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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Award-winning
Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7 (1919)
$31 to $50
Italian
223 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Make a reservation
2 people
May 23, 2025
May 2025
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7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Lively
- Hot spot
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
- 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 1,919 people are saying
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Peninsula
Hot spot
Review summary
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Pausa Bar & Cookery delights with its "excellent service," "wonderful charcuterie," and "unique, well-prepared menu." The lively atmosphere enhances the experience, making it a "favorite spot" in San Mateo. While some find it "noisy," the "creative cocktails" and "attentive staff" make it ideal for gatherings and special occasions.
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Eilir
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5.0Dined 1 day ago
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- Food 5
- Service 5
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San Francisco10 reviews
3.0Dined on May 15, 2025
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- Food 3
- Service 4
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5.0Dined on May 11, 2025
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5.0Dined on May 11, 2025
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- Service 5
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Loretta
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4.0Dined on May 10, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
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5.0Dined on May 6, 2025
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5.0Dined on April 30, 2025
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Joyce VIP
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5.0Dined on April 22, 2025
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Nithya VIP
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5.0Dined on April 21, 2025
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- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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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 1919 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Make a reservation
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
- 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.