Award-winning

Pasta Moon

4.7

5304 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
Half Moon Bay
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

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

Antipasti

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

Pizza

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

Insalata e Zuppa

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

Secondi Piatti

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

Housemade Pasta

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

What 5,304 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.

5,304 Reviews

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Jim
VIP
San Francisco
265 reviews
5.0
265 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Pasta Moon! Haven’t been in awhile, but we’re happy it’s as good as last year! Maybe better. Beautiful decor, spacious and clean, and Pablo was a fantastic server. Delicious food, always.
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Michael
Central Coast
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and ambiance. Food was great with some new choices. Stuffed pork chop was the highlight for me especially the mascarpone mashed potatoes! Always consistently the best on Half Moon Bay.
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isabel
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It took a while for the waitress to get our orders but everything else was perfecf. The food was excellent.
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Meta
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and attentive service. Fun evening that started at the bar with great cocktails and conversation with the bartenders. We enjoyed our meal in the private room with just one other table being served. Great night!
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Patti
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going to this very special restaurant since the owner opened her first one down the street. Besides Italy some of the finest food I’ve ever experienced!
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Jill
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Services to the highest order. And food is always the been the best! Highly recommend!
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frank
VIP
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there for new years . It was outstanding ! The whole experience was flawless from service , staff assistance with reservations to the execution of menu. Will be going back for next new years . Thank you for making a great night .
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Grace
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went for the NYE experience and thought overall it was fantastic! The only thing that would have made the whole experience better was the timing of the pre fixed menu. We spent a long time waiting for each item, however the wait was definitely worth it.
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Cassandra
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pasta Moon did not disappoint! It's been a while since I've dined there but still just as good and worth every penny as the last time I've been in. We were seated at a high top by the bar which was fine. However, there were patrons at the bar that regularly used our table for their drinks, food, coats etc. We as well as another couple requested to sit elsewhere so we could enjoy our meal and time with family/loved ones. The staff made up for this by finding a spot elsewhere mid meal and transferred plates/drinks. If you are going for a special occasion or during a holiday event keep this in mind.
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Jamee
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was extra special and a wonderful way to ring in the New Year! The food, service and decor were absolutely perfect! We will be returning!
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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 5304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

6 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pasta Moon Lasagna

Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan

Pasta Moon Clam Chowder

SPECIALI

Crab CakesUS$28.00

Guisti Farms Artichoke PureeUS$16.00

House-made Linguine Alaskan Dungeness CrabUS$42.00

Linguine, Seared Hokkaido Sea ScallopsUS$38.00

Tagliatelle with Fresh Jumbo PrawnsUS$38.00

Ravioli 'Preboggion'US$32.00

Antipasti

House Marinated OlivesUS$6.00

Burrata BruschettaUS$16.00

Delta Asparagus and Spring Onion FrittiUS$16.00

Fritto MistoUS$18.00

Salt Spring MusselsUS$19.00

Affettati PlatterUS$28.00

Pizza

Artichoke Fontina FondutaUS$24.00

Spicy Rock ShrimpUS$28.00

Pear and Prosciutto di ParmaUS$25.00

House Made SausageUS$26.00

MargheritaUS$24.00

Insalata e Zuppa

Pasta Moon Clam ChowderUS$16.00

RibollitaUS$15.00

Roasted Chiogga & Golden Beet SaladUS$17.00

Della Casa SaladUS$13.00

Classic CaesarUS$16.00

Secondi Piatti

Cioppino with Dungeness CrabUS$48.00

Roasted Chicken SaladUS$28.00

Pasta Moon Eggplant ParmesanUS$32.00

Grilled Hawaiian SwordfishUS$44.00

Housemade Pasta

Butternut Squash & Mascarpone RavioliUS$25.00

Fettuccine Calabrese SausageUS$32.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

Spaghetti PuttanescaUS$36.00

Pasta Moon LasagnaUS$42.00

Pappardelle PancettaUS$35.00

Basil Spinach FettucineUS$36.00

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