Why did we dine here? – Taverna is a recently opened Greek restaurant in Palo Alto by some alumni of nearby Evvia restaurant. They brought in a Chef from Village Pub to execute their dream. We had good experiences at Evvia so we decided to give this less formal place a try. Insider Tip – Loud restaurant, so be prepared. Almost out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Not for a quiet dinner. Cuisine – American Location – Palo Alto near University Ave Opened – 2018 Service – Taverna had good service for such a small place. Clearly they are trying to keep up a warm cozy family atmosphere. Verdict – Taverna stands out for decent Greek cuisine although prices are not cheap. It is less formal than Evvia although the sound level is quite high. The lamb costs as much as Evvia. Guess they figure that Evvia is so hard to get into, the spillover would come here for more casual cheaper fare.. (Hey its Palo Alto, who said it was inexpensive) Is this restaurant worth a 5 minute drive? Yes. 30 minute? Maybe. 1 Hour? No Taverna Signature Dishes – Octopus, Lamb rib chop, Souvlaki Taverna’s Menu is […]

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