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    It's Italia

    3.8 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Brunch menu front
    Christine S.

    Great experience from start to finish. The hostess and entire team were genuinely warm and attentive throughout the meal, which really set the tone. It is a family owned spot that clearly cares about quality and consistency. Everything felt thoughtful, fresh, and well executed. We had the steak and eggs, cooked perfectly and beautifully seasoned, and the Scavezzacollo pizza, which was an amazing combination of ingredients with just the right amount of heat. The Caesar salad stood out as well with crisp baby gem lettuce, classic anchovy dressing, Parmesan crisps, and sliced Asiago and Manchego. Located conveniently on Main Street and makes for a great start or end to a day in Half Moon Bay. Views of Main Street from the front, and a more intimate bar setting in the back. A great choice for dinner, weekend brunch, or a special occasion. Highly recommend.

    Sitting too close to the front of the restaurant.
    David V.

    Had dinner here last night and unfortunately it was lack luster. The foccacia bread was lacking flavor and the olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasted rancid (possibly the olive oil was going bad). The little gems Caesar salad was good but little or no anchovy taste was present. I ordered the Halibut special and the fish was tasty however, the mashed potatoes were incredibly salty. I almost sent it back but didn't because the Halibut was fresh and was good. I do have a problem when servers are not using a serving tray. The busser was bringing water glasses to the table in open hands and not using a tray. The food runners were not using a serving tray. It's the cold and flu season and some staff were wiping there noses on their shirt sleeves. This is not creating a healthy restaurant environment. The restaurant was drafty and cold and we were sitting too close to the door and the hosts stand for seating customers. The tiramisu was very good but after getting home I had to drink a lot of water to flush out the salt from the mashed potatoes. Hoping the next visit to It's Italia, will be a better experience.

    Halibut speciall
    Joan T.

    Food was delicious! I had the halibut special with mashed potatoes and artichoke hearts. 3 of our 5 guests got the burger and loved it and the potatoes. We shared Brussels sprouts and calamari appetizers and desserts, all excellent!

    Pasta with vodka sauce
    Lin M.

    Came back a second date and had an equally great experience. I had the pasta with vodka sauce and my partner had the chicken Marsala. Both were delicious. For an appetizer we had the wedge salad again and the mushrooms!

    It's Italia's Pomponio Ranch Burger
    Everett L.

    Came for lunch. It was really nice inside and they offered us fresh foccacia bread. The soup was delicious

    8 oz. Gorgonzola Filet Mignon
    Saya N.

    We were her over the Pumpkin Festival weekend and stopped by right after they opened. Although there were tables available, it was about an hour wait due to reservations so we ended up sitting at the bar. Ordered a couple Carajillo Cocktails; Giusti Farms Brussel Sprouts; 8z Char Grilled Filet Mignon; Slow Roasted Short Ribs; and the Pumpkin Brulee for dessert. The food was good but not great - brussel sprouts were really soft but the addition of pomegranate seeds were nice; the potato manchego was rich and more tasty than the filet; short ribs were tender but needed more flavor and sadly we couldn't taste any pumpkin in the brulee. Service is what you expect from sitting at the bar - wanted to like this place more but could have been better especially for the price paid.

    Seafood Risotto
    Ranisha P.

    We showed up an hour early before opening. Online it says they open at 4 but a host saw us waiting and let us know that they open at 5pm on weekdays which was helpful so we went a couple restaurants down and found a wine bar. Once we made it back we were seated immediately and the ambiance was really nice. Christmas decorations are up and it felt cozy! They do have a tv by the bar which is nice if you're interested in sports! We ordered a bottle of wine and were offered some bread. The bread was soft and dense! Definitely one of my favorite breads and they're pretty big. Food was quick as well! We ordered the seafood risotto and the mushroom risotto! I really appreciated that our food came out together and they were hot! I was able to try both dishes and they were delicious! The portion sizing was also very nice! A great spot and great staff! New favorite restaurant :)

    Scavezzacollo Flatbread
    Lucy S.

    It's Italia has a cozy and classy ambiance. It's a great place for formal dinners but also casual enough to come with friends. We were greeted promptly and the service was great. It also wasn't too busy for a weekend night. I ordered the flatbread-- not sure what separates it from pizza but it did not disappoint. Seeing the food that our table got, they don't skimp on the meat. Overall a pretty pleasant experience.

    Calamari
    Emina S.

    Ordered takeout the other day to try a new (to us) Italian spot in HMB then went in person for dinner last night! Ordered: Mushroom Risotto, 2 Caesar Salads. Roasted Brussels (no bacon) + Brick Oven Prawns w Feta and Calabrian Chilis -- i thought the prawns would be dry by the description but they were more like shrimp scampi style. still really good! Caesar salad was ok but needs a punchier dressing. I'm not a fan of huge gem lettuce pieces but had to try it. Risotto was decent/good but could be creamier/cheesier. The sprouts were terrible. Last night we sat on the outdoor patio which was really pretty. Ordered: calamari to split which had 2 incredible sauces + Petrale Sole special w/ mashed potatoes and veggies + Paella special + minestrone soup + beet salad + tomato bruschetta + truffled focaccia balls + a bottle of white wine and a Generous Spirit cocktail for me. Calamari and the Sole special were incredible, as was my cocktail! Didn't try anything else but it all looked nice. Portions were large. Service was amazing. The staff work efficiently in unison and they made sure to rearrange some things for us outside as the rain started coming down so we got to enjoy the rest of our meal out there. Great spot for a no frills dinner of some classic foods. Seems like specials are daily/nightly!

    Menu
    Sasha P.

    We randomly had a late lunch here on our way into town before we checked into the hotel. Super cute inside, very friendly staff, and the menu looked pretty solid. It was very cold outside so my husband and I were both looking for something warm and comforting. The minestrone was exactly what I was hoping for - super flavorful, VERY hot, great flavor, fresh. The beet salad was gorgeous and I loved the sauce - it was honestly a nice little surprising dish. Spaghetti bolognese was solid - and again, came out nice and hot. Bread service was tasty and come on, bread is always a great treat. We ordered our drinks - a glass of Pinot Noir and a beer - but the server misunderstood and brought and opened the whole bottle of wine. Thankfully we were able to cancel the beer so we could share, and they let us take the rest of the bottle sealed with us to go to our hotel. Solid experience overall - and grateful we did not have to wait for a table!

    Front
    Terry O.

    We met a friend for lunch at It's Italia. At 1:00 it wasn't busy so it was easy to talk. This is a family owned restaurant and the owner, who is also the chef, puts a lot of personal touches on the menu. There were three of us eating and we decided to start with a refreshing Prosecco. One friend ordered the prawn and avocado panini with a Caesar salad. It had tiger prawns, avocado, cilantro savoy chipotle slaw, and aioli. I had the La Contessa panini with green salad. It included sundried tomato, burrata, basil, pesto, arugula, and aioli on focaccia. It was delicious. Sis went for the roasted citrus salmon that had garbanzo beans, cucumber, valbrese feta, fresh dill, oregano, lemon, and evoo. Both of the other diners really enjoyed their choices. Prior to the meal we had a tasty hunk of bread with vinegar and oil dipping sauce. The waitress was very friendly and knew the menu so she made helpful suggestions. There were very large windows that provided plenty of light and an outdoor seating area. It is was a delicious place to join a friend for lunch.

    alexis a.

    Went for lunch and a meeting with a coworker, and it was such a great experience! Our waitress was fantastic--attentive, intuitive, and really understood the vibe of the table. She offered some great suggestions, and we're so glad we took them. We shared the cauliflower and shishito peppers to start--both were absolutely delicious. We also ordered the peach and cream salad (a huge hit with my coworker--she couldn't stop raving about it!), the beet salad, and the Honey Bee pizza. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was spot-on and the food didn't disappoint. Will definitely be back!

    Crème brûlée French toast
    Andrea D.

    I love this place. The food is always delicious, everyone is nice, the decor and ambience is lovely & it's clean. Can I mention the bathrooms are always clean as well? Fresh flowers everywhere and I like their paper towels if I'm being honest, thick napkin/cloth types...they really think about every detail. We've been there twice now and they never disappoint. We've been for dinner (I had a life-changing peach salad over the summer...genuinely, I went out and bought bee pollen for salads at home) and now we've been for brunch, which was also delicious! My husband is a chef so he is pretty particular about his steaks, he said it was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I had the huevos rancheros, which was also yummy. We tried the scones which I thought were fantastic (good flavor, crispy on the outside and crumbly, but not dry). We skipped dessert and had the crème brûlée French toast instead. Was very good, but I would say I would have preferred it if they torched sugar on top to make it a full crème brûlée crunchy like top as opposed to (I think) just burning it a bit so it had a burned flavor. Not sure if that was on purpose or not so I wouldn't try that one again, but minus the burned flavor the other parts of the French toast were delicious. Last time I tried the gnocchi and was very good fresh but not good later (as it got quite oily & separated). If you like fried calamari, they have the best we have found in the Bay Area so far. Whatever batter they are using is perfection (perfectly flavored and crispy), the calamari always tastes fresh & the breading perfectly crumbles in your mouth and it's never oily or overcooked. All in all this place is great and we plan to go back next week, even though we live an hour away lol

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    Wonderful brunch and dinner options with quality cocktails. Great for friends and family.

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    Are reservations recommended for 2 people for Saturday lunch?

    Hello Wanda, it is always recommended to make a reservation for anytime you'd like to visit It's Italia. Thank you for your question, and we do look forward to welcoming you!!

    Where is your pizza menu?

    https://www.itsitaliarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/To-Go-Pizza-Menu-WInter-2024-1.29.24.pdf

    Do they accept walk in on weekday dinner without reservation?

    Yes, they accept walk-ins

    Are dogs allowed? and if they are is there any type of food for them?

    Dogs are allowed in the back on their patio. It's does have fireplaces and heat lamps. No dog specific items...but they will provide you with water. You can always share a Burger!!!

    What gluten free options do they have?

    The pizza. Kidding. Their penne pasta is gluten free.

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