this was our first visit and on the basis of the assessments we had high expectations for the evening. the restaurant was about three quarters full and the staff was cuddling. Nevertheless, the service was not as attentive as I expected, probably because it was short staff. when our server was available, he did a good job to tend to our needs. eating is very good and there were plenty of choices. our waiter gave some great recommendations and overall we were satisfied with our selections. the biggest complaint was the excessive noise level, the average conversation between the five of us on the table made a little difficult.
Sapore is consistently excellent authentic Italian cuisine and atmosphere. Best carbonara on the peninsula, and probably in the SF Bay Area, and the bolognese sauce is also exceptional! The proprietor Elio is not only a wizard at his craft, adjusting the environment to keep Sapore afloat during the pandemic, but now continuing the al fresco dining as a silver lining. He has succeeded in building community in Burlingame al modo italiano from having young students learn to make pane in his kitchen, to providing a regular meeting place for so many seniors to lunch. Bravo, Elio!
One of our favs for Pasta Carbonara Angel Hair Bolognese. Bolognese sauce a little drier this visit. Osso Bucco fabulous special Beet Salad with Arugula was great. Service was spotty. Young waitress didn't know what a 7 7 was gave Sprite We had to explain what it includes. She never gave a napkin I asked for nor replaced a knife for me. She gave us dessert menus before we were finished with our entrees. She was inexperienced with service perhaps overwhelmed.
My family and I had a great first time at Sapore Italiano. The food was delicious and our server was attentive with out being too overbearing. There was a Quinceneara going on at the time with a live mariachi band playing that sometimes got too loud but overall our experience was great. We would definitely return for another meal at Sapore Italiano.
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Food was outstanding. The waitress made us feel at home. Very authentic Italian food. The owner came to each table to make sure that each customer was extremely happy. This restaurant is ideal for business and casual dinning experience. By far best experience I have had at any restaurant in the area.
delicious food! great service. loved all the options we have chosen. very good season and a lot of options. I was very happy.
The pastas are amazing! And everyone who served us was excellent across the board. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
too busy on Saturday night. all asspects of culinary experience suffered due.
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Excellent food and warm feeling of a local favorite spot. Highly recommend!
Always have a great time at Sapore! Thank you Elio!
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