Since its grand opening in November 2001, Sapore Italiano has been the area leader in authentic Italian cuisine. Known by locals as "Sapore" it provides a unique dining experience for families, friends, couples, and small and large gatherings alike.
"What is the protocol for when you tell the hostess that you wish to pay but another member of your party gives the waiter their card later? The hostess had informed the waiter ahead of time but he chose the one who gave his card."
Dined on 6/09/2013
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"Food was great. It was very busy and noisy last night. I usually like to go here because it is cozy and quiet, but the place was very full and busy. Service and food great!"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"The service was excellent. We felt like we were in Italy. My Italian friend (88-years-young) thought it just might be the best Risotto she's ever had."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"First and last experience here. Very very very loud. The food was mediocre at best. Our waiter never came back to ask how food was. The staff that poured water an cleared dishes were more attentive then he. Tables very close together... Definitely not a date restaurant ... Not going back"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Fantastico! This restaurant offered 15% of the proceeds to help the San Mateo County Service League on the day of their fundraiser and Kitchen Tour. I always like to support businesses that are generous to non-profits. This was a great discovery in Burlingame. I didn't know the restaurant was even there and probably never would have found it on my own. It is a neighborhood gem ... lively, real Italian, very good food, handmade ravioli, etc. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back often. Buon appetito!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Sapore just keeps improving -- from food to service to ambience. The Italian cuisine is, in a word, sublime -- and reasonably priced. Could not give this restaurant any higher rating, but would if possible."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Everything was going wonderful until we were leaving the restaurant and was ran down by a waiter that wasn't ours telling us we didn't pay for our meal it made me second guess coming back but the food was good."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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"Went to this place based on reviews with a friend. The food was delicious, the portions huge, and the atmosphere energetic. Spaghetti carbonara was awesome and the waiter attentive but not overbearing. We stayed and talked for an hour after our meal and had a great time. I would definitely go there again."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
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"Wonderful Italian pasta. The Pasta Rustica was great and the gnocchi light and creamy. Our waiter was very attentive and anxious to help us have a good experience. The only negative... very noisy. A large party was in the back of the restaurant dining. With the high ceilings and small space, the noise made it almost impossible to carry on a conversation."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The two adults shared a pork medallions special and Gnocchi di Patate al Gorgonzola. Both delicious...the pork dish featured succulent cuts of meat, very tender, with a picante sauce; the gnocchi was flavorful with a melt-in-your mouth consistency. The sauce was not overpowering, as gorgonzola sauces can be.
I was impressed with the wine menu. Never in a local Italian denizen venue have I seen such depth in Italian wines, for example, they feature six different wines from Montepulciao D'Abruzzo. This is popular with me, but, nevertheless, we ordered a Cab, "Cabernet Sauvignon Justin (Paso Robles) 2008". Very rich and smooth. Nice oak and a smooth lingering finish."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch
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"Food and service were excellent busy Saturday night we were 20min early but no seating till time of the reservation so don't just drop in on the weekend. Dinner for two with wine and a shared desert $100 with tip only drawback is the noise Tiled floors and high ceilings make for a cacophony of sounds"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Sapore Italiano serves basic, simple Italian food done well. We all enjoyed our entres, although some were better than others. We all thought the appetizers (calamari & antepasta platter) were really very good. The place is very cozy and the service was friendly and attentive. The very reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of food make this a destination spot for dinner in that area."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"I always have a great dining experience at Sapore. There are plenty of good italian places in the community, but we find ourselves coming back to this one. I have taken just my wife, my whole family, friends and business colleagues. They do a great job. Both food and service is outstanding."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Made a reservation and they seated us 20 minutes late. Not happy with that, but made up for the wait with a fabulous dinner! Whomever was cooking this night was primo. Sometimes the food is good but not primo. We all had something different...ravioli, sole, rigatoni bolognese, and veal scallopini and all were fabulous and hot right off the fire. Can't say enough good about the food. The noise was at full volume!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"This is the place if you crave the best Italian food!!! Service is excellent and one of the owners even came over to greet us and to make us feel at home. We will make this one of our favorite spots for quality Italian fare in the Bay Area - definitely worth the trip from Vacaville!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"had a wonderful Girl's Birthday Celebration dinner at Sapore. The food is always great and consistent. We had wonderful service, great waiter, knowledgable, helpful, friendly. We are always greeted there warmly."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Had a lovely time at dinner. We were surrounded by a variety of guests -- families, dates, and groups of friends -- all of whom were enjoying themselves.
Polite service; warm and friendly atmosphere; delicious and fresh food. Must-try dishes include the gnocchi and the tiramisu. If you like calamari: theirs is fresh, light, and crispy."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"I was looking for a good place to take a friend who had an overnight stay at an airport hotel before fling out the next morning. I didn't know any restaurants in the area. This one was 7 minutes from the hotel and sounded ok. We were both pleased to discover that it was better than just ok. A real find I'll return to!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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"Very busy place. good food , pretty good service in spite of how busy it was. Our servers made a few mistakes; the wrong food to our table, noticed that two couples next to us had to trade their salads across the aisle when they realized that their orders got mixed. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get menus, as I think they did not have enough as only half our table of 6 got them initially. Once we mentioned something, someone went downstairs to gather a few more. Owner very nice and personable. We had quite a noisy table upstairs next to a party room. With so many people going in and out to serve and party guests, it made our dinner less enjoyable with so much noise and a blast of cold air every time the door was left open."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
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"I had the Veal Piccata, which was very good and my date ordered the Swordfish, which she enjoyed. The wait people were attentive and I liked the fact that the owner or manager came to our table to see how everything went. That was a nice touch."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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