Award-winning

Pasta Moon

4.7

5278 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

A popular destination in Half Moon Bay for 30 years, Pasta Moon Restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available- in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and not the most expensive!). You'll find a cozy setting for lunch or dinner, surrounded by old arched casement windows which once brought light into the Burlingame Public Library, and you'll be served by an attentive and knowledgeable staff.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 726-5125
Website
http://www.pastamoon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kim Levin
Private party facilities
Several private rooms are available. Please call or email banquets@pastamoon.com for details.

Location
845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crab Cakes$28.00
3 oz Alaskan Crab, Gluten Free Panko, Citrus Tartar Sauce
Guisti Farms Artichoke Puree$16.00
Imported Burrata, Parmesan, Pinenut Crisp
House-made Linguine Alaskan Dungeness Crab$42.00
Light Lemon Créma, Fennel, Chervil
Linguine, Seared Hokkaido Sea Scallops$38.00
Garlic, Anchovy, Red Chili Flakes, EVOO, Lemon Garlic Bread Crumbs
Tagliatelle with Fresh Jumbo Prawns$38.00
Asparagus, Smoked Proscuitto, Pecorino, Garlic, Basil, Lemon Cream
Ravioli 'Preboggion'$32.00
Braised Wild Spring Greens, Nettles, Spinach, Fresh Ricotta, Pine Nuts, Exotic Mushrooms, Parmesan Broth

Antipasti

House Marinated Olives$6.00
Orange Zest, Garlic, Chili Flake, Rosemary, EVOO
Burrata Bruschetta$16.00
Toybox Cherry Tomato, Garlic, EVOO, Basil
Delta Asparagus and Spring Onion Fritti$16.00
Green Garlic Aioli
Fritto Misto$18.00
Fresh Monterey Bay Calamari, Rock Shrimp, Fennel, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Onion, Lemon Aioli
Salt Spring Mussels$19.00
Pinot Grigio, Leeks, Cracked Pepper, Garlic, Pommes Frites., Lemon, Aioli
Affettati Platter$28.00
Calabrese Salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Artisanal Cheese Selections, Caper Berries, Crostini, Roasted Garlic (serves 2+)

Pizza

Artichoke Fontina Fonduta$24.00
Thyme, Haro Farms Arugula, Shaved Ricotta Salata, Lemon
Spicy Rock Shrimp$28.00
Fontina Fonduta, Avocado, Red Onion, Chili
Pear and Prosciutto di Parma$25.00
Roasted Garlic, Onions, Imported Pecorino, Rosemary
House Made Sausage$26.00
Smoked Prosciutto, Cremini Mushroom, Fontina Fonduta
Margherita$24.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Garlic Sauce, Fresh Basil

Insalata e Zuppa

Pasta Moon Clam Chowder$16.00
New England Style with Pancetta
Ribollita$15.00
Florentine Bread Soup, Kale, Swiss Chard, Kohlrabi, Zucchini, Carrots, Beans, Garlic, Parmesan
Roasted Chiogga & Golden Beet Salad$17.00
Arugula, Burrata, Crispy Quinoa, Toasted Pistachio, Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
Della Casa Salad$13.00
Local Baby Greens, Icicle Radish, Sweet Herbs, Sunflower Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$16.00
Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette, Parmesan, White Anchovy, House-Made Croutons

Secondi Piatti

Cioppino with Dungeness Crab$48.00
Clams, Mussels, Jumbo Prawns, Calamari, Sea Scallops, Preserved Lemon, Fennel, Harissa Aioli Crostini
Roasted Chicken Salad$28.00
Avocado, Tomato, Pine Nuts, Pancetta, Blue Cheese, Baby Lettuce, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan$32.00
· Imported Mozzarella di Bufala and Ricotta, Smoked Provolone
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish$44.00
Pea Tendril Spring Garlic Pesto, Baby Carrots, Exotic Mushroom Farrotto

Housemade Pasta

Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli$25.00
Brown Butter Sage, Parmesan, Amaretti
Fettuccine Calabrese Sausage$32.00
Roasted Red Pepper, Leek, Garlic, Basil, Parmesan
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
Milk Braised Ground Pork, Beef, Pancetta, Soffrito, Tomato, Rosemary, Parmesan
Spaghetti Puttanesca$36.00
Day Boat Sea Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Spicy Tomato, Oil Cured Olives, Capers, Anchovy
Pasta Moon Lasagna$42.00
House Made Sicilian Sausage, Ricotta, Parmesan, Chili Flake, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella
Pappardelle Pancetta$35.00
Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Cream, Pine Nuts, Mascarpone, Basil
Basil Spinach Fettucine$36.00
House Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Brandied Tomato Cream

What 5,278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pasta Moon delights with its "wonderful food, service, and ambience." Known for its "best lasagna ever" and exceptional Italian dishes, this coastal gem offers generous portions and a creative menu. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and relaxing atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

5,278 Reviews

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Felix
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shoutout to the wine director! She was great. And good food.
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Anthony
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu, combining fresh seafood with traditional Italian cooking. Attractive restaurant with knowledgeable servers.
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Steven
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lasagna was fantastic. Not something I would usually order but it looked interesting on the adjacent table. Large helping was sitting in delicious sauce with sausage and cheese. Really outstanding taste. The stuffed pork chop was tender and juicy, cooked just right, surrounded with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Vegetables were crisp, not overcooked. Dessert was the lemon parfait, a mountain of sweet meringue on top of tart lemon sorbet for a tasty combination of sweet and tart tastes. The tables were spaced nicely so we didn’t feel cramped and the servers were all pleasant and attentive. Just a great dining experience.
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grace
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited for the Thanksgiving special, and unfortunately, it was quite a disappointment. The meal for our party of four came to about $500, which included a built-in service fee. For that price, we were expecting something memorable, but the food was rather mediocre. We also miss the charm of the old Pasta Moon when it was in its smaller, more intimate location. The new setup doesn’t have the same inviting atmosphere, and combined with the underwhelming meal, we won’t be returning.
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Mary
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a treasure to have this restaurant here in Half Moon Bay!
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Carol
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was delicious and the ambience really made it a special night.
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Harry
Western NC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded our expectations for a delectable Thanksgiving family experience!
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Susan
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic turkey dinner with all the sides. The best mashed potatoes I ever had and a lovely salad. and choc lava cake for dessert. Highly recommend.
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Robert
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had looked at their menu online, and noticed a couple of new entrees that appealed to me. One of the new dishes was Swordfish, which I love, but is rarely seen on a menu. However, when we sat down and looked at the menu, there were no such newer dishes listed, particularly not the swordfish I craved. We settled for a few items to share for our Anniversary Dinner, but left disappointed. We did enjoy the Butterscotch Pudding though! An old favorite which we look forward to every time we’ve been there!
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Frank
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening with great food and friendly staff. We sat at the bar and our bartender kept us entertained and made us a few experimental cocktails which were fantastic. Can’t wait to go back
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FAQs

Pasta Moon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 726-5125.

Pasta Moon is rated 4.7 stars by 5278 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Half Moon Bay
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kim Levin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pastamoon.com/
Phone number
(650) 726-5125
Private party facilities
Several private rooms are available. Please call or email banquets@pastamoon.com for details.

Pasta Moon

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pasta Moon Lasagna

Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan

Pasta Moon Clam Chowder

SPECIALI

Crab Cakes$28.00

Guisti Farms Artichoke Puree$16.00

House-made Linguine Alaskan Dungeness Crab$42.00

Linguine, Seared Hokkaido Sea Scallops$38.00

Tagliatelle with Fresh Jumbo Prawns$38.00

Ravioli 'Preboggion'$32.00

Antipasti

House Marinated Olives$6.00

Burrata Bruschetta$16.00

Delta Asparagus and Spring Onion Fritti$16.00

Fritto Misto$18.00

Salt Spring Mussels$19.00

Affettati Platter$28.00

Pizza

Artichoke Fontina Fonduta$24.00

Spicy Rock Shrimp$28.00

Pear and Prosciutto di Parma$25.00

House Made Sausage$26.00

Margherita$24.00

Insalata e Zuppa

Pasta Moon Clam Chowder$16.00

Ribollita$15.00

Roasted Chiogga & Golden Beet Salad$17.00

Della Casa Salad$13.00

Classic Caesar$16.00

Secondi Piatti

Cioppino with Dungeness Crab$48.00

Roasted Chicken Salad$28.00

Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan$32.00

Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish$44.00

Housemade Pasta

Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli$25.00

Fettuccine Calabrese Sausage$32.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Spaghetti Puttanesca$36.00

Pasta Moon Lasagna$42.00

Pappardelle Pancetta$35.00

Basil Spinach Fettucine$36.00

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