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

Luceti's on 25th Avenue

4.7 (956)
$31 to $50
Italian
109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for parties of 20 or more.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 956 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luceti's on 25th Avenue is cherished for its "great food, drinks and service," offering a nostalgic neighborhood vibe. Patrons love the "homemade pastas," "espresso martinis" and "friendly staff." While some dishes may need additional seasoning, the diverse menu ensures there's something for everyone. Ideal for family gatherings and celebrations.
956 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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  2. Scot VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington221 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    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.

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  3. Jeffrey

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luceti's never disappoints! I love the linguine and clams

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  4. Kerry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My evening was great with great service and friends and the wait staff was very attentive.

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  5. Janine

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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 🙌

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  6. Daniel VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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!!!

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  7. Kendal VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious! Everyone cleaned their plates. Great neighborhood Italian

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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

  9. MRCLMN

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  10. Tara VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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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 4.7 stars by 956 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Luceti's on 25th Avenue

109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Flores
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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