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Vespucci Ristorante Italiano, San Mateo, CA

Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

5 (873)
$31 to $50
Italian
147 E. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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

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What 873 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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Food

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespucci Ristorante Italiano in San Mateo is celebrated for its "delicious food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful setting." Guests frequently praise the "authentic Italian dishes" and warm hospitality from the owners. Highlights include the Petrale Sole Piccata, homemade pastas, and desserts like Limoncello Sorbet. It's a cherished local gem with a "relaxed atmosphere."

873 Reviews
  1. john VIP

    San Francisco89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Timothy VIP

    Sacramento12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  3. Michael VIP

    San Francisco43 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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  4. Donna VIP

    San Francisco25 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 6 days ago
    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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  5. 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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  6. Paula VIP

    San Francisco12 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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  7. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Salmone a la Siciliana…and the special Mushroom Soup was so flavorful!
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 6, 2025
    Grazie Lisa! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Salmone alla Siciliana and our special mushroom soup — two favorites we love sharing with our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon! A presto, M

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  8. Donna VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our favorite comfort foods yet again at Vespucci's. We love the quality of the food, the beautiful ambience and the warm welcome by the owners. The petrale sole piccata was delicious as were the home-made rigatoni, the ricotta and spinach ravioli and the freshly made vegetables. The limoncello sorbet was a refreshing way to end the meal. Looking forward to the next time at this lovely restaurant.
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on April 3, 2025
    Grazie Donna! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your favorite comfort foods again at Vespucci’s. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you both, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the quality of our dishes, the ambiance, and our hospitality. We’re so glad you loved the petrale sole piccata, our homemade pastas, and the limoncello sorbet to finish! Looking forward to your next visit :) A presto, M

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  9. nancy VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always have excellent service here and delicious food. Never feel rushed. You feel very welcomed and they are happy to see you
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on March 31, 2025
    GRAZIE Nancy, Thank you so much for your review! It truly means a lot to us that you feel welcomed and never rushed when you visit. Creating a warm and inviting experience for our guests is something we care deeply about, and knowing that it comes through makes our day. We’re always happy to see you all and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal! A presto, M

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  10. Kazumi

    San Francisco137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All pasta dish were excellent like Italy Definitely go back
    Vespucci Ristorante ItalianoResponded on March 18, 2025
    Grazie Kazumi! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pasta and that it reminded you of Italy ( our amazing head chef Gabriele comes from Naples). We can't wait to welcome you back 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 5 stars by 873 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 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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