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1. Pasta Moon
4.7
Exceptional(5273)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 44 times today
A popular destination in Half Moon Bay for 30 years, Pasta Moon Restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available- in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and not the most expensive!). You'll find a cozy setting for lunch or dinner, surrounded by old arched casement windows which once brought light into the Burlingame Public Library, and you'll be served by an attentive and knowledgeable staff.
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2. It's Italia
4.8
Exceptional(2051)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 29 times today
It’s Italia opened in 1997 as a San Francisco style trattoria and pizzeria serving gourmet pizzas, house pastas, and creative salads, always with a California Italian flavor.Thirteen years later, having moved into the beautiful Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street Half Moon Bay, our menu has expanded to include seafood and meat selections from our rotisserie and mesquite grill, artful pastas and award winning pizza, creative salads and antipasti, and an array of house desserts. A Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. Our full bar and locally famous bartenders create a lively social ambience nightly. Over one hundred fifty bottles line up on our wine list from Italy, California, France, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.
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3. Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
Exceptional(1837)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 48 times today
Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.
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4. Park & Howard Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1289)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Burlingame
Booked 17 times today
Park & Howard Bistro located on the corner of Park and Howard Ave in Burlingame CA and featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic world wide wine list. Park & Howard Bistro has a decidedly understated rustic motif, linen tables clothes, hardwood floors, intimate leather booths , & rich mahogany wood accents and is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Park & Howard Bistro also has intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation, business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement celebrations ,anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 12 people for that extra special dining experience. The lunch menu is full of wonderful seasonal pairings salads, sandwiches and entrees. Service is approachable, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, in a comfortable atmosphere
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5. Vivace - Belmont
4.7
Exceptional(2368)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 13 times today
Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!
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6. Il Fornaio - Burlingame
4.4
Awesome(4433)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 33 times today
Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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7. Rocca Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(1738)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 18 times today
Inspired by classic Northern Italian cooking with California influences, Rocca Ristorante features delicious veal, chicken, seafood and house made pastas – the signature Osso Bucco is not to be missed! The breathtaking décor boasts a spectacular Florentine copper & bronze high ceiling, whimsical murals and an elaborate Venetian-style balcony, all set in an enchanting Tuscan inspired setting. Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection of Italian and domestic selections. With our winning combination of warm and impeccable service, simple yet creative dishes and a passion for detail, Rocca Ristorante is the perfect place for your next dining experience.

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  • Heather
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Simple, flavorful Greek food. Outstanding service. Our San Francisco go-to, never disappoints!
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.9
  • Cindy
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    May you be lucky enough to have Kristopher as your server. Thank you to all the servers and staff for working on this Thanksgiving holiday to make it special for so many of us. House of Prime Rib is our favorite place to celebrate holiday and special occasions, and their staff definitely makes us always feel right at home.
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.9
  • Susan
    San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic turkey dinner with all the sides. The best mashed potatoes I ever had and a lovely salad. and choc lava cake for dessert. Highly recommend.
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    Pasta MoonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Half Moon Bay
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    4.7
  • Davidvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful food and service. Would be nice to dine such lovely food in an atmosphere where one can have an enjoyable conversation with fellow diners rather than having to yell over the relentless piped music. The food speaks for itself. The music dimities ones enjoyment.
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    The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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    4.9
  • Lou
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    Best flipping bacon 🥓 sweet and salty,a perfect combination. And my favorite brunch item is the huevos rancheros. Absolutely delicious with a homemade tortilla base and a great combination topped with a great salsa/ sauce with just the right heat from sautéed jalapeños. An added gift from the chef of two yummy fresh strawberry scones were moist and absolutely delicious. ( thanks Miley) We loved them them and I don’t usually like scones !! Best brunch in town.
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    It's ItaliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Half Moon Bay
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    4.8

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