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Evvia Estiatorio

  • Address:
    420 Emerson St
    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Named after the largest island in Greece, Evvia serves food prepared using the freshest, season ingredients, combining traditional Hellenic flavors with a contemporary sensibility. Dishes are simple, yet flavorful, allowing the ingredients to take center stage. We have modernized many Greek dishes while staying true to the signature tastes of the Greek table, respecting the pure flavors of sweet baby lamb, tangy homemade yogurt, and the woodsy scent of wild oregano.

While Greece is a country with dramatically varied landscapes and widely dispersed archipelagos, there is a singularly Greek flavor palette, a collection of ingredients and preparation, that define what we do at Evvia. The appetizing aroma of wood smoke, coming from our open hearth, charcoal grill, and wood-fired oven, perfumes our dishes and enhances the of warmth of family and friends.

Our menu, showcasing seafood and game, features many of the most sought-after traditional Aegean dishes, as well as selections which have been modernized through the innovative blending of cultures and techniques. Horiatiki, the classic Greek salad is offered along side the Maroulosalata, a version of the chopped salad with a creamy feta dressing, pine nuts and Kalamata olives. Tender grilled octopus is garnished with lemon juice and olive oil; a classic Greek preparation, while calamari is stuffed with feta, fennel and orange; a more modern combination.  Lamb chops are served straight from the mesquite grill with hints of garlic, oregano and lemon juice, while traditional soutzoukakia, or lamb meatballs, are enlivened with a hint of cumin and tangy Greek yogurt.

Join us for lunch or dinner daily, inside or outside. For special celebrations, the beautiful Chef’s Table is a 20-foot-long hand-carved wooden table that accommodates up to 18 people. This space is ideal for family events and casual business functions that do not require a private space.