About Pausa
Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.
Pausa Hours
Monday
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pausa Awards
Award
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
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2026,2025
Pausa Details
Phone number
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Parking details
parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Award
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
OpenTable Icon
2026,2025
Private party facilities
Bolle Room: Outfitted with elegant drapes and a skylight, the Bolle Room is a great destination for memorable events Chef's Table: Enjoy our Chef's Table with a front-row view of our open kitchen and dough room. Set in the heart of our restaurant, your dinner will be unlike any in recent memory.
Pausa Facilities & Services
Banquet
Chef's Table
Corkage Fee
Delivery
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Non-Smoking
Patio/Outdoor Dining
Patio/Outdoor Dining
Takeout
Wheelchair Access
(Dress code) Business Casual
(Dining Style) Casual Dining
Last reviewed: July 2025
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