Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Mateo
22 restaurant menus in San Mateo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Manuela, Francesco and their team bring a slice of authentic Italy to our plates. I am lucky to have celebrated birthdays and other special events at..."
Enza Sebastiani
"My family loves Vespucci! I wish there were more than 5 stars to give. Authentic, delicious Italian food made and served with passion and care...."
Heidi Philbrick Schell
"Ci sono ritornato da poco . Dopo gli ultimi ritocchi sembra di essere veramente in un locale alla moda in Italy. Cibo eccezionale servito da persone..."
Leandro de Ranghi
"I can not express how wonderful this place is. The customer service is above and beyond AND the food is authentic and top notch. Chef is from Naples...."
Gina L
"Delicious upscale continental Italian fare, owner operated with love. Great ambiance, art and of course food! We had Fettuccini ala Boscaila,..."
Ellyn McKenzie
"The decor of this place brought back fond memories of my travels in Italy. It's well lit, clean, spacious, and looked very well kept. It's not very..."
Michael Wu PhD
"Came right at 5p. Great Italian food! Arugula salad was phenomenal with asparagus and peas…. lasagna bar none! Felicissimo! Cannoli? Delicious...."
Joseph Strecker
"Owners are so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Food is excellent quality and the fresh pastas are excellent. Really nice lightly fried and crispy..."
Robin S
"Such a wonderful restaurant !!!! In town for work, and this restaurant was perfect. Burrata appetizer was great. Gorgonzola Gnocchi was delicious...."
Jennifer O'Malley
"Amazing food and beautiful decor. Lasagna was the best that I've experienced and the service was unsurpassed. Thank you Manuela and Francesco for a..."
T Haw
"This place was like stepping into Italy itself! Very bright, clean, exciting atmosphere. Perfect temperature and volume level of music. Once you..."
"Better than I expected. The pizza dough was delicious and the sauce had a right amount of sweet. I shared with my daughter so I could only get a..."
Jasper Lin
"Ordered a take-out extra large pizza today. It was ready when I arrived in 15 minutes and it was excellent. Wonderful crust and very fresh toppings..."
Bill Blodgett
"Excellent service, and a wide menu. Good pizza selection, and surprisingly the bacon cheeseburger is a best seller. Mostly a takeout place, there is..."
Andy Parkerson
"Combo and Hawaiian pizza! Delicious and quick. Great pizza..."
C Lee
"I give this place 5 stars because the people working there were amazing. Id just dropped my wife at SFO and traffice was going to make it a LONG..."
Tim Clarke
"They have everything here n I love it. Not too many can pull off such an eclectic menu but they do! Believe it or not, I'm recommending the garden..."
Traycee Jurado
"Every time I head to Redcliffe I make it a point to go into Zorbas. I am always greeted as if I were an old friend. I love my Pizza made a certain..."
"We love this place...never a disappointing meal. The burrata is a perfect start and we love the stuffed pork chop, pistachio crusted salmon and the..."
Barbara Fellman Thayer
"Absolutely delicious and authentic Italian favorites! Loved their homemade pasta and moist, flavorful..."
Sheri Ahlberg Sorensen
"Not only is the food delicious, but they really take care of you. We totally overlooked the fact that they overbooked last night and didn't have a..."
Matt Shell
"Had a great meal tonight at Sole. If you are ever in San Mateo look them up for wonderful Italian..."
Laura Stagnaro Armanino
"Really good service and food.
Best italian restaurant in town
Thanks so much for the tiramisu desert
Was..."
Kachy Tagliaferro
"We love Sole!!! The food is delicious, the people are fabulous and the atmosphere is warm and..."
Justyna Staresnick
"One of the best on the Peninsula! Make a..."
Karen Clyne
"Excellent service delicious home made food, fresh. They make the bread there pasta is made there just..."
Lisette Mora
"Outstanding Italian food and very attentive..."
Claire Hoagland
"Excelente comida casera en San Francisco para no perderse los..."
Pablo Rossi
"A delicious culinary destination tucked away on a fun little side street in San Mateo. The food here is fresh and bright. I’ve visited a dozen..."
Mitch Stewart
"A tiny Italian restaurant in San Mateo, perhaps family owned. We went for lunch and I should admit we had one of the best Italian food in recent..."
Gopal Venkatesan
"Love this place! The friendliest, authentic Italian-American welcome They have delicious food on the menu - we loved the bruschettas, caprese salad..."
Michael Hay
"Amazing food and super friendly service! The place where I tried the most delicious gnocchi in a world (:
Soft, flavorful and melting in my mouth...."
Аlisa Paludeti
"I am in town for work, and my client chose Sole by chance—it was close, we were feeling Italian, and the dining room was open. What a pleasant..."
Kel L
"Good:Gnoichii ,raviloi, porkchop,
I dont like the pasta noodle that much, noodle too..."
p86111
"We drive a few hours for this amazing food. No one does gnocchi like this chef. Best we have ever had. The other dishes are delicious too. We come..."
Cody Williams
"Wow. . . All I can say is wow. Food was SUPERB and service was the best of it’s kind (shout out to Karen!). We had the Salmon and Spinach Ravioli..."
"I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl when I used to live on Cary Avenue. I live in Sacramento now but every time I come to San Mateo, I..."
Judy Moreno
"Been going here for over 4 decades. Love the thin crust NY style pizza. Star of India (jalapenos makes it Indian 🤷🏽♂️) is a usual but..."
Vinay Patel
"Today was my first time there. Had a very nice conversation with the manager Manuel discussing pizza and other Foods. the staff was very friendly and..."
John Atkinson
"I've been going here since I was 3 months old and 33 years later still my favorite pizza..."
Shannon Clougherty
"Local authentic pizza. They have soup, salad and other food besides..."
"It's a wonderful restaurant, good food and good..."
RD Mahanpour
"Simple, nothing fancy good food. Taste good, good value for the..."
Simon T Katan
"Best sandwich spot in San Mateo, possibly the whole peninsula! The food is amazing and it’s always a great experience going here. Got pastrami is..."
Arthur Jabour
"Some of the best sandwiches ever. Gabe's gourmet on Dutch Crunch is my go to favorite. I love that they have pasta, salads, meatloaf and more..."
Cassandra Mason
"5/5 Really a hole in the wall restaurant.
I've lived in San Mateo for over a decade but never found this place until recently. This place has great..."
Justin Schneider
"Loved it! This deli is always good. Fresh ingredients, good choices, very appealing bread choices. The only thing missing is gluten free..."
Prosiutto Di Parma with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
Vegetarian Pesto Panini
Lasagna Della Mamma
Penne Salmon Pasta
Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
Cinnamon roll
Macchiato
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti carbonara
Eggplant Parmesan
Smoked Salmon Omelette
Latte
Tiramisú
Americano
Croissant Ham And Cheese
Scrambled eggs
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
Cortado
Café
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"In A Nutshell:
-Fiero Caffe is a small sidewalk cafe located along the border of downtown San Mateo.
-It's actually very spacious once you walk..."
Romeo
"Best Tiramisu. Better than average latte and Croissant. Eggplant dishes are real deal. Both indoor and outdoor seating has homely feeling. Penne..."
Nasim Al Sajjad
"Lovely little place for a nice weekend brunch. Got the latte and a vegetarian pesto panini. Latte was average, not that great. I’d give it a 3/5...."
Kathan Kashiparekh
"A wonderful Italian cafe. The dishes here are prepared well with quality ingredients. The Mediterranean omelette was very tasty and came with great..."
Omar Ghani
"The coffee and pastries here were the closest thing I've had to the stuff you can get in Europe without travelling.
Had a mocha and chocolate..."
Marcin Misiewicz
"Nice place with a good selection of dishes and coffee. Panini pastrami was really good along with the..."
Coy Tran
"Wow, amazing carbonara! I wasn’t sure about eating it for breakfast, but I couldn’t resist and it was a great decision! I can’t wait to try..."
phillip kyriakakis
"Great place to eat breakfast! The coffee is fresh and offered many ways. You can dine in or out and the food never disappoints. The owner is friendly..."
"I’ve always loved this place! I came with my parents long ago when it first opened and it became a favorite spot for us over the years. If I had to..."
Erika Schmidt
"My family and I drive from Lathrop about 2hr drive to rainbow pizza.its awsome and I personally know strato the owner and the staff are awesome ..."
Manuel Garcia
"Steve has every flavor dialed in his large Mediterranean cuisine. He uses only the best quality ingredients. I am a regular since..."
Frank Misko
"Everything here is super yummy and you will
NEVER leave hungry. Pizza have a flavor like no other, toppingings are super generous! Gyros are..."
Michael Lake
"This place has such great food. Pizza. Veal. Chicken. Salads. All very good. Friday and Saturday it is very busy. Plan on watching the activity as..."
Matthew Johnson
"I have been eating here for so many years. I cannot remember how long. There Calamari and Greek salad are too die for. Everything there has been..."
Michele Rebelle
"I have known about this hidden gem since the mid 80's when I worked there. Best Greek gyros I have ever eaten and the pizzas are unbelievable! Glad..."
Mikki Witter
"This is the best pizza in the Bay Area! We try to stop by every time were in San Mateo and we live in Los Banos, it's a two hour..."
Eduardo Pena
"Greatest place on Earth !
Been 27 years and I came back and it was just as good as I remember .
Thank You Stratos..."
Rob Howlett
"This place is a landmark! best pizza in area and they dont skimp on the..."
Tony Kutulas
"This has to be the best food ever and its worth the travel. I love the pizza and all the salads. I've been coming here for years and introduced..."
Denise Thomas
"Excellent Greek food especially the gyro sampler..."
Paul Tastanis
"Foods is Good and excellent, big dish for everyone's! Love ❤️ the person's there they are so friendly & nice good services also!..."
Kitty Ma
"Love Rainbow Pizza. Good and plentiful food. Friendly staff. One of my favorite places to go..."
John DK Shima
"My daughter and I love this place! We come here every week! Love their spaghetti and gyro.. ohh so good!!! Everything is pretty much super size! We..."
Chantanee Saejao
"The shrimp Avocado sandwich was so delicious. They have a wide variety of food and the appetizers I got was also delicious. They give you a good..."
Noriza Arcia
"Excellent food and service. A bit pricey but good portions. Calamaris the..."
Don Chivazo
"Coming to this place (Rainbow Pizza) you need to come with an appetite. Everything on the menu is amazing. Appetizers are superb and if you order a..."
Scotty J Retro Geek
"Staff here went above and beyond.
Greek Gyros, Burgers, Steaks, Salads, Salmon, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free... this spot really is more than meets the..."
Joseph Van Dyke
"My brother in law made me stop by this place. He told me it has been the best pizza he has tried. I must say, as much as I enjoy contradicting him, ..."
Junior Hernandez
"Got the Greek American Pizza and let me tell you it was thicc with two cc's. I split a 12" (medium) pizza and could only finish a slice and a half..."
"This is a great place to get a hand crafted, traditional pizza. The crust is both crunchy and chewy, and the sauce is very flavorful. There are only..."
Ed Miller
"There's something about arugula on pizza that I love...
We came here for dinner and I got the Reginella with "cherry tomato, prosciutto di Parma,..."
Sophia Yuen
"It's a cute family owned Italian restaurant. On the pricier side, usually have to wait 20+ minutes to get food and only has pizzas and panini. That..."
Asra Nadeem
"I've only had their pizza. I gotta say, its one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Bring some friends and get a few. They're one size, and on the..."
"What a great experience we had at Pausa in San Mateo!
Everything was outstanding. A fantastic authentic Italian restaurant (BTW: my husband and I are..."
Angela Messori
"Lively vibrant atmosphere. Fresh ingredients , tasty, delish food, service attentive but not pushy.
Best pizza on the peninsula .. thin crust wood..."
Jules Lee
"Foodies here... Shiitake Pizza was wonderful, as were mushroom/truffle ravioli. One of the best and only solid contemporary food restaurants with a..."
Michael Cuffe
"Justin the bar manager makes the best drinks! Those presumed Sprizters and outstanding. Chef even made one for me! Steve the owner pair a great..."
Jay Villafana
"The perfect ambiance for a gathering. Unique menu with amazing flavor. Outstanding service; attentive at every step of the way with excellent..."
Amber Schulman
"Amazing. Highly recommend. Dinner and drinks were great, love the atmosphere but the people/service really make it extra..."
Jane Underwood
"We had a wonderful experience. I took my daughter there yesterday for lunch. We sat outside and had some wine Pizza and a delish salad with roasted..."
Kathy Salesky
"This is just what SanMateo needed!! The city comes to the suburbs !! The decor is gorgeous ..the staff and their service is outstanding and the..."
Paige Turek
"Thank you Steven and staff for the amazing service!
The food and attention to detail was..."
Annette Marie Soza
"The charcuterie plate was out of this orbit! Our blood orange spiked salad and pizza were incredible...."
Carol Cash
"Lively bar with great cocktails! Delicious thin crust pizza and charcuterie board. Best addition to San Mateo restaurant..."
"Chicago dog is amazing, deep dish pizza a must!! Ribs are pricey but worth..."
Stacy Gomez
"I was there this past Sunday for the Bears vs Steelers game. This is Mecca for any NorCal Bears fan. I was the only guy who wasnt wearing any Bears..."
Dino Virella
"Awesome deep dish pizza, barbecue, and friendly staff. I was dying for a good bbq joint near me and have tried dozens, but didn't find anything I..."
Jessica Lynn Spain
"Great place great service and yes it is compatible to Chicago!!! So happy I found this..."
Claudette Taylor
"The closest to Giordanos that I have found West of Chicagoland! My family really enjoys watching Bears games here, and the staff is..."
Erica Underwood
"Good fresh cold salad, very tasty.
Pizza always warm and so delicious.
I choose the deep dish..."
Carol A Kunkle
"I only got the pizza but it was so delicious! well worth the drive from..."
Mariah Carpenter
"The Pit Smoked BBQ Pizza at Windy City Pizza on a Chicago style deep dish crust is just delicious. Don't leave San Mateo County without eating here..."
Leo Tsypkin
"Las mejores pizzas estilo Chicago!!!! La atención fue..."
Julio Lugo Navarro
"11/21/14 had my first dinner with group aged 6-65. We had pizza, ribs, brisket, greens, nice wine and beer selection. Food and service were great..."
Carl Jacobson
"I remember when Bob was serving up this delicious food from the Belmont location at El Camino and Ralston. Now my daughter takes her family..."
"Ordered the windy city combo deep dish and the bbq meat sampler, mac and cheese and a corn muffin. Food was excellent. Pizza was flavorful and the..."
Carey Yip
"You know I love BBQ! The food is excellent. Not a huge menu but a good menu well executed. I had a Chicago dog, brisket and beef ribs. All three were..."
Brian Dent
"Insanely good dip dish pizza. Probably one of the best pizzas I've had my entire life. Me and my friends were so impressed that we made another visit..."
minji jung
"I got a Pepperoni Pizza and Some Mild wings... The pizza was a pretty good pizza... But the Wings were extremely good. They were mildly Spicy which..."
Marokarr Ravenfox
"Delicious pie. Especially hearty deep dish, in a tasty crust. Real ingredients that make you feel like you ate good things. Pizza worth traveling..."
Steve Bowman
"Ughh this ace has the best deep dish. Worth the wait..."
Shereen Ragoobeer
"This place never disappoints. They serve fantastic dishes for convenient pricing, there no long wait even when the place is..."
"World's best pizza! Good location, nice wait staff, beautifully furnished and the tastiest pizza I have ever had in my..."
Michelle Reshmi Allison
"The best pizza,salads,raviolis,lasagna;and the best service in San Mateo Ca..."
Nelson Aragon
"This is an amazing..."
Andrew Kowal
"Garlic Bread. Their pizza is great, but have you had the garlic bread??
The best thing about their pizza is the crust. Imagine that crispy chewy..."
J Lin
"I came here on my birthday with my bf and baby. The place was a little dim but it was good for my baby to fall asleep. The bread was good. I liked..."
Diana Jenkins
"I had dinner outside on Saturday evening. The service was great the food delicious. During a health crisis it’s nice to be able to get out a bit. ..."
Robin Sargent
"Best pizza ever, by far my number 1 favorite pizza, has been for..."
Meredith Hursh
"Amazing pizza. Amici’s combo or bbq chicken were amazing. Broccoli explodes with unique..."
"Excellent experience for the baby shower we had in the back room ! Management was very accommodating to all our needs ! The bruschetta was to die..."
Ann Sciascia Galanakis
"Very good Antipasto platter, half price wine with entree purchase on mondays, two chicken feta pesto artichoke paninis,glass of red wine Sangria and..."
Daniel Herbst Michael Foschia
"My favorite place to entertain out-of-town Guests. Great ambience, good service, music, and can’t say enough about their Sangria & assortment of..."
Anita Solorzano
"The food is excellent and the service is beyond compare. There's an excellent wine..."
Julianna Goad Rees
"Delicious food! Bruscetta selection like nowhere I've ever seen! Great prices..."
Kim Lagoe Taylor
"The variety of bruschetta was a great way to start a holiday gathering with the ladies. Looking forward to bringing my family to experience the full..."
Carolina Soto Yuen
"Great bruchetta assortment as well as paninnis easy to share with good wine and prices great..."
"Salad was great, spaghetti was better than expected for delivery. Recommend the meatballs. Pizza was good considering it’s from California but it..."
Tanner Santo
"Best thin crust pizza in the Bay Area. The cheese is extra melty and crust is cooked to perfection. I recommend trying a mushroom and sausage if..."
Carlo Lazzerini
"I like their dough and the overall quality of the..."
Linda Braudy
"This place was phenomenal. Great atmosphere good service and all importantly good..."
Luella Nathan
"Great as usual...Great service, great tasting pizza...great prices. Order as you wish, and you will not be..."
Beast Boys
"Haven't visited a Toto's in decades. Not much to write so I'll keep it short... Surprisingly..."
S M
"Never knew this place delivered,but does. small pizza is the size of a large pizza at another place , and pasta was soo good. Had a classic pepperoni..."
sandy E.S.
"This spot never fails to deliver. They have excellent dishes for reasonable pricing, there are no long waits even when the spot is..."
"Really delicious Italian food in a cute bistro. The spinach salad was absolutely perfect! The service was fast and..."
Izzie Newsome
"Wow, it was our first time here and we were impressed. The tortellini and gnocchi were both amazing with rich sauces and perfect mushrooms. We will..."
Kit Waffle
"The service is impeccable. The food tastes great to me. Very authentic Italian as I was told by friends. But I wouldn't know. The desert selection is..."
Kevin Lu
"Highly recommended. I have dined there dozens of times. It is always a great experience.
High grades for both food (try the cannelloni) and the very..."
Roger Nolan
"This is our favorite local Italian restaurant mainly because of the caprese and because the waiters are super friendly. They have a big cocktail..."
"Good Place Good service, delicious pizza, it's worth trying the sweet..."
Cassio Roberto
"We went here for a team gathering and we really enjoyed our experience. We had a delicious pesto chicken pizza which we enjoyed a lot. The crust on..."
Andre Arsenault
"Exquisite pizza and food and drink. The garlic bread on its own is so delicious. The pizzas as well, which can be ordered by the slice are just as..."
Spalding Indigo
"The BEST Shrimp Scampi I ever ate! Delicious! I highly recommend North Beach Pizza. Good..."
"I got a kale and chicken pizza- it was great! A little spicy, lots of toppings, interesting pine nuts added. A unique pizza that hit home! The bottom..."
Dave Liu
"Amici's pizza never disappoints! They always have the best pizza options. The crusts are some of my favorites. I dined outside with my pets. The..."
Savanna Kiefer
"If you New York style pizzas (very thin crust), this is the place. They are on the pricier side but it is well worth the extra bucks. The pastas,..."
Sam Huynh
"Audrey was very friendly and efficient as both a hostess and server. I ordered olive oil and vinegar with sourdough bread along with the Michi combo..."
william beasley
"I looooove the pizza here an the service is so nice they check in with u and give u space when needed and make u feel super welcome kinda pricey but..."
"I've never had an actual authentic New York style pizza. But if I had to say one thing, this definitely would be the closest to the New York style..."
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"the food is the best in this place, the flavor of each dish is unique. I love..."
Elder Marqin
"I eat at this place very frequently this time we got the Mr Pizza special it was yummy...I also get their chef salad love it best salad I've had in a..."
Erika Mediano
"Since moving to the west coast, it's been hard to find a true to style nj/ny/philly italian style pizza. this hits the nail on the head. cheesecake..."
Ayan Desai
"I have been ordering from this place for a while now and I really like their pizzas. I'm a bit surprised of some of the comments. Their pizzas are..."
Katherina Casoneqpg
"Very close to New York city style. Tasty! And the bbq wings are excellent..."
Herbert Rubin
"Tasty Gold wings were great. Tangy with a hint of spice. Pizza is always good as well as their pasta. Always service with a smile. THANK YOU Mr...."
yvette vandenberg
"Ordered MPM for the first time thru Grubhub and I’m impressed so far. Ordered a few of their wings (the BBQ is Really good) and the XL pizza is..."
"Luceti's has been around for YEARS! Always have friendly staff and the food is amazing! Perfect location and fitting for any..."
David T
"Outdoor seating is classy and Social Distancing friendly. Great service and it's nice to be able to bring my puppy while I eat outside. Come support..."
Meg Spicer
"Well established restaurant, great food and service. I had the best ravioli, and I've tried lots. My dad had a club sandwich with fries and he loved..."
Ruth Rodriguez
"Great local spot. Nice parklet and dog friendly. Strong cocktails. Come support..."
Jonathan MacMillan
"One of few old style Italian restaurants in the Peninsula. Always..."
David Tom
"Open for business! Following all State guidelines! I had the chicken carbonara. Was fabulous! Great food, great..."
Gwen Cannon
"Had a very nice time there on a Wednesday evening , The server(Stacey) was actually better then the food. She made us all feel very welcome and..."
"Love the drinks on the happy hour menu, only had a few appetizers and the bruschetta is off the charts! The ambience in there is great I love that..."
Stephanie Vedder
"They always have something new &..."
JV Laz
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Ana Medorio
"Great service and clean! The food was tasty but just a bit bland and it seemed a bit over priced. The crowd is older, which was no problem for me. ..."
Jeff B (Jeffery)
"Pretty good and decently priced. Only complaint was the pesto was pretty oily, there was a pool of oil left when I finished.
Update:
Went back and..."
Jade Chen
"Have not been back.to.Tomatina since September. The food they serve is great, the staff is wonderful etc. Our only complaint and the reason we have..."
Sonja Mockridge
"My family and I were very pleased with the delicious food at Tomatina. We enjoyed the Pizza Margherita, Spinach Linguine with sausage, Lasagna, and..."
KSGuardia
"Craaaaaaaazy delicious! This location was a first for my family and me. We were in Burlingame for a conference and were interested in Italian for..."
D-Los
"Not only the best Samon Salad, and pizza in the Bay Area, the employees are Super warm and welcoming. Tomatina has a relaxing atmosphere that..."
"Authentic Italian food, like Grandma Stallone used to make. This means the flavors are muted compared to the over-blown, over-seasoned versions of..."
Kelly Graham Runge
"1st time I went was good service. Wonderful food. Accustomed yo my preference. 2nd time, owner served us. Horrible service,judging us as if we were..."
Genny Rodriguez
"Bilardi. the owner and chef, does an excellent job. He will work very hard to make the meal just the way you want it, you just need to tell him what..."
George D.
"So authentic! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was very inviting. It felt like we were in..."
Jessica Guenette-Deutsch
"Wonderful atmosphere and antipasto, good food, singing..."
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