Mezza Luna

This place is way off the beaten trail for someone from the shore. Being right next to the marina in Half Moon Bay, I would like to have seen it in the daytime too. The restaurant has a casual beachy feel with a mix of tables and seating arrangements. There’s also an adjoining bar for pre-​dinner drinks. I ordered the duck ravioli, which really was good, and the chocolate molten pudding for dessert. Great for the locals, and maybe a good day trip if travelling by ferry from the city, but probably too much of a drive for a revisit.

A good Italian restaurant is at Half Moon Bay Marina. Fittingly named Mezza Luna (Half Moon), located next to Grangers Taphouse & Kitchen.
I love the teal décor booth seats and throws. Shame the booth I booked dampened the beginning of my night by being given to someone else that was said to have 2 more guests than us and ended up being 3 people short but not before I made the very young Manager (seriously looked like he was barely out of nappies) to swap me back to where I had asked for in my booking a month in advance. Don’t mess with a lady with a very sore injured back.
I read in an earlier article that the produce is all local with things like flour imported and everything is made on site.
The Ragu and handkerchief Taglitelle I had was very good and seemed homemade. The pizza my friend had looked good although I like my toppings a little more closer to the edge than they were.
I wasn’t too chuffed on my scallops. My friend agreed they were lacking something. Too much citrus and not enough crunch or other elements on the plate.
The wine list was good and of course there is chianti from Tuscany on the menu. Twice now though I have been there and the staff are very young and I don’t think very knowledgeable, different to when they first opened.
Finally, dessert finishes on a good note too with a perfectly cooked and gooey Chocolate fondant with banana smear and ice cream. The Tiramisu looked pretty in a glass. Overall I think the food is good and I would consider going back in the summer when I can enjoy the alfresco dining and summer menu also.
They always have great mid-​week deals on Facebook and all you can eat pizza nights so go and check them out. Buon appetito!

The setting of this place cannot be more perfect for a nice sun day. Right on the marina you can enjoy a nice meal while sitting by the water. Went there for lunch on a Saturday during the summer. We had a light lunch, we shared the mystery pizza with cold beers. The mystery pizza was good, the chef surprised us with an all meat pie. I like some veg on my pizza, but my boyfriend was all about it.
The service was meh. We had to ask for water (it was a hot day!!) and the waitress took her sweet time to bring out lukewarm water, and never refilled our glasses. And we were the only table there at this time! Also I asked her if they have special aperitivo hours, and then had to expand to her what aperitivo is. If you run an Italian restaurant and the name of it is not Tony’s, please make sure your staff is familiar with basic Italian dining culture.