James M.
11/21/2025
I've frequented Pausa as a consistent dinner spot over the years and have always left content. My go to items on the menu are their Margherita pizza, homemade focaccia bread, and the bastardo...
Pausa Bar & Cookery
$$$
Closed
(1,012)
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223 E 4th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
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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Zara R.
12/14/2025
Not sure what is up with these restaurants that go down hill when they get famous. Nothing was special or great. $40 pasta dishes and pizzas tasted very mediocre. Service and decor was great...
Rich T.
12/6/2025
Thi was a miracle stop. We had a five hour layover in SFO, so dashed out to wish our niece a good graduation. This place is right in downtown San Mateo. And has nice tables on the side walk and a...
Anju J.
12/4/2025
Pausa is the closest you can get to a city restaurant vibe while at the same time having easy parking of San Mateo :) We dined here recently for our wedding anniversary - we also had our young kid...
Aye K.
11/22/2025
Excellent vibes and service. The restaurant was super busy on a Friday night but definitely a great spot for celebrations! Unfortunately, we weren't as impressed by the food. We tried a variety...
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