Being an urban dweller, from time to time I get this itch to be rugged and nature-ful, to explore the wilds and breathe untainted air...basically see some of that greatness California has to offer. This usually entails packing Urban BF into the car and making him sit in traffic for a few hours in hopes of rekindling my connectivity with Mother Earth. The journey usually ends in some small bay area town, where we walk a few blocks along some "Main St. " (my heels pose some terrain restrictions) and end up at some restaurant before returning home to nap. This is how we found Pasta Moon. We're spoiled food brats from SF, and we loved PM. The staff was very professional and cordial (and clearly suburban. I love it. Dance, monkey, dance!!) and the food was to match. The wine list was also superb. I ended up washing down my lettuce leaves with a couple of gallons of chilled Viognier. Nap time. read more

So unexpectedly romantic! This local gem is unpretentious, warm, welcoming and the food is delish. Highlights: 1- corn and shrimp bisque- light, fresh, summery. 2- mushroom papardelle minus the pancetta- apparently my husband thinks this is the best pasta he's ever eaten. He's serious about food and so this shouldn't be taken lightly! I agree, flavorful, fresh pasta with local sustainable ingredients..what more could you ask for. 3- roasted fig pizza with dressed arugula ( minus the prosciutto) - sadly no longer on the menu. read more

After a disappointing first meal in HMB, we decided to try this place based on yelp reviews. We debated about sitting outside so that we could sit with our dog but as soon as I stepped foot inside the beautiful interior, I felt like the dog really could use some alone time. We arrived right at the beginning of lunch service so we got seated at a table with a view of the garden below which was beautiful. We started with the clam chowder and the Caesar salad. (Side note: I hate that the bf orders caesar salads everywhere he goes. I find them to be the cantaloupe of the salad world and am annoyed to waste space on them.) But this salad was SO good. It was perhaps my favorite thing which surprised both of us. The lettuce was unbelievably crisp and fresh tasting leaving me wondering where other lettuce is being procured and why they don't all taste this way. The clam chowder was good but not amazing. We got the butternut ravioli and Pancetta Pappardelle based on reviews and both were good but again, not amazing. I found the butternut ravioli to be a little too sweet for my taste although clearly well made. Overall, I'd come back here in a heartbeat. Beautifully decorated, wonderful service, and apparently, the crispest lettuce you'll find anywhere. read more

I often wonder why I don't go to HMB more often. I mean, it's only over the hill, right? Like 30 minutes away? I am very glad that we chose to stop at Pasta Moon on our way back from the Mystery Spot. In three words: YUM YUM YUM! Food: - We started with the black misson figs stuffed with gorgonzola and wrapped with proscitto and the pumpkin frito. The former was delicious; the latter not so much. The pumpkin tasted just like what it was: battered deep-fried pumpkin. - I ordered the mushroom pappardelle. It was mushroomy goodness. - My father ordered the butternut squash ravioli. He was stoked; it was really good. - My husband ordered the house lasagna. This was the low point of the meal. The sausage was weirdly chewy and the cheese was dried out. He suspects that it was sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. Now I have the perfect excuse to head back over the hill. Well, as long as we don't order the lasagna. read more

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with delicious food that is clearly made with love. We had Father's Day lunch here and enjoyed quite a spread: fritto misto (the weakest point of the meal - the calamari pieces were really small), charcuterie platter with cured Italian meats, cheese, and marinated olives, Caesar salad (very very good), and the sausage pizza (to die for). For entrees, I had the white truffle oil, prosciutto and porcini mushroom pappardelle which was mind-blowing. I also had some of my husband's tagliatelle bolognese, which was delicious, but, in my opinion, not as good as the pappardelle. My mother-in-law's linguine with clams was yummy but also not as good as the papperdelle. The pasta is really beautiful here because it is clearly very fresh and homemade and cooked perfectly al dente. The atmosphere was very pleasant and I found the restaurant to be family oriented and charming. read more

A girl at the front desk of the Ritz had mentioned that she knew of a fantastic Italian place, having grown up and lived in Half Moon Bay her whole life. We forgot to ask the name of the restaurant, nor did we remember hers. Upon recommendation from another person at the front desk, we made reservations for Pasta Moon. The restaurant looked pretty empty once we walked in. A wedding party had just ended apparently. Pasta Moon has a separate dining area for other guests. First and foremost, Pasta Moon does NOT have many vegetarian options. That wasn't so much a problem for me as it was for M who recently decided to become vegetarian. Muhahah. Sucka. Otherwise, the usual menu wasn't endless but filled with some delicious sounding options. M ordered the eggplant lasagna and I ordered the Ahi Tuna Linguine. M SAID it was pretty good eggplant lasagna but I'm not totally confident. (It was after he took a look at my plate and dreaded being vegetarian...hahah). Anyway, the linguine was light, not heavily drenched in sauce and the tuna was seasoned nicely. The service was excellent. The servers were genuinely friendly and happy to get you anything. I was afraid that I'd be underdressed for a restaurant downtown, especially since we were staying at the fancy Ritz AND M had on a nice dress shirt. Although most patrons at PM were decently dressed and in no way was there a snobbish atmosphere. Thank goodness! read more

I had a great experience here. Everyone, and i mean everyone in the restaurant is super welcoming and friendly. Ambiance and decor are perfect for a fun cozy dinner date. +Grilled asparagus with shaved parmesan and lemon +Tuscan bread soup (exactly what i wanted on a cold HMB night) +Warm table bread, fresh out of the oven +Papardelle with wild mushrooms and pancetta - SOO GOOD! +Flaky, tender whitefish (halibut or char - can't remember, it was the bf's) +Mango panna cotta w/ lime syrup - i was a total doubter, but i loved it! +Rhubarb strawberry crostata: totally not my thing, but got a thumbs up from the bf Best restaurant I tried all weekend in HMB :) read more

I friggin LOVE this place. Its a lil pricy - I just had a $50 lunch but took a meal sized portion home so that cuts it down to size. Had a glass of Sangiovese that went well with the house made pappardelle with bacon and mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce- uh YUM. Had the new heirloom and fresh mozzarella caprese- executed correctly, even had a couple fried basil leaves for fun and crunch. They brought water out for my dog without me even mentioning it - so sweet!! These folks love what they do and you can tell. Date night central, you will most likely get lucky after freshness like this!! read more

This large and lively spot on Main Street in Half Moon Bay is a haven for those (like me) perpetually hungry for homemade pasta and locally-farmed vegetables and fruit. The menu features a large array of creative dishes, all bursting with seasonal ingredients. It was hard to even settle on a single salad to start, between the menu's bounty and the daily special "farmer's salad" of beets, beans and pluots. We ended up with a grilled peach, arugula and Harley Farms goat cheese salad. My girlfriend and I are sworn devotees to grilled fruit, and to Harley Farms (we'd been to the dairy outside Pescadero earlier in the day and made quite a dent in their samples), and the salad did not disappoint. Pasta Moon offers half-portions of many of their homemade pastas, another thing to love about the place, and we were more than satisfied by halves of Lasagna and Pappardelle. The lasagna is a magical concoction of sausage, tomato, spinach, just a trace of ricotta, and a touch of nutmeg or cloves to give it a pleasant but mysterious undertone. Unlike many versions I've had, this lasagne had just the right texture and consistency, and tasted made-to-order. The pappardelle was silky and decadent, with pancetta, cream, basil, mascarpone and pine nuts clinging to the wide, thick and hearty homemade noodles. Glancing (surreptitiously) around the restaurant we saw many other tempting plates. We'll definitely be back on a future visit. read more

Good food, good atmosphere and good service. Pasta dishes range from $18 - $24. It's probably worth it for dinner but a bit pricey for lunch (which was when we were here). The ambiance would probably be better at dinnertime as well. We started with a roasted chicken salad with blue cheese and avocados. My bf found the dressing a bit sweet, but I liked it a lot. I ordered the parpadella with pancetta in a tomato cream sauce and my bf got the fettuccine with sausage. His dish was good - the sausage was tasty - but mine was better. The servings were on the smallish side. We were glad we started off with the chicken salad. Their famous lasagna looked awesome (and huge) -- I think I'll try that next time. read more

Great place, great pasta. They use local ingredients, which I like. I believe I had the pork bolognese. Fresh, delicious chunks of pork. I'll have to try it again to see if it can get a better rating. Some things that were off: 1. Service was a bit slow. It picked up after our waiter came by, but took them a while to get to us. 2. Appetizer (assorted fried calamari, etc) was a bit oily. As well, deep fried fennel didn't really appeal to me. 3. They use nothing but fresh, local ingredients. If thats the case, why do they insist on nothing but Italian wines? Surely there's something from HMB or Bonny Doon that could be on the menu. I'd certainly go back there, and look forward to it. Recommending this to anyone who's looking for a great dining experience on the coast. read more

I loved this place. The service was great. We arrived right when the restaurant was closing its lunch period (around 2:30). There were no hostesses by then but the waiters seated us and the service was still very prompt especially considering that the restaurant was closing and it was busy with a late New Years Day lunch rush. The food was excellent. My gf and I had the Margarita Pizza and the Butternut Squash Ravioli. Both were very good. read more

AAAAAAGGGGGGUUUUHHHHHH - yum yum yum yum yum. (That was a Cookie Monster noise.) Holy crap - the butternut ravioli is to die for. Seriously. If I am ever on death row, my last meal will be the butternut ravioli from Pasta Moon. They have an awesome private room for groups of 25-50. Since our wedding is so small, we rented it out for a post-ceremony dinner. It was very reasonable, and the food and beverage minimum was perfect. read more

The boyfriend and I went to Pasta Moon after seeing all the good reviews both here and on OpenTable. It was a rainy, miserable Tuesday night, and we had no trouble getting the reservation. The ambiance was beautiful--felt like a very upscale Italian restaurant, with a well established bar area, and a well outfitted dining area. We showed up about 10 minutes early for our 8 o'clock reservation, and were shown to our seats promptly. There were only about 3 other tables there, so not a problem. We were given our menus, and then left alone for about 10 minutes before the waiter came back to take our drink orders. Another 10 minutes before he came back with the food specials and to take our food orders. I asked if I should have the Tuna or the Putenesca, and was told the tuna is better. Great. I order that rare. We were presented with the bread (pretty delicious) and our drinks. The calamari was pretty average. Although I've never had calamari where the lemons were also fried. Hmm. Here is where it goes a little downhill...instead of the tuna, I was served the Putenesca. I let the waiter know, but since I was deciding between the two anyways, I kept the food. Only, it had about a handful too much salt in it. The boyfriend had the lasagna, and wasn't overly impressed. Overall, it was a decent experience. I'd say overpriced for the quality of food, and I won't suggest making the drive down from east bay to try it out. read more

During our meal, the power was shut off... This could be the start of a bad review but our experience was amazing. Our food mostly came out prior to the power outage and as most reviewers will attest was delicious. I was most impressed with the restaurant in the calm and seem less manner that they continued to provide an excellent experience in spite of a power outage. The manager was lighting candles in the bathroom and the hostesses brought candles to the table. My wife looked even more beautiful under candlelight. We had to pay with carbon copy credit card recipes but kudos to the staff tonight for providing such an excellent experience. read more

Quick take: Must go for a white table cloth meal in Half Moon Bay At the Bar: Beautiful bar with a window (so we can see our dog tied up out front). Fantastic G-Vine gin martini straight up with olives, Well engineered cocktails...Cielo Rosso (Grey Goose L'Orange, Campari, Basil, Lemon, Ruby Grapefruit Juice) was just right. Not too sweet. Had a 30 minute chat with the bartender (it was a slow Sunday night). Can eat at the bar but didn't. Della Casa Salad: Lovely, fresh, generous house salad that pleased the salad loving Eb. The toasted sunflower seeds and citrus zest were yummy additions. Creamy burrata and heirloom tomato salad: Greg could eat six of these. Tagliatelle Day Boat Sea Scallops: Scallops were caramelized outside and creamy inside. Eb requested gluten free pasta and they successfully swapped the tagliatelle for corn fusilli. Very thoughtful. Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Ravioli: The small ravioli were yummy clouds of sweet squash and marscapone. Greg would have added more sage in the brown butter but it was still lick-your-plate good. The bottle: 2011 Insoglio del cinghiale - Toscana, was a great match for our food; slightly jammy, a bit bigger than our food (which we like) and clearly Italian. Our waiter-as-sommelier did a great job of helping us navigate our ignorance of Italian wines. Mascarpone Cheesecake: The crunchy, whole hazelnuts were fantastic (can I have a bag to go please?). The cheesecake took Eb back to her childhood visits to the Thunderbird bookstore/restaurant in Carmel Valley. They have a "dog table". Seriously, the owner loves dogs and so Paper Moon is a white table cloth restaurant with one dog friendly table. Call ahead and say Kitsune sent you. read more

Pasta Moon - 2011 Insoglio: slightly jammy, a bit bigger than our scallops and ravioli (we like our wine a bit bigger than our food). - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

May have been a four, maybe it was an off night. The food was good and the service was almost great. Problems: 1. Missing Ingredient: three of our party ordered the special which was supposed to include prosciutto... a few minutes after being served the waitress came back with little dishes for each of us with the prosciutto - I am not sure this was the best remedy especially b/c the flavors were not blended correctly AND after reading other reviews, it doesn't appear to be the 1st time. 2. Missing Dish: there was a mix up and the wrong dish was brought for one of the people in our party - instead of apologizing, the waitress just said "your dish will be out shortly." The whole table waited for about 10 minutes before eating and no apology or acknowledgment of the mistake. Food: Aside from the missing ingredients the dish I ordered was good. I tasted some of the dishes others ordered and they did not wow me - the halibut was overcooked. Dessert was good. read more

My experiences with Pasta Moon go back 4 years to 2006. My boyfriend and I went down to Half Moon Bay to pick up some pumpkins for Halloween, and we found ourselves getting hungry. There aren't many options on Main St., so we settled on Past Moon - we were so glad we did. We have gone back on every anniversary since then because we keep having such great experiences. Allow me to address some of the previous reviews if I may... * Terrible cocktails - the upside is, there is an excellent and extensive wine list. I have never ordered a cocktail from Pasta Moon because it is a classic Italian restaurant...I would not expect the cocktails to be great. Go to a club... * No podium/confusing hallways and layout/crowded - I agree with you on the crazy layout...there IS a podium. It is housed in the same function room as the bar (the first door to the left when you enter the building). Some signage would make it a lot easier to identify. We have eaten in the back crowded area one time closer to dinner (usually we eat late afternoon), and it was a little cramped because there was a large party...we just cozied up in the corner, ordered a bottle of lovely merlot and some olives. * It's not a child-friendly place - No, it isn't. It's more of an adult restaurant. I'm not knocking kids, I love kids, but you can't expect to take them everywhere. * Mediocre food - I completely disagree here! The prices might be a bit high, but if you look at the whole establishment, it seem about right. I wouldn't expect to go to Pasta Moon and pay $8 for a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. On a previous menu, there was a chicken fettuccine alfredo...there were cranberries in it...so delicious. Traditional Italian dishes with a modern flair is how I would describe the menu. * The service - all the times we've been there, the owner has been the one to seat us, and she has been nothing but pleasant. I think the reviews about horrible service must be the one-off situations just as every establishment in the service industry has. Have you revisited since and seen the same server working? * One thing that I do not appreciate is the fact that they close between lunch and dinner. All in all, I would definitely recommend Pasta Moon. One needs to be aware of the calibur of restaurant it is before they dine. This is not a McDonald's or a Denny's...Nor is it a fancy steak house...it's a perfect marry of tradition and romantic ambiance, and I can't wait for another anniversary so I can go back. read more

I will make this brief-Good food but poor customer service. Long wait 30minutes even though we had reservations for our table. (Understandable-busy night). Service-POOR. Waiter not attentive and slow. It could have been an off night for the restaurant but the poor service really made a big dent for our celebration at our table. read more

I used to like this place a lot more. Went to dinner as a group of 10. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, and basically forgotten many times. The waiter didnt know what he was doing. We sat for 30 minutes before water was brought to the table and the order was taken during the water service. Waited an hour for our meals and the food was warm and not hot. Waited another hour to get the check and then had the corkage fee for our own wine was added to the tab without our consent. They screwed up on the wine as it was. Gave them two bottles to put in the "dining room" that we were seated in and they put both a red and a white on ice! Pretty bad on their part. All in all, I wont be eating there again and I wouldnt recommend it because of the terrible service, the food was sub par and the setting of the room we were seated in was pretty bad. Behind us was the line for the co ed bathroom. I dont know about anyone else, but I dont s*** where I eat. read more

Oh my....homemade pasta. I usually veer away from it because sometimes it's over cooked, so it's soggy and limp. But, pasta moon....oh my, the seafood pasta with the clams, shrimp, squid was off the top. There was a good amount of seafood in the dish. And, another plus, the seafood was not rubbery. It was all oh so ever tender and delicious. The dish was so good, that I found myself waking up at 3am and eating the other half of it. The Fritto Misto, the Monterey Bay Calamari wasn't anything special. The breading was a bit on the heavy side. They could make the breading lighter and tastier. I'm going to have to make another trip to half moon bay soon and try the other pasta dishes, the lagsana and ravioli sounds great. read more

Enjoyed a lovely dinner with family! Highly recommend there wonderful food & desserts.

A wonderful little Italian restaurant, nestled in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay. I came here during a work offsite and was really impressed not only by the setting (open layout, bar, spacious seating) but also by the service and the food. Everything we had was amazing. The lasagna, the butternut squash raviolis, the salads. Wonderful. It's a great place for the family, a special work meal or even a romantic one. Definitely would recommend this place and if I'm in the area, would definitely come back! read more

DELICIOUS! everything we had was amazing. fritto misto was very good -- not too heavy on the batter, and very fresh calamari. i don't remember what everyone else ordered for their entrees, but i do remember that everyone loved what they were eating. i had the crab linguine, and have never had a pasta dish that even comes close in comparison. the fresh pasta was already incomparable, then topped with the most flavorful blend of succulent crab, lemon, shallots, carrots, onion, parsley, etc. in a light cream sauce. our meals were so tasty, that we were feeling very full. but the next time i get a chance to eat here, i'll definitely save room for dessert! read more

Amazing lasagna! I got to see my husband (with my help) devour an entire lasagna on top of the delicious fritto misto. He also recommended the swordfish which was as excellent as he said. read more

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While we were in Half Moon Bay, the restaurant most recommended to us by the locals was Pasta Moon. We were essentially told that we would have an mind-blowing, orgasmic experience of the best pasta we've ever encountered! Pasta Moon is a nice, homey restaurant in a small space and a lot of warm touches. Don't be fooled, though, Pasta Moon is a fairly nice (and fairly expensive, like most of Half Moon Bay) restaurant. Like most of the restaurants in the area, Pasta Moon had a great wine list. The service was superb as well, and we had a great view of Downtown Half Moon Bay from our window seat, despite coming in without a reservation. I felt right at home eating here and well taken care of by the staff. I ordered olives, which were great, for my appetizer, as well as pasta for dinner. When we got our pasta, my mom and I both agreed that our pasta was good, but neither of us was as blown away as we thought we would be based on what the locals said. My scallops that came with the pasta, though, were absolutely delicious. I think they were the best scallops I have ever had. So, while the homemade pasta wasn't quite all that, the place definitely earned its four stars with the scallops and the service! Yum. read more

I absolutely love Pasta Moon. It's my favorite restaurant, all the ingredients are very fresh, the bread, the pasta, salads, cocktails, I can't rave enough. The service is always great, they have the sweetest blond hostess there and I believe it's Pablo he's great too! I wish I could come here for dinner every night. If your in half moon bay this restaurant is a must. read more

Pasta Moon - Pear martini, tiger prawns, Bolognese, cappuccino. Freshest ingredients, I love this restaurant! - Italian Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Pasta Moon hosted my rehearsal dinner during my wedding weekend in late August. We had the private room in the back and then brought the party out to the front bar area to add more friends. The food is truly amazing. Room in the back was a perfect set up with waiters that gave us great service. In particular, the arthichoke appetizer was phenomenal. I would recommend this place for a rehearsal dinner wholeheartedly. One star docked because the ravioli mascapone cream was way too sweet. Felt like eating candy. read more

My boyfriend took me here for our one year anniversary dinner, and I must say it was very nice, however Pasta Moon misses on a couple of aspects. When you walk in its a little confusing the way the restaurant is laid out. There are two large rooms, one is more modern looking and is the "lounge" I suppose, and it kind of leads to the bar which is TINY. I seriously have seen larger home bars than the one in this restaurant. The other room is a much more romantic intimate setting. The hostess was pretty absent, so although we had a reservation we had to wait for her to help us because she was dashing around trying to seat everyone, so I felt bad for her and thought that hiring a second hostess would definitely be appropriate especially for a busy Friday night. We were seated in the more "romantic/intimate room", which was nice. There were candles on the table, and flowers (although our flowers I'm sure had seen better days), but this was a nice touch. Boyfriend got clam chowder as an appetizer and loved it, noting that many places only give you a couple clams in a typical clam chowder, but he said that in Pasta Moon's clam chowder there were tons! So he was happy about that. For dinner I got the Tagliatelle Bolognese, which was super delicious. The way it was arranged on the plate made it look like a smaller portion, but it was more than enough, and I took the rest home as leftovers. My boyfriend got the scallops in a mushroom risotto and while I am not a scallops fan, I did try the risotto and it was outstanding. We lingered over the dessert menu (the Meyer lemon parfait caught out eye) but we were both so full that we decided against it. So the reason I can't grant Pasta Moon 5 stars is because the next day I went to heat up my food, and I happened to notice a hair, thinking it was perhaps just my own I pulled it out and examined it and saw right away that there was no way it could be mine. It was about 3.5 or 4 inches in length and GREY. Neither myself or my boyfriend have grey hair. Well, OK my bf has maybe one or two on his head, but not at that length. Needless to say I was turned off from my leftovers, but this unfortunate event has in no way turned me off from making a return trip to Pasta Moon someday! read more

We were in half moon bay to celebrate our anniversary. A friend recommended this place, so we decided to have dinner there so that we could tell her that we did. Wow! The food here was great. We started off in the bar, the bartender made his specialty for my wife, a delicious strawberry, run and mint drink. I had the Atticus Finch. Both drink were very good, they don't scimp on the alcohol. Appetizer was shrimp on a bed of polenta. Very delicious. Shrimp was not overcooked. Entre was the pork chop, with Brussel sprouts. The pork chop was thick, pan fried with a coating of some sort. It was very good, not dry at all, which is very hard to do with a thick cut chop. The only disappointment was the dessert. We a ordered the butterscotch pudding. The posting was runny, and hasn't completely set. All in all, well worth the trip and the price. It was within the price range of nearby restaurants in the area. read more

Very delicious food here, nice atmosphere, and quite upscale, reserve for the best occasions. We have come here for special occasions for my whole life with my family, I am 22, and it has changed a bit. The food is still very good, especially the pizza, as I am a diehard pizza fan, and last time I came I loved it. The pasta of course is great too. This is good, authentic Italian food, but upscale so dress well. I will say that last time their service was not great, and they tried to seat us in a bad location that we didn't want and seemed to resist a bit at first when we wanted to go elsewhere even though we had a reservation. read more

I've wanted to try Pasta Moon ever since it's inception & finally found the time to stop in for lunch. Good time to go, as it wasn't that busy but still inviting and cozy. My server Barbara was delightful, attentive but not invasive as I enjoyed my meal. I was torn between several white wines and after discussing my options and hearing Barbara's description I ended up with the Licia Albarino (Spain) lovely crisp, tiny fruity white wine. Next up the Caesar salad, which was nothing to write home about. I don't know about you, but I don't care for salads consisting of long stems of lettuce leaves drizzled with dressing and 4 ordinary croutons. It was very boring, though the dressing was divine. I hope they consider improving on this "so,so" Caesar. Final choice was the Lasagna, which was mouth watering, a little spicy and just the right amount of sauce versus cheese. I didn't think I could finish, but I couldn't stop. As much as I wanted dessert, like the Butterscotch pudding, I'll have to go back when I have more room. Total bill was $40 (not a cheap lunch), but a nice experience, cozy environment and knowledgeable staff. I'll be back. read more

Nice restaurant - a great spot for a date night or dinner out with friends. Live (low-key) music and lilies in the bathrooms were a nice touch. Food was excellent. The only thing I didn't like was that the bar was pretty small and the beer list was somewhat limited. read more

Over the Moon for Pasta Moon! It never disappoints to dine at PM, the food is ALWAYS amazing and so is the service. One of my favorites of course is their famous lasagna but pastas and pizzas are fantastic as well. Hands down one of my favorite Italian restaurants. read more

Good wine list, traditional Italian favorites served up well. I had a goat cheese/endive salad that was fantastic. Not many veggie entrees on the menu, but they were happy to modify some of the existing meat ones to accommodate me. I think they may make their own pasta. It's a busy, bustling place, but the service was friendly and attentive. read more

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Pasta Moon is such a fun, tucked away, romantic restaurant. I have been there many times but the most recent was a week after my engagement. We arrived a bit early for our reservation, so we sat at the bar just a few steps away from the entrance to the restaurant. One time my fiance got up to check on our reservation. I didn't think anything of it, but later discovered he was telling them of our recent engagement. When they called us over to be seated, the owner of Pasta Moon came over and said, "Congratulations on your engagement!" I was so surprised and shocked that she knew about it. She led us to our table where a complimentary bottle of champagne was waiting for us. Even the fiance was surprised about that! Our waiter was also informed of our good news and wished us the best. Needless to say the food was fantastic. The soup was light and flavorful and the pasta was to die for. Our waiter was very attentive and funny, but never hovered. This is one of my favorite restaurants. read more

What a wonderful place to enjoy a fabulous Italian dinner. Service was warm and friendly, and very helpful. I had the most incredible lasagna I've ever tasted. The pasta was homemade, very thinly done, and the layers were perfectly balanced with sausage, cheeses, and vegetables, with a very nice marinara sauce. Don't miss the butternut squash ravioli -- incredible! Next time I want to try the pork chops! And will definitely save room for dessert! As we left, a lively jazz band was playing in the lounge area -- they sounded great. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, I was given the wrong plate when the food arrived. I took one bite and immediately knew it was a bad mistake. I'm allergic to shellfish and was given a dish that contained crab. I quietly alerted the bartender who immediately offered medical attention. I declined it because it was a very small bite. They brought me the correct order and another gentleman came over to apologize and offered medical attention. I again declined. Unfortunately, I began to feel sick about one hour later and have been vomiting since I got back to my hotel. I have also broke out into hives, albeit not as bad as it could have been. The dish that was mine was very delicious. The check came and we were charged for everything, nothing was comped as a way to remedy it. That would have been a better way to handle it. Mistakes happen, so I do not hold any hard feelings towards the person who made the mistake, however, if you have a food allergy, please do a double check when ordering here to make sure you got exact what you ordered. :( read more

Came here a few months ago after finding myself on the coast and hungry. I loved the ambiance and the decor here, and really hoped to love the food just as much. Our server was really friendly too. The food was overpriced and forgettable. I honestly can't even remember what we had, all I remember is we both ordered pasta dishes. Doubt I'd go back. read more

Having lived in the area for many years, this is the local favorite... The place is small and intimate and wonderful. The scalops with fettucine were out of this world, and the chef can pretty much create any dish to suit your needs. Also, the wine list is very extensive. If you get to meet the owner - Kim, she is such a nice lady to talk and makes sure you are taken care of... Pasta Moon is owned by Kim at the BEGINNING of Main Street, the husband and wife split up, so Paul opened up his own restaurant at the END of Main Street - Cetrella Bistro and Cafe. Its a wonderful restaurant.. The best pasta I have ever eaten, and I have tried pretty much every North Beach restaurant in SF. read more