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La Lanterna Ristorante
4.8 (1020)
$30 and under
Italian
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Make a reservation
2 people
May 21, 2025
9:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian
- Hours of operationDinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefRamon Lopez
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Cross streetEl Camino Real
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 1,020 people are saying
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Loved For
San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
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Best Food
Peninsula
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Review summary
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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
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0Dined on May 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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valerie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews
4.0Dined on May 11, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 2
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mary
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0Dined on May 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brian
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0Dined on April 28, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0Dined on April 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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- OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0Dined on April 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Anthony
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0Dined on March 30, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0Dined on March 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Richard VIP
San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews
5.0Dined on March 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0Dined on March 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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
May 21, 2025
9:00 PM
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Additional information
- Cross streetEl Camino Real
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Hours of operationDinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefRamon Lopez
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number