Experience the authentic flavors of Italy at Caffe Riace, one of the top Italian restaurants in Palo Alto. Specializing in Cucina Siciliana, we craft traditional Italian dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from our farm. Our large private patio promises a dining experience that captures the true essence of Italy. Whether you’re craving classic pasta dishes or farm-to-table specialties, Caffe Riace is the destination for unforgettable Italian dining in Palo Alto.
This Sicilian-inspired cafe has a brightly painted dining room & popular courtyard with a fountain.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 200 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Website: https://www.cafferiace.com/
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Eddy Wang
We passed through this restaurant a few times, and always were attracted by its outdoor setting. We finally had a chance to go there for lunch today, and it was really a pleasantly surprise that the genuine Italian dishes were so delicious, and the price was very reasonable. The restaurant has many beautiful paintings and the settings were clean and comfortable. The outdoor area has many beautiful sculptures, make me feel like dining in Europe. The waitress was friendly and polite. We will dine there more often. I would highly recommend this restaurant to you.
… moreCameron Flores
Our lunch at Cafe Riace turned out to be a wonderful experience. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting and every dish we tried was full of flavor. Visiting on a Friday afternoon meant a calm setting, which allowed the staff to give us their full attention. From the service to the food, everything exceeded expectations. I would happily recommend this spot to friends and look forward to coming back again.
… moreMichelle Barnes
Great outdoor patio with fountain plus delicious pastas! My friend and I visited on a Saturday just after their 11:30am opening and were seated right by the fountain. I ordered the ceppo riace and my friend ordered the gnocchi al pesto. The wait staff also gave a fantastic recommendation on the Cultusboni Chianti, even allowing me to try a taste before pouring me a glass. We were also served delicious fresh bread while waiting for our food. The pastas were both amazing and served in such large portions that we had enough leftovers to take home for a second meal. Highly recommend!
… moreLisa HD
Had a lovely dinner at this beautiful Italian restaurant. We went on a rainy evening and we’re seated inside. We had the tomato mozzarella, which wasn’t very fresh for me. The eggplant appetizer was yum with ricotta cheese slices.
I had the shrimp scampi special which was a bit lemony. Husband has the chicken marsala which was delicious with a glass of red.
It was a nice place, good service and next time I would probably do an afternoon visit as I would love to set in their beautiful patio area.
… moreI had the shrimp scampi special which was a bit lemony. Husband has the chicken marsala which was delicious with a glass of red.
It was a nice place, good service and next time I would probably do an afternoon visit as I would love to set in their beautiful patio area.
Joey M. Delgado
My Wife and I had a really nice lunch at Caffe Riace. Our server, Nancy, was great—very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We chose to sit inside, and it was a really cozy, warm spot with classic Italian decor that felt very inviting.
The food was delicious. She brought out homemade bread with a chopped olive and oil mix that was a great start. For the main course, we had the Carrettiera with grilled prawns and the Linguini Vongole. Both were spot on. We ended with their Namesake Cheesecake, which was excellent. Drinks included a hot green tea and an Arnold Palmer.
It’s a solid, comfortable spot for a high-quality meal. We highly recommend Caffe Riace.
… moreThe food was delicious. She brought out homemade bread with a chopped olive and oil mix that was a great start. For the main course, we had the Carrettiera with grilled prawns and the Linguini Vongole. Both were spot on. We ended with their Namesake Cheesecake, which was excellent. Drinks included a hot green tea and an Arnold Palmer.
It’s a solid, comfortable spot for a high-quality meal. We highly recommend Caffe Riace.
Nilesh Junnarkar
We had great lunch experience at Cafe Riace.
It’s a charming place with great food. We went on a Friday afternoon and the place was empty so we got very attentive service. Food was all round great. I will be recommending this place to my friends and will be visiting again. Maybe trying in the evening. They have some interesting sculptures in the beautiful garden. Overall enjoyed the experience.
… moreIt’s a charming place with great food. We went on a Friday afternoon and the place was empty so we got very attentive service. Food was all round great. I will be recommending this place to my friends and will be visiting again. Maybe trying in the evening. They have some interesting sculptures in the beautiful garden. Overall enjoyed the experience.
Austin Garcia
For the longest time I assumed this was just a coffee or pastry spot because of the name and the signs outside. When we finally decided to come in for dinner a couple of years ago, it completely changed our opinion. It has become our go to place for dinner ever since. The service is outstanding, the patio setting is gorgeous, and the chef Jesus clearly puts real passion and skill into every dish. Always a great experience.
… moreSuvadeep Banerjee
I and my wife went for a weekday anniversary lunch. It was easy to find street side parking on the neighboring street. There were enough empty tables available and we were promptly seated. The inside was quite quaint and charming. We ordered the Melenzane al’aceto as our appetizer with the Linguine Tutto Mare and Ceppe Riace as our main course of pasta. The eggplant item was a slight letdown for us mainlu because we weren’t really expecting a sweet sauce on the eggplant, but that’s how the dish is traditionally made, I suppose, so nothing against the food/restaurant. However, the pasta dishes were exquisite. All of the seafood chunks in the Linguine were succulent, fresh and delicious. The same goes for the sausages in the other pasta. The sauce and cheese were perfectly portioned and made a great pasta dish. Overall, this is a great place to try out Italian dishes.
Last but not the least the owner made our anniversary special by providing complementary tiramisu and cheesecake slice – much appreciated.
… moreLast but not the least the owner made our anniversary special by providing complementary tiramisu and cheesecake slice – much appreciated.
Jon Salerno
In the biz we call this a triple threat. The food was delightful, the atmosphere made me feel like I was transported to a roadside cafe in a small Italian province. Nancy, our host and server, was an absolute joy. Do yourself a favor check it out.
… moreAnnie Jenkins
I’ve passed by this place for years and saw the sandwich boards, given it’s name I thought it was a coffee/pastry shop. Went in there for dinner a couple of years ago and it’s now our favorite dinner spot. The service is top notch, the patio is beautiful and Jesus, the chef, really knows his stuff!
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