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Sapore Italiano, Burlingame, CA

Sapore Italiano

4.5
4.5
980 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Sapore Italiano is a relaxed Italian eatery known for its tasty bread and hearty cuisine. The restaurant serves everything, from pizzas and salads, to veal scaloppine Marsala and tiger prawns with a basil and white wine sauce. Try Sapore Italiano's homemade meat lasagna or signature insalata Sapore with greens, chicken breast, raisins and sliced apples in a balsamic vinaigrette for lunch. Sapore Italiano's dinner menu includes irresistible antipasti like carpaccio Veneto with raw beef, shaved Parmesan, arugula, Dijon mustard, olive oil and lemon. The restaurant's rigatoni with ground sausage and vegetarian pizza are both standout dishes. A large wine list includes a nice variety of Italian and Californian wines. Sapore Italiano also serves gluten-free and whole wheat pastas.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 11:30–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Burlingame Ave. and behind the restaurant. Free parking after 6:00 pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sapore Italiano in Burlingame consistently delivers "excellent Italian food" with "fresh pastas" and a "friendly environment." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian vibe" and the owner's attentiveness. While noise can be an issue, the "delicious" menu and accommodating service make it a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting.

980 Reviews
  1. Gualdino

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding food, impeccable service, the only reason it didn’t get 5 Stars is because it was noisy upstairs. Mainly because there was a very large group and they were trying to speak to everyone. Otherwise it was a great way to celebrate my birthday with family.

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  2. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We has a wonderful meal. The food was great, with nice and friendly service and hospitality

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  3. Luigi VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic and delicious meal. Great authentic food from the home country.

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  4. Jill VIP

    San Francisco40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family dinner for our group of 6 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone loved their food ranging from gnocchi to eggplant parmesan. Our service was excellent and the manager is the most friendly Italian!

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  5. Maja VIP

    Edmonton19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mediocre Italian restaurant, a little on the bland side, but still good. Service was great

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  6. Sullivan

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Short ribs could be their signature dinner. It was the special of the day. If they have it get it. Probably the best short ribs I’ve had in a long while. I substituted polenta for angel hair pasta. The staff were super chill and the bartender has some cool dance moves. Lol!!

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  7. nick

    Seattle3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They took my reservation and when I arrived there was a line of people who had reservations They just take all bookings and then make people wait in cramped area awkwardly Bad experience

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  8. Todd M VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The Gorgonzola Gnocchi was outstanding. My son had a pizza and the crust was perfectly baked and the Crème Brûlée was delicious. I had the cannoli that came with 4 small pieces and they were delicious as well. Our server Ally, was knowledgeable, attentive and was almost invisible but not. I recommend this restaurant.

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  9. J

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our experience! Service was great and the food was amazing!

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  10. Bill

    Atlanta8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Draft beer was unavailable. The only bottle beer was Peroni. Bread was good. Mista salad was uninspiring. Carbona was very good. Pesto Tortelini was bland.

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FAQs

Sapore Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 437-2422.

Sapore Italiano is rated 4.5 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Sapore Italiano

1447 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 11:30–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Burlingame Ave. and behind the restaurant. Free parking after 6:00 pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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