Caffe Luna

Name: Caffe Luna
Address: 136 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27601
Telephone: (919) 832-6090
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2602)

$30 and under

Italian

136 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 832-6090
Website
http://www.cafeluna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Max Gaskins
Catering
Caffé Luna’s professional catering is also available off-site. Some popular locations include: Marbles Museum, Museum of History, Tucker House, Art Space, Market Hall, Stockroom, Raleigh City Museum and Haywood Hall.
Private party facilities
The Palm, Tuscan, and VIP Rooms have made Caffé Luna a top venue for any event in the Triangle. Caffé Luna is the perfect location, whether you require a special setting to celebrate a product launch, a festive atmosphere for a holiday party, or a closed-door session for brainstorming.

Location
136 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Blount Street
Parking details
Parking is available on the street, city-owned parking decks, and privately owned surface lots.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Prosecco, Ca Del Doge (Veneto)$7.95
Pinot Grigio, Confini (Lombardia)$6.95
Sauvignon Blanc, Bidoli (Friuli)$7.95
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)$7.95
Chianti, Gabbiano (Toscana)$6.95
Sangiovese / Merlot / Cab, "Vitiano" Falesco (Umbria)$7.95
Montepulciano, ""Rosso Conero", Villa Malacari (Marche)$8.95
Pinot Noir, Block Nine "Caiden's Vineyards" (California)$7.95
Cabernet Sauvignon, "Ely" Callaway Cellars (Paso Robles)$7.95

Spumante (Sparkling Wine)

Moscato d'Asti, "Lunatico" Cascina San Lorenzo (Piemonte)$24.00
Prosecco, Ca Del Doge (Veneto)$27.00
Prosecco Superiore, Bele Casel (Veneto)$30.00
Prosecco Rose NV, Santa Margherita (Veneto)$36.00

Vini Bianci (White Wine) - Light Bodied

Pinot Grigio, Confini (Lombardia)$24.00
Barbera (Rosato), "Lavignone" Pico Maccario (Piemonte)$26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Bidoli (Friuli)$27.00
Pinot Grigio, Cantina di Castelnuovo (Veneto)$27.00
Falanghina, Di Majo Norante (Molise)$28.00
Pinot Grigio, Attems (Friuli)$32.00
Gavi, Giordano Lombardo (Piemonte)$35.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Marchesi di Gresy (Piemonte)$38.00

Vini Bianci (White Wine) - Medium to Full Bodied

Pinot Bianco, Terra Alpina (Alto Adige)$25.00
Soave Classico, Inama (Veneto)$28.00
Chardonnay, "Equi" I Lauri (Abruzzo)$29.00
Trebbiano, Lugana di San Benedetto, Zenato (Veneto)$31.00
Verdicchio, Collestefano (Marche)$32.00
Arneis, "Montebertotto" Castello di Neive (Piemonte)$36.00

Stati Uniti E Oltre (Other White Wine)

Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley)$24.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (Marlborough)$28.00
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)$28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, St. Supery (Napa)$38.00
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill (Russian River Valley)$38.00

Birre (Beer)

Peroni, Roma, Italia$4.50
Menabrea Bionda, Biella, Italia$5.50
Fullsteam Humidity Hazy IPA, Durham, NC$4.50
Foothills Hoppyum IPA, Winston-Salem, NC$4.50
Appalachian Mtn Boone Creek Blonde, Boone, NC$4.50
Durty Bull Lager, Durham, NC$4.50
Carolina Brewing Co. Pale Ale, Holly Springs, NC$4.50
Olde Hickory Stout, Hickory, NC$4.50
Highland Gaelic Ale, Asheville, NC$4.50
Trophy Wife Session IPA, Raleigh, NC$4.50
NoDa Hop Drop and Roll IPA, Charlotte, NC $4.50
Resident Culture Italian Pilsner, Charlotte, NC$6.50
Crank Arm Peach Wheat Ale (16oz.), Raleigh, NC$6.50
Brewery Bhavana Till Farmhouse Ale (16oz.), Raleigh, NC$6.50
Red Clay The South End Cider (16oz) Charlotte, NC$6.50

Vini Rossi (Red Wine) - Light to Medium Bodied

Chianti, Gabbiano (Toscana)$24.00
Nero d'Avola, Villa Pozzi (Sicilia)$25.00
Barbera / Croatina, Gutturnio Riserva, "Tesor" Bonelli (Emilia-Romagna)$27.00
Sangiovese, Podere Il Palzzino (Toscana)$27.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Marramiero (Abruzzi)$28.00
Monferrato, Tenuta La Pergola (Piemonte)$28.00
Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Antico Feudo" Ricasoli (Toscana)$28.00
Nebbiolo / Dolcetto, "Langhe Rosso" G.D. Vajra (Piemonte)$29.00
Pinot Nero, Isola Augusta (Friuli)$30.00
Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana (Toscana)$35.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, "Monte Aribaldo", Marchesi di Gresy (Piemonte)$36.00
Merlot, "Sodale" Famiglia Cotarella (Toscana)$38.00

Vini Rossi (Red Wine) - Medium to Full Bodied

Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Gertrude" La Maialina (Toscana)$26.00
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc, "Lagone" Aia Vecchia (Toscana)$28.00
Sangiovese / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, "Vitiano" Falesco (Umbria)$28.00
Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Cantaloro" Avignonesi (Toscana)$28.00
Corvina / Rondinella, Gran Passione (Veneto)$28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Di Majo Norante (Molise)$29.00
Primitivo, Produttori di Manduria (Puglia)$29.00
Valpolicella Superiore, "Brolo delle Giare" Tezza (Veneto)$31.00
Montepulciano, Rosso Conero, Villa Malacari (Marche)$32.00
Montepulciano / Aglianico, "Ramitello" Di Majo Norante (Molise)$32.00
Syrah / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, "Mediterra" Poggio al Tesoro (Bolgheri)$36.00
Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah, Villa Antinori (Toscana)$36.00
Rossi di Montalcino, Fanti (Toscana)$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Pappolo" Podere Sapaio (Bolgheri) $38.00
Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva, Celli (Emilia-Romagna)$38.00
Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon, Bron & Ruseval (Emilia-Romagna)$40.00
Chianti Classico, "Berardenga" Felsina (Toscana)$40.00
Sangiovese / Cabernet Franc "Pietranera" Piaggia (Toscana)$42.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Poliziano (Toscana)$46.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, "Ripassa" Zenato$48.00

Stati Uniti E Oltre - Other Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Block Nine "Caiden's Vineyards" (California)$28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, "Ely" Callaway Cellars (Paso Robles)$28.00
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Malbec, "Les Cailloux" (Bordeaux)$32.00
Malbec, "Amalaya" Colome (Argentina)$32.00
Grenache / Syrah / Mouvedre, "Les Cassagnes," La Nerthe (Rhone)$34.00
Pinot Noir, "Lyric" Etude (Santa Barbara)$34.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Giapoza (Sonoma / Lodi)$36.00
Zinfandel / Petite Sirah / Carignane, "Three Valleys" Ridge (Sonoma)$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Oberon (Napa)$45.00

What 2,602 people are saying

Caffe Luna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Best Value
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Italian
Raleigh
Best Value
Raleigh
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caffe Luna is a beloved spot in Raleigh, praised for its "amazing food," "spectacular service," and "reasonable prices." Guests adore the "generous portions" and variety of pasta and seafood options. While occasionally loud, it remains a "favorite for many years" due to its warm atmosphere and consistently excellent dining experience.

2,602 Reviews

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Theresa
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caffe Luna is a downtown Raleigh treasure! I hope it continues to thrive for years to come! My husband and I had our first date here in 2011 and continue to come back at least once a year. Every visit is always so pleasant and enjoyable. There’s nothing not to like about this place. Thank you, Caffe Luna!
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Krista
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was fantastic. Everything from the food to the exceptional services.
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Anita
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, this was not a pleasant B Day experience. Let’s do the positives first. We were seated right away We got water right away Pasta portion was extremely generous Atmosphere was basic but noise level was good They did offer a complimentary cheesecake slice for my B Day. Now the negatives. Bread was terrible. Stale, hard, dry, and cold Olive oil seemed rancid and had a strange after bite. When I inquired we were told it was “earthy”. I said ok and simply asked for butter. I was refused and told they don’t have any! What? You’re cooking a cream based sauce for our pasta dish. Most wines I wanted were not available by the glass and I was driving so opted for Prosecco. It didn’t taste great either. The pasta dish had a cream sauce 6x the amount needed. The chicken was cubed and dry. It was less than average and honestly I was surprised for a non chain restaurant to serve it this way. The pasta was from a box, but that was fine. The taste of the cream sauce was ok. The wait staff seemed off after I asked for butter and only checked on us 2x. A very strange vibe that didn’t feel welcoming. At the end, I was offered a slice of cheesecake on the house, but honestly I just wanted to end a disappointing meal. I thought I’d try a new restaurant, but this was about a D+ experience. Maybe it was just an off night for this restaurant, but I won’t be back.
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Robert
Coastal North Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and would most def return. Food was amazing.
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Scott VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Caffe Luna has been a favorite for many years. It has remained so through the ownership and management change. The food is always great, the service is friendly - and the prices are amazingly reasonable! The only downside to the place at all is that it is always a bit loud in there...
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Candy
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food took my family before my son’s graduation!!
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Jennifer
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill15 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Since my son doesn’t graduate until 8pm, we decided to come downtown to eat beforehand. Probably sixish years ago my husband had a work Christmas party at Caffe Luna and it was fantastic. Since it’s close to the convention center, we decided to make that our graduation night dinner. Big.Mistake. We sat down and within the first five minutes: they don’t have sweet tea, they don’t have butter, they don’t have sweet’n low (but of course told me they did when I ordered), they did not have adult spaghetti and meatballs (more on this later), Son #1 had some 💩 floating in his drink, and the bread was rock hard, stale, and tasted like it was sliced and set out a week ago. Not a single one of us were impressed. Three of us got the chicken parm which was just okay. Son #1 ordered two orders of kids spaghetti and meatballs since they didn’t have an adult one….and quickly realized that it’s only offered in kids meals because kids have no palate 🤣 He will quite literally eat anything and he barely touched it. He said spaghetti and meatballs out of a can would have been better. We joked he could use all that grease/oil on his spaghetti to make the bread half-way soft 🤣 Anyway, while we did have some laughs because of what a terrible choice this was, I am disappointed it was supposed to be a celebratory dinner and turned out to be a big fail. 😩 Save yourself the time, effort, and stomachache and skip this one. 😬
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HeaTher
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is ahmazing. We always end up sharing because we love everything we’ve gotten so far. Great seafood & pasta options. Best steak I’ve gotten ever.
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Oscar
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Solid Italian dinner! Romantic and good service too!
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Kevin VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food quality and flavor has really gone down. Very disappointed in my meal. All of our waters had particulates floating in it. Hopefully not slime mold from the ice machine but kind of resembled it.
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FAQs

Caffe Luna is rated 4.7 stars by 2602 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

136 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

Cross street
Blount Street
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available on the street, city-owned parking decks, and privately owned surface lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Max Gaskins
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeluna.com/
Phone number
(919) 832-6090
Catering
Caffé Luna’s professional catering is also available off-site. Some popular locations include: Marbles Museum, Museum of History, Tucker House, Art Space, Market Hall, Stockroom, Raleigh City Museum and Haywood Hall.
Private party facilities
The Palm, Tuscan, and VIP Rooms have made Caffé Luna a top venue for any event in the Triangle. Caffé Luna is the perfect location, whether you require a special setting to celebrate a product launch, a festive atmosphere for a holiday party, or a closed-door session for brainstorming.

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Wine By the Glass

Prosecco, Ca Del Doge (Veneto)$7.95

Pinot Grigio, Confini (Lombardia)$6.95

Sauvignon Blanc, Bidoli (Friuli)$7.95

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)$7.95

Chianti, Gabbiano (Toscana)$6.95

Sangiovese / Merlot / Cab, "Vitiano" Falesco (Umbria)$7.95

Montepulciano, ""Rosso Conero", Villa Malacari (Marche)$8.95

Pinot Noir, Block Nine "Caiden's Vineyards" (California)$7.95

Cabernet Sauvignon, "Ely" Callaway Cellars (Paso Robles)$7.95

Spumante (Sparkling Wine)

Moscato d'Asti, "Lunatico" Cascina San Lorenzo (Piemonte)$24.00

Prosecco, Ca Del Doge (Veneto)$27.00

Prosecco Superiore, Bele Casel (Veneto)$30.00

Prosecco Rose NV, Santa Margherita (Veneto)$36.00

Vini Bianci (White Wine) - Light Bodied

Pinot Grigio, Confini (Lombardia)$24.00

Barbera (Rosato), "Lavignone" Pico Maccario (Piemonte)$26.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Bidoli (Friuli)$27.00

Pinot Grigio, Cantina di Castelnuovo (Veneto)$27.00

Falanghina, Di Majo Norante (Molise)$28.00

Pinot Grigio, Attems (Friuli)$32.00

Gavi, Giordano Lombardo (Piemonte)$35.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Marchesi di Gresy (Piemonte)$38.00

Vini Bianci (White Wine) - Medium to Full Bodied

Pinot Bianco, Terra Alpina (Alto Adige)$25.00

Soave Classico, Inama (Veneto)$28.00

Chardonnay, "Equi" I Lauri (Abruzzo)$29.00

Trebbiano, Lugana di San Benedetto, Zenato (Veneto)$31.00

Verdicchio, Collestefano (Marche)$32.00

Arneis, "Montebertotto" Castello di Neive (Piemonte)$36.00

Stati Uniti E Oltre (Other White Wine)

Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley)$24.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (Marlborough)$28.00

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)$28.00

Sauvignon Blanc, St. Supery (Napa)$38.00

Chardonnay, Chalk Hill (Russian River Valley)$38.00

Birre (Beer)

Peroni, Roma, Italia$4.50

Menabrea Bionda, Biella, Italia$5.50

Fullsteam Humidity Hazy IPA, Durham, NC$4.50

Foothills Hoppyum IPA, Winston-Salem, NC$4.50

Appalachian Mtn Boone Creek Blonde, Boone, NC$4.50

Durty Bull Lager, Durham, NC$4.50

Carolina Brewing Co. Pale Ale, Holly Springs, NC$4.50

Olde Hickory Stout, Hickory, NC$4.50

Highland Gaelic Ale, Asheville, NC$4.50

Trophy Wife Session IPA, Raleigh, NC$4.50

NoDa Hop Drop and Roll IPA, Charlotte, NC $4.50

Resident Culture Italian Pilsner, Charlotte, NC$6.50

Crank Arm Peach Wheat Ale (16oz.), Raleigh, NC$6.50

Brewery Bhavana Till Farmhouse Ale (16oz.), Raleigh, NC$6.50

Red Clay The South End Cider (16oz) Charlotte, NC$6.50

Vini Rossi (Red Wine) - Light to Medium Bodied

Chianti, Gabbiano (Toscana)$24.00

Nero d'Avola, Villa Pozzi (Sicilia)$25.00

Barbera / Croatina, Gutturnio Riserva, "Tesor" Bonelli (Emilia-Romagna)$27.00

Sangiovese, Podere Il Palzzino (Toscana)$27.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Marramiero (Abruzzi)$28.00

Monferrato, Tenuta La Pergola (Piemonte)$28.00

Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Antico Feudo" Ricasoli (Toscana)$28.00

Nebbiolo / Dolcetto, "Langhe Rosso" G.D. Vajra (Piemonte)$29.00

Pinot Nero, Isola Augusta (Friuli)$30.00

Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana (Toscana)$35.00

Dolcetto d'Alba, "Monte Aribaldo", Marchesi di Gresy (Piemonte)$36.00

Merlot, "Sodale" Famiglia Cotarella (Toscana)$38.00

Vini Rossi (Red Wine) - Medium to Full Bodied

Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Gertrude" La Maialina (Toscana)$26.00

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc, "Lagone" Aia Vecchia (Toscana)$28.00

Sangiovese / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, "Vitiano" Falesco (Umbria)$28.00

Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Cantaloro" Avignonesi (Toscana)$28.00

Corvina / Rondinella, Gran Passione (Veneto)$28.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Di Majo Norante (Molise)$29.00

Primitivo, Produttori di Manduria (Puglia)$29.00

Valpolicella Superiore, "Brolo delle Giare" Tezza (Veneto)$31.00