Italian Restaurants in San Mateo County & Silicon Valley

Restaurants & More

Osteria at Domenico Winery
Inspired by traditional Italian osteria, Osteria at Domenico, is a playful eatery and bar, drawing inspiration from an aspiring post-war Italy, where street cafes were brimming with life and passion. They offer timeless fare like Cicchetti (small plates), pizza, casual bites, wine, and espresso. The osteria also features to-go bites like sandwiches and Panini for those looking for something quick.

Pasta Moon Ristorante & Bar
Located in Half Moon Bay, Pasta Moon embraces owner and chef, Kim Levin’s vision of Farm to Table by using only organic, in-season ingredients to create our contemporary Italian inspired cuisine. Their menu features their delicious home-made pasta, in addition to fresh seafood, the finest cuts of meat & poultry, gelato and desserts, and an extensive Italian Wine list.

Pausa Bar & Cookery
Pausa, Italian for “pause,” offers fresh and authentic Italian fare made from scratch with the bounty of Northern California ingredients, paired with an all-Italian wine list, craft cocktails, and spritzes. This great Italian restaurant in San Mateo is a place where guests can take a short recess from their daily pace of life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure.

Pinstripes
At Pinstripes, you will find delicious food cooked with quality ingredients that bring people together. From their fresh pesto to seasonal gelato and sorbets, hand-rolled gnocchi to hand-stretched pizza dough, they take pride in serving superior Italian/American dishes in San Mateo.

Stella Alpina Osteria
The menu at Stella Alpina infuses the flavors of the Alps; including braised meats, risottos, pastas and ragus. This Italian restaurant in Burlingame features Chef Matteo’s signature dishes such as Veal Osso Buco over Mascarpone Polenta and Nonna’s Housemade Potato Gnocchi, which are sure to leave customers wanting more.

Vina Enoteca
Located at the Stanford Barn, Vina Enoteca brings the rustic charm of Italy to the Silicon Valley with food that warms the soul in a setting unlike any other. Come to this Palo Alto restaurant and gather with family and friends and sip fine wine, craft cocktails and savor modern Italian cuisine in a comfortable setting. In addition, their fantastic team will make sure to guide you through an unforgettable dining experience.
 

PIZZA!

Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
With a focus on authenticity, friendly service, customer satisfaction, and with carefully measured growth, Amici’s has become the Bay Area’s standard for high-quality, freshly made pizzas, pastas, and salads. Their two locations in San Mateo and Redwood City offer some of the best pies in our destination.