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La Lanterna

180 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 341-8877
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Ranked #43 of 172 restaurants in San Mateo
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Cooked to Perfection,But”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My lamb shanks were perfect. The salad excellent. The spinach was cooked perfect,A little aldente.but was ruined, But extreme over use of Garlic. Could not taste anything else. Spinach has a very wonderful flavor. a little garlic inhanses that flavor. You killed it. More

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Eureka, CA
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A hidden treasure in San Mateo.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

San Mateo is quite industrial and not known for its fine restaurants but La Lanterna is a hidden treasure, offering authentic Italian cuisine in its stylish, modern restaurant. The housemade squash gnocchi with hazelnut and truffle sauce is particularly good! If you are celebrating a birthday, let the waitstaff know and the birthday person will be surprised with a special... More

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“Bad service, cold restaurant, good food.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2008

Bad service, cold restaurant, good food. More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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“Fresh pasta, great seafood and veal.. needs help on the wine list”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2008

Fresh pasta, great seafood and veal.. needs help on the wine list More

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