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Vespucci Ristorante Italiano, San Mateo, CA

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

4.8 (875)
$31 to $50
Italian
147 E. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private parties, please contact us.
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 875 people are saying

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespucci Ristorante Italiano offers "great service" in a "beautiful ambience" with "delicious food." Signature dishes like the Petrale Sole Piccata and homemade pastas receive rave reviews. Customers appreciate the "outstanding" art decor and warm hospitality from owners. Frequent diners consider it a "neighborhood gem" and highly recommend it for a delightful Italian dining experience.
875 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful ambience and delicious food. We had some of our favorites - the Petrale Sole Piccata, homemade Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli, sides of broccoli and the mixed roasted vegetables, homemade rigatoni pasta and the Spumoni Bomba for dessert. Everything was great!!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on June 15, 2025
    Grazie Donna! Thank you both so much for your continued support and for this wonderful review! We're always so happy to welcome you back and it means the world to know you enjoyed your favorites again — from the Petrale Sole Piccata to the Spumoni Bomba. We're glad the food, service, and ambience continue to make your visits special. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! A presto, M

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  2. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area84 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good. My Carbonara was really salty from the prosutto and the noodles could have been cooked a little bit longer.

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  3. Mike VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I normally dine at supper time, instead, enjoying the outstanding food and service at lunch on this Saturday before Mother's Day. The pétrole sole and pasta dishes were not good.....they were GREAT! Wow! I just don't know how it gets any better, other than to enjoy the gelato encased in a think chocolate outer coating. Wonderful Meal....and not a better way to spend a pre-Mother's Day lunch with #1.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Grazie Mr. Mike! Thank you so much for joining us for a special pre-Mother’s Day lunch! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the petrale sole piccata, pasta dishes, and of course, the spumone gelato — it’s always a treat! Your kind words about our food and service truly mean a lot to us. We’re honored you chose to spend such a meaningful lunch with us and hope to welcome you both back again very soon. A presto, M

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  4. Elizabeth

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our wedding anniversary celebration and it was our first time dining at Vespucci Ristorante Italiano. We like the ambiance of the restaurant, it’s beautifully decorated. We ordered Rose & Chianti Arco for our anniversary toast. And for our appetizers ~ Arugula salad & Calamari Fritti and for our entree ~ Spaghetti Alla Carbon & Rigatoni Al Salmone, it all tasted delicious! And for our dessert we shared Torta Al Ciocolato and it was scrumptious, so decadent. We highly recommend this restaurant and our server Manuela was friendly, attentive and provided us with excellent service. Thank you for making our evening special.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on May 9, 2025
    Grazie Elizabeth! Thank you so much for celebrating your wedding anniversary with us at Vespucci Ristorante Italiano! We're delighted you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and wine—and that the Torta al Cioccolato was the perfect sweet ending to your evening. It truly means a lot to me personally that you mentioned my service, your kind words genuinely touched me. It was a pleasure taking care of you, and we all hope to welcome you back again soon! A presto, M

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  5. john VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area91 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    3.5 really Friendly service. Flavorful, good food: the pasta came out hot, but the carbonara was a bit oily , and the bruschetta tasted as if it had been fried in oil. Wines by the glass were ok, but (apart from the super Tuscan), nothing to write home about. The modern art on the walls is interesting and colorful - and provides a surprising contrast with the "architectural" pillars around the room.

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  6. Timothy VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place. Always a good meal and the owners are very nice. I no longer live in the area but go back to this restaurant every time I’m in town.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thank you so much, Timothy! It means the world to us that you make a point to visit whenever you're in town. We're truly grateful for your continued support and kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! A presto, M

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  7. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a neighborhood gem. The food is outstanding, the service is great, and the art decorations are simply off the charts. I love this restaurant and will always go back.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 22, 2025
    Grazie Michael! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're beyond happy to hear you enjoyed the food, the service, and the art—each one is close to our heart. It means the world to us to be called a "neighborhood gem." We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! A presto, M

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  8. Donna VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Started with some Bruschetta Alla Vespucci which was delicious, followed by Petrale Sole Piccata and the special which was Branzino that night. Wonderful meals, beautiful ambience, welcoming owners with attentive service. Our favorite Italian restaurant!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 30, 2025
    Dear Donna, Thank you so much for your 5stars review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Bruschetta Alla Vespucci, the Petrale Sole Piccata, and our Branzino special. It means a lot to know that our ambience, service, and hospitality made your evening special. We’re honored to be your favorite Italian restaurant and can’t wait to hug you both anytime soon! A presto, M

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  9. Scott

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and very good service, food very tasty! Good bang for your buck. Will go back and Highly recommend!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 18, 2025
    Grazie Scott! Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service—and really appreciate your kind words about the value too. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! A presto, M

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  10. Paula VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, fantastic food and the owners are wonderful! Highly recommend this fabulous Italian restaurant.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 19, 2025
    Grazie Paula! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and felt welcomed by our team. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon! 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 875 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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