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Charming white-tablecloth Italian eatery with curved booths serving classic dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 180 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 341-8877
Website: http://lalanternasanmateo.com/
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Reviews
Helen
Food was good, one of the servers was super friendly, the others literally forgot to bring us menu for the first 10 minutes and we had to ask twice for our bill
We only got appetizers and two pasta, and the dinner took us over 2 hours. Another couple who came in at the same time as us even got dessert and finished before us. I’m not sure if they’re just forgetful or if it’s something else but I’m quite disappointed
… moreWe only got appetizers and two pasta, and the dinner took us over 2 hours. Another couple who came in at the same time as us even got dessert and finished before us. I’m not sure if they’re just forgetful or if it’s something else but I’m quite disappointed
Bert Ware
Brushetta was good.
That was about it. The worst Chicken parmesan I have ever had. Dry and flat with a spoon full of pasta. $35?!?!
Desert had chocolate on everything including the Tiramasu.
Waiter was rushed and indifferent.
Give me Lucetis any day of the week.
… moreThat was about it. The worst Chicken parmesan I have ever had. Dry and flat with a spoon full of pasta. $35?!?!
Desert had chocolate on everything including the Tiramasu.
Waiter was rushed and indifferent.
Give me Lucetis any day of the week.
Eva Xu
Authentic Italian foods. High quality of the freshness and tastes.
… moreKevin Lu
The service is impeccable. The food tastes great to me. Very authentic Italian as I was told by friends. But I wouldn’t know. The desert selection is pretty great. We work next door and pretty much eat here a few days a week. Still not tired of it.
… morefran vin
The staff is friendly. The food is delicious. I was there for lunch with friends and had their grilled salmon spinach salad. so good!
… moreRoger Nolan
Highly recommended. I have dined there dozens of times. It is always a great experience.
High grades for both food (try the cannelloni) and the very friendly service.
The cannelloni and Caesar salad are so good, I have a hard time ordering anything else!
… moreHigh grades for both food (try the cannelloni) and the very friendly service.
The cannelloni and Caesar salad are so good, I have a hard time ordering anything else!
Elaheh Aria
I ordered Tortolloni, it tasted so sweet which I didn’t like at all. I felt eating honey!!!
The food taste is well below average, it is not pricey though as google map shows.
The customer service was great, very polite and kind employees. There was a guy, his name was Ali, made me feel home,. If I go back there it is just for customer service, my three stars are for service too not for products.
… moreThe food taste is well below average, it is not pricey though as google map shows.
The customer service was great, very polite and kind employees. There was a guy, his name was Ali, made me feel home,. If I go back there it is just for customer service, my three stars are for service too not for products.
Javier Rey
This is our favorite local Italian restaurant mainly because of the caprese and because the waiters are super friendly. They have a big cocktail selection. The Ganster martini was good but was a bit too sweet after sipping it for a while. The Italian sunset was better but it had so much ice it was gone in a couple sips. I got the seafood linguini was which pretty standard. My wife got the risotto which was really unique. I wish they didn’t take so long to break the check at the end of the meal. It’s also kind of expensive.
… moreFulldistance Going
Thank you Kathy!
Our party of four had dinner here a couple of days ago. We were graciously seated outside – nice spot. The entire evening, our server Kathy, looked after us with much attention. Even though serving “outside seating” must be difficult during this tough virus times, Kathy made it look easy. Her charm and care added a special dimension to our evening. The entire meal – all dishes were tasty and delightful. The jewel in the crown was the bread pudding. Most Excellent. The risotto was perfect! The sauce with the polenta really added a whole new dimension of taste. We’ll be back and hope that Kathy looks after us again.
… moreOur party of four had dinner here a couple of days ago. We were graciously seated outside – nice spot. The entire evening, our server Kathy, looked after us with much attention. Even though serving “outside seating” must be difficult during this tough virus times, Kathy made it look easy. Her charm and care added a special dimension to our evening. The entire meal – all dishes were tasty and delightful. The jewel in the crown was the bread pudding. Most Excellent. The risotto was perfect! The sauce with the polenta really added a whole new dimension of taste. We’ll be back and hope that Kathy looks after us again.
Musho Pea
Lovely ambience, great music, delicious food and superb dessert. Their steak risotto and frutti di mare (clams and prawns linguine) are DELICIOUS in a complex way! The lemon tart far exceeded expectations, the creme brulee is the richest I’ve had. Always leave this place happy!!
Edit: no more steak risotto but the Sole and squid ink pasta are decent dinner eats. The sole was buttery and I like the lightly crisp outside, but could use more salt. The squid ink pasta is fragrant and tasty.
… moreEdit: no more steak risotto but the Sole and squid ink pasta are decent dinner eats. The sole was buttery and I like the lightly crisp outside, but could use more salt. The squid ink pasta is fragrant and tasty.