Pausa Bar & Cookery

Welcome to Pausa Bar & Cookery, a trendy cocktail bar and Italian eatery located in San Mateo, California. This vibrant restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its diverse menu of Italian cuisine and artisanal cocktails.

Known for its kicked-up Italian fare, Pausa Bar & Cookery has garnered praise from diners for its innovative dishes and flavorful creations. Customers rave about signature dishes like roasted bone marrow, Wagyu tagliatelle, and the Toscana pizza, which features wagyu beef, goat cheese, and a bone marrow glaze.

With a focus on quality ingredients and expertly crafted dishes, Pausa Bar & Cookery has become a go-to destination for food lovers seeking elevated Italian cuisine. Whether you're craving a delicious pizza or a decadent pasta dish, this restaurant has something for everyone.

In addition to its mouthwatering food offerings, Pausa Bar & Cookery provides a welcoming atmosphere with features like outdoor seating, a full bar, and attentive service. The restaurant also offers happy hour specials and private dining options for special occasions.

If you're in the mood for a memorable dining experience that combines Italian flavors with a modern twist, be sure to visit Pausa Bar & Cookery in San Mateo. With its delectable dishes, charming ambiance, and top-notch service, this restaurant is sure to impress even the most discerning food enthusiasts.

Pausa Bar & Cookery Menu

Location

Address: 223 E 4th Ave San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 375-0818

🕓 Work Hours
MON 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUE 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WED 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
SAT 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
SUN 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Walk-ins Welcome
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • EV charging station available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Ken C.

    11 August 2024

    Kicked up Italian fare This spot has some interesting eats. Started off with the roasted bone marrow which was very savory (although the marrow was a little bit too roasted - hard to scrape off). We then tried the toscana which was an interesting mix of Wagyu, goat cheese, and bone marrow glaze. Crust was thin yet toasty. My fav was the tagliatelle which was perfectly made with plenty of beef and mushroom umami. Yummy spot

  • Author: Karen M.

    23 July 2024

    Who doesn't love a good pizza? We went on a Saturday evening, and it was absolutely crowded! We had a reservation for 4, but when we arrived, we were 5. We kindly informed them, and they easily accommodated our request. We were seated within 5 minutes of arriving, and both the host and our waitress were really nice! For pizzas, we tried the Margherita, Toscana, and Campagnola. The Toscana was my favorite, with wagyu and glaze--definitely different from anything I've tried before. My friend ordered the Mandili, which she enjoyed as well. Pausa Bar and Cookery is a really nice place: trendy, with great food, though it is on the pricey end.. But for sure, I recommend reserving a spot!

  • Author: Michelle Z.

    16 July 2024

    very good great pork shank,Wagyu beef and risotto are delicious Service is also great!

  • Author: Brandi T.

    13 July 2024

    First time trying Pausa and was pleasantly surprised with the excellent service, ambiance and delicious food. For starters, we ordered the octopus carpaccio, the burrata and the bone marrow. The burrata was amazing with the toasted bread. The octopus carpaccio was full of flavor too - just wished there was a bigger portion. The bone marrow was fatty and went great with the bread - but also wish there was more lol. We also ordered the campagnola pizza. The corn threw me off a bit, but it was delicious! The crust was PERFECT. Not too crunchy, perfectly chewy.. the bread was just immaculate. Would definitely recommend this spot for Italian food.

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