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House bread was warm and flavorful with a crunchy herb crust. Served with oil and herb dipping sauce (seemed like the oil was too "clear" to be olive oil) the oil was just ok. Caesar salad served with entrees it was fine, lettuce is cut into ribbons making it easier to eat. Here's where things get a little strange - the bolognese is served with meatballs that appear, and taste of the premade-frozen variety. The sauce lacks depth and flavor, no hint of garlic or basil. And bolognese is traditionally a heavy meat sauce, there was not much meat on either plate. Carne Armante - came with 4 meatballs in a meat sauce (very light meat sauce) and slivers of Italian sausage. In all, less meat than I was expecting and overall it was just ok as the sauce was flavorless and I tasted mostly mozzarella and the meat pieces themself. Wouldn't order again. Ambiance was fitting, and it was clean and had a light layer of dust but you could tell they cleaned semi regularly. Italian music played and the lighting was dim but bright enough for the time of day.
Yum. Bread was delicious. The menu is limited. Dinner included bread w/ oil and a salad. We enjoyed our dinner and the decor and music.
This place is in the middle of nowhere - but as soon as you walk in it takes you straight to Italy (we'll, at least what I picture Italy being like having never been). The menu is pretty limited, but I'm betting it's because they have a few recipes they know - and they do them all better than anyone else! I was torn being a pasta guy as to what I should order. All ten data dishes sounded appetizing. I settled on the Napolitana because it referenced peppers and the hot marina. I wasn't disappointed. The dish was great. The noodles were cooked to perfection. Nice mix of peppers. I even got more bread to soak up the last remaining sauce. The salad - meh. But I wasn't here to eat greens. If you are in Bloomington and want some real, non chain/fast food pasta - this is the place.
We tried Luna Di Luna for the first time for a lunch at work. There were three of us and we ordered the family meal of the Ceciliana. When ordering family style you also get the pasta, salad, and bread. If it were just the pasta and salad, I'd be giving it 3 stars but the bread earned a full star by itself. The salad and the ceciliana was nothing special. The marinara for the pasta was very bland but I was surprised that I liked the hot Italian sausage. The bread had delicious seasoning on top. You also get a dipping sauce which I think is an olive oil but more delicious seasoning in it! The bread is the only reason that would bring me back to try a different dish.
When you pull up to this building don't be fooled by the outside. The inside has a magical ambiance and you'll know immediately you walked into a good place! The food here is phenomenal! My daughter had the Bolognese and I had the Amante Di Luna. Noodles were cooked perfectly and both had great flavor! The bread they serve before hand is to die for and so is the Caesar salad. Service was also great! You can tell this is a family run business and they take pride in serving their customers! I will be back again and again for sure!
I loved my visit to this charming little spot on my way to the airport. Set on a busy road, I was pleasantly surprised by this cozy spot. Walking in, the decor is over the top. Colors everywhere. Cute curtains made by the owner, varnished wood and great music set the stage for a tasty Italian meal. Our server was so sweet and attentive. He gave us the backstory of the restaurant. This Father & Son business made everything even more desirable. The menu is limited but so delicious. Appetizers to dessert, we loved it all. You could tell everything was made with family recipes and a lot of love.
What an awesome place! Beautiful small restaurant with a great vibe. They did have gluten free noodles when I went as well (wasn't on the menu). Loved the experience, the waitress was friendly and quick to chat about the dishes and the wine, and the pasta was great! I'll be stopping by again!
I was looking for a lunch place to meet a colleague and chose Luna based on location. It was everything I wanted it to be. It was intimate with lots of tables for business or conversation. I have to admit, the lunch menu didn't feel very 'lunchy'. It seemed to be a small set of dinner entrees. That said, I wanted to try the pasta and chose the bolognese. It was great and I ate half so now I have another meal, each costing about 8 bucks. It would be great to cut the entree size in half and maybe add half a Caesar salad. The bread and olive oil with spices was fantastic. I could never give up bread and this part of the meal reminded me why. Bread was warm with a crisp outer crust. Olive oil was tasty. So good. Can't wait to make this place a date night. It had all the ambiance needed to make it a fun night out.
The ambiance was so cute!!! There was parking available and easy to get in and out of the parking lot. Everyone that worked there was so nice! The bread was crunchy and soft and delicious! Pasta was also great! Noodles tasted very fresh and the pasta was very flavorful! Each pasta comes with the complimentary bread and a side salad that I forgot to take a picture of. Our bill was about $50 which seems very reasonable for the amount of food we got and the quality! Will definitely come back here! read more
We came here on a Friday night at 6:30 and were able to be seated without waiting. I called ahead during the day but they said they don't take reservations on the weekends. Also important to note, they close at 8 PM. It's decorated like a true family style place, cute flowers and colors and light fixtures. The service is friendly, but if you are in a hurry, they are not. They bring olive oil and herbs to the table with homemade bread to start which is an extra touch I think most restaurants have stopped doing. They did offer any pasta dish to be made with gluten-free penne. My pasta dish was tasty and warm but the meat was sparse, and though the prices seem fair, I would say all around this was an average experience. I can see how this could have sentimental value to people who live in the neighborhood, and I do like to support independent restaurants so I'm glad we tried it, but if you are a true foodie and if you are looking for great Italian, I don't think this is the spot. read more
3 months ago
Food was good, ordered the bolognese. I've never had that before so I have nothing to compare it to. Service was great. Kind and smiles every time. The vibe was interest there are lots fake flowers in a tacky but warm inviting way. I wanted to stay because it felt like a place to be and enjoy. Large selection of wine to go with your meal. read more
13 days ago
2 months ago
House bread was warm and flavorful with a crunchy herb crust. Served with oil and herb dipping sauce (seemed like the oil was too "clear" to be olive oil) the oil was just ok. Caesar salad served with entrees it was fine, lettuce is cut into ribbons making it easier to eat. Here's where things get a little strange - the bolognese is served with meatballs that appear, and taste of the premade-frozen variety. The sauce lacks depth and flavor, no hint of garlic or basil. And bolognese is traditionally a heavy meat sauce, there was not much meat on either plate. Carne Armante - came with 4 meatballs in a meat sauce (very light meat sauce) and slivers of Italian sausage. In all, less meat than I was expecting and overall it was just ok as the sauce was flavorless and I tasted mostly mozzarella and the meat pieces themself. Wouldn't order again. Ambiance was fitting, and it was clean and had a light layer of dust but you could tell they cleaned semi regularly. Italian music played and the lighting was dim but bright enough for the time of day. read more
5 months ago
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10 months ago
Yum. Bread was delicious. The menu is limited. Dinner included bread w/ oil and a salad. We enjoyed our dinner and the decor and music. read more
2 months ago
This place is in the middle of nowhere - but as soon as you walk in it takes you straight to Italy (we'll, at least what I picture Italy being like having never been). The menu is pretty limited, but I'm betting it's because they have a few recipes they know - and they do them all better than anyone else! I was torn being a pasta guy as to what I should order. All ten data dishes sounded appetizing. I settled on the Napolitana because it referenced peppers and the hot marina. I wasn't disappointed. The dish was great. The noodles were cooked to perfection. Nice mix of peppers. I even got more bread to soak up the last remaining sauce. The salad - meh. But I wasn't here to eat greens. If you are in Bloomington and want some real, non chain/fast food pasta - this is the place. read more
We tried Luna Di Luna for the first time for a lunch at work. There were three of us and we ordered the family meal of the Ceciliana. When ordering family style you also get the pasta, salad, and bread. If it were just the pasta and salad, I'd be giving it 3 stars but the bread earned a full star by itself. The salad and the ceciliana was nothing special. The marinara for the pasta was very bland but I was surprised that I liked the hot Italian sausage. The bread had delicious seasoning on top. You also get a dipping sauce which I think is an olive oil but more delicious seasoning in it! The bread is the only reason that would bring me back to try a different dish. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
When you pull up to this building don't be fooled by the outside. The inside has a magical ambiance and you'll know immediately you walked into a good place! The food here is phenomenal! My daughter had the Bolognese and I had the Amante Di Luna. Noodles were cooked perfectly and both had great flavor! The bread they serve before hand is to die for and so is the Caesar salad. Service was also great! You can tell this is a family run business and they take pride in serving their customers! I will be back again and again for sure! read more
8 months ago
I loved my visit to this charming little spot on my way to the airport. Set on a busy road, I was pleasantly surprised by this cozy spot. Walking in, the decor is over the top. Colors everywhere. Cute curtains made by the owner, varnished wood and great music set the stage for a tasty Italian meal. Our server was so sweet and attentive. He gave us the backstory of the restaurant. This Father & Son business made everything even more desirable. The menu is limited but so delicious. Appetizers to dessert, we loved it all. You could tell everything was made with family recipes and a lot of love. read more
11 months ago
What an awesome place! Beautiful small restaurant with a great vibe. They did have gluten free noodles when I went as well (wasn't on the menu). Loved the experience, the waitress was friendly and quick to chat about the dishes and the wine, and the pasta was great! I'll be stopping by again! read more
10 months ago
5 months ago
I was looking for a lunch place to meet a colleague and chose Luna based on location. It was everything I wanted it to be. It was intimate with lots of tables for business or conversation. I have to admit, the lunch menu didn't feel very 'lunchy'. It seemed to be a small set of dinner entrees. That said, I wanted to try the pasta and chose the bolognese. It was great and I ate half so now I have another meal, each costing about 8 bucks. It would be great to cut the entree size in half and maybe add half a Caesar salad. The bread and olive oil with spices was fantastic. I could never give up bread and this part of the meal reminded me why. Bread was warm with a crisp outer crust. Olive oil was tasty. So good. Can't wait to make this place a date night. It had all the ambiance needed to make it a fun night out. read more
1 year ago
Great ambience. Very unique place. The house bread is the best I've had in Minnesota. Really really loved the delicious unlimited house bread. The severs were nice and friendly. They helped accommodate the seating for us and our baby. Would definitely come again for special occasions. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I had an amazing experience the first time I came that I was so excited the next time I was in town to bring my co-worker. We headed there directly from the airport and it was 25 mins before close. We noticed the closed sign on the door already but the door was open. When we walked in - a few employees looked at us annoyed - one young lady I remember from my pleasant visit the time before. We asked if we can be seated and let them know we already knew we wanted bread and salads. They Sat us and ran us over drinks and quickly some bread and salads. My co-worker looked at the menu and was excited to now order something. We watched two servers walk past our table multiple times without even looking at us and at points talking to the table next to us and purposely standing with their backs to us. If you've been here - you know how small it is so it was kind of awkward. We watched a table order food, after we had been sitting there and then their food come while we waited for our check at this point since we didn't feel welcomed. They never came by with it. They didn't check in with us. They didn't fill our waters/drinks. Nothing. It got to the point where I got up to ask for the check. Now this is the best part - we paid $20 for 2 side salads and the same bread they give everyone. I think that was the cherry on top. I truly loved my first experience but I cannot believe this is how they treat customers. I will not be returning or recommending this restaurant. Not worth it especially when they could've had a very loyal customer. read more
If I could give this place more than 5 stars i would! You HAVE to check this place out. The fresh baked warm bread is perfection!! I don't know what seasoning they use but yummmm. Their salad is also perfection! Both bread and salad automatically come with your entree. I also love their pasta! It's definitely fresh and authentic. I need to go back to try them all! Service is exceptional and the atmosphere is warm and comforting! Please please go here. read more
2 years ago
It was my birthday yesterday and I requested an old favorite - Luna di Luna in Bloomington! They don't have a social media or Internet presence so this family-owned place could be considered a hole-in-the-wall - and it is exemplary in that regard! Each entree comes with a delicious creamy Caesar salad and house-made bread with dipping oil & seasoning mixed in. The bread is so fluffy and the dipping oil tastes amazing. But the best part of this place is the pasta - it is so creamy! I got the Luna Special which comes with shrimp and chicken over a bed of tortellini pasta and covered in Alfredo sauce. Beware if you have any dietary restrictions though - the menu online is associated with GrubHub or Single Platform and they aren't accurate. It was unfortunate because we had ordered based on the website and when my husband opened the to-go containers at home we noticed there was prosciutto in our pasta. Luckily the owners, albeit frustrated with the situation, were very accommodating and made us new entrees to pick up. Be sure to call them to omit anything you don't want - I removed prosciutto from my entree since I don't eat pork products. Despite this hang up it was no fault of the restaurant owners. Definitely call to see what each menu item entails before ordering. Overall highly recommend this place to get your pasta fix. read more
5 years ago
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3 years ago
Visited 2/17/24. First off, this place does have some good qualities. The waitstaff was great, it's quaint and cute inside, and the bread with dipping sauce is delicious. The house wine was decent too. I got the parmigiana with meatballs, my sister got the tetrazzini with no meat since she's vegetarian (no veg options on the menu), and my mom got the four cheese pasta. Sadly, nothing tasted fresh (my meatballs seemed more like they had been frozen than homemade). My mom was bummed that her dish was served with penne vs rigatoni like had been stated on the menu. The dishes all had excess of sauce and cheese. The portion sizes are really large, but I would prefer smaller portion sizes that are refined with fresh ingredients any day. I love giving positive reviews, but sadly this is not a place that I can recommend. I hope that they can work to make the rest of the meals as delicious as their bread and dipping sauce. read more
Luna di Luna is a cute Italian restaurant with friendly staff, to us at least. My bf said there was an argument and people were yelling but I was clearly lost in the sauce. But actually tho the tetrazina I got was a lactose intolerants nightmare. So much cheese in the sauce. I got it without the shrimp and it was definitely missing that seafood texture. The sauce had flavors of seafood. However it wasn't my favorite. It had veggies in it which was really good, however i prefer veggies softer, these were crunchy for all y'all raw dogs. My bf got the chicken and sausage and it was alright. The sausage was tender and sweet. complimentary bread with oil and herbs along with caesar salads. The caesar salad was refreshing and the bread. oh the mf bread, that shit was SALTY. the guy next to us literally started to choke he was like i need some water and the lady he was like they really should bring them out before the bread. Note to future bread eater: dust some of that shit off or ask for water first I really enjoyed the aesthetic of this place. We definitely had an eventful 45 minutes lmao read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The only reason this place is getting 2 stars is simply because the service, and salad and bread they offered was amazing. Very reasonably priced and overall ambiance was great as well. The entrees however were quite disappointing in quality. I felt Olive Garden (the McDonald's of Italian food) even tastes better in that department. The meat just tasted like it came frozen in a package and my gnocchi had a weird aftertaste. To each their own, just not for me. read more
1 year ago
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Is It a reasonably quiet restaurant for a luncheon gathering for a group 5 to 10 people?
Yes I was there for lunch. A business lunch of approximately 10 people came in. It was perfect. I could barely hear them. The restaurant was quiet for them as well.
Is ir possible to get gluten free posts?
They have gluten free pasta. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they have it in stock.
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