Charming white-tablecloth Italian eatery with curved booths serving classic dishes. Based on 229 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
180 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 341-8877
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
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 |
Menu
… View more
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Stephanie Christensen
Lovely Italian restaurant! It was busier than usual from my friend’s perspective, but we still had a great dining experience. Service was slower because every seat in the house was taken, we were offered a second bottle of champagne on the house as well as any dessert selection on the house because of our wait. That’s excellent customer service! The food was perfection and presented beautifully. Will definitely return.
… more
Roger Nolan
Highly recommended. I have dined there dozens of times. It is always a great experience.
… more
Kevin 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.
… more
Eve Halbert
Not only was the service and atmosphere spectacular, the food was out of this world. High quality service, delicious bread and appetizers, and bottomless water. The bruschetta was topped with fresh and crispy tomatoes. The gnocchi was buttery soft and the sauce danced in my mouth like your uncle at a family reunion. The silky, smooth exterior of these gnocchis could be punctured by even the dullest of teeth. The creamy smooth truffle sauce coated my tongue and was so flavorful that I used the fluffy white bread to soak up every last drop of that sweet, sweet sauce. To top it all off I finished with the chocolate and vanilla crème brûlée. These delectable treats were covered in a crispy, crunchy top and as I broke in I was met with a divine concoction that gracefully slid down my throat like a child on a slip n slide. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good food. Good eats!
… more
Elaheh Ehsani
I ordered Tortolloni, it tasted so sweet which I didn’t like at all. I felt eating honey!!!
… more
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.
… more
Gary Ogasawara
We had first dishes to share. All were good, in order of preference: gnocchi, crab cakes, bruschetta, risotto, tortellini, polenta, ravioli. Linguine con vongole had a generous amount of clams. Sorbetto was great.
… more
Izzie Newsome
Really delicious Italian food in a cute bistro. The spinach salad was absolutely perfect! The service was fast and attentive.
… more
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!!
… more
Jason Garvey
We recently got take out from La Lanterna. They said it would be ready at 6. I showed up at 6… and stood at the door until 6:34. No offering of a chair/water, how long it would take, or why… I just stood there like a door man, not sure what to do. They also forgot croutons in the salads. Paying top dollar, we expected more
… more
… View more