Great food selection, amazing drinks and top notch service with very indian vibes ambiance! Overall a great Indian restaurant. We tried the panipuri, asparagus kofta, lamb kebab and paneer dish. We also got garlic naan and parotha. The asparagus kofta was the most interesting dish in that day's menu. Overall everything tasted great.

+3

Ettan may have a limited menu, but it’s exotic in a way you’ve never experienced. The ambience is perfect during the day, bright and inviting, and the service is very nice and attentive. All the dishes we tried were excellent, though the portions are a bit limited. Highlights include: • Samosas – crispy and flavorful chutneys • Bangalore Days drink – refreshing, with a taste that felt authentically Indian • Mushroom Tikka Curry with Pumpkin Seed Roti – a delightful blend and something out of box • Malabar Fish Curry with Coconut Rice – rich and perfectly balanced the fish was cooked very well with perfect roast of the skin A special mention goes to the house-made Carrot Kulfi, with freshly grated carrot and a subtle touch of pista – absolutely unforgettable. Perfect spot for a date or a relaxed meal, especially if you enjoy unique, thoughtful dishes with an Indian twist.

Very good food and ambience, only complain would be very few vegetarian options available. We had dal makhani and chole bature, both things were really good. The best part is that they serve each main dish with a side of bread(roti) instead of rice. Ambience is also top notch and so is the service. For desert we had tender coconut kheer. A must have.

Adi Levinshtein

If you’re looking for a reliable spot for a professional gathering in Palo Alto, Ettan is a standout choice. The team and I had a meal here, and the experience was seamless from start to finish. The restaurant strikes a great balance between a sophisticated atmosphere and a welcoming vibe, making it ideal for both focused discussions and casual team bonding. The menu is a major draw, offering a fantastic variety of dishes that hit the mark for everyone at the table. We explored a range of flavors, and the quality across the board was consistently high. Each dish felt thoughtfully prepared, using fresh ingredients that truly elevated the meal. It’s rare to find a place where every person in a large group walks away genuinely impressed by the food, but Ettan managed to do exactly that. The service played a huge role in making the evening a success. The staff was exceptionally attentive and professional, ensuring our needs were met without being intrusive. They kept the pace of the meal moving perfectly, which is crucial when you’re trying to balance conversation with dining. We never had to ask for refills or wait long for the next course; the team handled everything with impressive efficiency. Overall, the combination of excellent food and top-tier service makes this a highly recommended destination for any corporate event. It provided the perfect backdrop for our team to connect and enjoy a high-quality meal together in a beautiful setting.

I love the interior design, attentive service crew, unique appetizers and yummy dishes. Will be back

I love the interior design, attentive service crew, unique appetizers and yummy dishes. Will be back

Fun upscale place for a date or evening out w friends. Not too loud, fun ambiance, and great service. Food is excellent.

Fun upscale place for a date or evening out w friends. Not too loud, fun ambiance, and great service. Food is excellent.

Great food selection, amazing drinks and top notch service with very indian vibes ambiance! Overall a great indian restaurant. We tried the panipuri, asparagus kofta, lamb kebab and paneer dish. We…

Great food selection, amazing drinks and top notch service with very indian vibes ambiance! Overall a great Indian restaurant. We tried the panipuri, asparagus kofta, lamb kebab and paneer dish. We…

amazing ambiance and it's unique unusual food. if you are looking for non vegi dishes. fish is great here. also there chicken biriyani. \ngood service and decor. \nwe celebrate birthday here and ha…

expensive but delicious Indian fusion food! I came here with one other person and sat outside on their cute patio, and the service throughout the night was great. We ordered a few starters and apps…

Came here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday at 5pm and it was pretty empty BUT it quickly changed once normal dinner hour diners showed up. They did politely ask us to give up our table when we…

Ettan is upscaled modern indian restaurant so expect every dish to be a bit pricy.\nWe tried (1) Seasme leaf (2) Methi Matar Kabab (3) Paneer kaalimirch\n\nSesame leaf was 10/10. Very unique combin…

Onam Sadya : A Kaleidoscopic & Sensory Experience at Ettan. We had a Beautifully Crafted Culinary Presentation to celebrate the Indian festival of Onam. The feast was served on a traditional “Vazhay…

We had such a great time here. Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious food. Wonderful, attentive service. We will definitely be returning!

We visited this place few weeks back during our San Francisco trip. Its a really nice indian restaurant with very good ambience. The staff was very helpful and suggested different combinations for…

We visited this place few weeks back during our San Francisco trip. Its a really nice Indian restaurant with very good ambience. The staff was very helpful and suggested different combinations for…

Anna Z

Came here with friends for Diwali and pre-ordered the multi-course set menu with thali, biryani, chicken in a pumpkin-based sauce, and dessert. The ambience was amazing, and service attentive and friendly. The food was beautifully presented but tasted fairly average — similar to any decent Indian restaurant. Overall, it was a nice experience and worth the price, but I’d come back more for the great time with friends than for the food.

Vash

Ettan is a beautiful Indian fine dining spot with an amazing ambience. The Kerala fried chicken and pani puri appetizers were excellent. The paneer dish felt standard, and the lamb chops were hard to work with and could have been more flavorful, so overall the mains could have been better. Very friendly staff and excellent service made the experience enjoyable.

+4

Five stars for atmosphere and service! Came for an after dinner chat and was not disappointed with the ambience and dessert. Would like to come back to try the main menu.

+3

Well, it was a bit of a mixed bag, you know? On the one hand, the place had an amazing atmosphere. They’ve got these really cool images on the walls that really capture the essence of Indian culture. Now, the food was quite tasty for the vegetarians. But I noticed that the non-vegetarians didn’t seem to enjoy it as much. And let’s not forget, it’s a bit pricey. .

+6

Jayesh Nikam

Ettan is a Michelin Guide listed spot with a really nice vibe, but I’d highly recommend making a reservation if you want indoor seating. I’ve never tried walking in, but you can try your luck since they usually have outdoor seating with heaters.  Food Highlights: • Kerala fried chicken was tasty • Sesame leaf chaat was our favorite • Jackfruit sliders were surprisingly great, honestly feels like you’re eating chicken with a nice spicy kick • Vellore chicken curry was solid • Chicken biryani is a good safe option Skips: • Butter chicken was average, wouldn’t recommend Drinks We don’t drink alcohol and nothing non alcoholic stood out. I’d just stick with water. Service was nice, ambience is great if you like dim lighting, and it works for family, friends, or even a corporate dinner. Biggest downside: parking is hard, usually street parking.

+1

Vish Viswanath

We're vegetarians, there is a lot of options. Overall it's a limited menu. Ambiance and atmosphere were very good. Appetizers were all tasty - pani puri, Samosa etc. They were unique. Had a kofta curry with roti and garlic naan as the main entree. Curry was good but the breads were very ordinary. Definitely not worth the michelin recognition. Had a beer and lassi for drinks. Both were good. All the items are pricey. Okay to visit for a special occasion. It's off University Ave, in Palo Alto. Public parking is available within walking distance.

bhanu khera

Loved the taste of every dish at Ettan!! Very rich in flavors and beautifully presented. I just wish they were a bit more generous with the portions. I never understand why some places cut quantity down in the name of fine dining. Plenty of amazing fine dining spots manage reasonable servings. Here, the portions felt noticeably small.

Poonam Bhat

We dined here on a weeknight and the restaurant was at capacity, very vibrant atmosphere and ambience. But the food is overhyped and overpriced in my opinion . Jackfruit Vada pav was below average, it was flavorless . Sesame leaf chat concept was great, but not a feast to the taste buds , considering that it is an elevated take on street food. Mangalore buns with curry was different but not the dish I would crave for more . The breads (seed roti, chilli naan , garlic naan ) were impressively good . The Asparagus kofta was unique and the spice mix married well with the dish .The sesame and date drink was overly sweet . Other family members enjoyed the chicken . The paneer dish was bland . The customer service was subpar, the waiter would not even recommend any dishes or drinks /pairings with food .No eye contact or getting to know customers’ food accommodations. Did not have the Michelin experience I looked forward for .

+3

narae kim

All of the food was excellent. I already love Indian food, but this was the best Indian cuisine I’ve ever had. The fried chicken was a bit too salty—it seemed heavily brined—which was the only disappointment, as everything else was great. The desserts were outstanding as well—absolutely delicious.

+6

Stopped in for lunch today. The starters were a solid start, though nothing out of the ordinary. The main course, however, was the highlight specifically the paneer! It was my first time trying it here, and you can really tell it's made in-house; the texture and flavor were outstanding. The butter chicken was good, though I’ve had slightly better versions here in the past. We finished with dessert, and the Kulfi was a total standout. Definitely worth a visit for the house-made paneer alone!

Avantika Naik

I had my first date here! Overall, the venue was gorgeous, with the decor being really modern takes on indian palace vibes. It was gorgeous, and the skylight in the middle made it a magical evening. The service was also efficient, and the waiter was really nice about telling us that one of the drinks should be sampled as a shot first before we went to get the whole thing. Most importantly, the food was very good! It’s a unique blend of modern Indian. My date liked the spaghetti squash cutlets, I really liked the Paneer Avocado Curry, it was such a good combo that i would never have thought about. The only thing is that it wasnt worth the price, I would only come here again for a special occasion (like an anniversary 👀)

+4

Nice Indian restaurant with good food and no overpowering herb smell, which I appreciated. Service was quick, and our waiter checked in on us regularly without being intrusive.\n\nFor two people, we …

Nice indian restaurant with good food and no overpowering herb smell, which I appreciated. Service was quick, and our waiter checked in on us regularly without being intrusive.\n\nFor two people,…

Nice Indian restaurant with good food and no overpowering herb smell, which I appreciated. service was quick, and our waiter checked in on us regularly without being intrusive.\n\nFor two people,…

Nice indian restaurant with good food and no overpowering herb smell, which I appreciated. Service was quick, and our waiter checked in on us regularly without being intrusive.\n\nFor two people, w…

Ettan features a cute and modern interior that creates a pleasant and contemporary dining atmosphere. The space is well designed and adds to the overall experience.\n\nThe food was excellent. The chi…

Stopped in for lunch today. The starters were a solid start, though nothing out of the ordinary. The main course, however, was the highlight specifically the paneer! It was my first time trying it he…

we were here for a birthday celebration and i was first amazed with the ambiance and decorations of the restaurant when we were first seated. we were going to order individual dishes but our serv…

we were here for a birthday celebration and i was first amazed with the ambiance and decorations of the restaurant when we were first seated. we were going to order individual dishes but our server…

This is going to sound like a really snobby review....Food and ambiance is top notch. For the price, quality and inventiveness of the menu, the service is very lackluster. I've been three times now…

This is going to sound like a really snobby review....Food and ambiance is top notch. For the price, quality and inventiveness of the menu, the service is very lackluster. I've been three times now…

overpriced experience. While the food was tasty and decor were good, serving sizes were small, didn't bring serving utensils automatically, music was too loud which made it hard to hear one another…

My friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I typically do not eat Indian cuisine because I do not like curry. I was able to find some menu items that did not contain curry and the …

My friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I typically do not eat indian cuisine because I do not like curry. I was able to find some menu items that did not contain curry…

My friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I typically do not eat Indian cuisine because I do not like curry. I was able to find some menu items that did not contain curry and …

My friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I typically do not eat indian cuisine because I do not like curry. I was able to find some menu items that did not contain curry and th…

Below average food Poor Service Mario was the only decent guy around Upon entry we were greeted with “Yeah” There were 4 people there and none of them bothered greeting The rotis and naans were co…

Below average food Poor service Mario was the only decent guy around Upon entry we were greeted with “Yeah” There were 4 people there and none of them bothered greeting The rotis and naans were co…

We went to pongal brunch which is 75$ plus taxes. Absolutely no range to the dishes. Service is good and ambiance- only saving graces to the bad food range- even though quality is good, it felt …

We went to pongal brunch which is 75$ plus taxes. Absolutely no range to the dishes. service is good and ambiance- only saving graces to the bad food range- even though quality is good, it felt hom…

We went to pongal brunch which is 75$ plus taxes. Absolutely no range to the dishes. Service is good and ambiance- only saving graces to the bad food range- even though quality is good, it felt hom…

Ettan has fine food, a solid staff, and a delicious menu. The four of us had drinks, appetizers, some small plates to share, and one large plate. I would have given Ettan five stars, but the temp…

Ettan has fine food, a solid staff, and a delicious menu. The four of us had drinks, appetizers, some small plates to share, and one large plate. I would have given Ettan five stars, but the temp…

Great spot for casual dining. Food is new and exciting, service good. The Kerala fried chicken and sesame crisp small plate is delicious.

The restaurant is beautiful and stylish- HUGE outdoor patio and gorgeous interior with two stories and an atrium. Food is unique and delicious. The fried chicken and the monkey bread were stand…

Nivedita Narayan

Recently went to this place for dinner. We ordered Panipuri biryani and a chicken starter. These were all recommended by the staff. Panipuri was right. Biriyani was a little dry, and the chicken was good. Overall, the food was good, but the place is costly, and we didn’t understand why! the place is huge they have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have first seating, beautiful Decor and interior. Love the vibe of the place, but the food was alright. Would come again to try something else.

+6

Stopped by for lunch with some work colleagues. We shared 2 order of vada pav a street food popularized in Maharashtra state of India and Ettans offering has the same soft bun and crispy potato fritter, but lacks the garlic chutney. We also ordered the Chicken biryani which was moist and had plenty of chicken meat. The chicken curry was ok and the nans were really not the traditional bread but rather variant which did not come from a tandoor

Review is for a weekday lunch prix fixe. We got the jackfruit sliders and grilled shrimp for appetizers- good! Our mains were butter chicken and paneer Kali mirch- the butter chicken was mediocre at best! The sauce for the paneer was the saving grace here. We were given complimentary sides of tandoori roti and coconut rice which was nice. Lastly for dessert, we picked the chocolate mousse and carrot malai kulfi, the latter being a total miss for me- it tasted heavily of milk powder and too dense and cakey to be called a kulfi. For a place listed on the Michelin guide 2025, some of the dishes were truly disappointing.

+1

Danish

Went with a few friends for dinner, here's a few takeaways: 1. We ordered Ananas Pani Puri and Sesame Leaf for snacks, Mangalore Bun and Kerala Fried Chicken for starters and Homemade Paneer Kalimirch, Red Chard Patra, Chicken Tikka & Kale for mains: (i) Sesame Leaf, Ananas Pani Puri, Kerala Fried Chicken and Red Chard Patra were good overall, all of the rest was honestly just decent (not worth the price). (ii) Food quality was good. (iii) Food quantity was very much on the low end. (iv) Quality of paneer could have been better. 2. Service was good and timely. 3. Ambiance was good, as expected from a place like Ettan. 4. Lots of street parking and public parking garages around. 5. We had a reservation but it wasn't required.

+6

drinks were meh. Outdoor seating view was facing traffic. Not what I expected. Service was good though.

I really wanted to love this place because Ettan is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance is lovely, and both the food and drinks were genuinely good.\nUnfortunately, the service fell short in a way t…

Archana

We were at the place for Diwali brunch on Saturday with 1.30pm reservation. The aim was only one. Experiencing a Michelin star restaurant and treat ourselves. Let me tell you the brunch was a 75$ thali. completely average looking thali with below average taste of food and below below average presentation of food. Clicked the thali for reference. Do zoom in to see few onion pieces and the raita presentation. Their kofta was black and hard to crack. Their biryani was just pulao with too much spices and the drink that came with it was not a drink but a shot of chhanchh. Dessert was ok. We did eat and left feeling completely frustrated. Fremont chaat Bhavan below 15$ thali is better looking, tastes great and have better vibes then this one which comes with a full glass size chhaanchh. Fremont Garam mirchi thali is amazingly huge and tasty, ambience and the deco will make you feel more special. All three of us complained of bloating while coming back but out of all three I felt sick in the stomach. I do intermittent, so that was the first food that went in my stomach. I am 44 and not allergic to any food. I am Indian and so eat Indian food all the time. I felt even worst once I reached home. after two hours or so I threw up everything. I was in severe stomach pain for six hours and felt miserable. Over all a total disaster. its not difficult for us to judge the richness or taste of Indian food. completely average. Disappointing.

Neha Narwal

Overall the experience was lacking for a fine-dining restaurant. I think the starters need a revamp. They felt bland to me especially the methi matar kebab. For the price point the food wasn’t good overall. The main course paneer dish was tasty gravy wise but I felt the paneer to be stiff and hard . Overall I believe that for fine dining the restaurant need to upgrade the food. For a bill of $150 I didn’t like the food to taste good. I felt other economical restaurants have better tasting food. The dessert(Bartlet pear) was not good. The icecream proportion was very small and the ghee cake was bitter. Vibe wise the tables didn’t have the table cloth. Overall, the food was not tasty for a $150 bill.

+2