Amaltas
Palo Alto, CA · Modern Indian Dining
Tandoor-fired classics and coastal plates, composed with California produce.
Our Story
Amaltas takes its name from the tree that turns Delhi's avenues gold each May. Our kitchen honors the classics — slow dum biryani, silky dal makhani, kebabs from a blazing tandoor — while composing them with the Peninsula's best produce. The room is intimate: jewel tones, brushed brass, and a chef's counter facing the fire.
Chef's counter & tandoor bar
Regional, seasonal menus
Sommelier-paired wine list
Private dining for 12
The Menu
Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free options
Menus change with the season; tasting menu available at the counter.
whipped yogurt, tamarind, pomegranate, sev
$14
silken lamb kebab, saffron, warm ulte tawa paratha
$21
smoked chili, mint, pickled onion
$38
cream-marinated halibut, kasundi mustard
$32
black lentils simmered overnight, smoked butter
$19
saffron rice, sealed and slow-steamed, raita
$28
warm rose syrup, pistachio, saffron rabri
$12
The Room
The dining room, the tandoor, and the table — composed like the plates.
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447 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Dinner Tue–Sun 5–10 PM · Counter tasting Thu–Sat