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    Cala Luna

    4.6 (101 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Calamari
    Crystal P.

    I always say I am the worst Mineola person, since I rarely eat in my hometown but I'm trying to change that! Anyway decided to come here after another hockey game. There was parking but my hubs instead of omg having to do a u turn & park on Mineola blvd, decided it'd be more fun to make us walk like 3 blocks after dinner lol. Anyway food was great, it was new years day at night so I think they had some specials too. Service was great. Cute place. Another great restaurant in town.

    Pasta special - shrimp pesto
    Dan K.

    4.5 stars. What a great local spot! Came with a group of friends (8 total) by accident (we meant to reserve at a similarly named restaurant). But it was cute inside with a reasonably full crowd and plenty of street parking. A small miss on the crab cake appetizer - it didn't say "lump" and it wasn't. I ordered the pasta special - fettuccine with shrimp and pesto sauce. It was excellent. My wife had the strip steak with some variant of chimichurri sauce - a really nice portion, cooked perfectly and served with a side of really tasty crispy thin shoestring fries. All my friends, including the Italians, were oohing and aahing about the food. Then came the dessert - oh my. Strawberry and cream napoleon-kinda thing, tiramisu, and italian cheesecake. Everything was fresh, light, and tasty. Service was pretty good but kinda got the cold shoulder on my decaf latte lol. Definitely worth a try!

    Veal Sienna
    Erica A.

    Cala Luna has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants! We've come in for lunch and dinner and have pretty much loved almost everything we've tried here! Stand outs for us are their bruschetta salad, caesar salad, calamari, veal sienna, and flourless chocolate cake. Their complimentary warm bread with eggplant caponata is amazing too!

    Calamari
    Christina W.

    My boyfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop by for dinner around 8PM on a Saturday. The restaurant was maybe half full at that time. We were greeted and seated promptly and ordered the calamari, the burger, and the hunter chicken. The food itself tasted pretty okay, but nothing was outstanding for the price point that it was. You ever have a meal that just does the job, it's kind of how I felt. Everything was satisfactory, but truthfully, I'm not sure if I'd come back anytime soon.

    outside
    Stephanie T.

    My friend and I came to Cala Luna for the first time on a rainy Saturday around 11:30AM. I thought the restaurant opened at 11:30AM, so we were surprised to find the doors locked. However, a staff member came out and informed us that they open at 12PM but if we waited two minutes, he can let us in. We were so appreciative. There are plenty of tables and is very spacious inside Cala Luna. We chose a table by the window. Even though it was raining, it was nice to have the breeze come in and fresh air. I had the Rose Sangria to start and then I ordered the White Sangria. Both were very good. For food, I had the wild mushroom omelette, which had a wild mushroom blend and goat cheese on rye toast with sausage (I substituted the bacon) and potato hash. The plate was a good portion. We also ordered a side of spicy broccoli rabe to share. My friend ordered the linguine and it had a lot of crabmeat. She enjoyed her drinks and food as well. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding with warm caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. It was such a sweet way to end the afternoon and it was warm. It was the staff that made Cala Luna an unforgettable experience. From opening the restaurant early for us to our waitress who was very friendly and sociable, it was great. We stayed in the restaurant for about 3 hours. During this time, only 3 other tables got occupied. More people should visit Cala Luna!

    Caesar Salad
    Mike L.

    When looking for dinner near Mineola, this place ranked high on the list (offering Italian, bar, and American cuisine) and had some decent reviews, so we decided to give it a try. Parking was easy, especially with a nearby parking lot. After sitting down and browsing the menu, we were surprised to see items like Avocado Salsa and Shrimp Tempura. The server was very friendly, explained the menu well, and offered some recommendations. We ended up ordering a Caprese Flatbread, a Caesar Salad, and some specials: Squid Ink Seafood Pasta and Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and String Beans. Overall, the food was pretty good. For us though taste wise, nothing really stood out. The pasta was a nice al dente, but the shrimp was a bit over. The flatbread had a nice sweetness to it, but the bottom was a bit too charred. The short ribs were decent, but needed the demiglaze for the full flavor. It's a nice place, though. Not entirely sure about the menu, but I guess it's nice to have a variety of options to cater to different tastes.

    Pomegranate spritz
    Veronica N.

    Cala Luna is by far a wonderful restaurant! Where do I start? The manager, Rana, was so nice and she greeted us with a smile, her service was so refreshing and she kept checking in on us to make sure everything was going well. I brought my mom to brunch and we both enjoyed our food immensely. The quality of the ingredients shows as well as the freshness in how it's prepared. I felt like I was eating at home. The restaurant is cozy and well lit with all the windows as well. My mom is asking to go back soon and I can't wait to try the next delicious meal there. I hope whoever reads this takes the time to try Cala Luna because it won't disappoint!

    Filet mignon
    Juliette P.

    We were out on Long Island and wanted to try a place we hadn't been. So, we stopped in on a Saturday evening -- without reservations. And, the host found us a table. To start, we had shared the sweet corn and red pepper polenta -- which was really tasty. Then, we shared a charcuterie board with really delicious green garlicky olives and a variety of meats. For meals, I had the risotto of the day which was okay -- I don't think I'd order it again as it came with a big chunk of meat covered in a brown sauce. My husband had the salmon which came with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables -- I had some of the salmon which was good. My mother-in-law had the filet mignon which came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. She seemed to really enjoy it and had enough to take home for a 2nd meal. The servers came by regularly to refill our water glasses and the food was delivered promptly. The place did fill up on a Saturday evening -- so go early or late!

    Kenny D.

    This restaurant is a hidden gem. Very cozy and warm, nice for a quiet dinner with the family and friends or a date. The staff are super nice and friendly, we were allowed to sit anywhere we liked since it was not very busy. The eggplant parmigiana was delicious, the steak was very buttery and garlicky, not bad but a bit much. The codfish was good but I got the feeling my wife regretted not ordering the salmon or the Bronzino. The dessert was delicious, we all enjoyed a piece of it. All in all, it's a very nice place and the staff were really welcoming and accommodating.

    Caprese flatbread.
    Nancy B.

    The atmosphere is lovely. There are probably about 20 tables and only about 6 were occupied when we were there. Unfortunately even with only about a third of tables taken the restaurant was VERY noisy. The acoustics are bad. Between the music playing and the people talking, carrying on a conversation was difficult. We stopped, looking for a lighter meal as we had a late lunch. We ended up only ordering two appetizers, a Caprese flatbread, and the charcuterie board. the charcuterie board should have come with bread. We asked the server and she was very pleasant and accommodating. There were about a half dozen meats, a cheese, olives, grapes and a sweet treat of pecans. It was all quite good. The caprese flat bread was excellent. Tomatoes, cheese, and basil with a balsamic reduction,on a thin pizza crust. Definitely a favorite. I would want to come back and have a full meal. If the appetizers were any indication of the rest of the menu, I imagine the restaurant is a winner. The only thing holding me back would be the acoustics. It was really quite loud.

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    Been several times and brought different folks too always a wonderful meal and great wine and mixed drinks! A gem,

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    Great food and nice staff. I was there with my kids and they couldn't be more accommodating.

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    Food and service is outstanding. On list of favorites. Ambiance is very nice. Never disappointed and we have been there many times

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