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Vina Enoteca is a bar in Palo Alto, CA.

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Maryam
Maryam -Google user
5 months ago
Vina Enoteca feels like stepping into a modern Roman trattoria—elegant, open, and full of soul. From the first bite to the last, everything here is intentional and elevated without ever being pretentious. We started with the Caesar salad, which came with an oil-based dressing and generous...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommendedNo special eventNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes
Kristin K
Kristin K -Google user
a year ago
I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Vina Enoteca. Some of the best pizza I have had in the United States. The wood fire oven lends the pizzas a really lovely flavor. I am not entirely certain what wood is used to but...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
F Z
F Z -Google user
a year ago
The restaurant has a good atmosphere and friendly staff. Overall, the food is pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the mushroom pizza, with its perfectly crispy crust and fresh, flavorful mushrooms. The carpaccio was also excellent, featuring a well-balanced flavor with arugula, capers, a touch of...Read More
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Carpaccio Di ManzoSomewhat recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Anne Arjani
Anne Arjani -Google user
2 years ago
We had a lovely meal with truly spectacular service unlike any I have had since before the pandemic. We had no room for dessert, but I would advise you to save some appetite for the ingenious dessert selections. Overall we had an amazing dining experience and...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Stephanie Mc
Stephanie Mc -Google user
3 years ago
Incredible pasta and pizza, and a fun-to-explore wine list with lots of Italian varietals. Service was also great. Plenty of outdoor seating with heat lamps. Everything on the menu sounded delicious so am excited to go back.
Dine inDinner$50–100
Wook Chung
Wook Chung -Google user
Edited a year ago
Update: May 2024 Vina Enoteca has grown up. It has matured into a stellar Italian fare. Reasonable prices for the food and atmosphere. All dishes were tasty although slightly on the bland side. Plays it safe. Hope the place ages well. **** Food was fabulous. Great atmosphere. Trendy...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Mini Rag
Mini Rag -Google user
6 years ago
A lovely Palo Alto setting, with a European flair. The food has their unique spin on it - deliciously familiar, yet new. The use a ton of local ingredients. They have a big bar in the back, with every drink known to humankind. There are many different...Read More
Vincent Lin
Vincent Lin -Google user
4 years ago
Good ambiance and service. I really enjoyed the Tortelloni Verdi and the Bolognese. The Gnocco Fritto Prosciutto was a bit on the heavy side though. Margherita pizza was good and what you'd expect.
Mimi S
Mimi S -Google user
4 years ago
Kudos to the chef using fresh local ingredients and combining them in creative ways. Halibut and spring pea salad with purée were delicious. And don’t go without having the panna cotta. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxing.
Amol Tandon
Amol Tandon -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing, surprisingly quick service, Alberto was super nice and accommodating. Great selection of both unique and authentic dishes, and a plethora of drinks (more than I can name). Food was amazing, with some great tasting pasta and one of the best pizza crusts I’ve ever...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100
Laura Gumbrecht
Laura Gumbrecht -Google user
5 years ago
One of my favorites for upscale dining in Palo Alto! Delicious, simple (yet exquisite) dishes, lovely cocktails/beverage options, with a lovely location/ambiance, and great service — what more could you ask for!? I always adore the cacio e pepe 😍😍 …
Anna G
Anna G -Google user
3 years ago
Everything was great! Ambience (holiday spirit), staff, service, food, choice of wine…. Amazing! This place is also good for large groups, apparently there are a lot of space and many opportunities to have different sizes of tables.
Michaela O'Hara
Michaela O'Hara -Google user
a month ago
Always a lovely experience dining here, what with the peaceful ambiance and easy parking situation. We had an unwanted guest at one point (a wasp) & the staff immediately took action to move us inside. Not pictured was a delicious peach torta, consumed within seconds....Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
Margaret K.
Margaret K. -Google user
5 months ago
A lovely surprise coming here with my grandparents who used to come here when it was the Red Barn! It's become quite the nice Italian restaurant with a great bar and ample seating inside and outside. I'm now partial to the bar area because of...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Susan Monk
Susan Monk -Google user
8 years ago
Good food, ambiance, impossible burger, outside dining. Happy hour. Please note 5-stars is relative to all dining options in the area - the food is really terrific, with fresh, locally sourced seasonal dishes. We were there during happy hour and got to...Read More
Jacki Cardoso
Jacki Cardoso -Google user
a year ago
We came for a work event and the food was awesome. Our event had a set menu and the feedback from the table was that all three entrees were wonderful. We had the Doppio, the Halibut, and the short ribs. The halibut...Read More
W Rashid
W Rashid -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Food was great, and service is prompt. The lunch menu is bare-bones with few options for meat eaters, and the portion size is fairly small but It was really good. Also I ordered their lentil soup, which unknown to me is served cold. I did not...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Clayton Steel
Clayton Steel -Google user
3 months ago
A hidden gem nestled in Silicon Valley’s history. Vina Enoteca is one of those rare restaurants where everything—from the food to the atmosphere—feels intentional and quietly extraordinary. Housed in the beautifully restored Stanford Barn, the space itself is stunning: high arched ceilings, warm brick walls, and...Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 52 people, 3-4 people
Anna
Anna -Google user
Edited 7 months ago
We had an event here and everything was good until last min some unpleasant things happened(nothing on the restaurant). Restaurant owner was fast respond and turned this into a pleasant outcome. We felt taken care of . Staff is professional. I recommend come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Anika S.
Anika S. -Google user
2 months ago
Great food, great service, friendly staff. Very nice experience for a business dinner.

Features

From the business

check icon Identifies as women-owned

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
check icon Takeout
check icon Dine-in

Highlights

check icon Great dessert

Popular for

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Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Offerings

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check icon Comfort food
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check icon Hard liquor
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check icon Small plates
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Dining options

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Amenities

check icon Bar onsite
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Atmosphere

check icon Cozy
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check icon Trendy
check icon Upscale

Crowd

check icon Family-friendly
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Planning

check icon Lunch reservations recommended
check icon Dinner reservations recommended
check icon Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

check icon High chairs
check icon Kids' menu

Parking

check icon Free street parking
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Other

check icon Identifies as women-owned