Half Moon Bay Coastside has 4 of the finest Italian Restaurants in the SF Bay Area.
For such a small community, it’s surprising that there are so many fine Italian Restaurants.
It’s Italia – Half Moon Bay
It’s Italia has been a destination restaurant and bar in Half Moon Bay since 1997. They feature an extensive and imaginative menu ina California Italian style. They also serve Pizza, Seafood, Greek/Mediterranean, & some American style dishes. Their Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. They also have live music performances from 6-9 in on select evenings.
Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant – Princeton Harbor
Mezza Luna opened in the Summer of 1993 by three friends committed to creating an eating environment serving the highest quality of meat, fish, produce, & pasta prepared with a Contemporary Southern Italian flair. Mezza Luna is located in the historic Princeton Landing building built in 1908. They have a bar in a separate room with a fireplace and seating for a regular meal or for reserving for special occasions.
Pasta Moon Ristorante & Bar – Half Moon Bay
This is how Pasta Moon describes themselves. “Farm to Table and contemporary Italian inspired cuisine unite with a rustic yet refined ambiance for a genuine warmth that will linger in your senses!” Everything is made in house from their fresh pasta to their artisan deserts. Pasta Moon has a commitment to using fresh and seasonal ingredients and so strongly support local coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and gourmet artisans. They have a Happy Hour from 5-7 on weekdays and have live music offered in a special room they call the Music Box.
Via Uno Cucina Italiana & Bar – Half Moon Bay
“From Calabria to Campania, Rome to Naples, and Potenza to Cosenza, the many culinary flavors of Southern Italy’s regions find their way to Via Uno’s cucina daily.” The Via Uno menu features farm-to-table foods that are hand selected daily from farms along the coast and in the Bay Area. The Calabrian Wine Room is a unique location for private parties. They also have a Neapolitan Wood Fire Pizza oven for preparing their Pizza.
Specialty Restaurants
Caffe Mezza Luna: breakfast, lunch, pastries, salads, gelato
Spicoli Pizza: pizza, antipasta, zuppe
Here are links to these restaurants.
You can reserve a room using the Book A Room feature at VisitHalfMoonBay.org for an evening or just drive over for the evening.
