Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean

4.7

749 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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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
(650) 397-5614
Website
http://www.urfabistro.com/
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.

Location
233 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
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

Popular dishes

Feta RollUS$12.00
Fried rolled phyllo dough stuffed with feta, dill, parsley, and served with yogurt tahini sauce
Eggplant DipUS$12.00
Roasted eggplant yogurt, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
HummusUS$12.00
Pureed garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil blended into a smooth savory dip
KizartmaUS$14.00
Fried diced eggplant, bell pepper, garlic and tomatoes topped with garlic yogurt
TzatzikiUS$12.00
Strained Yogurt dip with dry mint, cucumber, dill, garlic, sumac, and olive oil
DolmaUS$12.00
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, and herbs
FalafelUS$14.00
Fried garbanzo bean with tahini sauce dipping
SpanakopitaUS$14.00
Oven baked puff pastry stuffed with feta cheese, onions and sautéed spinach
OctopusUS$22.00
Grilled octopus, honeydew, arugula, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive tapenade
Lamb RibsUS$22.00
Oven roasted lamb ribs, garlic truffle fries, garlic yogurt
Cold Appetizer SamplerUS$23.00
Sample of Tzatziki, dolma, eggplant dip, kizartma, olives, feta, and hummus
Hot Appetizer SamplerUS$25.00
Falafel, spanakopita, lamb rib, grilled prawns, feta roll, served tahini-yogurt sauce
Red Lentil Soup
- CupUS$10.00
- BowlUS$12.00

Salads

Green SaladUS$10.00
Organic mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, pickled turnips, balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Greek SaladUS$15.00
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, feta, Kalamata, lettuce, lemon olive oil
Arugula SaladUS$14.00
Wild Arugula, cherry tomatoes, orange, beets, pickled red cabbage, parmigiano, Castelvetrano olives, lemon olive oil

Entrees

Beef MoussakaUS$31.00
Layers eggplant, potato, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, béchamel, mozzarella, marinara, pine nuts, rice
Beef Shish KebabUS$28.00
Grilled petite beef tenderloin, seasonal veggies, orzo rice and bulgur
Chicken Shish KebabUS$26.00
Grilled chicken breast, seasonal veggies, orzo rice and bulgur
Ground Chicken KebabUS$26.00
Grilled ground chicken, seasonal veggies, orzo rice and bulgur
Beyti KebabUS$27.00
Ground lamb and beef wrapped in lavash, topped with tomato sauce melted butter and garlic yogurt. Available with chicken
Urfa KebabUS$26.00
Ground lamb and beef, Urfa pepper spiced, seasonal veggies, orzo rice and bulgur
Lamb SautéeUS$26.00
Tender lamb leg sautéed with onions mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, tomato sauce, rice
Stuffed EggplantUS$31.00
Eggplant stuffed with bell peppers onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, pine nuts, marinara sauce, orzo rice
Veggie MoussakaUS$31.00
Eggplant, potato, zucchini, mozzarella, garlic, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, spinach, marinara, pine nuts, orzo rice
Combo GrillUS$35.00
Grilled lamb chop, Urfa kebab, chicken, beef shish, seasonal veggies, orzo rice and bulgur
Lamb ChopsUS$39.00
Four grilled New Zealand lamb chops seasonal veggies, sautéed spinach, orzo rice, pomegranate sauce
Lamb ShankUS$35.00
Braised lamb shank, red wine marinara sauce, diced vegetables, orzo rice
Grilled PrawnsUS$31.00
Grilled prawns, arugula, orzo rice, grilled vegetables
New Zealand Ora King SalmonUS$35.00
Fresh Ora King salmon, capers, butter-chardonnay sauce, sautéed spinach, grilled vegetables, orzo rice

Sides

$10

Garlic Truffle Fries
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
Sautéed Mushrooms

What 749 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
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Mediterranean
Peninsula
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Urfa Bistro offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its welcoming ambiance, it features standout dishes like lamb shanks, grilled octopus, and branzino. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the restaurant's ability to accommodate dietary needs. A "hidden gem" in Los Altos!

749 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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Brian VIP
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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Albert
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hot appetizer sampler was amazing. It has enough food to be an entree for one person. Don't miss the kunefe. It is an amazing dessert. Very friendly staff.
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Pat VIP
San Francisco33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a very friendly environment. The staff/owner makes you feel like you're a regular no matter how often/infrequently you may come. The food is excellent (lamb saute is my fav) and the staff is excellent in ensuring your needs are taken care of.
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Reed
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Super good food and good service. Been a Los Altos fixture for over a decade
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Yasaman
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a great experience! The food was delicious. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for Turkish or Persian-style food.
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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 749 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

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

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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

Website
http://www.urfabistro.com/
Phone number
(650) 397-5614
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.

Urfa Bistro - Mediterranean

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Shank

Red Lentil Soup

Urfa Kebab

Starters

Feta RollUS$12.00

Eggplant DipUS$12.00

HummusUS$12.00

KizartmaUS$14.00

TzatzikiUS$12.00

DolmaUS$12.00

FalafelUS$14.00

SpanakopitaUS$14.00

OctopusUS$22.00

Lamb RibsUS$22.00

Cold Appetizer SamplerUS$23.00

Hot Appetizer SamplerUS$25.00

Red Lentil Soup

Salads

Green SaladUS$10.00

Greek SaladUS$15.00

Arugula SaladUS$14.00

Entrees

Beef MoussakaUS$31.00

Beef Shish KebabUS$28.00

Chicken Shish KebabUS$26.00

Ground Chicken KebabUS$26.00

Beyti KebabUS$27.00

Urfa KebabUS$26.00

Lamb SautéeUS$26.00

Stuffed EggplantUS$31.00

Veggie MoussakaUS$31.00

Combo GrillUS$35.00

Lamb ChopsUS$39.00

Lamb ShankUS$35.00

Grilled PrawnsUS$31.00

New Zealand Ora King SalmonUS$35.00

Sides

Garlic Truffle Fries

Sautéed Garlic Spinach

Sautéed Mushrooms

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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