The Essence - Livermore

4.4

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

At The Essence Redefining Indian food we invite you to indulge in the finest Indian cuisine in an atmosphere of luxury and refinement. Whether you are a connoisseur of Indian food or a first-time explorer, our restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of India in every bite. Exquisite Ambiance, Culinary Excellence, Artful Presentation, Impeccable Service, Exclusive Wine and Beverage Pairings, Private Dining and Events
Book your table today and let us transport you to a world of exquisite flavors and timeless elegance.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 783-2425
Website
http://essenceusa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Neighborhood
Livermore
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

M
Mandar
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience and tasty food. This one is on top of mind whenever we think of dining out for whatever reason..
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Average food, not outstanding. Tag line said that redefining Indian Food. But in reality, it was just an average run of the mill Dhaba food. Overpriced for the quality and quantity.
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Alnadi
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and solid food! Will def be back. The ambiance is classy and welcoming
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MARY
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
i made rsvp for 8.00 pm didnt get table till 8.30 very bad service but still i tip drinks come after we finish eating it was my friend birthday we drove 1 hour to celebrate very bad service no birthday wishes or nothing will never refer no one
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AnandK
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambience, great food, authentic taste, good service !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I informed the front desk of the reso when we came in and he acknowledged it. The table they chose for us had chairs only so we asked for a booth - the waiter told us those were reserved and didn’t allow us to sit there. Then half hour after we sat down, the restaurant called me to see if I was going to make the reso - I had to remind him that we were already seated inside the restaurant and that I had told him about the reservations when we came in. He was clearly not paying attention at all. After the meal was almost over, my husband had to remind them that we were celebrating a birthday. The waiter said we could purchase a dessert if we wanted. Once again, they clearly were not paying attention and/or the least bit interested in accommodating customers who went out of their way to make reservations. I should mention that the restaurant was very empty on a Saturday at 6pm so not sure what they preoccupied with. On the plus side, the chef made great food so we’ll give em that.
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DebraH
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
First time dining here in Springtown area. We really enjoyed the food, good flavors. Better than most Indian food in the area. We will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. Every single meal was highly appreciated by all 3 of us. The restaurant is very nice with indian music playing enough to appreciate but not too much to not disturb conversations at the table. Service was great and price reasonable. Will come back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance. Food was good; some dishes were overly salty for my taste. Great service.
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AmyC
San Francisco
23 reviews
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue but service lousy. Waiters are rude and unaccommodating. They have poor wine selection and red wine by glass tasted like turning to vinegar. Takes them 20 minutes to make a mixed drink. They bring food out in stages rather than all at once. Food was poor quality. Garlic nan bread was best thing on the menu. First time we went food was decent but service bad and slow. Second time all was bad. We wont be back.
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FAQs

The Essence - Livermore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 783-2425.

The Essence - Livermore is rated 4.4 stars by 20 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 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Livermore
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://essenceusa.com/
Phone number
(925) 783-2425

The Essence - Livermore

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