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Naschmarkt (NASH-MARKed) is a family-owned and operated premier and authentic Austrian restaurant that has been proudly serving the Palo Alto area and beyond since June 2011. Since then, our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience. The restaurant is named after the largest open-air produce market in Vienna, Austria. Austria’s history and geography influence much of its cuisine. Austria was once the center of the large Austro-Hungarian Empire stretching from France to Russia and from the Baltic Sea to Turkey, imparting a varied heritage to Austria’s cuisine.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2323 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 561-3202
Website: https://naschmarktpaloalto.com/
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Reviews
Debisree Ray
It was a weeknight when we decided to stop by this Austrian restaurant for dinner with a friend who was visiting town. We started by sharing a bowl of garlic soup, and I honestly hadn’t tasted anything like it before. It was rich and creamy, with a strong garlicky aroma and topped with fried, slightly burnt garlic. Perfectly comforting for a winter evening. They also drizzled a bit of chili oil on top, which added a lovely kick and really elevated the dish. Highly recommended.
For the mains, I ordered the classic veal schnitzel, served with potato salad. The potato salad was very simple and traditional, a bit on the blander side, with cucumber and dill. However, it paired well with the schnitzel. The veal itself was excellent: crispy, well-fried, and made with good-quality meat. I did wish it had a touch more seasoning inside, but honestly, fried food rarely disappoints.
My friend went with the goulash, which came with a cheesy macaroni-style side, somewhat similar to mac and cheese, though not exactly the same. The goulash was hearty and flavorful, with tender chunks of meat and a dollop of sour cream on top. Very filling and satisfying.
We ended the meal with an Austrian chocolate cake served with whipped cream. It was simple, deeply chocolatey, and made with good-quality chocolate, no frills, just really well done.
Overall, we loved the entire meal. The portions were generous, the service was excellent, and the staff was warm and attentive. The restaurant was lively and fully packed when we visited, which says a lot. Definitely a spot I’d highly recommend if you’re in the mood for classic Austrian comfort food.
… moreFor the mains, I ordered the classic veal schnitzel, served with potato salad. The potato salad was very simple and traditional, a bit on the blander side, with cucumber and dill. However, it paired well with the schnitzel. The veal itself was excellent: crispy, well-fried, and made with good-quality meat. I did wish it had a touch more seasoning inside, but honestly, fried food rarely disappoints.
My friend went with the goulash, which came with a cheesy macaroni-style side, somewhat similar to mac and cheese, though not exactly the same. The goulash was hearty and flavorful, with tender chunks of meat and a dollop of sour cream on top. Very filling and satisfying.
We ended the meal with an Austrian chocolate cake served with whipped cream. It was simple, deeply chocolatey, and made with good-quality chocolate, no frills, just really well done.
Overall, we loved the entire meal. The portions were generous, the service was excellent, and the staff was warm and attentive. The restaurant was lively and fully packed when we visited, which says a lot. Definitely a spot I’d highly recommend if you’re in the mood for classic Austrian comfort food.
George Z
Total Score: 5.75
Bathroom: 4/5
Decent stone brick bathroom
Customer Service: 4.25/5
Very nice and checked up on us frequently
Ambiance: 4/5
Moody lighting fancy restaurant vibes
Food: 3/5
A bit too deconstructed for me. Wished it was an actual pot pie. Also the soup was like lowkey so sweet for some reason.
Wow: -0.5/1
Hella overpriced
Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW
… moreBathroom: 4/5
Decent stone brick bathroom
Customer Service: 4.25/5
Very nice and checked up on us frequently
Ambiance: 4/5
Moody lighting fancy restaurant vibes
Food: 3/5
A bit too deconstructed for me. Wished it was an actual pot pie. Also the soup was like lowkey so sweet for some reason.
Wow: -0.5/1
Hella overpriced
Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW
Joe Lantz
Sat outside and enjoyed the afternoon breeze while getting some of the best most polite fast service. Drinks were delivered quickly. Recomdations for plates was spot on and the food was delicious. Sorry the pictures of plates are half empty but the food was so good I forgot to take pictures
… moreWong Ohana
Stopped in for a Saturday night dinner. Food was very tasty! Service was good. Atmosphere was lovely. We ordered the recommended homemade pretzel, Jager schnitzel and Hungarian Beef Goulash. Extensive wine list. We will return!
… moreF Z
A pretty decent restaurant serving Austrian cuisine. I enjoyed the food here. Pretty good atmosphere and warm customer service.
Sausage Trio: Three types of pork sausage with red cabbage, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, and potato salad. The sausages have a crispy skin and balanced flavor; I enjoyed the paprika wurst most. The refreshing potato salad includes cucumber and sour cream, with fennel adding a unique touch.
The classic Wiener Schnitzel made of veal is well executed, with an enticing golden crust and tender, thin meat. It’s served on a warm plate with right temperature.
I really liked the Sachertorte, a traditional Austrian chocolate cake. This delightful dessert features dense chocolate layers with a thin layer of apricot preserves, covered in dark chocolate icing, and paired with unsweetened whipped cream. The mix of chocolate and lightly sour apricot was enjoyable. While some might find it a bit dry compared to softer butter sponge cakes, it’s a famous Austrian treat worth trying. The chef did an excellent job bringing it to the Bay Area.
The pork belly is okay, IMO the large piece pork belly has good presentation but the center isn’t very flavorful. Would skip this and try something else next time.
… moreSausage Trio: Three types of pork sausage with red cabbage, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, and potato salad. The sausages have a crispy skin and balanced flavor; I enjoyed the paprika wurst most. The refreshing potato salad includes cucumber and sour cream, with fennel adding a unique touch.
The classic Wiener Schnitzel made of veal is well executed, with an enticing golden crust and tender, thin meat. It’s served on a warm plate with right temperature.
I really liked the Sachertorte, a traditional Austrian chocolate cake. This delightful dessert features dense chocolate layers with a thin layer of apricot preserves, covered in dark chocolate icing, and paired with unsweetened whipped cream. The mix of chocolate and lightly sour apricot was enjoyable. While some might find it a bit dry compared to softer butter sponge cakes, it’s a famous Austrian treat worth trying. The chef did an excellent job bringing it to the Bay Area.
The pork belly is okay, IMO the large piece pork belly has good presentation but the center isn’t very flavorful. Would skip this and try something else next time.
Michelle Gonzalez
We have never had a bad meal here. Highly recommend the pretzel, spatzel, and salmon. As for desert, you can’t miss the apple strudel. Service is very attentive. Noise level is perfect. Good place for families or dates. Bathroom is also always clean.
… moreWook Chung
Perhaps I’m being a tad bit unfair here. Rarely do I remove stars when the food, service, atmosphere are all perfect. But due to the price and the portions, I’m not sure if I can justify a perfect overall experience. For reference, we were there for happy hour / light food and the bill came out to be $100+ per head.
Naschmarkt made a mark in Campbell and when it first started to make waves in the Bay Area, it was known for its authentic Austrian sausages, pretzels, spatzles and beer, served in a setting where you’d think you’re in Europe. The joint was small enough to give you the village pub vibe but truly well done in a way that there was no such experience around town. I remember many years ago a perfect date night.
Naschmarkt Palo Alto is a welcome expansion and the team is now playing major league. Naschmarkt hasn’t been coy here but rather doubled down. The interior is impeccable and a perfect high-end European bistro / pub with that Austrian feel. The food is great as ever with awesome service. And a wide selection of brews and at this point, you can’t pick a better place for an after-work foor and beer.
But this is exactly where the place starts to be confusing. Justifying their high prices (which I guess they gradually raised during their popularity rise), the restaurant is absolutely ostracizing the casual crowd, the stop-by ad hoc vibe, and thus also losing the essence of a homely village pub. Just how much do you want to pay for 3 sausages? Good ones I may say. But this isn’t steak is it? Also the portions are tiny. Are we doing Michelin-star style 15-course meal portions here? Is this place a joint for stopping by for a beer and bratwurst? Or are we now competing with sushi and steak?
I understand that Palo Alto is expensive. But what made Naschmarkt great in the first place wasn’t just food and drinks, but also the fact that you could enjoy comfort food with a comforting experience. And this is very much forgotten in Naschmarkt Palo Alto.
I don’t have to dine in an interior like a magainze shot when all I want are pretzels, sausages, and beer at a decent price, worrying about ordering too little. Please reconfigure the balance. Individual happy hour / light dinner prices at $100+ per head just doesn’t work.
… moreNaschmarkt made a mark in Campbell and when it first started to make waves in the Bay Area, it was known for its authentic Austrian sausages, pretzels, spatzles and beer, served in a setting where you’d think you’re in Europe. The joint was small enough to give you the village pub vibe but truly well done in a way that there was no such experience around town. I remember many years ago a perfect date night.
Naschmarkt Palo Alto is a welcome expansion and the team is now playing major league. Naschmarkt hasn’t been coy here but rather doubled down. The interior is impeccable and a perfect high-end European bistro / pub with that Austrian feel. The food is great as ever with awesome service. And a wide selection of brews and at this point, you can’t pick a better place for an after-work foor and beer.
But this is exactly where the place starts to be confusing. Justifying their high prices (which I guess they gradually raised during their popularity rise), the restaurant is absolutely ostracizing the casual crowd, the stop-by ad hoc vibe, and thus also losing the essence of a homely village pub. Just how much do you want to pay for 3 sausages? Good ones I may say. But this isn’t steak is it? Also the portions are tiny. Are we doing Michelin-star style 15-course meal portions here? Is this place a joint for stopping by for a beer and bratwurst? Or are we now competing with sushi and steak?
I understand that Palo Alto is expensive. But what made Naschmarkt great in the first place wasn’t just food and drinks, but also the fact that you could enjoy comfort food with a comforting experience. And this is very much forgotten in Naschmarkt Palo Alto.
I don’t have to dine in an interior like a magainze shot when all I want are pretzels, sausages, and beer at a decent price, worrying about ordering too little. Please reconfigure the balance. Individual happy hour / light dinner prices at $100+ per head just doesn’t work.
M Ng
Went with a very large group on a Saturday night and it was good overall. Food was delicious and filling, but did take a while to come out (but they all came out at once). The servers were really attentive and would take away dirtied plates utensils between appetizer and entree.
Reasons why not 5 stars: restaurant was a bit loud – had a bit of a hard time hearing people in my group in conversation. Also this place practices the slightly shady “sparkling water or still?” thing. Charged us $9 per bottle of sparkling water consumed – and servers would constantly refill as well. Which as a higher end sort of place is pretty common, but as people more used to casual eateries the practice is still kind of gross, imo.
… moreReasons why not 5 stars: restaurant was a bit loud – had a bit of a hard time hearing people in my group in conversation. Also this place practices the slightly shady “sparkling water or still?” thing. Charged us $9 per bottle of sparkling water consumed – and servers would constantly refill as well. Which as a higher end sort of place is pretty common, but as people more used to casual eateries the practice is still kind of gross, imo.
B. MIchael McFarland
Extremely good service. Very friendly staff. Surprised at how busy it was for a Tuesday night, but there was never a table open for more than a few minutes, and when our food came, I understood why. I started with the garlic soup, which was thick and creamy with scrumptious garlic flavors but not overwhelmingly potent. The goat cheese salad was huge and could have been a meal in and of itself. I ordered the Jager Schnitzel, easily enough to share. The pork was perfectly tender, almost didn’t need a knife to cut it. The sauce was delicious, the mushrooms a perfect compliment as was the broccolini, though one spear was not enough. The accompanying spâtzle was moist yet firm and not slimy as it all to often is at other places. While the price point was a little off putting, the meal was very very good. The only drawback is how loud the restaurant is.
… moreVictor
Delicious Austrian food conveniently located on California Ave. While the food is on the pricier side, every dish ordered was absolutely delicious.
Ordered the scallop appetizer and while it was super delicious, it’s quite price for the amount of food you’re getting. Get it if you have no qualms about spending.
The New York Strip Steak Main dish was quite tasty. Great value, lots of meat and perfectly cooked while being very tender.
Ordered a variety of dessert options to share with the group at the table and came away impressed. Vanilla soufflé was delicate, light and fluffy and the highlight. The apple strudel and chocolate cake was quite delicious as well.
Overall you can’t go wrong here, easy to make reservations even the day before for a dinner time reservation. Service was exceptional and we were well taken care of.
… moreOrdered the scallop appetizer and while it was super delicious, it’s quite price for the amount of food you’re getting. Get it if you have no qualms about spending.
The New York Strip Steak Main dish was quite tasty. Great value, lots of meat and perfectly cooked while being very tender.
Ordered a variety of dessert options to share with the group at the table and came away impressed. Vanilla soufflé was delicate, light and fluffy and the highlight. The apple strudel and chocolate cake was quite delicious as well.
Overall you can’t go wrong here, easy to make reservations even the day before for a dinner time reservation. Service was exceptional and we were well taken care of.