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Monday 4:30pm - 9pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 9pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 9pm Thursday 4:30pm - 9pm Friday 4pm - 9:30pm Saturday 4pm - 9:30pm Sunday 4pm - 8:30pm

Pausa Bar & Cookery

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Pausa Bar & Cookery

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San Mateo's place to pause. Open for Dinner, 7 nights a week. The friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your every pause is a memorable one.
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Pausa offers fresh and authentic Italian fare made from scratch with the bounty of Northern California from Chef Owner Andrea Giuliani paired with an all Italian wine list and craft cocktails and spritzes. Open for Lunch, Dinner & Spritz Hour.

11/04/2026

Pausa is the perfect venue for a corporate event, holiday party, birthday, or any other reason you can think of to celebrate. We offer a range of menu options: from tasting dinners to cocktail receptions with the capacity to host groups up to 130.

Email [email protected] to learn more about our group dining options!

10/30/2026

Every dish on our menu starts the same way: with the most fresh and in-season ingredients. That’s also why you won’t see the same dish here for long — once it’s out of season, it’s off the menu.

Book through OpenTable today!

10/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for another successful Pause, Sip & Explore! 🍷🍷

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10/23/2026

A walnut-inspired Chef’s Table menu for our friends from the California Walnut Association. Grazie for a memorable night at Pausa! ✨

10/17/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us yesterday and thank you to Letizia🦩 from Giacomo Fenocchio for spending the evening with us, pouring some of our favorite Barolos!

10/15/2026

Join us for an afternoon devoted to Italy’s boldest reds. We’re pouring 35 standout w**es from across the country, from structured, age-worthy classics to rich, sun-soaked bottles from the south. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just love a great glass of red, it’s a chance to taste, compare, and discover a new favorite.

📅 Saturday, October 24th 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Pausa Bar & Cookery 🎟️ $90 per person plus tax

Only a handful of tickets remain, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Grab your friends, mark your calendar, and reserve now through OpenTable Experiences (link in bio) before it’s too late. 🇮🇹

10/14/2026

Pull up a stool at the bar or grab a seat on the parklet for Spritz Hour — bubbly, bitter, bright, and best enjoyed with good company.

Available daily until 6:00pm in the bar and outdoor dining areas. Dine-in only. Not available on holidays.

10/09/2026

Every bottle on our list comes from Italy because we believe the w**e on your table should tell the same story as the food on your plate.

From Veneto to Sicily, we’ve built a list that lets you travel Italy one glass at a time. 🍷

Ask your server for a pairing recommendation tonight.

10/07/2026

We’re beyond excited to welcome Letizia from Giacomo Fenocchio to Pausa! 🍷🇮🇹

On Thursday, October 15th, join us for an evening of exceptional Barolo, including their celebrated Single Vineyard Barolo from Bussia. Letizia Fenocchio, the w**emaker’s daughter, will be with us sharing the story behind every glass with table-side pours throughout the night.

Enjoy the w**es by the glass or bottle in our dining room, and take your favorites home at retail price.

Bottles are limited, so don’t wait. Reserve your table today - link in bio.

10/04/2026

House-made pasta. Fresh-baked bread. Mozzarella pulled by hand. Salumi cured in-house. At Pausa, “from scratch” isn’t a tagline, it’s how we start every single day. Quality takes time, and we know it’s worth it.

Taste the difference — link in bio to book your table

Address

223 East 4th Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94401

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 9pm
Friday	4pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	4pm - 9:30pm
Sunday	4pm - 8:30pm

Website

http://www.pausasanmateo.com/

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