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PampasvsEvvia
Pampas and Evvia are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Evvia ranks slightly higher than Pampas. Evvia ranks #3 in San Jose with praise from 5 publications such as Rough Guide, Zagat and Gayot.
Pampas
Michelin Guide
San Francisco Chronicle
Gayot
Zagat
529 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1602
From $25/night
Michelin Guide "The sexy decor befits this Brazilian churrascaria, which specializes in authentic rodfzio meals with limitless roasted meats stealing the scene."
San Francisco Chronicle "Pampas specializes in Brazilian churrasco - the centuries-old fireside and barbecue cooking style of the gauchos." Full review
Gayot13.0
"This luxe Brazilian-style steakhouse presents an edible carnival for carnivores, and redefines the concept of meat on a stick." Full review
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Pampas Restaurant Review: A modern presentation of Brazil's "churrasco" dining, Pampas' lofty 8,000-plus square-foot space avoids an airplane hangar-esque feel due to the warmth of a walnut-lined cocktail bar, a lounge accented with earthy furnishings such as acacia wood stools, and a cleverly designed tri-level dining area.
Zagat4.0
""All the perfectly seasoned meat you can eat" comes to your table via "friendly" skewer-wielding waiters at this "upscale" Palo Alto Brazilian churrascaria featuring "tender" rodizio meats." Full review
Evvia Michelin Guide
Rough Guide San Francisco Chronicle Gayot Zagat Michelin Guide
420 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
From $25/night
Michelin Guide "Palo Alto denizens are lucky to have Evvia in their town, and they know it. The place is popular among the business crowds at lunch and Palo Alto residents at dinner."
Rough Guide "California/Greek lamb dishes such as paidakia amisia and ami kapama, as well as baked fish and other Hellenic faves, served in a cosy yet elegant dining room."
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"The Greek taverna-like interior, with a wall of colored bottles, an immense fireplace with rustic pots on the side, and the open kitchen, remains about as fresh as the day it opened." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Sophisticated Greek cuisine prepared in an open kitchen served in pleasant, airy environs." Full review
Zagat4.7
"“Everything’s delicious” – from the “must-try” octopus to the “grilled-to-perfection” lamb – at this Palo Alto Greek taverna." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Inviting with its rustic wood beams, hanging copper pots and roaring wood-burning fireplace, this central Palo Alto spot is a draw for Maserati-driving tech billionaires by day and couples in the evening" Full review
