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It's Italia, Half Moon Bay, CA

It's Italia

4.7
4.7
2052 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of It's Italia restaurant

It's Italia

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
It’s Italia opened in 1997 as a San Francisco style trattoria and pizzeria serving gourmet pizzas, house pastas, and creative salads, always with a California Italian flavor.Thirteen years later, having moved into the beautiful Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street Half Moon Bay, our menu has expanded to include seafood and meat selections from our rotisserie and mesquite grill, artful pastas and award winning pizza, creative salads and antipasti, and an array of house desserts. A Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. Our full bar and locally famous bartenders create a lively social ambience nightly. Over one hundred fifty bottles line up on our wine list from Italy, California, France, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 726-4444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Isaias Toxzon
  • Catering
    We offer our entire menu To Go daily. We can custom create a menu for catered events up to 150 people in quantities and tastes to accommodate your group or event. Whether your needs call for a basic large pick up order, or complete catered party, (including serving staff, party rentals, etc.) It's Italia can provide service, menu, and flexible pricing to fit your needs. Please call our restaurant and ask to be referred to our Special Event and Catering manager for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    It's Italia can "privatize" specific areas in our restaurant to accommodate larger parties of 20 or more people. We have an outside "Fireplace Patio" that will accommodate private parties of up to 50 people, our "Wine Barrel" room that will accommodate up to 30 people, or a combination of these two rooms for parties of up to 80 people.Full restaurant buy outs are also available. Custom created menus to fit your needs and tastes can be developed for these occasions. Please inquire with our Special Events Manager for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Mill Street
  • Parking details
    There is Street parking for It's Italia on all surrounding streets (Main Street, Mill Street, and Johnston Street). As well, there are two large public parking lots across the street from the restaurant off of Mill Street<br />(these areas are not paved, but it is fine to park there.)
  • Public transit
    Samtrans bus stop is located one block away from It's Italia, on the corner of Main and Kelly Streets, right in front of our City Hall.
  • Entertainment
    It's Italia is currently composing it's musical entertainment program. We forecast being able to offer live music in the genres of acoustic guitar stylings, hot, light, and standard jazz, and intimate classical ensembles.We envision bringing in artists from throughout the Bay Area, as well as from our immediate local community.We also hope to be a venue for young, up and coming artists, including children's choirs, soloists, ensembles and bands who show talent, energy, and promise.Keep tuned into our musical offerings. We will be updating them here and on our website as well.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
It's Italia offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is warm and cozy, featuring a beautiful patio with fireplaces. Guests rave about the "amazing" short ribs, homemade lasagna, and dragon fruit cocktail. Perfect for groups, couples, and special occasions.

2,052 Reviews
  1. Lesa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere in the heart of downtown. We took our son and his girlfriend and our 2 dogs for lunch. Their courtyard is dog friendly and they had many fireplaces so it was a cute and cozy atmosphere for lunch.

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  2. Lou

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best flipping bacon 🥓 sweet and salty,a perfect combination. And my favorite brunch item is the huevos rancheros. Absolutely delicious with a homemade tortilla base and a great combination topped with a great salsa/ sauce with just the right heat from sautéed jalapeños. An added gift from the chef of two yummy fresh strawberry scones were moist and absolutely delicious. ( thanks Miley) We loved them them and I don’t usually like scones !! Best brunch in town.

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  3. Andrew

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibrant, welcoming, space and well prepared Italian-American classics. Had petrale sole over mashed potatoes and the fish was excellent. So were the potatoes. My wife had pumpkin ravioli, delicious as well. A nice experience all around.

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  4. Sandra

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite place in HMB. It was so missed during Covid , but has finally reopened for lunch 3 days a week. Consistently good in every way.

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  5. Patricia

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's Italia is such a consistently great place. Love to bring friends here -- a great place to gather over a great meal. The staff are always lovely.

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  6. Anne

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delightful place! A group of 8 ladies met there today for lunch. It was a warm and cozy spot on a drizzly day. Our server was a delight: friendly and welcoming, professional yet completely charming. She provided great insight on the dishes. The food and service were spot on. We will definitely be back. Don’t miss this restaurant!

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  7. Blanca

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Last dinner here was in 2018 for anniversary, and we decided come back 2024 for our 11th year anniversary. Ambiance is cozy, and clean. Music is at right volume, in general pleasant relaxing vibes. Had booked reservation via Open Table. Host took us to a window cocktail table that is about 2ft wide, and had us wait as she cleared it. Since we planned to have wine, antipasto, dinner, dessert a tiny cocktail table was not going to work. We asked for a bigger table. She talked to someone we got bigger table, but she told us to pickup the menus and bring them over to our new table. Server was nice, but rushed. They had big groups busy restaurant. Perhaps the busy rush is what we experienced. No small talk from our server not sure what going on.. After waiting for 1 hour our server noticed us and asked if we got antipasto… long story short…something happened to our whole order… Manager came to table to apologize and offered comp the calamari. She was apologetic and sincere. We got our main course 1.5 hours after being seated. We asked for dessert menu server not super excited..realized after the restaurant had closed… Back to main point! The FOOD was worth it, delicious, and what brought us back. I guess hit or miss with service? Otherwise would have given 5 star.

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  8. Helen

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate outside, beautiful fall day with fireplace to provide warmth. Service was excellent, brunch menu with many nice options

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  9. Cindy

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not great. Good cold and service was very slow.

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  10. Carlos

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beet salad is AMAZING!!! And food is always great!!

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FAQs

It's Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 726-4444.

It's Italia is rated 4.7 stars by 2052 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of It's Italia restaurant

It's Italia

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for It's Italia

401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mill Street
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is Street parking for It's Italia on all surrounding streets (Main Street, Mill Street, and Johnston Street). As well, there are two large public parking lots across the street from the restaurant off of Mill Street<br />(these areas are not paved, but it is fine to park there.)
  • Public transit
    Samtrans bus stop is located one block away from It's Italia, on the corner of Main and Kelly Streets, right in front of our City Hall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaias Toxzon
  • Entertainment
    It's Italia is currently composing it's musical entertainment program. We forecast being able to offer live music in the genres of acoustic guitar stylings, hot, light, and standard jazz, and intimate classical ensembles.We envision bringing in artists from throughout the Bay Area, as well as from our immediate local community.We also hope to be a venue for young, up and coming artists, including children's choirs, soloists, ensembles and bands who show talent, energy, and promise.Keep tuned into our musical offerings. We will be updating them here and on our website as well.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 726-4444
  • Catering
    We offer our entire menu To Go daily. We can custom create a menu for catered events up to 150 people in quantities and tastes to accommodate your group or event. Whether your needs call for a basic large pick up order, or complete catered party, (including serving staff, party rentals, etc.) It's Italia can provide service, menu, and flexible pricing to fit your needs. Please call our restaurant and ask to be referred to our Special Event and Catering manager for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    It's Italia can "privatize" specific areas in our restaurant to accommodate larger parties of 20 or more people. We have an outside "Fireplace Patio" that will accommodate private parties of up to 50 people, our "Wine Barrel" room that will accommodate up to 30 people, or a combination of these two rooms for parties of up to 80 people.Full restaurant buy outs are also available. Custom created menus to fit your needs and tastes can be developed for these occasions. Please inquire with our Special Events Manager for more details.
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