Namaste Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

4.7

45 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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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Additional information

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 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian

Review summary

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Namaste Indian Cuisine in Palo Alto offers "fantastic Indian food" with a warm and accommodating service. Diners rave about the "outstanding food and service," with dishes like butter chicken and sea bass curry earning high praise. The ambience is "beautiful," providing a cozy setting for both indoor and outdoor dining.

45 Reviews

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Gary
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent as was the service. Noise level was low but we arrived early and the noise picked up a bit.
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PatriciaC
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just love Indian food, and Namaste has very good one, in a very nice area, with easy access.
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Lisa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a complete lunch, which included entree, dal, salad, dessert and naan. Excellent value, delicious food and great service!
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Akhila
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, very friendly & prompt service. Clayton and team are very professional and helpful with food recommendations and service. Will definitely go back!!
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Rachel
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and The Best service. We are so fortunate to live in the Bay Area and to have access to so many great restaurants, especially to Indian food. This place is amongst the best. We sat outside by the heater with our dog and they were extremely accommodating.
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karen
VIP
Tahoe
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant on California Avenue with great Indian food. Service was also very good. Restaurant is fairly quiet and well decorated. A really nice experience especially compared to Zareen which I would rate much lower.
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Monisha
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite go-to restaurants. Food and service are excellent.
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Mary
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was very pleasant. The dishes were delicious. Location is perfect with parking.
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Asha
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Since it’s a small restaurant, I don’t know if it’s always loud but the party seated next to us were obnoxiously loud. Otherwise, the service was excellent and the food was fine.
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ann
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice discovery while looking for local Indian food. Service was excellent and the “host” recommended a nice combo for my friend and me. Variety of beer and wine added to the experience. Highly recommend for food, service and general ambiance.
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FAQs

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 4.7 stars by 45 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

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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

Make a reservation

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 45 people are saying

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