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Welcome to Cafe Pro Bono

Cafe Pro Bono, located in Palo Alto, CA, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on Italian cuisine and cocktail options. Known for its vegan and vegetarian-friendly menu, the restaurant prides itself on providing a variety of options for all diners. Customers rave about the impeccable service, knowledgeable staff, and delicious dishes like the Halibut risotto and Linguini with vongole. The intimate setting, extensive wine selection, and scrumptious desserts, like the cheesecake, make Cafe Pro Bono a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. Don't miss out on their signature dishes and exceptional dining experience.

LOCATIONS
  • Cafe Pro Bono
    2437 Birch St Palo Alto, CA 94306
    2437 Birch St Palo Alto, CA 94306 Hotline: (650) 326-1626

Welcome to Cafe Pro Bono, a renowned Italian restaurant in Palo Alto, CA that offers a unique dining experience in a cozy and intimate setting. This venue is not only known for its delicious Italian cuisine but also for its extensive list of amenities and services that cater to a variety of preferences.

Located at 2437 Birch St, Cafe Pro Bono offers a range of lunch appetizers, starters, and panini options that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the Grilled Polenta with roasted portobello mushroom sauce to the Susans Downfall cheese & herb ravioli with Gorgonzola sauce, the menu showcases a blend of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist.

Customer reviews speak highly of the staff, service, and food at Cafe Pro Bono. Katie C. praises it as her favorite go-to spot, while Kim P. raves about the amazing Bruschetta and Bolognese dishes. Rosquete B. highlights the great bar and wine selection, as well as the delicious Halibut risotto and Linguini with vongole. Ian W. enjoyed the food quality despite some slow service, and Cat H. appreciated the delicious short ribs with mushroom risotto.

With a focus on providing exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes, Cafe Pro Bono stands out as a top choice for Italian cuisine in the Palo Alto area. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, this restaurant has something for everyone. Don't miss out on experiencing the flavors and hospitality of Cafe Pro Bono for yourself!

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Katie C.
Katie C.

Favorite go to! Have been going for 20 years now. Can't speak more highly about the staff, service and food.

Kim P.
Kim P.

The Bruschetta was amazing! The flavors of the ingredients were an umami explosion. The toasted bread coupled with the more delicate ingredients made for great texture. Bolognese is one of my top go-to dishes at Italian restaurants. I had to have it. This was hearty, but not too overwhelming. The sauce tasted a bit acidic and in my opinion could been cooked down for a few extra minutes. The portion was quite small. The Veal and its accompaniments are super yummy, especially the crispy potatoes and carrots cooked in butter. The veal was a lot thinner than at other restaurants. This was a child's portion. Tiramisu and Panna Cotta were the perfect ending to an overall great meal. Not pictured, but the house red wines paired nicely with the meal. I had the Cab and my guest has the red blend. The restaurant was pretty large, but had a cozy feel. The service was attentive and personable. Overall, it was a nice dining experience; however this would not be a restaurant I could dine at daily $$$. The two entrees I had were split for two, but by the standard portions served in Italy or in the States, I feel it's dainty.

Rosquete B.
Rosquete B.

y4.5* Café Pro Bono Italian $$$$ Love this place; great bar and wine selection Super staff; Bartender Christian is a sommelier and quite knowledgeable; Server Andrew is a perfectionist: all staff is friendly and well trained Nice house bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sliced garlic Halibut risotto was delicious Linguini with vongole was good. Great cheesecake; great macchiato Parking on street

Ian W.
Ian W.

Went in for dinner and sat at a table which was adjacent to the bar. Service was a bit on the slow side but it may have been due to a large party in the private room. ( I also noticed it took a while for staff to clear glasses and plates at the bar. Did not appear to be a bar tender which may have remedied this issue. The wait staff rotated staffing the bar area.)Food was really good. I had the mahi mahi special. Manager was very friendly. Will be back

Cat H.
Cat H.

I went here for a business lunch. The food was delicious. Service was excellent. Prices were on the high side for what was served. . On the plus side, there is a private dining room for business meetings or private parties. It wasn't appropriate to take pictures, but I will say my short ribs with mushroom risotto was absolutely delicious. Other people were very pleased with their meals. One of our guests was surprised that she was charged for her refill of her soft drink. I don't know if that was actually the case but she did mention it after the meeting.