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Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Restaurants
- Palo Alto, CA
About this business
Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, Lavanda invites all that enjoy fine wine and Mediterranean Italian & Croatian cuisine to come and see this beautifully renovated restaurant. Diners discover simple dishes made with the finest ingredients. Fresh seafood, homemade pastas and an assortment of high-quality poultry and game dishes are easily paired with over 600 wines, including close to 30 selections by the glass. The elegance of the food and wine parallel the charm of Lavanda's open-spaced atmosphere, encouraging a re... read more
Location details
185 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Great small plates! – I got three small plates for $5 each, not bad and very nice serving. It was delicious. Great wine and desserts. I sat at the bar on a Monday so it was not social but I still managed to dine for three hours.
very overpriced and horrible, bland food – We should have known that anyplace with a last minute reservation open on Mother's Day would not be too good, but everything about this place sounded great. All four of us who went are Bay Area natives, used to great restaurants. Not this time. The duck confit was soggy and the skin was thick, not crispy. The fish had no flavor and neither did the appetizers. Absolutely nothing was good about this place. The waiter was not really around and he was not helpful at all. We spent a whol... read more
Great wine drinking experience – Both the service and food were very good. We ordered the special pasta of the day and it was excellent. We also ordered the fish of the day, a grilled wild striped bass. The flavor was very good. The last entree ordered was the roasted sea bass on the regular menu and it had wonderful flavor and texture as well. They have an extensive wine list which is great and the best thing I liked about having wine there was that when you order by the glass, they pour a little into your glass to let you ... read more
Very poor customer service for the price range! – A friend took me to Lavanda for dinner to celebrate a special event, and the service was horrible. The hostess was rude and uninviting. She took us to the table, did not wait until we had sat down, dropped the menus on the table and walked away without saying a word. We wanted to start with a beer, but our waiter could name only one beer they served - listing styles rather than brands, then saying that they did not have anything good, and not even bothering to walk ten feet t... read more
A great fun place – Lavanda is a treasure. Great wine, and knwoledgable staff to help you pick the right one for you. (I love that they let you taste, and encourage you to sample). The food is terrific. The gnocchi in browned-sage butter is decadent, but a great companion to a crisp, dry white which cut through the melted butter as you eat. The desserts are fun and great to share with a dessert wine or coffee. Take some friends and enjoy Lavanda.
Decadent pasta dishes and an extensive wine list make for a tasty addition to Palo Alto's dining scene. – The Scene With a glass chandelier in the rotunda and muted earthy colors, this restaurant sets a casually romantic mood, appropriate for anything from a second date to a big-time anniversary. A very hip reservation on the Peninsula, Lavanda features a sizable wine-tasting bar in addition to the dining room area. The Food A modern fusion of Italian and New American cuisines. Begin with roasted artichokes in pepper-flecked... read more
Loved it! - Definite Go Back - and Soon – A friend and I came across Lavanda on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. I'm new in the San Jose area and probably had not been in Palo Alto in at least 20 years. The meal was outstanding. Service was very good and the surroundings were excellent. It wasn't busy, so I couldn't say what a crowd might do to service or food quality. Not light on the pocketbook. Definite go back. Wish I could do it today. And yes, there are easier places to park, but it was far from being a serious challenge... read more
Outstanding Food and Service – My husband and I went for our anniversary dinner and had such a great experience. Wonderful food and service made this restaurant one we will come back to!
A very good meal! – Went last night and had a really great dinner. My dinner was the pasta that had artichoke and onions. Since I rarely eat meat this was a great dish.
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How is Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar rated?
Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar has a 3.5 star rating with 59 reviews.
When is Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar open?
Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar is closed now. It will open at 11:30 a.m.
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