All Spice
1602 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
(650) 627-4303
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Food and ambiance were incredible. Our server was very knowledgeable and thorough when it came to explaining the menu and dishes to us.
Nothing really stood out or felt memorable. The entree meat was tough to chew and overcooked, though the appetizers were amazing. Aside from one or two starters, the mains just weren’t that good. The dessert was decent but also nothing memorable or standout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Loved it...
Very exquisite cuisine. Our table of 3 had the 3 course meal and we loved every single dish we received. Lots of care went into each dish. We will return soon!
Good service
Atmosphere: 5
One of the best experiences we've had for a contemporary Indian food. Beautiful presentation, great flavors, very reasonable pricing, good wine options. Efficient service. We will for sure come back to try out the rest of the menu. The only area for improvement was the coffee. The espresso and cappuccino drinks were capsule-grade. and were served in a wooden cup that did not retain the heat at all. Probably something to improve along with the beans choice and a machine that produces proper crema. But overall a fantastic place!
My wife and I have been going to All Spice for the past ~4 years. It’s one of our favorite restaurants ever. Incredible food and drinks, staff, atmosphere, and consistency. I can’t remember a dish that wasn’t well-cooked. Lots of flavor in their dishes. They never disappoint. Although I wish they’d bring back the mushroom crème brûlée!! We’ll certainly be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's been a minute since we last visited All Spice and we wondered why as it is just so magnificent! The menu has been changed since our last visit and we did the 4 course dinner, me choosing two appetizers, the beet soup and shrimp, and my husband choosing two mains - the gnocchi and steak. Everything was superb, even the amuse bouche was bursting with flavor. My main was the oxtail which was delicious too. Dessert was also fantastic with the deconstructed Black Forest cake and the cardamom pound cake. We will not wait so long for our next visit!
Absolute gem - thought that they had shut it down / moved, so delighted to find that it's still there, still killing it!
My husband and I went here for our anniversary. 4 stars for the food, rounded up to 5 overall.
Decently priced tasting menu with a variety of choices. My hubs and I decided on 3 courses each (2 appetizers and 1 main). My two favorite dishes were the complimentary chilled butternut squash soup and the peach and tomato tart.
The soup was an excellent start especially on a hot day! The tart was so good and had hints of truffle.
Since I've never had venison, I gave it a shot. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this dish as much but I think it's more that I don't like venison vs how it was prepared. It reminded me a bit if how lamb tastes and I do not enjoy lamb either.
I was very jealous of my husband's oxtail though. That was amazing ! Everything was presented/plated very well too.
Service was also excellent. Very friendly staff and attentive with refilling water quickly and went off their recommendations for some of our choices.
The restaurant was also super cute in a converted house with its own parking lot. It is tucked away from the street though and you could easily miss it (thank goodness for Google maps!). The lot was full that day but we were able to snag street parking right behind the lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Group meal for work colleagues. Superbly executed...a great experience all around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The environment was quiet and private, which made for a comfortable dining experience. Service was attentive without being pushy or overwhelming — something I really appreciated. However, almost all of the dishes tasted quite similar. I usually prefer bold flavors, but even for me, many items came across as overly salty, whether from the seasoning of the ingredients or the sauces themselves. The cod we ordered was even slightly burnt, which was disappointing. For two people, the bill came to over $250. Considering the quality of the ingredients, the value was acceptable, but honestly, the flavors need more refinement.
Enjoyed it tremendously, great staff Josue was our server he was wonderful and very attentive. I had the venison was amazing, will be back again to try other entrees. great place.
An incredible meal in a cozy environment, a wonderful experience. Fantastic vegetarian options. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Like the flexibility of the hybrid prix fixe menu - first time I saw this. One can choose 3/4/5 items from the food list. The restaurant is inside a (retrofitted) cottage and has an intimate vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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