Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

4.8

52 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 7 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly
Neighbourhood gem

Namaste ! Since our inception in Monterrey in 2011, our passion for authentic Indian flavors has expanded to Santa Cruz and Los Gatos. Now, with a remarkable 12-year journey, we proudly find ourselves in Palo Alto.
Let our enchanting aromas transport you to a unique culinary adventure. Explore our diverse menu crafted with over two decades of expertise. Choose from succulent tandoori, fluffy naan, fragrant biryani, or vibrant curried entrees. Complement your selection with carefully curated wines and beers harmonizing with Indian spices.
Experience upscale casual dining with 50 and 24 al fresco seating options, providing a perfect setting to savor every layer of flavor in a vibrant ambiance. Namaste Indian Cuisine prioritizes inclusivity, offering a diverse menu with Halal dishes and tempting vegan options. We warmly welcome food enthusiasts of all kinds to immerse in this captivating culinary journey. Allow your curiosity to guide you and uncover delightful surprises that await.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Halal
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(650) 272-6941
Website
https://namasteindiabistro.com/palo-alto/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
447 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Area
Palo Alto
Cross Street
447 California Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
California Avenue Train Station
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

CHANA MASALAUS$17.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with onion and tomatoes
ALOO GOBIUS$17.50
Organic red skin potatoes, Watsonville cauliflower, onion, tomato, ginger, and cilantro.
MALAI KOFTAUS$17.95
Homemade cottage cheese and vegetable dumpling cooked in tomato and cashew sauce.
SAAG PANEERUS$18.95
Watsonville spinach cooked with cottage cheese, garlic & cream.

CHICKEN | LAMB | SEAFOOD CURRY THALI

Each Entrée Accompanied by Dal, Rice, Naan, Mix pickle, Salad, Raita & Dessert.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALAUS$20.50
Roasted chicken breast, slowly simmered in tomato cream sauce.
BUTTER CHICKENUS$19.95
Shredded tandoori chicken, slowly simmered in tomato cream sauce.
CHICKEN CURRYUS$19.95
Boneless chicken in spices tomato and onion sauce.
LAMB ROGAN JOSHUS$20.50
Stewed Colorado lamb chunks, blend of spices, brown onion, and tomatoes
LAMB MALABAR US$21.00
Boneless lamb cube, curry leaf, mustard seed, garlic and coconut milk
SALMON CURRYUS$20.50
Salmon cube cooked in tomato, mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaf, coconut milk and spices
SHRIMP CURRYUS$21.50
Shrimp sautéed with roasted coconut, curry leaf , mustard seeds cooked goan style.

TANDOORI THALI

Each Entrée Accompanied by Dal, Rice, Naan, Mix pickle, Salad, Raita & Dessert.

TANDOORI CHICKENUS$22.00
Chicken leg on bone in a traditional classic tandoor marinade skewered in clay oven.
RACK OF LAMBUS$26.95
Australian lamb rack, marinated in hung yogurt and exotic spices skewered in clay oven
TANDOORI SALMONUS$25.50
Grilled salmon fillet flavored with herbs and spices skewered in clay oven.
TANDOORI SHRIMPUS$24.50
Tiger prawns marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered in clay oven served with chutneys.

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian
Peninsula
Best Overall
Peninsula
Best Food
Peninsula
Best Service

Review summary

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Namaste Indian Cuisine in Palo Alto shines with "excellent food" and "the best butter chicken ever." The "friendly" and "attentive" service, especially by Clayton, enhances the dining experience. Patrons praise the "fantastic" customer service, lovely atmosphere, and heated outdoor seating. It's a "wonderful" spot with diverse menu options and memorable meals.

52 Reviews

M
Mohit
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, the best butter chicken ever! Everything we ordered was high quality, will return back again. Clayton was very kind and offered us a complimentary dessert too. We vote this to be the best Indian restaurant in the Bay area.
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Tonatiuh
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service at affordable prices. My Indian friends approved it.
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Karen
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time I ate at Namaste in one week! The food is so good… I can’t wait to go back again and try some new dishes.
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Jeff
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great lunch with friends outside on a Tuesday. Everyone of us really enjoyed our food. Virtually all the staff came out to check on us at various times and bring out any additions. Nice selection, the default at lunch is a thali with many different main items to choose from. MUCH preferred to the ubiquitous and tired buffet at so many Indian restaurants, but you can also order off the regular menu. Attentive and unhurried. We will be back
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Karen
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating here, and we loved it! The staff were extremely engaging, warm, and helpful to us. The atmosphere was lovely, we’ve enjoyed sitting at a booth, which was very comfortable, and the food was utterly delicious, and we can’t wait to return
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Sophia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A wonderful meal! We had a new server who messed up a wine order (no biggie!) and the manager came over to double check and clear things up, and offered a comped dessert. The wine worked so it was no complaints, but excellent customer service is always so memorable. Food was fantastic and perfectly portioned. Heated outside seating is available and the street closed to cars makes it nice to be sat out there.
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Gary
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent as was the service. Noise level was low but we arrived early and the noise picked up a bit.
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Regina S
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is always great and the food is fantastic!
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PatriciaC
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just love Indian food, and Namaste has very good one, in a very nice area, with easy access.
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Lisa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a complete lunch, which included entree, dal, salad, dessert and naan. Excellent value, delicious food and great service!
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Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 272-6941.

Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 52 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

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

447 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

Cross Street
447 California Avenue
Area
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Halal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
California Avenue Train Station
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://namasteindiabistro.com/palo-alto/
Phone number
(650) 272-6941

Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

VEGETARIAN CURRY THALI

CHANA MASALAUS$17.00

ALOO GOBIUS$17.50

MALAI KOFTAUS$17.95

SAAG PANEERUS$18.95

CHICKEN | LAMB | SEAFOOD CURRY THALI

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALAUS$20.50

BUTTER CHICKENUS$19.95

CHICKEN CURRYUS$19.95

LAMB ROGAN JOSHUS$20.50

LAMB MALABAR US$21.00

SALMON CURRYUS$20.50

SHRIMP CURRYUS$21.50

TANDOORI THALI

TANDOORI CHICKENUS$22.00

RACK OF LAMBUS$26.95

TANDOORI SALMONUS$25.50

TANDOORI SHRIMPUS$24.50

What 52 people are saying

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