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    Mezza Luna Ristorante

    4.1 (314 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    It's a pasta dish with artichoke and peas lemon flavor !  Delicious!
    Sande D.

    We walked into a beautiful bar with dark wood , beautiful bar. We sat outside and it just as nice, shaded from the sun with fans keeping us cool. We had great service and we also had a lovely server.

    Jessica P.

    We had a wonderful dinner at Mezza Luna! The food was absolutely delicious -- I ordered the steak, which was slightly overcooked, but I didn't send it back because it was still full of flavor and paired beautifully with the sides. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it; cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. We started with the burrata appetizer, and it was so good we completely forgot to take pictures -- we devoured every bite! We also shared a bottle of wine and ended the night with the cheesecake crème brûlée, which was the perfect sweet finish. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We were seated within 5 minutes even without a reservation, and chose to sit outside. The breeze kept us cool, and the music from inside added a nice ambiance to the whole evening. Highly recommend for a relaxed and flavorful night out!

    Patti C.

    We have always loved Mezza. Its a nice ambiance for an upscale dining experience at beaches. We had the best server, Georgia, who took such good care of our group of 6 friends. The food is consistently good, with hot food served hot and cold food cold. Parking is limited so just use the friendly valet folks!

    Johanna L.

    Drinks and appetizers tonight at Mezza Luna, fries were alright, 7 out of 10. Meatballs 8out of 10. Calamari 8 out of 10. Mussels 9 out of 10. Great ambiance with great music. Our waiter was great and food was decent.

    Basil Grapefruit cocktail- delish!
    Leah N.

    We sat in the bar area, so it was quite loud, but to be expected in a bustling bar. The service was great. Bread - so good. We had the meatball appetizer, pappardelle, and scallops. Everything was really good, but my scallops had a perfect sear on them that delivered a crunch I crave when eating seared scallops. The risotto was a perfect texture and the corn in the dish added the perfect amount of sweetness! www.serenitynowtravel.info

    Fresh Pappardelle
    Emily B.

    What a beautiful restaurant! The ambience really makes this place. The live music was really great and not so loud that you couldn't talk. Our food was exceptional and the portions were fair for the price. The short rib pasta dish (Fresh Pappardelle) was outstanding. The lasagna was a big hit too, and we loved the risotto that was served with the scallops. Definitely recommend the Brussels sprout appetizer. The server we had in the bar for our after dinner drinks was excellent. Our dinner server was efficient and everything was accurate but after learning the pasta special was out when we were ordering, I had asked if another entree could be made without spinach. She said she didn't think so but didn't offer up other suggestions. So I ended up quickly going with my third choice meal so everyone else didn't have to wait. It ended up being delicious so I wasn't disappointed. It would have been helpful to know what they were out of sooner or what could be modified for allergies. We did appreciate her ability to split up our checks.

    Fetuccini with Shrimp
    Claudia A.

    I was never able to try Mezza Luna when living in Jax but gave it a shot when I returned to visit and I'm so glad I did! We were a large party without a reservation but the host managed to get us seated after just a couple minutes. The place was very cute with dimmed lights. Our server got to us right away and came back with drinks not long after as well. For appetizers, we went for the Mussels, polpette and some truffle fries. Mussels could have used some salt but aside from that, everything tasted great with lots of seasoning. For the entree, I did the fetuccini Alfredo with Shrimp. What I loved about this dish was the unique flavor the peppers gave it. Shrimp was cooked to perfection and went really well with the red pepper Alfredo sauce. We were too full to even order dessert even though I wish I did. I must point out, this place is really into detail and has little sections on the menu that point out to vegan/vegetarian and even no garlic options so there is something for everyone. Will be returning on my next visit to Jax!

    Desa D.

    Wonderful girls night out. The restaurant was hot on the patio but the food was amazing. The staff was lovely and the food was excellent. We had a wonderful time and everything we ordered was yummy.

    Lasagna
    Kelsey C.

    Delicious dinner at Mezza Luna to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We started with the beef tartare, mussels, and truffle fries. All of which were delicious, but choose the mussels if you can only have one. For my entree, I had the Pan Seared Diver Scallops which were served over a corn and Parmesan risotto, which I loved. My boyfriend had the Spinach Raditore, which wasn't his favorite but may have been because he asked for no cheese on the dish when it comes with it. Dinner at Mezza never disappoints.

    Halibut Special. meh...
    Charlotte P.

    Whoa!! Was the food good? Yes.. was it timed and staged absolutely NOT! We were seated at 5:30 given water and 10 minutes later our server reappeared. We ordered drinks, appetizer, salad and entree. They were out of a ghost pepper tequila and so I reordered. Drinks came, salad came appetizer came and while eating the appetizer our entree came. What the hell? $180.00 tab and we were out by 6:27! That's all. Picture of the entree only because it sat the longest on our table waiting for us to finish our mussel appetizer. Certainly will not make my rotation!

    It's the Schmitt; Rosé
    Tiffany L.

    Stopped by for a drink and quick bite with my friend at the bar. The Cacio e Pepe was as good as I remembered. This was my first time getting an espresso martini here and I'm impressed! Not super watered down, used actual espresso/coffee instead of just coffee liqueur.

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    My husband and I enjoyed a great meal at Mezza Luna last night... very nice and warm ambiance with great food.

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    Food is great. Service is great. A great little Italian restaurant in NB/AB. Recommend this place.

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    Ask the Community - Mezza Luna Ristorante

    Is there still valet parking available?

    There sure is, which is such a breath of fresh air

    What's the dress code like? Can you wear jeans?

    Hi Brooke, Thank you for your question. Jeans are fine! The dining room is a more formal setting than the bar area or patio, so we ask the gentlemen to not wear tank tops… 

    Is there live music tonight? Thursday evening?

    Hi Mary, Thank you for your question. We have live music Monday-Thursday evenings 6-9pm. Every Thursday night Mike Shackelford plays. You can view our calendar at… 

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