Spasso

Spasso offers a pleasant ambiance in the heart of San Carlos Downtown. The olive oil dip accompanying the complimentary bread was delightfully flavorful. Our meal comprised of the burrata, pesto gnocchi pasta, penne with chicken pasta, and the chicken breast with pancetta entrée, all of which were enjoyable. To conclude the dining experience, we savored a decadent chocolate lava cake. I would love to visit again :)

Made reservations and seated immediately; they have outdoor, indoor, and bar seating. They gave us iced water and a basket of bread with some sort of olive oil spread (delicious!! I probably ate 4 pieces, and they refill the basket for free too). I ordered the Black Pepper Fettuccini while my friend got the Pesto Gnocchi. It didn’t take long at all for the food to come out, and they offered to sprinkle grated parmesan on our dishes! Our meals were PIPING HOT, even though it was a breezy day on their patio. I really enjoyed my fettuccini but the portion was so large, I couldn’t finish it and had to take it home. For the price, I believe the amount of seafood is totally worth it! Would recommend for a date night, work dinner, dinner with your parents — anything and everything! The location is right next to a bunch of dessert places too, if you have a second stomach :) (Cross posted from Yelp)

We met family at Spasso's for lunch and we had a wonderful experience! They have indoor and outdoor dining available. Laurel St is closed for alfresco dining but there's parking across the street. We ordered the seafood linguini w/ prawns, scallops, mussels, rock shrimp, manila clams, fish in a SPICY marinara sauce. My wife enjoys spicy foods but it was too spicy for her. I ordered the walnut crusted pork chop with sweet potatoes, and spinach. It was juicy and full of flavor. The rest of the family had the salmon and the teriyaki skirt steak. They said the steak very tender and the salmon was grilled perfectlit The table service was awesome. The staff were friendly. Thank you Spasso's for a great dining experience!

Ate outdoor area. Calamari veggie combo was a different type of appetizer. Ordered the seafood linguine, very impressed with the amount of seafood they put in. Scallops, salmon,shrimp/prawns, clams and mussels. Service was very good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would eat here again. All the other dishes were good according to the guests.

Spasso Ristorante is such a charming spot with authentic vibes and pasta dishes that are beautifully portioned—dainty yet flavorful and satisfying. We started with the prime rib spring rolls, which were spot-on in texture and flavor—light enough to still enjoy the rest of the meal. For mains, I had the veal cannelloni, which was tender and superb, while the penne with chicken came highly recommended and did not disappoint—rich, balanced, and absolutely delicious. We finished with the bread pudding and chocolate lava cake. Both were good but didn’t quite hit the same elevated level as the mains. My Spasso espresso martini was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the staff graciously swapped it for a glass of Justin wine, which was perfect. We left with happy bellies and leftovers to enjoy later. Spasso is definitely a must-visit for authentic Italian and warm, welcoming service.

We came here with reservations for my boyfriend’s mom’s birthday. We were seated inside the restaurants with tables decently spaced away from other tables. The place kept their doors opened which I appreciated since we were eating inside with others during COVID19. The menu is a long one and the drinks are very strong (good for those that drink). I got the spasso sampler appetizer, arugula pear salad, and saffron paperdelle. All dishes were great and my paperdelle came with shrimp, yum! The sampler is a great way to try some of their items on their menu in small bites before the entree too. Pasta dishes are solid; would recommend.

Spasso in San Carlos is a true gem! Every item we tried on the menu was so delicious! The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces rich and flavorful, and the wine list was excellent. The staff was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want an excellent meal!