Stopped by HMB on 4th of July unaware that there was going to be a huge parade. Many restaurants were filled up but thankfully this place is huge and could seat many tables. The hostess walked the party in front of us to the seating area near the front room- everyone seemed to be sitting there. When she came back, she pointed behind her and told my family to pick any table. I asked if we could sit in the front where people were dining and the hostess said no, it's full, even though there were a few opens tables still. We walk behind her to the large area and there was only one other family there. Maybe it's where they seat families with small children, which is fine, as this side of the restaurant is spacious, bright, and with plenty of seating. But I did not like what felt to be differential treatment (people being brought to their table vs pointing and telling us to go pick our own table). At least we didn't have to deal with the hostess again and I was just glad we found a spot given the parade crowd. Unfortunately, the waitress was no better. My child has an anaphylactic food allergy and when we asked her if the dish had any dairy she said she didn't think so. We asked her if she could check with the chef to confirm and she sighed and rolled her eyes. She went to the kitchen and then she came out serving water to other tables. After ten minutes I asked if she checked with the chef. She didn't. When I asked her again to check so that we could order, she had such a condescending tone and body language that made us feel like we were such a burden. We also asked for the housemade focaccia bread and she responded with attitude, "It's not free you know. You have to pay." If you look up other reviews, people have received this as a complimentary app. Maybe it depends on what kind of customer you are. But giving them the benefit of doubt, if it's just that the policy has changed, there are so many nicer ways you could speak to your customers. Overall, it was not a kind experience dining there. As we were finishing up, the table next to us got into a fight with the waitress over her attitude and the supervisor had to intervene. So it wasn't just us who experienced this. As for food, we ordered the seafood platter ($120) which serves two, and the squid ink pasta. The seafood platter is a big plate but is not really memorable and definitely not worth $120. The shrimps were large but very chewy and over cooked. The mussel and clam shells were huge but the meat inside the shells were teeny tiny. The scallop was the only thing that was good in there. It would've been fine at $60 for the plate, not $60 per person. At $120, I would have expected must better quality or seafood options. The squid ink pasta was ok but the portion was small. Expensive mediocre food with rude service. Won't be back. read more

The service was delightful, and the food delicious. We ordered the burrata and calamari to start that I would highly recommend. Loved the pizza and the best part - caccio e pepe mixed in a wheel of cheese took the cake. Truthfully, they had me at cheese wheel. Good enough to come back! read more

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The Tagliarini was delicious!! The fish was cooked beautifully, fish was fresh. The sauce was spot in and flavored perfectly. It was the perfect meal and a generous portion. The price was higher than usual, but trust me, its worth it. It was two meals for me. Dinner and lunch the next day. The sauce on the noodles were yummy even the next day! read more

it's a gem in Half Moon Bay. food is awesome. service is great. Joaquin was very helpful and attentive. i will be back here for dinner and drinks. read more

amazing service and great food! will definitely have to come back to try more of the menu!

We had lunch here after shopping the Main Street stores in Half Moon Bay. It was a beautiful day and we were enticed by the menu and the outdoor patio. From the start, the staff was friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent! We absolutely loved the homemade bread with dipping oils. What an unexpected treat! We were in town for a girls weekend so we ordered items to share. (The Margherita Pizza, New York Steak Sandwich and the Burrata Fumicata) Everything was incredibly well put together for presentation and full of delicious flavors. We raved over the attention to details and the chef's skills. The food is delectably delightful and you could not ask for a better waitstaff. We will be back! read more

After seeing ads of this place online I was excited for some authentic Italian food. What I got was barely edible and overpriced. I would not recommend this place at all. Service was cold as well. The only highlight was the bread and the beet salad was good. All four of us did not care for our main pasta dishes. Go somewhere else if you are in Half Moon Bay. read more

Best mussels in the Bay Area. Probably big enough to split, but they are so amazing my partner and I have to get one for each of us for our dinner. read more

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Delicious food, amazing service! Can't go wrong with date night here. We've been here for holiday evenings too (Christmas Eve) and the servers really make it special. So lucky to have this quality of a restaurant in our hometown. read more

Celebrated an anniversary with friends, food was very good, service was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were fun and very good, indoor and outdoor seating, pet friendly. Very cute restaurant. read more

OMG...My new favorite place... the food was fantastic, the ambiance it's so clean and beautiful... the service so professional!

We loved the fresh pasta seafood dish. The shrimp and clams were perfectly cooked and sweet. However, our beet and strawberry salad didn't look fresh. I decided to skip but unfortunately for my wife who didn't trust my intuition and ate the salad with those mushy and old strawberries. We had a wedding to attend that night and let's just say, my wife didn't really spend much time at the party or keeping in her food. read more

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Went looking for Italian last night, tried all the local places, didn't want to go to North Beach, decided to try Fattoria e Mare. Ok, it's in HMB, but if the evening is halfway decent it'll be a pretty drive. Going down 280-S the fog's picking up, so our prospects weren't looking good. We get there and what struck us was how clean and airy the place looked and felt; not run down, but clean and inviting. We sat in a booth in the corner, restaurant was reasonably busy, we enjoyed the ambiance. The menu had several items of interest, so we decided to split a pasta, have a couple of starters and a salad. We ordered the calamari, marinated artichokes, beet salad, and the beef papardelle. We were very surprised-the calamari was tempura battered so lighter than usual, but it was served with tempura asparagus and tempura olives. Before you say anything, the combos worked very well! Tender but crispy asparagus, briny olives, when eaten together with the dipping sauce made for a very pleasant and tasty dish along with a squeeze of lemon. Must say, never been served such a dish, but that's the best way to have asparagus! The marinated artichoke hearts, served as little spheres, spoke to me-artichokes are tasty but too much work. Why can't restaurants serve just the whole heart? Fattoria e Mare does and it was great! The beet salad was very good, too-a nice play on a deconstruction where yellow beets were cut in half, stood vertically and next to half slices of strawberries, served in a strawberry cream sauce ( yogurt?), greens, and fried quinoa for a fun textural element that was totally unexpected but so good! Our papardelle came served with a light tomato sauce that highlighted the cubes of beef and tripe. It's not often you see tripe with a pasta but it was tender, soft, chewy and full of flavor, paired with al dente pasta. A satisfying dish that we liked so much we literally licked the bowl. Forgot to mention the focaccia bread they served, enjoyed the slightly charred crust, needed more for the papardelle! Last course was the tiramisu-not heavy, not liquored up like some are, not overly soft or creamy, nice firm bites where you can enjoy the layers, cocoa, coffee and cake. Both of us enjoyed our meal tremendously. We enjoyed our waiter, forgot to ask his name, had a little accent but loved his enthusiasm for the food and the attention he gave us-not overbearing, timely, wanted to know if we wanted our plates all at once or one at a time. Your food and service made for a memorable meal. We will be back! read more

Fattoria E Mare - Beet salad, strawberries, greens, fried quinoa - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

We're just finishing up an incredible dinner, with the amazing Luis as our waiter, and wondering...where are the people?! Don't sleep on this spot...it's the real thing. We had the flaky/soft house focaccia, followed by the butter lettuce salad with a tangy vinaigrette and peach slices. Then a gorgeous fettuccine (handmade in house) with Dungeness crab in vodka sauce. Swooooon. Then the branzino, perfectly seasoned with a hint of char. This spot should be packed. Get in here! read more

It was good food but a bit overpriced and the staff wasn't of great service to my family and I. They are very strict about the menu times so they had changed the menu from a lunch menu to a dinner menu right before we ordered, which meant that it was more expensive and we had to figure out again what we wanted. I think they should let you keep the menu they placed before you when you sit down. read more

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

Excellent service. We had the salumi board. The four we tried were all very good. I really liked the spice sorpresata! Then we shared the branzino which was perfect in every way: texture, seasoning, and taste. Even the bottle of wine we shared was excellent. read more

So glad we started our 20th anniversary celebration here! Food is creative and delicious, decor is beautiful, staff is super. Definitely try it. read more

Food was very filling and delicious. The scallop appetizer was really good but we were a little sad with the quantity of scallops for the price. The branzino and steak were both delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable of the various food options and drinks. Our food was delivered faster than expected given that it was peak time during Mother's Day dinner time. The seating process was a little chaotic regardless of whether you had a reservation or not. read more

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Excellent seafood !!!! Great ambience. The best customer service. Teresa was amazing. Definitely we are coming back.

I had a great experience. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. The service was so friendly and welcoming would definitely come back! read more

Ordered the Chicken Parmesan outstanding & such a huge piece of Chicken!! Will recommend to others thank you for delivering. Best food & customer service. read more

Had lunch here recently and was seated outside as it was a beautiful day. Service was very slow throughout. Ordered the grilled chicken club sandwich: probably the worst one I've ever had in my life. The bread was falling apart and the chicken tasted odd...hard to explain. It came with a choice of lasagna for an extra charge so I did and that wasn't bad if not a little oily. The waiter who was pretty nonexistent didn't even ask why I barely ate my sandwich when he removed the plate. Management needs to train their staff much better. Will definitely not return as there are far better options on the street. read more

Great tasting Italian cuisine, recommended, good service! Good ambiance with live music read more

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Kindly, delicious food and good value This is the first time I come to Half Moon Bay and it's a restaurant worth visiting. read more

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highly recommend! Very fresh seafood, and yummy pizza. Starter bread is a hit! Whole family loves the food. read more

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

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The food was mediocre at best. I've had plenty of authentic Italian dishes and the pasta I ordered was undercooked. The steak my husband had was very bland even with the chimichurri sauce. Overall, the service was okay they accommodated us last minute but wouldn't recommend the food. read more

We so enjoyed our entire experience! The food was crafted beautifully and everything tasted delicious ! Our server Luis was also a pleasure. read more

We came here on a fluke! Walking around downtown we're actually usually go to It's Italia down the street but they were closed for lunch on a Saturday... what?!!! So we're kept walking and found Fattoria Mare! Nice chill ambiance with friendly employees so we're like let's give it a try. Little did we know we hit a gold mine, the kids loved and I mean LOVED the complimentary focaccia bread. They gave us the first plate and the kids devoured it then our shy daughter even got the courage to ask for 2nds! They served authentic Italian, their Caesar salad had anchovies and it's was good. The kids ordered a buttered pasta and kids pepperoni pizza, both tasty. The hubby and I shared a meat pizza and it was yummy as well! No complaints, we will come back when we are in the area ! read more

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Did a pick-up order here. Lady at the front of the restaurant was wiping down the window, she saw me, and i let her know i was there for a pickup order, she continued to clean instead of going to get my food. Tasty food but portion does not equate to what you're paying. Customer service also needs improvement. read more

fantastic service, the food was extraordinary and luis was amazing. Would recommend thie to anyone for a nice dinner.

Whenever we're in HMB, we make sure to grab lunch at Fattoria E Mare. The food is superb and the service is usually great. Highly recommend their cocktail menu if you're looking for a boozy lunch. And the lasagna is one of the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back. read more

Ok it been awhile since I have left a review but this place definitely deserves one. Outstanding service, amazing food. This is five star place, homemade pasta and hand cut meats. Live music every other Saturday. Fireplace with couches. If you find yourself anywhere near half Moon Bay, forget the pubs and the breweries, come down here at the very beginning of the main area, you will love this this place. Last thing, you have to get the pasta carbonara, it's other worldly. read more

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

Terrible service, slow inattentive. Still waiting for water. Bathrooms were not clean.

Had a lovely late afternoon/ early evening meal. The service was friendly and well timed but not at all intrusive. Awesome space with high ceilings and industrial chic in the best ways. Menu is diverse and had lots of tempting options. We had a salad and pasta and Brussels sprouts. The salad was beautiful with perfectly cooked tuna and a good tangy light dressing. Pasta was house made and just heavenly - very intense mushroom and garlic flavors. Sprouts were good though overdone for my taste. Focaccia strait from the oven was light and fluffy like a biscuit. We had the chocolate torte for dessert - outstanding. Overall great place; competitively priced (HMB is expensive) and terrific service. Excellent date night space. read more

Great place on a sunny day! The bread is to die for! I'm am not a huge bread fan but this one is so delicious, we asked for another serving. The waiter said they put it in the pizza oven to crisp it up. The octopus and scallops are must haves. I love that they pair it with some type of greens. The scallops were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I highly recommend both of those apps. We were quite surprised that we loved the apps more than the main dishes. Our waiter was on his game and very attentive! We will be back next time we are in Half Moon Bay! read more

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Service slow and I did not really get what I ordered The octopus is so tuff. 4 of us and no one like there meal. Prices are too high. read more

During the Half Moon Bay festival, we were searching for a place to grab a bite. We stumbled upon Fattoria E Mare. The restaurant name sounded familiar. Little did I know, it was the same restaurant that was in Burlingame (right off the freeway) that had closed. And I did have the pleasure of trying their food in 2019, right before Covid. As I recall, it was memorable enough that I wanted to go back, but I couldn't find them on Yelp anymore. Well, fast forward to 2022, Fattoria E Mare in HMB is a bright and welcoming sit-down restaurant with a full bar that I get to try once again! It took us a while to decide what to have because everything on the menu sounded really good! Or maybe I was just hungry from walking through the street fair a few times. In any case, I decided to have the short rib hash and my bf had the linguini and clams. We also ordered a few cocktails as well. I had the black widow (Makers mark, blackberries purée and lemon juice) and he had the barrel aged old fashioned (makers mark, angostura bitters, orange bitters, amarena cherries). Both had a decent amount of alcohol, but it didn't overpower the taste of the drink. I enjoyed the short rib hash and 2 poached eggs. The complimentary buns were nice and warm with a soft center which I used to mop up all the gravy goodness off my plate. Yum!!! I tried a bit of the linguini and it was good as well! Though I think as a pasta dish, it would have been nice to get a bit more pasta. It was on the smaller side. My bf said the pasta texture was perfectly al dente! He only wished there was more. So glad we got to try their delicious food! When we're in the area again, we'll be sure to revisit! read more

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Great food and beautiful ambience. We really enjoyed all the food we got and the service was good too. Would definitely come back here! read more

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This is my second time visiting Fattoria E mare and it definitely has been amazing both visits. My waiter (Marco)presented himself spectacular, describing the specials of the day (food & drink ) & beyond grateful, friendly. We decided to start with the amazing selection of charcuterie with their drink of the week & oaxaca on fire cocktail. Followed by some seafood pasta with the perfect recommendations of wine that Justin gave us. Lastly we had to get their one of a kind espresso martini with the blueberry cheesecake! Definitely a great one of a kind experience in Half Moon Bay!! Thank you Marco for the great experience! read more

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Delicious food. Great service. Great music. The pizza is really good as well. Me and my girlfriend loved this place, the service was so good! read more