Best Restaurants in Palo Alto — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Haven Wine & Cheese
wine-bar · liquor-store · Menlo Park
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.9T4.2Y4.8MS
Google4.9(40)Yelp4.8(34)Tripadvisor4.2(46)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Daigo
sushi · japanese · Palo Alto
★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.6T5.0Y4.3MS
Google4.6(425)Yelp4.3(403)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
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Rank 3.
Namaste Indian Cuisine
indian · Palo Alto
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(352)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Pizza Guys
pizza-delivery · meal-delivery · Palo Alto
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 00:00G4.9T4.3Y4.8MS
Google4.9(65)Yelp4.8(34)Tripadvisor4.3(387)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 5.
Hibari
Portola Valley
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(130)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
Eylan
indian · Menlo Park
★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 13:45G4.4T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.4(304)Yelp4.5(180)Tripadvisor4.8(4)
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Rank 7.
Marugame Udon
japanese · Palo Alto
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(439)Yelp4.6(193)Tripadvisor0 reviews
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 8.
Vino Locale
live-music-venue · wine-bar · Palo Alto
★★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6T3.9Y4.1MS
Google4.6(497)Yelp4.1(554)Tripadvisor3.9(55)
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Rank 9.
Breakthrough Sushi
catering-service · food-delivery · 228 Hamilton Ave 3rd floor
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1 min · $$ · Open nowClosed todayG5.0T4.0Y5.0MS
Google5.0(11)Yelp5.0(73)Tripadvisor4.0(21)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 10.
Little Sky Bakery
bakery · food-store · Menlo Park
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 16:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(328)Yelp4.6(170)Tripadvisor0 reviews
WarningBook early — popularity has consequences.
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Best Restaurants in Palo Alto — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Haven Wine & Cheese
wine-bar · liquor-store · Menlo Park
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.9T4.2Y4.8MS
Google4.9(40)Yelp4.8(34)Tripadvisor4.2(46)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram Facebook Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Daigo
sushi · japanese · Palo Alto
★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.6T5.0Y4.3MS
Google4.6(425)Yelp4.3(403)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
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Rank 3.
Namaste Indian Cuisine
indian · Palo Alto
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(352)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 4.
Pizza Guys
pizza-delivery · meal-delivery · Palo Alto
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 00:00G4.9T4.3Y4.8MS
Google4.9(65)Yelp4.8(34)Tripadvisor4.3(387)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 5.
Hibari
Portola Valley
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(130)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
Call Website Google Directions Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
Eylan
indian · Menlo Park
★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 13:45G4.4T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.4(304)Yelp4.5(180)Tripadvisor4.8(4)
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Rank 7.
Marugame Udon
japanese · Palo Alto
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(439)Yelp4.6(193)Tripadvisor0 reviews
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 8.
Vino Locale
live-music-venue · wine-bar · Palo Alto
★★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6T3.9Y4.1MS
Google4.6(497)Yelp4.1(554)Tripadvisor3.9(55)
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Rank 9.
Breakthrough Sushi
catering-service · food-delivery · 228 Hamilton Ave 3rd floor
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1 min · $$ · Open nowClosed todayG5.0T4.0Y5.0MS
Google5.0(11)Yelp5.0(73)Tripadvisor4.0(21)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 10.
Little Sky Bakery
bakery · food-store · Menlo Park
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 16:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(328)Yelp4.6(170)Tripadvisor0 reviews
WarningBook early — popularity has consequences.
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Best Restaurants in Palo Alto — Harry's ten

Haven Wine & Cheese

Daigo

Namaste Indian Cuisine

Pizza Guys

Hibari

Eylan

Marugame Udon

Vino Locale

Breakthrough Sushi

Little Sky Bakery

Best Restaurants in Palo Alto — Harry's ten

Haven Wine & Cheese

Daigo

Namaste Indian Cuisine

Pizza Guys

Hibari

Eylan

Marugame Udon

Vino Locale

Breakthrough Sushi

Little Sky Bakery