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La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA
La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA
La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA
La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA
La Lanterna Ristorante, San Mateo, CA

La Lanterna Ristorante

4.8 (1020)
$30 and under
Italian
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ramon Lopez
  • 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 1,020 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lanterna Ristorante is a beloved neighborhood gem praised for "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Diners highlight its "fantastic menu," "quiet atmosphere," and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions or casual lunches. With a "warm and friendly atmosphere," this family-operated spot offers a delightful dining experience with a full bar.
1,020 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this neighborhood gem.Food is delicious and service outstanding.

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  2. valerie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Enjoyed our visit but it was very glarey if you face the windows. They have shades that really should be drawn at least half way down. It was hard to make out the faces of those we were eating with.

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  3. mary

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My darling Auntie gave us a beautiful La Lanterna gift card! We LOVED IT!! Fabulous in every way!!! Delicious food!!! Great service!!! We will definitely enjoy ourselves again & again at La Lanterna Ristorante!!!

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  4. Brian

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was fantastic. The food was well prepared and delicious. The service was excellent as well. Perfect spot for a special occasion.

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  5. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic waiter. Good food I’m very lucky to have availability on Easter Sunday..

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  7. Anthony

    San Francisco Bay Area16 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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  8. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area77 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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  9. Richard VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area47 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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  10. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area77 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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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 1020 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
9:00 PM
Booked 8 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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