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Luceti's on 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Luceti's on 25th Avenue

4.8
4.8
951 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
A taste of Tuscany and local treasure that is simply delicious. For over three decades, Luceti's has served Italian cuisine created by world class chef and awarded San Franciscan, Roger Bertola. Founder of the legendary Doro's, Ruggero's and master chef of Fior and the Iron Horse. Mr. Bertola was also the personal chef to generals Eisenhower and Paton. Today, Luceti's owners carry on the same tradition and cuisine that was started by Dr. Ron Luceti in 1984. Luceti's is a great place for private parties and business meetings.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for parties of 20 or more.
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    Flores
  • Parking details
    Front and rear of restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to local bus and train service.
  • Entertainment
    We have live jazz music Thursday thru Sunday. 6:30pm-9:30pm. There will be no music on the second Thursday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 951 people are saying

Luceti's on 25th Avenue 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luceti's on 25th Avenue is a cherished neighborhood gem, celebrated for its "great food" and "friendly service." Diners enjoy the welcoming atmosphere where "you're family," and the authentic Italian fare like homemade pastas and desserts are a hit. Regulars praise the "wonderful value" and "consistent quality," ensuring memorable dining experiences.

951 Reviews
  1. Marilyn VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Extra noisy this evening where hard to talk to table mates. Food was sub par (had French onion soup and cannelloni). Service was extra slow (they had party in back) and table extension collapsed and spilled our creamed spinach to the floor. I just felt it had gone downhill from what I remembered. For the price point, there are many other places to patronize.

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  2. ARLEENE

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister in law and myself loved having lunch at Luceti. The food was very tasty with wonderful size portions. I myself had Fettuccine with nice size prawns and for desert…Cheese cake with raspberry topping…delicious meal all around. My sister in law had a large plate of a salad with bbq chicken slices which she loved and to top off her meal, she had the chocolate mousse that was rich n creamy…”to die for”. I also want to give a great salute of hands to all the work staff. We were greeted with an energetic bartender while we waited less than 5 min to be taken to our table by the sweetest hostess. Our waitor with his associates was a fantastic and very patient person; very knowledgeable also…he knew everything we asked about from the menu…his advise was well taken. We definitely were ready to eat and enjoy out meal. :) We will be back and will bring our husbands.. Since Luceti’s arrival from San Francisco in 1990’s this has been our family go to ever since. So much flavor in all their foods, especially the entrees.. The restaurant ambience is like going back to San Francisco with its authentic surroundings: bar drinks, salad combo’s galore, flavorful entrees and pasta dishes, great tasting desserts. Celebrated many date nights pre and during my marriage (still do), lots of anniversaries, birthday’s, along with educational school graduations Amore……

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  3. Lynne VIP

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite! Great food, drinks and service

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  4. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The noise level was so high I was not able to hear my husband. Not being able to have a conversation really spoiled the evening.

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  5. Carol VIP

    San Francisco87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints... from the moment you are seated until you pay the service is friendly. One of the few restaurants that still seats you as if your family. We are not regulars... but I see plenty every time we dine here... but I've always felt they know us. The food is wonderful and priced well.

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  6. Scot VIP

    Seattle218 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Luceti’s is a neighborhood gem and been here for decades. The interior is modest, the guests are locals and regulars mostly, and the whole place feels like a time warp from the past. But that’s part of the charm. There are things NOT to get (don’t recommend the steaks) there are must haves like the espresso martinis and bread pudding and most of their homemade pastas (the gnocchi are light and fluffy). They do tend to under salt and under season. So don’t be shy adding some salt once things arrive. The staff all feel like family and it’s a good value for the quantity.

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  7. Jeffrey

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luceti's never disappoints! I love the linguine and clams

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  8. Kerry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My evening was great with great service and friends and the wait staff was very attentive.

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  9. Janine

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure! Great food, great service and great friends! Brought my 5 month old grandson and the hostess made sure we had a great table with plenty of room for his stroller! Sandy, Susie, Paul, Mauro and Tanya are the best 🙌

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  10. Daniel

    San Francisco131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We started off with the Minestrone soup which we think is some of the best around, very thick with wonderful ingredients. We had been wanting to try the pizza, so we ordered the vegetarian version and added sausage to it. I asked our waitress, Camila, if it would suffice for two, and she said yes. We were not disappointed; it was certainly enough for two people. It came with a very abundant amount of chopped vegetable toppings. The added sausage made for a perfect pizza. Desserts were an Affogato made with vanilla ice cream and a cup of two flavors of gelato, both excellent. Service from Camila was superb as was that of the busboy, Rogelio, and the other wait staff. Highly recommended! Bravo!!!

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FAQs

Luceti's on 25th Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 574-1256.

Luceti's on 25th Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 951 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
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Luceti's on 25th Avenue

109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Flores
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Front and rear of restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to local bus and train service.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have live jazz music Thursday thru Sunday. 6:30pm-9:30pm. There will be no music on the second Thursday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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