La Lanterna Cafe Grill

La Lanterna Cafe Grill

29 W Ridgewood Ave, 07450, Ridgewood, US, United States Reservation
2348 Reviews 4.2

"Delicious food and great service. We celebrated my husband's birthday. Our friends loved the place and food. We'll definitely come back."

Details

Phone: (+1)2014445520

Address: 29 W Ridgewood Ave, 07450, Ridgewood, US, United States

Reservation, Booking

City: Ridgewood

Website: http://www.lalanternaofridgewood.com

Opening hours

Tuesday: 17:00-22:00

Wednesday: 17:00-22:00

Thursday: 17:00-22:00

Friday: 17:00-23:00

Saturday: 17:00-23:00

Sunday: 15:00-20:00

Statistics

Dishes: 10

Categories: 5

Reviews: 2348


Address

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Reviews

3 /5 Rating

Haven't been here in a long time, and was disappointed. We requested a specific table and was told that afternoon that we could have it, but when we arrived it was given to someone else (even though we were early for our reservation), and I got a bit of a lecture from the hostess that I have to reserve that way in advance. I order salmon cooked through (well done) and it was very rare. I sent it back and when I got it back it was horrible and dried out. The waitress then lectured me about well done salmon. Nonsense. My husband LOVED his gluten free pasta with puttanesca sauce, although it was a very small portion.

2 /5 Rating

Not great not close to satisfactory. We had dinner at La Lanterna last night. The food was subpar and the server was not attentive and the service was sloppy. Starters were weak we had grilled octopus, risotto short ribs special and a side pasta (that I asked them to serve with my meal). The servers continuously poured drinks across my plate, handed and removed dishes across the table. Again sloppy. My meal, chicken Milanese was just plain awful. We tried multiple times to get the server or anyone to get us our check and it was impossible. I would avoid this place and go anywhere else the next time I'm in town.

5 /5 Rating

I went to La Laterna Cafe and Grill to celebrate my wife's birthday with friends. The hostess and servers were very friendly and attentive. It's a BYOB establishment, but they also offer their own wines. Our appetizers were tasty and served promptly. Everyone's entrees were delicious with generous portions. There is a wide variety of desserts available, all of which were absolutely delicious, paired with a great cup of coffee. We will definitely be returning.

5 /5 Rating

My girlfriend wanted to take my parents out for some Italian food. She found this place on Google and got some recommendations from friends and colleagues. Sure enough, everything lived up to our expectations. Food was great, the waitress we had was funny, interactive, and most importantly made us felt welcomed. Overall, we had such a great experience and we will definitely be back soon! Book a table now

5 /5 Rating

The chicken parmigiana at this restaurant was fantastic! Both the pasta and chicken were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well balanced. Our large group ordered a variety of dishes and everyone agreed that the food was delicious. The service was exceptional too. It's clear that the owner and staff are passionate and take pride in their work.

4 /5 Rating

The soft shell crab was absolutely delicious and the scallops were also very good. This restaurant is BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite wine from home or purchase one from a nearby wine shop. The portions are generously sized and reasonably priced. Parking is located at the rear of the restaurant.

5 /5 Rating

Fabulous family birthday dinner tonight. Thank you Esther for being so accommodating. Food excellent. So cozy and welcoming. Catherine a great server. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and dinner. Abudanza...so much food! Grazie. See you soon. Joyce Romano and Mark Bailey

3 /5 Rating

Family place. Nicely decorated, friendly staff, but the food is quite ordinary and a bit pricy for the quality. Expect a standard Italian eatery, not more than that. Local crowd seemed to enjoy themselves. We drove 30 minutes to get there, wasn’t worth the trip. Book a table now

5 /5 Rating

Had dinner 3/18/23 with family. Service was spectacular ; ambiance lovely and the food was absolutely delicious … outstanding … fabulous Wish I lived closer !!

5 /5 Rating

Delicious food and great service. We celebrated my husband's birthday. Our friends loved the place and food. We'll definitely come back.


Dishes

Caesar Side Salad Or Garden Side Salad
Caesar Side Salad Or Garden Side Salad

Pappardelle Funghi E Salsiccia
Pappardelle Funghi E Salsiccia

Tagliere – Cheese Meat Platter
Tagliere – Cheese Meat Platter

Triple Chocolate Mousse Coppa
Triple Chocolate Mousse Coppa

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Arugula E Pera (Pear Salad)
Arugula E Pera (Pear Salad)

Chocolate Temptation Cake
Chocolate Temptation Cake

Hazelnut Chocolate Flute
Hazelnut Chocolate Flute

Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Ricotta Pistachio Cake
Ricotta Pistachio Cake