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Est’d

mezza luna logo white chef carrying green plate in red crescent-moon shape

1993

mezzaluna

Italian  Restaurant

Welcome to
Mezza luna

Giovanni Marzoccca, José Marquez, and Roberto Pugliese in front of fireplace at mezza luna

Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant was the vision of Roberto Pugliese, Giovanni Marzocca, and José Marquez. Their culinary experiences had taken them around the world, and they knew one day they would have a restaurant of their own. They felt an instant connection to Half Moon Bay, with its local farmland and fishing boats docked at the nearby harbor.

For thirty years Mezza Luna has been serving southern Italian dishes with a California flair. The focus has always been on high-quality meats, fish, and produce, much of it locally sourced. The restaurant is in the harbor town of Princeton by the Sea, a short drive from San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Menu

  • Insalata Mista
    11
  • Insalata Cesare
    14
  • Zuppa del Giorno
    14
  • Insalata Caprese
    17
  • Polpette della Casa
    17
  • Calamari Fritti
    19
  • Carpaccio di Salmone
    19
  • Penne Pastore
    23
  • Spaghetti con Polpette
    24
  • Lasagna alla Bolognese
    25
  • Linguine della Baia
    29
  • Salmone alla Dolores
    30
  • Bisteca alla Griglia
    38
  • Agnello Scottadito
    38
tri-flavor gelati with wafer cookie and strawberry in white bowl
lamb chops with new potatoes and green beans
pizza margherita
close up of lasagna with basil leaves on top

Banquets and special events


We offer two beautiful dining rooms for private events, small or large. Our banquet menus are designed to accommodate most budgets and dietary needs, and our experienced staff and customized menus offer everything you need to host a memorable event.
close up of banquet table with gold chargers, and pale yellow and orange flowers

Book a table

Mezza Luna accepts reservations by phone or online

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459 Prospect Way
Princeton by the Sea
California

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