Award-winning

All Spice – San Mateo

4.8

1102 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.

Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.

Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.

We can't wait to see you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 627-4303
Website
http://www.allspicerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sachin Chopra
Private party facilities
Groups of 11-18 can reserve one of our charming dining rooms for a gathering, and the full restaurant can be rented for groups up to 40. Please visit our website, allspicerestaurant.com or contact shoshana@allspicerestaurant.com for more information.

Location
1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
Borel Ave.
Parking details
Parking is available in the restaurant's lot, and on El Camino Real and the surrounding residential streets.
Public transit
Caltrain: Hayward Park SamTrans: Route 390 (El Camino Real and 17th Ave.), also Routes 53, 55 and 58 (Borel at Edinburgh)
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Seared scallop and salmon terrine
($5 supplement) Apple and dill jus, salad of granny smiths, cucumber and radishes, spiced peanuts, sea trout caviar
Smoky shrimp with charred watermelon
Red onion, peanut, mint, crispy onion, brown sugar glaze
Crispy baby potatoes
Sweet corn, pimento cheese fonduta, horseradish-chlorophyll schmear, optional applewood smoked bacon
Caramelized onion soup
Soft and crispy quinoa, baby squash, toasted yeast, truffle essence
A wedge salad it is not
A hemisphere of baby iceberg lettuce, smoked mushroom-fig jam, quail egg, radishes, fresh figs, blue cheese-jalapeno dressing
Charred arrowhead cabbage
Served warm, with almonds, mint and miso-smoked butter dressing
Back to school tomatoes
Marble stripe tomatoes, white almond gazpacho, burrata, summer squash, cucumber, tomato gel

Main Courses

for 3 courses, choose 1, for 4 or 5 courses, choose up to 2

Australian wagyu coulotte steak
($8 supplement) Crisp potato and pear pavé, andouille sausage kofta, caramelized hazelnut purée, tare sauce
Miso marinated breast of squab
($7 supplement) Braised fennel, charred fall squash, cashew gremolata, red curry emulsion
Pan-seared king salmon
Labneh-goat cheese potatoes, cilantro zhoug, sweet peas, salsa macha (contains peanuts), nori buerre blanc
Mughlai lamb shammi kebabs
Luxurious lamb kebabs made with clarified butter and cardamom, yogurt potatoes, creamy cashew sauce, coriander-cheese poori
Warm-spiced cauliflower
Tender roasted cauliflower marinated with mustard oil and served with paneer, tomato-lemon chickpeas, strawberry zhoug and honey-walnut yogurt
Crispy gnocchi Parisienne
Mushroom and pepper escabeche, pickled cauliflower, cauliflower espuma

Desserts

Meyer lemon posset
Crisp meringue, apple, caramelized white chocolate ganache
Impossible layer cake
Coffee-chocolate cake, cinnamon-dulce de leche flan, toasted pecans, brandied creme anglais
Pistachio and rose tart
Damascus rose and vanilla pastry cream, miso-vanilla gelato
Catalan style chocolate cheesecake
($3 supplement) Orange cream, olive oil, sea salt
Housemade Custard-Style Ice Cream
3 scoops, chef's choice. Please tell us about your dietary restrictions!

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Laurent Perrier la Cuvée Champagne Brut, France, NV$22.00
Llopart Cava Brut Rose Reserva, Spain, 2019$13.00
Bellenos Cremant de Bourgogne Brut, France, NV$13.00

White

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), France, 2022$14.00
Claiborne & Churchill Dry Riesling, Central Coast, 2021$12.00
JAX Vineyards Y3 Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2021$12.00

Rosé

Naidu Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2022$13.00

Red

Cellars 33 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, 2021$16.00
LaFond SRH Series Syrah, Santa Rita Hills, 2018$15.00
Chateau Pesquie Grenache, Southern Rhone, France, 2019$11.00
Wolff & Father Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Santa Clara Valley$12.00
Hook & Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, 2020$16.00
Wolff & Father Zinfandel, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara Valley, 2016
- Glass$10.00
- Carafe$30.00

Bottled/Canned Beer and Cider

Wolff & Father Watsonville Brut Hard Cider$11.00
Hitachino White Ale$12.00
Lost Abbey Farmhouse Lager$9.00
Scrimshaw Pilsner$8.00
Otherwise Brewing Gluten Free Western Addition Pale Ale$9.00
Devil's Canyon Western IPA$10.00
Delirium Tremens Belgian Blonde Ale$11.00
Einstök Wee Heavy Scotch Ale$8.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Bottled Still Water$7.00
Pomegranate Apple Cider$5.00
Blood Orange Soda$5.00
French Press Coffee$5.00
Espresso$3.00
Americano$3.00
Sparkling Water$7.00
Sparkling Lemonade$5.00
Clementine-Peach Spritzer$5.00
Hot Tea$5.00
Latte$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00

What 1,102 people are saying

All Spice – San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

All Spice in San Mateo is celebrated for its "imaginative dishes" and "exquisite food." Diners appreciate the "attentive wait staff" and "exceptional service." Reviewers highlight its "creative, flavor and inventiveness," making it a top choice for "special occasions" and "date nights." Despite minor criticisms, it remains a "hidden jewel."

1,102 Reviews

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P
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delectably delicious. Beautiful presentation; extremely detailed. An explosion of flavors. King salmon was moist, yet crispy outside. Medium rare steak cooked to perfection. Even the French Press coffee was smooth and full of flavor. You just have to try it. Highly recommend!
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Diane VIP
San Francisco86 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best restaurant in San Mateo. Delicious creative food with incredibly artistic presentations.
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Diane
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a beautiful meal with wonderful service. Our favourite restaurant.
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Pamela
San Francisco19 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So many people recommend this place so we tried it out for our anniversary. So disappointed in the food. The onion tart sounded so good but it was so dry it was hard to even eat. The gnocchi was fried sticks and the sauce on the side. I’ve never seen anything like it but also was so dry and just did not taste good at all. The lamb and steak entrees were good but not amazing. Wine pairing was ok. Service was amazing but for the price the food def should have been better
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional dining experience. Every course, from the pre-appetizer to the post-dessert bites, was delicious. The sauces were perfectly matched to each dish. My salmon was cooked to perfection, tender with a lightly crispy exterior. The cheesecake featured a sweet yet tangy sauce—delicious! The table-side pouring of the onion soup was a delightful surprise. An ideal venue for a special occasion.
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DerekV VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was just perfect for our anniversary. Look forward to our next visit.
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marcibdoc VIP
San Francisco36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding flavors, spectacular really. Every dish. The carmelized onion soup is other worldly. Service fantastic. There is always parking. Oddest thing is the cheesy soundtrack that I found distracting. They need a musical reboot.
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TomTreat2 VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my first visit to All Spice and what a treat! Imaginative dishes, attentive wait staff and a room we could talk and laugh without yelling to be heard. Menu was clever, innovative and food was tasty. Dishes were good size, as well.
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ThomasC
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience from the food to the wait staff.
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marcibdoc VIP
San Francisco36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t listen to negativity regarding ALLSPICE— this is a hidden jewel whose cuisine will blow you away for its creativity, flavor and inventiveness. The veggie dishes fully hold up to any of the meat entrees, really extraordinary— light, luscious. The wine pairings are excellent and reasonably priced. Michelin is rarely wrong and here, doesn’t even do just to the romantic combination of class and elegance. Best place for date night I know…
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FAQs

All Spice – San Mateo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 627-4303.

All Spice – San Mateo is rated 4.8 stars by 1102 OpenTable diners.

All Spice – San Mateo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Borel Ave.
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in the restaurant's lot, and on El Camino Real and the surrounding residential streets.
Public transit
Caltrain: Hayward Park SamTrans: Route 390 (El Camino Real and 17th Ave.), also Routes 53, 55 and 58 (Borel at Edinburgh)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sachin Chopra
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.allspicerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 627-4303
Private party facilities
Groups of 11-18 can reserve one of our charming dining rooms for a gathering, and the full restaurant can be rented for groups up to 40. Please visit our website, allspicerestaurant.com or contact shoshana@allspicerestaurant.com for more information.

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All Spice – San Mateo

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Starters

Seared scallop and salmon terrine

Smoky shrimp with charred watermelon

Crispy baby potatoes

Caramelized onion soup

A wedge salad it is not

Charred arrowhead cabbage

Back to school tomatoes

Main Courses

Australian wagyu coulotte steak

Miso marinated breast of squab

Pan-seared king salmon

Mughlai lamb shammi kebabs

Warm-spiced cauliflower

Crispy gnocchi Parisienne

Desserts

Meyer lemon posset

Impossible layer cake

Pistachio and rose tart

Catalan style chocolate cheesecake

Housemade Custard-Style Ice Cream

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Laurent Perrier la Cuvée Champagne Brut, France, NV$22.00

Llopart Cava Brut Rose Reserva, Spain, 2019$13.00

Bellenos Cremant de Bourgogne Brut, France, NV$13.00

White

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), France, 2022$14.00

Claiborne & Churchill Dry Riesling, Central Coast, 2021$12.00

JAX Vineyards Y3 Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2021$12.00

Rosé

Naidu Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2022$13.00

Red

Cellars 33 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, 2021$16.00

LaFond SRH Series Syrah, Santa Rita Hills, 2018$15.00

Chateau Pesquie Grenache, Southern Rhone, France, 2019$11.00

Wolff & Father Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Santa Clara Valley$12.00

Hook & Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, 2020$16.00

Wolff & Father Zinfandel, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara Valley, 2016

Bottled/Canned Beer and Cider

Wolff & Father Watsonville Brut Hard Cider$11.00

Hitachino White Ale$12.00

Lost Abbey Farmhouse Lager$9.00

Scrimshaw Pilsner$8.00

Otherwise Brewing Gluten Free Western Addition Pale Ale$9.00

Devil's Canyon Western IPA$10.00

Delirium Tremens Belgian Blonde Ale$11.00

Einstök Wee Heavy Scotch Ale$8.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Bottled Still Water$7.00

Pomegranate Apple Cider$5.00

Blood Orange Soda$5.00

French Press Coffee$5.00

Espresso$3.00

Americano$3.00

Sparkling Water$7.00

Sparkling Lemonade$5.00

Clementine-Peach Spritzer$5.00

Hot Tea$5.00

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is All Spice – San Mateo restaurant rated?

Does All Spice – San Mateo offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

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Additional information

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