YUMMMMM! We happened to walk by this restaurant and saw the sign that said Fresh Coal Pizza. Yup, the sign brought us in here and we were so glad it did! They warmly greeted us and gave us a delicious basket of 3 different types of bread. We got here in time for the lunch special which ends at 3:30. We got an individual pizza to share. It was a traditional Margarita pizza. It was so delicious but my friend and I could only finish half of it. We also got the Pecan salad for 2 which I also highly recommend. read more

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Update on previous review. Every tomato sauce dish tastes like it's made with delicious San Marzano tomatoes. The mussels had sauce with fresh basil. My daughter enjoyed the pizza with cauliflower crust. Service is excellent. The Sunday Special is a bargain. A very high quality place read more

Blue Moon - Sunday Special. - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

This place is so cute, currently doing lunch specials and Sunday specials among others. We got the house salad, personal pizza and eggplant panini, both were so good! The pizza was enough to share, light crispy but sturdy crust, really fresh simple sauce, their pizzas are great. The eggplant panini was very large, also great! Large service of fried eggplant, came with a side of sauce, crispy bread, fresh eggplant- would recommend! read more

Blue Moon - Eggplant panini - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

I was there last night and i was not happy when i got my food. I ordered an individual pizza and when it was brought, it was not freshly made. You can tell when it is. Anyways it really did not bother me so much what bother me is that they brought it cold. Ar least if you are not preparing a fresh pie, warm it up/make it hot. This is the third time they do this to us. I did not say anything those previous time since my husband does not like send food back. His food was not cold either but he did not tell me when i sent back my pizza because he knows i do not play when it comes to food. I dislike cold and salty food. I honestly don't know why they do this because their food is great and the ppl working there are nice but since i go there mainly for the food, i am not sure i will be going again. read more

Pizza straight from a brick oven. Absolutely delicious! Kind employees too! Place is really nice right in the heart of RVC.

We were looking for a different place to have pizza in Rockville center. We ended up at the Blue Moon. The service was great out waitress was LeAnn and she was very nice. We had the Margarita Pizza and it was one of the best we've had yet. The place itself has a really nice atmosphere, very cozy. Stop by if you're in the area. read more

Blue Moon - Margarita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

My fiancé and I had a wonderful dinner at this charming restaurant yesterday. We shared a delicious beets salad and a classic margarita pizza that impressed us with its flavor and presentation. The pizza's thin slices, melted cheese, and fresh toppings made it a standout dish. We'll definitely be back soon! Also Sevice was great!. Ambience took us 1970s. read more

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I'd written a draft for BlueMoon in Rockville Centre NY off of Park Ave. No. and Sunrise Highway and yet again I guess it went into cyberspace. The place from the outside is simply deceiving. From the front neon sign one sees a store front pizzaria. Ah, but entering to the right is a bar. More so, per directions following a narrow hallway opens up to a full size room that fits 60 or 70 people. (See pix) The window to the right has a view of Sunrise Highway. This restaurant does do individual checks even for groups. in this instance it is cash only with busy and astute wait service keeping track of who gets what. I found the chicken franchise soft yet salty with a request for a container of more tomato gravy to add to the spaghetti. They have a nice selection on their menu to choose from including salads , pastas, lasagna and shrimp parm. A bowl of sliced rather hard Italian bread and cubes of butter were served on the table before the meals. Contains were available for leftovers. An active gathering, there was no time for dessert. read more

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We loved the atmosphere, food, great services and vibes at Blue Moon restaurant. My friend and I stopped by for dinner on a summer Friday evening. And we sat outside, dined and enjoyed a very relaxing experience. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to dined at Blue Moon considering I have read and heard great things about them. What we had? Fresh bread; it was a nice suggestion to have bread and butter to munch on before my entree was served considering I didn't order an appetizer. Chicken Parmigiana pasta; I honestly have to say I'd loved this entree very much. The breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan and provolone cheese was top notch. And the portion was so big and filling. Chocolate and Vanilla Tartufo makes eating ice cream much funner. Wine is always much funner with chicken parmigiana. Overall, I'd recommend dinning at Blue Moon restaurant if you find yourself in Rockville Center, Long Island. read more

Blue Moon - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

I had no idea how big Blue Moon was. I've been here a couple of times, but never realized that they have a large back room behind the main entrance, likely for private parties. This worked out for us since we were a party that included a rambunctious and particularly energetic toddler, who kept getting up and walking around, but we nearly had the room to ourselves. The room also had a CD jukebox, though while it was working and set to free play, several CDs were loose and we couldn't look at most of the catalog. Oh well, it was playing from a Sinatra greatest hits, which was fittingly atmospheric for our dinner. We ordered a small pizza for the table, which was, as they described "coal-fired old-style." It was delicious! Large slices of mozzarella and basil leaves and a nice, soft crust. The caesar salad was okay, I prefer it when the lettuce is cut smaller. I got the baked ziti and wasn't let down. It seemed like it was missing something, but I couldn't put a finger on what. My FIL ordered the special, the "Sunday Sauce" and was informed that they were out of a certain ingredient, which disappointed him. read more

The reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars is solely on the ambiance and service. The hostess at the front was very sweet and friendly as soon as my boyfriend and I walked in. We were seated in a nice spacious booth and the first thing I noticed was how unique the decor was. I absolutely loved the old school vibe with the paintings on the walls and the tile flooring. We decided to go with the large classic pizza and decided to split the Classico Panini which had spinach, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and garlic mayo on it. In all honesty the pizza was the best part, the crust was nice and crispy but the sauce did taste just like crushed tomatoes over a tomato sauce. The panini was pretty disappointing. The ratio of bread and fillings were off in my opinion. It was more bready than flavorful of what was inside. The bread service with the pizza was just fine. The garlic knots were the absolute best! Our waitress was very nice and accommodating throughout the whole service. I'm not sure though if I'd come back to this location again. I do hope for the best for this location and I can see it having potential, I just think some things need to be updated on the menu. read more

Blue Moon - Cheese Blue Moon Special Pizza 18" LARGE - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Yummy food, but def not the best pizza around. Great service beginning to end. We got a large pie, half pepperoni a salad and chicken parm. It was enough for the 4 of us. Def worth a try read more

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Stopped in for dinner the other night, was a Thursday night and we were greeted by a super friendly hostess who asked us if we would like to have a drink at the bar which we agreed. Sat down had some of the specialty cocktails they had on the menu which were awesome! The restaurant itself is like a step back in time to an old school New York City pizzeria, the look and feel is very cozy! Now to the star of the show, the coal fired pizza. I don't know what else I can say besides wow! Hands-down has to be one of the best pies we have ever tried, something about their crust is just so different. It's light, crisp delicious and you don't feel bloated after eating. 10 out of 10 highly recommend! read more

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Amazing coal fired pizza. Went with the classic & an order of wings. 10/10 highly recommend- watching these guys sling out the pies and the love they have for the food was phenomenal Pro tip - don't skip the stuffed artichoke and baked clams for some top shelf apps! And yes, the stuffed shells are as good as they look! The restaurant itself is a carbon copy inside of the family's restaurant in NYC - it's like a trip back in time! Now for service, we started at the bar and the bartenders were smiley, friendly and pour a great drink. We actually decided to hang there for our entire visit! You shouldn't skip a visit here! read more

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Came here for LI Restaurant Week for dinner with friends. Was lucky to make reservations the morning of on Saturday. Highly recommend making reservations to avoid the wait. Located in busy RVC - street or municipal parking but one must give yourself time and have patience. It took good 10-15 minutes circling to get a spot. Parking meters in effect til 6pm...just read the signs. Staff is friendly and food was good. Given we had reservations, we were able to get a booth instead of waiting for one given we didn't want at the table right by the entrance. A bit chilly and high traffic area. Thank you for giving us the option. They have a full bar and drink menu as well. Option to eat at the bar and watch the games - both NY baseball teams were playing Sat evening. Wow $25 for LI RW...what a deal indeed! I heard from the bartender that the kitchen is crazy busy and backed up during LI RW. We were there for 2 hours since there was a bit of a wait for the food. Regular menu looked good with a variety of options. Since our first time here, great opportunity to try RW - Appetizer: Individual pizza - meatball and ricotta was good.. Individual pizza was 6 slices - one could get full on it...we shared and still took home. Burrata salad was good and the mussels had a little kick but also good. Main dishes - linguini with white clam sauce - wish it had less sand from the clams, would have been more enjoyable. Pork chop was huge and good. Lemon chicken and chicken rollatini were good. Soda/ice tea - refills included. Dessert: Really wanted to try the cheesecake based on the reviews (not heavy but light) but they were out! Will have to come back and get it. Spumoni was good - love it! Vanilla gelato was ok. Overall, everything was good and will come back for more pizza, try other dishes and the cheesecake! Restrooms in the back - one each... read more

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This place has amazing coal fired pizza. We had the margarita pie. It's a Lucali dupe. IYKYK

Avoid avoid , apparently they're in Dire Straits providing barely passable quantities food and services their lunch menu is a joke. Wines and spirits are at premium levels to make up for the shortfall. The chicken wings which I used to love or barely anything like they used to be. chicken cutlet is pounded out to paper and breaded to look like it's something yes I am pissed good luck with that .proceed at your own risk. It's $28 for a personal Pizza. No no more to be said. read more

Very nice waitress funny and very much attentive good was delicious. We had a few laughs with the white clams sauce and luguini .. read more

Blue Moon - Food was so food and fulling i had to take some home - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

I went here for a great family dinner with my boyfriend's family and enjoyed it thoroughly! I ordered the Rigatoni a la vodka with shrimp and it was wonderful! We also shared wings and calamari which were both made to perfection! The restaurant has a comfortable family feel, and though it was packed on a Friday, the service was great and we were still able to hear each other speak and enjoy each other's company without it being overwhelmingly loud, which definitely was a plus for me. I will definitely be back! read more

Food was delicious. I had the margarita pie and pecan salad with chicken. Everyone is so friendly. The ambiance is casual, yet elegant and traditional. I've been here for dates, girls night out and family outings. Great spot. I make a reservation when I go. The only downside was that there was no changing table for the baby or a chair in the women's bathroom, to nurse. Parking can be tricky. So make sure you get there early. Anytime after 6 pm is free. read more

They are doing pick up via Slice app and other delivery apps during this (Covid) time. They are offering indoor and outdoor dining. The food was ok. Came out steaming hot, but extremely soggy and burnt. The cheese was great quality. Our waitress...how do i put this nicely...was inconvenienced to work and be nice. I don't understand why she even bothered to come in with they have so many other staff members more than willing and happy to take her place. The food runners were all great and on top of everything where our waitress was too inconvenienced to do, which was literally everything but taking our money. read more

Blue Moon - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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My husband and I had a small private rehearsal dinner for our wedding here in early September. We had a great experience and recommend Blue Moon. We had a prix-fixe at our event for about 30 people and had the front room reserved for our group. Blue Moon set up two long tables for our party and served everything family style. What we had: Their famous chicken wings Ceasar salad Fried Calamari Penne filetto di pomodro Braciole, meatballs and sausage Chicken Marsala Eggplant parm Side of roasted broccoli and potatoes Cheesecake The food was served nice and hot and tasted great. There was a good flow to the meal. We were there for about 3 hours in total. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had plenty of leftovers! Our servers were great and our dinner was an overall success. Thanks Blue Moon! read more

Great rice balls good Margarita pizza when we went there for lunch very fresh food I go there once in a blue moon get it very nice to core very old-school read more

The food is good here but they aren't too welcoming or friendly. The people who cleans the table are nicer than the waiter/waitresses. My go to are the meatball parm as an appetizer and fettuccine Alfredo. The meatballs (they serve 3) are very filling and the fettuccine Alfredo isn't too heavy. I ordered the bake clams special and the clams were really small for the price they charged (so not a special), but the sauce the clam comes in was really good. I used it to dip my bread. It was like the lemon garlic sauce. They serve your meal family style here so you will get your money's worth. read more

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The food is delicious! The service was terrific! It is one of Rockville Centre's best restaurants! Chris was awesome with service! read more

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Great food and ambiance down to earth and attentive staff. Everything is made in their coal fire oven and would recommend the wings, they were unreal read more

Love their special pizza especially now that it comes in a personal pizza. The atmosphere can get a bit noisy but it really is lively. In nice weather Al fresco dining is available and enjoyable. Service is good. read more

We met with close (aka: safe, healthy) friends for dinner here, our first time dining out since COVID-19 made us all hunker down at home mid-March. While we could have eaten indoors, it was apparent that most people felt as we did since very few tables inside were occupied. Instead, we ate on the back, outdoor patio which was so sweetly outfitted to feel like an outdoor, Italian cafe, complete with wall decor, potted flowers, umbrellas, REALLY toasty stand-up heaters, and incredibly friendly and attentive (consistently masked) staff, and soul-satisfying food in above-average-sized portions (we ordered from the well-priced, 3-course Restaurant Week menu) that we all agreed it was the perfect night and perfect choice for our first time "stepping out on the town"! read more

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Was excited to try this place based on the recommendation of our family! Came here from several of our family members from out of town. The atmosphere is fun and the waitresses are very friendly. Gave us some great bread as an appetizer. The "House Salad" was good but not great, and definitely not worth the high price tag of almost $15. Only available to share, no individual salad options. My parents got the Caesar Salad and said it was much better, if you want to go the salad route. Food took longer than I expected--around 60 minutes from the time we ordered--but it was great! I ordered Chicken Scarpariello (I think I spelled that right photo below) and it was an adventure. I've never heard of it before, so try this out if you want something new. Chicken, sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, and peppers in a wonderful sauce. Lastly, they have good options for eating gluten-free and some options for dairy-free too. As someone who struggles with food allergies, I appreciated that thoughtfulness. So all in all, definitely a fun place to try out! read more

Blue Moon - Chicken Scarpariello (with a few bites missing) - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

What a find! Delicious southern Italian cuisine with all the charm and ambiance you could want. We're east coast natives visiting from our current home on the west coast. The chicken parmigiana (served with penne) was the best I've had in ages! The chicken was cooked perfectly- not dry and overdone, not a "cutlet". Perfect amount of cheese and the most delicious, fresh tomato sauce you could want. My partner had the the linguine with white wine clam sauce, which she raves about - flavorful and abundant. The garlic rolls were awfully tasty too. And great service!!! read more

Blue Moon - Blue Moon storefront - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

We loved Blue Moon. Food, service and atmosphere were awesome. We got the baked clams for an appetizer. They were so good. We got a Calzone and an order of spaghetti and meatballs. We love their sauce, their meatballs and everything actually. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in the mood for Italian food. read more

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Blue Moon provides a great experience and food on every visit. Our recent visit was no exception. It's a great place for traditional New York Italian favorites. read more

Started a Pizza Club with a bunch of friends and going to go on a pizza pilgrimage through out New York. Our first stop brought us to Blue Moon. This is an Italian restaurant that also serves coal oven pizza's. This review is solely on the pizza being served here. The pizza was outrageous, we ordered 3 large 21" pies. One Margarita , One Meatball, Pepperoni, and Fried Eggplant another winner. The third was my favorite Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Onion. The crust is one of the most important parts of a pizza and that coal fired oven had that crust crispy and perfectly charred on the bottom. The sauce was delicious and not sweet, no sugar added here, just the great taste of fresh tomatoes and the cheese was not oily at all and you could taste the freshness of the cheese. Limited beers on tap, but when they have Peroni who cares. Peroni was born for pizza. I highly recommend Blue Moon to get your pizza fix, they are making the real deal. Ciao read more

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Terrible pizza. Undercooked. Tasteless. Even worse was the sangria. Half a glass for $16 are they kidding ? Has come way down. Waste your money elsewhere read more

My last two visits have been more than disappointing. Over cooked pasta, overcooked sauce. Stale bread. Clumsy and slow service, even though the restaurant was nearly empty. I used to eat here about once a month, No more. read more

No flavor in the margarita pizza. No love. No emotion. Taste like dough and tears.... i thought I had covid based off the lack of taste. it looks delicious though. Highly recommended if you allergic to flavor. The beer is great though and the server was lovely. read more

Blue Moon - Margarita pizza ($24) - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Welcome back to an old neighborhood Italian restaurant. Checkered tablecloths, bottle of table red on every table. The service here was wonderful. I rolled in with family in tow, we were tired, it was kind of late, kids were hungry... We were won over. Kids got a bit adventurous, tried some things other than kid stand-bys of Pizza and Spaghetti. They still talk about this place and want to go back next time we are on Long Island. Food was very good and the atmosphere of an old neighborhood Italian place was great. Recommended. I'm surprised this place hasn't been yelped before. read more

Blue Moon - Italian Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Although this restaurant has been around for years and is more established, I found the food/ambiance at Vulcano 081 (around the corner) to be much better. I hadn't been back to Blue Moon since high school and after my most recent visit, will conclude that the place is OK. Firstly, the bread basket was great. Although the garlic knots look burned, they tasted just fine! But I thought it was strange for an Italian place to not have olive oil, salt and black pepper on the table already. The food overall was good although I didn't think the menu was organized well (trivial complaint I know). We shared the arugula and prosciutto pizza appetizer. Yes it was a big pizza but you can certainly get better brick oven pizza elsewhere in RVC. Again, drawing a comparison to Vulcano 081. I also got the chicken rollatini which was standard yet enjoyable. It was well balanced and the saltiness of the prosciutto and mozzarella did not overpower the dish as a whole. My parents shared some sort of seafood pasta dish which they were happy with. Our waiter was very kind but service in general was unpolished, disorganized, and inattentive. I think he just had too many tables to tend to which obviously was not his fault but it does get annoying when you're constantly waiting and waiting. It was also annoying that we were charged $5 extra for the bottle of wine. Again, probably not the waiter's fault. Probably management's fault that their POS system is not updated. We got the affogato with salted caramel ice cream for dessert. As a coffee enthusiast, I was unimpressed. It was more like a sundae or a milkshake. And there was whipped cream... What. Obviously, for what it was, it tasted good. Blue Moon is certainly not a bad choice but I also would not recommend it. There are better options in the area. read more

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Stephen is amazing! We had such a good time here! My friend had the penne ala vodka and I had the blue moon pizza special. The penne ala vodka sauce was delicious. Noodles were al dente so not mushy at all. The blue moon pizza was a traditional Italian pizza so that was a great experience. Be mindful that the sausage is pork so just a heads up. Stephen was so welcoming and hospitable. Definitely made the experience worth while! read more

Very good food and service. I also like the ambiance of this restaurant. I highly recommend this eatery. read more