Cala Luna

4.8

254 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We focus on attentive service in a trattoria setting — we intend to give you the attention and precision that you deserve. We call it hospitality! Our guests are seen as neighbors and friends. Our goal — our Passion — our Focus — What keeps us up in the middle of the night — is to serve you with great appreciation — the best tasty, healthy, beautiful, comforting and satisfying Italian dishes that will send you home with a smile.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 747-2545
Website
https://calalunali.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979
Area
Mineola
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00
crispy semolina dusted baby calamari with lemon aioli & tomato dipping sauces
Seafood SaladUS$18.00
shrimp, scallops, octopus & calamari, carrots, celery & red onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette
P.E.I. Mussel PotUS$15.00
choice of broth: aromatic coconut yellow curry, spicy tomato & herb, champagne & citrus
Melanzane ParmigianaUS$14.00
baked layers of breaded eggplant, house tomato sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella
Artichoke CarpaccioUS$14.00
parmesan, lemon zest, parsley & toasted breadcrumbs
Homemade EmpanadasUS$13.00
flavor of the day with sliced avocado
Nonna's Veal MeatballsUS$17.00
fra diavlo sauce, pecorino, crostini
CharcuterieUS$20.00
'board of the week' with featured sliced italian cold cuts, cheese, nuts & fruit

Flatbreads

CapreseUS$15.00
fresh mozzarella, oven roasted tomatoes, basil & balsamic
Porto PinoUS$16.00
pistachio pesto, caramelized onion, pear & mascarpone
BiancoUS$15.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle
BonoUS$18.00
pulled duck confit, dried cherries, dolce latte, baby arugula

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUS$18.00
truffled pecorino, sundried tomatoes, green beans, baby bibb, creamy white truffle dressing
CaesarUS$20.00
with organic chicken cutlet parmesan, house croutons, baby romaine, caesar dressing
Tunco SaladUS$20.00
spicy wild shrimp, avocado salsa, crispy tortilla strips, sweet corn-red pepper polenta, chopped baby lettuces
Chicken BruschettaUS$20.00
with organic chicken cutlet: crispy or grilled tomatoes, chopped spinach & broccoli rabe, red onion, arugula, garlic croutons & italian herb vinaigrette

Sandwiches

choice of side salad, hand cut steak fries or homemade potato chips

Tuscan ChickenUS$17.00
organic chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto mayo, ciabatta
Chipotle ChickenUS$17.00
cheddar, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo on toasted rye
CubanoUS$18.00
berkshire pulled pork, french ham, swiss, pickles & spicy dijon mustard on ciabatta
Italian Burger*US$24.00
8oz beef patty, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions & sauteed mushrooms on garlic brioche bun

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUS$35.00
nino's famous caponata, mirto reduction, mashed potatoes
Sopa Di PolloUS$25.00
pulled organic chicken, zucchini, tomato, potatoes, broth
Tuscan Steak*US$36.00
sliced shell steak, salmoriglio, roasted potatoes, arugula
LinguineUS$28.00
strand pasta, crabmeat, capers & oven roasted tomatoes
FettuccineUS$26.00
nonna's veal meatballs, house tomato sauce, parmesan

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Luna in Mineola offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," patrons enjoy a wide range of Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like the Branzino and Pappardelle Bolognese. It's a "local gem" that consistently delights guests.

253 Reviews

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Julio
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wondering whether to go to different places for brunch, decided to go to Cala Luna, and was not disappointed at all, food, servers and everything was amazing, will come back for sure, food was amazing.
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Laura
VIP
London
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great, and the service is terrific. We felt very well cared for. This is a hidden gem.
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nicole
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff are very friendly and professional. Will definitely go back.
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Martha
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Luciano made our dining experience exceptional and the food was excellent too. Thank you.
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Terry
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience at Cala Luna. Bread was brought to the table with caponata. Both were very good. Our party of three had the chicken francese, paparadelle bolognese and the hay and straw. All of us tried each other’s dishes and one was better than the next. For dessert, we had a Napoleon which we shared, that was light and flaky, and enjoyed by all. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, I look forward to returning to Cala Luna!
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Ruth
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New York City
239 reviews
4.0
239 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food with very good service. We enjoyed each course of our meal. Definitely will return. Highly recommend.
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Maia
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was fine. The food was solid, we liked that we could talk because it was quiet
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Phillip
VIP
New York City
119 reviews
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience on New Year’s Eve!Wonderful regular menu and varied nightly specials,charming and efficient service,very fair prices for excellent food preparation!Very enjoyable!
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Debbie
New York City
299 reviews
5.0
299 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food plated beautifully. Service is definitely on point. All were happy with their choices - Shrimp Ajillo, Hunter Chicken and Pappardelle Bolognese. Dessert was a shared flourless chocolate cake. A very hectic night handled very well by staff.
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Lisa
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a local gem. Great food, great service, great vibe.
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FAQs

Cala Luna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 747-2545.

Cala Luna is rated 4.8 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Mineola
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://calalunali.com/
Phone number
(516) 747-2545

Cala Luna

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Dining areas

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Linguine

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00

Seafood SaladUS$18.00

P.E.I. Mussel PotUS$15.00

Melanzane ParmigianaUS$14.00

Artichoke CarpaccioUS$14.00

Homemade EmpanadasUS$13.00

Nonna's Veal MeatballsUS$17.00

CharcuterieUS$20.00

Flatbreads

CapreseUS$15.00

Porto PinoUS$16.00

BiancoUS$15.00

BonoUS$18.00

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUS$18.00

CaesarUS$20.00

Tunco SaladUS$20.00

Chicken BruschettaUS$20.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan ChickenUS$17.00

Chipotle ChickenUS$17.00

CubanoUS$18.00

Italian Burger*US$24.00

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUS$35.00

Sopa Di PolloUS$25.00

Tuscan Steak*US$36.00

LinguineUS$28.00

FettuccineUS$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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