Sole Italiano - San Mateo

I think of Sole as this little quaint hole-in-the wall, which I love. The food is amazing and the wine is great. Service is wonderful. I want to go again and again and again. Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

Sole is the perfect spot for a truly authentic Italian dining experience. The owners, who are from Italy, bring their traditional recipes to the table for your enjoyment. While most patrons chose to dine indoors, we opted for the lovely outdoor seating on a warm summer evening. The attentive staff ensured our happiness throughout the meal, and we were particularly impressed with the delicious bread and special spread that accompanied it. As a vegetarian, I ordered the Gnocchi Tartufati, while my husband went for the Pappardelle alla Bolognese - both dishes were exceptional. We made our dinner extra special with a Peroni beer for my husband and took a Tiramisu home for dessert. Despite our best efforts, we couldn't quite finish everything, but that just meant we had delicious leftovers for the next day. We highly recommend supporting this local gem for a truly satisfying dining experience. Bon appetit!

The best Vongole, Caesar salad, crostini, cannoli and tiramisu in town! Terrific service by Karen. Highly recommend!

The food at Sole Ristorante Italiano was superb and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The service was excellent and very welcoming. Be sure to arrive early as the restaurant tends to fill up fast. It's definitely worth a visit.

I think this restaurant may have been having an off day. The service was a little strange, with only one server for about 45 minutes until another server who was late joined. The food itself was decent, but the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese and strip steak were a bit too tart and underseasoned for our liking. We were only offered water when we arrived, with no other drink options provided by the waitress. We also weren't informed of the daily specials, which we would have liked to know about. Additionally, we were not given the choice to sit in the back patio and were unaware it even existed. While the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere, we were not impressed with the food or service. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be returning as we were hoping for a new regular spot for pasta. Time to continue the search for a good pasta restaurant.