LUCETI'S on 25th

109 W 25th Ave, San Mateo
(650) 574-1256

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Marilyn

Extra noisy this evening where hard to talk to table mates. Food was sub par (had French onion soup and cannelloni). Service was extra slow (they had party in back) and table extension collapsed and spilled our creamed spinach to the floor. I just felt it had gone downhill from what I remembered. For the price point, there are many other places to patronize.

ARLEENE

My sister in law and myself loved having lunch at Luceti. The food was very tasty with wonderful size portions. I myself had Fettuccine with nice size prawns and for desert...Cheese cake with raspberry topping...delicious meal all around. My sister in law had a large plate of a salad with bbq chicken slices which she loved and to top off her meal, she had the chocolate mousse that was rich n creamy...”to die for”. I also want to give a great salute of hands to all the work staff. We were greeted with an energetic bartender while we waited less than 5 min to be taken to our table by the sweetest hostess. Our waitor with his associates was a fantastic and very patient person; very knowledgeable also...he knew everything we asked about from the menu...his advise was well taken. We definitely were ready to eat and enjoy out meal. :) We will be back and will bring our husbands.. Since Luceti's arrival from San Francisco in 1990's this has been our family go to ever since. So much flavor in all their foods, especially the entrees.. The restaurant ambience is like going back to San Francisco with its authentic surroundings: bar drinks, salad combo's galore, flavorful entrees and pasta dishes, great tasting desserts. Celebrated many date nights pre and during my marriage (still do), lots of anniversaries, birthday's, along with educational school graduations Amore......

Barbara

The noise level was so high I was not able to hear my husband. Not being able to have a conversation really spoiled the evening.

Carol

Never disappoints... from the moment you are seated until you pay the service is friendly. One of the few restaurants that still seats you as if your family. We are not regulars... but I see plenty every time we dine here... but I've always felt they know us. The food is wonderful and priced well.

Scot

Luceti's is a neighborhood gem and been here for decades. The interior is modest, the guests are locals and regulars mostly, and the whole place feels like a time warp from the past. But that's part of the charm. There are things NOT to get (don't recommend the steaks) there are must haves like the espresso martinis and bread pudding and most of their homemade pastas (the gnocchi are light and fluffy). They do tend to under salt and under season. So don't be shy adding some salt once things arrive. The staff all feel like family and it's a good value for the quantity.

Kerry

My evening was great with great service and friends and the wait staff was very attentive.

Janine

Always a pleasure! Great food, great service and great friends! Brought my 5 month old grandson and the hostess made sure we had a great table with plenty of room for his stroller! Sandy, Susie, Paul, Mauro and Tanya are the best 🙌

Daniel

We started off with the Minestrone soup which we think is some of the best around, very thick with wonderful ingredients. We had been wanting to try the pizza, so we ordered the vegetarian version and added sausage to it. I asked our waitress, Camila, if it would suffice for two, and she said yes. We were not disappointed; it was certainly enough for two people. It came with a very abundant amount of chopped vegetable toppings. The added sausage made for a perfect pizza. Desserts were an Affogato made with vanilla ice cream and a cup of two flavors of gelato, both excellent. Service from Camila was superb as was that of the busboy, Rogelio, and the other wait staff. Highly recommended! Bravo!!!

Sharon Payne

Lunch was delicious! We came a little late 1:45 pm but we weren't rushed. I don't have much of an appetite, even when I'm hungry, took half of my lunch home. Better the second time around!
Definitely would recommend. We'll be going back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luc Charbonneau

Great classic Italian food. Very good and friendly service.
My only negative point is the wine, although good selection and good prices, the wine was way too hot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

GregO

We just love Luceti's .... Not a place we would have gone if we walked by ... but a neighbor suggested Luceti's a few years ago and it has been our goto place for Italian food ever since. Excellent food, delightful staff. Never disappoints.

Irene

Nice experience beginning with the moment we were greeted and seated. Friendly atmosphere, dining room was full by 6:00 pm with what appeared to be many locals as well as diners coming for an earlier dinner. Each course was tasty. Service was attentive. Coming back soon.

Ken

Always a pleasure to be here. Geat neighborhood place. Our server, Stacey, is the best. So nice to see her again. The seafood is as good as it gets. I had the grilled salmon and my wife had the scallops. Both were absolutely delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

Susan Burnett

The food was excellent at Luceti's. I had the scallops and they were super sweet and melted in my mouth. We were early. Due to special circumstances I need a table that has an electric plug nearby and the host accommodated. My request by placing us in a private banquet area. It was lovely. I highly recommend Luceti's on 25th.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great neighborhood restaurant with really good food, great service and a super fun vibe. It was our first time there and we will be back for sure. A good time was had by all 6 of us. Thank you for such a fun night!

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