The Places · United States
San Mateo
Made By profiles 3 places in San Mateo, spanning modern italian, modern kaiseki, traditional edomae omakase — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Modern Kaiseki
Wakuriya
San Mateo, United States
Wakuriya holds a Michelin star and a 2025 Opinionated About Dining ranking of #274 in North America, placing it among the Peninsula's most serious Japanese dining destinations. Chef Katsuhiro Yamasaki runs a kaiseki-influenced counter in San Mateo where pacing and presentation follow the measured logic of traditional Japanese meal structure. Dinner runs four evenings a week, Wednesday through Sunday, from a De Anza Boulevard address that rewards those who seek it out.
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02.Traditional Edomae Omakase
Sushi Yoshizumi
San Mateo, United States
Sushi Yoshizumi occupies a particular tier in the Bay Area omakase conversation: a Peninsula counter ranked among North America's top 30 restaurants by Opinionated About Dining for three consecutive years (2023 to 2025) and holding a Michelin Plate. Chef Akira Yoshizumi's approach centers on the raw material, the fish, the rice, the temperature, rather than theatrical flourish, placing it in the same disciplined tradition as the most respected counters in San Francisco and New York.
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03.Modern Italian
Pausa
San Mateo, United States
Discover Pausa, a luxury Italian dining experience where time slows and flavors linger. Our chef-driven menu celebrates Italy’s regional traditions with handmade pastas, pristine seafood, and wood-kissed meats, paired with a curated cellar of Italian and international wines. Expect warm, contemporary elegance, seamless service, and a culinary journey designed for date nights, celebrations, and discerning palates seeking authentic craft and modern finesse.
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