Protégé 250 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

"Our server, Patrick, made excellent recommendations. He highly recommended the John Dory entree, and we absolutely love it! The dish's taste and texture are both innovative and harmonious. Additionally, the Spanish octopus is a standout; the tenderness of the octopus and the sauce work perfectly together. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience."

"We came on our wedding anniversary. Everything here did not disappoint. From the appetizer, to the drinks, main course, and finally desserts. We got the pretzel appetizer and the honey butter was amazing to the taste - soft pretzel too. The ricotta dumplings - man, I could eat a hundred of these!!! My wife got the wagyu beef and I got the monk fish. I could drink the sauce that came with the monk fish - perfectly cooked. For dessert, I got the apple tart with ice cream or something like that and my wife, key lime pie. Everything was well presented and the service was top notch. Make reservations or else you’ll cry."

"Absolutely worth a visit! Love love love this place. We chose to do a la carte, and we had such fun picking out dishes! Everything was absolutely delicious, the service was wonderful, warm friendly and prompt. Relaxed and elegant ambiance. Would absolutely love to come back here."

"This was a wonderful experience. The restaurant is elegant but not stuffy. Patrick, our lead service, was perfect. The service team was spot on. The tasting menu was our choice for the evening and each course was different and delicious! Timed perfectly as not to make you feel rushed, or leave you wondering. Highly recommend this Michelin Star restaurant! Wonderful experience and a great start to a wonderful weekend! Thank you!"