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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1992 reviews

What Lysanne Erdman doesn't like about Stella Alpina Osteria:
We really wanted to like this place. It was highly recommended. But looking for two hair in two different dishes, food that was not impressive, and stale the bread pudding tasting, I can simply not recommend this place. If you are in Burlingame and want good Italian cuisine to look elsewhere. If this place is half the price it would be 5 stars. But at this price, I would expect better. View all feedback. What MarieW likes about Stella Alpina Osteria:
small , quaint, charming Italian restaurant off the beat in track in downtown Burlingame. Be sure to make a reservation, otherwise you can wait a long time. Cozy bar. Only down fall of this place is that it gets a little noisy. It is worth the noise. View all feedback.

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 985 reviews
Jane
12.06.2023 - 04:47

SAO offers excellent Italian trade fair and offers a great service. We visited Monday and it was busy. The outer seat area is comfortable and well designed. Our...

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Lysanne
12.06.2023 - 04:47

We really wanted to like this place. It was highly recommended. But looking for two hair in two different dishes, food that was not impressive, and stale the br...

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Frances
12.06.2023 - 04:47

We sat outside and the service was excellent. We shared the meatballs and burrata for appetizers that were both great. Only the question was that the lasagna wa...

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Mekhi
12.06.2023 - 04:47

Excellent. Lovely inside and outside. Excellent pasta and veggies. The restaurant gets a nice crowd and the service is good. Loved the gnocchi -we had it with t...

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April
12.06.2023 - 04:47

Hit and miss. Sometimes really good, other times feels like everything is smothered in butter which in the case of their signature gnocchi is by design. Chicken...

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SAO, a small Italian restaurant located in Burlingame, offers a charming and cozy atmosphere with excellent pasta dishes and veggies. Although it can get a bit noisy, the service is good and the crowd is welcoming. Customers have praised the gnocchi with various sauces, as well as the Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and spinach. While some have had mixed experiences with dishes being underwhelming or lacking heat, overall the restaurant seems to have a loyal following and is recommended by many patrons. Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity, especially on busy nights like Fridays. Despite some hit and miss experiences, SAO is a solid choice for those seeking good Italian fare in the Bay Area.

Menu
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Triston
17.11.2017 - 10:26

This place was excellent - great food, attentive service, and an elegant, classy ambiance.

Romeo
17.11.2017 - 10:26

This restaurant does not serve Italian foodIt serves American dishes with Italian names.

Deshaun
17.11.2017 - 10:26

Very delicious restaurant! I'm so happy I made reservations here to celebrate a special birthday! We asked to be seated outside to enjoy the beautiful and

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1002 reviews
Fern
14.06.2023 - 09:03

Fantastic location, great food and great service. Planning to have family meetings in December. I love the private rooms. The new location and bar...

Mikel
14.06.2023 - 09:03

This is a long overdue review of my last visit. I made a reservation for this place and I didn't know I made it for the wrong date and time. I showed...

Irma
14.06.2023 - 09:03

Stella Alpina moved to Burlingame Avenue. The newly renovated room is very attractive and spacious. There is a large curved bar with over a dozen...

Opentable
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
MarieW
21.04.2024 - 09:34

Small , quaint, charming Italian restaurant off the beat in track in downtown Burlingame. Be sure to make a reservation, otherwise you can wait a long time. Coz...

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