Mezza Luna Restaurant, Half Moon Bay, CA

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Mezza Luna Restaurant

Name: Mezza Luna Restaurant
Address: 459 Prospect Way, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, 94019
Telephone: (650) 728-8108
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3052 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Award winning fresh and healthy Italian food. Homemade pastas, pizza and gelato. Local produce, seafood and quality meat using authentic Italian family recipes. Full bar with oversized fireplace and a short walk to the beach at Princeton Harbor. Romantic getaway for two and private venue for weddings, business and special events. Located 25 miles north of San Francisco and short drive from San Mateo peninsula, off Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay. Private parking lot and street parking available. Voted Favorite Overall and Best Italian restaurant by locals.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 728-8108
Website
http://www.mezzalunabythesea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We do not delivery, but we can accommodate large orders (for pick up) with advanced notice.
Private party facilities
Full restaurant capacity seats 220 guests Main dining room seats 110 people Small Banquet Room accommodates 35 people for private event Large Banquet Room holds up to 100 people for private event Semi-Private Alcove seats up to 18 guests
Private party contact
Special Events Coordinator - Danette Pugliese: (650) 728-8108

Location
459 Prospect Way, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Cross street
Capistrano, just off Highway One, near Princeton Harbor
Parking details
Private lot and street parking
Public transit
SamTrans 17 and SamTrans 18
Entertainment
Stage area and dance floor located in our bar area. For private functions, DJ's and bands are welcome.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Father's Day
Jun 18, 2023 only
Come celebrate festa del papà at Mezza Luna Restaurant! We will be serving a smaller version of our regular menu all day with local favorites such as,Gamberi all Roberto, Pollo Saltimbocca and Penne Bolognese. Menu can be found at our website, www.mezzalunabythesea.com.

Popular dishes

Pane all'Aglio$10.00
homemade garlic bread
Zuppa del Giorno$14.00
fresh soup of the day
Bruschetta Campagnola$14.00
toasted bread, chopped tomato, basil, garlic, EVOO
Polpette della Casa$17.00
homemade meatballs served with tomato sauce
Charcuterie$18.00
Assortment of imported cold cuts and cheeses
Calamari Fritti$19.00
deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce
Carpaccio di Salmone$19.00
thin sliced smoked salmon, capers, lemon, fresh dill, topped with extra virgin olive oil

Le Insalate

Mista$11.00
organic mixed green salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare$14.00
Romaine hearts, croutons, classic Caesar dressing (contains raw egg)
Caprese$17.00
Sliced tomato topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and EVOO
Mezzaluna$19.00
organic mixed green salad, topped with fresh marinated seafood

La Pizza

Margherita$19.00
tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil
Prosciutto e Funghi$20.00
tomato, sliced ham, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms
Della Nonna$20.00
mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh seasonal vegetables
Pepperoni$20.00
tomato, sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese
Alla Calabrese$21.00
tomato, mozzarella cheese, pork sausage, mushrooms

La Verdura

Farfalle Genovese$23.00
bowtie pasta with fresh pesto sauce (basil, cheese, garlic and pine nuts) lukewarm
Farfalle Primavera$23.00
bowtie shaped pasta, seasonal mixed vegetables, onion and EVOO
Penne Pastore$23.00
tube pasta, eggplant, tomato, smoked mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi$24.00
homemade potato dumplings, gorgonzola cheese sauce
Fettucine Alfredo$24.00
homemade pasta, light cream sauce

IL Pesce

Pesce del Giorno
fresh fish of the day
- A.Q
Linguine Vongole$24.00
linguine with fresh clams, white or red sauce
Farfalle Salmone$24.00
bow-tie pasta sauteed with chunks of salmon in a light vodka, tomato, cream sauce
Ravioli Mezza Luna$25.00
homemade salmon stuffed ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce
Calamari Dore$28.00
tender calamari steak sauteed with lemon, capers and white wine
Spaghetti con Gamberoni$29.00
pasta with prawns, garlic, red chili flakes in a tomato and wine sauce
Linguine della Baia$29.00
pasta with clams, calamari, scallops, shrimp in a tomato sauce
Salmone alla Dolores$30.00
fresh salmon, green peppercorns in a light cream-brandy sauce
Gamberi alla Roberto$34.00
prawns, garlic, white wine, capers, tomato sauce

La Carne

Penne Calabrese$24.00
tube shaped pasta, homemade pork sausage, mushrooms and tomato sauce
Spaghetti con Polpette$24.00
pasta sauteed with homemade meatballs, tomato sauce
Fettucine Bolognese$24.00
homemade pasta with our famous meat sauce (top sirloin)
Lasagna$25.00
homemade lasagna pasta layered with top sirloin tomato meat sauce and cheese (allow 15 minutes)
Tortellini Emiliani$26.00
meat tortellini with peas and ham in a light tomato cream sauce
Pollo Saltimbocca$28.00
chicken breast, parma ham, fresh mozzarella cheese, white wine and sage sauce
Salsicce con Polenta$28.00
homemade pork sausage, bell pepper, tomato, onion, over polenta
Vitello Piccata$31.00
veal scallopine, lemon, capers, white wine
Agnello Scottadito$38.00
grilled lamb chops in an Italian herb sauce
Bistecca alla Griglia$38.00
grilled Prime NY steak in an Italian herb sauce

What 3,052 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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JenniferG
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! Thank you for the amazing service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Mezza Luna.. Great service, great food, great drinks, great energy!
PP
PedroPat
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meza Luna is our favorite restaurant on the coast. The staff is friendly, the service is great and the food is top notch, especially if you're a fish fan. It's always a special treat for us when we dine at Meza Luna.
M
Maria
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and ambiance! Even though there was a large gathering in the bar area, we didn’t feel like we were being ignored since it was only two of us.
DO
DeborahO
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and great service A little noisy br side of a large group. But we asked to be seated father away so we could talk.
DC
DougC
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great, service excellent. It was clearly popular with locals! We really enjoyed it and would go back in a heartbeat.
T
Tafhdyd
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Another enjoyable evening and meal with good food, good service and fair prices.
r
roxannar
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. We ordered too much too it home and still good at home
S
Sadara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my family for a late Mother’s Day dinner. The food was amazing, the dessert even better, and the service was great. They continually checked in with us and we’re all very polite.
CC
CindyC
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to come again.
BB
BarbaraB
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on Mother’s Day and the restaurant was very busy. Our reservation was for 2 PM and they sat us at 2 PM. The service was wonderful and the meals were as always fabulous!!!
CQ
ChrisQ
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at restaurants great place to dine great food and manager/ owner very involved in restaurant
C
Carl
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite spots when we're on the coast. Everything on the menu is delicious. No bad choices here.
WB
WilliamB
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful place share a great meal with friends and family !!!!
JN
JohnN
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food and setting. Always consistently excellent.
SW
SusanW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Salmon Dolores and Calamari were both delicious.
c
colleenb
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food with happy ambience . Waiters very friendly .
L
Lunching
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great meal with friends before a concert in half moon bay.
NB
NicoleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our only complaint is the glass of red wine we ordered tasted like vinegar.
BE
BakEng
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Time and again, Mezzaluna is consistently delicious! We are so pleased with the food and the service. Thank you.
F
Ford
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always very good, service and food. Tried something different on the menu… lasagna with buchanel sauce… it was ok.: A little dry, but that won’t keep us from coming back. Everything else was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, the food is consistently good. Service was very attentive. Very casual but feels a little special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
It was just average. There was more activity in the bar area, but they sat us in a separate room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We’ve been coming to this restaurant for many years, and have mostly enjoyed all of our experiences there. This time we felt the food was not as good, but the service was wonderful as per usual. We had a party of six and several people had modifications to their meals, and the execution was not on par with what it has been in the past. We hope it comes up to it’s better level next time.
GJ
GaryJ
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was very good, and the food was very good. What wasn't good was the small wine glasses and the short pours. The cost of the wine was expensive and on top of that they use small glasses. It reflects poorly on the dining experience.
EA
ElizabethA
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Almost as good as the Italian American food I could cook at home.
JB
JeanetteB
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mezzaluna has always been a favoroite of ours. Wish we lived closer! We live in Marin County. The ride through 19th Avenue is always slow. But worth it when we get to Mezzaluna. The food is amazing and service is always special. We were not rushed and enjoyed our 2 hour lunch. Everything is tasty and fresh. Highly recommend this Restaurant.
t
thedream
San Francisco
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Consistently good fresh great tasting food provided by friendly, efficient and accommodating staff.
j
jimbo
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was phenomenal. The seafood pasta was one of the best I've experienced. Lots of seafood and an amazing red sauce. Great time for hungry golfers...
JC
JuanC
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was a last minute decision to eat and luckily using your app, we were able eat there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mezza Luna is one of our favorite restaurants. The service is always impeccable and the food is consistently good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Not as good as I remember../ much better other choices in Half Moon Bay
JW
JereW
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
very good food and a great atmosphere. Service a touch slow but the food made up for any deficiencies
WB
WilliamB
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
A wonderful place to dine and enjoy family and friends . Great staff ! Great food ! Really Great Drinks and Wine ! William
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hmb1
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Up to their usual standard; excellent meal! My Easter treat
SW
StephenW
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent Italian cuisine on the coast! We had a wonderful Easter lunch, with delicious veal and pasta with shrimp, scallops and calamari. Yummy cream puffs for dessert. We had a nice table by the window, and could watch everyone walk by. Very special lunch, and great service too! It has been many years since we've been here, and it is just as good as it's ever been.
K
Kate
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant and all the waitstaff. It's a local gem for me but I see all the tourists from over the hill and beyond enjoying this old school comfortable and tasty destination. If you're roaming around the harbor, this is a great place to enjoy the surroundings and have a fabulous meal.
C
Coastsider
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always... yummy foods, always making you feel welcomed and never rushed...
T
Toby
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had been many years since we were there but it was still good as usual. I am sure you have figured it out. If it works well leave it alone. Keep it up
T
Tafhdyd
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Real good food and real good service. Always dependable.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Mezza Luna Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 728-8108.

Mezza Luna Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3052 OpenTable diners.

Mezza Luna Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

459 Prospect Way, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Additional information

Cross street
Capistrano, just off Highway One, near Princeton Harbor
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private lot and street parking
Public transit
SamTrans 17 and SamTrans 18
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Stage area and dance floor located in our bar area. For private functions, DJ's and bands are welcome.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mezzalunabythesea.com/
Phone number
(650) 728-8108
Catering
We do not delivery, but we can accommodate large orders (for pick up) with advanced notice.
Private party facilities
Full restaurant capacity seats 220 guests Main dining room seats 110 people Small Banquet Room accommodates 35 people for private event Large Banquet Room holds up to 100 people for private event Semi-Private Alcove seats up to 18 guests
Private party contact
Special Events Coordinator - Danette Pugliese: (650) 728-8108

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Mezza Luna Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Father's Day

Ravioli Mezza Luna

Caprese

Lasagna

Gli Antipasti

Pane all'Aglio$10.00

Zuppa del Giorno$14.00

Bruschetta Campagnola$14.00

Polpette della Casa$17.00

Charcuterie$18.00

Calamari Fritti$19.00

Carpaccio di Salmone$19.00

Le Insalate

Mista$11.00

Cesare$14.00

Caprese$17.00

Mezzaluna$19.00

La Pizza

Margherita$19.00

Prosciutto e Funghi$20.00

Della Nonna$20.00

Pepperoni$20.00

Alla Calabrese$21.00

La Verdura

Farfalle Genovese$23.00

Farfalle Primavera$23.00

Penne Pastore$23.00

Gnocchi$24.00

Fettucine Alfredo$24.00

IL Pesce

Pesce del Giorno

Linguine Vongole$24.00

Farfalle Salmone$24.00

Ravioli Mezza Luna$25.00

Calamari Dore$28.00

Spaghetti con Gamberoni$29.00

Linguine della Baia$29.00

Salmone alla Dolores$30.00

Gamberi alla Roberto$34.00

La Carne

Penne Calabrese$24.00

Spaghetti con Polpette$24.00

Fettucine Bolognese$24.00

Lasagna$25.00

Tortellini Emiliani$26.00

Pollo Saltimbocca$28.00

Salsicce con Polenta$28.00

Vitello Piccata$31.00

Agnello Scottadito$38.00

Bistecca alla Griglia$38.00

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