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It's Italia, Half Moon Bay, CA

It's Italia

4.8
4.8
2081 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
It’s Italia opened in 1997 as a San Francisco style trattoria and pizzeria serving gourmet pizzas, house pastas, and creative salads, always with a California Italian flavor.Thirteen years later, having moved into the beautiful Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street Half Moon Bay, our menu has expanded to include seafood and meat selections from our rotisserie and mesquite grill, artful pastas and award winning pizza, creative salads and antipasti, and an array of house desserts. A Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. Our full bar and locally famous bartenders create a lively social ambience nightly. Over one hundred fifty bottles line up on our wine list from Italy, California, France, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is Street parking for It's Italia on all surrounding streets (Main Street, Mill Street, and Johnston Street). As well, there are two large public parking lots across the street from the restaurant off of Mill Street<br />(these areas are not paved, but it is fine to park there.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaias Toxzon

What 2,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
It's Italia is a charming Italian restaurant in Half Moon Bay, celebrated for its "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. Guests adore its inviting ambiance with options for indoor and patio dining. Highlights include "delicious" homemade scones, creative cocktails, and varied menu options. However, some patrons noted slow service and limited gluten-free selections.

2,081 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    San Francisco40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints! Food outstanding! Service always good. Love this place for special occasions and for just everyday dining.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are ever in Half Moon Bay, you need to eat at It’s Italia. Everything about it is excellent!! Food, ambiance, service, etc. It’s a must! Amber was the best! Make a special trip there. It is worth it!

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  3. Bill

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service a little choppy. Night was busier than anyone expected, and they seemed a bit in their heels. Previous visit had excellent service, so writing it off as a fluke, albeit unfortunate.

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  4. Janet VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love our local gem restaurant with lovely staff and casual yet elegant dining.

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  5. Cynthia

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant on the Coast for any meal. Tonight I tried a new cocktail which was wonderful. But the brick oven shrimp was a little disappointing. It had no kick which it usually does. It was a let down. Will be hesitant to order again.

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  6. LARRY

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, ambience and food was outstanding! We have eaten here several times on visits to Half Moon Bay and have never been disappointed. Great real Italuan food!

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  7. Terri

    San Joaquin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Suzanne, was the best! Food and drinks were delicious! Great dinner overall!

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  8. Patty VIP

    Dallas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just love this restaurant! We had some delicious wine to start and had 3 to finish. Yum! I ordered the chicken parmesan and the sauce is to die for. I wanted to make sure there was spaghetti with with it and was not dissapointed. Perfectly cooked. My husband only wanted a flat bread. I couldn’t pronounce the name but it had everything that you need. We will go back many times because it is in our small town. The affogato was the best for dessert. I am glad I brought some of my leftovers home. Thank you Betsy!

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  9. debbie VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant! The food was good. We had great service from the front desk to the folks behind the bar. The ambiance was peppy and authentic. Really great.

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  10. Susan VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn’t been in awhile. The four of us loved the variety of the brunch/lunch menu which included the usual breakfast fare, plus a ribeye if you’re really hungry. Started with the strawberry scones. these were so moist and delicious. Husband had the huevos rancheros and the rest of us had pasta dishes. All beautifully presented, flavorful, fresh ingredients. The service impeccable from Maria, our server, and the attentiveness of the busboys. Will definitely be back. Cozy atmosphere.

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FAQs

It's Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 726-4444.

It's Italia is rated 4.8 stars by 2081 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for It's Italia

401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is Street parking for It's Italia on all surrounding streets (Main Street, Mill Street, and Johnston Street). As well, there are two large public parking lots across the street from the restaurant off of Mill Street<br />(these areas are not paved, but it is fine to park there.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaias Toxzon
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