vegetarian and no dietary restrictions everyone left full and happy! The service was quick. We all got a mocktail and they were delicious! Sat outside somewhat tucked in the corner which was perfect for
Great food, ambiance, and service! Will definitely be back.
Recommend the fried chicken, and the kabocha squash curry.
We loved our experience at Ettan! We had great service and
We loved our experience at Ettan! We had great service and conversation from our server Suresh/Suroj. The food was excellent and was able to try a variety of different dishes. The drinks were refreshing! They do have a kids menu which was great! Tota
Wow. Amazing Indian food with a fun modern twist. The
Wow. Amazing Indian food with a fun modern twist. The dishes tasted and looked amazing. The staff is friendly and the restaurant ambiance was spectacular. Would highly recommend this gem in downtown Palo Alto. My fav dish was the sesame leaf. Perfe
Get ready for an unparalleled dining adventure that will
Get ready for an unparalleled dining adventure that will transport you to another part of the world! Picture this: stunning main courses and delectable desserts that are practically works of art. Look no further for the most incredible dining exper
Over rated and uninspiring
Does not live up to its reviews - the outside seating is very tight, uncomfortable and shabby. The service, okay, but just okay, as others have pointed out. The menu - sounds creative but boils down to pretty standard, quite greasy and over spiced fa
Elegant Indian Inspired
Elegant Indian inspired restaurant. Interesting flavors. Service was friendly. Definitely will be back when we're in the area
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