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Food - Spasso, San Carlos, CA

Spasso

4.7 (1405)
$30 and under
Italian
769 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Spasso

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
San Carlos

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Spasso features Italian, Mediterranean cuisine and Tapas. Spasso has been a new favorite neighborhood destination located in San Carlos on Laurel Street. Spasso features an extensive Napa Valley and Italian wine selection, and a full bar with specialized cocktails are available. Our waitstaff are consistently friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. And, the atmosphere is lively and exciting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    ramiro nolazco
  • Catering
    We can cater your special events; please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next special event at Spasso. We can arrange the tables any way you want. The dining room can accommodate 58 guests. Please call for details and pricing.
  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Cross street
    Olive and Cherry
  • Parking Details
    There is parking all along Laurel Street and private parking across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Spasso.

4.7

4.7
(1405)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spasso offers "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "pomegranate martini," "mushroom risotto," and "Grand Marnier creme brulee." Celebrated for special occasions, Spasso consistently delivers "yummy" meals with attentive staff. Perfect for Italian cuisine enthusiasts, it provides a "pleasant dining experience" with both indoor and outdoor seating.
1,405 Reviews
  1. Mary Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was great scallops with risotto and mushrooms plus our server Willi was fantastic.. thank you for awesome service from everyone

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  2. katherine Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Spasso. The food was yummy! I was there for my birthday and the wait staff was very attentive. They brought me a glass of wine and dessert on the house. We will definitely go back.

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  3. Sandra Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have never had any of their main dishes as we can’t get past the wonderful selection of starters! And their pomegranate martini is the absolute best!

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  4. mary lou Gold

    Nevada27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Spasso with family. It never disappoints. The service and the yummy food it always on point. Great bartending too. Nice ice cold martini !!

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  5. mikaela

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolute gem!! great service and amazing food, pesto gnocchi, mushroom risotto, and pomegranate martini are personal favs. overall great experience and always looking forward to next time i visit

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  6. Mary Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside. Service was excellent, everyone was very attentive! Entrees ordered - fettucine with black pepper and shrimp, mushroom ravioli, mushroom risotto, crab cakes. We started with tomato bruschetta. Everything was flavorful, well seasoned, and delicious! We finished with Grand Marnier creme brulee, lava cakes, blood orange sorbet. Fantastic meal, exceptional service! Highly recommend.

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  7. deb

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my friend’s birthday. I had the chicken parmigiana & she had the penne & chicken. We split a salad prior to our entrees. The food was delicious as always & the portions were huge - so we both took home enough for another meal . We both had after dinner drinks & she was surprised with a yummy piece of cheesecake which we shared. The evening was perfect! Service was excellent as always & food was amazing as well.

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  8. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have veal cannelloni, the best! Brothers bday had a great time and were very good about extending our visit longer for the birthday!

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  9. Mary Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic as usual we had a group of 10 and we all loved our meals and desserts.

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  10. Barry Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have a nice dinner at Spasso last week. Service as a little slow. The veal and pasta was very good. However, we did not like the Marinated Teriyaki Skirt Steak plate. The steak was undercooked and it was a small portion. It looked like they tried copied the dish from Town (which is across the street)... but didn't success. This dish has been our favorite at Town for years. Overall, good. but not great.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    ramiro nolazco
  • Catering
    We can cater your special events; please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next special event at Spasso. We can arrange the tables any way you want. The dining room can accommodate 58 guests. Please call for details and pricing.
  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Cross street
    Olive and Cherry
  • Parking Details
    There is parking all along Laurel Street and private parking across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Spasso gets lively at dinner, guests report it was busy inside and out at dinner on a Friday and reviewers also noted very busy Sunday nights; by contrast, several guests described lunches (including weekend lunches) as pleasantly quiet and relaxed.

Sunday is a standout, reviewers note lively Sunday nights, and guests specifically mention enjoying free corkage on Sundays (also available on Mondays).

Portions at Spasso are often generous, guests frequently describe very generous servings and many report taking leftovers home after a satisfying meal.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate for dining at Spasso.

Yes, Spasso is well suited to date night, with an intimate, dimmed interior, attentive service, and an extensive Napa Valley and Italian wine selection praised by guests.

Spasso serves up a warm, inviting vibe, cozy, intimate dining rooms with dimmed lights, a lively bar, and an overall energetic atmosphere at dinner, while lunch visits are reported as more relaxed.

Private dining isn't part of Spasso's offering, private parties are not offered, and the restaurant emphasizes its lively, open dining atmosphere.

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Spasso

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
San Carlos

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 15 times today
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