The reservation was made well in advance. Our families recently gathered to celebrate a special birthday. I believe Juan, a petite and soft-spoken gentleman, was our server's name, as it was shown on our check. First, our group arrived a few minutes early, and Juan, along with another employee, was somewhat rude as they stood by the bar and pointed us to our table. They didn't even walk us over, as most restaurants do. Juan then hurried back to focus on presenting the daily specials. My pet peeve is that Juan should have mentioned the cost of "tonight's specials" so customers wouldn't have to ask. The attitude of 'if you had to ask, you can't afford it' isn't acceptable. He also didn't tell us whether the special was available in half portions -- we had to ask to clarify that he took the order as we intended. The appetizers and main courses were inconsistent. We ordered a wide variety of salads, appetizers, specials, and regular entrees. The most disappointing dish was the lasagna, which arrived very soupy. We were not impressed by our waiter's lack of acknowledgment of our table's special birthday. Our birthday girl's dessert was purchased -- it wasn't even complimentary. It wouldn't have been difficult to add a small candle. Not even a 'Happy Birthday' was written on her dessert plate. It left us all feeling flat from our arrival at the restaurant to the end of our meal. The only enjoyable moment was the live accordion music, which played toward the end of the evening. Our party was a large tab for them that evening. Needless to say, our next family gathering will be at a different place. read more

Luna Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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We came here again to try their wine pairing dinner ( frank family vineyards) . It was great! the appetizer were perfect! Loved the champagne, Chardonnay and Merlot were spot on. I don't have the years, but I'm sure they were Frank family wines . As usual our dinner was superb and Habib was able to make my dietary needs fused with the nights theme effortlessly. Bravo .. our server was excellent and very personable and of course the ambience was that it just felt good to be there. Habib makes you feel welcome. read more

Luna Restaurant - Our desserts! - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Great spot for lunch or dinner! Been here several times for work lunches and never disappoints. The focaccia they bring is so good! Wonder if it's made on site? Had beet salad and soup of the day - lentil soup! Great service, Great food. Great ambiance. Will be back! read more

The fried calamari appetizer was overcooked and the calamari came out in clumps. I would not order it again. However, the cioppino was excellent with lots of seafood and an excellent sauce. We asked for extra bread so we could dip the bread in the sauce. The tiramisu was also excellent. Because we knew it was good we didn't finish our cioppino so we would be able to eat the tiramisu. read more

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I came here for lunch with my daughter. I was very happy their air conditioner was keeping the restaurant cool and comfortable. I hate dining in a hot restaurant. Our server/bartender was friendly. He made a refreshing mocktail for me. I can't remember the name... but it had peach and lime flavor. While waiting for our entrees, we were served with complimentary focaccia bread. It was light and airy. We shared a mista salad. It was very good with lots of nuts. I ordered the Salmon entree with champagne mushroom dill sauce. YUM!!! The veggies had a nice cinnamon flavor and the mashed potatoes were creamy. My daughter ordered a "surprised" Chicken... she couldn't decide Marsala or piccata sauce. Our server picked the Marsala sauce. It was rich and flavorful. It was a tad too sweet for me. The owner came over to check on us. He informed us of a Moroccan Dinner Night with belly dancers. The event is a 4-course meal. It's sounds like fun and something different to experience. If you are interested, you'll need to call the restaurant for dates and reservations. read more

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I walked in looking very out of order as i had just gotten off a 13 hour shift, the server seated my right away without even a second thought. I had to dash to my car to quickly grab my wallet and he had no problem! once i got my food, it was exceptional. the best italian i've had to date! Also about half way in, a man with an accordion set up and began playing. the ambiance was through the roof, everything was amazing. as i write this im ordering the affogato and i expect it to be as amazing as everything else. The price is actually a lot cheaper than you'd think, only about 26$ average for the entrees! and all deserts are 12$! read more

Luna Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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Went here for my birthday and had a mixed experience. Our waiter was very nice at first, shared the specials, and was attentive throughout dinner. After we declined dessert, I saw him walk out of the restaurant with his backpack and assumed he was taking a break. However, he never came back, and no one checked on our table afterward. We later found out he had gone off shift without transitioning us to another server or closing out the table, so the manager eventually helped us. The food was good overall, but every dish had a very similar honey-style sauce, so the flavors felt repetitive. Nice meal overall, but probably not somewhere I'd return to. read more

Tonight we celebrated my husband's birthday at Luna's and it was exceptional! The service was the best - the wait staff watched all of the customers and ignored no one! Instead of looking away, as many restaurant workers do - busy, distracted, or whatever.... all of the waiters looked right at us, asked if we needed anything, and made us feel like valued customers! They were patient, kind, informative and helpful too! I am inquisitive - I ask questions. Every question I asked was politely and fully answered. This meant how I would like to adapt the salad with dressing on the side, Could I opt out of the fabulous sauce on the veal shank (I just prefer no gravy)... and our waiter asked if we would like to share a salad. He was very patient with us figuring out exactly what we wanted to order, and it was perfect and delicious! Beet salad - but way more than beets! In the center of the plate was am exotic selection of fresh lettuces. Dressing the greens was a generous serving of goat cheese with just enough crunchy bread crumb topping. And of course - the beets! They were perfectly cooked red and golden beets, again in a generous and just right portion size! We ordered the dressing on the side, and the salad by itself was delicious! Adding just a bit of dressing brought out the beauty of the flavor of the beets, while the greens and toppings completed the fabulous taste! And the food - it was absolutely THE BEST! We both ordered braised lamb shanks and the lamb melted in my mouth. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection - most tasty! The creamy, smooth potatoes sat under the lamb shank, catching the tasty drippings and making each bite YUM! The portions were generous and just the right size! Surrounding the gorgeous lamb shank was a beautiful serving of fresh, roasted veggies! The zucchini was cooked to perfect "just slightly crunchy", while the gorgeous butternut squash retained it's deep orange hues and slightly sweet, deep flavor. Carrots rounded out the veggie selection, and again - perfectly cooked! This beautiful dish was garnished with micro-greens - flavorful and fresh, with a bit of crunch too. The "house" bread... it was so light and airy, with a beautiful grain. The golden crust was crunchy and begged to "sop up" the lamb shank's flavorful drippings and gravy. Yes, a wonderful dinner at a "new to us" place that we will be going back to. The owner was so nice and fun to just chat a bit with! The wait staff was knowledgeable, attentive and busy! The bar does a great business, fun to watch and try another night.... we were ready to get the check and head out.... when my husband was served a deliciously beautiful slice of tiramisu with a candle atop. Thank goodness no one sang Happy Birthday... at this age we were just happy to have such a wonderful dining experience with great food! The birthday dessert was SO YUMMY, we need to come back and include dessert too! read more

Came in for a quick lunch and this place is good. Ordered the seafood special which was Mahi Mahi and it was flaky and flavorful. The piccata sauce they put over the top was extremely nice. I would have liked a bigger side portion of veggies, but it was good. Service was a tad slow as I need to ask for water and pepper, but overall this place was good. Parking can be found on the streets but there is no dedicated lot. On a hot day like it was the AC works like a charm :) read more

Luna Restaurant - Seafood Special: Mahi Mahi - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Staff were friendly right from the moment we walked in. Great music playing. We really enjoyed the garlic bread, crab ravioli, or chicken Marsala!! We wanted to try the tiramisu but unfortunately they were out for the day. We went with some other desserts, the Spumoni and limoncello were a good back up. read more

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I have been here many times, but last night was a disappointment. One of my girlfriends took me out for my birthday dinner. I had taken her out last year for her birthday at Luna and at the end of the evening she was presented a lovely dessert on the house . Really pleased us both. No acknowledgment of my birthday last evening,even seeing gifts on the table which (Habib the owner)moved to make room for our plates. We both ordered the mushroom ravioli, which we had the last time. This time the raviolis had been cooked ahead of time because they were dry on the edges. We should've sent it back, but we didn't. Both of us are very good cooks so we know how easy it is to cook raviolis. I also cash purchased two containers of minestrone soup to go after we were finished our meal. I gave the server a $20 bill and all that came back was four dollars which means they kept the additional change. I didn't want to make a big deal about it, but, you don't round up and keep the change. We will look for another place to celebrate our birthdays. read more

Wednesday night our dinner out with friends at Luna was interesting. Our entrees were delicious, yet not served at the same time. First, two pastas for the gentleman arrived, followed ten minutes later by a yummy lamb shank for one lady, then a tasty serving of veal for the other lady about five minutes later. Parmesan for the pastas arrived with the veal... Our server was very nice, yet brought another serving of wine we didn't order, since we already had wine, but he poured the extra serving into one of our glasses. Of course, we thought it was a nice gesture for serving our entrees late, but no...we were charged for the extra glass of wine. We think he was confused about who ordered extra wine. Then our server brought us a complimentary slice of tiramisu, which was delicious and shared between the four of us. We really like this restaurant, and the food is wonderful and the prices are reasonable. Street parking is free. The ambiance is fine, too. We enjoyed ourselves and left a nice tip. We hope our server gains some experience for the next time we visit read more

The food was amazing. I had the beef stew and peso for lunch. Eduardo gave excellent customer service. The restaurant had a very nice vibe.

Delicious food and great service. I really appreciate the wonderful ambiance which is perfect for when you really want to talk to your dinner companion! On my recent visit, my friend and I had a lot of catching up to do and we could hear each other speaking. Our server was very patient with us as we were not ready to order right away or leave after we finished eating. There were not others waiting for us to leave, thankfully. The live piano player was just the right touch. read more

A hidden gem and our new go to spot for Italian! First time we went, service was kind of slow but our friends who have frequented here said it's not their usual ways to be slow. We were so pleased with the food that it made us still decide on returning and really liking it here. Our server was awesome too and I get the feeling he picked up that our service was a little slow with the food coming out so he gave us a little complimentary tasting of an espresso shot which was sweet. We returned here on a Sunday shortly after they opened so it wasn't busy and our service was quick, server was super friendly, and food was amazing again. I don't normally crave Italian like that but this spot has sure made our list of go to's in our area. read more

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Luna is my local favorite Italian restaurant. Enjoyed a lovely dinner on our recent trip. My wife loved her chicken pesto dish. We split the beet salad, which was perfect size to split. My dinner was the special - a nice rib eye perfectly cooked (med-rare) with a great mushroom sauce, tasty baked bread, lovely veggies and potatoes on the side. The delicious Lemoncello desert finished the most excellent meal. Oh, lest I forget...they also serve a great Manhattan. Can't wait to return! read more

Luna is a great Local restaurant for us to go to. Friendly staff awaits you. I wasn't that impressed my last time eating there as I felt the portion size definitely decreased. I had the short ribs with mash potatoes and I had minimal mash potatoes with minimal sauce. Like 3 fork bites worth, it was an imbalanced portion paired with my short ribs and minimal burnt vegetables. I based this from my previous visit as I had the same dish with no issues. Totally love this menu item as it's so good! read more

Great food, but the space was uncomfortably hot (no AC) and extremely loud with live accordion music. Service was slow, we were one of the first parties seated (party of 4) but we had to ask for our food as other patrons who arrived after us were served first. Most concerning, my elderly uncle was injured by the heavy bathroom door, which swung shut on him, causing bruising and bleeding. He asked for a bandage but the staff had no first aid supplies and offered no assistance. The restroom setup didn't seem ADA compliant. Hoping the restaurant addresses these safety and comfort issues. My aunt and uncle used to be frequent patrons but we won't be coming back. read more

We had 9 people to dine. Come to find out the chief and own was on vacation. My son's fish was under cooked and my grandaughter,s pasta was burnt. My grandson asked for his steak to be medium, but was bloody. He ate his anyway. My ravioli were fine. This is the first time this happened. Im sure because they were both on vacation. Another couple had the same complaint. Please get better. Your restaurant is to good for this to happen. read more

My favorite Italian restaurant in the Concord/Pleasant Hill area! The mushroom ravioli and goat cheese garlic bread are amazing. The crab & artichoke ravioli is also good, but I personally like the mushroom ravioli more. I also really liked the tiramisu with a mango and other fruit sauce. read more

Food and Service was excellent. Not too many Italian restaurants in the Concord area but this was great. I had the Gamberi with creamy parmesean sauce and my husnand had the scampi risotto. We had the garlic bread with parmesan, cream of brocolli soup, mista salad which we shared. Hands down they had the best tiramisu ever. And their cocktails.. they don't hold back. Thanks so much Luna Restaurant - We will be back!! read more

To start off, our server V (Viraj) welcomed my partner and I the second we walked into the restaurant. He sat us down and gave us his recommendations and the daily specials. He took care of us from start to finish, not a single need was unmet. The ambiance was wonderful, warm, inviting, and playing live music that gave it a very homey feeling. From the appetizers to the dessert, everything Viraj recommended to us was excellent and we will definitely come again. Props to the chef, the owners, and everyone who took such good care of us! read more

Luna Restaurant - Dessert & Drinks - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Had a lunch at Luna with co workers. Place is very quiet, roughly a dozen tables. Service was prompt and friendly. Waters were kept constantly filled. Everyone cleaned their plates. Only one picture however. The gnocchi with spicy sauce was amazing. Very rich. My coworkers enjoy their chicken sandwich with soup of the day and the creamy pesto pasta. The bread while served cold/room temp seemed fresh however the butter was served cold so you had to warm it by holding the foiled packet in your hands. Most likely will get food from here again soon. Portion sizes were perfect and yes they do offer lunch sizes. read more

Luna Restaurant - Gnocchi comes with peas and sausage in a spicy sauce. (Ordered mine no mushroom) - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Cute little restaurant that I have been to a few times and enjoyed their Primavera Pasta with the Alfredo sauce and chicken...except for last night. The dish is supposed to be served with mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, zucchini and tomatoes. My dish came with two tiny-pieces of zucchini, carrots, and butternut squash. Nothing else as it was listed on the menu. The chicken was so overdone. We asked the waiter if we got the correct dish. When he checked with the chef, he was told the reason the dish was made completely different was because she was having a long day. What?I don't know that means when we were there for a 6 PM dinner. Super disappointing!! I strongly suggest you double check what you order against what they say on their menu. read more

Luna Restaurant - Primavera pasta with none of the vegetables that was listed on the menu - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Habib owner and chef is so welcoming. Visits every table several times throughout service, checking in with each guest. Food is exceptional, delivered with superior attention to detail. Everytime I've visited his team has demonstrated 5 star service consistently. Intimate and beautiful with an experienced bar staff and impressive wine list. Prices reasonable. Every plate a work of art. Can't say enough good things about this gem of a restaurant in downtown concord. Truly a treasure. 5 star. Deserves a Michelin star and James Beard award! Thank you Habib for nourishing my family with love and culinary excellence. read more

My girlfriend and I had the most amazing experience at Luna this evening. The atmosphere was totally welcoming, and we sat at the bar where V took incredible care of us. We sat for appetizers and desserts and it was so lovely to have a mom's night out with a wonderful ambiance. Between the music and the cocktails and the service, we had the most incredible night. Thanks, V! read more

Wow! Hospitality was amazing, Amazing food We ordered goat cheese garlic bread Stuffed mushrooms Crab ravioli Lasagna Chicken picatta 10/10 recommend trying these dishes. 5 star service and hospitality read more

We had a family gathering at Luna and had the most marvelous time! teh owner and our waiter, V, were fantastic! The food was great and I highly recommend this place!! read more

The presentation of the food and drinks was excellent and tasted great! I saw the owner, Habib, acknowledge every table and was very welcoming. Staff was attentive. We will be back! read more

Luna Restaurant - Expresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Stopped in for lunch in between house showings & was not disappointed. Staff is friendly & fun to talk to & the place is super cute! I started with a glass of bubbles & had the crab stuffed mushrooms & the seafood risotto, both were beautiful and delicious! Finished with a crème brûlée & a double espresso. It just so happened to be 90 something outside so it was very hot but as a Cuban, you know nothing stops us (or Italians for that matter) from having a cafecito even when it's like the Sahara outside ‍ read more

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Great little restaurant that's been around for a long time. Same consistent service and quality. Very friendly staff and the owner will often come out of the kitchen to say hi to all. read more

Service was terrific. These were solid tasty American Italian dishes. I had the salmon with a cream mushroom sauce, which was seasoned well. My patriots had the cioppino, and I think she was almost about to lick the plate, and the special day, which was halibut. That plate was wiped clean too. We went for a very late lunch so we ended up overlapping there couple of hours being closed between lunch and dinner. But the servers were terrific about that. read more

Luna Restaurant - Profiteroles made in house. They got the choux dough perfectly. - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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Here for a work dinner. While our group RSVP was for 5pm, our main entrees did not come out until 7:30pm. My salmon, although tasty (potentially from hunger), was cold. I asked my colleague about her plate of salmon and she confirmed hers was cold. We asked others at our table who had different entrees if they had any issues, theirs were nice and warm. My colleague asked 3 different staff members for an order of soda since they kept forgetting to come back. Third time was the charm. It took 1.5 hours from the first time she ordered before she actually received her drink. One of my colleagues had the crab ravioli, and they took one bite and couldn't stomach the flavor. While it might have been a busy evening for them due to the event at Todos Santos as well as our large group dining, that's poor organization and planning on the part of the restaurant. Never okay to serve cold food. By the time we all finished our dinner, 8pm-ish. We were served desserts in to-go boxes since we overstayed our reservation time. Even though our meal orders came out late. Definitely reconsider this place if you plan on having 30+ people attend. From experience, although they can accommodate (seating for 30+ group), their kitchen and team cannot (cold plates). read more

I travel frequently and eat out often but rarely leave reviews. Upon entering Luna restaurant in Concord we were greeted by friendly staff and live accordian music that created a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Our appetizers, dinner and dessert were at a level you would expect from a fine dining establishment but without the exorbitant prices. We will definitely be eating at Lunas everytime we are back in town. I'm already looking forward to my next next visit to Concord and my next delicious meal at Luna. :) read more

Good service, mediocre food. One questionable practice. Calamari was right, stuffed mushrooms were tasty. We were warned abt the burrata from guest at next table. They said not enough tomatoes or balsamic. Entrees went downhill. Chicken parm tasted good but just nothing magical. Not crunchy, no spaghetti underneath. Cioppino was tasteless (as reported by my partner) They are just in the motion of pouring more wine into your glass when they ask "more wine?" A little pressured i would say. I was confused (free?) and just went w it and of course, got charged for 2 glasses. Line out the door when we left. They do well in Corcord. I see that. With the ratings and the ppl. It wasnt terrible. It was just mediocre and expensive, not a great combo. Go to the burmese restaurant a bit further down. Its excellent. read more

This was my first time here and I had an amazing experience. Our server V took care of us and ensured that we were having a great experience there. The appetizers were amazingly all delicious. I recommend the stuffed mushrooms and mushroom gnocchi. It was by far the best. As far as the entree we had the specials and it was above our expectations. I 100% recommend this restaurant if you're in the Concord area! Thank you V! read more

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Food is good but just left dinner on a Saturday night for a 6:30pm reservation,we left the restaurant at 8:45 pm. We felt ignored for at least half the time. The restaurant did not seem full but they must be understaffed bc it took forever to get anything including food,water,bill. The prices and portions are not bad but the service was not good. The steak had too much fat / grizzle on it. Felt pushed to get appetizers. Had to finally flag someone down to get the bill. Good restaurant for a birthday if you don't mind a wait. read more

Great service. Host was more than accommodating and the live accordion music was lovely. The food was amazing as well, with a great presentation accompanying every dish we ordered. Would recommend! read more

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We enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner at Luna. We were a party of six and had the best experience! The hospitality, the quality of the food, and the strolling accordion player all contributed to an A plus experience! Luna is Concord's best kept secret! Give them a try, you will be happy you did! read more

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The food was spectacular. The service was top-tier. I would rated a 10 out of 10 the ambience was wonderful old charm Italy. read more

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