Pasta Moon Ristorante and Cafe in Half Moon Bay

Pasta Moon
Ristorante and Bar
845 Main St.
Half Moon Bay, California 94019
Phone: 650.726.5125

 

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Menu
Dinner
Dessert
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.

Hours:

LUNCH:
Sat & Sun 11:30 am - 2 pm
DINNER:
Daily 5:00 pm - close
Reservations Recommended
Wine List:
Featuring an All Italian Wine List showcasing many award winning wines from most regions of Italy and pairs perfectly with our all Italian cuisine.
Private Dining:
For 15 or more guests.
Full Bar

Patio Dining

Takeout offered Mon, Weds & Thurs

"Pasta Moon shines over Half Moon Bay"

San Francisco Chronicle

"One of the top 50 Italian restaurants in the country."

Zagat

 

●●●●●●●  DINNER  ●●●●●●●

SPECIALI
Crab Cakes  28
3 oz Alaskan crab, gluten free panko, citrus tartar sauce
California White Bass  48
clam-spinach arvioli, fresh poached porcini mushrooms, porcini hollandaise
House-Made Linguine Alaskan Dungeness Crab  42
light lemon crema, fennel, chervil
Cioppino with Dungeness Crab  52
clams, mussels, jumbo prawns, calamari, sea scallops, preserved lemon, fennel, harissa aioli crostini
ANTIPASTI
House Marinated Olives  6
orange zest, garlic, chili flake, rosemary EVOO
Cinderella Pumpkin Tempura  17
housemade apple butter, pumpkin seed pesto
Giusti Farms Brussels Sprouts Chips  16
vadouvan crema
Burrata Bruschetta  16
toybox cherry tomato, garlic, EVOO, basil
Short Rib Bone Marrow Agnolotti  23
horseradish, browned butter, herbed bread crumbs
Fritto Misto  18
fresh Monterey Bay calamari, rock shrimp, fennel, castelvetrano olives, red onion, lemon aioli
Salt Spring Mussels  19
pinot griogio, leeks, cracked pepper, garlic, pommes frites, lemon aioli
Affettati Platter  28
calabrese salami, mortadella, prosciutto, soppressata, artisanal cheese selections, caper berries, crostini, roasted garlic (serves 2+)
Table for two at Pasta Moon Private Dining Room at Pasta Moon
 
ZUPPA and INSALATA
Pasta Moon Clam Chowder  16
New England style with pancetta
Ribollita  15
florentine bread soup, kale, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, zucchini, carrots, beans, garlic parmesan
Roasted Chiogga & Golden Beet Salad  17
arugula, burrata, crispy quinoa, toasted pistachio, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Della Casa Salad  15
local baby greens, icicle radish, sweet herbs, sunflower seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Caesar  16
lemon-anchovy vinaigrette, parmesan, white anchovy, house-made croutons
Cara Cara Orange Salad  15
arugula, shaved pecorino, toasted almonds oil cured olives, lemon and EVOO
PIZZA
Pear and Prosciutto di Parma Pizza  25
roasted garlic, onions, imported pecorino rosemary
Spicy Rock Shrimp  28
fontina fonduta, avocado, red onion, chili
Ricotta di Bufala from Puglia  24
midnight tomato, imported pecorino, roasted garlic, basil
Soppressata  23
calabrese salami, roasted red pepper castelvetrano olives, mozzarella
House Made Sausage  26
smoked prosciutto, cremini mushrooms, fontina fonduta
Margherita  24
fresh mozzarella, tomato garlic sauce, fresh basil
SECONDI PIATTI
Braised River Dog Farms Pork Osso Bucco  58
local chanterelle and spinach risotto, lemon-orange-parsley gremolata
Spiced Porcini Powder-Rubbed Rib Eye  65
broccolini and spinach saute, potato gratin, tempura battered onion rings
Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan  36
imported mozzarella di bufala and ricotta, smoked provolone
Cider-Brined Pork Loin Chop  54
pomegranate pistachio relish, smoked pork belly, shaved brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cider jus
Wood Oven-Roasted Mary's Lemon Chicken  38
balsamic midnight tomato, oregano-grilled zucchini, olive oil-poached potatoes
HOUSEMADE PASTA
'Corvus Farm' Braised Quail Ragu  38
oil-cired olives, housemade pumpkin ricotta gnocchi, sage, parmesan
Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli  36
Brown butter sage, parmesan, amaretti
Basil Spinach Fettucine  36
house smoked salmon, red onion, brandied tomato cream
Papparedlle Pancetta  35
wild mushrooms, tomato cream, pine nuts, mascarpone, basil
Tagliatelle Bolognese  34
milk-braised gound pork, beef, pancetta, soffritto, tomato, rosemary, parmesan
Spaghetti Puttanesca  36
day boat sea scallops, clams, mussels, spicy tomato, oil cured olives, capers, anchovy
Linguine Ahi Tuna  38
capers, oil cured olives, garlic, anchovy, lemon, toasted bread crumbs, red chili flake
Pasta Moon Lasagna  42
house made sicilian sausage, ricotta, parmesan, chili flake, tomato sauce, mozzarella
 

●●●●●●●  DESSERT  ●●●●●●●

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE  15
vanilla gelato
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE & TAHITIAN VANILLA MALTED CREME BRULEE 16
PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CANNOLI  14
dustes with powdered sugar and cocoa
GHIRARDELLI BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING  14
vanilla crema, chocolate wafer
MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE  16
bittersweet chocolate sauce, toasted hazelnuts
MEYER LEMON PARFAIT  14
Meyer lemon custard, Italian meringue, passion fruit caramel sauce, lemon sorbetto
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE SORBETTO (vegan) 12
AFFOGATO  10
espresso, vanilla gelato, candied orange peel
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TRUFFLE CAKE  16
white chocolate cream
TIRAMISU  15
marsala and espresso-soaked ladyfingers with Italian mascarpone and cocoa
FIORE DI CAFFE  14
absolut vanilla vodka, fresh espresso, espresso liqueuer, Bailey's, cocoa dust (Alcoholic beverage)
Everything is made in house, from our fresh pasta and focaccia to our artisan desserts --- you can taste the difference!
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.


UPDATED JANUARY 24, 2024.   Copyright Restauranteur, 2006-2024.  All rights reserved.

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