4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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4.8
Noise • Moderate
San Francisco Bay Area
Greek
Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Carol Ann
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2026
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California Central Coast17 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2026
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Dined on 18 October 2026
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Yes, guests report bringing dogs and say staff made their dog feel very comfortable during visits, even calm enough to sleep while they dined.
Yes, TAVERNA - Portola Valley has outdoor seating: guests repeatedly mention a patio and eating outside on pleasant days, with heaters available for cooler evenings.
Yes, TAVERNA - Portola Valley is a second location of Taverna, with the original sister restaurant in Palo Alto.
TAVERNA - Portola Valley feels warm and welcoming, with a pretty, windowed dining room and a flowered patio; reviewers praise its subtle lighting, comfortable decor, and a festive, celebration-friendly vibe.
Guests have dined with their dogs and reported their pets felt comfortable during visits.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.
At TAVERNA - Portola Valley guests commonly describe the portions as generous, reviewers call the plaki bean stew “plentiful, ” note the moussaka is served in a “good portion, ” and praise “generous portions” of chicken and calamari.
Yes, TAVERNA - Portola Valley is frequently recommended for a night out or a date, with guests praising attentive service, complimentary champagne, and an ambience with subtle lighting that made evenings feel special.
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