Award-winning
Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
1879 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 4, 2025
7:00 PM
Select a time
Additional seating options
- Good for special occasions
- Good for groups
- Neighborhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Phone number(650) 375-0818
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefAndrea Giuliani
- Private party facilitiesBolle Room: Outfitted with elegant drapes and a skylight, the Bolle Room is a great destination for memorable events Chef's Table: Enjoy our Chef's Table with a front-row view of our open kitchen and dough room. Set in the heart of our restaurant, your dinner will be unlike any in recent memory.
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- EntertainmentEnjoy Pausa's full menu in our bar or dining room until midnight on Thursdays through Saturdays. Book a private dinner or cocktail reception in our 'Bolle Room' for late night parties.
- AdditionalBanquet, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
What 1,879 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pausa Bar & Cookery is a vibrant Italian gem in San Mateo, renowned for "great food, great service, great cocktails." The innovative menu features seasonal pasta dishes and "phenomenal" Margherita pizza. Despite occasional noise, the "attentive, professional" service and delightful ambiance make it perfect for special occasions or casual outings.
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FAQs
Pausa Bar & Cookery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 375-0818.
Pausa Bar & Cookery is rated 4.7 stars by 1879 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 4, 2025
7:00 PM
Select a time
Additional seating options
Order delivery or takeout
223 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefAndrea Giuliani
- EntertainmentEnjoy Pausa's full menu in our bar or dining room until midnight on Thursdays through Saturdays. Book a private dinner or cocktail reception in our 'Bolle Room' for late night parties.
- AdditionalBanquet, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
- Phone number(650) 375-0818
- Private party facilitiesBolle Room: Outfitted with elegant drapes and a skylight, the Bolle Room is a great destination for memorable events Chef's Table: Enjoy our Chef's Table with a front-row view of our open kitchen and dough room. Set in the heart of our restaurant, your dinner will be unlike any in recent memory.