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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Y
My go to pasta spot! Tried several things here and I loved them all！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Kustra
Fantastic pasta. The noodles are fresh and the sauce is amazing. We order fettuccine Alfredo and squid ink. Very outstanding. Will revisit whenever I’m in San
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Ku usa
It's recommended for families. Try spaghetti and clams.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Bransten Ming
Come here regularly because their pasta is some of the best my family’s had. Love the squid ink pasta the most. Staff is pretty friendly for the most part as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arugula Beet Salad, Tagliolini Alle Vongole, Bruschetta
Veronica Lin
The BEST Italian restaurant we’ve found in the Bay Area! The freshest pasta with amazing flavor, and excellent and quick service. We can’t wait to be back!
Kid-friendliness: We brought a toddler and an infant and loved the low-key atmosphere of the restaurant, it felt very kid-friendly to us! They had high chairs too, and of course, our toddler loved the pasta and the bread with dip!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose 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.
Kid-friendliness: They have half size portions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Hannah 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!
Taegh Sokhey
Excellent spot all around. The food was remarkably good. Can’t go wrong on anything on their menu. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kevin yang
Amazing Italian food for a very good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti, Tiramisu, Guazzetto Di Cozze
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Green
All the pasta dishes we tried were excellent. Will be back regularly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scialatelli Alla Amatriciana, Guazzetto Di Cozze
Yu-Cheng Deng
Definitely the top 5 pasta I’ve ever tried in Bay Area! Love the Radiatori Rustica especially.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miao Hu
We ordered Radiatori Rustica and the squid ink pasta. Both are very flavorful and tasty.
The sauce of the Radiatori Rustica tastes like meat stew from my childhood. While the squid ink pasta have fresh noodles and mussels. Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Bartlett
Two thumbs up. Way up! I will never forget the Veal Picatta. The aroma reminded me of Tuscany in the fall; the flavor, reminiscent of my first ménage à trois. My waiter, Brad, delivered service with aplomb, anticipating my every need. He has an eye for the business that is rarely found in this age of immediacy. Keep doing what you do and don't change a thing.
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go to pasta spot! Tried several things here and I loved them all！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic pasta. The noodles are fresh and the sauce is amazing. We order fettuccine Alfredo and squid ink. Very outstanding. Will revisit whenever I’m in San
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's recommended for families. Try spaghetti and clams.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Come here regularly because their pasta is some of the best my family’s had. Love the squid ink pasta the most. Staff is pretty friendly for the most part as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arugula Beet Salad, Tagliolini Alle Vongole, Bruschetta
The BEST Italian restaurant we’ve found in the Bay Area! The freshest pasta with amazing flavor, and excellent and quick service. We can’t wait to be back!
Kid-friendliness: We brought a toddler and an infant and loved the low-key atmosphere of the restaurant, it felt very kid-friendly to us! They had high chairs too, and of course, our toddler loved the pasta and the bread with dip!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Kid-friendliness: They have half size portions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
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!
Excellent spot all around. The food was remarkably good. Can’t go wrong on anything on their menu. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Italian food for a very good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti, Tiramisu, Guazzetto Di Cozze
Restaurantji Recommends
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the pasta dishes we tried were excellent. Will be back regularly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scialatelli Alla Amatriciana, Guazzetto Di Cozze
Definitely the top 5 pasta I’ve ever tried in Bay Area!
Love the Radiatori Rustica especially.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered Radiatori Rustica and the squid ink pasta. Both are very flavorful and tasty.
The sauce of the Radiatori Rustica tastes like meat stew from my childhood. While the squid ink pasta have fresh noodles and mussels. Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two thumbs up. Way up!
I will never forget the Veal Picatta. The aroma reminded me of Tuscany in the fall; the flavor, reminiscent of my first ménage à trois. My waiter, Brad, delivered service with aplomb, anticipating my every need. He has an eye for the business that is rarely found in this age of immediacy. Keep doing what you do and don't change a thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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