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

Luceti's on 25th Avenue

4.8
4.8
942 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 942 people are saying

Luceti's on 25th Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luceti's on 25th Avenue is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "really good food, great service, and a super fun vibe." Renowned for its "excellent food and service," it boasts "the best cocktails in town" and "delicious Italian cuisine." Despite being "very noisy," it remains a beloved spot for "warm hospitality" and "authentic Italian food."

942 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in San Mateo. It’s fun, authentic and perfect. It’s a real Italian experience. Wonderful. We have been coming for decades. .

    1 person found this helpful

  2. MRCLMN

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent with a great local vibe. Service is excellent also. Can’t go wrong here at Luceti’s!

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  3. Tara VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was amazing!!!! So friendly and helpful!!!

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  4. Scot VIP

    Seattle214 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The local Italian joint … I use those words with great affection. You walk in and you’re family. You know what you’re here for- delicious cocktails, good homemade Italian fare, and a relaxed, unpretentious good time. The escargot and polenta are great. The veal dishes are all solid. The pastas are in house made sauces. Sit back, relax, have a great espresso martini and enjoy.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Kathy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grazie! Karen for welcoming my dad for his 93rd bday. All the staff made it a special dinner for us. Many thanks to Paul the co-owner for conversation and lava cake. So good!

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  6. Carol VIP

    San Francisco85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal. This has been our go to for the last several years. If you want a great meal at a reasonable price you have to try it!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went the day before Valentine’s Day. I like the cozy atmosphere. The food is very good and the server was very nice. It’s a nice neighborhood restaurant. Vicky

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  8. Mike VIP

    Raleigh28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luceti's is a neighborhood Italian gem whose footprint is rapidly disappearing in our towns and cities. Great food, friendly staff, patrons and guests are like the neighbors you never had. Did I mention great service. They've got it all! My family says the Gelato is worth the trip alone. I agree. So Great! Privileged to be your customer. Mike

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  9. Donna

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great place to eat. Wonderful neighborhood restaurant

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  10. June

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at this San Mateo, CA location. Wednesday 6:45pm reservation. Stopped in their well stocked bar for a drink before dinner for a whisky and Mai Tai. I drink Mai Tais everywhere and this was a good one but could have used just a little more dark rum. Generously sized drinks and a friendly bartender. Three diners for a birthday celebration. Two of us split a Caesar salad which is always good. Focaccia style bread was included. Main choices were veal saltimbocca, tortellini Alfredo and chicken Jerusalem. All excellent. Our main server and all who delivered meals were efficient and friendly. Spumoni ice cream with a candle was delivered for dessert, complete with candle and singing! We all actually ordered desserts-crème caramel, bread pudding and chocolate mousse. All great! My only suggestion on celebration dessert would be to see if the special guest is ordering dessert and put a candle in that so that you don’t waste spumoni ice cream on someone who prefers their own dessert choice. I should also mention how friendly and attentive the hostess was to us. We had a wonderful time.

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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 942 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luceti's on 25th Avenue

109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Flores
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, 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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