Mezza Luna Restaurant: Exquisite Italian Cuisine with a Coastal View

This is my family and I favorite Italian restaurant. The food is authentic, delicious, and fresh, plus the staff is extremely attentive. I even had my wedding reception in their ballroom and they did an amazing job. They provided various appetizers for the cocktail hour and a three course meal for dinner, all in which was extremely organized. Every time we want a reliable dining experience by the water, we go to mezzaluna!

Oct 2025. Good service and ambience. Homemade bread was great and special tartufo pizza were good, however angel hair pasta dish was bland and very underseasoned.

The vegetarian pasta is really good. It has mixed vegetables and good flavor even though it is vegetarian. Pizza is also tasteful. Good ambience and good services with several servers walking around if need anything. Restaurant is large so also good for special event or family gathering. One recommendation is to have kids menu so kids can stay.

This was my first visit to Half Moon Bay beyond eating at The Ritz. I went on a second date and a long beach walk. After the beach and the trail we ended up here. I was not disappointed. I find it interesting that this is yet another Italian restaurant that serves the off-menu item of Chicken Parmigiana. It was fresh. It was tasty but it was far from the best parm ever. Please don't think I did not enjoy it. It just wasn't anything that 'wowed me'. The service was fine and the restrooms were spotless. I would return and loved the views at sunset.

It was a nice place to meet up with my old friends. Decor was a bit long in the tooth, but clean. The view over the harbor made up for it. Caprese and Carpaccio di Salmon Appetizers were fine, nothing special for the price. Main courses were a step up. Seafood linguine in a spicy tomato sauce and the Calamari steak were very nice, as well as the veal piccata. Finished with Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée.

We had a wonderful holiday party at Mezza Luna! I have always enjoyed this restaurant for dinner with friends and family because the food is delicious and service is amazing! The atmosphere in the bar is so welcoming and cozy. Our company asked me to schedule our holiday party here this year. What a fantastic experience from start to finish. Danette was very communicative and so helpful with suggestions. The entire staff the day of the party were welcoming and attentive. The food for 60 was served on time with great care and delicious as always. And the bar was welcoming with great drinks being served promptly. A truly fabulous experience! Thank you Mezza Luna!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible experience at Mezza Luna! From start to finish, the team was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make our event perfect. We booked a private room, and they were extremely accommodating and flexible with all of our requests. The menu was fantastic — everyone loved the food! The appetizers were a hit, the drink options were great, and every dish was delicious. The staff was attentive and kind, and the entire experience, from the service to the space, was flawless. We’re already planning to book again for our next dinner in October 2026. Highly recommend this restaurant for any special event or group gathering — they truly deliver an exceptional experience.

One our favorite stops when we're in Half Moon Bay. Food is always top notch. Calamari steak is always tender and flavorful...