Come and try our New Bar & Patio Appetizer Menu as well as our New Cocktail Menu! Spiedo Restaurant located in the heart of San Mateo, specializing in fine Italian cuisine and Daily Specials from the Venitian region. Using only the freshest of ingredients, Spiedo is known for our wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas, and our fresh rotisserie. Enjoy a bottle of wine from an extensive wine list or a cocktail from our full service bar. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Spiedo is a wonderful place to celebrate an intimate dinner for two or a special occasion for a large group. Banquet facilities are available for private parties.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

(27 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 27 reviews

5 stars

(4)

4 stars

(12)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(3)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(8)
fit for foodies(6)
good for groups(6)

special occasion(6)
great for lunch(5)
kid-friendly(4)

Spiedo - San Mateo Reviews List

Review 1 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was very good, service was great, would recommend this resturant to anyone, who wants a great Italian dinner."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"excellent food, was really surprised and loved the choices! A definite go back place."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Seafood was fresh and oh so

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/24/2013

2008

Dined on 04/24/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Seafood was fresh and oh so flavorful! I know I'll be back, just for that.

At 1530 on a weekday, blessedly quiet.

So if you like seafood and hate noise, this is it."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

food was good, but too expensive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"food was good, but too expensive for lunch. Need to broaden their lunch menu for less expensive options than the regular price. I think this is why it is so quiet during the day."

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 5 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food is nothing to get

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is nothing to get excited about but the staff is very nice and service was good. The best thing about Spiedo is that it is not at all crowded, so it is great for being able to talk during the meal."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

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Review 6 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good but nothing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2013

2009

Dined on 03/24/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good but nothing to rave over. Dessert were just plain boring. Would recommend for a quick bit but nothing fancy."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2009

Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion

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Review 7 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food is consistently good,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food is consistently good, but they use the same sides (mashed potatoes and steamed veggies) for almost all of their entrees. Frequent diners will long for variation. The fish portion was very small (I almost sent it back but didn't want to make a scene in front of my guests.) Always friendly."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good and service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was good and service prompt"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Special Features: late-night find

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Review 9 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

staff seemed a bit unprepared

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"staff seemed a bit unprepared for Valentine's Day volume. service was slow and not as friendly as before."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

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Review 10 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Whereas the wait staff was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2008

Dined on 02/09/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Whereas the wait staff was really friendly and efficient, the food just wasn't very good. My fish was mushy, my daughter's filet was under cooked and my husband's salmon had a red sauce on it that was not expected (grilled salmon)."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2008

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Review 11 for Spiedo - San Mateo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Menu is misleading "housemade"

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/06/2013

2007

Dined on 02/06/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Menu is misleading "housemade" does not mean "homemade" or "fresh". Gnocchi is "housemade" not "homemade" or "fresh". To the waiters credit he did tell us when we asked."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2007

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