About Us

Contemporary Cal- Italian Seasonal Fare

From its modern facade and heated patio to its intimate private dining rooms, popular bar and an extensive wine list that has repeatedly won the “Wine Spectator Award for Excellence”, it’s easy to understand why Piacere in downtown San Carlos has become a dining destination for lunch and dinner. Piacere means pleasure - A favorite of high tech executives, locals and area wine lovers, the menu takes advantage of the wide assortment of seasonal selections available from local small farms.

Our Cal- Italian centric wine list - with over 2200- selections also includes a few international varietals to round out the selection. Kept in a temperature controlled wine room, highlights include mature selections of Super Tuscans, Brunellos, Barolos, Barbarescos plus California Cabernets, Merlots and Zinfandels. Sunday & Monday Wine specials • Corkage fees waived Sundays and Mondays • Select wines 40 % off Sundays and Mondays

We also feature a specially priced bar/lounge menu all day and late into the night for your convenience. And our Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 PM is a relaxing way to spend an early evening. Live Jazz in the Lounge every Friday and Saturday evening.

Located in the center of the Peninsula 30 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles North of San Jose, Piacere features highly sophisticated facilities for group dining and meetings, including advanced audio visual capabilities, Internet connectivity and flexible banquet room arrangements, with the same wonderful service, wine and food as the popular public spaces. For information on banquets & large group dining email privatedining@piacererestaurant.com Piacere regularly offers special winemaker dinners and other festive events. View our "Featured on CBS 5's segment" Eye on the Bay We hope to see you soon. Make reservations online