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Sapore Italiano, Burlingame, CA

Sapore Italiano

4.3 (988)
$30 and under
Italian
1447 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Sapore Italiano is a relaxed Italian eatery known for its tasty bread and hearty cuisine. The restaurant serves everything, from pizzas and salads, to veal scaloppine Marsala and tiger prawns with a basil and white wine sauce. Try Sapore Italiano's homemade meat lasagna or signature insalata Sapore with greens, chicken breast, raisins and sliced apples in a balsamic vinaigrette for lunch. Sapore Italiano's dinner menu includes irresistible antipasti like carpaccio Veneto with raw beef, shaved Parmesan, arugula, Dijon mustard, olive oil and lemon. The restaurant's rigatoni with ground sausage and vegetarian pizza are both standout dishes. A large wine list includes a nice variety of Italian and Californian wines. Sapore Italiano also serves gluten-free and whole wheat pastas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Private party catering for over 20 people. Call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The culmination of experience, expertise, and passion for fine food has resulted in the warm atmosphere and exceptional service that is Sapore Italiano. Book your party in one of our two private rooms and we'll help you create a dining experience your guests are sure to remember.
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Burlingame Ave. and behind the restaurant. Free parking after 6:00 pm.
  • Public transit
    Caltrain - Burlingame Station. Head West on Burlingame Ave., restaurant will be on the left side of the street. Next to Walgreens/Safeway.
  • Entertainment
    One television located at the bar and another television upstairs in the private dining area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 988 people are saying

Sapore Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sapore Italiano offers "outstanding food" with a "fabulous service" and "great vibe," making it a popular choice. Their authentic dishes like Gorgonzola Gnocchi and Crème Brûlée delight diners. While the ambiance can be "very noisy," the overall experience is praised for its "excellent food" and welcoming atmosphere.
988 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sapore is always amazing. The food is fantastic and the waitstaff is attentive and accommodating.

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  2. Julee VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great and the food was delicious!! We will be coming back!!

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  3. James

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Excellent customer service. Elio is the best

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  4. Heather

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious. Each person greatly enjoyed the fish they chose.

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  5. Rick VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and value. Everyone in our party of 6 really liked their entrees.

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  6. Sharon

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Service as usual. Always may you feel like a VIP

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  7. L

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The pros and cons dining out at Sapore Italiano. And please bear with me I don’t do a lot of reviews on places that I eat out at. My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for a long time ever since we started dating and we usually have a good time there. Pros: great food, wine selection is good, full bar is a plus, the menu and specials were excellent. Cons: noise levels were very high that my elderly parents had a very hard time keeping track of conversations, parking is hit and miss, staff was not very friendly, service was slow and substandard, ordering drinks and food took forever, ordered appetizers that we never received but were charged for, and I feel like we were ignored by staff. The tables around us seemed to have gotten more attention than we did.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area55 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    They over booked for Mother’s Day. Nobody could keep up. Our server really tried and the food was pretty good, but the owner was constantly yelling at employees and guests alike. The place wasn’t clean. We wouldn’t go back.

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  9. Audrey

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    My wine glass had someone else’s lip stick on it when they handed it to me.

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  10. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John the bartender is always going the extra mile to treat us kindly. Service & food spot on as usual!

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FAQs

Sapore Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 437-2422.

Sapore Italiano is rated 4.3 stars by 988 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sapore Italiano

1447 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Burlingame Ave. and behind the restaurant. Free parking after 6:00 pm.
  • Public transit
    Caltrain - Burlingame Station. Head West on Burlingame Ave., restaurant will be on the left side of the street. Next to Walgreens/Safeway.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    One television located at the bar and another television upstairs in the private dining area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Private party catering for over 20 people. Call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The culmination of experience, expertise, and passion for fine food has resulted in the warm atmosphere and exceptional service that is Sapore Italiano. Book your party in one of our two private rooms and we'll help you create a dining experience your guests are sure to remember.
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