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All Spice

1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
650-627-4303
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Ranked #6 of 205 restaurants in San Mateo
Price range: $32 - $77
Cuisines: Indian, Contemporary
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Borel Ave.
Transit: Caltrain: Hayward Park SamTrans: Route 390 (El Camino Real and 17th Ave.), also Routes 53, 55 and 58 (Borel at Edinburgh)
Description: San Mateo’s most exciting restaurant is All Spice, an eclectic, contemporary eatery from Executive Chef Sachin Chopra. Chef Chopra expertly blends the freshness of Californian ingredients with Indian spices to create an entirely new style of cuisine, at once light, familiar and warmly exotic. All Spice is proud to have been awarded a Michelin star, a distinction reserved for cuisine of the very best quality and consistency. The restaurant is housed in a converted Victorian with beautiful hardwood floors, a fireplace and a variety of architectural details. Each of three intimate dining rooms is decorated in bold, shimmering hues accented with gold. Thirty seats are scattered throughout. Professional service and a thoughtful, moderately priced wine list complement Chopra's dishes. To book reservations for parties of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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47 reviews 47 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

First time I have visited a Michelin star rated place. Food was good but not mind blowing. Food is "Indian fusion". More fusion that indian! Dont get me wrong it is a very nice place but because of the Michelin star I expected more

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Los Altos Hills, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Always a lovely and delicious experience. From Shoshana's warm greetings to the chef's inventive dishes and friendly service, when you step into this "home" you feel you are a special guest. The decor is eclectic and warm, and there are always happy surprises--sparking wine served in saucer champagne glasses. Prices for food and wine are very reasonable considering the total... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

I was a little worried when I got there since they couldn't find my reservation, but they gave us a table right away with no problem - very gracious. I had been looking forward to the evening since I had read so much about how wonderful the place and food were, and I was so happy to find that I... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

The All Spice dning room defines "gracious". So does the hostess. In the kitchen, the flavors of India take on new life in the hands of All Spice's young, energetic chef (the hostess' husband). I'm particularly fond of their soups, which seem "haute cuisine" in texture yet homey in flavor. Two hints - as you near the restaurant on the... More

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Orinda, California
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25 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

What a find! Allspice is not your typical Indian restaurant. In fact, while the owners describe their menu as contemporary Indian cuisine, and there is certainly an Indian influence based on some of the spices used, I think it really is more of a new American restaurant. Or maybe a sort of fusion cuisine. They are only open for dinner... More

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Davis, California
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

On arrival we noticed that All Spice is in a house and the several dining areas makes for a more intimate and quieter evening. The room we sat in had navy and dark emerald stripes on opposing walls, giving the room an especially sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere. Looking around it was clear that nothing happened by chance-the arrival of an... More

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Pacifica, California
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19 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The food at this establishment is creative and a surprisingly pleasant blend of Indian and French with notes of California. Their wine list is somewhat limited, but the offerings are superb and well-priced. The small rooms lend intimacy, but the tables and chairs don't encourage lingering - rather uncomfortable. Customers are well-attended by the serving staff.

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Bay Area
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366 restaurant reviews
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155 helpful votes 155 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Stylized Indian food Set back from the main street is a charming little house converted into a restaurant Ample parking Reservations are highly recommended Wonderful amuse bouche of asparagus soup w/purple corn Loved the “Ode to Mother” beet cheesecake appetizer House flat bread ($2 supplement) seems under cooked? Good vindaloo short ribs Tasty lamb dish Very polite food service; very... More

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88 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

This is the third time we have eaten at All Spice over the last year. The food has always been excellent and the service outstanding. If you are looking for an Indian restaurant, this is not it, but if you are looking for well flavored contemporary food *the chef has trained in the french style, most notably at Daniel, NY)... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012 via mobile

Very innovative Indian dishes. Try as much as you can . Not one bad dish in our entire dinner group. For me the desserts were unbelievably good. Romantic setting. Can bring your own wine

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