Reviews for La Lanterna in San Mateo, CA
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. Read more
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 thesauce danced in my mouth like your uncle at a family reunion. The silky, smooth exterior of these gnocchis could be punctured byeven the dullest of teeth. The creamy smooth truffle sauce coated my tongue and was so flavorful that I used the fluffy whitebread to soak up every last drop of that sweet, sweet sauce. To top it all off I finished with the chocolate and vanilla crèmebrûlée. These delectable treats were covered in a crispy, crunchy top and as I broke in I was met with a divine concoctionthat gracefully slid down my throat like a child on a slip n slide. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys goodfood. Good eats! Read more
Really delicious Italian food in a cute bistro. The spinach salad was absolutely perfect! The service was fast and attentive.
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 anythingelse! Read more
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 Read more
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. Read more
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 wasa 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 servicetoo not for products. Read more
We had a family celebration for 13 including 5 young children (ages 2-11) and sat in their private room which was perfect. The... owner and service staff could not have been more accommodating or nice. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and thechildren’s menu was perfect for the children. Everyone enjoyed their meal and drinks. Their prices are reasonable and thestreet parking is free. We highly recommend La Lanterna. We have enjoyed our meal everytime we dine there. Read more