Fiero Caffe
106 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, Ca 94401. Tel 650.685.8210. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri. 7:00am-2pm. Tue. Closed. Sat, Sun. 6:30am-2pm.
Fan Zhao
Fiero Cafe is a great spot for a casual but satisfying meal. The pasta here is authentic and delicious — the bolognese especially stands out, rich and full of flavor. Portions are just right, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They also serve omelets, which make a nice lighter option if you’re not in the mood for pasta. Overall, a cozy place with tasty, well-made dishes that feel genuinely Italian.
… moreKrista Howell
Wanted a quick breakfast sandwich, which wasn’t exactly on the menu as I wanted it, but they kindly made it for me anyway. It was delicious, and the coffee was good. A lovely building, and a nice front porch area. I’d like to come back to try the chicken piccata sometime.
… moreSunny Sonia
Lovely treasure to find good food, coffee and ambiance on a Sunday morning at 7:30 am. Please note that the parking in front is limited. The best was the salmon piccata!!! Will need to return. Loved also the pear, walnut, arugula and gorgonzola salad.
… moreSandra R
Best hidden gem in San Mateo. Great service, authentic home made food. Best of Italy right at your doorstep. Latte is fantastic. Try the Sicilian omelette, and bruschetta. You won’t regret it.
… moreSandeepa Dey
Cute Italian cafeteria, delicious food, good service and relaxed ambience. The homemade tiramisu is a touch of heaven in the end but really everything was great ! I got the smoked salmon omelette and my daughter got the salmon penne pasta ….. two different dishes of salmon, very different tastes and both were yummy. My some got a chicken breast panini and that too was awesome…. the chicken was soft, supple and flavorful and the panini was gigantic ! Lots of seating both indoors and outdoors, nicely decorated and maintained.
… moreTee Ponsukcharoen
Another place I can trust for a cafe in San Mateo. Spacious and welcoming. It is fun to see chefs making pizza and other food in front of you. I got a panini and it is too big to finish in a single meal. We had a good time and I would like to try other items in the menu as well.
… moreWei-Ai Tai
Charming Italian cafe near downtown San Mateo. Tucked away next to a bus stop on the busy El Camino Real, it’s a nice reprieve from the street traffic where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee with solid Italian food. Street parking is very hard to find, but there’s a paid parking lot across the street.
… moreXizhi Li (Bella)
I had one of the best omelette I’ve ever had here! It’s also amazing how we can get pasta for breakfast. My friend did and I’d love to try that when we come back.
We were blown away by the coffee. I had the macchiato and my friend had a latte. We asked the staff working at the checkout if they sell the coffee beans. He said no but took us to the storage room and let us took photos of the package so we can hopefully find them ourselves. That’s incredible kind of him!
The atmosphere was great, too. We enjoyed sitting outside.
… moreVivian Lee
Our coworker recommended this place because she used to dine here frequently. It is an Italian cafe with breakfast and lunch menus. It’s cozy and service is friendly.
We came in a large group and ordered many pasta dishes including ravioli, carbonara, and penne.
The food is homemade and delicious, looking forward to coming back here sometime.
… moreCourtney Tai
This is a really nice place to get brunch/lunch with friends or family. There’s plenty of food options – from pasta to omelettes – and the pasta in particular is very good. Their coffee is strong if that suits your tastes.
The service is friendly and makes the atmosphere so welcoming and cozy. They’ve always been a pleasure when I go!
Parking can be hard since it’s on a busy street, so I recommend finding parking in a structure in downtown San Mateo and walking over. If you live in the area I recommend walking instead of driving.
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