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Aurum, Los Altos, CA

Aurum

4.5
4.5
38 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Aurum is nestled in downtown Los Altos, is a culinary ode to the timeless allure of gold. Celebrating the purity and prosperity associated with the metal, Aurum invites diners on a captivating journey through India's diverse regional flavors, expertly crafted by Chef Manish Tyagi.

Chef Manish's passion for preserving India's culinary heritage shines through in his meticulously curated menu, which showcases forgotten traditional recipes from across the country. Each dish is thoughtfully reimagined, marrying authentic flavors with locally sourced California produce to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Aurum sets a gold standard for modern Indian cuisine in California, inviting patrons to savor the richness of India's culinary tapestry in a setting that is both comfortable and refined. With each bite, diners are transported to the heart of India, where tradition meets innovation, and every flavor tells a story.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 383-5221
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurum delights with its "innovative and flavorful" modern Indian cuisine, perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "crispy tamarind cauliflower" and "dahi ke kebab." Guests often praise the "attentive and friendly" service and elegant atmosphere. While some find it pricey, many agree it's a "destination" worth revisiting.

38 Reviews
  1. Nitu

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to the restaurant. It is great to finally have a restaurant in the bay area, where the chef understands the authenticity of the Indian food yet put modern touch on the flavors and preparation. Every dish we tried from the dahi kebab to paneer Tikka, Fig and walnut kofta was amazing. Also, this restaurant's service is really good as they don't try to rush you out, but understand the vibe of what's happening on the table and allow conversations among guests to occur and have them savor the food. Kudos to the chef and the service staff we will surely return again.

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  2. Viji

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food but the place was crowded and noisy

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  3. Parthiv

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummiest, highest quality Indian food in the Bay Area with amazing service and good wines. This is our favorite high end Indian restaurant.

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  4. Vaijayanti

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Would not recommend super loud , very slow service , tiny , not luxurious at all !

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  5. Uma

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and presentation was very pleasing. We enjoyed every dish we ordered . We had gone here with friends who were visiting and they were thoroughly impressed. My only issue was with the noise level as there was a Diwali party .. that said the serving staff tried to reduce the impact by closing the door to the private room even though it was an inconvenience to them.

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  6. Ruby

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service fast and professional. Food good. Pricy though!! Only 2 things were off. 1- I had asked for onions n green chilli, which is Super common at any Indian restaurant I have been to so far. I got billed? Never ever seen this.Indian food is incomplete without onions etc. 2- Fair value Tax-? Never seen that too. So Was not sure to rip or not - but I did n too much which I usually do.

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  7. Nirav

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The is the best Indian food in the bay area

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  8. Liz

    Palm Springs

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious. Service was perfect. I highly recommend this place!

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  9. Carol

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu was very innovative with descriptions of the offerings that were accurate and guided us to very flavorful choices. An unusual presentation of a spiralized potato with just the right amount of heat and an aromatic mixture of spices provided our initial appetizer, contrasted with a simple stone fruit salad began our meal. This was followed by the"I'm not Pasta", a delicious lasagna-style dish redolent with spices in well cooked lentils and cheese layers which was quite filling. The Punjabi lamb stood out with tender chunks of lamb in a thick masala with just the right amount of cardamom - probably the best Punjabi lamb dish I have ever eaten. We accompanied the dishes with a serving of garlic naan for a delightful evening meal, uncharacteristically accompanied by a glass of Pinot Noir. Next time I will convince my husband, who professes not to like Indian food, to join my friend and I and I'm sure he will change his mind about Indian cuisine. Thank you for a delightful repaste!

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  10. Vikash

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Satya was horrible with his customer service. we made reservation and we requested if any inside table was available as it got chilly. he didn't even try. he took us outside to table that wasn't ready when two other tables next to us were. His co worker asked him why didn't you give them other table, he said its ok. wont come back for sure even food was great.

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FAQs

Aurum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 383-5221.

Aurum is rated 4.5 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aurum

132 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022-2810

Additional information

  • Area
    Los Altos
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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