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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 …

Food was great especially the pizzas. Our waitress was wonderful. Great experience.

Amazing food and service! Didn’t get a chance to take photos but we got the cheese plate (Gorgonzola was the best!), Burrata, couple of pizzas and a pasta. I wasn’t eating meet that day so the server generously offered options to make the dishes vegetarian. Would highly recommend and will visit again!

Great pizza and food! The food always very fast. The staff is very friendly. Highly recommended!

This is a wonderful place for special occasions or even everyday visits. The service and food are excellent.

Great Italian food for mid peninsula. They serve good Neapolitan style pizza made with zero zero flour. Salmon ravioli was great, as was the gelato. There’s heated outdoor dining too. This place was incredibly packed on a Friday night so reservations are recommended.

Fun dinner for six last night. Folks enjoyed pretty much everything they ordered. Pizzas are always reliable too. High quality produce.

Easily one of my favorite spots in downtown San Mateo! Great pizzas, small bites, seasonal entrees and cocktails. We always enjoy running into our favorite server, Carlos!

Great, friendly service. Got a pizza, wagu beef, nice salad and great desert. Good quality ingredients.

Pasta is good but small. Pizzas are actually really big!

The salumi is really good; the cheese was just ok for me

Everything was excellent! But, seriously, the BEST thing I had was their fresh baked focaccia with flakey salt. Slightly charred and crispy on the edges, perfect saltiness, impossibly tall with a warm, pillowy soft interior. I can’t stop thinking about it!

The pizza is amazing, very authentic just like having it straight from Italy.
Other dishes are equally as good but not as memorable as the pizza.

Have been here many times over the last few years including a nice dinner stop on Sunday. Had reservations and they were able to accommodate us a little early. …

Great food and ambiance! Our server was very friendly and funny. Will definitely come back.

One of the best Italian restaurants in the Bay Area. Has a great atmosphere, wine/beer list and absolutely delicious food. A great place for a date night.

Great bar and food, great for a couple or larger group. We shared several dishes and enjoyed them all.

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would. Fantastic authentic food and excellent service. The pork chop was the best I have ever eaten. …

Not lying – Pausa is certainly one of the very best places in Bay Area!
The burrata is absolutely delicious, and the Wagyu is perfectly cooked – tender and juicy. …

Beautiful Restaurant. Vibrant Atmosphere. Attentive & Knowledgable Staff. Food is delish. Love the pizzas, cheese selection, and the parpadelle. Try a spritz – our fave is the Badtardo with Italian Lambrusco. Make a reservation, they’re always booked up.

Wow. A true jewel in San Mateo. Everything was flavorful and unapologetically presented, both visually and with flavors. Just taste their potatoes. Completely and competently flaunts the chef’s skills. The cheese plates and charcuterie are …

This place was spectacular! The vibe was luxurious and the food was divine. I’m definitely coming back. This is a great place to come to spoil yourself and a loved one. 😍 …

Bunch of house-made salami! Yum yum. Didn’t reserve a table but was super lucky that we got a table on a Friday night! Service is great, too. Please be mindful some dishes are seasonal.

Great restaurant! Wonderful menu of delicious foods. Fantastic ambience and service. Right next to large parking structure.

Overall a great restaurant for almost any occasion. The interior is decorated with modern finishes for a more casual but upscale ambience. Suitable for a date night but is also family/kid friendly. …

I must say- I found this place because they were on the Michelin guide. Don’t let the lack of stars fool you- a technicality that pizza excludes this place from consideration for a star, is truly the only reason. I was greeted by cheerful …

Pausa is a great place to spend a nice evening with friends and loved ones. Food options are decent. I would call it Italian/American fusion. Beverage options is great. Reservation is recommended but you can always walk in to check if the bar is open or not. Very nice interiors.

In A Nutshell:

-Pausa Bar & Cookery is really nice spot for a meal in downtown San Mateo. …

Nice place with good food. The truffle honey on the chef’s cheese platter was really good. We had the North Italy wine flight and it did not disappoint. The beet salad and burrata were a bit underwhelming and we didn’t have enough appetite to try out their pizza. Overall, it was a decent experience.

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!

I had to take the time to write a review for Pausa, my first time here and it was a great experience! Thanks to all the staff for the wonderful service making dinner a pleasant experience. …

Make a reservation!! This place gets really busy, especially on weekends. We had to sit at the bar even with a reservation! Service was a little slow, but that’s because they were so busy. They were still friendly and professional. And the …