Award-winning

Pasta Moon

4.7

5285 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

Pasta Moon New Year's Eve 2024
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate bringing in the New Year with Pasta Moon's New Year's Eve 2024 Dinner! A Three-Course Set Menu for $95/Person . A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties. $60 corkage per 750ml bottle limit to 1 bottle per table. Credit Card Required to Secure a reservation. NYE Dinner Menu avaible will be avaible on : www.pastamoon.com by 12/20/24

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 5,285 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
4.6Ambience
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.

5,285 Reviews

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Suzie
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am the biggest fan of pasta Moon. The minute I walked in, I was greeted by a wonderful hostess. The ambience was wonderful great high ceilings the service unbelievable! Fabio and Luigi were so kind, I was treated so well. I had the pomegranate, persimmon salad. It was the best salad I’ve had in four years! The Ahi Tuna linguine was so delicious I was dancing in my chair! The pasta was homemade perfectly cooked. The Aji tuna was tender and delicious! it was the best meal I’ve had in so long. I am a huge fan. The pasta is fresh. I could eat it every day. I am definitely going come here once a month.
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Helen
San Francisco
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holiday lunch with friends. Beautiful decorations and delicious seasonal dishes. The crab pasta is a tradition we have enjoyed for years and always look forward to when it appears on the menu.
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Carolina
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived as they were closing but they still offered to serve us . The staff was very accommodating and very attentive. The food was superb. I would give this establishment more than five stars.
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Pete
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful home made pasta and a great atmosphere to eat it.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I came here for my grandma’s birthday. The burrata bruschetta was delicious but everything else was overpriced and bad. We ordered the linguini with tuna excited for the dish but the pasta was off. It looked and tasted like ramen noodles and when we noted that to our server they got rude and defensive rather than trying to address our concerns. The lemon meringue dessert was too sweet.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kim and her team are nothing short of spectacular! On this visit we shared some apps, pizza and salad. Everything was perfect!
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Barbara
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great as usual. Pumpkin tempura was fabulous. Always enjoy eating here.
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Felix
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
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
VIP
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
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
VIP
Philadelphia
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
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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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 5285 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 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

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 New Year's Eve 2024

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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