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Vero
A True Southern Italian experience. We have created the right mix of food, service, and ambiance to give you the best possible experience in the "Vero" Italian tradition. We believe in the Slow Food movement, and not rushing our guests, so come in, relax, and take your time savoring our dishes, and sharing in our passion for Italy, its culture, and its food.
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Buon Appetito!
55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- fit for foodies(27)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(10)
- romantic(10)
- kid-friendly(8)
Vero Reviews List
Review 1 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Home-cooked Italian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The location is great as it is tucked off University Avenue, so there are plenty of dessert options for afterward, However in comparison to all of the other restaurant options that are available within a 1-mile radius, I would opt for the other establishments. The gnocchi was the highlight of the evening resting atop a light tomato base which complimented the pillow-like dough. Aside form that, nothing worth noting. The demographic was mostly comprised of families, the waiters were attentive until it got busy."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch for two on a Wednesday, 12:30
Superb cuisine, service, and atmosphere. Sangiovese, excellent, leek soup very nice, linguine with clams, wonderful. Espresso, nice pour, nicely done. Bon appetit!"
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
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Review 3 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best in Palo Alto
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What makes Vero great is that it is "fine dining" but in a non-pretentious and simple elegance setup. You can go in jeans and usually get a spot through OpenTable. Showing up without a reservation might require a 10 minute wait. Great outdoor seating and a couch to relax on if you have to wait. Unbelievable pastas and ask for the Spaghetti Carbonara even if not on the menu. Unreal. Ask for Brian's section, he is the best."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Anniversary Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From the moment we walked in it felt like we were in Italy again with the open kithchen and warm inviting atmosphere. Eric, our waiter was one of the best we have ever had. Attentive, great suggestions, friendly. We started with teh special leek/potato soup, perfect for a cool night. Then the fruti di mare salad, delightful. Then the special risotto. Flavors and portions were just great. We were rushing off to a movie so did not get to enjoy dessert, but they looked good. A real shout ot to the restaurant staff, including the bus service. All were part of the low hum of bustling and we really enjoyed this first visit and will be back soon."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Vero always delivers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been at Vero several times. It always delivers...."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top 5 Faves!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Moved here a year ago and I go out almost 6 times a week. I am always looking for a new entry to call "home" in my search for just wonderful restaurants. Never heard of Vero - found it here on OpenTable - looked cute - brought friends and could not have been happier! From the special attention of the staff, to the "wine lessons" for me and my friends, including introductions to new wines - everything was just perfect. I will be back, bringing old friends and new, for this is going to be one of my "Regular" Top 5 Favorites!! In fact, I think I will make a reservation for next week. :-)"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went the night before Mothers Day, so there were a few larger groups. Waiter wasn't very helpful with food choices, but another waiter came by and told us about a couple of items not on menu. Food was served fairly promptly, but not totally heated through on both appetizer and main courses. Waiter barely acknowledged us after taking order and had to be reminded to bring a second glass of wine.
I'd give it another chance because you could tell the food could be really good."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent and the service Outstanding. We were there a little early (6:00p) on a Monday night. Quiet enough to have a great conversation. I highly recommend!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great fun spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Just off the craziness of University Ave in Palo Alto, this very pretty and comfortable restaurant serves excellent Southern Italian food with fresh ingredients. They also have an interesting, thoughtful wine list very fairly priced. We love to return - service is always outstanding, as well."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a great comfortable spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"a great comfortable spot. Charming, friendly service. Pastas are very flavorful, portions are just right, desserts are varied - something for everyone"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent homestyle Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent homestyle Italian food. Seasoning is really nicely balanced. Portions generous. Pasta is perfect al dente every time I have visited. Sauces remind me of eating at agriturismos in Italy. Prices very reasonable, great value. Atmosphere is calm; great place to hold a conversation."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food but poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had the lasagna and it was very good. My friend had the spicy braised beef sugo & parmigiano and it too was very good. The cauliflower soup as a starter was a disappointment. It tasted like pureed cauliflower in water. There was no depth to it. I would go back again and give it another shot. The prices were reasonable for Palo Alto. However, the service wasn't good. We sat and sat for at least 10 minutes. I had to ask someone to get water, then ask someone for menus and then for a waiter just to order wine. Again had to flag him down to place our order. Not cool. It wasn't even busy when we arrived at 6:30. If they could improve the service it would be really good."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
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Review 13 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Okay, But Not A Place I'll Crave
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Vero comes up ranked 3rd in Palo Alto on Open Table, behind Evvias and Tamarine. There is a BIG quality jump between Evvias and Tamarine, and an even bigger jump between Tamarine and Vero. While everyone in our group was pleased with their meal, it's not a place I'll crave to go back to. We ordered a seafood ravioli, a vegetarian ravioli, and a meat lasagna, with an eggplant starter, and salami chocolate dessert. Each main dish had a distinctive flavor, with handmade pasta, and thankfully not over-sauced. The starter was a disappointing slice of eggplant lasagna, similar to the meat lasagna, and therefore not a true starter. Also the dessert was a plate of over-baked, chocolate cookies with ice-cream. The wine list is good."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good, but you have to keep
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good, but you have to keep on the wait staff for things like water & bread. Pasta was excellent."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighborhood Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great dining experience at Vero on Saturday night. We were warmly greeted by the owner and were really well looked after by Brian. The food was exceptionally good. After living in France for several years, I really grew to love Branzino. The Vero version was excellent. The burrata starter was also very good. My wife got a special pasta which was also delicious. After looking for a good neighborhood Italian restaurant for so long, it was great to finally find one.
We will be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food very good except for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food very good except for the fish which was a bit too oily."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WE enjoyed the daily special,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"WE enjoyed the daily special, cod, prepared. The waiter was also great, not over attentive but fun to have around."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Squisito!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The burrata was fresh and so tasty, and the spinach salad was perfection.
The Alaskan cod was the special of the evening, simply prepared and highlighting the freshness with a tomato based broth
The duck breast was perfectly grilled and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and Madeira sauce- not too oily or fatty.
Coffee is fresh per order. The desert with crushed cookie and cocoa powder, served with ice cream, missed for us.
The apple crostata was lacking in adequate. apple filling.
Summary: great meal, only let down was the deserts."
The Alaskan cod was the special of the evening, simply prepared and highlighting the freshness with a tomato based broth
The duck breast was perfectly grilled and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and Madeira sauce- not too oily or fatty.
Coffee is fresh per order. The desert with crushed cookie and cocoa powder, served with ice cream, missed for us.
The apple crostata was lacking in adequate. apple filling.
Summary: great meal, only let down was the deserts."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Vero is our favorite Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Vero is our favorite Italian restaurant in Palo Alto. The food is consistently good and is authentic Italian. It's a small neighborhood restaurant with cozy ambiance. Great homemade pasta and great desserts. A decent selection of wines by the glass. Will definitely keep on coming back!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was slow. Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow. Food was excellent though on the salty side."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2002
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Review 21 for Vero
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, average service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The burrata cheese was delicious! Salmon fresh and perfectly cooked. Server was not very attentive - we needed more bread to go with the cheese starter and we tried to get him 3 times when he passed our table but he was oblivious. It was lunch and there were only 2 other tables in the restaurant at that time so it was not like he was busy."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
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Review 22 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The place for Italian in Palo Alto
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every dish at Vero is a treat. It is what I think of when I am in the mood for Italian food. Service is excellent and the people there are always friendly and upbeat."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A find!!!! Tried this for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A find!!!! Tried this for the first time and it was great! Excellent small plates for appetizers, and the entrees did not disappoint! Veal chop done perfectly, Salmon with olives/zucchini over perfectly wilted spinach, stuffed pork chop - really a treat and will def be back!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The hostess absolutely made
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hostess absolutely made the experience. She was welcoming and efficient - a great first impression. Food was very good for the pricing and the waiters were friendly, helpful and efficient."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Vero
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best Italian in Palo Alto
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Vero is our new favorite Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Vero
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pasta and appetizers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great pasta and appetizers in a comfortable spot. Prices are reasonable and importantly they allow you to bring your own wine!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vero
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate