Cetrella

Slightly pricey but food is delicious, service is friendly and plenty of options across grilled food, plated entrees, pizza, pasta, and more. Server was knowledgeable on what was gluten free, which was virtually all the entrees, and the desserts included a flourless chocolate cake. COVID safe with servers wearing masks and outdoor seating available.

This place has so much potential. It is at the prime intersection of the affluent Los Altos downtown, spacious interior, and contemporary ambience. Yet it fails to excite and delight in many ways. Essentially the food is confusing, both in the composition of the menu as well as the taste. Not Italian, not Grecian, not Mediterranean... and everything tastes just bland and worn out. I don't think it is the ingredients not being fresh. But something about the spices is out of balance and drapes this hue of neutral, unopinionted taste profile. Lamb meatballs... what were we chewing on? Grecian pizzaa... felt dry and over-olived. Short ribs was absolutely a disappointment where meat pulled off literally had no taste. Top all of this with a relatively inattentive staff. Probably won't be returning. Just not worth the chance when there are so many other fabulous places in Los Altos.

6 of us went for dinner to Cetrella last night. We ordered a bottle of Italian wine, a cocktail, appetizers, main dishes and desserts. There was a severe shortage of either kitchen staff or waiters. It took such a long time for any order to be executed. The two children were getting agitated. We noticed that there were no bus boys & the waiter had to clear used plates. The quality of the food was mediocre. The ambience was good. Not worth another visit.