Pausa Bar & Cookery

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223 E 4th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
+1 (650) 375-0818
http://www.pausasanmateo.com

Pausa Bar & Cookery is a fresh and contemporary Italian restaurant located in San Mateo, CA. With a focus on authentic cuisine made from scratch using the finest ingredients from Northern California, Chef-Owner Andrea Giuliani creates dishes that perfectly complement their all-Italian wine list, craft cocktails, and spritzes.

Owned by Steve Ugur and Giuliani, Pausa invites guests to take a pause from their daily routine and indulge in a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. Whether enjoying Spritz Hour in the lively bar or outdoor parklet, a romantic date night in the ambient dining room, or a behind-the-scenes dinner at the Chef's table, Pausa guarantees a memorable experience for all.

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4.0998 reviews
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Cecelia V.
9/5/2025

We were three friends out for a spontaneous dinner when we stumbled upon Pausa--and what an incredible find it turned out to be! With no reservation on a busy Thursday night, we walked in and were...

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Emily C.
9/3/2025

My friends and I stumbled upon this place while walking in San Mateo, and I'm glad we did! We went on a Sunday night and were seated immediately. We opted for their outdoor seating which was...

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joyce l.
8/21/2025

My friend requested spritz happy hour. They personalized the menu for me with the bday girls name! Such a special touch We loved everything. I had the Lambrusco spritz. Fell in love this in Italy,...

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Alex M.
7/26/2025

Overall: A // 5 stars Bib Gourmand restaurant in Belmont featuring a very fresh take on Italian fare fusing elements beyond Italy into their food. While I think this place priced on the pricey...

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Kimberly N.
7/8/2025

The owner did reach out after this incident and gave us a $50 gift card for drinks as an apology. We just didn't go back until last week. We did their happy hour "spritz hour" and had a wonderful...

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