Nice, upper-scale family dining. The host was very personable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris Buja
Rooftop setting is great for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joseph Pearson
The owner of this restaurant, Ayla, is an absolutely unprofessional a-hole who has the audacity to curse at someone asking a question about his restaurant, and has some sort of entitlement issue thinking he can speak to people however he sees fit. Fortunately for the rest of us, that is NOT the case. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant for food either, as evidenced by his 3.6 star rating on the business Yelp page. Mediocre service at best, even worse ownership!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Roland Millare
I have been to this restaurant on four different occasions when I have travelled to Menlo Park for work. I have always enjoyed the food and the wine. The servers were always very polite and attentive. Conversation with Kurt about religion and philosophy is a wonderful bonus (if not the main reason to patronize this place).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Simon Denton
Delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry R.
I went here to celebrate my birthday and ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon for my companion and me expecting the rich, hot hearty Italian stew flavored with red wine and a variety of aromatics. Although the beef was tender It had no wine or aromatic flavor and lacked even a single mushroom. Having made this dish using several recipes with great success this was indeed a huge disappointment. It appeared to me that the chef braised the beef in water, added a few carrots, and lots of salt, and called it done. Since my last visit, the roomy and comfortable banquettes have vanished to be replaced with tables and chairs to accommodate more clients. This has increased the noise level to the point of obstructing our conversations. On the plus side, the owner gave me an excellent tiramisu for dessert and the service was excellent. . .
ashlee bentley
Wonderful food and amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diego Martinez
Food pretty good. Service was regular. One waitress was attentive but the rest were ignoring our requests. We were cramped in a table with two other tables right next to us in the patio on a rainy evening. Zero privacy to talk and we all felt uncomfortable during dinner having our neighbors right on top of us. Would not go back for the price the charge you would expect a nicer location upstairs in the patio.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Connie T.
Great place for good, authentic, home style Italian food. The food was delicious. We got bruschetta for the table and I got the Fettuccine Primavera paired with a Chianti. Really hit the spot. Great location as well.
Marli E.
I needed to arrange a place for dinner for 12-20 people with a couple days' notice, and the owner was so enthusiastic and accommodating. We ended up being 14 and a long table was arranged downstairs. Service was perfect and everybody was very happy with their food. I had the carbonara; the pancetta was especially amazing. My seatmates loved their risotto. A large table can be a challenge but they managed it handily. I can confirm Trellis is good for groups.
Staff was very attentive and courteous. The restaurant was really busy- Valentine's dinner- but we were promptly seated and our orders were taken quickly. Food is delicious - we started with the apple and goat cheese, followed by veal scallopini and the gnocchi , and finish with Tiramisu. The scallopini was a little bit on the dry side but the sauce was very tasty. Our experience was very good and would return.
Sai Krishna Ban
Decent Italian place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
jmp880800
I indicated the reservation was for a birthday. The restaurant ignored that. Someone was sitting at the bar and playing a game show on his phone. It was so loud it was annoying. The food was decent but not exceptional. Wait staff was courteous.
Laura W.
My girlfriend has to visit Stanford Medical twice a year we found this place. OMG so good we always have the carpaccio which we share. Then we may have a pasta or something we can share. I really like Penne Arrabiata really good with a nice spice. Services is great. Very friendly waiters. We always eat upstairs outside but we usually go for lunch. Lunch until 2 so we try and make it into town way before that. It's also fun to sit at the bar. We have been going for probably 3-4 years.
SFCouple
Hubby and I went here for New Years Eve. We always go on special occasions. The food here is always delicious, the ambience very pleasant, and the service is excellent. My husband always gets the Veal Scalopini and the Prawn Appetizer. I usually get the polenta appetizer and a salad. Everything perfect as usual. Highly recommend.
Nice, upper-scale family dining. The host was very personable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rooftop setting is great for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The owner of this restaurant, Ayla, is an absolutely unprofessional a-hole who has the audacity to curse at someone asking a question about his restaurant, and has some sort of entitlement issue thinking he can speak to people however he sees fit. Fortunately for the rest of us, that is NOT the case. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant for food either, as evidenced by his 3.6 star rating on the business Yelp page. Mediocre service at best, even worse ownership!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been to this restaurant on four different occasions when I have travelled to Menlo Park for work. I have always enjoyed the food and the wine. The servers were always very polite and attentive. Conversation with Kurt about religion and philosophy is a wonderful bonus (if not the main reason to patronize this place).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here to celebrate my birthday and ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon for my companion and me expecting the rich, hot hearty Italian stew flavored with red wine and a variety of aromatics. Although the beef was tender It had no wine or aromatic flavor and lacked even a single mushroom. Having made this dish using several recipes with great success this was indeed a huge disappointment. It appeared to me that the chef braised the beef in water, added a few carrots, and lots of salt, and called it done. Since my last visit, the roomy and comfortable banquettes have vanished to be replaced with tables and chairs to accommodate more clients. This has increased the noise level to the point of obstructing our conversations. On the plus side, the owner gave me an excellent tiramisu for dessert and the service was excellent. . .
Wonderful food and amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food pretty good. Service was regular. One waitress was attentive but the rest were ignoring our requests. We were cramped in a table with two other tables right next to us in the patio on a rainy evening. Zero privacy to talk and we all felt uncomfortable during dinner having our neighbors right on top of us. Would not go back for the price the charge you would expect a nicer location upstairs in the patio.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great place for good, authentic, home style Italian food. The food was delicious. We got bruschetta for the table and I got the Fettuccine Primavera paired with a Chianti. Really hit the spot. Great location as well.
I needed to arrange a place for dinner for 12-20 people with a couple days' notice, and the owner was so enthusiastic and accommodating. We ended up being 14 and a long table was arranged downstairs. Service was perfect and everybody was very happy with their food. I had the carbonara; the pancetta was especially amazing. My seatmates loved their risotto. A large table can be a challenge but they managed it handily. I can confirm Trellis is good for groups.
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff was very attentive and courteous. The restaurant was really busy- Valentine's dinner- but we were promptly seated and our orders were taken quickly. Food is delicious - we started with the apple and goat cheese, followed by veal scallopini and the gnocchi , and finish with Tiramisu. The scallopini was a little bit on the dry side but the sauce was very tasty. Our experience was very good and would return.
Decent Italian place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I indicated the reservation was for a birthday. The restaurant ignored that. Someone was sitting at the bar and playing a game show on his phone. It was so loud it was annoying. The food was decent but not exceptional. Wait staff was courteous.
My girlfriend has to visit Stanford Medical twice a year we found this place. OMG so good we always have the carpaccio which we share. Then we may have a pasta or something we can share. I really like Penne Arrabiata really good with a nice spice. Services is great. Very friendly waiters. We always eat upstairs outside but we usually go for lunch. Lunch until 2 so we try and make it into town way before that. It's also fun to sit at the bar. We have been going for probably 3-4 years.
Hubby and I went here for New Years Eve. We always go on special occasions. The food here is always delicious, the ambience very pleasant, and the service is excellent. My husband always gets the Veal Scalopini and the Prawn Appetizer. I usually get the polenta appetizer and a salad. Everything perfect as usual. Highly recommend.