Caffe Luna was an authentic Italian-American restaurant experience. The food and wine were delicious and the atmosphere of the dining room was delightful. I got the Tortellini Crostacci (that was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture of it until I was almost done) and my date got the Chicken Parmesan that came with a chicken cutlet that was perfectly cooked and must've been over a pound. This is a great spot for many different occasions! read more

Caffe Luna - Tortelli Crostacci - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A good but not great restaurant. Conveniently located in the downtown area of Raleigh. Our party of six had a reservation and we were promptly seated upon our arrival. We were in the first dining room which had approximately 20 tables, mostly four tops but some two and six tops as well. Service was certainly prompt and sufficient while not being overbearing. We ordered a bottle of wine for about 28 bucks. Our server was not trained on how to pour the wine and managed to get it on one set of utensils and drip it onto a menu as well. We tried one appetizer, the prosciutto and melon. I'm used to that being served with honeydew melon but in this case it was cantaloupe. We also ordered the penne with scallops, a seafood pasta dish, a linguine dish and the mahi mahi. Everyone enjoyed their pasta but the mahi was overcooked and dry. One of the major cons to the evening was the audio level inside our dining room. It was extremely loud. You almost had to shout to be heard by your table mates. I thought the food was reasonably priced for the quality. So overall it was an okay experience but not something I'd probably want to repeat. read more

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Caffe Luna was a nice little Friday night date spot. It sits at a great spot in downtown Raleigh. While street parking was a nightmare (as it always is downtown, let's be real), we were able to park in a nearby parking garage which was super easy and it ended up being free even though it was a Friday night. We made reservations and while our table wasn't ready right away, they quickly prepared it for us. Our waitress was very helpful and prompt! Very great service. The atmosphere was also very cozy and perfect for a date night. In my opinion, the food was delicious. We were given bread to start with which is always a good sign. They also weren't stingy on the bread - they refilled ours when we'd eat it all. The Mozzarella fresca was okay - nothing super groundbreaking. The cheese was yummy. Now, the Rigatoni: absolutely fantastic. The first bite sent me into another dimension. I thought I was in heaven for a second. The sauce was so perfect in taste and texture and the chicken was a perfect complement to it. For once I felt like I wasn't worthy enough to eat a food. We were going to get dessert, but there was a storm a'brewin and we didn't want to get caught up in it so we ended up skipping on dessert. I would come back again. The appetizer was okay, but I might need to try the others. read more

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Had such a fabulous lunch event yesterday for over 40 people. The food was incredible and plentiful. The layout of the room was brilliant for both mingling and sitting. Service was perfection, as usual! Thanks to Darcy for the suggestions. You're a consummate professional. read more

One of the best family oriented restaurants I have found in Raliegh. Food was great, prices even better. The staff was very friendly including a great sense of humor. Loved the experience! read more

Service was great, Food was great and ambiance was nice! Small dining area and noisy, but service and food were incredible. We even ordered extra entrees to take home. read more

Fabulous restaurant! Highly recommend- everything from the food to the service was impeccable!

Don't waste your money. There are better Italian restaurants in Raleigh. The portobello mushroom app was not cooked enough and it was drowning in sauce (gravy) to add flavor. As a matter of fact everything was covered with too much sauce. And don't get me wrong who doesn't like a little extra sauce to dunk bread. Which brings me to the bread,which tasted dry, flavorless, covered in flour and under baked. As they say the bread is the indicator of a good meal to come. Well that said it all. I had the ravioli which could have been store bought. Needless to say we didn't have dessert. The restaurant was very loud but the service was good thats about it. read more

We came here for a date night last week. It's a beautiful establishment with delicious food. It does get crowded and loud (tables are pretty tightly packed, and the dining room is quite echo-ey), but that didn't bother us! Our server Emma was very sweet. Highly recommend the rigatoni con pollo allá panne. The creamy white sauce was to die for! read more

Caffe Luna is incredible! Delicious food, fair prices and nice ambiance. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food and had a great time :) read more

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Overall, very good food and would love to go back. Some of the meals were not quite worth the money (the shrimps was in the entre section but was not a full plate of food) but it was all very tasty. Wait staff was all very attentive and friendly and it was a very laid back and comfortable environment to enjoy a meal. Would definitely recommend the calamari and seafood ravioli! read more

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Fun place to go with friends! Fast service and good atmosphere. The food is very American-ized Italian food. I had a lobster ravioli - It was good but nothing to write home about read more

Wow, have you seen the lunch prices lately? They have DROPPED. Considerably. Smaller lunch portions...lunches in the $6.95 range...wow! really, something to check out! That being said, we went for dinner on this Saturday night. We made reservations, which I highly recommend doing as this place fills up for good reason! Greeted warmly as always. Hung up our coats for us. I love the pastas here, and nothing makes me happier than their linguine with red clam sauce. But wah! it's not on the dinner menu any more! Well, I'm happy to report that they made it for me. Don't know if they will always do that, but I'm not ashamed to admit I threatened to cry if they wouldn't. I think what makes it so special is the roasted garlic they use. Mmmm! Thank you Chef for making it for me! Meanwhile, Husband had Rigatoni with Chicken and Spinach in a rich Cream Sauce. Which was very good. A large basket of bread was brought, with oil. Simple. I knew enough to save the carb calories of a slice to sop up the awesome sauce in my dish. They do also have salads, meats and seafood, desserts. All the food around us looked terrific as always. Dislikes: No liquor or cocktails. (sorry Husband!) Only bottled beer and wine. Wine is served in a small glass, whether it's white or red. Filled to the brim, but not necessarily the right glass for the type of wine. Also my red was a bit too warm. (easy enough to correct with a couple ice cubes from my water, which was kept nicely replenished). Tables are pretty close together and a bit uncomfortable. We were seated at a two top right next to a large table, so I kind of felt like I was in the way of the Servers. It also gets pretty loud in the dining room. But the dislikes are small. Love the food! Love the positive attitudes of the employees, the nice service, and a good old Owner Parker hand-shake! read more

Caffe Luna - Rigatoni w/Chicken & Spinach in a Cream Sauce - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My friend and I committed to trying a new restaurant once a month and this month we decided to try this spot. This Italian restaurant had friendly and attentive staff, fresh and delicious food and dessert, outdoor dining as well, and they enforced social distancing throughout the restaurant. I decided on the Tortelli Crostacci (fresh pasta stuffed with lobster, crabmeat, and prawns sautéed in cream) with a slice of cheesecake and my friend decided on the Rigatoni con Pollo allá Panna (rigatoni with sautéed chicken, spinach, and white cream sauce) with a slice of cheesecake as well. The meals were super rich in flavor with decadent taste. They had dinner specials as well as a varied selection of wine. They are open Tues-Thurs from 5p-9p and Friday & Saturday from 5p-10p. I would most certainly visit again! read more

Caffe Luna - Tortelli Crostacci (fresh pasta stuffed with lobster, crabmeat, and prawns sautéed in cream) - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love the Fiocchi at Caffe Luna, this pasta is highly addictive. The other menu items are tasty too but I will always order this. read more

Caffe Luna - Curbside during COVID-19! - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent food and service. I am definitely coming back. Great menu and ambience is great as well. read more

was pretty good! my meal was okay but my date really liked hers! service was good and ambiance was nice read more

Caffe Luna - Rigatoni con Pollo alla Panna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

One of the best seafood cuisines near the capitol Visited this area and found this hot spot One of the happening places on a saturday evening read more

Caffe Luna - a plate of pasta and a glass of beer - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We wanted to come here for a while. Really cute place to come with your loved one. We enjoyed one of the summer menus (not a bad deal) and the Bistecca . The meat was very good and service perfect. Will come again. read more

Caffe Luna - Bistecca della Luna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My jaw dropped when I realized I've never review caffe luna! this is hands down my favorite restaurant in Raleigh! The food is always outstanding, the owner is the best, the wine list is great and really well priced, the atmosphere is everything you'd want from a little Italian restaurant (and it's really not even that small).. I really can't say enough good things! I've never had a bad experience here. I usually opt out of an app because they serve bread and oil to start, but when I do order an app I go straight for the mozzarella fresca. The calamari is also pretty good if you're in the mood for something fried. Onto the entrees-- I used to love the tortelli crostacci until I tried the rigatoni con pollo alla panna. I feel like the latter is much more filling and the cream sauce is so delish. Pro tip: substitute for the GF noodles. I'm not GF, but the smaller noodle (in my opinion) makes the meal so much more uniform and easier to take bites of noodles and chicken at the same time. All the desserts are great, but the tartufo and Irish bash (pretty sure that's the name.. Irish something) are the best!! Obviously I love this place. If you haven't been here, make a reservation on open table and go!! read more

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Caffe Luna is a wonderful restaurant to eat in downtown Raleigh. My daughter just moved here and we have eaten there twice now. Once on Christmas Eve Eve. They were almost full but we called and they accommodated us! Erin is great! Highly recommend the Tortelli Crostacci Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Lobster, Crabmeat and Prawns Sauté in Cream!!! Wine was delish also! read more

Caffe Luna - Tortelli Crostacci - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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CHRISTINE IS THE BEST! I attended a bridal shower party where Christine was the server and she was the most attentive and fun and friendly server we ever could have wished for. The food was delicious as well and the setting was intimate and romantic. Top notch party venue with the most incredible staff in the world. If I could give a 6th star, I would! read more

Caffe Luna - Christine helping us prep the table - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Such good pasta. I tried the rigatoni and the white sauce is so creamy and delicious. I ate until I was full and then ate some more. The olive oil served with the bread was one of the best I have ever tasted. Loved this place, will be back next time I am in town. read more

Caffe Luna - Bread and olive oil - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Not kidding when I tell you this is the best place i've ever eaten at. The Fiocchi is out of this world and a must try. Food was fresh and wine was refreshing. Appetizers and salads were just so great. Hostesses and waitresses were super kind and helpful to someone new to town. Would 10/10 recommend:) read more

Would totally go here again and would recommend. Great Italian that's not over priced in the middle of DT Raleigh. I got the lobster ravioli and my husband kept trying to steal is as it was so good. Def booked a resy in advance or you won't get in. read more

Caffe Luna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was SO good and the restaurant's interior was very clean looking and chic. Would be a nice date spot. I got the Fiocchi and it was SO good. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I felt quite sick after eating. I thought I got food poisoning, which didn't make a lot of sense since none of my food had meat in it (and I've only really ever had food poisoning from fish). The food tasted amazing, I just did not feel well after. Would go again, though --- it was THAT good. read more

Loveeeeeee the pasta here！！And the tiramisu is reaaaaaaaally good！！ plz give a try！！！ read more

Caffe Luna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This classy place screams small intimate soft romance. A great date or small dinner party location. I ordered the tortellini crostacci and the calamari app. Both great choices thanks to previous Yelper recommendations! The tortellini was flavorful and savory yet even. It wasnt over the top with flavor but it was delicious. The calamari smelled like fresh fish which was a plus. Drink was a couple bottles of classic Ste. Michelle Riesling. Cant go wrong with that crowd pleaser. My dinner mates enjoyed their pastas and entrees as well. My only reason for lack of a star was our waiter. He was nice but several communication mishaps occurred. It was a birthday dinner and he forgot to take the birthday girls order. He also made mildy condensing comments to me and my date as if we were not refined enough to order correctly. He did attempt to back track when he realized how it came off. There was a small miscommunication with another guest as well. We made it work but would be good to review some etiquette with this gentleman. Also at the end, he asked if we wanted to go boxes rather than taking our plates which is more typical with fine dining. Another waiter noticed and offered to take our plates and box things up. Maybe he was just having a bad day, who knows. Our waiter aside, definitely a 5 star experience and would recommend going. We will be back! read more

Caffe Luna - Tortellini crostacci - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Finally came here for a friends birthday. I'm glad we made a reservation because they were busy on a Friday night. We got the calamari and a bottle of wine to start. Both were excellent. I got the linguine pescatore. It was so good. Acidic from the tomatoes, garlic to balance that out and tons of seafood, scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams and it was really filling. Our service was also really amazing. Can't wait to come back read more

Caffe Luna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I overall enjoyed my experience at Caffe Luna. I dined on a weeknight so it was much less busy than a weekend, but my table still did not have the most attentive server. Likely because we were young, but a friend was not able to order wine because our table was avoided. My food was enjoyable but I was concerned that when my friend ordered fried calamari it was brought out within a minute. Just indicated to me that it was not fried her order. read more

Caffe Luna - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food is ok not great. Limited wines by the glass. Room is very loud. Have to yell across the table. Food came out very fast. Service is good. read more

This place is DA BOMB!! The closest you will find to authentic Italian in the area. The owner speaks Italian, even tho he is full blood American. I loved the atmosphere, the service, and of course the food!!!! I highly recommend the lasagna and ALL the desserts!!! read more

We love caffe Luna! Must try the fiocchi, 10/10 it's the best. My husband and I went for our anniversary last night, and the food and service never disappoints! Experience was only made better by our server, Corey. I've worked in the restaurant industry for almost a decade, and this man is a gem! Thanks for making our night so special. If you're in the Raleigh area, check this place out. Great ambiance, and great prices for some of the best pasta ever. read more

Love this place! It's so homey, food is good, service is excellent and wine is cheap and decent. They even fill up the glass for you. Everything a gal wants for a low key dinner. read more

I have to give Caffe Luna 5 stars for stellar service, quality Italian cuisine, & reasonable prices in downtown Raleigh. Situated in a grand historic building, they offer deals such as a $17.95 prix fixe menu on weeknights. It includes a starter, lunch size portion of pasta (trust me it's plenty) & a tasty dessert. I've eaten here over 20 times and the quaint owner is always there checking up on diners. I love the chicken rigatoni with spinach and the sausage & broccoli oriechette. They also have a caprese starter that hits the spot. I have also been to several special events in their private rooms and we see a ton of wedding receptions here! TIP: the floor to ceiling windows & tight quarters can make it hot here in the summer! read more

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Excellent - had 8 people there for graduation a few weeks ago. From the staff to the food - it was a wonderful experience. Thank you!!! read more

I love this place, I have only gotten one dish here and to go at that (farfalle salmone) but it is fantastic. They even give fresh grated cheese with takeout. read more

This by far is NOW one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Raleigh. My mom and I dined here for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. Three course meal for $20 couldn't beat it. Outside of restaurant week the prices here are VERY reasonable. I started with the Insalata Di Casare (Caesar Salad) very delicious and full of flavor. Pre-tossed with fresh croutons (yes, that's important lol) 2nd Course: Linguni Scampi- SIMPLY DELISH && light 3rd Course: Mousse Di Cioccolato - light dessert but just enough flavor throughout. Not too sweet, very good !!! Overall great first experience here. The owner is very nice and very personable. Service was on point from beginning to end. With NO wait times. Only recommendation is that you make reservations because the place fills up QUICK. Will definitely be returning for more read more

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A very good authentic Italian restaurant. Prices very reasonable and the owner is so kind and personable. From the bread, to the pasta and ceasar salad, everything was delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. I can't wait to bring my husband here. read more

Beyond great service, overall very very pleased with my experience perfect place to celebrate with a friend, dinner with family or enjoy romantic date. Couldn't be more glad with my experience. read more

Caffe Luna - Delicious - Italian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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