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Vespucci Ristorante Italiano, San Mateo, CA

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
850 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Please consider:
*Kitchen closes at 8:30pm, we place last order at 8:15pm and we don’t accept any reservation after 8:00pm
*Being a small restaurant, it is crucial for us to know in advance if the number of guests in your party changes, or you want to change the time, or you are planning to not come at all. Please avoid to just not show up, but kindly call to inform us, it will be much appreciated. If we don’t hear from you, we will re-assign the table after 15 minutes. If you need to increase the number of guests on a reservation made through Open Table, please call the restaurant.
*We don’t take groups larger than 10 people on Fridays and Saturdays.
*About birthday celebrations : we don’t have a free dessert policy, if you order one from our dessert chart, we will bring it to the table with the candle. You can also bring your own cake, our cutting fee is $3 per person.
*Corkage fee is $25 per bottle.
*We don't longer offer outdoor seating, only indoor dining and take out.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 685-6151
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private parties, please contact us.
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 850 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespucci Ristorante Italiano offers a "beautiful ambience" and "superb service" with a warm touch from owners Francesco and Manuela. Guests rave about the "delicious" and "authentic" Italian dishes, featuring traditional family recipes. The "excellent chef" and lovely artwork enhance this delightful dining experience, making it "highly recommended."

850 Reviews
  1. Lily

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    this is our second visit to this restaurant and was a little disappointed with the Rigatoni Al Salmone. The rigatoni was very rubbery and hard to chew, extreme "al dente". My dining partner thought it was not cooked enough and she was too polite to mention this to the waiter. She said she will take it home and add water to soften it if that was possible. I tried one rigatoni and felt like I was chewing a hard rubber hose, very inedible and unable to swallow. However I enjoyed my dish Zuppa di pesce - Seafood cioppino stew which was very tasty with the marinara sauce with a very delicate flavor. The crostinis were light and crunchy! Our appetizer and dessert were fine. Please review the rigatoni cooking and try it before serving it to your customers.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded 3 days ago
    Ciao Lily We're truly sorry to hear that the Rigatoni Al Salmone did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable to us! We always strive to ensure our guests leave happy, and we are here to address any concerns during your visit. We make it a point to check in with our tables multiple times to make sure everything is to your liking. A quick mention at the table allows us to address any issues immediately, such as adjusting the cook time on your pasta, which would have taken just a few minutes. We want every guest to enjoy their meal! Please don't hesitate to let us know your preferences in the moment—it gives us the chance to fix the issue and make your experience a great one. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another visit soon. M

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  2. William

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & Service is always exceptional . Owner / Hostess always warm & welcoming.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 11 November 2024
    William GRAZIE! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy both our food and service. It’s always our pleasure to welcome you, and we’re so grateful to have wonderful guests like you. Looking forward to your next visit! A presto, M

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  3. Marleen

    San Francisco

    218 reviews

    5.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Italian dishes, and a few new items on the menu! The added specials are a real treat, as are the desserts. Great atmosphere and service.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 6 November 2024
    Marleen, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Italian dishes and had the chance to try some of the new items on our menu. Our team works hard to bring fresh, exciting options and delicious desserts, and we're delighted they added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great meals and a warm atmosphere soon! A presto, M

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  4. Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian food in town! Truly authentic. Excellent service, you can tell the owners care about the food and the restaurant. Highly recommended.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 3 November 2024
    GRAZIE PAUL! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and our service. It's our passion to bring authentic Italian flavors and a welcoming experience to each of our guests, so it means a lot to know that this came through. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! A presto, M

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service and ambiance were really nice! The food: - calamari was not evenly crispy throughout the batch. The portion size however was generous. - the risotto : the rice was not fully cooked. The service: the server and staff were super friendly, helpful and attentive.

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  6. Nancy

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding meals (as always) and very attentive, personable and great service.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Grazie Nancy! Thank you so much for your loyalty and kind words! It means a lot to us that you keep coming back and that we continue to meet your expectations with our meals and service. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! A presto, M

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  7. JOHN

    Central Coast

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am pleased to give a glowing report with respect to our evening at Vespuccis. Our party all ordered different pasta dishes - all were exceptional and a step above what has been encountered at other Italian bistros. The caesar salad was the right size, flavorful and enhanced with (I believe) house made croutons. The service was also a step above. Suggestions were offered on the selections and then professionally served. Water glasses continually refilled. We will certainly return.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 25 October 2024
    Grazie John! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It brings us immense joy to know that your experience at Vespucci’s was so positive. Our chef and sous chef, both hailing from Southern Italy, pour their passion and heritage into every dish they create. We’re delighted that you and your party found the pasta exceptional — it’s a true reflection of their dedication to authentic Italian cuisine. We’re also thrilled that the Caesar salad and house-made croutons hit the mark! Providing attentive is very important to us, so it’s great to hear that you appreciated it. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable evening, a presto, M

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  8. Carol

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the owners are wonderful people.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 10 October 2024
    GRAZIE Carol !!! thank you so much for your 5 stars review! Please know, it really means everything to us. We hope to serve you again soon here at Vespucci A presto, M

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  9. Karel

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first vist. The dishes were fresh, delicious, uncompromisingly Italian! We will be back. Thanks!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 21 September 2024
    Grazie Karel! thank you so much for giving us a try and for really loving our food! We can't wait to welcome back here at Vespucci and have you try the entire menu, one visit at the time :) A presto, M

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  10. Marleen

    San Francisco

    218 reviews

    5.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful Italian dinner experience with owners Franchesco and Manuela. The atmosphere is friend and welcoming, and the food is delicious with traditional Italian family recipes. As a treat, you can take in the beautiful artwork and items on display!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on 27 August 2024
    Grazie Marleen! thank you being a loyal and supportive customer since day one, please know that it really means the world to us :) Can't wait to serve you all again! A presto, M

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FAQs

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 685-6151.

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 850 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

147 E. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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