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San Matteo

4.3 (56 reviews)
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Seafood Manicotti
April D.

Food was great, super fresh , flavorful. I went randomly on a Thursday night with a friend because the restaurant across the street was closed. It was super chill..nice dimmed lighting, very clean. The bartender was just ok. He seemed snarky...and wasn't to open to answering too many questions about the menu. We had Seafood Manicotti and another seafood squid ink pasta dish ..both were good. The bartender was the only complaint I had as for his service etiquette. I asked for a ginger beer w/ 2 limes, he gave ut to me without a straw or any beverage napkins. Most women or ppl dont Wana drink from the glass. Also, if im asking for sliced citrus garnishes than it's likely I may put them to the side after squeezing the juice from them. But I dont care to put food directly on any bar nor do I want to have wet fingers. So I had to request napkins that were sitting not too far and a straw for my friend and I. It should be common courtesy. Other than that ( the bartender)..it was a good time and good food.

Meatballs happy hour
Elizabeth N.

Bartender was amazing, food was great, not sure what else I can ask for! Definitely recommend going during happy hour, $10 cocktails! (They're strong too!)

Back seating area
Susannah C.

So my family and I have been to San Mateo nine times since it opened in 2023. The food is ridiculously good and the servers are excellent! And it is sooo beautiful inside the restaurant. My absolute favorite is the frutti di mare (seafood pasta), which is packed with seafood, squid-ink pasta, and a broth/butter sauce that is FIRE. Our second and third favorites were the octopus appetizer, and seafood manicotti. My family and friends have also had the lemon-butter pasta, the mushroom pasta dish, the spinach, and the broccolini. All of them were hits.

Starr D.

If you like to eat in peace, Sunday night is definitely one of those nights at San Matteo. Modern atmosphere, friendly staff, efficient service, plenty street parking. Prosciutto melon and smoked burrata appetizer were pretty good, but only wish there are more melon came with. The seafood squid ink pasta was on point. Seafood was fresh and flavor was delicious. And don't forget to try some of their specialty cocktails. Overall experience is a thumbs up .

Shrimp and scallop scampi
Karima L.

The food is really delicious!! Started with complimentary focaccia and it was so tender and flavorful. They were very generous with refills as well! Everything looked delicious and the portions were reasonable enough to be full and not so large that you will have leftovers. The branzino was really well done; incredibly flavorful and meaty. The pasta was perfectly al dente and tasted homemade and fresh. The service was slightly confused and not as smooth as it could've been but there were no errors and everything worked out well. At one point there was a question of which of the three coffees we ordered was decaf, but everyone managed to sleep that night so we assume they got it right! The front and back rooms have a slightly different vibe but both are nice and lively. Overall would definitely come back for a solid Italian meal.

Frutti di mare... simply amazing!
Pouya G.

Very good food! This block has seen many restaurants come and go, hoping this one stays as it was on point. Good wine, delicious pasta!

San Matteo Spritz (left) The Purple Mamba (right)
Karen I.

This restaurant was impressive, best Italian food and drinks we've had for a long time! We shared two pastas, the funghi and the pumpkin raviolis which were delicious! Very friendly welcome and great attentive service. I would definitely eat there again!

Octopus mmmmm
Camsie M.

I think this place has 5-star potential! The space is lovely and the back patio is a light and airy treat. The salads were perfect and the grilled octopus is one of the best preparations I've had in recent memory. The lasagne was amazing but the carbonara wasn't great. We looked at other dishes coming out and i have my next time pics already! I gave feedback to the bartender and server on my way out and I hope next time the pasta is on point. One other note - they do offer kids options but no one mentioned it to me nor did they provide a kids menu.

David L.

Overall, foods are pretty good, a little slow but very fresh made, especially seafoods, not from frozen. Cons: their free water is from the faucet directly, without purifying, not taste good

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Delicious food and drinks and such a cute atmosphere!! Super friendly service! Will definitely be back

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3 years ago

Love love love! Excellent pasta and always perfectly done. Also sell their pasta at the local farmers market.

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Fantastic Italian in a cozy setting and super nice staff. Excellent home cooked pastas, simple with fresh ingredients.

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Excellent food, service, drinks, venue and music. Nothing was a miss. Would definitely go again!

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amazing service and food!!!! the staff was so friendly and the food came out super fast b great atmosphere as well!

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