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    Trellis Restaurant

    3.6 (322 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    TRELLIS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Bruschetta
    Ellen M.

    Pros: Upstairs seating with outdoor patio and bar Enjoyed bruschetta and fresh mozzarella Caesar salad dressing was tasty and I added shrimp Friendly staff Cons: Can be very noisy with large groups. The acoustics isn't great. Many dishes came out cold and their timing wasn't great. Half our table finished their meals before the other half got theirs Pro tip: Nice family owned place with good food. Maybe go with a smaller group and don't go during a busy time.

    Spinach salad with salmon! Fantastic!
    Vinnie G.

    Absolutely delicious cuisine From Chef Gabriel! Jorge was an excellent & friendly hospitality Professional! Curt the Owner even said hello! Of course Freddy is awesome! Ambiance could use a little romantic touch but overall was nice!

    Dom N.

    I've seen this all the time, everytime I'm at Stanford University. Today, is the day I check-it-out. Today, I'm in the South Bay Area. I felt like going for some more Italian cuisine. Tonight, I'm here at Trellis Restaurant near Palo Alto. When I got here, I happen to actually meet the owner. The owner, asked me what I do for a living? And I kinda laughed. Then the owner goes and ask me again, what I do for a living? And I was like, I'm just in the neighborhood. There's some good people Working here. I was sat down in the Dining Room for awhile, when suddenly they offered to show me the Upstairs on the 2nd floor. So I took it. It's a very beautiful Banquet Room, and a perfect Venue or Event Space to throw a Party or Celebration. I appreciate, and glad they showed me around. And I saw something that really caught my eye on the menu, it's intriguing. I just got to have that Susan's downfall (TM): Cheese & herb Raviolis w/ Gorgonzola Cream Sauce & Toasted Almonds. I can tell the Ravioli was made fresh and In-House. The Pasta was Al dente. The Gorgonzola is so velvety, and Luxurious. I like how they put it under the Broiler for a moment. And the slivers of Almonds, was a nice touch, it makes it stand out. They even showed me how to dip the Bread in the Sauce at the end, that was the move, it was brilliant. It reminds me of the first time I had a Cheese Fondue 23 years ago. They get some points, for originality. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.9-4.3 stars, I was thinking I was going to give this 4.3 stars, I want to give this a 4.4 stars, this could be a 4.4 stars on a good day, but I give this 4.3/4.4 stars out of 5 stars. Bellísimo.

    Sole Fillet (seasonal)
    Sylvia L.

    Went here on a Friday night with my homie. Not too crowded and opted for upstairs outdoor seating. Pretty hot day but there was a slight breeze. Definitely get the Riesling (5/5) so refreshing and I opted for the Parxxx Sole Fillet, orzo was a bit on the salty side. Homie got the prawns and finished it all. Highly recommended for italian feast with a nice outdoor ambiance.

    Danny N.

    Very nice decor and feel. They have a great outdoor seating area on the roof. They have a full bar and the drinks are good. They do take reservations as well as OpenTable reservations.

    Prawn App, Calamari, fresh bread, fettuccine carbonara.
    Alejandro T.

    Trellis is a hidden gem. Food is consistently delicious...always tastes fresh and perfectly seasoned. They have the best carpaccio, also a fan of their lamb chops, fet prawns, and veal parmigiana. Staff is extremely friendly, very old school which makes for great ambiance! Check out their patio! Shout out to Gorge and Omar for always making me feel welcomed and being attentive.

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    Wonderful service, very quiet and romantic restaurant. Best bolognese I have ever had. The complimentary bread is wonderful, soft, and warm.

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    One of the BEST Italian restaurants in the Bay Area! Always consistent quality prepared with expertise.

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    Good food, nice decor and ambiance, and a wonderful staff. Check out the outdoor terrace dining.

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    We loved the place. Excellent food. Lot of veg options. And excellent service. Cant complain. Will visit again

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    The food is amazing and the service was excellent! This was our first time and we loved it we will definitely be back!

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    Came here for a team lunch . Liked the open terrace like feel. Service was prompt, the waiters were friendly and attentive. Food was okay.

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    2 years ago

    Susan's Downfall and Cannelloni are always great Kurt's staff are great great outdoor dining for summer

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    This place is awesome, some of the best fresh, homemade bread I've ever had. The patio was peaceful and the service was very attentive

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    Lovely food, great ambiance, perfect for families or singles. Come enjoy food and drink in good company!

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    We came here on a Sunday for lunch. There was a line going out the door, but it moved pretty…read morequickly. We ordered at the register and found a table outside. There was some seating inside but a majority of it is outside. We ordered: - Organic Scrambles #3 (Scrambled Organic Eggs, Organic Wild Mushrooms, Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Chives) - The scrambled eggs were good and not mushy at all. The creaminess of the crème fraîche worked well with the mushrooms and chives. - Three Stack Apple Pancakes - This was delicious! I loved the grated apples in the pancakes. It was a solid pancake. We had a good time eating here and will be back to try more items on the menu!

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    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.

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    iTalico

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    Outdoor seating

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    4.2(253 reviews)
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    Great little spot! The highlight for us was the artichoke heart appetizer. Cooked to perfection and…read morevery flavorful. We also really enjoyed the saffron risotto. Be sure to leave room for dessert as the crustless cheesecake is out of this world! Worth every single calorie. Not only was the food delicious, but our service was exceptional. I was dining with my brother who happens to be fluent in Italian and he enjoyed chatting with the servers!

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