Lanterna Restaurant - Concord

I really enjoy this restaurant, the atmosphere is very cool. However, the food was missing that special something that makes it truly amazing with just one bite. Therefore, I am deducting one star for the lack of that exceptional taste. Darren Huston

I was recommended this restaurant by a colleague and it definitely lived up to its reputation as one of the best in the area. I ordered the Penne alla Vodka and my colleague got the Linguine di Mare. The Penne alla Vodka was absolutely delicious with a strong garlic and cheese flavor. The sauce had the perfect consistency, not too runny or thick. Every bite was flavorful with the penne coated in the tomato puree/cream sauce. The addition of bacon gave it an extra burst of flavor and richness. I would definitely return just for the Penne alla Vodka. I also tried a bit of my colleague's Linguine di Mare which was also fantastic. The dish was loaded with various fresh seafood like mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid, all cooked perfectly without any fishy smell. The linguine itself was cooked al dente, making it a great dish overall.

Wow, this restaurant is amazing! The food is truly Italian and remarkably delicious.

Excellent food and service! Happy to have stumbled onto this place.

Great authentic southern Italian food from a family owned business. Great service, atmosphere, and catering for parties. They offer exciting to bring home made southern Italy family recipes and dishes. This is a family owned restaurant with roots from Reggio Calabria Italy. The food is cooked by the family and they use authentic Italian methods to all their dishes the same way they do back in Italy. This restaurant offers catering and they will also cater food for pick up or delivery. Whether it's food for a special function or get together at your house, they will create and deliver a custom food of their home cooked food. They always use fresh ingredients in every plate and they strive the to offer the best quality food to serve fresh dishes from fine ingredients. This food is inspired by their Italian ancestry and heritage. They bring to your table authentic Italian cuisine. Antonio is a great a chef And perfectionist. He uses only the freshest and authentic ingredients for his menu, which includes a variety of homemade sauces and pastas. The pasta dishes are served to you in pan just like in Italy. You can enjoy the many dishes at the ristorante or you can order from a vast choice of catering platters for your home, office or for all other occasions. I highly recommend this place for dinner and catering.