La Cena (The Dinner)

ANTIPASTI

PANE AL' AGLIO

Garlic bread

ROASTED GARLIC MARINATED PRAWNS

12.

heirloom tomatoes, valbrese feta, tzatziki

TOMATO BASIL Bruschetta

BAKED BEANS

11.

oven baked giant italian butter beans with pancetta, tomato, leaks, and pecorino crust

GRILLED LAMB RIBLETS

10.

lemon and oregano, salsa verde

BUTTERNUT SQUASH FINGERS

roasted with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic

BURATTA WITH SEA SALT AND OLIVE OIL

11.

crostinni, honey drizzle

STRACCHINO CHEESE STUFFED FOCACCIA BALLS

Rolled in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and Tuscan olive oil

GRILLED LOCAL CALAMARI

aioli, charmoula, chili oil, crostinni

ROASTED TEQUILA MUSSELS AND CLAMS

13.

mediterranean mussels and manila clams, cilantro lime sauce, crunchy crostinni

CEVICHE TROPICALE

11.

baby shrimp, lime, avocado, mango, cilantro

ARTISAN ITALIAN CHEESES AND SALUME

14.

european and domestic cheeses and cured meats from local artisanal producers. Selections vary daily– please ask your server.

INSALATA E ZUPPA

POMMEGRANATE, PERSIMMON, AND PECAN SALAD

10.

Baby spinach, apple mustard vinaigrette

ROASTED BEETS

Daylight Farms beets, mandarin oranges, fresh mozzarella, arugula and toasted pecans, citrus vinaigrette

GOAT CHEESE

Harley Farms chèvre, slightly broiled and served with baby greens, membrillo and croutons, raspberry vinaigrette

CRANBERRY WALNUT FETA

8.5

house caramelized walnuts & cranberries over baby mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette

INSALATA CAPRESE

tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic, basil

PEAR SALAD

9.5

caramelized walnuts & gorgonzola; sherry vinaigrette, baby mixed greens

CAESAR SALAD
croutons & shaved manchego cheese	half 5.	full 9.
with chicken		12.

GREEK SALAD

cucumber, tomato, sliced onions, feta & kalamata olives, lemon oregano vinaigrette

MIXED GREEN SALAD
baby mixed greens, house vinaigrette	half 5.	full 7.

MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE
delightful fresh vegetables, pasta, and beans, in a vegetable broth, garnished with pesto	cup 4.5	bowl 6.

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO	half 4.5	full 6.

MESQUITE GRILL & ROAST

MESQUITE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK

23.

on sweet corn polenta cakes with roasted Rossa Torpessa onions, and chimichuri

LAMB CHOPS

28.

rib-cut mesquite grilled lamb chops, fingerling potatoes, garlic, lemon, oregano, olive oil

OSSO BUCO

23.

Wild Boar, braised and simmered with tomatoes, celery, carrots, garlic and herbs
Served with citrus risotto

FILET MIGNON GORGONZOLA

27.

tender cut filet mignon, gorgonzola cream sauce, oven roasted potatoes manchego, spring vegetables

COWBOY BONE-IN RIB EYE STEAK

29.

16 oz. dry-aged 100% Black Angus choice cut, with sautéed portobello mushrooms and red spring onions

GORGONZOLA ARUGULA BURGER PANINO

15.

grilled sirloin burger with herbs and onions, gorgonzola and fresh arugula, on our house panino bread

CHICKEN MARSALA

18.

pan seared chicken breast with mushrooms, shallots, garlic & marsala wine served with fingerling potatoes

ROTISSERIE

The following items are featured at different times during the week. Please ask your server about availability

BLACK ANGUS PRIME RIB
(Tuesdays and Saturdays only)

25.

garlic marinade, potatoes manchego, spring onions, salsa verde

MESQUITE ROASTED CHICKEN FRANCESSA

21.

fulton valley free range chicken atop a marinated grilled portabella mushrooms, arugula, shaved parmesan

SEA

CEDAR PLANK GRILLED SALMON

25.

meyer lemon basil risotto, mediterranean cucumber salad

PAN SEARED CALAMARI STEAK

21.

lightly breaded, seared in butter, garlic, lemon, fingerling potatoes, fennel, artichoke

PASTA & Risotto

LOBSTER STUFFED SQUID INK RAVIOLLI

22.

safron lemon butter, verdiccio wine, scampi prawn and arugula garnish

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI

18.

portabella mushrooms, brown sage butter, toasted hazelnuts and arugula

SEAFOOD RAVIOLI

19.

seafood stuffed ravioli, rossini sauce, served with prawns & scallops

GNOCCHI

House rolled potato dumplings, three ways:

1–porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola, arugula

20.

2–roasted tomato cream sauce

16.

3–fresh pesto of basil, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan

16.

SEAFOOD RISOTTO

19.

Sautéed Prawns, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams, Garlic & Shallots In a Roasted Tomato Cream over Risotto

PAN SEARED CHICKEN RISOTTO

peppers, zucchini, mushrooms & spinach white wine sauce

16.

or, with italian sausage

16.

MARINARA

14.

linguine, sautéed caramelized garlic, with marinara sauce topped with asiago cheese

PRIMAVERA

15.

Fettuccine, Fresh Julienned Vegetables, Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, topped with Asiago Cheese

PESTO PASTA

14.

Fettuccine with a Basil Pesto Cream Sauce topped with Asiago Cheese

LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS

18.

Linguine, Prawns, Roasted Tomatoes, Guajillo Peppers & Cream Sauce (No Cream on Request)

SCALLOP CAPPELLINI

18.

Cappellini, Sautéed Scallops, Leeks, Shallots, & Marinated Tomatoes with Garlic & Basil

WILD MUSHROOM CHICKEN PASTA

17.

Linguine, Pan Seared Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil & Garlic

LASAGNE

16.

Layers of Noodles, Red Meat Sauce, Mushrooms, Ricotta & Mozzarella

SPAGHETTI

Topped with Red Meat Sauce

16.

with meatballs

18.

FIVE CHEESE RAVIOLI

16.

Gorgonzola, Manchego, Mozzarella, Asiago & Ricotta in a House Marinara Sauce


PIZZA – HOUSE SPECIALITES
We make all our pizzas with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces. They are then baked in a fire brick oven. Choose from small (10”), medium (12”), large (14”), or extra large (16”). LARGE & EXTRA LARGE AVAILABLE "TO GO" ONLY.
			To Go Only
	S	M	L	XL
FULL MOON	9.95	12.95	15.95	18.95
Cheese Pizza

MAIN STREET	13.95	18.50	22.95	27.95
mission figs, wild arugula, feta, extra virgin olive oil

IT’S ITALIA	11.95	16.50	20.95	24.95
Grilled Eggplant, Red Peppers, Onions, Garlic

HALF MOON BAY	13.95	18.50	22.95	27.95
Artichoke Hearts, Caramelized Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Italian Sausage

SPANISH TOWN	13.50	17.95	21.95	26.95
Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Garlic, Kalamata Olives

THE COAST	10.95	14.95	18.95	22.95
Canadian Bacon, Cold Sliced Tomatoes

THE LINKS	12.95	17.50	21.95	25.95
Pesto, Onions, Spinach, Feta

HATCH WOODS	13.95	17.95	21.95	26.95
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Pancetta, Garlic, Asiago

MAVERICKS	10.95	14.95	18.95	22.95
Canadian Bacon, Pineapple

MONTARA MOUNTAIN	17.95	23.95	27.95	29.95
Salami, Pepperoni, Sausage, Pancetta, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Feta, Black Olives

BIKE WORKS	12.95	16.95	20.95	24.95
Salami, Black Olives, Garlic

THE KELLY BEACH PIZZA	13.95	17.95	21.95	26.95
Baby Clams and Baby Shrimp, Red Onions, Mozzarella, Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano (tomato sauce optional)

DEVIL’S SLIDE	11.95	15.95	19.95	23.95
Roasted Tomatoes, Chipotle Peppers, Onions

SAN BENITO FIELDS	13.95	18.50	22.50	27.95
Traditional Vegetarian: Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sliced Tomatoes, Artichokes

FLOWER MARKET	13.95	18.50	22.50	27.95
Pears, (Peaches when in season), Parma Proschiutto, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

TUNITAS CREEK PIZZA	13.95	18.50	22.50	27.95
Shredded Roasted Barbecue Chicken, Smoked Gouda and Mozzarella, Red and Green Onions, Hoisin Sauce, Cilantro

PIZZA WRAP				11.50
Italian Sausage, Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella

CALABRIAN CALZONE				13.
Mild Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Basil, Sauce, Ricotta & Mozzarella

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

base prices before adding your toppings of choice below:
10" Small 9.95	12" Medium 12.95	14" Large 15.95	16" X-Large 18.95
Toppings: Meats, Cheeses, and Fancy Vegetables
Small 1.75	Medium 1.95	Large 2.15	X-Large 2.45
Canadian Bacon • Pancetta • Italian Sausage Mild • Italian Sausage Hot • Salami • Chicken Apple Sausage • Pepperoni • Anchovies • Roasted Garlic • Roasted Tomatoes • Pesto • Black Olives • Kalamata Olives • Artichoke Hearts • Shiitake Mushrooms • Portobello Mushrooms • Caramelized Onions • Parmesan Cheese • Romano Cheese • Ricotta Cheese • Asiago Cheese • Feta Cheese • Gorgonzola Cheese • Mozzarella

Toppings: Basic Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
Small .95	Medium 1.25	Large 1.75	X-Large 2.25
Mushrooms • Garlic • Spinach • Chipotle Peppers • Green Bell Peppers • Red Bell Peppers • Eggplant • Onions • Pineapple • Guajillo Peppers • Sliced Tomatoes • Basil • Jalapeños • Pears

Grilled Chicken
Small 2.50	Medium 3.50	Large 4.50	X-Large 5.50
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Small 2.95	Medium 3.95	Large 4.95	X-Large 5.95
Prosciutto
Small 3.95	Medium 4.95	Large 5.95	X-Large 6.95

Available in Regular or Thin Crust ASK ABOUT OUR 1/2 BAKED PIZZA

BEVANDE

ITALIAN SODAS
raspberry • vanilla • almond • cherry • anise • caramel • pomegranate • kiwi • orange • mango • hazelnut • black currant • peppermint • strawberry • watermelon • banana • passion fruit • lavender	3.
ADD CREAM	.50


SODA POP
COCA COLA, SPRITE, ORANGE	3.

THOMAS KEMPER
root beer	4.

APPLE JUICE	3.

ORANGE JUICE	3.

MILK	3.

SAN PELEGRINNO
bubbly large	4.

SAN PELEGRINO FLAVORS:
ARANCIATA	3.
LIMONATA	3.

PANNA WATER (large)	4.


COFFEE DRINKS AND TEAS

HOUSE COFFEE	3.

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE	5.

ESPRESSO	3.

CAPPUCCINO	3.

LATTE	4.

MOCHA	4.

HOT CHOCOLATE	4.

HOT TEA	3.

ICED TEA	3.

CHAI TEA	4.


TEAS	4.

PARIS { black teas with currant, caramel, and citrus } MINT VERBENA { caffeine free, mint and lemon verbena } CHAMOMILE { caffeine free, chamomile blossoms } CARIBE { a blend of green and black teas, guava, and strawberry } WHITE VANILLA GRAPEFRUIT { white teas infused with vanilla and grapefruit } EARL GREY ROOIBOS CHAI { caffeine free, south african red tea naturally high in anti-oxidants, with clove } CINNAMON AND CARDAMON DECAFFINATED CEYLON { caffeine free, a smooth black tea from ceylon } HOT CINNAMON SPICE { black teas, 3 types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet clove } JAPANESE SENCHA { hand picked in spring } ORANGE ENGLISH BREAKFAST { orange chinese keemum and black tea }

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401 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 p.650.726.4444

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