salanding555
Didn’t expect this good. Even the homemade sauce that came with the free bread basket made me want to steal the recipe immediately. No joke. The bruschetta was mind blasting; extremely freshly baked bread with thoroughly seasoned tomatoes.(not just drizzled with balsamic but well mixed.) The Radiatori rustica was very creamy and well balanced. The Tagliolini Nero di seppia was extraordinary, big shrimps and mussels, olive oil garlic tomato sauce just so simple and elegantly seasoned. Will come back countless times for sure.
… moreChloe Chuang
reasonable priced homemade pasta. you really can’t go wrong with any of the pastas. some crowd favs were the fiocchetti al gorgonzola and the raditori rustica. get the chicken marsala if you’re super hungry or want leftovers but it might be a tad too salty for salt sensitive people.
for appetizers, I recommend the calamari and the mussels! both are cooked to perfection. mussels weren’t sandy or fishy.
… morerayc333
A little charming restaurant in downtown San Mateo, homemade bread with delicious dipping sauce. We had fried calamari and squid ink pasta (hand made in the shop) with prawns and mussels exceeding our expectations, definitely will visit again to try other dishes.
… moreRich Hua
We had a wonderful meal at Sapore Express! All the food was fresh and delicious and the radiatori rustica was totally amazing. The pasta was unique (I had never had radiator pasta before) and the sauce was a scrumptious blend of savory and sweet. It’s a simple and pleasant atmosphere, and the prices were very reasonable. This place is now one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Penninsula. We will definitely be back!
… moreMichelle Wang
I have been here three times and always love this place. Their food is amazing! The bread with tomato&olive oil is like the best in town. I’m moving to south SJ so it would be a longer drive for me to come to San Mateo, and I chose this place as the last one I want to enjoy before I move.
… moreRachel Mitchell
Giving this a five star due to the quality of the food, and the wine, even though it is sooo reasonable, its incredibly good too.
The ambience is nice, but don’t let the dark exterior fool you. Or the word express. It is certainly not your typical “express” anything. It is delightful, relaxing, beautiful Italian music, and simply divine food. Service has always been good everyone we good here.
… moreJose A. Pena
my experience at Sapore Express was nothing short of fantastic. The combination of fresh, flavorful pasta and exceptional service makes this restaurant a standout in the culinary scene. I highly recommend Sapore Express to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you wanting more. The Calamari Fritti is out of this world. I can’t wait to return and indulge in their delectable dishes once again.
… moreJeremy Ondo
At first I thought it was a takeout place and almost left but omg I’m so glad they came and offered me a table before I could leave because this place was incredible. The specialty is clearly the house-made pasta, which is excellent, but even the bread and dipping oil was fab. We got the polpetone starter and they were great too, really flavourful, even my brother said it was as good as his (he makes incredible polpetone). The service was very friendly too.
… moreHannah Huang
it makes me so happy stepping into a cozy shop with silly chalkboard doodles + homey decor and leaving with some fresh pasta magic if you’re ever around downtown san mateo, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this one ♀️ such a rich, comforting meal that will warm your tummy on a chilly evening
discovered this lovely lovely gem to enjoy homemade Italian!!!!! absolutely looooved the fiocchetti al gorgonzola!! i did not expect the slightly sweet note and texture from the pear to harmonize soooo perfectly with the rich cheese.
fun idea to start a pasta tasting night with your friends by sharing the generous portions ☺️ ! whether you’re looking for a hearty meal to end your day or hoping to open your world to new pastabilities, this place will leave you with a smile 🙂
what we’ve tried:
fiocchetti al gorgonzola (basically the reason of my 5 star ⭐️ review; ribbon shaped pasta pockets with gorgonzola cheese and pear covered in creamy sauce)
fettuccine bolognese (with beef ragu)
comes with bread!
… moreWillis Wah
On a street with a bunch of food places, this place stood out. Small place with a few tables inside and a few outside, the service was quick and attentive, the food was tasty in good portions, and dessert topped it off. I would highly recommend giving this small place a try if you’re in the mood for Italian food.
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