Cala Luna

Name: Cala Luna
Address: 149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY, United States, 11501-3979
Telephone: (516) 747-2545
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

243 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We focus on attentive service in a trattoria setting — we intend to give you the attention and precision that you deserve. We call it hospitality! Our guests are seen as neighbors and friends. Our goal — our Passion — our Focus — What keeps us up in the middle of the night — is to serve you with great appreciation — the best tasty, healthy, beautiful, comforting and satisfying Italian dishes that will send you home with a smile.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 747-2545
Website
https://calalunali.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979
Neighbourhood
Mineola
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00
crispy semolina dusted baby calamari with lemon aioli & tomato dipping sauces
Seafood SaladUS$18.00
shrimp, scallops, octopus & calamari, carrots, celery & red onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette
P.E.I. Mussel PotUS$15.00
choice of broth: aromatic coconut yellow curry, spicy tomato & herb, champagne & citrus
Melanzane ParmigianaUS$14.00
baked layers of breaded eggplant, house tomato sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella
Artichoke CarpaccioUS$14.00
parmesan, lemon zest, parsley & toasted breadcrumbs
Homemade EmpanadasUS$13.00
flavor of the day with sliced avocado
Nonna's Veal MeatballsUS$17.00
fra diavlo sauce, pecorino, crostini
CharcuterieUS$20.00
'board of the week' with featured sliced italian cold cuts, cheese, nuts & fruit

Flatbreads

CapreseUS$15.00
fresh mozzarella, oven roasted tomatoes, basil & balsamic
Porto PinoUS$16.00
pistachio pesto, caramelized onion, pear & mascarpone
BiancoUS$15.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle
BonoUS$18.00
pulled duck confit, dried cherries, dolce latte, baby arugula

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUS$18.00
truffled pecorino, sundried tomatoes, green beans, baby bibb, creamy white truffle dressing
CaesarUS$20.00
with organic chicken cutlet parmesan, house croutons, baby romaine, caesar dressing
Tunco SaladUS$20.00
spicy wild shrimp, avocado salsa, crispy tortilla strips, sweet corn-red pepper polenta, chopped baby lettuces
Chicken BruschettaUS$20.00
with organic chicken cutlet: crispy or grilled tomatoes, chopped spinach & broccoli rabe, red onion, arugula, garlic croutons & italian herb vinaigrette

Sandwiches

choice of side salad, hand cut steak fries or homemade potato chips

Tuscan ChickenUS$17.00
organic chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto mayo, ciabatta
Chipotle ChickenUS$17.00
cheddar, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo on toasted rye
CubanoUS$18.00
berkshire pulled pork, french ham, swiss, pickles & spicy dijon mustard on ciabatta
Italian Burger*US$24.00
8oz beef patty, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions & sauteed mushrooms on garlic brioche bun

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUS$35.00
nino's famous caponata, mirto reduction, mashed potatoes
Sopa Di PolloUS$25.00
pulled organic chicken, zucchini, tomato, potatoes, broth
Tuscan Steak*US$36.00
sliced shell steak, salmoriglio, roasted potatoes, arugula
LinguineUS$28.00
strand pasta, crabmeat, capers & oven roasted tomatoes
FettuccineUS$26.00
nonna's veal meatballs, house tomato sauce, parmesan

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Luna in Mineola delights with its "always excellent" service and "outstanding" food, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Featuring a blend of Italian dishes with inventive twists, diners enjoy a cozy atmosphere likened to a Parisian café. With "friendly, professional" staff and a well-curated wine list, it's a hidden gem.

243 Reviews

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Geri
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful and so was everyone that works there We love it there!!!
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Wendy
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this Gem. The food is simply delicious. The service is outstanding and their drinks are strong! We go here a lot. They have a variety of items and we love it. If I remember I’ll take photos next time.
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carol
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From martini to napoleon, everything was well cooked, tasty and satisfying! Will return in the future. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, give it a try!
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Maryellen
Las Vegas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cala Luna never disappoints - you leave happy after an amazing meal served with cordial, efficient and friendly service. One of our favorites!!
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Mariano
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent dining experience. Cala Luna provides a truly superb experience of Italian cuisine with a greater variety and more authentic Italusn ingredients than other restaurants. All six of us said "We will definitely come back again!"
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michael
VIP
New York City
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The steak was as good as any steakhouse. Thank you Luciano for the recommendation.
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Joel
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Still love the food. Service is always great
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Alex
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great crew! Food was excellent and service was spectacular
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Steven
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as always. Service was exceptional. I highly recommend anyone to try this place.
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Marlena
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Love this restaurant. Food and drinks are great.
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FAQs

Cala Luna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 747-2545.

Cala Luna is rated 4.7 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Mineola
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://calalunali.com/
Phone number
(516) 747-2545

Cala Luna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Linguine

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00

Seafood SaladUS$18.00

P.E.I. Mussel PotUS$15.00

Melanzane ParmigianaUS$14.00

Artichoke CarpaccioUS$14.00

Homemade EmpanadasUS$13.00

Nonna's Veal MeatballsUS$17.00

CharcuterieUS$20.00

Flatbreads

CapreseUS$15.00

Porto PinoUS$16.00

BiancoUS$15.00

BonoUS$18.00

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUS$18.00

CaesarUS$20.00

Tunco SaladUS$20.00

Chicken BruschettaUS$20.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan ChickenUS$17.00

Chipotle ChickenUS$17.00

CubanoUS$18.00

Italian Burger*US$24.00

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUS$35.00

Sopa Di PolloUS$25.00

Tuscan Steak*US$36.00

LinguineUS$28.00

FettuccineUS$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cala Luna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cala Luna restaurant rated?

Is Cala Luna currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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