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Caffe Riace, Palo Alto, CA

Caffe Riace

4.7
4.7
264 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Established in 1997, Caffe Riace, a robust Palo Alto trattoria, offers conviviality, homemade specialties and family-style warmth. Caffe Riace, one of many fine restaurants in the California Avenue area, is family owned and operated and features outdoor dining on it's spacious private piazza. Every dish is made with honest expertise. Caffe Riace is also a popular venue for wedding receptions, business meetings, graduations and other special events. If you’re looking for an intimate dining experience, we offer private dining rooms accommodating up to 40 guests. Our patio can host up to 200 guests and is a wonderful venue for dining experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 328-0407
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    we can accomodate family gatherings of up to 40 people in our 3 private dining rooms :-)
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Ash
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is available to our guests directly across the street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Riace offers a delightful al fresco dining experience with "excellent food" and "genuinely friendly service." The outdoor ambiance is reminiscent of Italy, making it a "hidden gem" in Palo Alto. Diners praise the attentive service and delicious, authentic Italian dishes, with the Bolognese being a standout favorite.

264 Reviews
  1. Samson

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice staff for our company Christmas dinner.

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  2. Mihail

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly personal. Very delicious food. Interior nice

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  3. Alan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Riace is always spectacular, as is the service. The bolognese is the best anywhere, and the pasta alla norma is something special. End it all with the tiramisu.

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  4. ray

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food and environment; it is very conducive to conversation, and the service is great.

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  5. Deborah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe Riace is a grand old lady restaurant of Silicon Valley. So many start ups were hatched or fed at her tables. Once she always had white table cloths. But even now, with glass tables, the ambiance is very special, overlooking the fountain, and the service is outstanding as is the wine and the desrts (afogato was perfect on a hot day). We ordered bruschetta that was not quite correct until we doused it with their fabulous olive tapinade and brought it up to Italian par. I would always order this starter instead of their bread and ask for the tapinade. I had a Ceasar salad with grill salmon and the salmon was PERFECTLY GRILLED! I mean it was great. So this restaurant still has a LOT to offer.

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  6. Donald

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I met two friends for lunch. Food and service were wonderful
    Caffe RiaceResponded on 21 November 2024
    Hello Donald, We appreciate your positive review! It's wonderful to hear that you and your wife had a great time during lunch with friends at our restaurant. Your satisfaction with our food and service is our priority. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank You, Giuseppe Caffe Riace

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  7. Esther

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One waiter for all the tables and he was great! Food was excellent. Pricey.
    Caffe RiaceResponded on 21 November 2024
    Hello Esther, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and the great service provided by our waiter. Your feedback on pricing is noted, and we will take it into consideration. We value your patronage and look forward to serving you again soon! Thank You, Giuseppe Caffe Riace

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  8. Deborah

    Yosemite

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Riace is the best kept secret garden in Palo Alto! Nowhere else can you dine under the stars in a beautiful courtyard. Cars and street noise are far away during your dining, unlike so many places where tables are on street curbs. Food is always DELICIOUS!

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  9. LYNDA

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely birthday luncheon with family. Max was great.

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  10. Lexi

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience dining at Caffe Riace. We ordered two appetizers and shared two different entrees— everything was so tasty! The staff was incredibly kind and the atmosphere was perfect for a date night. This restaurant is a hidden gem and deserves more attention!! We both are looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu!

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FAQs

Caffe Riace offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Caffe Riace also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 328-0407.

Caffe Riace is rated 4.7 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Riace

200 Sheridan Ave Ste 102, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ash
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is available to our guests directly across the street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 328-0407
  • Private party facilities
    we can accomodate family gatherings of up to 40 people in our 3 private dining rooms :-)
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