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Ettan Palo Alto Reviews from The Last Year
Great atmosphere, excellent quality food on average.
We came here for a birthday and ordered a little bit of everything across the menu. I was definitely a huge fan of the Oysters, I wanted to ask the waiter where they're from but missed the chance to. The lamb was so tender and definitely one of the highlights. The Hamachi and Beef dish paired well with the side curry that they gave. The sesame leaf is a great side. Food was a little overpriced for the quality, and do not come here expecting authentic Indian food. The appetizers and entrees also came out all at once, so that was unfortunately crowding our table. Dishes like the oysters had to be eaten quickly while fresh. Pacing with the food would have been nice.
One of my favorites Indian restaurants in the Peninsular!
One of my favorites Indian restaurants in the Peninsular! Beautiful decorations, comfortable seating. Delicious and tasty food, and good service. I would come back any day! Highly recommend their Sesame Leaf, and Chicken biriyani! My two favorite dishes! Reservation made on Resy 30 days in advance.
you won't be disappointed, worth a try at least once :)
you won't be disappointed, worth a try at least once :) good food, service & ambience -- it does get crowded though, book your reservation in advance!
Classy, chic and upscale ambience awaits.
Founded by a supermodel from India and celebrity chef, Ettan offers an exquisite taste of Indian cuisine with various twists. Don't come here if you are used to traditional dishes but come here to try various dishes elevated. You know it's fancy when an Indian establishment serves caviar, octopus and oysters. This place has changed since it opened several years ago. The issue is that it can be hit or miss. We have had 2 good experiences, and 2 not as good. It just could be the changing of the chefs and change in menu, which is seasonal. We had a party of 6 and were able to get one of the largest tables with 2 king chairs and two benches, with enough room to sit comfortably with 3 on each bench. The atmosphere is cozy, as the outdoor patio seating is covered with plastic with ample heating, enough to make it quite toasty for anyone. There are beautiful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and lots of green foliage all around. Menu for our table 1. Sesame Leaf Chaat (app) 2. Cauliflower (app) 3. Scallops (app) 4. Monkey bread (app) 5. Hamachi collar (main) 6. Chicken Biryani (main) 7. Maa ki Daal (Translated to Yo Mama's Daal (lentils) (main) 8. Mango and Kabocha squash curry (main) 9. Naan, rice, sweat peas, and fryums accompanied the dishes at no charge We started the evening with several appetizers. At the recommendation of the server, we ordered 2 small plate apps for each selection. The Sesame Leaf Chaat was an interesting way to serve this traditional street food dish. I have never had it on the leaf. The leaf was battered and fried and topped with sev, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney, some mango, chickpea crumble, and sesame brittle. It was good, but the brittle didn't pare well with the dish IMO, so I wasn't a fan. The flavors of the tamarind, mango, yogurt do blend together very nicely, as they should since this is a long time traditional dish. Some dishes should just be kept simple. The Cauliflower was next on the menu. This lacked taste and the cauliflower pieces were just soft pieces with some flavor. This would have been much better if it were Manchurian style with a little more heat and crisp. The scallops were by far the best app. No gritty texture to them, and served in some in some nice puree with some chili oil and topped with a garnish of radish and some fried strands of some thin vegetable (I forgot to ask). The presentation of this dish is definitely 5 star. Don't bother with the monkey buns. Definitely a waste of money. It's basically small bread rolls topped with a dry chutney and served with an eggplant chutney dish. Now for the main course. The Hamachi collar was very tasty. Very tender, and falling off the bone while being served in a flavorful and light curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and garnished with spinach leaves. The mango and kabocha squash curry was decent. I don't have an affinity to this popular squash but it did had some good flavor. It's not something I would order again. The chicken biryani was overpowered with way too much garam masala. For the size of the pot, they stuffed it with two chicken drumsticks which took up a lot of volume and left the diners with not much meat. The best dish of the evening for me was the Maa Ki Daal. Other places call this Daal Makhani. This is a very difficult dish to master. This is usually slow cooked for 24hours+ and then mixed with some common spices, with a generous mixing of ghee and heavy cream. The chef added smokiness which elevated this to the next level. I was truly impressed as this was one of the best versions I have had. The price level is high and the portion sizes are about half of what you get at other places. Wine is about 2.5X to 3X the price of a bottle purchased at the store, which is about typical. With a bottle, all of the dishes above, 20% gratuity and the living wage BS charge, it came to about $78/person. I didn't leave hungry although I certainly was craving more of the daal and scallops. Ettan is a must try if you want an elegant experience in Indian dining. The service is at par with similar restaurants, but it's a great place to meet up right in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. 5 stars for ambience, and around 4 for the cuisine due to the hit or miss and inconsistency in food quality from visit to visit.
Love the ambiance and food! Great for date night.
We ordered the following: Oysters - delectable Ettan Salad - refreshing Hamachi Kama - good spice and taste Staff were very friendly and efficient. Can't wait to come back again when we're in the area!
Came here for a company dinner with a group of 10 and it
Came here for a company dinner with a group of 10 and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was obviously great given the aesthetic interior, but more importantly the food did not disappoint at all. We ordered a variety of dishes, but I think the most memorable to me were the slow cooked octopus, fried chicken, slow cooked duck, and the sautee mushroom dish ( I forget the actual name of it). The octopus especially was sooo tender - I've had octopus at a few different restaurants now, but this is by far the BEST one. Not rubbery at all and full of flavor. The fried chicken was similar in that, I've had various fried chickens but they really make a good fried chicken. YOU MUST TRY IT! tbh I think I would come back just for the octopus and fried chicken :) Anyways, would love to come back here again and order more new food and have the chicken and octopus again!
Went here for their valentine's pre fixe.
Service was great and even though they mixed up one of the dishes, they immediately took care of it. Ettan's Valentine's Day menu featured a 4-course Cal-Indian tasting menu with a vegetarian option. The menu included: Amuse bouche Appetizers: Amritsari kulcha, burrata, trout roe, green garlic chutney with butternut squash soup (or stuffed squash blossoms for vegetarians) Main course: Day boat scallops, red beets thovaiyal, grapefruit & fennel shavings (or eggplant steak, paneer-peas burji, ginger, thakkali kurma for vegetarians) and lamb chop for Non Veg option. Dessert: Chocolate, strawberry ice, mint, & sea salt The non alcoholic drink pairings were on point. The Amuse Boucher delectable. The scallops were okay. The lamb chops were the star of the show and were quite tender. Definitely on the pricier side. But, Will come back again.
Good food and good vibe.
We ordered Monkey Buns and Chicken Biryani. Both the dishes were good.
I met a colleague for an early dinner at Ettan, arriving a
I met a colleague for an early dinner at Ettan, arriving a few minutes early and being promptly seated. The ambiance is captivating - tastefully decorated and buzzing with a vibrant energy. It was filled with professionals like us, unwinding after work with drinks and light bites. I opted for the Amrud Paloma, a refreshing cocktail, though slightly sweeter than I typically prefer. My colleague enjoyed the Lemon Chilli, a potent concoction, both priced at $18, on the higher end for cocktails. We decided to share several small plates. The standout dishes for me were the sesame leaf chat, an explosion of flavors with perfectly balanced spices, and the Kerala fried chicken, its crispy exterior yielding to juicy, flavorful meat. My colleague raved about the monkey buns, warm and pillowy with a hint of sweetness, and the scallops, cooked to perfection. The total, including gratuity, came to around $140, which felt slightly higher than expected considering the portion sizes, it's important to acknowledge the prevalent pricing trends in the Bay Area. Ultimately, Ettan feels more like a destination for a special occasion rather than a family dinner spot. The attentive and friendly service further contributed to a positive dining experience.
Very creative Indian /california fusion .
We went to the valentines dinner and it was great we made that choice. Loved every dish . Mind you , they're a fusion restaurant , not a traditional Indian or South Indian. So someone was comparing them to udupi and mentioning the food is not the same . Of course it's not . Ettan is at a different innovative level much more than was Raza the 1 Michelin star which used to be in Burlingame . Ettan definitely if they want they can try for a Michelin star - Not that many chefs want to go that way , even if they want to . But great experience . Definitely we will go back again to their regular menu . Only thing was the lamb chops was a bit too spicy (hot). Unless you are used to Indian levels of spicy in India , you might find it a bit spicy . It would be nicer if they can reduce the hot spiciness a bit . Overall amazing valentines menu by the chef and also excellent alcohol /non-alcohol and wine paring .
I dream of that butter chicken! Love the service, ambiance,
I dream of that butter chicken! Love the service, ambiance, and food here. I do feel that some of the portions are a little small but I also think it's because the food tastes good.
Interesting twist on South Asian food.
Great spot for casual dining. Food is new and exciting, service good. The Kerala fried chicken and sesame crisp small plate is delicious.
Would not recommend!
We had a horrible experience today on Father's Day. We initially had reservations for two people at 1pm on Sunday, however our childcare plans changed and we called early on Saturday, spoke to a woman who stated there would be no issues and Ettan can accommodate us for 4 people at 530pm on Sunday but we would need to leave by 730pm. Great, we arrived at 515pm, dressed up, with with two kids in tow, on Father's Day, waited patiently for door open at 530 and once we reached check in, we were told there was no reservation. We spoke to the woman at the desk and she became quite defensive, look at us like were aliens and basically stated there was nothing to do. Then she said, oh "maybe if you wait for 15min she can look into maybe giving us a table if something becomes available." It was embarrassing, uncomfortable and totally unacceptable as I had wanted to treat my husband for being such a great dad on Father's Day. I recommend this restaurant look into better training, understanding how to take reservations and make changes to reservations and some consideration placed into being professional with some empathy.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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