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La Lanterna Ristorante
4.8
1018 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
180 W. 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Make a reservation
2 people
May 4, 2025
7:00 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 1,018 people are saying
La Lanterna Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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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."
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mary
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brian
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco76 reviews
5.0Dined on April 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anthony
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0Dined on March 30, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco76 reviews
5.0Dined on March 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Richard VIP
San Francisco47 reviews
5.0Dined on March 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Mary VIP
San Francisco76 reviews
5.0Dined on March 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peggy VIP
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0Dined on March 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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nancy VIP
San Francisco48 reviews
4.0Dined on February 28, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Ronnie VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined on February 18, 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 1018 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 4, 2025
7:00 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