50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Palo Alto

“🎉 Just had an unforgettable evening at Ettan! Cozy vibes, top-notch service, and every dish was a masterpiece. 🍽 The chef's special? Mind-blowing! 🤯 Whether it's for the ambiance, the flavors, or the amazing staff, Ettan's a must-visit. Left with a full belly and even fuller heart. ❤️ Can't wait to go back! #EttanMagic #FoodieDream #BestDinnerEver“

“Dietary restrictions: The staff is willing to work with you

Parking: Free parking lot directly across the street. The spaces are standard

Kid-friendliness: Family style restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: Enough room to bring in a wheelchair“

“Good food and great customer service. Do recommend“

“An exceptional culinary experience at Protégé in Palo Alto. Every dish showcased masterful technique and impeccable flavors. The A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye was perfectly marbled and melted effortlessly, while the Crab and Caviar delivered a luxurious balance of brine and sweetness. The lobster toast was crisp, buttery, and indulgent, and the Black Bass—flawless in execution—was the best I’ve encountered. The Ricotta Dumplings , delicate yet deeply flavorful, rounded out an unforgettable meal. The shigoku oysters with whipped ponzu were indescribably fresh and flavorful. The sunflower Caesar, with its preserved tomato jam, was a unique and unforgettable twist on a classic. As for the brick chicken that we took to go, it was so delicious that it barely made it home before being devoured. The experience was elevated even further by the outstanding service—every person was kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to creating a memorable evening. A true showcase of precision, creativity, and hospitality“

“I had an amazing experience at Italico Restaurant! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the truffle pasta and wood-fired pizza. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was cozy yet modern. I’ll definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend!“

“We love this restaurant! The food is phenomenal and delicious.“

“Staff are friendly. They’re pet friendly. My Ribeye steak was the best!“

“This is the best food I've had on the Peninsula, hands down. Besides SF, you will struggle to find better pasta in the area. Staff are lovely, menu is seasonal, atmosphere is classy. The pricing is reasonable, and is cheaper or comparable to many worse restaurants. Please make sure to give this place a try!“

“love the Food. perfect seasoning. love the environment and Food is great“

“Yummy food! Well made! Udon is awesome!“

“This was our first try Burmese food and we really enjoyed their taste. We ordered chicken fried rice, eggplant Burmese curry and beef kebat. We loved fried rice and eggplant curry most, kebat taste was on average. Overall quality and quantity both were satisfactory ?
We went there on Friday night, did reserve our table 2hrs ahead. Parking could be an issue specially during weekends or Friday night but there are a number of public parking places nearby, you just have to be lucky to get a perfect spot!

N.B: if you are not used to asian spicy, I’d recommend to try medium spicy because highest one is tough to digest“

“Didn't want to eat the tried and tested Zareen's so I ended up here instead. Now this is good Street food! Authentic flavors, good spice level and warm service. The food prep time is definitely on the higher end, so definitely don't come here starved. We waited about 30 minutes for our food, but it was well worth it. Large portions and flavorful food.

Parking: There's a parking lot behind the shops“

“I came here for a school field trip. The trip was amazing and super fun. Basically we tested their new robot system, and it was really cool. After we finished, we fought each other (the other kids). Also, the cafeteria was great, the “vending machines” were well stocked, and overall I had a great time. I wish I could go back and relive that day.“

“love this place. might be expensive but worth it been com I ng here for years“

“A must visit spot while in Monterey for authentic tasty meal, great dining experience.“

“It is a pleasure for me to give a rating to this restaurant since the service and attention is excellent, without forgetting to name Mrs. Cindy with her kindness and cordiality, she was able to help us choose the best burger that quality of person... a thousand and a thousand congratulations, you are the best from Palo Alto and“

“Amazing food highly recommend“

“I was never a fan of Lamb Gosht curry until I tried it at this restaurant. The gravy here is noticeably thicker, with a subtle hint of tomato flavor that set it apart from others I’ve had. In a well-prepared curry like this, the meat almost melts into the sauce, blending seamlessly—a result of slow cooking over hours, and it’s clear the restaurant has put in the effort to achieve that perfection.“

“This is the best sushi restaurant in Palo Alto! We have been to a few of them on California Avenue, and the quality of the food and its affordability at Kanji is certainly the best among them all. We ordered the 15 pieces sashimi platter and the cut of the fish was so thick and satisfying. The sweet shrimps were also very worth it, it was so fresh and they even fry the heads for you. Will come back next time to try their breakfast!“

“Had a wonderful Valentines day meal here. There is only the option to order from the course menu on Valentines. I had the mussels to start, sea bass as my main, and apple strudel for dessert. Everything was delicious and very filling.
There was a violin player at the dinner who played beautiful music.
Highly recommend for special occasions.
About $100 per person for the course menu.
Would not recommend for Vegetarians/Vegans“

“Ottimo cibo, servizio veloce, locale molto carino.“

“This place literally has the best salads ever. They’re consistently fresh with their ingredients & so tasty every time! We usually order in for work & i always rave about them. My coworkers love them too! Huge plus since they have halal chicken. My favorite is the cali-ceezer.“

“Love the environment, music, food, wine and staff….❤️❤️“

“Always have 2 slices 1 is never enough. It’s that good..“

“It's a lovely and cute little spot to hang out and get tea, coffee or a snack. It's the coziest space in town and late hours are very nice.

One warning though, they don't allow laptops certain days of the week.“

“(Jun 2024) My group sat outside since we had a dog - it was a sunny, windless day and the table was in the shade.
My group got Mix Appetizer Platter to share and then we each ordered a wrap. I got the Doner Wrap which was ok. I liked the fries. The Mix Appetizer Platter was a good choice for variety but I only liked the hummus, yogurt, and eggplant appetizer. The bread was really good and warm when it was served - however, the amount of bread provided to us wasn't enough for our group of four and the amount of appetizer on the platter. We had to ask for more consistently - which the staff was happy to provide but it was somewhat annoying to keep asking. I think consumed four baskets of the bread.“

“Amazing ramen! There is a line out here for a reason. However if you come very early and are okay with an early dinner, it takes less time. But honestly worth the wait. I love that there is more than one vegetarian option and the taste is phenomenal!“

“I’ve been there a few times and is always very good I highly recommend“

“Cheerful welcome greeting, seated quickly and attended to throughout a very good meal.“

“Great restaurant“

“My parents visited this restaurant and came home excited to tell me how delicious the food was and how impressed they were with the staff. I wanted to see for myself if it lived up to their praise, so I decided to try it. When I arrived, the cashier, Julieth, helped me and recommended several dishes, which were incredible. I chose the chimichurri dish, where Geobany's attention made me feel welcome. At the end of this wonderful experience, everyone said goodbye and wished me a happy day. I really appreciate this kind of attention, as it's not common in many restaurants.“

“Great affordable sushi! For the price the sushi is good. Some of my favorites include: BB roll, MJ roll, and Warriors roll. Also I recently tried the Honey Walnut roll and it was good too! I love the walnuts on there.

The service is good. They are attentive in making sure you have everything you need. I don’t feel like we ever wait too long to order or to get the check.

Also I like how this place is the only Bay Area restaurant that I know of that opens past 9 PM

The inside is nice. The restaurant uses a lot of warm wood so it feels very inviting. And the restaurant itself feels new and clean. They have many tables for seating. I also like the appetizer plates they use. They’re very pretty.

Parking: There are a few parking garages in that area of Palo Alto. We usually park at the one nearby.

Parking: There are a few parking garages in that area of Palo Alto. We usually park at the one nearby.“

“I have been eating at Sushi House for almost 30 years and have almost always ordered their amazing Chinese Chicken salad (prepared the Japanese way) and shrimp tempura udon. It is my go-to place for authentic Japanese comfort food, and their Chinese Chicken salad is the best I’ve ever had. I hope they never change that dish!!! Also, Rueben the waiter, is awesome and has waited on my table for almost 20 years. I appreciate such consistency in staff who go above and beyond.“

“New York Pizza in Palo Alto is, in my opinion, the best pizza in the Bay Area. The taste of their pizzas is absolutely delightful, and the ingredients are fresh and high-quality. The staff is just amazing, so attentive, friendly, and always ready to serve and make sure you’re satisfied. I love dining in, but their delivery service is also fantastic. It’s a treat every single time! Thank you for everything!“

“After 20+ years of coming here…it’s STILL incredible! The Mojito! The Masitas, the snapper, and soooooo much more!“

“While it’s a beautiful place and great location, I wasn’t particularly blown away by the food. It really might be what I ordered but for 30 dollars with the substitutions the Gardena soufflé is really underwhelming. But the dishes my friend ordered as well as dishes on tables near us looked much more flavorful and interesting so I’m not docking much from my rating. But overall i left a little disappointed. I would recommend trying something besides the soufflés as I suspect that’s where I made my mistake.“

“Love the pizza there, we ordered white pie and red pie. Both are great taste“

“We had dinner here a week ago and had a lovely time. We arrived right when they were opening and managed to get a table. They have a few tables outside, the same amount inside, and a sushi counter bar. The staff were all very friendly and helpful during our meal. Both of us ordered the omakase and the fishes were all great. And for the price of $110/person it was perfect for a date night! They also include a sake pairing with the omakase for an additional charge. We went for a bottle of sale with our meal. I highly advise you to get a reservation because this place is very popular.“

“Food is wounderful and not that expensive… worth it….😃“

“Had dinner with some friends, had the crepes, amazing stuff. The staff is the best, friendly, beautiful very efficient. highly recommended...“

“Got the edamame and standard Tonkotsu. Delicious - warm, thick broth. Lots of umami and salt but if you think it's too much get a side like edamame to balance it out. Great staff, international, professional, friendly.
For atmosphere, I mean it's a small space you're not going to be completely immersed, but they nailed it with what they have. Music also not too loud and more skewed toward bass than high pitch, so it doesn't make conversation difficult. Overall great experience - especially for a well priced, small place!“

“Always try to go at least once when I’m in Old El Palo Alto.“

“Amazing service, my waiter was very attentive to my needs.

Dietary restrictions: I ordered the eggs Benedict without the English Muffins; I asked for the eggs to be put onto hash browns instead and the waiter and the cook nailed it. So delicious!

Kid-friendliness: My waiter was so sweet, he nailed my food restriction order and added a bowl of fresh fruit.“

“Very good food!!! Awesome service!!! We will be back!!!“

“I love this place! We came to satisfy the serious food preferences my family has and were so pleased with the food. While there is a sign in waitlist, the wait was maybe 10 min. The food was all so delicious. We ordered the juicy pan fried buns, pork XLB, cucumber salad, pork and cabbage dumplings, and braised beef soup noodles. Service was quick and friendly. Price point was good.
I can’t wait to go back and/or order takeout.

Kid-friendliness: Pretty casual. Booths or banquette seating. Indoors and outdoor tables.“

“Comida Grega, muito bem temperada, no ponto certo. Para mim, claro! Parabéns!“

“good place to dine and very clean“

“Eat outside if you can -- we were seated in the back, where things were a little claustrophobic. The service was good but not great, but heads-up: you are going to be paying a 20% tip whether you want to or not, no matter the quality of your waiter!“

“A good Mexican restaurant which has a large portions. They also have chips & salsa with unlimited refills. The food is kind of hit and miss. I tried fajitas, molcajete, shrimp cocktail, enchiladas & Celia's sampler. The shrimp cocktail was delicious and enchiladas & fajitas seemed decent. I did not like the appetizers.“

“Great atmosphere and family friendly with a nice outdoor patio. First of all, the service here is always amazing. We had two servers today Mike and, I didn't catch the girls name but she was super nice and both made dining in even better. Best pizza I've ever had! Other pizza places I've been to never fill me up but with just 2 slices here I'm satisfied! You never have to worry about not getting enough cheese on your pizza and the taste is super good! I'll be going here for pizza often! Tried their Arancini and bucatini too and both were also great!“