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    Pasta Moon

    4.0 (1.9k reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pasta Moon Clam Chowder
    Steph L.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday. It came with complimentary bread which was fluffy. I got the pappardelle pancetta pasta which the waiter said had been on their menu the longest. The sauce was delicious it was creamy savory but not too sour like most red sauce pastas are. We also got a clam chowder which had real clams with the shell which we appreciated. The pizza was thin crust. The ambiance of the restaurant was well lit and spacious. They also had additional seeing in their green house like seating area which I hope to sit in next time. There were also cozy 2 seater booths perfect for a date. Large parking lot in the back as well. 5/5 pappardelle pancetta pasta 3.5/5 sausage pizza 4/5 clam chowder

    Rib eye
    Christine V.

    Came with a party of 13 for my nephews 20th birthday. We were a little rowdy but the staff was absolutely amazing. We had a semi private room which we didn't have to ask for. The food was great, didn't care for the bread much though. A traditional sourdough would have been better. I definitely recommend however.

    Tagliatelle Bolognese
    Katie R.

    Came here for a celebratory dinner with some family. It's a little bit of nicer spot and made celebrating an occasion feel more special. There are a bunch of different seating areas and the one we were in we had almost to ourselves. It was a little more quiet and closed off than the main dining room. There were four of us, and with so much on the menu we wanted to try, we opted to share a bunch of things from the menu. To start we got the Nectarine salad and Squash blossoms. Nectarine salad was a hit, and the squash blossoms were good, but not my personal favorite. For mains we got the Pappardelle Pancetta, Swordfish (special for the day), Spinach linguine with Manila clams, and Tagliatelle Bolognese. The Pappardelle Pancetta was one of the best pastas I've ever had. I was glad there was plenty of it to go around, because upon my first bite of it, it was favorite thing I had tried and I knew I'd be wanting a lot more of it. The Bolognese was also good and the pasta was cooked perfectly, but after having the Pappardelle Pancetta, it just couldn't stand up to it for me. The Spinach linguine with Manila clams was a little disappointing. The dish wasn't super flavorful and didn't feel all that cohesive. It did come with some big clams which was nice, but I would personally skip this one next time. Swordfish would've been a good size for 1 or 2 to share if you were getting other things as well. Fish is always hard to split amongst that many people. It was quite good though, as was the sauce it was served atop. Service was great, and after trying a few wines we found one we liked to enjoy the bottle of. Excited to some back and get the Pappardelle Pancetta again!

    Roma M.

    We were a large party (9 people ) and we made advance reservations here for a birthday celebration. We were given an almost private room with beautiful Christmas decorations. We started with some drinks which were really good and appetizers. The fried Brussels sprouts were so light and crunchy, we loved them ! We got a bunch of entrees - the butternut squash ravioli was really good, so was the pizza. Overall food was amazing and we had a great time ! For dessert we ordered the pear and ice cream dessert, tiramisu and molten chocolate cake. All of those were also amazing. Good experience and will definitely come back when we're in the area.

    Linguini Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
    Kevin A.

    Good service and great food. Homemade pasta was nice. Place has nice decor which gives like a coastal modern farmhouse feel. One of HMB's best!

    Michael F.

    Recommended by a friend. Nice, classy Italian restaurant on Main St with lots of parking in the lot out back. Went at 5pm on a Wednesday and not crowded. Good service and selection. I went with the Pappardelle and really enjoyed the creamy sauce with perfectly cooked pasta to go with a good glass of full bodied Italian red wine that I haven't tried before. My buddy had the bolognese pasta and enjoyed it, too. Complimentary bread was tasty, too, and helped digest the saucy rich pasta dishes....two types and soft bread, including one that looked like a wheat based focaccia, with olive oil and balsamic or butter on the side. Definitely would go back if looking for a nice dinner in the area.

    Inside
    Lisa X.

    After strolling and shopping nearby we came over to Pasta Moon for dinner. We had previously been to their old location many years before, but haven't been back until now. This new location is a lot grander and more beautiful with a parking lot in the back. But even with the parking lot, we had to park across the street because the lot was full at the time we arrived. We checked in and got seated outside with my pup, the heat lamp was turned on for us as it was chilly. Complimentary bread with olive oil and vinegar provided to our table. My friend got the pea & fava. It was delicious, light and refreshing. I got the Pasta Moon Clam Chowder which is a New England Clam Chowder with pancetta. It's really good. Got lots of clam meats and the pancetta adds a great texture and flavor to it. For entree, my friend got the Spaghetti Puttanesca and I got the Center-cut pork chop. She said that spaghetti puttanesca was really delicious with lots of mussels. I really like the pork chop, but it was a bit too sweet with the stuffed pear. The corn puddin is like cornbread. I like it! We skipped dessert. Service was pleasant. Located on Main between Monte Vista Lane and Bloom Lane.

    Meyer lemon dessert
    Janae L.

    I loved everything about this restaurant! I came with my family including an 8&10 year old even after reading reviews that they weren't very kid friendly. I found the exact opposite to be true! The hostess complimented by boys dressed up styles they had kids menus and crayons and our server was very kind when my son spilled a little water. I would say very family friendly ambiance. All of our food was delicious except we did not enjoy the Caesar salad. It was just too heavy on the anchovies for our taste but presentation was nice. The lemon dessert was phenomenal. My family fought for bites!

    Roasted beets salad
    Joyce K.

    Great decor, calm vibes, disappointing experience. Had this place on my to go list. So when my friend was in town and staying in Half-Moon Bay, we jumped to make reservations for a party of 3 for Thursday at 6:30 pm. The decor of this place was beautiful, given the string lights and their preparation for Valentine's Day. What we ordered: - Ribollitta ~ a light vegetable soup for a starter. Served with bread at the bottom of the soup bowl, the texture of the soggy, spongy untoasted white bread was unappealing. - Affettati Platter ~ this was a miss. Roasted garlic was served whole and refrigerated cold. When attempting to retrieve the roasted garlic cloves, only oil came out, which was packed away and transferred to our grapes. Large Parmesan slices were served. We even got rind on a piece. - Roasted Beets Salad ~ refreshing appetizer for the table to share, burrata was very smooth and creamy, which added to the fresh texture of the beets. - Pappardelle Pancetta ~ for a dish recommended by three different servers, this dish was disappointing. Despite the fragrant ingredients listed in this dish, the flavor fell flat, and we had to confirm with each other that we didn't really taste anything. The pasta itself, however, was made beautifully and retains the perfect texture. - Pear and prosciutto de Parma pizza ~ the thin style crusted was great for texture and crunch. However, the pizza's flavor also fell flat. With caramelized onion and pear serving as the sweet components to pair with the prosciutto, the sweetness wasn't detected, nor was the saltiness from the prosciutto. All in all, our experience at this place was disappointing. Texturally, the dishes were great! Crunchiness from the pizza was satisfying. And the perfect bite/bounce to the pasta supports their statement that pasta is made fresh every day. However, the entire experience left us questioning if our taste buds were off or if the dishes lacked flavor and salt. Maybe we went on an off day, but would not return even if in the area.

    Amy K.

    Went to Pasta Moon this weekend with family and had a lovely experience overall. The decor was super cute and cozy, still dressed up with Christmas touches, which made it feel festive and warm. The pasta is definitely the standout here. We ordered the pappardelle ragù and a mushroom pasta (can't remember the exact name), and both were well executed and flavorful. That said, it did feel a bit pricey for the portion sizes. We also tried a pizza, which was solid and enjoyable, though not particularly memorable. Overall, I'd recommend coming here specifically for the pastas..they're the highlight of the menu.

    Fava beans and olive oil and mint lemon
    Lizzie S.

    I've been coming to Pasta Moon through multiple phases of my life. I grew up coming here with my dad and brother after we spent the day at a Half Moon Bay beach at their old location (they've since moved.) I came here with my new grad friends on a day trip from SF early in the pandemic. And I came here recently with my partner on a long weekend day trip down to HMB! We parked on a residential street a few blocks away and walked, but they have a nice parking lot. Service is very good and friendly and I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time just in case. Both the interior and exterior are elevated yet welcoming. They have fresh seafood, yummy free bread, unique drinks, and a pretty nice charcuterie board. With my partner, we shared 2 pastas: Tagliatelle Scallop - Sweet Com, Smoked Prosciutto, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Lemon, cilantro ($42) and Linguine Ahi Tuna * Garlic, Anchovy, Capers, Oil Cured Olives, Red Chili Flakes, EVOO, Lemon Garlic Toasted Bread Crumbs ($38). Both were house made, delicious, and different. I preferred the overall flavor of the tagliatelle scallop, but the unique linguine of the ahi tuna linguine was better overall pasta. Portions were large and they did not skimp on seafood when they could've in the linguine, but the overall number of scallops were lacking in the tagliatelle (though the scallops were large.) Flavors were good and not overwhelming. My one complaint is when eating outside, there was a pesky bee! Will keep coming back.

    Audra F.

    Food was amazing! The wine list was long but the server helped us choose the perfect most tasty Italian wine. I got the Pappardelle Pancetta and my guest got the bolognese and we both loved it. We also split a Caesar salad which was 10/10. The environment was gorgeous and incredibly clean. We had a wonderful time.

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    Gwendolyn M.

    One of my favorite places to dine. The Restaurant is located downtown Half Moon Bay and reservations are strongly recommended. Free parking. They are open every day 5pm to 8:30 or 9pm on some days. On the weekends open for lunch from 11:30 -2:00. Went for lunch today, we had the Clam Chowder, Ceasar Salad, Salt Spring Mussels and the Tagliatelle Bolognese. I've eaten here quite a few times and have never had a bad meal. They are a little pricey as they are an upscale Italian restaurant but well worth it.

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    Made a reservation for Friday evening. Amazing food. Fast service. Pricing is reasonable. I will definitely be back!

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    Wonderful food, wine, cocktails and service. The ambience in this building is spectacular.

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    Would take out be available on Easter Sunday? I'm looking for a place to get some food before…

    Does the restaurant require proof of vaccination?

    No but there is outdoor seating with heaters and the restaurant has placed indoor tables distanced and the establishment is a large space

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Dogs are acceptable when dining outside/patio. Service dogs are, of course, allowed to enter with their human parent. There is a neighborhood "stray" dog, a little guy, though, he loves to mark his territory near other dogs. It's funny. LoL.

    Is the clam chowder gluten free?

    The menu doesn't have a gluten-free Clam Chowder. They do have GF pasta and pizza. You may also suggest they add GF Clam Chowder to the menu. If enough people ask, they'll likely add it 🙃

    Are there gluten free pasta options?

    Yes, we have gluten free pasta, pizza and bread.

    Is there a kid's menu?

    Yes

    Are dogs welcomed?

    Yes! There is 1 table...inside!

    Who's the artist of the painting (people swimming) at your restaurant?

    Imported.

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