Stylish trattoria for wood-fired pizzas, Italian mains & cocktails, with a chef’s table option. Based on 973 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
223 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 375-0818
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Hours
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4:30–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Kelly Huang
Great food and amazing service. We had a big party so 20% gratitude automatically added to our final bill. But it’s well deserved. Our server Stanley is wonderful and very entertaining. Our guests really enjoy the experience. We booked through open table which didn’t have indoor seating option. But they still accommodate us for indoor seating once we got there. Appreciated the flexibility.
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Edith Ho
Every dish including dessert – ingredients mix and match,layers of savory, and presentations with a touch of Zen, was sophisticated and dedicated❤️. Exceeded my expectations of my perception about the general Italian cuisine . Pizza dough and pasta are all home made in the restaurant. Service and atmosphere were great and relaxing . Good place for friends and families gathering. Menu is changed seasonally. A MUST try
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Bevan Smith
I had high expectations with this restaurant being on the Bib Gourmand list of the Michelin Guide. In case you’re wondering, this is the Inspector’s favorites for good value. And can I just say that this was an absolutely amazing find in San Mateo.
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Aaron Joachim
Everything really delicious. Elevated italian style tapas. Our server Mehmet was a total gentleman. Enjoyed the meal very much! Note it is a boisterous room, sometimes a little on the loud side, but it doesn’t take away from the great food.
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Jason Pribush
Place is very nice but the food we got needs some work. Ordered a margarita pizza and it was fairly soggy to the point the cheese just fell right off so we kept on having to pick it up and place it back on the slice. Pizza was tasty though. I got the buckwheat pasta with mushroom and artichoke. The pasta was a def no go for me and I wouldn’t recommend it. Cocktails were ok. Almond Roca was exceptional and I would go back just to have it again. Overall the place is a bit overpriced for what they are presenting as a margarita pizza is going to set you back 20 + dollars.
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Stella Lu
Incredible food and service. Staff are really on top of it and all of our dishes were perfect. Bone marrow appetizer is delicious!
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Eissa Jamil
Went to Pausa for dinner with a large group. The experience was great as the service was too notch and food was great. From a service perspective, the staff was very attentive and friendly throughout the evening, even while they had a full house.
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Bruce Morton
Artistic and delicious. This high end restaurant has amazing dishes from an award winning chef. It’s a good place to try new things.
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Jack L
After not going to Pausa for almost 4 years due to covid, we were pleasantly surprised that they got even better.
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Karen Hii
Great place for girl night out. 6 of us had a great time celebrating our friend’s birthday. I love their pizza the most, fresh made and full of ingredients! Couldn’t resist but to finish all the breads!
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