Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

4.8

56 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly
Neighborhood 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 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 272-6941
Website
https://namasteindiabistro.com/palo-alto/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
447 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

CHANA MASALA$17.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with onion and tomatoes
ALOO GOBI$17.50
Organic red skin potatoes, Watsonville cauliflower, onion, tomato, ginger, and cilantro.
MALAI KOFTA$17.95
Homemade cottage cheese and vegetable dumpling cooked in tomato and cashew sauce.
SAAG PANEER$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 MASALA$20.50
Roasted chicken breast, slowly simmered in tomato cream sauce.
BUTTER CHICKEN$19.95
Shredded tandoori chicken, slowly simmered in tomato cream sauce.
CHICKEN CURRY$19.95
Boneless chicken in spices tomato and onion sauce.
LAMB ROGAN JOSH$20.50
Stewed Colorado lamb chunks, blend of spices, brown onion, and tomatoes
LAMB MALABAR $21.00
Boneless lamb cube, curry leaf, mustard seed, garlic and coconut milk
SALMON CURRY$20.50
Salmon cube cooked in tomato, mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaf, coconut milk and spices
SHRIMP CURRY$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 CHICKEN$22.00
Chicken leg on bone in a traditional classic tandoor marinade skewered in clay oven.
RACK OF LAMB$26.95
Australian lamb rack, marinated in hung yogurt and exotic spices skewered in clay oven
TANDOORI SALMON$25.50
Grilled salmon fillet flavored with herbs and spices skewered in clay oven.
TANDOORI SHRIMP$24.50
Tiger prawns marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered in clay oven served with chutneys.

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian
Peninsula
Healthy

Review summary

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Namaste Indian Cuisine in Palo Alto offers "fantastic food" with a variety that delights every palate. Patrons praise the "excellent service" and accommodating staff, ensuring dietary needs are met. The atmosphere is intimate, with some unique menu items that stand out. Perfect for those seeking "the best Indian restaurant" experience in the Bay Area.

56 Reviews

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Sush VIP
San Francisco35 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
With all the reviews, we were excited to try this as a date spot. It is not.. it is noisy and crowded. The food itself is average at best and that’s not taking Palo Alto prices into account, which then makes it not worth it really. Service was hurried and impersonal. It seemed like it was about packing as many people into the small space. The paintings and the decor are beautiful, so that was the highlight for our party.
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Daniel VIP
Minneapolis66 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a very nice group lunch as Namaste! We were able to be seated right away on a Saturday for lunch. Great variety of naan and both veg and non-veg selections were solid. Portion size was good for CA.
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Stephen
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, excellent service and comfortable setting with easy parking. Best Indian cuisine in Palo Alto. It’s all about the execution of the dishes which they do with perfection!
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SRKN
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and great food. The ambience is good too
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Mohit
London21 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 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 Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 16, 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 Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 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 Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 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 Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 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 Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 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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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 56 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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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

Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

VEGETARIAN CURRY THALI

CHANA MASALA$17.00

ALOO GOBI$17.50

MALAI KOFTA$17.95

SAAG PANEER$18.95

CHICKEN | LAMB | SEAFOOD CURRY THALI

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA$20.50

BUTTER CHICKEN$19.95

CHICKEN CURRY$19.95

LAMB ROGAN JOSH$20.50

LAMB MALABAR $21.00

SALMON CURRY$20.50

SHRIMP CURRY$21.50

TANDOORI THALI

TANDOORI CHICKEN$22.00

RACK OF LAMB$26.95

TANDOORI SALMON$25.50

TANDOORI SHRIMP$24.50

What 56 people are saying

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