My friend wanted to go here to celebrate her new job. I was hesitant because I do not like Terun in Palo Alto but Impasto blew me away! I liked it so much more and will definitely be back. The decor inside is so cute. The manager came by to check on our meal, which was super nice and personal. They gave my friend ice cream with our dessert for our celebration. The food was great! Her spaghetti sounded basic from the menu description but it was so good and fresh; I'll be ordering it next time. read more

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Most amazing customer service from the owner, Franco and staff! Food was fantastic and we will continue to visit this restaurant read more

The food and service are excellent, everyone is very friendly! The ambiance is very pleasant! read more

Our table wasn't ready so we had a couple drinks at the bar - they were excellent. We started with the roasted beet salad which was delicious and a very generous portion for a starter salad. We loved both pizzas - margherita and schiacciata. The ingredients are super fresh and the dough is amazing. Pizza is a bit more doughy than our preference but that's Neapolitan. They definitely need a bit more time to figure out the space as they just opened but excited to try it again! read more

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We asked our friends out to dinner tonight and she suggested we come to Impasto. It's such a cozy, lovely restaurant. The staff are attentive and friendly, and the food delicious. It's great for kids and family group life ours but also great for couples or girls night out. Lovely dinner. Looking forward to coming back. read more

I had been looking forward to Impasto opening for a long time as I love their sister restaurants in Palo Alto. After sorting out a few growing pains, I think this restaurant will become a staple in our rotation. We made a reservation, which I highly recommend. The bar looked like it would be fun for walk-ins, but it has a limited number of seats. The place was packed on a Friday night. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small, so some of the tables are very close together. We were seated right away at our reservation time. The menu has a lot of options. We ended up ordering the focaccia, beet salad, lasagna, and Terun pizza. The focaccia was an incredible texture (almost like fried dough) and a decent portion for the price. I would definitely order that again! The beet salad was lovely (assuming you like beets). Portion was huge so I am excited to eat the leftovers. The lasagna was delicious. It looked like it had some prosciutto type of meat in it which was very unique. Only complaint would be that the middle of it was not warm, but the crispy edges were wonderful. Of course the Terun pizza was great and similar to what we have had at their sister restaurant. Good portion. Service felt a little awkward, likely due to the place still being new. Drinks took awhile to arrive and it took some time to order another drink mid-meal. I appreciated that some staff (maybe owners) were walking around checking on tables throughout, which helped fill the service gaps. Our main entrees seemed to take quite awhile to arrive, but we weren't in a big rush. In general, everyone seemed friendly and helpful but just a bit chaotic. Overall: Delicious food and wine with a few small issues that they should be able to work out over time. Glad to have one of their restaurants here in San Carlos! read more

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Been here twice and both visits were amazing. The staff is awesome as is the food. They have pizzas and other entrees Owned by Italians too. read more

Came here with some friends on a Friday night and this spot was packed! Good thing we made a reservation! The portions here are pretty generous! We got two pizzas to share and then shared some pastas! The calamarata pasta is a must get! My fave the entire night read more

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sunday father's day lunch at impasto...reservations made and arriving on time...busy, but promptly seated at arrival...lunch for 3 and wanting to share...taking a smokey pineapple for the drink...a $17 special cocktail...tasty and refreshing...browsing menu and deciding to share a 5 formaggi pizza...a 5 cheese pizza for $25...also sharing the rigatoni $26 and pollo milanese $32...the pizza arriving first with hot bubbling cheese....the first slice is always the best...hot with intense cheese flavors...rigatoni was very hearty with a thick meaty sauce...simply perfect and delicious...chicken milanese had a wonderful tangy sauce over the salad and fried chicken...golden brown and perfectly tender chicken...delicious salad and a mound of fries to fill...great lunch...attentive staff...worth the $131.23 total... read more

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Lively atmosphere, interesting decor, and a beautiful bar. The pizza's are large with a thin classic Italian crust. The rigatoni Ragu sauce was superb. Great Italian wine list. Excellent service from our waiter. All around good experience! read more

The service here is very good. They are friendly and efficient, without rushing you. We were sat by the door and it was a bit cold so the hostess offered to turn up the heat, which was nice. I love the outdoor space. The inside is nice as well, but a tad loud. I am not sure why the music has to be so loud ‍ The food is very, very good. We love Terun and so it's nice to have this place closer to us. The fried dough appetizer was amaaaaazing. That prosciutto on there was just wow! We also tried the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Since they were baked dishes, the veggies are soft, which I don't usually love, but these were so flavorful! We tried the San Danielle, the Calabrian, and the pear with Gorgonzola pizzas. My favorite is still the San Danielle but some people liked the pear one a lot. The salmon risotto was also very good. My favorite dessert was the affogato because both the gelato and the espresso was truly amazing. The cheesecake was ok, not great. The tiramisu was very good and the desserts were all very generously portioned. It is quite expensive but very, very good for an occasion! read more

Amazing food service and atmosphere. Good job everyone. I'll be back soon for sure. That pasta pomodoro it's perfect read more

The only authentic Italian restaurant/pizzeria in San Carlos Best pizza.best pasta, and a top wine cellar that combined with a superior service make Impasto a destination for food lovers read more

Beautiful space right next to San Carlos Caltrain station. The staff are wonderful, wide range of drink options, great tasty food. Highly recommended. read more

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We enjoyed our lunch here overall! Appetizers: Foccacia bread to start was FANTASTIC. Comes out super hot with a great rosemary butter. Also really enjoyed the crispy eggplant polpette bites. Brussel sprouts were a good veggie appetizer for us and was surprisingly a really decent portion. Mains: Red beet gnocchi was cooked well - soft and pillowy. Can't really taste the beet flavor though. The rib eye steak was also done nicely if you want a meat option. We asked for a medium cook and was really happy they did not over cook it as many places do. The steak comes with a side of french fries and green beans. French fries were perfect - reminded me of McD's but even better! Pizzas: We tried both the porchetta and the Capricciosa and I quite liked the toppings. My main issue is that I wish the crust was just a BIT more sturdier. It's pretty flimsy and soggy just like Terun (makes sense, same owners) and it's just not my personal favorite style of crust. As for the Capricciosa, not sure if intentional but the toppings were not equally distributed over the pizza - the prosciutto was only scattered on 2-3 slices, the mushrooms on a quarter of the slices, the artichokes on another quarter of the slices and the olives on half of the pizza. Would come back again and I did like most of the dishes we had! read more

This restaurant is beautiful, I loved the decor & lighting. My friend made reservations online for us to sit indoors but unfortunately we were not able to be seated right away. A server came over & offered to sit us outside, we were both hesitant due to the cold weather but after he showed us the table & plenty of heated lamps, we decided it would be fine. We started off the night with some calamari & it was just the right amount of crispy, the lemon sauce that came with it was to die for, so delicious, I could've had that on its own lol I opted for the daily special, risotto with salmon & it was flavorful & satisfying. This restaurant was worth the try, I like that you can see into the kitchen when you walk into the restaurant, I eyed the wood fire oven & I'm sure I'll be back to try the pizza. read more

Impasto by Terun - Calamari - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Pollo milanese - dry. Calamari - tough, and out-of-a-box flavor. Pizza Capricciosa - overly salty. Hendrick's gin martinis - scant. Service - good. Bill - higher than local competition. read more

Wonderful staff, caring and attentive owners, and authentic and delicious food. It goes without saying that the pizza is delicious, but the menu is surprisingly varied for a pizzeria, with a lot of other options that are just as delightful plus a full bar. The ambiance makes for a lovely overall experience, with lots of nearby parking as an added bonus! read more

New restaurant located in downtown San Carlos! We started the night with grilled octopus drizzled with lemon-avocado sauce. It was soft and juicy! For our main courses, we had the spaghetti and rigatoni. Both were delicious! The spaghetti was on the tangy and sweet side. The rigatoni had a good amount of beef-pork ragu. Excellent choices for cozy Italian food! Lots of parking spots available where it says "Restricted." Staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and answered our questions. I would definitely come back to try the pizza next time! read more

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We were excited to try this place but unfortunately the food was just ok. We have pretty high standards for pizza and there are so many good options nearby so the pie here kinda fell flat, plus it's pretty pricey. We couldn't help but compare to other places like Vesta, Del Popolo, or Speederia which are far superior in our opinion. The plus is that they have a nice ambiance inside, but if we have an itch for pizza we'll be going elsewhere. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with a couple friends and a couple pups. Service was friendly and they helped get a couple heating lamps to make sure we were warm sitting outside where the wind was blowing pretty hard. Food was decent, good cocktail and wine list, we enjoyed our time there. Total came to 45-50/person. Will return when in the area. read more

Impasto by Terun - Fam Style Calamari fritti - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Absolutely delicious!! We can't stop coming here lol. My best friend and I love coming to this spot and relaxing with delicious food and wine. The pasta is so yummy I recommend ordering different pastas and doing family style to sample different dishes. We live the staff here and they really care about their customers. Thank you Impasto! read more

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This place was so good! I've been to Terun so was hoping for a similar experience and it was! Went with my dad recently and glad we made a reservation, it was a busy Saturday evening. Greeted immediately, met with smiles, and almost no wait for our table. It was such a nice day, the patio was great. Everyone was attentive, our server was so nice. The food was amazing. I got a spaghetti- because of the fresh burrata. The eggplant app and watermelon salad were so good. The regular focaccia bread was so good. Lasagna too. The pistachio dessert was so good. We were stuffed but wanted to try. And then had the limoncello and vecchio amaro del capo to finish- molte grazie read more

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The service was great! ALL of the food was amazing! The atmosphere was nice. I've already been back.

Great food and fantastic service. We had a 7:15pm reservation and waited a whopping 25 minutes for our table for 6 standing in a very crowded entry way. We were not happy, but the wonderful owner did more than enough to compensate us. He brought us glasses of Prosecco as we waited and when we were seated he sent over very nice appetizers on the house. We then had Jackson as our server who was absolutely fantastic. Service is amazing. Water and wine glasses were constantly filled, anything we requested was delivered within seconds. A wonderful experience. Food is delicious and the restaurant is beautiful, lots of good energy. I would definitely return! read more

Best pizza place on the peninsula--don't miss it! Go there for amazing pizza and wine. The pizzas are very thin, and the recipes are fantastic. Our favorite is the Pera (cheese and pear), but honestly, they all taste incredible. The Italian wine list is excellent--thoughtfully curated, truly authentic, and pairs perfectly with the pizza. Another highlight is the interior design at their San Carlos location: fresh, modern, and incredibly cozy. The team is knowledgeable and friendly, creating a welcoming experience. While waiting for our table, the sommelier graciously offered us Prosecco--a sparkling start to our meal! Overall, it's delicious and authentically Italian. I took one star off because the quality of the steak didn't meet our expectations. read more

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I was excited to try this highly-rated restaurant on Yelp, but my experience was far from what I had hoped for. First, there's no parking, so you have to park across the street on Laurel. Once you get inside, the place is packed with chairs, making it difficult to walk to your table or the bar. I opted for the bar, but the tables were so close that I could hear everyone's conversation and even grab their food. The drinks and pizza were disappointing. The taste was terrible, and the prices were exorbitant. To make matters worse, they add a 20% surcharge to the bill, so be cautious. On top of that, someone stole my umbrella at the front. Despite the negative experiences, the customer service was friendly and attentive. The service itself was good, but overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

Now this has become a go to restaurant for us in San Carlos. The cheesy cauliflower is always a hit with the kids, and love the charred romaine salad. Everything we have tried is tasty including the pizzas and pastas. I try to save room for the dessert pizza and most of the time I fail, but it's seriously so good. Can't wait to go back and try the cheese wheel pasta!! read more

The food was super good and the people there were really nice. They have an amazing spot outdoors to sit at and the seating is pretty comfortable. They have a lemonade is bubbly and could be better though. Would recommend! Amazing spot. read more

Impasto by Terun - DELICIOUS PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

Super cute, yummy food and drinks and great ambience! My favorite was the risotto and the octopus! read more

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This is a new restaurant by the same team that runs Italico and Terun Pizza. The space is warm and inviting and the food & drinks are simply superb. Service is always good at all locations. Full bar. Rye flour pizza was outstanding but all dishes on the menu were really good. At a place like this you don't have to worry about what to order. Everything is delicious. I will be back! read more

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Bartenders made amazing drinks! Came a few days later for dinner with a friend and her mom, and the service was just as good and the food was delicious. read more

Been here twice the first time we sat out side the food was excellent. Second time sat inside and what a mistake. The music was so loud we couldn't hear what our server said and the server couldn't hear what we said. Had to yell our order. I like loud music but maybe not with my meals. Food was good and consistent. Maybe next time I will come with earplugs lol! read more

SO GOOD. They were BUSY on a Friday night. I saw there were no reservations online so I called and luckily they made room for us! Interior is beautiful. Very chic and modern decor. Cute spot for dinner. FOOD WAS AMAZING. Pizza crust was thin but not too thin and tasty. Lots of good choices to pick from. It was hard to just choose one. We will for sure be back. Service was wonderful. They make you feel like family. read more

Impasto by Terun - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

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We received a lovely reply from the owner in regard to our complaint about our service animal. After reviewing the tapes, he did indeed see my dog was wearing the appropriate vest. Apologized that his staff did not see the vest and welcomed us and our dog to come again. We appreciate the apology and will try to come back! Like I said, the inside is just lovely and I want to try the food again on a happier note. read more

First time here and will be back again. Food was great. We had the Focaccia with rosemary butter which was so tasty. The Spaghetti had a delicious sauce-I wish it came with more Burrata on top though. The Fichi pizza stole the show and was amazing. We did not have reservations but got a seat outside. I'm glad they have heaters blasting because it gets chilly. I would recommend a reservation to get inside seating. The staff were friendly but felt a little inattentive at times or not noticing we were done with our food and ready for the check. They had live music the night we went which made for a great evening. Overall very happy with our experience and would come again. read more

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I highly recommend Impasto- the pizzas were phenomenal, the pastas also on point- it took me back to Italy. Great service and well delivered menu. Prices are also very reasonable considering the quality of the food and ambiance. read more

We went to Impasto for the opening today! It looks like it had a very successful opening! It took about 35 min for us to get a table. There were still people outside waiting for tables when we left at 9 pm! The ambience and service is great! What I was looking forward to was the gnocchi which I had loved at Terun. The gnocchi here didn't disappoint! Soft and delicious! We also got the spaghetti which was great too. I like that the menu clearly indicates what dishes are vegetarian so you don't have to guess or ask the server! And they have plenty of vegetarian options which is a big plus! read more

Impasto by Terun - Beetroot gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Impasto has great Italian food. We got the protein trio special: sausage, grilled chicken, and skirt steak with crispy smashed Yukon potatoes and salad. We also got the gnocchi and ravioli. The gnocchi are a hot pink color because it's made with beet juice and came in a Gorgonzola cream sauce. The ravioli was stuffed with spinach and cheese and came in a tomato sauce. The gnocchi was my favorite because it tasted great and I loved the color. I also tried the Focaccia Pugliese bread; the tomatoes on the warm bread tasted amazing with just the right amount of tartness that was balanced out with the creaminess of the Rosemary butter that it came with it. I also got the Limonata drink, which is a carbonated lemonade. It was very refreshing. I can't wait to go back. read more

Impasto by Terun - Trio special (top), Ravioli (left), Gnocchi (right) - Pizza Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Last minute plans brought us to this establishment for the first time on a Friday night. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the pulpo and branzino and everything was seasoned very well. Everything we ordered was very delicious and we will be coming back. Thank you for the hospitality and delicious food. read more