Came here around 7pm because I was in the area and severely craving butternut squash ravioli. The restaurant was beautiful and spacious, and our servers were so welcoming and kind. If you take a look at my reviews, you might notice that I have been on the search for the best pesto gnocchi and the best butternut squash ravioli. The ravioli here at Pasta Moon most likely takes the #1 spot. I'm not sure what the crumble on top of the ravioli is, but it almost tasted like brown sugar. I was very impressed with how well the squash and mascarpone blended and tasted together. I honestly wanted to come back the next day. I also tried the bolognese: the pasta noodles were evidently fresh and very delicious. read more

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I had bookmarked Pasta Moon for a long time after hearing so many positive things, so we chose to come here for Mother's Day lunch. We were initially very excited, as the interior is beautiful, cozy, modern, and has such a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. It started with something simple: drinks. We were offered water, so we also asked for hot water and coffee in addition to iced water, but the busboy responded with, "I only do water," which was fine. However, the two water cups he brought were visibly dirty with stains both inside and out. We wanted to ask for replacements, but couldn't find him again for nearly 15 minutes. When our server came to take our order, we mentioned the cups, and she said she would ask the busboy to come over. About 15 minutes later, she returned with appetizers, but still no busboy. We asked again if someone could replace the cups, and she finally waved the busboy down. Even though he was already standing right beside our table, instead of addressing the issue directly, she pointed at us and told him to "ask them." When we explained the stains, the busboy initially argued and said, "I don't see it," and we had to point them out before he reluctantly agreed to replace the cups. Ironically, one of the replacement cups still had brown bits floating inside, but at that point we just gave up. During the meal, we also tried to order a cup of coffee. The server simply said, "hold on," and never came back. Throughout the entire lunch, she never once checked on our table, despite checking on nearby tables multiple times and repeatedly walking past ours. What stood out even more was overhearing another table next to us complain that they had been seated for 30 minutes and were still waiting to order. Instead of apologizing or showing any empathy, the server smiled and responded with, "good." By the end of the meal, we had to ask another staff member just to get our check. Only then did the server finally reappear and casually ask if we needed anything else. The food itself was average at best and nowhere near memorable enough to make up for the experience. Between the poor service, lack of attentiveness, and cleanliness concerns, this was deeply disappointing, especially for a place with such a strong reputation. Sadly, I don't think I would return or recommend it to others. read more

Pasta Moon - The hot water with brown bits and stain - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Despite the heavy rain, we traveled one hour to Pasta Moon for my celebratory Birthday luncheon. Where to begin? Location is very close to the shops and stores. But I love that Pasta Moon has a parking lot and the restaurant itself is very spacious. It's very charming and romantic, the lighting, the decor, and the space in between so that each table has privacy -- all very calming vibes. Very welcoming and relaxing environment. Our hostess was incredibly kind and bubbly. As we were first time diners at Pasta Moon; we asked about the entrees and she took the time to explain to us. We decided to go with the popular ones -- Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lobster Linguine and Tagliatelle Bolognese. All very popular entrees but my favorite was the Bolognese. I enjoyed trying the Butternut Squash Ravioli but it was my least favorite, the Lobster Linguine did have a fair share of lobster but the sauce was bland. I enjoyed the Tagliatelle Bolognese and that was my favorite entree. After lunch, we ordered the Mascarpone Cheesecake, this was so incredibly delicious. The best dessert ever -- cheesecake with chocolate sauce, with roasted nuts. Lovely dessert to end the meal! As we had celebrated my Birthday, before we left, our hostess gifted me a bag of biscottis. I appreciated the lovely gesture! I would definitely return in the future but I would try new entrees on the menu. read more

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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 read more

Pasta Moon - Pasta Moon Clam Chowder - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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. read more

Pasta Moon - Rib eye - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Adorable, classy, and tons of variety. Had the sweet ravioli which were divine. But the bread -- oh my goodness -- so great with the olive oil. Came for a private event and the back room is insanely cozy and the staff are very accommodating. If you're here for a conference or event, this is a great place for a dinner. read more

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. read more

Pasta Moon - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Pasta Moon is one of those places we keep coming back to--and that probably says more than any single dish. The tagliatelle bolognese alone is reason enough: slow-cooked, rich without being heavy, and paired with perfectly al dente pasta. The pappardelle pancetta (the one everyone--including the staff--raves about) is indulgent and crowd-pleasing, though I still reach for the bolognese. Fritto misto came with extra tentacles (they tried to accommodate--appreciated), the margherita pizza hits that sweet spot of thin crust + bright sauce + fresh basil + creamy buffalo mozzarella, and the ricotta cavalli is the sleeper no one talks about but absolutely should. The lasagna has a subtle kick and is one of those dishes you end up ordering a tray of for later. Service strikes that rare balance--warm, attentive, but never hovering--and the whole place just feels easy to settle into. Clean plate club, across the table. Not every dish is a knockout, but enough are--and the consistency, the comfort, and the "let's just go back" factor keep it firmly in our rotation. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Pasta Moon - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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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. read more

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I've written about my experience in an earlier review -- the food and service here are nice for HMB but unexceptional for Italian food in the Bay Area. Honestly, it was one of the more mid meals I've had recently, with slightly overcooked pasta coated in a fairly bland sauce. Beautiful views though! I was surprised to notice that their website lists an image of the Michelin Guide two stars. Pasta Moon has not earned any Michelin stars (and to my knowledge never has). They don't even have a Bib Gourmand distinction (less than a star but still an accolade). The restaurant is *listed* in the Michelin guide, which is a prestigious level of recommendation from Michelin, though below the distinction of Bib Gourmand or any number of stars. If you search reviews for this restaurant for "Michelin" you'll find a lot of people mention being under the impression that Pasta Moon had earned Michelin star(s), which I suspect they inferred from the use of this graphic on their site. I don't know if it's an accident -- like someone just grabbed a random Michelin graphic to put on the site to show they were listed in the guide, not realizing that the two stars indicate a level of award they have not received. However, it's functioning as misinformation, so I wanted to set the record straight. Pasta Moon: it's fine, but not Michelin starred or distinguished by any specific Michelin award. read more

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WOW! Everything was great! Service was phenomenal. I Love, Love their Pappardelle Pancetta and Tagliatelle Prawns. The Spaghetti Puttanesca looked wonderful, but unfortunately, some of the mussels tasted very fishy. Not surprised, mussels can go bad quite quickly! My advice is to be cautious when ordering this dish or inform the host/hostess. Clam chowder was great! My husband felt it was alright but I loved it~ Short Rib Bone Marrow Agnolotti was great plate to share. Oh, and get their affogato. I love how they add orange zest in there! *french kisses/* p.s. I'm delighted to see that the owner is a huge fan of birthday parties, especially when you bring in a cake! read more

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I love it. always elegant, always classy, always good service, and always enjoy my time! This is one of my go-to date night restaurants. Also love to take family here and have celebrated some great moments in life here, like hanging out with a bride the day before her wedding (group support calming some nerves and listening to some venting frustration), parent's birthday, anniversaries. FOOD- -The fries and oyster is delicious! Love all the sauce you can dip your bread in -calamari with dipping sauces - some fried seafood goodness -baked alaska - what a delight! fluffy marshmallow on top with lemon creme underneath. pretty sweet though but delightful read more

We came here excited to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted warmly and they even had a hand written note for us. They were accommodating to let us pick where we want to sit which I really appreciated. We sat down near a window and were greeted by our server. We quickly found out that he was new because he wasn't able to answer any of our questions. We were bummed by our service from the get go because we were coming to try a lot of things and have a bigger dining experience than normal. So from the first drink and appetizer, we just decided for ourselves without getting any help from the server. We ordered olives, bruschetta & clam shower to start. All were okay. Olives seemed a little old. Bruschetta taste was masked by the burrata cheese and served on a big piece of bread. Just many too. Clam chowder was delicious. It wasn't until the hostess came by to check on us to realize we didn't have any bread. So they served us after the appetizer. This made us realize they could have been short on staff or potentially our server was struggling to keep up. It has been slow with a few apologies. After my husband got the bolognese & I got the pappardelle. Both really good! I LOVE creamy tomato & mushrooms so it really was the perfect dish for us. My husband's drink was dry for along time with no ask for another one. So in a normal experience where he would have had 2, he enjoyed 1. Dessert was the best part! Truffle hazelnut cake. One of the best desserts I've ever had. Not the best experience for an anniversary dinner but most of the food was really good and I'm sure there are way more delicious items on the menu. read more

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This is god tier pasta. I came to celebrate my birthday with my family here and was surprised to find out the restaurant gained a Michelin recognition since the last time I came! Nestled in half moon bay, this restaurant has all the vibes and amazing service. The pasta is something I dreamed about for months and the main reason I decided to come back here for my birthday! Would come back here a million times more. Thank you for having me! read more

Pasta Moon - Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Food- 5 stars (especially the chocolate hazelnut cheesecake) Service- 5 stars as well Restaurant Management- Negative stars Reviewing this hidden gem of a restaurant in Half Moon Bay downtown is a big odd. It's known well to the locals and is a well kept secret. The restaurant is huge and beautifully decorated. It has all the vibes of a place you would dress up to go to eat at. We had an amazing time and the slow paced service actually worked great for us, we were relaxing after a foggy summer day at the beach. The soup, pastas and pizza were all awesome, so was the wine. The problem we ran into was when I discovered meat (ham) in my pasta, which I had ordered to be vegetarian. I had worked my way to the bottom of my pasta dish already and vegetarianism is a choice for me. I politely informed our waiter and he took the dish to the kitchen and then it was like hell unleashed. This lady (seemingly restaurant manager) came to our table and would not stop arguing that it was mushrooms and not ham in my dish. Again, I was polite and told her I know the difference between mushrooms and ham and my pasta dish was certainly cooked with ham, it wasn't just an erratic piece that landed in my dish. Long story short, this lady kept coming back to our table with more arguments and at point told us that staff would be fired because of the mistake they made and that was when we had enough- I had to tell her to leave us alone and let us enjoy our dessert, and not ruin a perfectly beautiful day and dinner for us. At which point she walked away angrily. Can't believe that a restaurant like Pasta Moon would let their manager unleash herself on customers this way. I have never had such an experience in all my life while dining across the globe. Shout out to our waiter, he kept things classy and was so kind as this whole drama was enfolding. I would love to go again at another time when we are in the area but am terrified of running into the angry lady again. read more

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Stopped by for Valentine's Day weekend with a stay at the ritz Carlton and this is what we chose for dinner and boy were we glad to find this gem! Grilled pork chop - 5/5: was out of this world -- perfectly cooked, juicy, with just the right amount of smoky char. It was so tender it practically melted in my mouth. Pappardelle pancetta- 5/5: Unreal. The pasta was clearly handmade, silky, and full of flavor. Every bite had that rich, salty goodness from the pancetta, perfectly balanced by a light, creamy sauce. Definitely would recommend this restaurant for an intimate dinner with your significant other. The chairs are in a v shape so couples can sit next to each other and the servers are attentive as well. Definitely look forward to coming back! read more

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Came here on a Saturday for a date night with the wifey. I made reservations the day of and we arrived 30 minutes early. They were able to seat us early which was nice. The inside of the restaurant has a really upscale feel to it which I appreciate. The food and drinks were good but since my family had been talking this place up, I had very high expectations which were not met. Don't get me wrong, everything was good. I was just expecting flavors that would blow my mind. I would recommend this place if you are visiting Half Moon Bay or driving through town read more

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This was a great restaurant with high quality pasta and an excellent date night ambiance. As for food, my boyfriend and I came on a Saturday night and had the crispy pork belly appetizer, caesar salad, linguini ahi tuna, bolognese and plum crisp. The crispy pork belly appetizer was a very interesting combination of hot peppers, herbs, plums and fish sauce, but somehow it all worked well together! I liked the uniqueness of the dish and the opportunity to try something new; my only gripe is that it felt like there was more plum than there was pork belly. We both liked the caesar salad, as it was a lighter, more vinaigrette-like dressing that was strong yet refreshing. Lastly, we both loved our pasta dishes, and cleaned our plates! Although it isn't a pasta dish I would seek out frequently, I loved the linguini ahi tuna. This was a generous serving size, the linguini was obviously hand crafted as it was tender but also texturally a little rough, and the seared tuna was VERY tender. I liked that this dish had a lot of anchovy, caper and garlic flavor but wasn't overly saucy. Lastly, we both enjoyed our wine choices of Italian Sauvignon Blanc and Nebbiolo--they were flavorful while still being light and not overwhelmingly complex for the meal. As for the ambiance, the restaurant was busy and lively but not overly loud or crowded. It's dimly lit without being dark, and feels cute / special with the twinkly lights hanging from the ceiling. We also loved the seating layout with the angled couples booths where we could essentially sit next to each other at the table and kind of have our own little space (this is our date night ideal!). Definitely can't wait to come back! read more

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EXCELLENT food. Great service! Sweet ambiance. LOVE that the owner is serving food AND bussing tables AND talking to customers. Bolognese was stunning and perfect! Scallop spaghetti was delicious! Caesar Salad was unforgettable. Chowder was delectable. Cocktails were curated to perfection. We went in Monday with live piano music and it was awesome. We WILL be returning! read more

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Had lunch here and the food was definitely the highlight. The fig and prosciutto pizza was very good with a nice mix of sweet and salty. The burrata bruschetta was really good too, fresh and flavorful without trying too hard. The inside is cute and has a nice vibe. Staff was okay. Not super friendly but not rude either, just kind of neutral. read more

We only got two dishes but we want to come back another time when we're hungrier! The lasagna was phenomenal (5/5 stars): amazing red sauce, the perfect amount of meat, a little too much cheese (but I always say that, I could imagine most diners would prefer more cheese), although the noodles were softer than American al dente. The mushroom-forward pasta dish (4.5/5 stars) had the best pasta I've had in years: so fresh and European al dente. The sauce was good (not my flavor profile, but my husband liked it) and I loved the pine nuts. I will add that I was really disappointed by the bread served while we looked at the menu - I thought it tasted exactly the same as the bread in Subway sandwiches, but my husband thought it was better than that (either 2/5 stars or 3.5/5 stars). The vibes were great - I loved the live piano music, always appreciate it when they box my food, and the waitstaff were kind and attentive. read more

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

In short, good but slow service, food is hit or miss, and the ambiance is nice and classy. Came on New Year's Eve and was sat down quickly. Bread took about 10/15 minutes, it was nice fresh and soft. They also brought over some type of stuffed cheese item to try which was really good. That got me excited for dinner and what is to come. Took another 20/30 minutes for our waiter to take our order which is where I started to get irritated. I appreciate them not rushing us out on new years but also, that was just way too long of a wait to order dinner. The short rib raviolis were delicious!! Meat was very tender and flavorful in a yummy sauce. The main course was definitely a miss. I got the wagyu steak which was very chewy. It was hard to even cut it. I could taste the flavor and the potential but it was definitely a miss. Desert was some type of fudge cake which was meh. My fault for ordering it cause I'm not the biggest fan of chocolate cake but still didn't wow me. read more

I believe that Pasta Moon must have a new manager because the service was the best that we have ever received. Just waiters on top of things and continuously checking up on us. It was definitely nice not have to constantly run people down. read more

Pasta Moon - Grilled salmon - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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

Our favorite restaurant in Half Moon Bay And my favorite dish is the seared tuna and pasta with a puttanesca sauce. Wonderful service and wonderful people read more

The food was decent, parking was easy to find, restaurant was beautiful. The service was absolutely terrible. We came in at our reserved time, got seated quickly, asked for diet cokes and when they came out to us they had a deeply fermented flavor. They almost tasted like they had alcohol in them. We asked them to take it back and bring out new ones and we didn't get an answer or response until after we had eaten dinner. The waitress confirmed that they did taste odd, but didn't offer to comp anything in our dinner. She stated that she would remove them off our bill but when the bill came they were still on, assuming that they thought we wouldn't check. I also had asked for my plate without pine nuts but it was brought out WITH pine nuts and had to be taken back. My sister in law had asked for Parmesan and three separate times was told they'd bring it out but they didn't bring it out until she was done with the dish and had asked a 4th time. Again, so many slip ups, so much negligence that could have resulted in very bad food reactions. Nothing in our meal was comped and they tried to overcharge, the food is simply not good enough to return to that service. read more

Pasta Moon - Pappardelle Pancetta - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Made reservations on a Friday night for a celebration. This would be fitting for a special occasion type of dinner and for what you're spending at an expensive restaurant, it's not bad value for appetizers, main dishes, and a drink. Service: It was excellent, our server was very attentive and friendly Ambiance: It felt like a cozy upscale restaurant, and very modern. The corner cushion table seats aren't the most comfortable as your legs face the other person's space. Pappardelle Pancetta $34 (4.5/5): This was yummy, I can understand why this is one of their most popular pasta dishes. The wide noodles and creamy tomato sauce as you mix with the mascarpone were delicious. It contained mushrooms and pine nuts which I am a fan of. Butter squash & mascarpone ravioli $36 (3.5/5): I wouldn't recommend ordering this if you don't have a sweet tooth as it's topped with brown sugar. If you do enjoy sweeter flavor profiles and more simple dishes, this could be for you Anderson Valley grilled lamb chop $22 (4/5): This came with one lamb chop and a side of salad. The lamb was cooked perfectly tender and the sauce was pleasantly savory. The celery root I wasn't a fan of, however, the other greens and walnuts were delicious. read more

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What a great looking space and some amazing Italian dishes. Homemade pasta dishes that were quite yummy. The gnocchi was my favorite. Rich, creamy, savory, and oh so pillowy soft! The fried squash blossoms filled with cheese just oozing out for the win! If you're in the area of Half Moon Bay, this is a great stop! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious--truly a standout--and the wait staff provided fantastic service throughout our visit. The atmosphere was lively and made for an enjoyable dining experience. My boyfriend originally came for a car event here a few years ago and, unfortunately, ended up with food poisoning at the time. That said, he was willing to give it another try, and we're glad we believe in second chances because the food this visit was perfection. While the service from our server was excellent, the owner, Kim, did not stop by our table, even after being made aware of our past experience, though she did check in with nearby tables. For that reason alone, this is a 4-star review instead of 5. Overall, wonderful food, great staff, and a fun atmosphere--we'd happily return. read more

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I think 4 stars is more than fair for this place. Favio took great care of us in every sense of the way. Everything that we ordered to split, he did. So my pictures my pictures are all split dishes for the most part and he did that without us asking. Each dish was fantastic. The pizza had a very nice flavor to it. The pasta was the star of the show. Even the dessert was delicious. Great experience here. They made the inside of this place very welcoming with the lights and all the decor. Cheers! read more

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