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La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA

La Lanterna Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1016 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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

Menu

La Lanterna Ristorante's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,016 people are saying

La Lanterna Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lanterna Ristorante enchants with its "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Known for a warm, friendly atmosphere, this family-operated gem is perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. With a full bar and diverse menu offerings, it's a "neighborhood favorite" where guests "never feel rushed."

1,016 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    San Francisco76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This neighborhood gem is such a great place for a quiet lunch. The food is excellent, reasonably priced and the service attentive. Catching up with friends with good food and a quiet, relaxed environment is the best. One thing folks do not realize is that they have a full bar so if you prefer a lunchtime cocktail this is the place.

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  2. Anthony

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent and my mom and I saw somebody we know from church.

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  3. Mary VIP

    San Francisco76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place for delicious food and great service with Hector as our waiter. We are so fortunate to have this wonderful restaurant in our neighborhood.

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  4. Richard VIP

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. We will be back often. Never disappoints

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  5. Mary VIP

    San Francisco76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a delicious lunch. It is quiet and the service is excellent but unobtrusive. Fresh ingredients many vegetarian options. I love this neighborhood gem.

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  6. Peggy VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delightful, the people welcoming with great service

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  7. nancy VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my 98 year old friend along with 4 others for her birthday lunch. Food was excellent and we were abl to spend a few hours without feeling at all rushed.

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  8. Ronnie VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place for everything from closing a new business relationship to a nice evening out with the Family.

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  9. Larry VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstandinrg dinner with great service. I am happy to say this has been the way we have always bewen treated at LaLanterna. We had a large party of 9 and the service could nto have been better. We had everyonew from older adults to youngr children we were all treated so well by our wiater and the entire staff. A "Must Go" for great food and service!!

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  10. Patrick

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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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 1016 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for La Lanterna Ristorante

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
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