GROUP DINING
Pausa is Italian for ‘pause and what better way to take a recess from your demanding day-to-day schedule than to allow us to plan your next event! Pausa Bar & Cookery, located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, is the perfect venue for a corporate event, bridal shower, birthday party or any other reason you can think of to celebrate. We offer a range of menu options from tasting dinners to cocktail receptions with the capacity to host groups up to 130. Contact us today, our team is ready to get started on creating your next pause!
For all event inquiries, please fill out the form below. For any additional questions, please contact our Event Coordinator Aimee Giuliani at aimee@pausasanmateo.com.
SERVING OPTIONS
Passed & Stationary Platters for Cocktail Receptions
Family Style Dinners
Plated Dinners
THE SPACES
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THE BOLLE ROOM
Accommodates up to 38 Guests
Bolle, ‘bubbles’ in Italian, represents celebrating with great company. Entertain your guests surrounded by reinterpreted classic Italian elements such as blackened steel, rustic leather, and warm tones of walnut and gray oak. Offering a secluded ambience behind acoustical drapes, the Bolle Room's sophisticated decor creates a wonderful venue for any special occasion.
Not a fully enclosed room.
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Semi-Private
Accommodates up to 24 guests.
Our semi-private space boasts a more lively and open setting while still offering some seclusion. We will section off space for up to two parallel tables where your guests can enjoy privacy on three sides, while one side is open to the Dining Room.
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Bolle Room & Middle Room
Accommodates up to 70 guests.
This particular configuration of spaces represents a significant portion (two-thirds, to be precise) of our indoor dining area. As such, it is the ideal venue for hosting large-scale dinners, or cocktail receptions, followed by a formal sit-down meal.
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CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 6 guests, maximum of 8.
Enjoy a seasonal and spontaneous five-course tasting menu at our gorgeous walnut ‘Chef’s Table’. This is a truly unique way to dine that offers a front row view of our team in action! While dining, Chef will take time to discuss his creations, explaining each course and answering any questions. We offer two seatings per night, 5:00pm and 7:30pm.
Tasting Menu: $145 | Wine Pairing: $55
To book the Chef’s Table Experience or for further information on Group Dining, contact our Event Coordinator Aimee Giuliani at aimee@pausasanmateo.com
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Bar Area
Standing room only, for up to 15 guests.
If you’re looking for a casual spot to unwind with a few friends or collegaues, our bar is the perfect choice. With a standing room only experience, you’ll feel right at home as our skilled bartenders craft fresh and innovative cocktails tailored to your preferences. We offer a vareity of appetizers and pizzas to complement your drinks.