Amazing steak and housemade pasta. The cocktails were all great too. There was live music when we got dinner here on a Saturday night. Service was perfect too. I highly recommend having dinner here if you want to have a nice good quality dinner in Half Moon Bay. We would come back for sure. read more

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The restaurant is very cute, with a welcoming atmosphere. There was a live musician who was playing soft music so it was a nice vibe. We have multiple servers and all were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the burrata which was so yummy and they brought out complementary focaccia that was really nice. We ordered the Cacio e Pepe and meat lovers pizza to share. Both were excellent! The pasta is prepared in front of you with the cheese wheel which was a great experience! We highly recommend eating here! It was a really nice night and delicious food. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Meat Lover Pizza & Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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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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My husband took me here for dinner and we had such a great experience! We started with the arancini and the grilled octopus. The arancini were perfectly crispy on the outside and full of flavor inside, really well done. The grilled octopus was surprisingly tender and had a nice char without being chewy. For my main, I had the saffron pappardelle with short rib and mushrooms. The pasta was fresh and the saffron added a subtle richness to the dish. The short rib was melt-in-your-mouth tender and paired perfectly with the earthiness of the mushrooms. read more

Great food and friendly service. Ambience was great. Only thing is service was hit or miss. Kids meal came out late and daughter's meal was forgotten. Free salad came out to make up and her pasta too but everyone was almost done eating. Not sure if it was server or kitchen mix up. read more

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

Went here to have seafood by the name Fattoria e Mare, Mare meaning sea but no they're anything but seafood. We walked out and have no desire to return. read more

We came for dinner on a Sunday evening for dinner. We had two adults, a baby, and two large dogs. We were seated promptly outside and were given water pretty swiftly. We also requested a high chair which they brought over right away. The service was generally pretty good, everyone was friendly and pretty attentive. Inside was spacious but it was empty as nearly everyone chose to eat outside. I noticed it was quite stuffy and warm inside - either there's no AC or it wasn't working or turned on at the time. The food was tasty, though there was definitely a bit of a wait to get our pasta dishes. The portions were generous and everything seemed fresh. I'm mainly taking a star off because I felt things were kind of dirty. The high chair had a bunch of crumbs in it, the table didn't look wiped down, and one of the chairs across from me at the table (we were seated at a table with 4 chairs but only used 2 chairs) had a long hair stuck to it and it was there the entire length of our dinner. Overall I'm glad we came here and I would come again. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day not knowing how everything would be since Mother's Day is always packed any place you go to. Wholeheartedly I was blown away with the quality of the food and service. We were a party of 5 that was seated upon arrival . The ambiance was comfortable yet upscale at the same time. All of the appetizers came out very quickly. I would suggest the burrata , charcuterie board and the cesar salad . For main course we had a tomahawk that was cooked to perfection , melted in my mouth! The bucatini was amazing , creamy and perfectly sauced in the cheese wheel. We ordered a margarita pizza and the all meat. The all meat had a great combination of different meats with a hint of spice balanced perfectly. We finished the night with the dessert platter and all I can say is I will be back. If you are ever in Monterey or the surrounding area stop by you will not be disappointed. 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

We ordered late in the evening from Fattoria E Màre while my friend -- a professor visiting from out of town -- was exhausted and dealing with serious dietary restrictions that could have become life-threatening if handled incorrectly. An accident happened with our order, and cheese ended up where it absolutely could not be. But what mattered most was how the team responded. They handled the situation with care, accountability, and kindness, and they made it right quickly. That level of support means a lot when you're trusting a restaurant with someone's health. And the food? Outstanding as always. The pesto pizza, burrata affumicata, salumi with bresaola, and braised artichokes were all excellent. This restaurant has been producing consistently wonderful food for a long time, and tonight reminded me why people keep coming back. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Pablo, and a special thank you to Justin for personally delivering our pizza all the way to Moss Beach. I honestly felt like washing the guy's car afterward. Deep appreciation to all of you. Blessings to you and your staff, and thank you again for taking care of us. read more

Cocktails were you have to try them. The pizza was great, and the pasta was honestly so delicious The branzino and seafood were super fresh too. My husband and I loved everything, and the staff was very attentive read more

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Our first time visiting here was Friday evening, Valentine's Day. We were well prepared for a set menu and holiday crowds so we booked a 4pm dinner reservation. The atmosphere is charming for a larger restaurant, the staff was friendly and attentive (even though there were only two other tables occupied when we arrived) There's also a private room in the back for larger parties. Everything looked inviting. They even had a 3 piece band that was very lovely. We ordered a couple of drink to start and some focaccia. The Old Fashion was good but the Espresso Martini tasted like a foamy Mudslide cocktail, which made more sense when I realized there wasn't any actual espresso in it, just coffee liquor. The focaccia was good with olive oil & balsamic. Most of the food was decent but lacked basic seasoning, like the risotto and the tagliatelle were bland. I had the Blue Fin Tuna carpaccio, which was delicious, however it was listed arugula, which was not there. (minor note but I was hoping for some) My Surf & Turf (petite filet & lobster tail) was ok. Filet was cooked good and had flavor but the lobster was overcooked! I couldn't even eat the bottom half bc it was tough and chewy. Desserts were good, especially the soufflé. The bread pudding was moist and warm but had an odd citrus taste, that wasn't described on the menu, which was slightly off putting. Maybe it was the fact that it was a special holiday menu and not their usual food, But we did have an early reservation and there were only a few tables occupied . I would have expected that early in the evening the food quality would be top notch. In conclusion, I really wanted to love this restaurant but it just missed the mark. Hopefully this was an off day and if I decide to come back and try their regular menu, maybe it will redeeem itself. read more

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Gotta love an instagram post that is so intriguing that it makes you travel for pasta! Michael was our incredible server for a Friday lunch complete with cocktails. Arizona to Half Moon Bay California for one of the best meals we have had in a while. Each table set with pride. The wood-fired oven setting the stage for the kitchen. We started with a purple smoke, a strawberry basil Mojito, and a Mezcal Negroni. Next up was mussels and the Davola pizza. We then had the Pappardelle Alfredo (which was not on the lunch menu, but they made it for us anyway). Then we added on the Linguine al limone. The Alfredo was cheesy goodness, but could've used a little bit of extra cracked pepper. The linguine was perfection! My only wish was we would have had room for dessert! Would love to come back with a big enough group to sit in the lovely private room in the back, or even to sit and enjoy the outdoor seating area. Incase you didn't catch my drift, this place is worth traveling to. Ps. All of the staff had a pride of ownership attitude which was refreshing read more

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Had lunch with my cousin. They enjoy the menu here and I can see why. I ordered the $40 menu - appetizer, entree and dessert. I ordered the artichokes heart. There were 3, so we each had one! Delicious, had the rustic pizza- delicious and a take home!!! My dessert was their tiramisu! Everything was delicious! The service was excellent and great conversations with the staff. The ambiance is beautiful, bright and open. There is also seating outside. If you're down at Half Moon Bay, come here for lunch or dinner. They have a brunch menu on the weekends. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Menu for lunch today. I did the 3 items for $40 - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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We've dined here for dinner at least 5 times so far this year and each time we've received excellent service from all the servers during our times here, especially from the young lady, she's so sweet and she truly has great people skills! Each dish we've ordered never disappoints. Their Branzino is amazing - it's so soft, moist, seasoned well, and presented beautifully. Absolutely, this is my favorite fish to order - a plus that they can debone it for you, if you'd like. Love their butter lettuce salad and the smoked burrata salad! Appetizers are wonderful, especially their mussels, scallops, and their pastas are delightful, too! The inside of the restaurant is on the larger side and it just has such a chill vibe to it! Lots of natural light coming in from the windows. We usually sit near the windows by the creek - there are some booth style seating there, too. Restrooms are clean and the sink area is nice. We've been to It's Italia and Pasta Moon, and for sure we can say that hands down, Fattoria E Mare is THE BEST Italian restaurant in HMB. Parking is not an issue as there's a parking lot by Mill St and Johnston St and there's plenty of street parking, though we always come here around 5pm. We drive from the South Bay to come here because there aren't any good Italian restaurants in our area. If you're looking for an Italian restaurant in HMB that has both great food and service, then this is it. read more

Amazing menu with unique items. Grilled Octopus was amazing. Totally addicted now Patio seating is just perfect read more

We had drinks and appetizers. The blackberry mojito was excellent. Also the calamari and polenta balls were excellent. The best was the salad. With walnuts fets etc etc. Excellent service. read more

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

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Fattoria E. Mare had been on my bucket list for a while, so we drove three hours from Roseville to celebrate Father's Day early, and it did not disappoint. After spending 2 hours bodyboarding on the beach, we were ready to eat. It was 3 p.m., parking was easy, and our server sat us down right away. The kids were hungry, so we got 2 kids' butter noodles. One of the plates was topped with perfectly cooked salmon; the skin was crispy, which my kid loves, and it was moist. We also started out with the Wagyu beef carpaccio and a sourdough with olive oil and a focaccia with garlic, and seared scallops. The Wagyu beef carpaccio was simply out of this world. The Wagyu melts right in your mouth; it was so buttery, and the pickled kumquats were a nice complement. The bread, you can tell, was homemade and made with love--warm, crispy, yet soft at the same time. The seared scallops were cooked perfectly, paired with refreshing cucumbers. Onto our main dish, the gnocchi, pappardelle with short ribs, and a big bowl of Half Moon Bay cioppino. My wife was in heaven, she couldn't stop raving about the gnocchi. I took a bite; the sauce was perfectly blended, the gnocchi was perfectly cooked, a 10 out of 10. My pappardelle with short ribs, definitely the best pappardelle I have ever had. All their pasta is made fresh daily, and it's the reason why it tasted so flavorful and fresh. Our only disappointment was the Half Moon Bay cioppino. We have eaten cioppino throughout the Bay Area; every time we see it on the menu, it's on our table, and Moonraker is definitely in our top 5. The HMB cioppino had plenty of seafood, including a whole crab. Unfortunately, it was overcooked. We couldn't eat any of the calamari; it was rubbery. The shrimp was rubbery, the fish pieces were broken into tiny pieces, and the broth was more of a tomato base, a bit watery. We like more of a thicker seafood broth. Our server, sorry we couldn't remember his name, but the young man was very knowledgeable about the menu. He was very attentive and helpful. I also love that our leftovers were put into reusable takeout boxes. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The service is good as the staff is warm and kind. But the food was sub par, imo. I feel bad because our server really did all he could for us. But at the end of the day, the food was not what I was hoping for as my wife's bday lunch. read more

We were craving seafood for dinner, and this looked like one of the best options in town. We easily booked a reservation for three people online, at 7 on a Friday night. Two of us weren't terribly hungry, we might've even been able to skip dinner. I chose the scallops appetizer for my entrée, and my mother had the soup of the day, minestrone. My scallops dish was five stars plus. They were seared perfectly and the sauce was amazing! The soup was hot and hearty, resembling more of a vegetable bean soup than stereotypical minestrone, with a surprising but welcome dollop of pesto on top. My adult daughter ordered fettuccine with shrimp and clams, in a brothy lemon sauce, and some focaccia for the table. She rated the fettuccine a 4.5 out of five. She generously shared one of her shrimp with me, it was fantastic. I wasn't planning to have more than a couple bites of the focaccia, because for some reason I thought I wasn't a huge fan. I can't tell you what was magical about the bread they brought us, but it was so delicious! I couldn't stop nibbling on it. The restaurant is beautiful, with attractive furnishings and decor. Service was on par. I would return! read more

After reading the Chef/Owner bio I had high expectations since he came from several high end places in SF ie; Campton Place, St Regis, Luce to mention a few. I was so excited to enjoy a good meal here. We ordered the meat lovers pizza, calamari with onion rings, mussels, chicken alfredo and the linguini. The pizza and calamari were pretty good, the mussels were over cooked to the point that the red onion was so chard and not edible at all, the alfredo over all was dry and could of use more cheese or salt, the linguine was so under flavored as well. Service was good our server was very attentive. And something we don't get was the fact that we were charged the gratuity automatically and we were a party of 4, even though it clearly states on the menu and receipt that 20% gratuity was added for parties of 6 or more. Not sure if we will be dining here again. read more

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Excellent food. Thank you to Teresa for the nice service. We will come back. The ambiance is the best. read more

If you're looking to experience and taste the pasta made from the cheese wheel, this is the place to be. Everything was so good!! So happy that we came here! The food does take a bit to come out but it was totally ok because the food was so good! Love the way the place looked. Full bar and lots of seating for a big groups. Service was nice. read more

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Came in on Saturday for the first time, and everything was amazing! From the host to the service, and especially the food and drinks, every part of our experience was fantastic. We ordered several items from the menu, and every single one was delicious--no complaints at all! The drinks were absolutely to die for. The restaurant was also clean and had a nice atmosphere without being overly busy for a Saturday afternoon. We'll definitely be back! read more

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

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The restaurant is beautiful inside with a big open kitchen. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. The vuestra salad was amazing! Overall a very good experience and highly recommended read more

Finally ate here after visiting HMB for many years because I don't like much fish or seafood. So we came here for bunch instead and it was a good decision. Breakfast sandwich: 4/5. It came out as an open-face sandwich which I did not expect, but it was quite good. read more

I really like this place. Our server was amazing! So was so attentive!! Actually all of the staff was top notch. The food was good. Kinda pricey for the amount we got we are Italian so our expectations are pretty high hahahahahah. The calamari might have been frozen? Still REALLY good tho and the sauce that was provided was off the hook. The Margarita pizza was decent. The pasta linguine seafood was sooo good. Fresh and tasty!!! Please stop by and try this place! read more

The food, the atmosphere, the cocktails, the service was impeccable! Joaquin was our server and just elevated our dinner experience. We can't wait to come back! read more

Love this place! Amazing food and phenomenal service, perfect combination!! Perfect spot to come and relax with friends!

Fattoria E Mare in Half Moon Bay had been on our list for a while, and we finally made it over. We started with the Garlic Bread, I ordered the Bucatini Cacio al Pepe--absolutely delicious, and the tableside preparation really added to the experience. My husband had the Pepperoni pizza, and our friend tried the Paradiso pizza--both were excellent. For dessert, we shared the lava cake with vanilla gelato, the perfect sweet finish. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Highly recommend making a reservation and heading over to this fantastic spot! read more

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Food: 4.25 out of 5 My partner and I ordered a burger and a pizza to share. Angus burger was ordered medium well and the pizza was Neapolitan style. The freshest produce one could ask for: aromatic basil on the pizza, heirloom tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. They have a rotating menu to adapt to the season and what local farmers have. Lastly, the bread! It is a must try! It's fluffy and warm on the inside with a crisp outside; handmade in house and baked in their oven. EAT THIS CARBOHYDRATE! You will not regret it! Service: 5 out 5 We went during the heatwave of the Bay Area. Our server was amazing and attentive to our needs. Checked in a couple times for water refills and how our food was tasting. Environment: 5 out 5 Indoor & outdoor seating at the restaurant. A full bar, open oven in one dining area, plenty of seating on the bar side, and inclusive restrooms. Such as welcoming staff paired with ambiance. Overall: 4.75 out of 5 The head chef sources quality and local ingredients to showcase the best of the area. A well designed and thoughtful restaurant accommodating to many. Great for medium size parties, but if you need more room they can also accommodate with private seating in the back. I always enjoy coming back with family and friends. read more

Fattoria E Mare - Margherita Pizza - Regular; Hamburger - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

My boyfriend and I came here on Father's Day. It was a great discovery since we have never been to Main Street in Half Moon Bay before. Everything on the 4-course menu was flavorful and delicious. The short rib was tasty, the mushroom carpaccio was fragrant and had a hint of truffle scent, and the ravioli was really light--everything we ate there were all amazing. Another favorite item we had that was unexpecting was the house made table bread (focaccia)--it had the perfect amount of saltiness, crunchiness, and softness. And it was freshly made. It tasted soooooo good. Our server, Joaquin, hooked it up with a second round of table bread; and gave great customer service. We also ordered the Diavola pizza (and added a drizzle of honey) and the cheese wheel pasta. I would 10/10 come back here! read more

Fattoria E Mare - 4-course prixe fixe meal for Father's Day - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Thank you to our server Luis! He went above and beyond during our dinner. It's was great having a live jazz band while having dinner too.

Food is amazing everything we ordered was like heaven. Taste and presentation were so good. Drinks were so tasty... highly recommend Service was on point. My family and I drove from Ontario CA and was worth it. Can not wait to return for my birthday The restaurant was so cute. Felt so relaxed. read more

Ordered Veg pizza to go In less than 2 mins sitting in my car felt something dripping on my clothes Opened box 1/4 cup oil floating. Called them and took it back to them. The two girls were rude. They said their pizzas are like this. When k asked how do u give it for take out without any butter paper or anything to avoid spills. They said we don't know. Basically they spilled oil in there and did not want to change the box while delivering Horrible !! Stained my leather seat n jacket read more

Fattoria E Mare - Showing the OIL in the pizza box. Had to pull half pizza part to show oil They don't cut their pizza that's what I was told - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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What an amazing meal! We had a private event where they walked us to the back of the restaurant and had custom menus for everyone. It was served family style and had about 11 courses! Yes 11! The food was unbelievably fresh and delicious. It turned out to be a 3 HOUR dinner! But well worth it. It was soooo much food that I literally walked out feeling sick (in the best way haha). The restaurant is clean as well as the bathrooms. If I'm in the area, I will definitely be back! read more

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The most amazing food, service And attention to detail. This restaurant has become one of my top ten restaurants. We went for a special anniversary celebration, and they did not disappoint. Food was pure perfection. And service- oh my, they knew what we wanted before we asked. Simply perfect. Rustic and perfect charm. read more

This was my first time coming here on my own after attending on two different occasions with yelp - both of which were fantastic. I'm not sure if I was visiting on an off night (they also had some event going on in the main dining room) but will update this review the next time I go back. I came in with some high expectations but it just didn't quite meet them for how much I ended up paying. Fattoria E Mar embraces the seasonality of different ingredients, so I was really excited to try the seasonal pumpkin menu (even though I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin lol). The seasonal menu was a four course meal for $85. It came with an appetizer, a pasta, a main, and a dessert. Normally, if something had the word burrata in it, I'd be on it in a heartbeat. But they recommended the pumpkin soup. It was alright - a pretty good tasting soup, though part of me wishes I got the burrata instead. The second course I got the papparadelle - that was super delicious. The first half of my meal went fine. It was the second half where things started to go not great. I got the osso bucco - which was supposed to come with butternut squash gratin, pumpkin chips, and lemon. However, I didn't realize this until after I left the restaurant and was posting to Instagram and saw my picture of the menu. They gave me an osso bucco with just potatoes on it. I got it and was like "is there supposed to be pumpkin in this??" I should have said something to the waitress when she checked in on me but I thought maybe I just couldn't taste the pumpkin or something. The day after, I ended up calling the restaurant to ask and they said that they brought out the regular version of the dish by mistake. It was still tasty but I wish someone would have noticed or I would have spoken up. They had taken the menu so I wasn't able to re-reference it in the meantime. Then the dessert came and I dunno, I think the kitchen was having a very off day. I got the butternut squash creme brulee. I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor itself. But if that was it, I think I'd probably go with a 4 star rating. What knocks it down to three for me is that the sugar managed to be both burnt and incredibly undercooked. Like, you could see the sugar granules still on the top, giving the creme brulee a super grainy texture which wasn't that pleasant. And that part that did solidify tasted burnt. To be fair, the waitress did stop by and asked me how I liked it, and I didn't say anything. I just told her that I was super full (which was also true). But I didn't want them to try and remake something I wasn't planning on eating more of regardless, and I wanted to get on the road back home. Creme brulee with a top that poorly torched shouldn't have left the kitchen though. To the restaurant's credit, when I called to ask the next day if there was a menu change or they ran out of the butternut risotto or something, they said the kitchen made an error and invited me back with the promise of being taken care of. I look forward to taking them up on that eventually and updating this review! I really appreciated the gesture. It was, however, a very leisurely meal - not the kind of place to eat in if you're in a rush. Part of the reason I didn't call the same day was because the restaurant had already closed by the time I finished dessert. It was just me, but the whole meal took like, two hours at least. read more

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

Visited Fittoria E Mare for lunch with my wife and daughter. The food and service were excellent. The dining room is lovely. When we received the check, there were $20 in entree' surcharges! Discussed with our waiter. There were items with a * on the menu for "extra charge applies", and no disclosure of what the extra charge would be. Apparently, the extra charge applied for ordering fish selections IN HALF MOON BAY!! So, instead of paying $40 each for the "lunch special" for my wife and granddaughter, we paid $50 each. A great choice for dining in Half Moon Bay, but remember to ask what "extra charges" apply for your order. read more