Barbayani Greek Taverna

4.5

275 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

**For parties of 15 or more, kindly call our Events Manager
Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 or email robertm@barbayanitaverna.com.**

Hospitality in ancient Greece is a timeless tradition deeply woven into the fabric of its culture. In the Mediterranean, a region historically known as a melting pot of diverse cultures and cuisines, this spirit of hospitality was not only a virtue but a sacred duty. From the early times of city-states to the present day, the people of Greece have welcomed weary travelers as if they were guests from the gods themselves. This tradition is a testament to the enduring values of generosity, kindness, and warmth that have characterized Greek society for millennia. Whether it’s a simple offering of food and shelter or the sharing of stories and experiences, the essence of Greek hospitality remains as vibrant and essential today as it was in the days of Homer’s epic tales.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 405-6087
Website
http://www.barbayanitaverna.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
Private party facilities
Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!

Location
388 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022-2805
Neighborhood
Los Altos
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbayani Greek Taverna offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "wonderful ambience" and "outstanding food." The restaurant is beautifully decorated, making diners feel like they're in Greece. While service can be inconsistent, the attentive staff and varied menu featuring "amazing food" make it a gem in Los Altos.

275 Reviews

M
Mary
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit for Christmas dinner was excellent, as always. We love this restaurant. It’s almost like being in Greece!!! Our waitress, Ria, was wonderful! Merry Christmas, everyone!!!
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Barbara
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit here. The menu is extensive. Dishes we tried very good, seabass with a flavor rich vegetable stew, dayboat scallops with a mushroom risotto. Presentation of the food was gorgeous, including fresh flowers on the plates (orchids this time)!. The interior is beautiful with dramatic light-scaping, tall ceilings, pops of color, yet serene. Table service was attentive. We had a lovely evening and will return.
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kim
VIP
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Love this place! Keeps getting better & better
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Marcia
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, service and ambience. I highly recommend this place. Have always a great time with friends and family here.
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florence
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent fresh fish! We keep coming back again and again!
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Ginny
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is usually delicious, but this lady time the sea bass was fishy, the tuna was tough and flavorless and the risotto was very unappetizing looking and a small portion. Very disappointing. The noise level in both rooms was unacceptable. The front room had live music so loud it was impossible to talk and the back room has terrible acoustics. We will not return.
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Katherine
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal until last night. I ordered the lamb chops which I have had before. These came to the table barely warm and were raw in the middle. I sent them back to be cooked more. I got a new plate back with much less chard and chops that were charred to the bone. The flavor was still good. The restaurant was very busy last night and the room I had requested was full , so we were seated elsewhere which was fine. I hope this isn't a trend for Barbayani and just a one off.
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jody
VIP
Central Coast
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The beet salad was delicious. The lemon soup good but nothing special. The restaurant is lovely but the noise level is really high and it was not even that busy as we were there for lunch. Also the temperature was freezing. We actually left so we could warm up.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Avoid the Greek fries, not authentic at all and crinkle cut like the frozen kind. Also the saganaki was too salty. Other than that, everything else was generally good especially the pear dessert.
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Monique
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very special place. Wonderful service and authentic food, gorgeous wine. We loved it.
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FAQs

Barbayani Greek Taverna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 405-6087.

Barbayani Greek Taverna is rated 4.5 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

388 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022-2805

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Los Altos
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.barbayanitaverna.com/
Phone number
(650) 405-6087
Catering
Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!
Private party facilities
Please call Robert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 for parties of 14 or more!

Barbayani Greek Taverna

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What 275 people are saying

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