The Best Places To Eat In Sunnyvale, California

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This Persian restaurant, run by Middle Eastern expats, serves some of the most succulent kababs in town. With an extensive menu comprising of a variety of kababs, stews and rice, it is as good as Persian cuisine can get. The ambience is casual, and the traditional interiors with Persian art and paintings add a nice touch to the experience.

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden has classic favorites and some very intriguing dishes on the menu. For those who are new to this cuisine, Indo-Chinese is the Indian adaptation of Chinese cooking techniques and seasonings. The ambiance is uppity casual with classy interiors and dim lighting. It gets very crowded on weekends with long waits, so plan to visit early to get a good table.

Sawa Sushi offers an Omakase-style fine-dining experience. Now, this means that there is no menu here. The restaurant is open only for dinner and by reservation only, so call in at least a few hours ahead and book a seat.

Saravanaa Bhavan is a very popular chain serving South Indian cuisine and features an ambiance that is very casual and sometimes a little noisy. The food is a change from usual Indian food staples, with an emphasis on serving authentic South Indian vegetarian food.

This Mexican cantina, serves home-style Mexican specialties like chicken with mole. The casual and relaxed ambiance, with many television screens, makes it a great place to kick back and catch a game. Roberto’s is known for their margaritas, and tequila lovers must not miss the guided tequila-tasting sessions.

Dish Dash is a top-notch Middle Eastern restaurant located in the posh Sunnyvale downtown area. The ambience is trendy and romantic with inviting Mediterranean décor. There is also patio seating facing Murphy Street, which is perfect for spring and summer evenings. The crowd and the wait time in the restaurant is a testimony to its popularity.

Pezzella’s is a quaint family owned restaurant that has served traditional home-style Italian food since the 1950s. Rustic old-world ambience, a friendly atmosphere, patio seating and delicious delicacies make Pezzella’s a favorite among Italian cuisine lovers. They are a vegetarian-friendly restaurant, and the chef is always happy to customize dishes.