It's Italia

Name: It's Italia
Address: 401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, 94019
Telephone: (650) 726-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2134)

$30 and under

Italian

401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
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.

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
Website
https://www.itsitaliarestaurant.com/
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.

Location
401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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

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Popular dishes

EMILIA ROMAGNA BRUSCHETTA$14.00
burrata, toasted hazelnuts, half moon bay honey, evoo, fleur de sel
TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA$14.00
garlic, grana padano, asiago, evoo
SIBO DA SIRENA$16.00
fried calamari, zucchini, calabrian chili aioli
TEQUILA CLAMS AND MUSSELS$20.00
manila clams, mussels, cilantro, lime, tequila, shoe-string fries
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SHISHITO PEPPERS$14.50
raw cacao nib, garlic, parsley, toasted almond, ricotta salata
BURRATA PAPATINE$16.00
marsala mushroom gravy, pressed potatoes
HOUSE FOCACCIA$6.00
first round on the house! Mani olive oil and balsamic
FIELD TO TABLE MINESTRONE$11.00
original 25 year old favorite recipe

INSALATA

SUMMER PEACH SALAD$14.50
roasted peach, baby greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, honey mustard vinaigrette
CAESAR$15.00
baby gems, creamy anchovy dressing, asiago and manchego cheese, parmesan crisp
HEIRLOOM BEETS$14.50
marinated red and gold beets, snap peas, pickled shallot, cashew crema, pistachio
THE WEDGE$15.00
iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, green onion, daddy's bacon, blue cheese dreessing
CHICKEN & GREENS$22.00
arugula, grilled chicken, avocado, green onion, shaved parm, pistachio, balsamic vinaigrette
SCAMPI SALAD$23.00
tiger prawns, baby greens, tomato, basil, garlic, feta, avocado

PANINI

* Served with a side green salad garnish. Sub french fries or caesar - additional 3.

THE IT'S BURGER$22.00
Pomponio ranch beef, white cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, aioli
LA CONTESSA$18.00
sundried tomato, burrata, basil, pesto, arugula, aioli, focaccia
PRAWN & AVOCADO$18.00
tiger prawns, avocado, cilantro savoy slaw, chipotle aioli, panino bun
SUMMERTIME BLT$17.00
daddy's bacon, heirloom tomato, gem lettuce, truffle aioli, panino bun
CHICKEN LINKS$18.00
poached chicken, pesto, spinach, white onion, feta, melted mozzarella, focaccia
TUSCAN SUNSHINE$17.00
grilled summer squash, roasted red onion and bell pepper, fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli, balsamic, panino bun

PASTA, LAND, AND SEA

CARBONARA$24.00
spaghetti, peas, applewood cured bacon, scallions, grana padano
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE$26.00
tomato & meat ragu, pork and beef meatball, grana padano
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$23.00
english peas, asparagus, spinach, lemon zest
LINGUINE POMODORO$23.00
toasted tomato, kalamata olive, basil, capers, burrata
GNOCCHI TARTUFATA$26.00
black truffle sauce, brown butter, cream, grana padano, micro greens, truffle oil
CHICKEN PARMESAN$24.00
breaded chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, caesar salad
LASAGNE$26.00
layers of pasta, tomato meat ragu, mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella
VONGOLE$27.00
spaghetti, clams, garlic, calabrian chili

We source locally and wish to thank our local farmers and producers for their excellent bounty. Giusti Farms, Iacopi Farms, Daylight Farms are three of many local Half Moon Bay farms featured on our menu.

PIZZA

(PERSONAL SIZE)

CASA BLANCA$19.00
ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon zest, black pepper
LA BELLA PICANTE$19.00
mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, ricotta, alfredo, calabrian chili oil
SCAVEZZACOLLO$23.00
spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, Calabraian chili oil, marinara, mozzarella, crumbled parmesan
THE TUNNEL$22.00
buratta, wild arugula, truffle oil
THE LINKS$21.00
basil pesto, onions, spinach, feta
FLOWER MARKET$23.00
pears in winter ~ or peaches in the summertime, parma prosciutto, gorgonzola dolci, caramelized onions, extra virgin olive oil
TUNITAS CREEK PIZZA$24.00
barbecue chicken, smoked gouda, mozzarella, red & green onions, Hoisin sauce, cilantro

COCKTAILS

THE OZARK BILLY GOAT$16.00
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Woodenville Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Chickory Pecan Bitters, St. George Absinthe spray, Orange, Clear King Cube, Bourbon Oak Smoked
FLEURETTE NEGRONI$16.00
New Alchemy Fleurette Vermilion Citadelle Gins, Bordiga Rosso, Bordiga Apertivo, Bruto Americano, Orange
THE SWEET PEA$14.00
Butterfly Peaflower Infused Botanist Gin, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Prosecco Splash
MOTHER OF DRAGONS$15.00
New Alchemy Aether Vodka, Giffard Fruit De La Pas- sion, Dragon Fruit Syrup, Lemon
CARAJILLO$13.00
Licor 43, Espresso, Clear King Cube
THE TUSCAN TOUCH$14.00
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Ginger, Honey, Lime, Cucumber
THE OAXACAN ROMANCE$14.00
Xicaru Mezcal, Pomegranate Tequila, Guajillo, Lime, Serano Pepper, Mint
LAVENDER LEMON DROP$15.00
Garden Apothecary Lavender Vodka, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lavendar Syrup, Sugar Rim
THE MANHATTAN COCKTAIL 1928$15.00
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey, Averna Amaro, Bianco Vermouth, Clear King Cube
THE GENEROUS SPIRIT$14.00
Cazadores Reposado Tequila, Passion Fruit, Cilantro, Lime, Agave, Guajillo Chili
FRIDA KAHLO$14.00
Casadores Blanco Tequila, Giffard Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Blood Orange Puree, Salty & Sugar Rim

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six guests or more.

What 2,134 people are saying

It's Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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It's Italia is a beloved local gem in Half Moon Bay, offering "excellent food and service" with a "great ambiance" reminiscent of an Italian villa. The menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the wine selection impresses. Outdoor seating is cozy, and the "focaccia is out of this world." Highly recommended for special occasions or casual dining.

2,134 Reviews

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Isabel
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best food experience!, super delicious, very nice waiter Eduardo, everything you wish for to celebrate a special birthday!, will definitely come back for special occasions.
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MC VIP
San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best spaghetti bolognese anywhere…and it was incredibly hot, something a lot of restaurants can’t manage!
It's ItaliaResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review and great comment on our Spaghetti Bolognese MC!! Much much appreciated… and we would love to see you again… Thanks again!
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Jeremy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am impressed by the high quality of the food every time I come here. The space is very nice and located in a historic hotel in downtown Half Moon Bay. The staff is very friendly as well.
It's ItaliaResponded 3 days ago
What a nice review - thank you so much Jeremy! We sincerely appreciate your words - especially your descriptive tag lines. Thank you so much again, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Melissa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, service was excellent. Didn’t care sitting next to 3 tables who had dogs that continuously growled at yapped at eachother. One large dog kept jumping up on the planter box, bad owners couldn’t control him.
It's ItaliaResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your great review Melissa! We appreciate your feedback regarding the unruly dog visitors in our courtyard, and certainly apologize for their affecting your experience. While our courtyard is dog friendly, will work together with our team and guests to maximize everyone’s best experience by not allowing unruly behavior. The good news is that this is very rare, but again, our apologies that you had to experience it. We hope you will come again and would appreciate the opportunity to make sure you have a wonderful time! Thanks again.
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Susie
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful and delightful! The people, the service, the food, everything was perfect!
It's ItaliaResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much Susie! We appreciate your great review and kind words so much!! Please come see us again soon!!
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Rich
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley9 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 5 plus Our puppy so we sat in the courtyard. Very pleasant. The servers were very attentive and friendly although having different servers deliver the food resulted in some confusion. The menu was excellent, but the food didn’t quite live up to expectations. Caprese Salad was disappointing and the octopus wasn’t grilled. The calamari steak was thin and covered with undercooked flour. The halibut, steak, beet salad and ravioli were excellent.
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Johannah
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a place we love to eat! Great experience, food and ambiance!
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Annemari VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went recently for a nice dinner after a day at the coast. Everyone was very pleased with the meal- its always good and this time didn'tdisappoint. We had scallops, seafood paella, halibut with shared key lime pie for dessert. The fresh foccacia is a major plus- so yummy and warm. Our server was outstanding- very friendly and informed.
It's ItaliaResponded on July 10, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Annemarie! We much appreciate your comments and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thanks for visiting us, Annemari! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at It's Italia. It's great to know that our scallops, seafood paella, halibut, and shared key lime pie hit the mark for you. Your compliment about our foccacia is much appreciated! We're glad our team was able to provide outstanding service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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Jennifer
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our group had the peach goat cheese salad and beet salad. Both were delicious. The entrees were so-so. Overall the food was fresh. Nice wine selection.
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LOREN
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a warm and welcoming staff! Every single member of this restaurants staff when tout of their way to make us feel special and to ensure we had a wonderful evening. The decor and lighting create a warm and festive ambience. We will be back!
It's ItaliaResponded on July 4, 2025
Thank you so much for such a gracious review Loren! We are very appreciative and look forward to welcoming you back again! Thanks for visiting us, LOREN! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful evening at It's Italia. We take pride in creating a warm and festive atmosphere with our decor and lighting, and we're glad that our staff made you feel special. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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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 4.8 stars by 2134 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 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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

Website
https://www.itsitaliarestaurant.com/
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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MUSHROOM RISOTTO

MAMA'S CAPRESE

SCAMPI SALAD

ANTIPASTI

EMILIA ROMAGNA BRUSCHETTA$14.00

TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA$14.00

SIBO DA SIRENA$16.00

TEQUILA CLAMS AND MUSSELS$20.00

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SHISHITO PEPPERS$14.50

BURRATA PAPATINE$16.00

HOUSE FOCACCIA$6.00

FIELD TO TABLE MINESTRONE$11.00

INSALATA

SUMMER PEACH SALAD$14.50

CAESAR$15.00

HEIRLOOM BEETS$14.50

THE WEDGE$15.00

CHICKEN & GREENS$22.00

SCAMPI SALAD$23.00

PANINI

THE IT'S BURGER$22.00

LA CONTESSA$18.00

PRAWN & AVOCADO$18.00

SUMMERTIME BLT$17.00

CHICKEN LINKS$18.00

TUSCAN SUNSHINE$17.00

PASTA, LAND, AND SEA

CARBONARA$24.00

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE$26.00

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$23.00

LINGUINE POMODORO$23.00

GNOCCHI TARTUFATA$26.00

CHICKEN PARMESAN$24.00

LASAGNE$26.00

VONGOLE$27.00

We source locally and wish to thank our local farmers and producers for their excellent bounty. Giusti Farms, Iacopi Farms, Daylight Farms are three of many local Half Moon Bay farms featured on our menu.

PIZZA

CASA BLANCA$19.00

LA BELLA PICANTE$19.00

SCAVEZZACOLLO$23.00

THE TUNNEL$22.00

THE LINKS$21.00

FLOWER MARKET$23.00

TUNITAS CREEK PIZZA$24.00

COCKTAILS

THE OZARK BILLY GOAT$16.00

FLEURETTE NEGRONI$16.00

THE SWEET PEA$14.00

MOTHER OF DRAGONS$15.00

CARAJILLO$13.00

THE TUSCAN TOUCH$14.00

THE OAXACAN ROMANCE$14.00

LAVENDER LEMON DROP$15.00

THE MANHATTAN COCKTAIL 1928$15.00

THE GENEROUS SPIRIT$14.00

FRIDA KAHLO$14.00

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six guests or more.

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