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Caffe Riace, Palo Alto, CA

Caffe Riace

4.7
4.7
275 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
200 Sheridan Ave Ste 102, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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 :-)
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 275 people are saying

Caffe Riace reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambience

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Peninsula

    Child-friendly

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Riace is a standout Sicilian restaurant praised for its "extraordinary caring" staff and "exceptional" cuisine. Guests adore the "beautiful patio" adorned with charming statues, perfect for outdoor dining. With dishes like tiramisu and osso bucco, "outstanding food" and "fine professional service" create an unforgettable dining experience. A must-visit gem!
275 Reviews
  1. MarkB VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is outstanding and they work as a team The food is very consistent

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  2. Alan VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant! The food is exceptional, uniquely Sicilian. The outdoor dining on a sunny day is special. But what makes this place over the top is the extraordinary caring of Brenda, one of the owners. When my wife's meal was not entirely to her satisfaction, Brenda went well beyond anything that was called for to make everything right. My wife left raving again about Caffe Riace and what a wonderful place it is. Come. You'll be glad you did. And did I mention that the Tiramisu is like no other.

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  3. Carol

    San Francisco86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Two of us had the osso bucco, a richly sauced piece of oxtail with a perfectly cooked piece of meat which just fell off the bone. Neither of us could finish the large portion so took it home. Two of us had seafood pasta which they enjoyed, commenting about the delicious sauce and wealth of seafood. They finished their plates! The fifth of our group enjoyed her calamari steak finding it tender. All in all it was a delightful evening, with excellent service and a nice Italian red wine. We will be back to try the outside patio when it gets a bit warmer.

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  4. Peter

    San Francisco54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plenty of nearby parking. Friendly greeting and prompt seating. Outstanding food: arancini, pasta, canoli and affogato.

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  5. Nancy Feliz

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Sicilian restaurant is a true gem! The warm ambiance and rustic decor complement the flavors. The patio is beautiful, decorated with charming statues. Every dish we tried was flavorful, from the arancini to the cheesecake. Staff were friendly, great price point. A must-visit for anyone craving Sicilian cuisine!

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  6. Mark

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great caprese salad and great service. A simple and perfect lunch

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  7. Darshini

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Valentine’s Day dinner!!! Delicious food, impeccable service & romantic ambience. Highly recommended!.

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  8. sandra

    San Francisco283 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t eaten here in 35 years, it was very disappointing, while the staff was pleasant as could be. Arancini was cold, pasta gluey and lasagne tasteless and no eggplant taste, Sorry, but you asked.

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  9. Steve

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We're longtime residents of the area but only discovered Cafe Riace last night. What a delightful experience. The menu is not fancy, but the selections we had (dishes of eggplant, caprese, canneloni and salmon) were all delicious. Fine professional service. We met the owners, who own four other respected restaurants, including the better known and much loved Osteria Toscana in downtown Palo Alto. Cafe Riace's location a few blocks south of the busy restaurant district on California Ave. is off the beaten track, but that makes parking super easy. It's also a spacious restaurant (but still with a cozy feel), including a lovely outdoor eating area (replete with statues of Roman gods and goddesses) which means a quieter atmosphere .

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  10. Bert VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! The food was great, the service relaxed but attentive. Highly recommended!
    Caffe RiaceResponded on 24 January 2025
    Hello Bert, It’s wonderful to hear about your great evening at Caffe Riace! Enjoying the food and experiencing relaxed, yet attentive service truly makes for a memorable visit. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated! Thank You, Giuseppe Caffe Riace

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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 275 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
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
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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 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Café
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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