
La Lanterna Ristorante
180 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo
650-341-8877
Lunch
Entree
Vitello Picatta
Milk fed veal medallion sautéed with butter and capers in a lemon white wine sauce served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables 30
Classic Pollo Parmigiano
Chicken breast breaded topped with melted mozzarella cheese over spaghetti pasta pomodoro 24
Calamari Dorati
Calamari steak lightly breaded in a lemon white wine reduction served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables 25
Salmone
Pan roasted miso glazed salmon over crab mashed potatoes and asparagus with roasted bell pepper sauce 30
Arrosto di Milanese
Breaded poik loin Milanese sauteed in a butter herb sauce served with spaghetti pomodoro 25
Pasta
Homemade Gnocchi
Homemade potato and ricotta cheese gnocchi with mushroom, herb, truffle sauce 20
Tortolloni di Vitello
Homemade pasta filled with milk fed veal, spinach and ricotta cheese served in a garlic Marsala cream, mushroom, smoked applewood bacon sauce 20
Ravioli
Homemade pasta filled with vegetables, sun dried tomatoes, ricotta & parmesan garlic white wine tomato sauce 20
Penne con Salsiccia e Funghi
Penne with mushrooms, Italian sausage and roasted tomatoes sauteed in garlic white wine tomato sauce 20
Cannelloni
Homemade crepes filled with milk fed veal, spinach, ricotta cheese in a creamy tomato sauce 20
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with traditional house made tomato meat sauce 21
Linguini con Vongole
Fresh Manila clams sautéed with fresh tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chili flakes, parsley, and white wine 22
Squid Ink Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare
Linguini with prawns, clams, diced tomatoes, chili flakes in a garlic white wine sauce 24
Antipasti
Polenta al Forno
Roasted polenta cakes topped with crispy parmesan cheese with garlic, porcini mushroom, mascarpone cheese 15
Calamari Fritti
Seasoned fried calamari served over greens with chipotle cilantro aioli and cocktail sauce 15
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw beef with red onion, capers, shaved parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil topped with arugula 14
Bruschetta
Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes,
garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil 13
Insalate
Mista
Organic baby mixed lettuce tossed in Blasmaic vinaigrette with diced tomatoes, gorgonzola, and toasted crumbled walnuts 10
Spinachi
Baby spinach, red onion, almonds, and goat cheese tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette topped with crispy baked prosciutto 10
Caesar
Romaine tossed in lemon, garlic and anchovy dressing with shaved parmesan 10
Rocola
Baby arugula with marinated beets, pear, pistachio, and shaved parmesan in a chamagne vinaigrette 10
Burrata Caprese
Soft creamy italian cheese served with cherry tomatoes and arugula, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil 14
Above salads serve with
Grilled Chicken $20
Pan Roasted Prawns $25
Pan Roasted Mis Glazed Salmon $25
Pan Roasted Crab Cakes $25
All items available for takeout
There is a small charge for splitting your entree
Penne with butter or cheese 10
Homemade Chicken Fingers and French Fries 12
Fetuccini Alfredo 11
Spaghetti Bolognese 11
French Fries 6
Children's Dessert
Chocolate or Vanilla Gelato with sprinkles 6
Children's Menu
$20.00 corkage fee
20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
La Lanterna is not responsible for lost items
While we try our best to keep the menu current, please note prices and availability are subject to change. When menu and/or price changes are made, those changes may not be immediately reflected on this web site. Thank you for understanding.