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Luceti's on 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Luceti's on 25th Avenue

4.8
4.8
921 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A taste of Tuscany and local treasure that is simply delicious. For over three decades, Luceti's has served Italian cuisine created by world class chef and awarded San Franciscan, Roger Bertola. Founder of the legendary Doro's, Ruggero's and master chef of Fior and the Iron Horse. Mr. Bertola was also the personal chef to generals Eisenhower and Paton. Today, Luceti's owners carry on the same tradition and cuisine that was started by Dr. Ron Luceti in 1984. Luceti's is a great place for private parties and business meetings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 11:30–22:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (650) 574-1256
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for parties of 20 or more.
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    Flores
  • Parking details
    Front and rear of restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to local bus and train service.
  • Entertainment
    We have live jazz music Thursday thru Sunday. 6:30pm-9:30pm. There will be no music on the second Thursday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luceti's on 25th Avenue is a charming Italian restaurant cherished by locals for its "excellent service," "delicious dishes," and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the garlic bread and chicken Jerusalem. The staff, including standout server Stacey, ensures a welcoming experience, making Luceti's a "go-to place" for delightful Italian dining.

921 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Where our table was it was too close to the table next to ours. We couldn’t even carry on a conversation with our friends it was so noisy from the table next to ours. You should not have tables so close to one another.

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  2. Julee

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy coming to this San Mateo staple! The food is always good, the drinks are great and you always run into someone you know! The service is always wonderful!!

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  3. Thom

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven't been to Luceti's in years. We decided to go last night, based on the convenience of their location, and the friends we were going with. I will say that this is not the Luceti's I remember! While it wasn't bad in the past, it just has a much better vibe, now. I believe they may be under new management, since our last visit. Food was good, service was great, and price was right where it should be! We WILL be back again!

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  4. Kim

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our dining experience! Luceti’s is a neighborhood gem. You can tell it’s the place to go for warm hospitality and delicious food. We were a party of 3 and everyone enjoyed their entrees; calamari steak, veal scaloppini and of course pasta with meatballs. The Caesar salad was a nice beginning to our meal. Even if you are not a local, the staff and patrons make you feel you are at the right place.

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  5. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a bit disappointing. Seated us next to the kitchen even though I asked in my reservation for a nice table for an 88th birthday dinner. The waiter was pretty much nonexistent, i had to ask someone not in waitstaff attire for a glass of wine for the birthday person (manager, owner?). Two of the 3 meals were very good, my New York steak was tough and maybe 1/2 inch thick, it did not resemble a New York. The table with the people who knew the owner/manager got nice big steaks and great service.

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  6. Lynne

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently wonderful! Our favorite go-to for lunch and dinner!

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  7. Jay

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good drinks, good service and great food. The quality of the food never changes.

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  8. Juanita

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luceti’s is always top notch. It’s a local restaurant with amazing food. The garlic bread is so garlicky and buttery. The chicken Jerusalem is always fantastic. The chicken is moist and smothered with thick tasty sauce. They are generous with the artichokes, but since I don’t like mushrooms I ask to leave them off and addd extra olives. The olives are large and meaty with the pits. The other dish was the calamari steak. It was not fishy at all, but mild and slightly sweet with a nice chewy texture. Definitely one of our go to places.

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  9. Nancy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had an amazing experience at Luceti’s. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a woman. Not sure if she was the manger or the owner but it was nice to be acknowledged right away. We were given a choice of a quieter area or a busier area. We choice a quieter table in the back. The servers were so nice and friendly. My friends and I were catching up so spent 15-20 minutes just chatting instead of looking at menu. It probably took us 30-45 minutes to order but at no point did we feel rushed. We had the cannelloni, chicken carbonara and cioppino and all dishes were delicious. I loved the warm, cozy, family atmosphere of this restaurant. This was my first here but will definitely come back!

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  10. Sandra

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent -- thank you Stacy -- and food delicious. I will say we were disappointed in the cost of our appetizer -- two small crab cakes for $28! Tasty, but not a good value.

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FAQs

Luceti's on 25th Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 574-1256.

Luceti's on 25th Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luceti's on 25th Avenue

109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Flores
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 11:30–22:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Front and rear of restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to local bus and train service.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have live jazz music Thursday thru Sunday. 6:30pm-9:30pm. There will be no music on the second Thursday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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