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Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean, Los Altos, CA

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean

4.7
4.7
753 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
233 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
21:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Please note that we can't accommodate a stroller the main dining room.

Urfa is a city in Southeastern Turkey, deeply rooted in history, so its unique cuisine is an amalgamation of the cuisines of the many civilizations that have ruled in Urfa. Dishes carry names in Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Syrian, and Turkish, and are often prepared in a spicy manner. It is widely believed that Urfa is the birthplace of many dishes, including Raw Kibbé (Çiğ Köfte), which according to the legend, was crafted by the Prophet Abraham from ingredients he had at hand.

Many vegetables are used in the Urfa cuisine, such as the "Ecır," the "Kenger," and the "İsot", the legendary local red capsicum that is a smaller and darker.
Urfa is a big user of clarified butter, made exclusively from sheep's milk.
At Urfa bistro we will try our best to use local products to create dishes as same as prepared in Urfa.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–20:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–13:30 Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Memet Duygu
  • Catering
    Our chef will work with you to customize a menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Whole restaurant and back patio can be rented for any event and holds up to 40 people in the main dining room or 40 in the back patio.
  • Area
    Los Altos
  • Cross Street
    between 2nd & 3rd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is free for 2-3 hours.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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Urfa Bistro, a Mediterranean gem in Los Altos, delights with "authentic ambiance" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "friendly staff," making it a perfect spot for any occasion. Highlights include the lamb sauté, kunefe dessert, and a thoughtfully curated menu that caters to diverse dietary needs.
753 Reviews
  1. Sylvia VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. Wonderful wait staff. Always a positive experience. Our favorite Los Altos restaurant.

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    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, authentic ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food

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  3. Sarah

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at Urfa! Friendly staff and great food. Highly recommend!

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  4. Neda

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food at Urfa were exceptional. My friends and I will be back again soon!

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  5. Peg VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve eaten at Urfa many many times and this was the worst experience we’ve had. The serving of hummus as the hors d’oeuvre was totally too small and when we asked for extra hummus, he charged us ridiculous. The lamb was overcooked, and the soup that I had was not good. It was very disappointing and we will probably not return.

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  6. Doug

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Excellent food and service.

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  7. Omar

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food. Service was great as well. Good enough wine and beer selection as well.

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  8. Ellen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Day dinner on the enclosed back patio. The service was exceptional, especially for a very busy night. The ambiance was fine given that I reserved fairly late and got a table on the back patio instead of the main dining room. The patio is very nice in cold weather, warm enough and protected from the wind. It is also pretty quiet. The food was great as always. We were not rushed. Altogether a great experience on a night that can be a nightmare for restaurant owners and workers.

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  9. Julie

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Urfa. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is always fresh and delicious. I like to take my 80-year-old parents and the staff are always so attentive & helpful to them. It’s a hidden gem in downtown Los Altos.

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  10. Brian

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are many great choices on the menu, though I have a friend who craves the LAMB SAUTÉE. He loves it every time. It had been 4 weeks since our last visit to Urfa; and last night he said it tasted even better than he remembered!

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FAQs

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 397-5614.

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean is rated 4.7 stars by 753 OpenTable diners.

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

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233 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 2nd & 3rd Street
  • Area
    Los Altos
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–20:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–13:30 Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is free for 2-3 hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Memet Duygu
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our chef will work with you to customize a menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Whole restaurant and back patio can be rented for any event and holds up to 40 people in the main dining room or 40 in the back patio.
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