Mantra Restaurant & Lounge
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 322-3500
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Hamilton Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm , Thu-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5.30pm-12:30am, Sat 4:30pm-12:30am, Sun 4:30-10:30pm
Message from Mantra Restaurant & Lounge
Michael Bauer Top 100 Restaurant featuring Californian/Indian cuisine
- Progressive California Cuisine
- Incredible Wine List & Events
- Hip and Chic Daru Lounge
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Editorial Review for Mantra Restaurant & Lounge – by Jo Abbie
In Short
Innovative Californian cuisine with a smattering of Indian flavors provides options in this fine-dining establishment. Executive Chef Sachin Chopra's training in both America and India is evident in eclectic dishes such as the Shrimp "Vinhaleaux" appetizer and the entrée of Prosciutto Wrapped Swordfish with tomato infused oil and sautéed artichokes. Separate tasting menus cater to meat eaters and vegetarians; wine pairings are available at an additional cost.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe adjoining Daru Lounge offers a select few wines from each category by the glass, genuine Indian beer, a witty and seductive array of cocktails and small-plate fare such as Kumamoto oysters, Samosas and Yellowfin tuna ribbons with tofu and orange oil.
The ExtrasThe restaurant can cater specials events and also offers private rooms for onsite parties.
What to DrinkThe restaurant's wine list ventures farther than most, offering wines from an array of nations and regions, including Spain, France's Loire Valley, New Zealand's Marlborough and India's Nashik wine-growing region.
User Reviews for Mantra Restaurant & Lounge
09/26/2008 Posted by lisahazarika
We decided to try out Mantra and must say that they have a great place. There was live music on that Saturday evening. However we were disappointed with the food. We had the chicken curry and arugula-cheese platter with naan and found it to be really ordinary. Specially for the price for each of them. It was almost $18-$19 per plate and didnt taste very good.The dessert we had was nice (cant remember the name now but it was a torte). I would skip this place the next time I am in University ave area..there are other good eateries!
04/19/2008 Posted by Lekh
I went with a friend of mine for a casual dinner. The best samosas I have ever had. I focus on the little things like chutneys and raitas and Chef Sachin Chopra delivered what I have been looking for over 9 years in US now - both were the best by far. Sure the items on the menu were a bit expensive (Entre: 18-50 I guess), but food quantities were quite generous. We knew we ordered a bit extra, but the left overs laster me for 2 full meals. Our total bill was $87 (plus tip) - not bad huh!! I haven't tried their non-veg menu yet, but can't wait to go again.... at the very least once.... If you like authentic Indian food, made and served gourmet style and don't mind paying that little extra price, then you have to give this a try. Hope you like it just as much too.
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