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The Essence - Livermore, Livermore, CA

The Essence - Livermore

4.5
4.5
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
A photo of The Essence - Livermore restaurant

The Essence - Livermore

4.5
$30 and under
Indian
Livermore

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
At The Essence Redefining Indian food we invite you to indulge in the finest Indian cuisine in an atmosphere of luxury and refinement. Whether you are a connoisseur of Indian food or a first-time explorer, our restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of India in every bite. Exquisite Ambiance, Culinary Excellence, Artful Presentation, Impeccable Service, Exclusive Wine and Beverage Pairings, Private Dining and Events
Book your table today and let us transport you to a world of exquisite flavors and timeless elegance.







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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 783-2425
  • Website
    http://essenceusa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
  • Area
    Livermore
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 20 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

  1. Mandar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience and tasty food. This one is on top of mind whenever we think of dining out for whatever reason..

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food, not outstanding. Tag line said that redefining Indian Food. But in reality, it was just an average run of the mill Dhaba food. Overpriced for the quality and quantity.

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  3. Alnadi

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and solid food! Will def be back. The ambiance is classy and welcoming

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  4. MARY

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    i made rsvp for 8.00 pm didnt get table till 8.30 very bad service but still i tip drinks come after we finish eating it was my friend birthday we drove 1 hour to celebrate very bad service no birthday wishes or nothing will never refer no one

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  5. AnandK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, great food, authentic taste, good service !

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I informed the front desk of the reso when we came in and he acknowledged it. The table they chose for us had chairs only so we asked for a booth - the waiter told us those were reserved and didn’t allow us to sit there. Then half hour after we sat down, the restaurant called me to see if I was going to make the reso - I had to remind him that we were already seated inside the restaurant and that I had told him about the reservations when we came in. He was clearly not paying attention at all. After the meal was almost over, my husband had to remind them that we were celebrating a birthday. The waiter said we could purchase a dessert if we wanted. Once again, they clearly were not paying attention and/or the least bit interested in accommodating customers who went out of their way to make reservations. I should mention that the restaurant was very empty on a Saturday at 6pm so not sure what they preoccupied with. On the plus side, the chef made great food so we’ll give em that.

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  7. DebraH

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    First time dining here in Springtown area. We really enjoyed the food, good flavors. Better than most Indian food in the area. We will be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good. Every single meal was highly appreciated by all 3 of us. The restaurant is very nice with indian music playing enough to appreciate but not too much to not disturb conversations at the table. Service was great and price reasonable. Will come back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. Food was good; some dishes were overly salty for my taste. Great service.

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  10. AmyC

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 1 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue but service lousy. Waiters are rude and unaccommodating. They have poor wine selection and red wine by glass tasted like turning to vinegar. Takes them 20 minutes to make a mixed drink. They bring food out in stages rather than all at once. Food was poor quality. Garlic nan bread was best thing on the menu. First time we went food was decent but service bad and slow. Second time all was bad. We wont be back.

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FAQs

The Essence - Livermore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 783-2425.

The Essence - Livermore is rated 4.5 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Essence - Livermore restaurant

The Essence - Livermore

4.5
$30 and under
Indian
Livermore

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Essence - Livermore

1650 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Livermore
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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