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Cetrella
- Mediterranean
- Half Moon Bay, CA
About this business
2011 MICHELIN GUIDE RECOMMENDED "If not for the striped banquettes and contemporary accents, Cetrella could be of another place and time--encapsulated in a gold-flecked Mediterranean villa with exposed beams peering down on private dining rooms, a glass-encased cheese pantry, wood-burning fireplace, and wine cellar with more than 400 international vintages. Possibly the most stylist restaurant in Half Moon Bay, Cetrella serves some of the town's most sophisticated fare. OPENTABLE 2010 DINERS' CHOICE AWARD WINE SPECTATOR AWAR... read more
Location details
845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Spectacular! – Wow! What a place. My wife and I have had the pleasure of dining at Cetrella several times and each time was more impressed than the last. There is not a bad choice on the menu. If you are a dessert fan, I wouldn't leave without sampling the Warm Scharffen Berger Chocolate Cake... ohhh! The cafe is a great place to have a drink after work or to enjoy the live jazz on the weekends. We would highly recommend this fine establishment. Enjoy!
Way too expensive!!! – My family had a surprize birthday party for me at the Sunday Brunch. We had a private room which was nice. But there was no brunch. They had a menu of items to select . We had to pay for everything. No pours of champagne included. We had to pay, pay, pay. Not a good place for kids. Most of the time they forgot about us in the private room, we had to go get them over and over again when we wanted something else. Not recommended if you don't have alot of expendable cash. We were seated promptly because h... read more
Good Food, Lousy Service – I have to admit I ate here on one of the busiest days of the year - Easter Sunday. It was also a fixed price menu, so I didn't have much choice of entree. Food was very good, but it was a 30 minute wait for dessert (no exaggeration). Another casualty was the couple next to us, who waited nearly as along for their check. The server was nowhere to be found, and when she did come around, she did not make eye contact, just zipping by our tables without checking on us. I understand it was very busy, but... read more
Creative – I think that Cetrella Bistro and Cafe is very creative with local ingredients--the artichokes, fava beans, local fish. They really showcase the best of the bay area with a coastal Mediterranean flair.
A review ... good and bad – It was Thanks Giving dinner (fixed menu), the price $35/head. Half way through the dinner, we hear a complaint from the next table that the food was not what was in the menu. Not knowing the traditional food and all, we just ate it but I felt cheated that we were not told that there were substitutions..... :-( Other than that, the restaurant was really nice. The service was OK, nothing fancy...
Wine Country Bistro in Half Moon Bay – Located in a renovated warehouse in Half Moon Bay, Cetrella brings fresh, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to the coast. With exposed beams and soaring ceilings, the restaurant features soothing Tuscan colors, a huge fireplace, and an immense exhibition kitchen. The menu features appetizers like Mussel Stew with White Beans, Alaskan Halibut Ceviche, and Cucumber/Avocado Soup, entrees including Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare, Mesquite Grilled Ribeye, and Maine Monkfish in Lobster Broth, and ... read more
A Touch of Warmth on a Cold Night – Dining at Cetrella is always a wonderful experience for me. The wine cellar is awesome, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service is great. I dined on the Mixed Field Greens with Sliced Green Apples Crumbled Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Toasted Walnuts, which was an amazing blend of flavors, with the cheese and walnuts balancing off of the sweetness of the apples. I also indulged in a specialty dish, Fettuccine with Olive Oil infused with White Truffles. This was heavenly, with ea... read more
Didn't meet expectations... – After hearing the rave reviews, my husband and I decided to have Sunday Brunch at Cetrella. Before sitting-- I thought it would be the perfect place to hold private parties-- that is until I had a chance to experience the service and food. The brunch options were disappoiting-- and what I ordered was sub par in regards to taste. I would be willing to give it another go-- if it weren't for our waiter. When dining out you want the illusion that your server cares about making your experience a plea... read more
A HMB gem – Had dinner there Saturday, November 30th. I had the sea bass and my husband had the spaghettini. As a finisher, we had a selection of cheeses and sauterne. I recommend the restaurant for the food and the ambience but not for the service (unless you want the busboy to be your waiter, as the busboy was MUCH better than our waiter!). Amazingly, we only spent $100 for two people, three courses, and 3 glasses of wine. Also, I think they screwed up the sink construction in the women's bathroom. Cool sink, but the knobs... read more
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How is Cetrella rated?
Cetrella has a 4 star rating with 68 reviews.
When is Cetrella open?
Cetrella is closed now. It will open at 5:30 p.m.
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