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Cafe Vitale

4.6 (355)
$30 and under
Italian
987 FREMONT AVE, Los Altos, CA 94024

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Cafe Vitale

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Los Altos

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Cafe Vitale was born out of a passion in 2010 to offer fresh, high quality food to our local community. We wanted to create a place where friends and family could meet, relax and enjoy a wholesome meal, a healthful snack or a cup of coffee together. Whether it’s a casual meeting or a special occasion. We hope to create a hometown environment with an upscale flare. Our mission is to become an asset to our community, offering great food at competitive prices and extending excellent customer service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(355)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Vitale delights with "wonderful meals" and "exceptionally good" service, making it a beloved local gem. Diners praise the "delicious food" and "friendly atmosphere," with the Italian comfort food consistently impressing guests. While occasional service delays and noise are noted, the overall experience remains a "first rate" choice for dining.
355 Reviews
  1. Pete

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I would have given a 5 star, except of a few things: We made a reservation at 6:30 PM, but we ended up having to wait for 15 minutes to be seated. In the past a corkage fee was not charged, but it was this time (perhaps the policy changed, so this is not as big a deal). The quality of the food was not as good as the previous visits. I hope this is more of an anomoly than the norm going forward.

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  2. Michele Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious with great service. Look forward to dine there again soon.

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  3. Babu

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience and ambiance Salmon was delicious and service was excellent.

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  4. John

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Gisela was charming. The food is always amazing which is why we keep coming back, often with company!

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  5. Fred

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, as usual. Outside tables in the hot sun so we ate inside. Not crowded but moderate noise level. Our favorite restaurant.

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  6. Steven Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unusually slow food service (for entrees) Friday night. Food was great when it came, however.

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  7. bert

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Cafe Vitale often over the last 5+ years. I continues to provide wonderful meals and the service is exceptionally good. I would recommend all to give it t a try when you opportunity arises. They provide a great menu for Bothe lunch and dinner.

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  8. Roxanne

    San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food always good, although it was unusually crowded this time. Our waitress was friendly but quite busy, our wine bottle was delivered by someone who made it clear "this was not her table, she was just helping out". She was obviously being stretchend to her limit. In short, we substituted potatoes for spaghetti on one dish and was charged an extra $13.00, we ordered two salmon dishes, and one person is gluten free. When the dishes arrived, I asked which one is gluten free, "she responded they both are". Then we found an additional fee of $4.00 for one of the Salmon because she specified Gluten Free- the dish is naturally gluten free! Should not have been a separate charge Our waitress was less than happy when we brought it to her attention and did adjust the bill for the "Gluten Free" charge as well as the spaghetti substitute as we were not informed there would be a substitute charge. In short, check your bill!!!! Mistakes happen everywhere, not just here.

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  9. Lorraine Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! It’s a local gem! On this particular evening, we had a brand new server, and she was awesome! She was being trained but was really attentive and did really well! We are fairly regular visitors here, and I realized today with a few negative experiences at other restaurants lately, I really should give 5 star reviews to the reliable local establishments!

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  10. Margie Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you, Antonio, for making me feel so welcome even when my guest was so very late!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Portions at Cafe Vitale are often described as generous, several guests note substantial servings and say the amounts served are generous.

Yes, Cafe Vitale offers outdoor seating; guests mention enjoying tables outside on nice days and that a few outdoor tables are available.

Business casual is the guide at Cafe Vitale, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear, which suits the restaurant’s hometown setting with an upscale flair for both casual meetings and special occasions.

Yes, Cafe Vitale welcomes private gatherings; guests have hosted wedding rehearsal dinners and large family celebrations, and the team can work with groups on menus and planning.

Yes, guests recommend Cafe Vitale for dates and special evenings, citing first-date visits, Valentine’s gestures, and an intimate, cozy atmosphere.

Cafe Vitale feels like a cozy, neighborhood Italian, warm and welcoming with white-tablecloth polish, a semi-separate bar, a small back room, and frequent live music.

For a calmer visit, go to Cafe Vitale on Sunday or on a Saturday afternoon, reviewers say Saturday afternoons were easy to get seated and Sundays can be sleepy. If you prefer a livelier night, expect busy, louder dinners on Saturday nights and some Thursday evenings.

Cafe Vitale features a main dining room, a semi-separate bar area, outdoor seating, and a small back room/private room, and it accepts private parties for events.

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Cafe Vitale

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Los Altos

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
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