La Lanterna Ristorante

4.8

1010 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Open since 2001, La Lanterna is a family-owned business with Ramon Lopez as Executive Chef and Jennifer Villa-McGuffin service as manager. Prior to opening, Ramon and Jennifer were employed at various fine dining restaurants in the San Francisco Peninsula. With his own signature style, Chef Ramon has received numerous accolades and is honored to serve you at La Lanterna.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 341-8877
Website
http://www.lalanternasanmateo.com/#
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ramon Lopez

Location
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
El Camino Real
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Best Food
Peninsula
Best Value
Peninsula
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Lanterna Ristorante is a beloved neighborhood gem in San Mateo, praised for its "excellent food" and "attentive service." Family-owned, it boasts a "warm and friendly atmosphere" with dishes like veal piccata and polenta in mushroom sauce drawing high praise. Ideal for intimate dinners and special occasions.

1,010 Reviews

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Patrick
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, the service impeccable and a very nice and quiet atmosphere despite a full restaurant. I strongly recommend La Lanterna Ristorante if you are looking at excellent Italian food! Perfect from checking-in to the dessert.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're just going out to have a good dinner something special and the neighborhood great place to go to go there the service the food everything you will not regret it
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Cliff
VIP
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cannelloni and the crabcakes were delicious as well as substantial. Perfect service with a full house and great value. My wife’s veal was amazing. Among the many lovely meals we have enjoyed there.
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Donna
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant and the food is always perfect.
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Richard
San Francisco
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a great dinner. Hector, our server did an amazing job with everything!! Will definitely be going back soon!!
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Michelle
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our family go to. Love the staff, great food and location!
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Joann
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant , cold food , Great help nice experience.
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Katrina
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local spot, warm and friendly atmosphere and service.
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Matthew
VIP
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and the food is so much better than I remembered. I admit we haven’t been there in a long time. We went for a family dinner and everyone enjoyed all their meals! Can’t wait to go back.
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Alan
VIP
San Francisco
77 reviews
2.0
77 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Two issues: 1. Large party (24 people) next to our table 2. No minestrone that night, only lobstser bisque which my wife can't eat
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FAQs

La Lanterna Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 341-8877.

La Lanterna Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

Cross street
El Camino Real
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramon Lopez
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lalanternasanmateo.com/#
Phone number
(650) 341-8877

La Lanterna Ristorante

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Order delivery or takeout

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