We stopped here for a nice lunch in the middle of a busy day of hiking and hitting the beach, so we…read morewere definitely hungry and Verrazzano did not disappoint! Their Sicilian pizzas take about 30-40 minutes to cook, but they had this whole pizza available for by-the-slice so they just heated it up for us. If you're familiar with Detroit style pizza, this is similar. The crust is pillowy, soft, and herbaceous. The generous portions of sauce, cheese, and toppings are almost too heavy for the crust so you definitely need both hands to pick up a slice. The pizza is basically dripping with decadence -- normally the small is split into 4 slices but we asked them to split it into 6 -- definitely the right move. I have a smaller appetite and one and a half slices was more than plenty for me, while my buddy who has a much larger appetite had three slices. I definitely recommend asking for ranch and hot sauce if that's you're thing since they' really enhance the experience.

For years, Verrazzano has been our to-go for pizza in HMB. I have previously written a 5-star Yelp…read morereview about them. There have always been occasional problems with consistency, but when they were on their game the pies were absolutely delicious, which is why we were loyal customers. Our fridge is festooned with the colorful and imaginative stickers that seal the Verrazzano delivery boxes. Unfortunately, our last two pizzas (we order about once every two weeks) have been simply awful. We thought maybe the first one was a fluke, but the second one was the just same. Verrazzano have definitely changed to cheaper ingredients, so cheap that we didn't even feel like finishing the pies. We always order the same combo, so the change was quite pronounced. The crust was sad, the cheese was different and tasted weird, the olives tasted like they were the cheapest tinned brand possible. Half the onions were raw. Such a comedown, and not worth the money now.

Pasta Moon is one of my favorite restaurants in Half Moon Bay, and after multiple visits I can say…read morethere truly isn't anything I've tried here that I wouldn't recommend. I still think about their Brussels sprout chips--and they aren't even on the menu anymore! I loved them so much after my first visit that I went home and started making Brussels sprouts in my air fryer. They were on repeat for months. That is probably the highest compliment I can give a restaurant dish: it followed me home. My most recent lunch in August included squash blossoms, fava beans and brown butter pasta, and it was another reminder of why I love this place. Pasta Moon does seasonal ingredients so well. The food feels thoughtful without being fussy, and even relatively simple ingredients are treated like they matter. And, of course, the pasta. I've eaten my way around enough of this menu that I'm well past having a single recommendation. Order what sounds good. Try something seasonal. Share a few things. I genuinely don't think you can go wrong. Pasta Moon has become one of those places I look forward to whenever I'm in Half Moon Bay--and yes, I'm still hoping those Brussels sprout chips make a comeback someday.

Worst service last night and food was disgusting. The lady up front was an angel and super kind but…read moreI don't know how this is a recommended place. We had reservations for wife's birthday at 7pm and not a single mention of her birthday. I get we might have to wait but when you have reservations you'd think you'd get at least a water within an hour. We got seated around 7:45 and then dead silence About 25mins after being seated we finally got a water and the servers were moving like they were stuck in quick sand. Like I said the lady up front (possibly owner or manager) was the only positive of the entire dinner experience

Good food and Teresa served us very well…read more Buon cibo e Teresa ci ha servito molto bene

This was the Italian restaurant we should have gone to. A few nights ago we went to one down the…read morestreet that even has Michelin rating, but was weak to deliver on taste. Visited this one today and what an amazing restaurant! The food ! The selection! Table side service. Get your camera ready! Bucatini a hands made pasta table side parmesan wheel tossed with flaming liquor. Dry aged meat! Wood oven fired Pizza! Perfectly thin. They have options of fresh baked bread, five different types to choose from. Housemade salami you can try one or all 12. Cheeses you can try 1 or all 8. Even the Italian wine list was amazing. Glass small pour large pour, or whole bottle. I highly recommend the Amarone Della Valpicella region. The Italian Napa. Full body, fruit forward low acid. My dessert I ordered is the lava cake. Gluten free. I have no issue with gluten but wanted to include that for anyone else who may need that. Can't wait to try it white, milk ands dark chocolate with a scoop of vanilla gelato. Ok dessert was so good. Forget dinner. Just go straight for dessert!! The lava cake was divine!!! Marco was our server. He was very good. Even when I gave him unusual requests. Handled everything like a pro! Went above and beyond for us. When I come back? Definitely. Would I bring my friends or family? Definitely. Would I recommend this for large groups? Yes.

The pizza was solid and the crust was superb. It really kicked the pizza up a notch. The service…read morewas wonderful. Guys very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back again

Great & Delicious Pizza. Fast & Friendly Customer Service. Nice Small Restaurant. Some Of The Best…read morePizza In Town. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!

We ordered the Gnocchi Tomato, Paccheri Vodka, and Wedge Salad, and everything was absolutely…read moredelicious! The Wedge Salad was fresh and crisp, with a flavorful dressing and plenty of rich, creamy blue cheese. It was the perfect start to the meal. The Gnocchi Tomato was absolutely wonderful. The gnocchi was tender and reminded me of my Nonnie's, which made it especially comforting and nostalgic. The tomato sauce was delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly complemented the gnocchi and prawns. The Paccheri Vodka was cooked perfectly, and the vodka sauce was creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Every bite was so satisfying. I also want to give a shout-out to Violet, who answered the phone when we placed our takeout order. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and pleasant. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Five stars all around! We'll definitely be ordering again.

An oldie but always a goodie! We've going here for over a decade now, it's one of our favorite…read moreItalian spots in HMB! After a few hours of hiking out in the sun with ocean views, we like to stop by for lunch before we head home. This past Saturday, we were able grab a large table that accommodated our party of 8 ppl. We ordered a ton from drinks, yummy apps to pasta and pizza as our entrees. We were stuffed!! Stand out items: fried calamari, their focaccia bread the kids LOvED, beets salad and pizza with spicy sausage and my teenage son really enjoyed their pasta carbonara! We will be back again when we're in town!

I met a friend here to catch up, and it turned out to be the perfect place for a long conversation…read moreover great food and wine. The atmosphere was warm, relaxing, and comfortable. It wasn't crowded during our visit, which made it even more enjoyable, but the restaurant is spacious enough that I think it would still feel comfortable even on a busier day. We ordered pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings were generous, and every bite was full of flavor. I also loved that they brought us hot sauce to enjoy with the pizza - it was a nice touch. The staff was attentive throughout our meal, checking in regularly and offering more bread and butter, which made us feel very well taken care of. The wine was excellent as well and paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I would happily come back. I definitely recommend giving this place a try!

Mezza Luna has been around for many years. It has always had such a warm, cozy, and romantic place…read more Overall, the food is great quality, and I absolutely love all of their pastas! The service is generally good, though it can depend a bit on who your server is. I highly recommend checking it out if you happen to be around the area. For a perfect date night, I definitely recommend a weekday foggy evening. Just saying....

Came here on a Sunday around noon and there were a few open empty seats inside as well as some…read moretables outside, but there were people at the restaurant. it's an order at the counter type of place. ~the food~ - Hamburger sandwich: pretty good! I really liked the pickled onion and the choice of white cheddar. I'd say overall it wasn't as greasy as a full burger which I really appreciated! - Mushroom sandwich: out of the 2 sandwiches this one was my favorite! The Maitake mushrooms were very tender and flavorful! - Homemade Potato chips: staff told us that this tends to sell out before the end of the day, but we were lucky enough to get an order of them and they were very very good! The addition of nutritional yeast in the seasoning added a lot of great to the chips! - Herb salad: super refreshing salad, this salad is made with all herbs and the lemon dressing that they used was very light and refreshing, which I think balanced out the rest of the meal! ~overall~ I definitely recommend dad's luncheonette for a quick bite. The staff were very friendly and the food was really good. Everything tasted very fresh and not too heavy.

I have heard about this place for years and love a great burger so we finally made the trek out to…read morebeautiful Half Moon Bay. It had taken us a while to be able to find time to come out due to their limited hours. It takes us about an hour to get there. The restaurant is adorable as you have all seen from the pictures. Very small indoors where you place the order and picnic benches outside. It is limited so it is shared seating at each table. We ordered 2 burgers, two orders of chips, and two drinks. Our total with tip ended up just about $75.00. Little pricey but its a quality small business in Half Moon Bay, we understand they have to cover their costs and still make money. The customer service was great and everyone was friendly and efficient. In my opinion, the burger was good- not great. The chips were perfect 10/10, don't ever change them! Happy I went but to be honest, not sure if I would go back. It's a long drive but I am sure if we lived local it would be in the rotation.

Barbara's Fishtrap was great! The clam chowder and fish and chips were split between my wife and I…read morethe fish was delicious with breading that was so light it was almost non existent. We were very pleased.

Oh darn, I got to the Fishtrap a bit too late to order food at their walkup at and which is also…read moreknown as the shack. They just closed for the day. So we went next door to the actual sit down restaurant. It was our first ever dine in experience. Kinda hard to believe since we've been going to the walkup stand for nearly 30 years but never stepped into the restaurant. First thing I noticed was the size of the place. Ya' all it's small in there. Beyond left of cozy. The tables are close together. I'm not a large person, but even I had to turn and twist to maneuver around the tables while dodging other customers and staff. The view is gorgeous though, I didn't get to enjoy it since my back was towards the windows. Oh yes, you'll have to row-sham-bo with folks in party to see who gets the chairs with the view. Onto to talking about the food... Hubs got the fish n chips. This is one of the items we order at the walk up stand. Classic battered cod fried to a golden crisp. Beautiful golden color crust, satisfying audible crunch, Yum. The fries are thick cut. Very standard. I went rogue trying something totally new from here. I ordered the prawn pasta. With that entree, I received a sliced bread loaf to the table with butter. It was served a bit warm. Tasted great. Nice. Bring on the carbs! The pasta has two sauce options of Italiano style sauce or marinara. II asked the server what was the difference, he said Italiano style sauce was thicker without additional info. So Italiano style it is. The linguine was covered in a copious amount of the sauce. The sauce itself had profound sweetness. My tastebuds debated on liking it. The sauce to pasta ratio was overboard. But the amount of prawns was a nice serving size. The prawns were mixed into the sauce. They weren't easily visible. It was an Easter egg hunt to find them. If I had a choice between the walk up stand or sit down restaurant, I'll go to the walk up shack. Each place has a different menu. My palette and preferences are geared towards the walkup shack. Combination rating of 4 stars.

A convenient and tasty food truck parked (permanently I think?) outside the Harbor Village Shoppes…read morein HMB. We tried the quesabirria tacos, lomo saltado burrito, and fried plantains. The burrito was hefty, and everything was good! The quesabirria shells seemed to hold up their crisp better than many others I've tried. Our food came out pretty fast as well. They have a few tables in front of their truck in the parking lot, and there are bathrooms inside the shopping area for convenience. A great lunch option if you're in the area. FYI, they do charge a small fee for utensils.

Great Peruvian/mexican food truck! Fresh ingredients, delicious options, and filling portions…read morepresented beautifully. Some of the hot dishes can take a bit longer, but it's clearly freshly fried and always delicious so it's worth the minor wait. Lots of picnic benches in front of the food truck. Chicharron is chunks of crispy fried pork belly - great when you want some fatty porky indulgence. The red onions pair perfectly to cut through the richness, and the Peruvian corn nuts are a fun addition! Pollo Peruana is stewed chicken thighs. Tender and fell off the bone, but could've used a bit more salt. Still tasty with a nice side salad. Lechonada peruana is stewed pork belly chunks. Fatty juicy tender, and the pork comes on a bed of saucy fries for extra heft. I like to get it with extra salad instead of rice. Super good. I really need to come by on a weekend to try the anticuchos!

A nice little tasting room tucked in the corner of a shopping area on Main St in HMB. We stopped in…read moreto do some wine tasting while we waited for our family to meet us. We were greeted with friendly service and enjoyed a tasting of 3 wines. I tried the Red Wine Flight. The wines were delicious. I really enjoyed the Pinot Noir and the Grenache. I look forward to returning again sometime.

Lovely neighborhood gem with a rotating array of wines from US and abroad. Perfect for the armchair…read moretraveler or just passing through. Very close to more expensive wine bar options (Ritz Carlton to start) come for drinks, a new wine education, meet some new friends, and leave happier. Great local grazing/food options to accompany your flight.