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    La Lanterna Ristorante

    4.0 (368 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Linguini con Vongole
    Lu T.

    Wow, everything was really good and the service was great. Let's start with Michael our server, he was pleasant and attentive. We had some delays from our party so he stole the kitchen so the food came out all hot. As for the food, we order multiple plates, but let's start with the appetizers. The meatballs and calamari were really good as well as as the Caesar salad. The entrées, I had the linguine and clams and it was perfect. The others had chicken, Florentine and chicken Parmesan, which were really good according to them. Overall, the experience was fantastic and the service match. I highly recommend.

    Pasta Special: penne with pesto sauce, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and pine nuts
    Camille E.

    I always appreciate when outdoor space is accommodated--we had tables outside, even though it was just on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant (there is no established parklet or terrace space). The prices felt a bit high for the food, which was good but not great. Additionally, each of the mains came out at quite staggered times, so some members of our party waited quite a while from the time their plate was dropped, to when the final persons was, before they started to eat. It was a good meal, but nothing spectacular.

    Dinner - Calamari Fritti
    Cheryl M.

    Delicious meal at La Lanterna...place is spacious, welcoming with a variety of dishes of appetizers, pastas, meats, salads to choose from that it was hard to decide what to get. Ordered: :: Calamari Fritti - whole calamari lightly dusted, seasoned and fried just right accompanied with cocktail sauce and a horseradish/mustard - 4.5 / 5 :: Tortolloni - housemade with veal, spinach, ricotta in a rich, creamy marsala sauce - lick your dish delicious! - 5/5 :: Squid Ink pasta with clams, shrimp - good dish but preferred my friends tortollloni! Dishes were all nicely prepared with great flavors...ended up with 1/2 my dish packed. Friend wanted dessert but next time will have it to-go as we left quite full! Wonderful dining experience with our server Michael taking care of us with old- school customer service. 5 star for the dishes, service and welcoming atmosphere this visit. I would definitely return again as there are plenty of dishes to try along with a repeat of the housemade tortolloni! Plenty of street parking with 4 tables available for outside dining. Approx $60/person with 2 drinks, tax and tip

    Homemade Gnocchi
    Leila F.

    The best gnocchi I have ever had. Every time I come back to the Bay, if I want good Italian food, I come here. The sauce is delicious. It's flavorful and has a great umami flavor. They also serve perfect portions. The dish is sure to fill you up, but you'll still be wanting to eat the rest even if you're already full haha. Their bruschetta is also phenomenal. I love the decor inside. Very traditional and kinda upscale? I love the Italian paintings on the walls. Service is always really professional, attentive, and quick.

    The evening special with Chicken Risotto and veal.

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    Neighborhood gem. Great food and service reasonable prices. On street parking usually pretty easy.

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    Delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service. This restaurant always impresses.

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    This place was recommended and it did not disappoint. The service was professional and courteous. The food delicious and portions generous.

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    4.2
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    As someone who doesn't like pizza, I actually enjoyed pausa. The pizzas aren't your standard greasy…read morecardboard pies, but actually have good texture and tastes fresh. We ordered the primavera ($34) to split and it came topped with mozzarella, pesto, ricotta, english peas, fava beans, and spring onions. They also offer chili flakes or this amazing chili oil if you want a splash of heat. It seemed like most tables ordered the margherita, so will have to come by to give it a try.

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    Mixed Chicories Salad (Amarosa Potatoes, Radish, Blu di Bufala Fonduta, Basil Vinaigrette)
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    4.3
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    1.0 mi
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    We were here to celebrate the life and times of my wife's cousin who passed recently. His wife…read morebought out the restaurant for the evening and let the chef make us an outstanding meal from anitpasti to dessert. It's a quaint restaurant with an awesome owner and staff. The food is very authentic and tasty.

    Attended a private party here and didn't get picture until it was way way too late BUT the food…read morehere is awesome! It's been a long time since I've been so impressed with an Italian buffet ! We stared with a huge spread of anti pasta dishes - the rolled eggplant was amazing - the caprese salad was so fresh and amazing -pesto on toast was also a hit - the fresh mozzarella and prosciutto was amazing everything we had was excellent! The pasta course another hit - they make their own spinach ravioli and you can tell - I'm not usually a fan of ravioli but I had 3 beautiful plump raviolis - the marinara sauce yummy! Gnocchi my favorite- soft tender pillows with a beautiful cream sauce excellent! At this point I was FULL yet we still had the entree course - had a very small taste of the veal which would have been top on my list if I hadn't been so full - love the capers in this dish! Oh I had head about their Tiramisu! And guess what we had for dessert! Yes this is made in house too - very light yet full body flavored! Next time I'm going direct to dessert! I can't say enough positive things about the service here! These people are amazing - they were always clearing plates- offering refills of water or drinks- helping parents with children for food! If you're going to entertain a group this is the place! Yes parking can be intimidating as there is only street parking but at some point you will find a space. Great people with awesome food!

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    Bruschetta (3.5/5)
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    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I love this place! Went there for happy hour the Bruschetta plate was delicious and drinks were so…read moregood. The service is great and everyone was so friendly they treat their regulars well! I can't wait to go back :) Service: Fantastic super friendly and attentive Taste: delicious I was there for a while Ambience: it was lovely for a date or a get together or just to go solo and make a new friend Highlights: loved happy hour! Thanks for being great!

    Look, I'll be honest, if you're coming here for seamless, polished service, you might be…read moredisappointed. We went on a slow night and still dealt with a total "slow turnaround" and some classic operational gaffes. They couldn't find the bottle of wine we actually wanted and then spent way too much time trying to sell us on a different bottle we had zero interest in. It was a bit of a circus just to get the basics situated. But then the food arrived, and that's where the magic happened. I've seen reviews complaining about a "lack of flavor," but that was not our experience at all. We started with the beet salad--the honey-lemon notes were nice, though nothing to write home about. But once the mains hit, everything changed. The Carpaccio was spot on, the Ribeye (prepared perfectly to medium) was delicious, and the Branzino special was fantastic. And the Rigatoni Rustica? Believe the hype. It's a classic for a reason. Bottom line: The service is definitely sloppy, but I wouldn't dismiss this place because of it. The food is genuinely good Italian and the prices are reasonable for Burlingame. My advice? Skip the salads, ignore the service "monkey dance," and go straight for the classics. I'd definitely go back just for the steak and the Rigatoni alone. Highly recommended if you actually care about what's on your plate. An A++ local find.

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    4.4
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    4.2 mi
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    A nice neighborhood restaurant that has a classy ambiance yet comfortably casual. They have a small…read morebar area and a couple of bar seating available. A good selection of wine but is still waiting on their liquor license to serve beer and other cocktail drinks. Service was a bit slow. Though the place was not packed, it took a bit for our food to be served. It helped that the bread came out quickly. The dip for the bread was very good. That was really enjoyable. The heirloom burrata starter was a missed. Although good portion, it was bland and poorly seasoned. Our entrees however, were delicious! We had the Octopus Spaghetti and the Linguine Vongole. Each dish had very distinct flavors and tastefully pleasing! We ended the meal with the tiramisu. It was simple, light and homely.

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    We're delighted to serve delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts, a wide selection of wine, and more! The best restaurant in Burlingame!
    We're delighted to serve delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts, a wide selection of wine, and more! The best restaurant in Burlingame!
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    3.3
    (435 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Went here on a Monday. We were the only few that stopped by. I met my friend here after work,…read morethinking it was going to be good (my last experience in SC was), I was a little excited thinking it would be the same. It was busy at all and it was pretty slow inside. It had a nice ambiance, nothing special just quiet and open. Anyways, so here we are and we ordered our food. The food came pretty quickly, it wasn't hot and felt like it wasn't freshly made. I was disappointed and didn't pack my leftovers bc it was not good.

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