This was the Italian restaurant we should have gone to. A few nights ago we went to one down the street that even has Michelin rating, but was weak to deliver on taste. Visited this one today and what an amazing restaurant! The food ! The selection! Table side service. Get your camera ready! Bucatini a hands made pasta table side parmesan wheel tossed with flaming liquor. Dry aged meat! Wood oven fired Pizza! Perfectly thin. They have options of fresh baked bread, five different types to choose from. Housemade salami you can try one or all 12. Cheeses you can try 1 or all 8. Even the Italian wine list was amazing. Glass small pour large pour, or whole bottle. I highly recommend the Amarone Della Valpicella region. The Italian Napa. Full body, fruit forward low acid. My dessert I ordered is the lava cake. Gluten free. I have no issue with gluten but wanted to include that for anyone else who may need that. Can't wait to try it white, milk ands dark chocolate with a scoop of vanilla gelato. Ok dessert was so good. Forget dinner. Just go straight for dessert!! The lava cake was divine!!! Marco was our server. He was very good. Even when I gave him unusual requests. Handled everything like a pro! Went above and beyond for us. When I come back? Definitely. Would I bring my friends or family? Definitely. Would I recommend this for large groups? Yes. read more

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Nice spot right on the edge of downtown Half Moon Bay, with easy parking. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and had a nice atmosphere. The service, unfortunately, was pretty meh. No one seemed particularly enthusiastic about us being there. The man who seated us made me feel like I was bothering him, or that he simply had no interest in being at work. Our waitress was efficient but very mechanical--no real warmth or personality. For dinner, we tried the Mortadella Salumi, the pappardelle with short rib, and a meat lover's pizza. The salumi was excellent, especially for the price. It was really more of a generous antipasto/salumi platter, with a nice assortment of accompaniments in addition to the meat. The pappardelle was the standout. The short rib was perfectly braised, the pasta was excellent, and the dish had a really nice truffle-forward flavor without being overwhelming. The pizza was just okay. I thought it needed more cheese, and I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the fried pork (or whatever the particular meat was). That said, the pizza dough itself was excellent. I also thought the pasta and pizza were surprisingly pricey for Half Moon Bay. The prices were comparable to--and in some cases higher than--what we pay for similar quality and portion sizes around Mountain View. Despite the lackluster service and pricing, we'd probably return for the salumi and to try some of the other pasta dishes. read more

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Branzino was fantastic! Would love to go back for more. Highly recommended! We had a reservation and were on time but had to wait around 20 mins. Server was great and the ambience was welcoming. We weren't too fond of the limoncello tiramisu read more

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Superb dining in Half Moon Bay - we stopped by for a late Sunday lunch after spending a couple of hours at Pescadero Beach. We were instantly hooked by the character of the space and the charming décor. Chef Pablo Estrada and his team have done a top notch job creating a welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted warmly and seated in the side room near the open kitchen, and ordered drinks and mocktails. My wife let me taste her espresso martini, which was refreshing! We then shared risotto fritters, pesto pizza, and a Belgian waffle with fried chicken - they were all delish! Then it was time for our favorite course - dessert! We opted for the triple chocolate lava cake and the limoncello tiramisu (over the panna cotta), which arrived soon and looked enticing. We demolished the lava cake, but the tiramisu tasted a bit off, so we let our server know. This was the moment when this lovely family establishment shone! And elevated our experience from very good to exceptional! They showered us with desserts till we could not eat another bite! -- Dark chocolate torte from their prix fixe menu - delightful! -- Panna cotta with vanilla bean and pistachio - probably some of the best I've ever tasted! -- And then the grand finale - freshly made matcha tiramisu - which the chef personally brought to our table, and insisted we try! "If you don't like it, I'll comp your whole meal," he declared! Not a chance! This was heaven on a plate, and we ate it in respectful silence! I glanced at the bill - we hadn't paid for any dessert besides the lava cake! Thank you Fattoria E Mare. We are now fans for life, and will be back! It is more than worth the one-hour drive from the East Bay!! read more

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Came on a Sunday, and the place is so adorable, lots of locals, and I didn't even realize there's a downtown here in Half Moon Bay. The food was excellent. Service was superb, and I had the black squid seafood pasta and octopus. Absolutely wonderful. Very fresh. The prices were so reasonable for a three-course meal for 40 bucks. I would definitely be back, and the service we received was outstanding. Great job! read more

It was another beautiful day in Half Moon Bay, not too sunny, not too cloudy, just right. We decided to try Fattoria E Mare. The interior is spacious with a rustic, woody, old school feel. For our meal, we ordered the linguine al limone, mussels, and a seafood omelette. The mussels were large but a bit chewy and lacking in flavor. The pasta was citrusy a bit too heavy on the lime for my taste. The omelette was just okay. On the bright side, the service was pleasant. Overall, it was not bad experience. It really sits right between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm leaning toward giving them a 4. read more

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Fist time , it was delicious food, our server Teresa vas amazing, her recommendations were so delicious, she was awesome, definitely we will our family. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Bucatini Pepe, Fettuccine Prawns. - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

A pretty solid spot for pasta in Half Moon Bay! I visited for a company dinner and it was nice how they were able to accommodate such a large party. We had a group of maybe 12-15 people and we were sat in a private room at the back. I ordered the hand cut fettucine with crab and a tomato sauce and it was delicious! The crab tasted fresh and the pasta wasn't too heavy either. The portion was so filling that I ended up eating half and the other half reheated fairly well too. Service was great! They checked in on us regularly. Food took a while to come out, though we did have a big group so that was understandable. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

The food here is always a fresh take from the inspired Chef Pablo Estrada. We come here for the prefix menu because it is sure to impress. The service is intentional and timely. We love the ambiance here and love taking guests from out of town for a special occasion. read more

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My wife and I came by for a Wednesday night dinner around 6:45PM. Probably because it was during the middle of the week, the restaurant was pretty empty with only about 5 parties when we walked in. Given the space, I'm sure this place is bustling during the weekends so I cannot complain when I got a parking spot right out front and got seated immediately upon entering. Food: we were quite hungry when we arrived and definitely overestimated our appetite...especially my wife. Fried Calamari & Asparagus - 4/5 - great starter; I didn't eat the calamari due to my health condition but the batter was very light and crispy, which is what I enjoyed. A bit overkill with the amount of sauce that was given to us on the side though. Focaccia Garlic Bread - 3/5 - I would order just 1; we ordered 2 because we were hungry and I think it took up too much space in our stomachs. It's good but not super memorable. Pappardelle Pasta - 2.5/5 - Gosh, I wish this was less salty. The flavor and texture of the pasta was great but it was WAY too salty. I was washing my mouth with water continuously eating it. Bianca Pizza - 4.5/5 - Delicious! I'm a sucker for wood fired Italian pizza, especially ones with lots of mushrooms. It just was a bit hard texture wise. But the flavor was all there!! Pan Seared Whole Branzino - 5/5 - The best dish of the night. The fish was HUGE!! The skin was extra crispy while the meat was flaky, falling right off the bones. It was cooked perfectly to my liking! We immediately finished this one first and ended up taking the others to go because the fish needs to be enjoyed fresh. Glad we did. I would highly recommend this dish! We also got the Strawberry Tiramisu to go. Unfortunately, we ate it a day later after it was in the fridge so I feel it would be unfair to rate this. Ultimately, it was a bit too light for us and we prefer tiramisu on the "heavier" side. It had the texture of a coffee sponge cake instead of thick, creamier tiramisu. Overall, this was a wonderful experience for us to celebrate our anniversary. I don't know how this place would be on the weekends but we didn't have to wait and the food was delicious. I'd still recommend they cut down on the salt on some dishes though.... read more

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First let me say that their customer service is so lovely here! We came twice in one day . For dinner and after our daughter's game for dessert. Our waiter the first time was very welcoming and helpful I unfortunately did catch his name and he also said hi when we came back for dessert again great customer service! And our waiter for dessert she was so nice we sat outside this time she came cleaned our table and recommended some dessert, I loved the coconut cheesecake. Both of our waiter gave us great service, nothing like going to a restaurant to eat great food and have my family be treated nice and respectful we will definitely be coming back ! Now the food just delicious, loved the Calamari very fresh and tasty we had two orders that's how tasty it is. My hubby got the branzino, that was delicious, the fish was cooked so nicely, sauce and veggies just was a very exquisite plate. He loved it and I tried it and loved it. Braised beef pasta with truffle oil was very tasty, and delicious! big beef serving they definitely don't skimp on meat portion. We really recommend this place food and service are worth it, Money well spent! Very nice and quiet ambiance, it's a very nice restaurant. Loved dining indoor for dinner and loved coming back for the experience outside for dessert. read more

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Seafood and Italian restaurant in HMB. SF chef Pablo Estrada started Fattoria E Mare in Burlingame and this location near the beach is newer. It was cold and gray and Italian food sounded perfect for lunch. It's located on Main Street so parking can be challenging but we were lucky to get a spot at the thrift store across the street. Interior feels very coastal and intimate with the use of of wood floors and table tops and that distinctly painted blue wall. Service was very good but we noticed the food took quite awhile to prepare, I want to say it was a good 25 minutes before anything showed up at the table. Wood-Fried Pizzas: This is what my wife and kids really wanted. Got pepperoni and arugula, olives, prosciutto, and pepperoni. Both tasted OK though there are better places for pizza like this but not around HMB. Seafood Linguine: Shrimp and clams. Tasted good but there was so much liquid in the bowl it was almost like a soup. Purple Haze Cocktail: The name and ingredients sounded cool, it was a very easy drink to have though I wish I would have gotten wine. read more

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The food and service were good, however... it's super slow, everything took time so have patience. Especially if you get there first thing in the morning. They didn't seemed prepared when we got there and when we left I noticed 3-4 more employees showed up. Also, the music was terrible... one minute rock, then Italian then American. It was weird and through the vibe off. The beet salad was really good. There was only 2 scallops for the appetizer that sucked. Pizza and salmon also good. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Good food and Teresa served us very well Buon cibo e Teresa ci ha servito molto bene read more

Met the head chef during yelp events before, been dying to come back since. Went on a Friday night for dinner, made a reservation online. Such a cool atmosphere and overall experience, there's an amazing view of trees if you're lucky enough to get a window seat. Came with my partner this time, and was so excited for it. If I had the money for it, and the will to drive here all the time I would try all the seasonal menu changes. My order: Appetizer - Focaccia bread, this is literally the best focaccia bread I've ever had. It's almost biscuit-y. Gnocchi with pesto - First bite you can already taste the homemade freshness of the pesto and the perfect gnocchi texture. Didn't think it would be very filling without protein, but it sure was. Short rib and tripe fettuccine - This is my boyfriend's order, he loved it very much. He's not really into tripe, but he really enjoyed this( which is a shocker). Short rib was so tender, he did not want to share. LOL TLDR: It's priced how you expect really good quality food from. Would've been so much better if I was into wine with all the pairings they have. Wish we had more room for dessert, but will definitely come back. read more

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A solid Italian place with good service but inconsistent food quality. Lots of Italian places in the area and at this price point, it doesn't stand out, so maybe a tad shy of 4 stars for me (3.8). Really liked the complimentary toasted focaccia bread! We had a couple of them! Next, I shared the Butter lettuce salad and it was refreshing and tasty with pears and tangy vinaigrette dressing. For my entree, I had the Spaghetti Chitarra Al Nera squid ink pasta with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari. Good amount of seafood but unfortunately the sauce was bit too salty. A touch of cheese or pepper to top it might have helped. My buddies had the grilled Branzino and short rib pappardelle. Agreed that it was fine but they've had better. I also had a glass of Zinfandel from their wine list and that was fine, too, but average. Glad to have tried it but many other good restaurants still to try nearby!! read more

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We went in at 12ish lunch hour. Not crowded at all. Was trying to get garlic bread but menu updated already so we only got the Alfredo chicken pasta and margarita pizza. To be honest both are prepared not the way we expected but the pasta was really good, though it would be nice to not have any carrots. The pizza crust is good but the tomato sauce taste a bit different than what we are expecting. The restaurant is on pricy side but overall ok. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Pappardelle Alfredo with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Second time here and we go because it's pet friendly. Food is good - on this trip we ordered appetizers. Nice outdoor parklet with is great for our pup. Even better on a sunny day! read more

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Smoked mussels - large portion and had a few pieces of pork belly in the dish. Cacio E Pepe was prepared in a cheese wheel in front of our table, it was a nice show and the pasta tasted very flavorful. Bianca pizza - good combination of mushroom, pancetta, Gorgonzola and truffle oil (crust could have been thicker though). Pumpkin crème brûlée was tasty, not too sweet, and the pear garnish was a nice touch. Ambience as really nice, and wait staff are efficient. Great restaurant for date night. read more

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Excellent service & delicious food!!! We tried several different plates and were happy with all of them. The sourdough garlic bread was great! The potato gnocchi had the perfect texture and was accompanied by a delicious sauce. Pizza was crispy and thin. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Papparadelle alfredo - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Delicious spot in downtown HMB. I had never been in this area before this so I was pleasantly surprised at how cute this place is. This restaurant is surprisingly big- they even have an office area and an area where you can rent it out for a special event! The restaurant is spacious and a good place for a big party. Food was good.service was friendly. great place to eat in the area read more

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Came here for lunch because I wanted pasta and they have a nice outdoor patio that is dog friendly. I ordered the dungeness crab tortellini ($36) and my fiancé ordered the fish of the day ($35) which was a halibut with a side of corn succotash. We were given a decently sized piece of focaccia to start as a complimentary app. It came out nice and hot, exactly as if it were freshly baked! My tortellini was excellent and when I requested something to give it a kick, I was given both chili flakes and a spicy hot oil (highly recommend the oil!). Fiancé said his fish was slightly overcooked, but still edible. The hot oil also paired nicely with the fish. We were both too stuffed to peruse the dessert menu afterwards. The interior is very cute and I noticed they are able to host groups in private rooms. Service was fine, staff were friendly. I like how you have the ability to pay via QR code afterwards! read more

Fattoria E Mare - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

So glad I found this Italian restaurant in Half Moon Bay. 1st time I try out a new place I like to order a little bit of everything. Future repeat dishes: -seared scallops (cooked to perfection) -wagyu beef carpaccio ( a must try maybe the best I've had) - roasted beet tartare (literally amazing) -cocoa pappardelle (short rib pasta with truffle oil was delicious) -Smoked mussel dish was just okay. The pork belly pieces in it were better than the mussels themselves so probably won't order that again. -grilled octopus was chewy. Sauce was good, but overall dish was just okay at best. In reality would've have given this place 5stars, but it's an older building and ventilation is not adequate so it gets overly warm and smokey in the restaurant. On a nicer day I would just sit outside and they would solve those issues. read more

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Shame on me for not reading the 1 and 2 star reviews on here first before coming to this restaurant. According to the negative reviews, we are not the first people they treated like this and we will highly likely not be the last. At 7:35pm we sat down at the bar to wait for our 8:00pm reservation. We were aware they were busy and we were patient. They expressed that they might seat us after our reservation time. Communication is key so we appreciated the transparency. The problem began at the bar. The bartender ignored us for approximately 40 minutes straight. He did not utter one word to us. No eye contact whatsoever. I understand if one is busy. However, at least acknowledge our existence. We were sitting in front of his face and I looked like a red disco ball due to my sequined outfit. I know he could see me. My sister went to talk to the host for an update on our table. She was directly in front of him, talking to him face to face, and he immediately started talking to another dinner guest behind her while she was in mid sentence. Deliberately ignoring her. The disrespect we experienced back to back is ridiculously unacceptable. If you insist on coming here, try to not directly interact with the inexperienced young male host and the "experienced" older male bartender. I have nothing bad to say about Justin Hall, the general manager. If he could impart those 2 employees with his customer service skills, it would be greatly appreciated. They need to be retrained. I am only sharing my experience to warn others of bad customer service. If you want to dine at an Italian restaurant with good customer service in Half Moon Bay, I highly suggest going to Pasta Moon. If you want to dine at the best restaurant in Half Moon Bay with above and beyond service, go to The Conservatory / Navio inside the Ritz Carlton. We traveled an hour away in the rain from where we reside to dine there. I honestly would rather starve than to give them my time and money. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Rude host - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Try the beet tower salad and fresh fish. There is both outdoor and beautiful indoor seating. read more

Fattoria E Mare - We came late on a Monday night and had the restaurant to ourselves! - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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2:00ish pm on a Sunday afternoon. What I liked: -Service was good. -Food was 7/10 so not bad. -Seafood was fresh. What I didn't like: -No good appetizers. -You have to pay for bread. -Water is not filtered. -Broth on seafood pasta dish was quite salty. -Caesar salad was unique and not in a good way. -Iced tea was also unique in flavor but I didn't care for it. This was our second time here. We won't be back. I must add that I saw staff preparing Alfredo at table side and that looked good! read more

The food here is amazing. E started with the marinated olives oth orange zest. So yummy I can't wait to try it at home. I had the Lobster Risotto - creamy but so flavorful with saffron and spice. The seafood was perfectly grilled lobster tail, scallops and whole shrimp. Hubby got the meatball and beet salad. Fresh and not heavy. The marinara was super fresh, made from scratch. We ended with the Peach Crostana which was lightly sweet but very fruity. The wine selection was small but perfect. Had the Italian Vermentino and Argentinian Malbec, both delicious. Also cappuccino which was strong and creamy. Overall perfect meal with above average service in a beautiful and family friendly setting. read more

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The service was nice and welcoming and the ambiance was good too, went in around 4pm and it was pretty empty. I got the Meat lovers pizza which me and my family all agreed was delicious. From the kids menu I tried their chicken tenders and mac and cheese. The tenders were alright and i didn't enjoy the mac and cheese. We got the chocolate lava cake for dessert and me and my family are obsessed with chocolate and we loved this dessert. Will definitely be coming back just for that. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Meat Lover - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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This was such an amazing culinary experience!! My daughter added it was out of this world and it felt like she had an out of body experience! When food satisfies all the senses it become an ultimate experience of living! This otherworldly experience was in part facilitated by our gracious table attendant, Teressa! We even took a video of her preparing our dishes! Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts! read more

Service and ambiance was delightful, pizza was very average, peach salad lacked details in presentation of peaches and buratta. Disappointed visitor to HMB. read more

From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with such great reception. We were sat in Luis's section. He was amazing. So patient with us and didn't rush us at all. My husband and I like to enjoy dinner slowly and he was the perfect waiter for us. The food was SO delicious. We are surprised it wasn't busier for a Friday night. We started with the grilled octopus and burrata salad. Both so delicious and light! I had the Cacio e Pepe, prepared table-side in a Parmesan round. It was fun to watch. I've only seen it done in Italy. The hubby had the squid ink pasta with seafood. Citrusy and fresh. So delicious! The in-house fresh made pasta was cooked to perfection! We ordered dessert to go with a little digestivo before we left. We would definitely come back. Luis was so great and the kitchen definitely deserve a standing ovation! Bravo to all!! read more

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Savoring a memorable dinner at your favorite restaurant , where warm and hospitality feel like home is a precious experience like offers; masterfully crafted dishes , prepared with devotion by the owner and chef, represent the peak of culinary excellence. Service is amazing , Luis and Marco is always delightful. Always make our evening special. The manager Dustin is always excited to welcome us . We always feel " there's more place like home." Ambiance is nice, clean and has warm inviting atmosphere , soft lighting "candlelit" , fantastic energy, music, decor. Perfect for a quiet date night or enjoy the live music while enjoying your dinner read more

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So, so good! We were a big party with all sorts of complicated requests and Joaquin really took great care of us. We'll be back! Get the cacio e pepe! read more

Food is Amazing everything we ordered is delicious the service is good but could use improvement, thank you to the young lady that pick up our table she did an excellent job taking care of us (). Ambiance is great and we will be back again. Great place to bring friends and visitors. read more

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Food is to die for!! Drinks by Andrew are 12/10 the best!!!! It is a must stop for fresh pasta and amazing drinks!!! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, my wife and I left pretty frustrated and disappointed. Yes, we went on Valentine's Day, and I understand that's one of the busiest nights of the year. But that's also not a surprise date on the calendar. A restaurant at this level should be prepared to manage reservations and seating without everything feeling disorganized. Our reservation was for 7:15 pm. We arrived early at about 6:50 and were told it would likely be closer to our reservation time, fair enough. When 7:15 came, we were told they were extremely busy and it would be a bit longer. We stayed patient. We didn't actually get seated until close to 7:45. Here's the part that didn't sit right: they put us in bar seats that had been open since we first walked in at 6:50. If that was going to be the plan, we could have just sat there instead of standing around for nearly an extra half hour past our reservation. It felt less like hospitality and more like they just needed to park us somewhere. When my wife spoke up, the staff apologized, but then blamed the host and said we were sat in the wrong place. We were moved into the dining room, which was better, and I appreciate the correction, but by then we were already irritated and the night had started off poorly. The food was very hit or miss. The whole branzino was the highlight, flavorful and well done, easily the best thing we had. The bruschetta was almost comical. It came as one big, extremely hard piece that we had to basically saw through just to share. Not exactly what you expect when you order an appetizer meant for the table. The cacio e pepe looked promising with the cheese wheel presentation, but it ended up being one of the worst dishes of the night. The pasta felt undercooked and the cheese had hardened and gone cold, which made it heavy and unpleasant. We also ordered the seared scallops, and they didn't arrive until the very end of the meal. Completely off timing. Service overall felt inattentive. We didn't see much of anyone unless something was wrong. By the time dinner wrapped up, we were so disappointed we skipped dessert and left. I came in expecting a memorable night. Instead, it felt like a restaurant riding hype and volume rather than focusing on execution and guest experience. Maybe it's better on a slower evening, but based on this visit, it missed the mark in a big way. Go to your local Italian restaurants, don't got to places that won't bat an eye at you if you don't get the most expensive things. read more

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The restaurant itself is nice. Sooo much seating which would be great for an event. Parking is not great. There is hardly any street parking. I parked in a parking lot around the back of the complex. I think this is more of an issue with half moon bay and not their fault. The pizza was pretty good and would recommend that on the menu. I also got pasta. I think it was fresh pasta but overcooked. Also smaller portions for the cost. Service was good. For their prices I think the pasta should have been cooked better especially given the other Italian restaurants in the area. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Free bday dessert - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

gre food, great service, a place will recommend to everyone our server Teresa was really professional and carin. read more

My sweetie and I had a late lunch at FEM and it was excellent. We were seated promptly by Michael who turned out to be our waiter as well. We both went with salads. I had the Caesar and my wife had the beet tower. Both were wonderful. We decided to have dessert as we had had such a healthy lunch and went with the strawberry tiramisu. Yummy to say the least. Looking forward to to returning for dinner as many of the house made pastas looked tasty. read more

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Although we go to Half Moon Bay frequently, somehow we had previously missed Fattoria e Mare. But we quickly realized what we'd been missing. What a wonderful lunch! Our waiter, Joaquin, was welcoming, attentive, and adept at answering all our menu questions. You might think that if you ordered five different dishes (as we did), at least one might miss the mark. But all were delicious! I particularly loved my mussels. There are many different dining areas, so even when the restaurant is packed at peak times, you'd still be able to converse without yelling at each other. Fattoria e Mare checks all the boxes: tasty food, attentive service, and a nice setting. Thank you! We'll be back! read more