Cuisines and Dishes at Lavanda:
- Italian
- Mediterranean
Lavanda
185 University Ave,
Palo Alto
CA
94301
lavandarestaurant.com (650) 321-3514
Menu for Lavanda
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Ratings and Reviews for Lavanda
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Apr 14 2012
Kacie D. via Yelp
They have the most interesting food. I believe it's Croatian or Mediterranean. We had a wide variety of food and it was all excellent and unique....read more
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Mar 15 2012
rtln s. via Yelp
The food here has been reliably delicious, all of it, since they opened, can't believe it's ten years ago. Never had anything bad, never had anything but a...read more
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Mar 11 2012
Agustinus T. via Yelp
We had a big group which couldn't get reservation at more popular place few days ahead but this place could. We got bunch of appetizers but I only...read more
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Sep 05 2008
annienonomus via Citysearch
I eat out in Palo Alto almost every night. I gave this place a couple tries late last year, because the wine list was so good. Th...read more
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Jun 22 2008
chipoverstreet via Citysearch
The food is pretty good, despite the somewhat small portions. Just be prepared for a smug, indignent wait staff. Truly unbelievabl...read more
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Feb 23 2008
majoreaterouter via Citysearch
Went for a nice night out and picked Lavanda. Was extremely relieved to find valet parking (which became an issue, but save that f...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
With a glass chandelier in the rotunda and muted earthy colors, this restaurant sets a casually romantic mood, appropriate for anything from a second date to a big-time anniversary. A very hip reservation on the Peninsula, Lavanda features a sizable wine-tasting bar in addition to the dining room area.
The Food
A modern fusion of Italian and New American cuisines. Begin with roasted artichokes in pepper-flecked, oil-and-vinegar marinade, or roasted eggplant puree and marinated mushrooms. The pastas are the least pricey main courses and, luckily, they're also some of the best, especially rich ricotta gnocchi blanketed in brown butter-sage sauce. Roasted chicken breast is another winner, stuffed with Gorgonzola and chard and covered in a blend of white wine and tomato sauce. Desserts are excellent, such as a warm chocolate cake with caramel sauce and caramelized pear crostata with vanilla gelato and brandy sauce.
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