50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Portola Valley

“Great food and pet friendly.“

“Food was delish. Only issue was bones in my halibut. Beverage Service & table busing slow at times. Had to ask a couple of times for refills. One refill was poured into the wrong glass so soda and ice tea got mixed up but it was corrected. Avocado tempura appetizer was amazing. Desserts were delicious also crème brûlée and chocolate decadent cake. Hubby filet perfect, pizza large. Will definitely go back.“

“We tried this Mexican restaurant for the first time this week while looking for some good local Mexican food. The service was really good, and the overall experience was pleasant. The food was okay, nothing amazing, but decent. Overall, it’s a good place, and we had a nice experience.“

“Oh my friends, this is the spot for amazing Ramen! I went all the way across the country for an accompanied business trip and was told I could not come to Palo Alto California and not stop in to Ramen Nagi. Every minute of waiting in line was worth it for your food. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the amazing experience! I'll miss you.“

“Great! I love this place. So good.“

“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“

“Amazing food and excellent service - highly recommend“

“PLEASE OPEN A SPOT IN SF. 🙏I currently have to uber to south sf and DoorDash there but DoorDash doesn’t deliver to sf 😢

I’m sure I’m not the only customer hoping for that“

“Good food and great customer service. Do recommend“

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

“#AmazingHotel #ParkJamesHotel 🥰“

“The service was great and the food was fresh. I loved the shrimp tempura and the different sushi options - of which there were many.“

“Dinner at Evvia more than lived up to its reputation. We ordered across the menu — the yiouvetsi (slow-cooked goat with orzo and artichoke hearts), a whole grilled fish with horta, lamb chops, and the lamb souvlaki — and there wasn't a weak dish on the table. Finished with the galaktoboureko for dessert, which turned out to be exactly the right call.
Proper Greek cooking, no shortcuts. I'd happily go back.“

“An amazing sushi experience, highly recommended“

“I love Cuco’s!! All women staff. They do everything right.“

“Hasan took wonderful care of us when we wandered in on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious, and he gently steered us during the ordering process to ensure we had just enough with great variety.

Less hype than some of the nearby restaurants with much better food, for a much better price, with much better service. We're already looking forward to our next visit.“

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

“Best place for pastries and bread in town. Nothing fancy, just great pastries.“

“Mr Ralph Carico is the most skilled trader I've ever encountered, I will certainly advise everyone to utilize his service, He’s so wonderful Ralph Carico.“

“Great people and great food. There’s events every night. So fun“

“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!“

“Amazing food and excellent service!“

“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.“

“Chef Marcus’ dishes are full of flavor & fresh ingredients that make for a spectacular culinary experience. 😋“

“First of all the owners are absolutely delightful. We got take out and it blew our socks off! Hands down the best egg I have ever had in my life....Seriously, I had waited a long while to come here and when I got a reservation for my husband's birthday it was a magical, moment. We were delighted. We traveled through taste and it suspended time. Satiated and joyous. Wakuriya is the best Japanese I have had in my life. I cannot wait to dine inside, but until then I will treat myself to their fare every month. Truly, a delight of sight, smell, texture and taste. I feel lucky to live in the neighborhood, to be so close to this 魔法の場所. Much Love Everyone, may you eat well, be well and visit Wakyuriya.“

“Love the food, staff and views.“

“My order was a Spicy-Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and OMGGG the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in awhile, don’t be fooled by the spicy, depending on your spice level, if you are a person that does not like spicy food, avoid this sandwich 🤣🤣 I eat spicy and it was a good spicy, I would definitely recommend this sandwhich. I accompanied this sandwhich with their delicious cheddar bacon ranch fries! BEST FRIES EVERRRR! The staff was very lovely and very nice!“

“Awesome brewery with absolutely delightful brews. Great live music events and super tasty food trucks and vendors. I love this place!“

“Got a burrito was really good. Our server , Sylvia recommended a margarita…it was great. So…great food, great drinks and great service.“

“If you haven’t been here yet - you are doing yourself a disservice: This has been the best Nepali meal my group & I have eaten in the bay.

We tried several dishes:
Peanut Masala starter (which was simple yet delicious - the lil kick of spice was just the required compliment the dish needed, and the chef somehow knew just the right amount)
Both Thali’s: Veg & Chicken (Excellent in quality, quantity & flavour. We ordered a paratha to pair with this and it was thick, perfectly layered, and will remind you of home)
Chicken Wrap, Paneer Curry, steamed & Choilla momo - this latter momo dish was so unique, tangy (chatpata in Hindi) with a lil spice kick - recommend trying this as an app if you’re curious.
We ended with 2 desserts: The Kulfi & Gulab Jamun equivalent, which were also on point. And the best of all + most surprising: the rabri (thickened sweet milk) these desserts came with was THE BOMB, it was so good we asked for it to have its own space on the menu.

We couldn’t choose a favourite but know for sure we’ll be back. Thank you to the very friendly, and sweet staff & owners, who were lovely and truly hospitable.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for something new and flavourful!“

“I ate at Pazzo on Wednesday and had a great experience. The restaurant is take out only. I ordered at the restaurant instead of on the phone. The staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The order took about 20 minutes and we had a drink outside while waiting. I HIGHLY recommend the shrimp and grits. Over anything else on the menu! And I was told the gnocchi was amazing too iAnd of course the pizza is awesome!“

“I hope the business owner reads this. Your employee is costing you money. And your order yourself screen outside isn’t helping your business. We’re trying to order a falafel sandwich not a 5 course meal. Keep it simple and your employee should be able to take a simple order at the window with specific instructions.“

“My husband and I love coming in for the lunch buffet. It's so delicious!“

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

“Feel good food & atmosphere :)“

“Amazing place, such a quirky and original establishment.
Food was fantastic as well, the service was amazing. Every employee was so pleasant. Especially once they discovered we were from another state.
Each piece of art had its own story. (Which had a book to explain each piece)
Came highly recommended, & I would have to agree.“

“First time at dinner here. We started with rajasthani patta chaat . it was really good. very authentic taste from North India. paani puri was great too.
Dal Makhani deserves special mention. Cooked to perfection but why would they put sugar in it😏 my only reason for a 4. malai kofta and lachha parantha were great. I would recommend this place for a wholesome family meal.
might want to try their brunch menu someday. Heard great reviews about it.“

“I’m in town for a few days and, as usual, I love finding interesting, culturally authentic restaurants. and I landed here!

Oh my gosh…the sausage, the sauerkraut, the schnitzel, and yep, the strudel! Every bite took me right back to my Grandma Dorothy’s table. ❤

Everything was absolutely spot-on and delicious, and the service was wonderful. There’s just something special about food that doesn’t only taste good, it brings back memories.

So glad I found this little gem. I’ll definitely be back!“

“delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤“

“The portions are large and cooked with love. Everything on the menu is fantastic. The staff is friendly and actually cares about their customers. A really fantastic secret little jewel to go enjoy“

“Just a no frills old fashioned diner that reminds me of being a kid. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. I would recommend this place to anyone that wanted a quick bite to eat without breaking the bank“

“Elevated beer and pizza, and pinball to boot. Owners and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Their pizza menu is solid, and they’re good with swapping out ingredients for vegans, etc.“

“Excellent, creative dishes! Good service!! 10 stars!!!“

“Food was fantastic! Covid has hit all restaurants hard and La Stanza was new to Menlo Park opening in January 2020. The owner / chef has his Italian cuisine dialed. The cesar salad was dressed to perfection served on a chilled plate w/shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano.. Delish! My short rib ravioli special was exactly what I was hoping for. Hand made in house pasta baked to perfection. My wife had the sacchettto vegi pasta pocket stuffed w/vegis . The red sauce had tremendous flavor... and perfect to mop up with the bread. 🤪... This place is a must try!“

“Vriendelijke bediening, grote porties en heerlijke gerechten. Zeer mals vlees, een echte aanrader!“

“Everything! It's a flawless dining experience.“

“Zadna is wonderful.The food is absolutely delicious and the people are fabulous. Please make sure to support them.They deserve it.“

“Many promotions going on, they have eat for under $10 and I was more than full. Also they have a gift card deal and more discounts when leaving a review that I am taking advantage of! This place is very well priced and you can tell everything is fresh. I saw the girl cutting up all the vegetables from scratch. Very honorable place, really liked the kake, similar to miso soup in my opinion“

“Excellent food. If you're not from the area, it can be difficult to find, especially with confusing directions from both Waze and G maps. We enjoyed the carne asada and the tacos. Wherever I travel I research yelp and Google reviews and this time it was spot on. Great recommendation and we will definitely go back when we visit Bay Area again.“