Pasta Moon Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Pasta Moon, an upscale Italian restaurant located in Half Moon Bay, California. Known for its elegant ambiance, Pasta Moon offers a wide range of dishes with fresh ingredients and homemade pasta. Highlights include the Pappardelle Pancetta, a delicious wide noodle pasta with a tomato cream sauce, and the Short Rib Bone Marrow Agnolotti, a rich and flavorful bone marrow ravioli. Customers rave about the generous portions and the perfectly cooked seafood dishes, such as the Linguine with Seared Hokkaido Sea Scallops. With attentive service and a diverse menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options, Pasta Moon is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or a special celebration. Don't miss out on their decadent desserts like the Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Cake or the Mascarpone Cheesecake. Visit Pasta Moon for a memorable dining experience that combines classic Italian flavors with a modern twist.
SPECIALI
Miyagi Oysters & Hawaiian Hamachi Crudo
Sambuca Pink Peppercorn, Lime Mango Vinagrette
Oven Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Mission Figs
Stuffed with Gorgonzola, Arugula, Saba
Basil Spinach Fettucine
House Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Brandied Tomato Cream
House-Smoked Linguine Day Boat Sea Scallops
Toy Box Tomatoes, Basil. EVOO, Bottarga
Grilled Alaskan Salmon
Dry-farmed Comanche Creek Heirloom Tomato, English Cucumber, Chives, Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette
Crispy Green Tomatoes
House-made Tomato Jam, Cyprus Grove Goat Cheese
Crispy Pork Belly
Honey Punch Plums, Fresno Chile, Mint, Cilantro, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Chowder
Crema, Dungeness Crab, Chili Oil, Chives
Pea & Fava
Local lacopi Farms Peas and Favas, French Feta, Mint, Lemon Zest, EVOO
Alaskan Salmon
Comanche Creek Heirloom Tomato, English Cucumber, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
House Marinated Olives
Orange Zest, Garlic, Chili Flake, Rosemary, EVOO
Burrata Bruschetta
Toybox Cherry Tomato, Garlic, EVOO, Basil
Romano Bean Fritto
House Marinara, Lemon Aioli
Crispy Green Tomatoes
House-made Tomato Jam, Cyprus Grove Goat Cheese
Crispy Pork Belly
Honey Punch Plums, Fresno Chile, Mint, Cilantro, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
Fritto Misto
Fresh Monterey Bay Calamari, Rock Shrimp, Fennel, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Onion, Lemon Aioli
Salt Spring Mussels
Pinot Grigio, Leeks, Cracked Pepper, Garlic, Pommes Frites. Lemon, Aioli
Affettati Platter
Calabrese Salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Artisanal Cheese Selections, Caper Berries, Crostini, Roasted Garlic (serves +)
ANTIPASTI
INSALATA e ZUPPA
Pasta Moon Clam Chowder
New England Style with Pancetta
Ribollita
FlorentineBread Soup, Kale, Swiss Chard, Kohlrabi, Zucchini, Carrots, Beans, Garlic, Parmesan
Heirloom Tomato Caprese
Comanche Creek Tomato, Imported Mozzarella di Bufala, EVOO, Genovese Basil
Della Casa Salad
Local Baby Greens, Icicle Radish, Sweet Herbs, Sunflower Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette, Parmesan, White Anchovy, House-Made Croutons
Summer Farm Salad
Fifth Crow Farms Baby Lettuces, Nectarines, Harley Farms Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Prosecco Vinaigrette
Peach And Prosciutto Di Parma Pizza
Roasted Garlic, Onions, Imported Pecorino, Rosemary
Spicy Rock Shrimp
Fontina Fonduta, Avocado, Red Onion, Chili
Ricotta Di Bufala From Puglia
Midnight Tomato, Imported Pecorino, Roasted Garlic,Basil
Soppressata
Calabrese Salami, Roasted Red Pepper, Castelvetrano Olives, Mozzarella
House Made Sausage
Smoked Prosciutto, Crimini Mushrooms, Fontina Fonduta
Margherita
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Garlic Sauce, Fresh Basil
Peach And Prosciutto Di Parma
Roasted Garlic, Onions, Imported Pecorino, Rosemary
PIZZA
SECONDI PIATTI
Pan-Seared Japanese Hokkaido Sea Scallops
Fifth Crow Farms Basil Pesto Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Microgreens
Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop
Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Sweet Corn Pudding Romano Beans, Baby Turnips
Spiced Porcini Powder-Rubbed Rib Eye
Broccolini and Spinach Saute, Potato Gratin, Tempura Battered Onion Rings
Pasta Moon Eggplant Parmesan
Imported Mozzarella di Bufala and Ricotta, Smoked Provolone
Wood Oven-Roasted Mary's Lemon Chicken
Balsamic Midnight Tomato, Oregano Grilled Zucchini, Olive Oil-Poached Potatoes
Seared Sea Scallop Salad
Cucumber, Avocado, Mango, Wild Arugula, Mint-Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken Salad
Avocado, Tomato, Pine Nuts, Pancetta, Blue Cheese, Baby Lettuce, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak
Fresh Cut Kennebec Fries, Daylight Farms Arugula, Cherry Tomato
Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli
Brown Butter Sage, Parmesan, Amaretti
Pappardelle Pancetta
Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Cream, Pine Nuts, Mascarpone, Basil
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Milk-braised Ground Pork, Beef, Pancetta, Soffrito, Tomato, Rosemary, Parmesan
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Day Boat Sea Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Spicy Tomato, Oil Cured Olives, Capers, Anchovy
Pasta Moon Lasagna
House Made Sicilian Sausage, Ricotta, Parmesan, Chili Flake, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella
Linguine Ahi Tuna
Capers, Oil-Cured Olives, Garlic, Anchovy, Lemon, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Red Chili Flake
Fettuccine Calabrese Sausage
Roasted Red Pepper, Leek, Garlic, Basil, Parmesan
HOUSEMADE PASTA
ZUPPA E INSALATA
Pasta Moon Clam Chowder
New England Style with Pancetta
Ribollita
Florentine Bread Soup, Kale, Swiss Chard, Kohlrabi, Zucchini, Carrots, Beans, Garlic, Parmesan
Heirloom Tomato Caprese
Comanche Creek Tomato, Imported Mozzarella di Bufala, EVOO, Genovese Basil
Della Casa Salad
Local Baby Greens, Icicle Radish, Sweet Herbs, Sunflower Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette, Parmesan, White Anchovy, House-Made Croutons
Summer Farm Salad
Fifth Crow Farms Baby Lettuces, Nectarines, Harley Farms Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Prosecco Vinaigrette
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Walnut Brown Butter Crumble, White Chocolate Raspberry Gelato (Please Allow Minutes For Preparation)
Pistachio Chocolate Cannoli
Dusted with Powdered Sugar and Cocoa
Ghirardelli Butterscotch Pudding
Vanilla Crema, Chocolate Wafer
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce, Toasted Hazelnuts
Meyer Lemon Parfait
Meyer Lemon Custard, Italian Meringue, Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce, Lemon Sorbetto
Triple Chocolate Sorbetto
(vegan)
Affogato
Espresso, Vanilla Gelato, Candied Orange Peel
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Cake
White Chocolate Crema
Tiramisu
Marsala and Espresso-soaked Ladyfingers layered with Italian Mascarpone and Cocoa