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    Terun Pizza

    4.1 (2.3k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    RAVIOLI
    Ron O.

    Invited here for a good friend's Birthday Dinner. Really enjoyable experience sitting out on the California Avenue street patio, listening to live music on a Monday night. I shared a couple of dishes with my spouse... * Grilled Caesar with Chicken -- Lightly char grilled romaine halves, with a side of grilled chicken. Lightly dressed with a lemon vinaigrette instead of the typical heavy Caesar dressing. Chicken was nicely grilled and not too tough or dry. Very enjoyable. * Short Rib Ravioli - Pasta was good, and the short rib filling was tender and tasty, but a bit on the salty side. * Grilled Branzino Filet over fregola (like a pearl pasta). Very good. * Desserts - The table shared a few different desserts. My favorite was the Chocolate Torte... good quality chocolate. Warm and moist but not runny like a chocolate lava cake. Paired very well with a vanilla gelato. Food gets served pretty quickly upon ordering. Our friends who frequent Terun suggested pacing our order once course at a time so that everything didn't come out at once. They have quite an decent selection of wine and beer, but we brought our own wine... corkage is $30 per bottle.

    Calamari
    Han W.

    Pizza is very good with a thin chewy crust. It's one size and slightly on the larger size than expected for the price for sit down restaurant pizza. It's a little bit noisy inside but manageable for conversations. Service is pretty thorough and nice. Calamari was tasty and came with plenty of sauce.

    Linguine
    Winston C.

    Came to Terun lunch on a double date and had a wonderful time. The have indoor and outdoor seating. Service especially was excellent that day. It was our first time so the waiter and staff members we very informative and kind when answering our questions. We ordered a schiacciata pizza, linguine, chef's appetizer, and a romaine salad. The pizza was OK as I felt the proscuitto was a bit much; cheese was not enough to me. The appetizer was great; a wide selection to try. Linguine was standard and the salad was OK. Felt like a miss this time, but I'm willing to give it a second shot next time.

    Bottled stilled water
    Daw M.

    Outdoor heaters in the winter Friendly service, loud get together vibes Pizza size: enough to feed 2-3 people. Favorite dish: eggplant. Tasty wine and wonderful flavor on the tiramisu Great options for vegetarians Thanks!

    Exterior
    Hannah C.

    By no means a bad spot but not the best Italian food in the Bay. I loved the atmosphere of the store so much. There was live music outside, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and a cozy ambiance inside. I visited on a Monday evening, and it was absolutely packed, which was impressive. I had high hopes for this place because several people had recommended it to me. I'm not sure if it lived up to the hype. The red beets gnocchi was delicious. The signature pink color was super fun, and it tasted rich and creamy. There was plenty of taleggio and gorgonzola, so it was a cheese lover's dream. The porcini pizza, on the other hand, was not as stellar. I was really excited for the truffle oil, and there was a fragrant flavor. However, the porcini mushrooms were unexpectedly cold, and as a result, a bit slimy. The pizza itself did not have much flavor outside of the truffle oil, and the crust was quite cold and hard. In general, the pizza was not the most pleasant thing to eat. I have heard lots of good things about this place, so I would come back and try some other dishes.

    Salim K.

    We hosted a team dinner at Terun recently. Logistically, the setup works well as there's a decent-sized parking lot right behind the restaurant, and they offer outdoor seating with heaters, which is great during the winter months. Johani was our host for the evening, and he did an amazing job throughout. He was attentive, thoughtful, and professional, and handled the table well. A small but very appreciated detail: when I ordered dessert to go, he kindly packed the fresh berries separately from the panna cotta so the liquid wouldn't make it soggy a level of care that didn't go unnoticed. Unfortunately, the evening didn't start on the best note. One of the first dishes brought out farro and calamari had a housefly in it, which was clearly off-putting. To their credit, the staff replaced the dish promptly, but it wasn't the best way to kick off a team dinner. This was a two-course meal plus dessert. First course: Brussels sprouts - decent, nothing standout Calamari - good in flavor, though the earlier incident impacted the experience Baked cauliflower - about 3.5/5 from the table Grilled romaine - a table favorite and one of the better dishes Second course: Terùn pizza - my pick, and a solid 4/5 Tricolore pizza, rigatoni, and pollo piccante - feedback from the team put these at around 3/5 Dessert: Caramel gelato with salt and olive oil - very good and well balanced Tiramisu - classic and satisfying (takeaway item and not part of the dinner) Lemon panna cotta with fresh berries - light, refreshing, and nicely done, with thoughtful packaging for takeaway (takeaway item and not part of the dinner) Overall, Terun has a nice ambiance, convenient location, and excellent service, but the food execution was inconsistent, and the early hygiene issue set an unfortunate tone. With better consistency, this could be a much stronger dining experience.

    Creme Brûlée
    Jennifer W.

    My friend and I visited on a Saturday night recently, and surprisingly there wasn't much people. We've seen this place on yelp so many times and was excited to try. We sat down and ordered a San Daniele pizza and a Lasagne. Our orders came like 5 minutes after we order which we were very shocked about. Then realized the pizza and lasagne was pretty much just lukewarm. Lasagne was pretty salty and didn't have much depth in flavor. The pizza was also a bit disappointing as it was kind of dry and we wished the flavors of the ingredient blended well together. It seemed like they just threw the ingredients on baked it for a minute and gave it to us. Our food ended up being cold 10 minutes in. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and they were so nice to have given us a Creme Brûlée on the house. The servers are so nice and sweet. Not sure if I would ever come back. I'm quite confused on why this restaurant has such high overall ratings and 2k reviews when the food quality was much lower than expected. I hope some improvements can be made.

    PERA
    Julie S.

    We have eaten here many times- first time reviewing. Everything was delicious- some of my favorites are farro and calamari, schiacciata pizza, fried calamari, caramel gelato with sea salt and olive oil. We sat in the covered back patio- nice ambiance. Service was great.

    Diavolo pizza, sparkling and Weinstephaner beer
    Tiffany Z.

    Great service, cool bar and reallly good pizza. It's not super spicy but the dough is gorgeous and fluffy and chewy. Add some olive oil to the plate to mop up with the crust.

    Terun pizza
    Kevin L.

    Located on California Ave, parking is plentiful but availability is limited. There's a lot of seating both indoors and outdoors. Terun pizza (4/5): so yummy. The crust was soft and cheesy but a bit soggy from the sauce. The toppings were good though. I really like the sausage and it wasn't too salty. The cheese was delicious too. Overall, Terun Pizza is a nice place for some delicious Italian food. Their menu has good variety and the outdoor seating is nice.

    diavola
    Graciela G.

    Had a blast at Terun! We went for a work happy hour with a group of four and, even though it was pretty busy, we were seated quickly. One of my colleagues and I shared the Diavola pizza, and it was perfectly crispy and thin-crusted. My friend ordered the Cacio e Pepe which they brought out a whole cheese wheel for. I joked with our server about how I'd always loved the idea of a cheese wheel because of the fun presentation. He then literally insisted I get up and do the cheese wheel myself lol. At first, I thought he was just messing around, but he was totally serious, and it turned out to be so fun! My coworkers loved the interactive twist of me making their meal and we all enjoyed the experience. It's definitely a cooking bucket list item checked off. The overall atmosphere was so lively, with awesome servers and yummy food. I'll definitely be back here for another post-work team event!

    FRITTURA DI CALAMARI - 4/5
    Yvonne Y.

    It had been over three years since our last visit, and after hearing my older son rave about his recent experience with his girlfriend, we decided to give this restaurant another try. We went on a Thursday night, and there was a street fair nearby, so the whole street was blocked and very busy. We put our name down around 7 PM and were told the wait would be 30 to 45 minutes. Not long after, less than five minutes actually, we got a text that our table was ready. We were seated inside, and it was extremely loud, almost uncomfortably so. The table next to us had a large group gathering, which added to the noise, but there wasn't much we could do. We ordered calamari to start, two pizzas, two pastas, a sparkling red wine I saw recommended on Yelp, and a beer. The food arrived fairly quickly. * Calamari: Really good, with some tentacles included, which I liked best. I would give it 4 out of 5. * Tri-Color Pizza: Thin crust, crispy, and no soggy bottom. Definitely 5 out of 5. * Porcino Mushroom Pizza: Also very good. I would give it 5 out of 5. * Risotto of the Day: The flavor was excellent, 5 out of 5, but the rice was a little too al dente for me, so I would rate it 4 out of 5. My husband really enjoyed it and finished the whole dish. * Rigatoni Pasta: It was okay, not bad but not memorable, so I would give it 3 out of 5. * Tiramisu: 3 out of 5 this time. I didn't enjoy it as much as I did on our last visit. * Lemon Panna Cotta: Very good, I would give it 4 out of 5. The sparkling red wine, Lambrusco, was delicious and highly recommended. Our whole table enjoyed it, and I am going to see if I can find a bottle to enjoy at home. Overall, the food was excellent, which is why I am giving this visit a five-star rating. The only downside was how loud it was inside, so next time I will try to request an outdoor table.

    Pizza 4 QUATTRO STAGIONI
    Zoltan N.

    Their rose by the glass is delicious and perfect pairing for the pizza. Aly and the bar team rocks. Hostess is friendly and Giuseppe he's the king.

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    Do they serve any non-alcoholic beers?

    Hello:) yes we do ! Eridinger NA . Thank you so much

    Do they have baby changing station in the restrooms?

    Yes there is. First bathroom on the left

    Do they have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu?

    No they do not. But they have lots of vegetarian options on the main menu.

    Having the same issue with 650...8310 number. All I'm trying to get an answer to from the restaurant is if it's ok to bring a small cake to celebrate my friends birthday. I'm trying to determine if there are any additional fees involved?

    Sorry again The 6506008310 seems to work for us! Anyway you can bring a cake at no charge :)

    What is a good contact number for Terun? The number provided seems to be blocking all calls

    Sorry there was a mistake :( the number is 6506008310

    Can I bring a small cake to celebrate my friends birthday?

    In all likelihood, YES. They are a very easy going yet professional group. Just call them in advance to let them know.

    Is this BYOB?

    Yes

    Is indoor Dining available?

    Yes, starting Friday March 5th

    Are you guys reopen for dine-in once the state stay-at-home order was lifted? If yes, are you serving outside only? Are there heatings outdoor? Thanks a lot! :)

    We are re opening tonight 5pm. Outdoor only on Cal Ave. Heaters yes but dress warm

    Are you still having outdoor dining at this time?

    Liz unfortunately no:( hopefully soon Thank you

    Are you taking large group reservations?

    They have long tables in the back patio and we've reserved for 12 before

    Do you have gluten free pizza?

    Maria unfortunately no gluten free pizza. We have risotto that has no gluten . Grazie

    Are you doing outdoor dining for lunch/dinner?

    Yes we are:) 11.30 am to 2 pm and 5 to 9pm every day

    Any vegan pizza options?

    I got this reply by email: "By modifying some of the pizza on the menu, you can get a vegan pizza. One of the most popular is the Vegetariana with no cheese." I ordered it and liked the grilled eggplant and zucchini especially. The crust is vegan,… 

    What are the vegan options? Vegan cheese? Thank you!

    The menu is not labeled and unfriendly to vegans. There are no vegan cheese options. However, I got this reply by email: "By modifying some of the pizza on the menu, you can get a vegan pizza. One of the most popular is the Vegetariana with no… 

    Do they have Gluten Free crust? Asking for a coworker!

    Unfortunately we do not have gluten free crust.

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    iTalico

    iTalico

    4.2(879 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I've been to this place a few times, and the other times have been good. Yeah, it's a bit on the…read morelively side for atmosphere and noise, but the food is good! My family and I went last night (Monday night), and it was packed and super loud. Like, could-not-hear-across-the-table loud. The service team was running around, but service was not what I was expecting. It took a bit to get drink orders and an app in. The app came and was gone before the drinks were even on the table, and then we were completely forgotten about for 20 mins (no bread, wine is all gone) before someone remembered we were sitting there. We were upset, to say the least, cause by then it was almost 8pm. They got our order in, and it came out crazy fast, which was impressive, but by then I just wanted to leave. They comped a glass of wine and their bread, which was nice, but for how noisy, busy, and lack of care in their service was for a Monday, it wasn't a great place to end the last weekend with family.

    We loved it and were treated very well for my father's 90th! They also accommodated the addition of…read morea last-minute guest. Thank you so much. Look forward to returning. I had been here in the past for a private function organized by an event planner for event volunteers. My mom saw an ad for porchetta night, so we decided to check it out. Good times. It is a bit loud for the hearing-challenged, although we were seated in a somewhat quieter area to offset this issue.

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    Il Fornaio

    Il Fornaio

    4.3(397 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Everything was perfect!! Another team dinner and we ordered a bunch of appetizers and…read morecocktails.Everyone was happy with their choices. Main courses were either salmon or steak and most of the plates were empty.For dessert we had tiramisu and Allá mode cake. Definitely a keeper!!

    Pretty good-- but not my favorite Italian spot in the area at this price point…read more For starters, we ordered the bread and carpaccio. The bread was warm and fresh, and so was the carpaccio. I would 100% order both again. For mains, I ordered the ravioli lucana, which was probably the best dish anyone at the table tried. It was the perfect level of spiciness, and had a lot of garlic. I ate the leftovers for lunch today and they were still delicious:) A couple others in our group ordered the rigatoni alla vodka, which I really did not like at all. I've had it at several other Italian spots, and it's usually one of my favorite dishes, but I was shocked at how much I disliked it. That was a bummer... The martinis here are crisp, cold, and delicious! I also tried their version of a Moscow mule with elderflower, and it was great. I'm obsessed with crushed ice, and they had the perfect crushed ice in their mule! For dessert, the chocolate lava cake was great. I did not love the caramel gelato but I'm not a huge caramel fan, so a little biased there. The restaurant itself is beautiful, vibrant, and full. I loved the overall vibe. Service was also great all around.

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    Cafe Pro Bono - Seafood pasta

    Cafe Pro Bono

    4.0(896 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    I don't like giving negative reviews but thought this was warranted posting this to balance the…read morewonderful reviews posted. had to do a double take that i had the correct restaurant. 1st time here was good maybe over 3.5 stars ; but 2nd time was below my expectations. i would say averaged out would be a 3 Celebrating 50th birthday, and daughter birthday, the server was nice but we did not feel attended to; surprising since the restaurant was basically empty when we arrived. i understand pacing expectations can be different but this was way off (waiting to order, filling up waters that were empty on half the guests, waiting to order dessert; even when making eye contact to get attention, they did not come and we felt ignored) poor attention can be made up with good food but we were mostly disappointed. the verdict was the pasta dishes were good but not special; the entrees were misses. our father in law who never complains said his duck dish was terrible, and left half of it uneaten. Of course the servers would not really know since they did not check on us after receiving the meal. at end of meal when they came to pickup the dishes; i did not think it was right time to complain when everyone was done eating. me and my wife ordered the fish special, halibut was significantly overcooked and dry, unfortunately could not be covered up since the sauce that sounded wonderful on the description was sparce; less than a spoonful per dish. more signs of possible lack of attention to the cooking or just not caring that much. i imagine whoever cooked it knew it was over and still served it. My wife left it half uneaten. it did taste fresh to be fair. the server was nice, and did give a small slice of b-day tiramisu to each birthday person, i thought that was a nice touch and added service points but overall did not leave thinking positively. maybe just on off day, wanted to give another perspective

    I recently went to a Service Award dinner along with other colleagues at work, and the restaurant…read morechosen for the occasion was stunning. This was my second visit, and it's definitely a fancy, elegant Italian spot. We had a private room for the event, which was a lovely touch. Plus, there's a huge parking garage right in front, so parking was easy to get and didn't cost anything. Since my job covered the bill, I didn't see the prices, but I can certainly speak to the food! We started with a fresh salad and delicious bread served with a flavorful oil for dipping. For my main course, I had the ravioli, which was clearly homemade and incredibly good. It was generously drenched in sauce, which I loved, and so filling that I felt satisfied for hours afterward. The service was impeccable throughout the evening. The staff was constantly attentive, refilling water, offering fresh pepper, and generally making sure everyone had a fantastic experience. I asked for a non-alcoholic drink but ended up with an alcoholic one, which I think was just part of the pre-selected options for the event, and that's perfectly fine. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. It's definitely a place I'd recommend for a special occasion.

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    Il Fornaio

    Il Fornaio

    3.3(850 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    When I came here last year with my parents and part of my brother's family, I didn't know it would…read morebe the last time I would eat here. One never really knows when any restaurant will close, really, but this place just felt like such a Palo Alto institution that it couldn't close, but it did. I had been here at least once before, in the 1990s, when I was in college and my brother worked in Palo Alto. That era feels like the zenith of this upscale chain's cultural relevance, which made my most recent return that much more interesting. I expected things to have changed or at least to have felt different, but my experience in 2025 was eerily similar to my previous experience in 199x: I was expecting to be annoyed by pretentiousness but was instead wowed by the food and the service, which was excellent. But because it felt exactly the same, it didn't feel timeless; it felt dated in a way that I know rationally things are dated, but I'm a very nostalgic person by nature, so I love old things. But Il Fornaio felt too dated either to catch up with the times or to care that they were passing it by. Our large party was originally seated in a cramped area, but they were happy to re-seat us in the patio, which was covered and had heat lamps. That change made all the difference in our experience, because I know my mom, brother, and I would have been itching to get out of here as soon as possible if we had eaten inside. Instead, we enjoyed our leisurely meal, and even though my nephew (a Stanford student) had to bike back to campus, we took our time and relaxed. I can't say I'm sad Il Fornaio is gone. I didn't come here for almost thirty years, and it's not as if the entire chain is closing--at least I haven't heard that it is.

    This is an excellent Il Fornaio location. We had our office holiday lunch today. What a beautiful…read moreway to celebrate. We sat outside and they have heaters above. It was a nice quiet area to have conversations. All the food tasted great. The memorable dishes were the calamari $22 and my shrimp pasta $28. The calamari was tender, easy to chew and coated with a light batter. As for the shrimp pasta, it had this light green pesto sauce with soft crushed pistachio nuts. Service was excellent. The waiter even helped us take a group photo. Bonus points for taking our photo in focus. The only minor nit was pizzas were not available. I wanted to order some pizzas to share. They had some really good looking pies online. Perhaps next time.

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    Telefèric Barcelona

    4.1(2.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Absolutely all around lovely Spanish tapas restaurant to dine in. The food is 10/10, drinks are…read moregreat, service is great, and ambiance is upscale. Expect to spend 50+ / person but it is totally worth it especially on a special occasion. If you sign up for their membership, you get free churros. Definitely order the paella to share, it was a perfect split for three people. I really enjoyed the salmon tartare and the octopus for the tapas. I would have love for more options with vegetables since all their veges are fried. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time as they are popular. Parking is very easy in the plaza the restaurant is in.

    We came here to celebrate a friends birthday. We did an ala carte style to order for the table…read moresince there was 8 of us. For appetizers, we ordered the Pan Con Tomate, which was okay and didn't stand out as much. The Jamon Iberico de Bellota (cured ham) was probably my favorite tapa that we ordered, the ham was full of flavor and I enjoyed it. Our friend recommended the Patatas Bravas and it did not disappoint; I liked the sauce that it came with, just wish the sauces was enough to reach the bottom of the bowl for the rest of the potatoes. Next, the Iberian Oysters, I really like the freshness of the oysters as sometimes its a hit or miss. But it was paired nicely with the sauce it came with on top. Last we ordered for tapas was the Pulpo Teleferic (grilled octopus), I am not a fan of eating octopus but the grill on this was absolutely good and I enjoyed it. The sauce really brought it all together. Finally, we ordered the Fiesta Paella, which had a variety of different proteins (shrimp/ribeye/lobster/chicken) and was just enough for all of us. I will say the price for the paella was a bit more than expected but it was worth it to share between 8 people. Along with the food we ordered drinks and with the vibe of the restaurant, it was very nice and enjoyable. I would definitely come again for another special occasion!

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