Sapore Italiano

About the Business

Specialties

Sapore Italiano, which means taste or flavor of Italy, is an authentic Italian restaurant located in downtown Burlingame, CA. We are known for our fresh pasta, bread and desserts made in house, as well as our meat, seafood, specialty salads and pizza. We offer gluten free pasta upon request and have a good selection of vegetarian dishes to choose from. We feature a full bar with TV and free WiFi. We have a fantastic wine list with wines from all over the world, but concentrating on CA and Italian wines. We also offer outdoor seating facing Burlingame Ave. Our 2 level restaurant offers 3 rooms upstairs for private dining and special events such as birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners/weddings, religious celebrations and business meetings. We also offer full service off-site catering for all types of events at any location; from your home, business or rental space. Gift certificates also available.

History

Established in 2001.

Ristorante Sapore Italiano in Burlingame, CA, has been the go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine and friendly service in the Burlingame/Hillsborough area.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Elio D.

Business Owner

Elio is a native of Calabria in southern Italy. He is a graduate of the University of Calabria holding a degree in Economics. Elio moved to California in 1995 after graduating university to venture on a new experience of learning English and working in his uncle's restaurant, Piazza D'Angelo, in Marin County, CA. He fell in love with the restaurant business and decided to stay in the US to continue a career as a restauranteur.In 2001 Elio opened his first restaurant, Sapore Italiano, in Burlingame, CA. In 2012 he opened his second restaurant, Piccolo Ristorante Italiano, in Menlo Park, CA.

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Elio D. says, “Piccolo Ristorante is the little sister restaurant to Sapore Italiano.”