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Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay is a two star Italian restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 13 years, and is one of the popular eateries in the area. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and lunch. People who have eaten here found the food fresh.
Half Moon Bay's bounty of natural beauty makes it a potent lure for people fromaround the world. Italian growers in Half Moon Bay have been cultivating the specialized organic produce that has been a staple of our menu at Pasta Moon since the day that we opened over 17 years ago. We pair our different house made, hand cut pastas with fresh seafood, an array of game, prime meats and poultry. "The technique is simple but the result is unforgettable." Our open kitchen and wood burning oven bring the warmth and coziness of an authentic Italian ristorante. Our exclusively Italian wine list featuring almost 50 wines by the glass and over 100 wines by the bottle specializes in small producers and pairs perfectly with our all Italian cuisine.
2.0 of 5 stars.
not impressed. was there for lunch and didnt feel like breaking the bank, so i played it safe and ordered the burger. it had prosuitto and some type of aioli on it. i ordered the burger medium and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta Moon is exactly the kind of restaurant that makes me LOVE yelp! Driving around, starving, wanting something really good for dinner. Luckily I had my iphone and did a restaurant search. Pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite restaurant in the area. The menu selection is so unique and the food is outstanding! Most, if not all, ingredients are local and high quality. Great wine list. Attentive service....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew there was an authentic Italian restaurant in Half Moon Bay. This place served home made pasta made fresh on a daily basis. My sister is having her rehearsal dinner here, and so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent food, great service and the bartender Nicole is a gem. I highly recommend it when you are hungry and looking for quality filling food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. Our party tried several dishes and all of them were very good. We had the margherita pizza and a sausage pizza as an appetizer. I had the butternut squash...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place always reminds us of our trip to Italy.Very nice atmosphere. The food is consistently tasty. We have not had a bad experience here. Portions are rather large so come hungry. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
worker at the Ritz Carlton told us about this place, so we decided to go. The ambiance is basic and small, but fine. The service is pretty good. However, the food is very good. I had a house salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just expensive. That's all. I mean, it was okay, but come on. The innkeeper at Mill Rose B&B made reservations for us. We still waited 30 minutes. That wasn't even the irritating part. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The second best clam chowder I had on our trip. I really wanted to try the Sweet Golden Pea soup (oooer matron!), but it was not available. Besides, I had to fulfill my daily chowder quota. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To Jeffrey P from Burlingame. you should do a little research on Italian wines before you call them $6 swill. First of all a lot of swill is coming out of austraillia where they add sugar to wines...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dined there on a Monday night with husband. This second time was not so great. I made reservations on Open Table. Maybe it was because of that or another, but we got seated in a corner near the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just amazing! The staff was wonderful and quite attentive. The food was amazing. I had the Pappardelle Pancetta, which was the tastiest dish I have had in ages.Quaint little place with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Pasta Moon about 20 years ago when it was first opened. It was so good even back then that I remember the main course (linguine in a salmon cream sauce). With Half Moon Bay not being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i wanted to have had a decent meal before getting to the Yelp event at Moss Beach Distillery...strolling through downtown HMB, not many restaurants scream out at me to try. this lady with some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to splurge and treat myself to lunch so I thought what better place than Pasta Moon in lovely downtown HMB. Supposedly they're known for the Clam Chowder. I was in the mood for some yummy CC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I headed out to Pasta Moon for our anniversary and it's a great place. Aaron was our waiter and services a table second to none. Two dishes with some coffee to end the night ran under $60....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here four times over the past year. Always a good place to get yummy pasta. When the fresh peas are in season in HMB, they have a great salad featuring it which blew me away! The lasagna is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant that always lives up to expectations. Everything is expertly prepared and fresh. Great place for a romantic evening. All of the pasta's are wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a recommendation from a friend, my husband and I went to Pasta Moon for our anniversary dinner while staying in Half Moon Bay. I was pleasantly surprised by the tasty food we had- as sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would drive to Half Moon bay just so i can eat here. The pasta's are made on site and taste amazing. The ambiance is cute, and the service is decent. The price is a steal for what you get. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The World According to Noelle~Allergic Girl's Guide to Life~"Eat at Pasta Moon, your tummy will thank you!" Noelle W.Entering the building our ears were greeted with beautiful jazz music. We made our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came for dinner and became fans thereafter! Since I was on medication, I couldn't have an alcoholic drink. The waiter asked me what I would like for a drink and I asked if the bartender could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a whim with the wife with no reservations. The drive from SF was wonderful and the dining experience was nice. Food was decent, nice selection of olives, had the pizza. Nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!The staff is really nice. It is the typical pricier experience I have discovered in HMB, but the food here is worth it. I have had the lasagna with home made sausage and the pork loin on another...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on Valentine's Day/Night.Would have given it 5 stars because the food, service, and ambience was perfect...Minus one because of the space between tables that particular night.At...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we first arrived on Main st, the atmosphere was great. A nice little part of the city. But we passed by this place three times, before catching sight of it. The place looks small, right before...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed this place on my first trip to HMB and wanted to try it upon my return. Our server was very attentive and our meal was fabulous.My bf and I shared a bowl of clam chowder. It's the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here Sat night for the first time in a long time, and I guess I had forgotten how solid this place is. We wandered in @ 5:30 and got the last reservation (I know this because they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow another enjoyable evening. Requested a table in the front room @ 5:45 Sat. evening. Great seating with a view of the outside trees and a small outdoor table. The food was extra perfect. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was just ok. we had the rice ball appetizer, pizza and pasta. nothing really stood out.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Italian cuisine and Pasta Moon is a solid Italian restaurant. While I like most of the pasta dishes, the spaghetti Frutti di Mare and the Pappardelle Pancetta are my favorite. Together with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in downtown Half Moon Bay and decided to check out the Tin Palace. Inside are small shops (bookstore, stationery store, kitchen store) and Pasta Moon! This restaurant was packed and seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMM. We celebrated a birthday (party of about 16) and it was perfect. There was a bit of a wait even though we had a reservation, but the service was great. We had a wonderful beet salad, Pears &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I actually can't tell you what the food is like, our initial impression from the hostess (manager?) was enough to make us never go there. We walked in at 5:28 and were told -- fairly rudely -- that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
our first time, this was a special occasion, our daughter's 10th birthday. she had selected pasta moon. in the reservation, i requested help in guiding us through the menu to avoid foods with nuts....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was perfect, including the food, service and ambiance., except the fact that customers had to use the restrooms inside the plaza and usually there was a wait. Wish such a nice place could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is delicious, truly delicious, and the people who work here are really nice. The bus "boys" even remember us and say hello. Wow. The food is outstanding - I cannot say enough about the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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For a nice quiet meal in Half Moon Bay choose Pasta Moon. The pizza is superb. The staff is friendly and professional and the service is right on...You can choose a wine from a variety of selections to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about this place on KQEDs "Check Please! Bay Area" The lasagna looked wonderful and the three people on the show raved about the desserts. So, my hubby and I made the hour drive to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on the Valentine weekend with the family. The matre'd was friendly and helpful. But the rest of the dining experience were fair at best, which is quite a disappointment given the high...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first turned down the street it was on, I thought maybe the location was suspect. But what a charmer! It's in the old town part of Half Moon Bay in a cute part of the area. The ambiance of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. My friends really have enjoyed this place in the past...and I'm sure for the most part they can be good, but there were a few issues with our experience here. It was a busy night so even though...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LASAGNA, PAPARDELLE NOODLES, FLANK STEAK, SAUSAGE PIZZA...!!! We had a great Valentine's day lunch here and I couldn't have been happier with all of the dishes we ordered. Service was great until the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Calming ambiance, good service, great presentation. Inconsistant quality in cooking is only draw back considering price range.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were hanging out in Half Moon Bay for my birthday and after reading Yelp reviews, decided to give Pasta Moon a try for lunch.BF and I had the roasted chicken salad. It was good but overdressed for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My misters (hubby and baby boy) took me here for my birthday. This place is just WOW! Impeccable food and customer service! And for a restaurant that is somewhat on the small side, it's very kid and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for nearly 15 year. This place is consistently good, and the service (Richard) has been even better. Love the Butternut Squash Ravioli.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our second time at Pasta Moon, and we had high expectations, as our last visit was excellent!We called to make reservations, but were told we could just come in, and would only wait a few...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been looking forward to going to this restaurant after watching it on Check Please. The idea of fresh pasta and half moon bay sounded amazing. I guess I built my hopes and expectations up too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh pasta changes the game. so, play the game with the pros in HMB. Splurge on a good wine and enjoy the layers of flavors in the primi section of the menu. Don't let the setting fool you, this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian is probably my favorite type of cuisine, and Pasta Moon is by far the best Italian I've ever tasted (until I can compare it to an AUTHENTIC meal in Italy itself). If it weren't such a classy,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had two bad experiences here. First time, for lunch, we had a young child with us, and they just didn't seem to like that. The service was unpleasant, and my mother-in-law's wishes were ignored....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After strolling up and down the main street, in Half Moon Bay, my boyfriend and I decided to blindly give this place a try. We walked in and were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and decor. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad I can't eat here every day. I love. Heard about it on Check, Please (hurray for public programming!!), so sister and I decided to take our cousin here for her birthday. We chose wisely.Called...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an Italian food maven. I live in North Beach and I've been to every restaurant around here. I was really pleasantly surprised when I stumbled on to Pasta Moon back in the summer with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great italian food and atmosphere. Recommend calling for a reservation (although not required, but could wait a while). Highly recommend their sausage pizza (they make the sausage and you can smell...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Pasta Moon after seeing the Check, Please! episode where the guests RAVED about the food. I got the lasagne and it tasted like nutmeg. It didn't just have a nice little pinch of nutmeg in it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first meal that I shared with my fiance after we got engaged. I'm sharing that information because my review may be a little bit biased since I was in such a fabulous mood that night. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We dined here, based on their Zagat rating, and were please. Service was very attentive and friendly.Pasta was delicious! I ordered the linguine with Ahi Tuna, capers, olives, and anchovy. Was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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I am not a picky eater but I had a hard time finding something that I wanted to eat here. I ended up getting lasagna which was alright but extremely overpriced for the quality. The service was great though and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is nothing but amazing. its really hard to get a reservation here especially on a weekend night,so that night i stayed at the Ritz i asked their concierge to do reservations for me and when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great restaurant always and forever.firstly shout out to the nice girl who works in the bar,you were sweet .and where else can you sit in a bar and some random dude urges you to try his...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my husband for dinner. We saw Pasta Moon on Check Please Bay Area and wanted to give it a try because I'm a sucker for good pasta. The ambiance is casual and comfortable,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars because it is definitely my favorite. It is SO GOOD, and the service is always friendly and very attentive.I always get the beet salad when it's in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I headed to Half Moon Bay for our annual Columbus Day Pumpkin excursion. I was dying to try Pasta Moon since seeing it on Check Please. We had Pumpkin Fritto to start, a Radicchio and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet Italian by the sea. Screw Olive Garden, Pasta Pomodoro, or any other chain Italian restaurant. THIS is the place to go if you want AUTHENTIC and DELICIOUS tasting Italian food. They serve...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousins took me here for my birthday on Saturday. It was quite spontaneous, so we called less than an hour before to make our reservation, and they were very accommodating and friendly, telling us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch with a friend there since we were in the area. It took close to 20 minutes for the waitress to take our order. Then it took another 25 minutes to get our meal. The place was not busy....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of times and really enjoyed my meal on both occasions. The crispy green bean appetizer is really tasty and different from what you will find in other restaurants. I still haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strongly recommended by a friend. I needed a good place to take a date, and I wasn't disappointed. The staff was welcoming and very attentive. Romantic ambiance, especially since it wasn't that busy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night, and we're in search of a quick meal. Sorry to say we passed three restaurants with long lines including this one. Well the good news, as the thinking goes is that if there's a line, it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There was a group of 15-20 people waiting at 5:15 for the 5:30 opening! Good thing there are benches and a great bookstore. A Wine Spectator "One of the Greatest Wine Lists in the World" It was binder...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing really impressed us except for the clam chowder and the chocolate cake/pistachio gelato dessert. The Ahi Tuna was good, but the noodle was kind of dry and tasteless. We're quite disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quaint spot on main street? you bet!the case for 3 stars:* lots and lots of tables in a tight room (not much audible privacy or elbow room)* not enough waiters (took a long time to get the order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of the over-boiled pasta of the USA.Pasta Moon is different. Their pasta is cooked perfectly, and I can enjoy the texture & flavors of the noodles themselves at this restaurant. A...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like the place more than I did. Really. And reading the majority of the reviews, maybe Pasta Moon was just having an off-night. It happens. It's a nice place. The hostesses were attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot to recommend here - great appetizers, atmosphere, nicely-priced wine list, well cooked food, good service. Just be aware that this is not classic Italian food. If that is what you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few times during my days dating a lass who lived on that side of the mountains. I've been back a couple of times since, risking running into her as it's her favourite place in the world....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went back here over the weekend. The food was great as usual. We had our son with us so had to eat FAST. So, we just ordered the main entrees and dessert....no appetizers this time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely place! And the perfect ending to a great day in Half Moon Bay!I made a reservation here on Open Table about 2 weeks in advance - thank god I did. The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend is was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so so overrated.We went there this afternoon for lunch on our way back from Pescadero. No one acknowledged us when we entered, and it took a while for a waiter to seat us. We liked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a difference a room makes...Jamie W. and I went to Pasta Moon quite by accident this past Sunday. We actually wanted to try Sam's Chowder House up Hwy 1, but the parking lot was already...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dog Friendly Restaurant!The Porcini Mushroom Pappardelle and the Salmon/Israeli Couscous dishes were very good--overall, a B (see pictures). The dog friendliness of this restaurant gets an A . Pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good.After reading the reviews, I guess I expected more. But the food was delicious, fresh, and the pasta is house made. Gotta love that.We had the bruschetta (definitely get this if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times and each time have walked away in a happy stupor. Beautiful interior, comfortable seating, top notch service, and AMAZING food. I just wish it didn't require 'the drive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been so busy lately with work and school and helping Eugy with the nephew. The weeks have passed by so quickly and I realized last week that me and Eugy haven't done anything couple stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved pasta moon! The whole town and ambiance is something straight out of a Nicholas Sparks book. So cute, quite, and quaint for a town right on the ocean. We were here on a Monday and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
while driving up the 280 from palo alto this evening, we veered off-course at the 92 once we saw the fog roll in. it had been a bright and sunny day in the s. bay, and the fog looked so imposing and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pasta Moon and have been there many times. Have eaten there with friends and family who came over from the UK and it was well worth the trip. Best restaurant I have found in more than 4 years...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta here is made fresh and tastes amazing. My favorite is the Nilda's lasagna though. My friend had it the last time we were there and after one bite I was insanely jealous. It's lasagna made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this 5 stars, but my husband said 3, so I compromised and am giving it 4 stars.On the phone, the hostess seems irritated to be working. In person, she seemed quite friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay at least 4 stars for the ambiance, charm, wonderful location and menu.. That is....If my friends and I got past the most rudest, incompetent,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please excuse my inexperience in clams of the chowder kind but I know fresh when I eat it. The nice people at pasta moon added a couple of the freshest clams into the soup to top out an already...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three experiences FIRST - fantastic - dinner on a weeknight with my then fiancee and his Mom FOOD - beautiful and perfect we decided to have our wedding lunch here based on the experienceWEDDING...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I tried to eat here around new years and were rudely ignored by the staff at Pasta Moon. After hearing rave reviews I called to see if we needed reservations. The woman that answered the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of Italian food, we decided to go here for father's day because most of the restaurants were booked and this one was high rated. Wow, I'm truly impressed, it's the first time in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta here is very good. Its better than most of the italian places I've eaten in the city. The service here was also very good. We ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and the waiter took the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here all by my lonesome on my way back up to SF. I was recommended this place by the concierge at the Ritz Carlton up the road, so I figured it would probably be good but pricey. The eatery is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner (?) of the B&B said to go here. The owner of Toque Blanche (cooking tools for the home chef type store) said to go here. As did a newly found friend from another store ( review later) ......
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sun was shining brightly and it almost felt like summer in Half Moon Bay yesterday. The weather couldn't have been more pleasant, and neither could the food be at Pasta Moon. Mmm... pasta heaven...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Say Pasta Moon on "check please bay area" and had to check it out.Wonderful waitresses really go above and beyond in the service department because they will take paper outside the windows to make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the experience at Pasta Moon's bar at the beginning of the night to our wonderful meal, this restaurant did not disappoint. I went there with my wife for her birthday and not only were we waited...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 6/14/08:I went here for dinner tonight after a long hike @ purisima creek and what a meal we had. I got the wild mushroom pasta and my friends got the spicy sausage pizza and the linguine with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! We have been there 5 times since we moved here in January and we have had excellent food/wine/service each and every time. The specials are always great and the menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give five star ratings lightly, but Pasta Moon definitely deserves five stars. I have been a fan of this restaurant for many years, back from the time when the current owner of Cetrella used...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Pasta Moon as a last stop on a trek up the coast. After eating our way up the coast from Santa Cruz we thought about passing on dinner at PM. Man am I glad we didn't. We took a nice rest at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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We"ve always had a Great meal here! I took my wife here for our first date-and we have been coming ever since....never feel rushed, and i appreciate that. The food has always been great!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gah! I love Pasta Moon so much I am now forced to write a "useful" review...although it goes against every frivolous, blog-esque, nonsensical, review writing fiber in my being. Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Pasta Moon. I love you every time I visit....the wines are fabulous, the homemade sausage pizza is to die for...and all of your house made pastas have consistently been melt in my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't ever eaten at a better pasta restaurant. This place prides itself on the excellent menu with organic and fresh ingredients without any trendiness that you would find in many other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful location in downtown HMB, especially when the weather provides!! Very pleasant and romantic atmosphere. I love the butternut squash here, and the grilled chicken pasta as well. Always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is really great. The ambiance is very pleasant, the staff is friendly and makes good recommendations on the menu. I absolutely fell in love with the taste at this place, I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant shows exactly what half moon bay is all about.Extremely hom felt environment.FOd was delicious and a great place to have a romatnic night out especailly when the weather is great....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in Half Moon Bay. Order the homemade sausage pizza....maybe order 2 and take one home. It's that good. My favorite entrees are the porcini mushroom pappardelle and the butternut squash...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OUTSTANDING!I had the persimmon carpaccio salad, which was phenomenal... just one small issue - it's a pet peeve really - it annoys me when a restaurant calls a non-meat item "carpaccio." Sure, it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Date night on the coast. Pasta Moon,offers a variety of fresh Italian inspired cuisine.Plenty of choices on the wine list. I choose a pinot gris that made the beet and arugula salad sing. My companion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good! I specifically remember the fries that came with my husband's steak and the clam chowder. The service wasn't phenomenal though. We went on a Monday night, so the place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh ingredients well prepared. Service is attentive and personable without being intrusive. Pasta Moon is our new favorite!The sea scallops salad (with fresh mango, avocado, English cucumbers) is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be our favorite fish place when we lived down here. Now it's still quite decent, just lacking in variety (only salmon & ahi to choose from) and not absolutely perfectly cooked fish the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok, nothing at all to get excited about, but it won't make you gag either. However, the customer service sucks, absolutely sucks, they made a pretty large error on my credit card and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i do like this place. really classy inside so i suggest that dress in sophisticated day time wear if coming here for lunch. i brought my mom and younger sister here for lunch during midweek. and it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All pastas were homemade...which I LOVE...however, my seared ahi liinguine was a little salty. We had a great charcuterie/antipasto plate to start, and that was lovely. The wine list is literally ALL...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been to Pasta Moon for years. Personal favorite is the Papardelle which has to be tasted to be believed. Pasta, tomato cream, pancetta, and all sorts of perfectly complementary...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Glug. I'm FULL.From the delicious watercress-chevre-peach salad (my only complaint that the peach could have been better, but they are hit or miss this season) to the marscapone cheese cake (and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pasta. We went there for a late lunch today. Very nice location in downtown Half Moon Bay on Main Street. Nice views out the windows. Nice, comfortable interior. We both had linguini dishes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a wee lad, back in Ohio, I was enthralled with fellow Ohioans Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. I wanted to be an astronaut in the worst way. I could tell you everything about the Saturn V, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was good, ran into childhool friend at the next table! We brough our own wine and they didn't charge us a corking fee, although I think they normally do. Our waitress was really sweet and very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a vivid, sensual experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, my friends and I were in search of a hearty meal. My pal Nicole saw a review of Pasta Moon on "Check Please" and we found it convenient...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review by a vegetarianThis is where people go to have 'nice' sitdown lunch in HMB (other than the Ritz). It is convinient, clean, well appointed, and next to a bookstore. The food is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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We thought this was a delightful place. Now a horrible memory never to be visited again! We drove well over 120 miles for a Sunday afternoon meal only to find them closed mid afternoon - our mistake. Planning...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Half Moon Bay is lucky to have this little gem.For appetizers we ordered the calamari and crab cakes. Both were incredibly good.For our entrees, I ordered the butternut squash ravioli, which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is excellent and the rest of the food is quite good. There are some unusual Italian style dishes every so often as well. They also have very nice special events-including a Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim my boyfriend and I decided to go to Half Moon Bay. We had seen an episode of Check Please Bay Area and thought "that looks good, let's go!"The lasagna alone was worth the trip. I have no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Highly overrated...My girlfriend and I went after we saw this restaurant featured on "Check Please, Bay Area." The ambience is great, very romantic. Good service, but pretty much what you would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've now been to Half Moon Bay twice in one week. Admittedly, both times were because the golf course had a $40 special on afternoon tee times (yes I'm not working hard enough). That, is a killer deal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was a little slow but the food was good! It was worth the seek and drive to Half Moon Bay! Highly recommend it for lunch or a romantic dinner- the butternut squash ravioli (which I had) was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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The food was good and the service was perfect. Fast and friendly and very polite. The pizza was really good (Thin and yummy) and the wine suggestion was spot on! Very reasonable I must add!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem, just down the street from Half Moon Bay Coffee Company (less than a gem, but at least a neighborhood coffee place not yet overrun by Staryucks.) I've only been here once, but its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta Moon is my absolute favorite restaurant on the coast up from Santa Cruz to Sacramento. I've been known to plan trips around a visit to it, and I'm not even much of an Italian food person. It may...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I order the Porcini Mushroom Pappardelle whenever I go. It is truly amazing pasta with wonderful flavor. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water. It is a quaint, romantic restaurant with a view of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who seriously complains about Pasta Moon must have visited its evil twin location in a parallel universe. My family and I have been eating here for the past 8 years. The service always is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cassata cake ! cassata cake ! cassata cake !!!!!!!!!Easter brunch Pasta Moon style . Four of us had brunch here ,for 2it was there first time to vist Pasta Moon. we all can.t wait to return I' ll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent place to eat when visiting Half Moon Bay, be it for lunch or an intimate dinner. The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious, service is friendly and attentive, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This staff were very helpful, attentive, and accommodating. The venue is clean, bright, and pleasing to the eye. The wine list is both extensive and expensive, although I was able to find an extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Not traditional, but tasty. The decor was cute and intimate in this tucked away restaurant at the front of main street. My wife and I chose this after a change in plans and were plesantly surprised with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta Moon without a doubt serves the best tasting pasta I have ever had. My fiancee and I went there a few weeks ago while were were planning our wedding. The staff was very friendly and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not a lot of stuff on the menu for vegetarians. So, I ordered the Pizza Margherita and a green salad.They served up the finest Italian-style thin-crust pizza I've ever had. The crust was so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a wonderful dinner here after our private nuptials on the beach. Lots of wine and pasta and good conversation. It was a perfect evening.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this reviewed on KQED's Check Please, we decided to take a friend who was visiting. It was a pleasantly sunny day in Half Moon Bay. We started out with Clam Chowder (with two open clam...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the butternut squash ravioli. It was good and the portions are filling. My friends ordered the lasagna - which was huge and really good too. Also got the pappardelle, which was good too. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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We were unfortunately stranded in Half Moon Bay on our way home from Santa Cruz which in itself was great because we love Half Moon Bay so we decided to stay over night and persuse the local food scene. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend took me here for our two year anniversary, and i liked it.i ordered the lasagna and i thought it was uninspired, didn't finish it.he had the porcini mushroom pappardelle and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype I hear about this place, it was quite ordinary. I mean I love the unique menus and pairings of items but I believe in less is more sometimes. I find that some of the dishes just has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love butternut squash ravioli and the version here is amazing with little bits of crunchy sage & sugar mixed into the sauce. All of our other food was also very well done, particularly the mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent place if you happen to be in the area. Not worth driving out of your way though. The service is energetic and appears genuine, but is unpolished, with many minor annoyances.I can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice menu, order wine, not a cocktail as during certain times of the day they don't have a bartender so have to pull someone off the floor to whip up a martini, etc. Can get crowded during peak...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So winsome mums is in town, and Main Street sounded like an idyllic place to whisk her away from blazing peninsula heat. Kudos for me, thank you. She loved it, and so did I. The polished wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea what the other reviewers are talking about. This was one of the blandest meals I've had. To add insult to injury it was overpriced for what it was. I'd recommend Mezza Luna instead. You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After spending some time lounging out on the nearby Poplar beach, this fancy restaurant was prolly a mismatched choice. However, the waitstaff were totally friendly and accomodating despite our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta here was exceptional - I haven't had anything like it before.I got the lasagna, on which I counted 15 layers of pasta filled with a delicious sauce, cheese, and italian sausage. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants ever! First of all, let's face it- it's in Half Moon Bay on main street- and the Half Moon Bay coastside, imho, is perhaps the west coast's best kept...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clever name for a pasta place. I get funny mental images thinking of a Moon made out of pasta. It definately could be a replacement for the traditional cheese Moon. I didn't try the pasta at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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we were concerned about going to dinner here after reading some suer reviews, but still decided to give it a try. we were seated right away (with a reservation) and the service was great. the food was also...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Our party made a reservation a week in advance. Upon arrival, the hostess snarled "You're going to have to wait at least 10, maybe 12 minutes." Well we waited. And waited, with repeated assurances that they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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We found Pasta Moon to be a crowded spot. Very clean, but the service was lack luster. The food was fresh, but a little dull. We were told to wait out on the side walk for 30 minutes for a table. We kept...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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This was once a great destination restaurant on the Pacific Coast of San Mateo County. But since its lead chef left to start Cetrella down the road, the lustre on this once great restaurant has certainly worn...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2003
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When visitors ask, "Where's the best place to eat around here?" the inevitable answer is Pasta Moon, a handsome nouveau-Italian restaurant in downtown Half Moon Bay that specializes in making everything from...
frommers.com - user review
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a popular destination in half moon bay for 17 years, pasta moon restaurant serves elegant italian cuisine - in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and not the most expensive!). you'll find a cozy...
opentable.com - user review
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san franciscans often make the trip down beautiful highway 1 to enjoy the delectable italian cuisine served at pasta moon...
epinions.com - user review
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the wood-burning oven tips you off to the thin-crust pizzas that are served in this small restaurant. the kitchen also turns out handmade pastas, a wonderful crisp-skinned roast chicken, grilled quail, and...
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an expanded, more comfortable dining room for well-prepared italian-inspired fare. outstanding pasta...
sfgate.com - user review
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A popular destination in Half Moon Bay for 21 years, Pasta Moon Restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available- in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and...
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