Fattoria e Mare

First let me say that their customer service is so lovely here! We came twice in one day. For dinner and after our daughter's game for dessert. Our waiter the first time was very welcoming and helpful I unfortunately did catch his name and he also said hi when we came back for dessert again great customer service! And our waiter for dessert she was so nice we sat outside this time she came cleaned our table and recommended some dessert, I loved the coconut cheesecake. Both of our waiter gave us great service, nothing like going to a restaurant to eat great food and have my family be treated nice and respectful we will definitely be coming back! Now the food just delicious, loved the Calamari very fresh and tasty we had two orders that's how tasty it is. My hubby got the branzino, that was delicious, the fish was cooked so nicely, sauce and veggies just was a very exquisite plate. He loved it and I tried it and loved it. Braised beef pasta with truffle oil was very tasty, and delicious! big beef serving they definitely don't skimp on meat portion. We really recommend this place food and service are worth it, Money well spent! Very nice and quiet ambiance, it's a very nice restaurant. Loved dining indoor for dinner and loved coming back for the experience outside for dessert.

Fattoria e Mare is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco and a must-visit if you’re looking for high quality food, beautiful presentation, and a memorable dining experience. We started with the Roasted Beet Tower, which was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, followed by the Butter Lettuce, light and crisp with excellent flavor. The fried calamari and asparagus were perfectly cooked crispy, not greasy, and great for sharing. For mains, the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe was outstanding: creamy, rich, and executed exactly how this classic Italian dish should be. The house-made potato gnocchi was soft, comforting, and full of flavor you can really taste the quality and care in their handmade pasta. Dessert was a highlight and absolutely not to be missed. The Egg Nog Bread Pudding, Triple Chocolate Lava Cake, and house-made tiramisu panna cotta were all exceptional and the perfect way to end the meal. To drink, we loved the Dragonfruit Mojito and the Mezcalita both well balanced, refreshing, and beautifully crafted. From the food quality to the atmosphere and drinks, Fattoria e Mare truly delivers. If you’re searching for one of the top Italian and best overall restaurants in San Francisco, this spot should be at the top of your list. Highly recommend and definitely coming back.

Food 10/10 Had the octopus and Calamari, arancini for apps Mains had the gnocchi and meat lovers. Dessert had panna cotta and tiramisu Recommend the panna cotta 10/10 Drinks highly recommended dragon fruit alcohol one I forgot the name. Everything was Amazing. Service 10/10 Always attentive and helping us out with menu and recommendations. Atmosphere 10/100 You have to check out it’s great.

We visited on a long weekend and, while we expected it to be busy, the service was exceptionally slow. It took a full hour for our food to arrive after we ordered. Strangely, our appetizer didn't come out beforehand but was served at the same time as our main courses. ​The ambiance was decent, with nice decor and live music. However, the music was so loud that it made it very difficult to hold a conversation. ​Unfortunately, the food was the biggest letdown. The flavors were one-dimensional and lacked any depth. The lobster was extremely salty and overcooked, and the risotto was quite bland. The only enjoyable part of the meal was the shrimp. ​Given the high price point, the experience was definitely not worth it. We will not be returning.

Went with my family for birthday celebration and it was amazing !!! Will definitely come back The selection of cheese and meets it's delightful, I couldn't take pictures of the other plates we had calsone was beautifully served, Brussels sprouts divine.

Amazing experience here at Fattoria E Mare. We were welcomed by the host & were sat quickly. Our server was super friendly & helpful when it came to explaining the different dishes & drinks on the menu. Drinks were phenomenal. The food presentation & palate were amazing. 100% would be back. Ps. Don't forget to order the Focaccia.

This was our first time at this restaurant, and my wife and I were very impressed. The food was delicious, the ambiance was wonderful, and Luis, our waiter, provided excellent service. We enjoyed a salad and a pizza, and both were delightful. This is definitely a place we’ll be coming back to—next time on a Saturday to enjoy the live music. Highly recommended!

We came here for dinner, and I think this is a great spot to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant is spacious and clean, and I liked the dim lighting. The servers were very friendly and attentive. The food was good, though not particularly impressive. We ordered the Margherita pizza, seafood spaghetti (I forgot the exact name), Brussels sprouts, and clam chowder. I really liked their clam chowder.

If you're in Half Moon Bay, Fattoria e mare has to be visited. Chef Pablo Estrada Has a great selection of wine, fresh produce in his menu. the ambience is top notch Romantic, modern, Just perfect. Our server Teresa was amazing. Her service was amazing, very attentive as well as other workers came in and checked on us if everything was well. We started of with a range of his charcuterie with two meats and one cheese. Perfectly paired with a red & white wine. As our entree we ordered the Parppadelle and his local Branzino. Phew! That was the best branzino I have ever had. Both dishes were just spectacular! Highly recommend. To finish we ordered some of his fresh made cannolis followed by their espresso martinis recommended by our server. She was right! Very creamy, one of the best we have ever had! I will definitely be back! I highly recommend! 5/5 in my book for sure.

Amazing host, food, service and beautiful atmosphere. I always come to this spot when I'm in town in HMB. the food is spectacular and the bar is fantastic.

Celebrated an anniversary with friends, food was very good, service was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were fun and very good, indoor and outdoor seating, pet friendly. Very cute restaurant.

We recently visited this Italian restaurant, and while the experience was decent overall, it left us feeling that there's room for improvement. The short rib pasta had potential, but I couldn't shake the feeling that the rib meat wasn't as fresh as it could have been. On the other hand, the cheese pizza was a standout--it had a perfect balance of crispness and flavor that really hit the mark. Service was friendly and attentive but lacked finesse for a top-tier experience. For example, crumbs from our main course weren't cleared before dessert arrived, which detracted from the overall polish of the meal. We ended with gelato, which tasted great but came with no real presentation to speak of--it felt more functional than memorable. I genuinely want to see this place thrive, as it has potential, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return anytime soon. A few small adjustments could elevate the experience significantly.

Food: 4.25 out of 5 My partner and I ordered a burger and a pizza to share. Angus burger was ordered medium well and the pizza was Neapolitan style. The freshest produce one could ask for: aromatic basil on the pizza, heirloom tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. They have a rotating menu to adapt to the season and what local farmers have. Lastly, the bread! It is a must try! It's fluffy and warm on the inside with a crisp outside; handmade in house and baked in their oven. EAT THIS CARBOHYDRATE! You will not regret it! Service: 5 out 5 We went during the heatwave of the Bay Area. Our server was amazing and attentive to our needs. Checked in a couple times for water refills and how our food was tasting. Environment: 5 out 5 Indoor & outdoor seating at the restaurant. A full bar, open oven in one dining area, plenty of seating on the bar side, and inclusive restrooms. Such as welcoming staff paired with ambiance. Overall: 4.75 out of 5 The head chef sources quality and local ingredients to showcase the best of the area. A well designed and thoughtful restaurant accommodating to many. Great for medium size parties, but if you need more room they can also accommodate with private seating in the back. I always enjoy coming back with family and friends.

This was my first time coming here on my own after attending on two different occasions with yelp - both of which were fantastic. I'm not sure if I was visiting on an off night (they also had some event going on in the main dining room) but will update this review the next time I go back. I came in with some high expectations but it just didn't quite meet them for how much I ended up paying. Fattoria E Mar embraces the seasonality of different ingredients, so I was really excited to try the seasonal pumpkin menu (even though I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin lol). The seasonal menu was a four course meal for $85. It came with an appetizer, a pasta, a main, and a dessert. Normally, if something had the word burrata in it, I'd be on it in a heartbeat. But they recommended the pumpkin soup. It was alright - a pretty good tasting soup, though part of me wishes I got the burrata instead. The second course I got the papparadelle - that was super delicious. The first half of my meal went fine. It was the second half where things started to go not great. I got the osso bucco - which was supposed to come with butternut squash gratin, pumpkin chips, and lemon. However, I didn't realize this until after I left the restaurant and was posting to Instagram and saw my picture of the menu. They gave me an osso bucco with just potatoes on it. I got it and was like "is there supposed to be pumpkin in this??" I should have said something to the waitress when she checked in on me but I thought maybe I just couldn't taste the pumpkin or something. The day after, I ended up calling the restaurant to ask and they said that they brought out the regular version of the dish by mistake. It was still tasty but I wish someone would have noticed or I would have spoken up. They had taken the menu so I wasn't able to re-reference it in the meantime. Then the dessert came and I dunno, I think the kitchen was having a very off day. I got the butternut squash creme brulee. I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor itself. But if that was it, I think I'd probably go with a 4 star rating. What knocks it down to three for me is that the sugar managed to be both burnt and incredibly undercooked. Like, you could see the sugar granules still on the top, giving the creme brulee a super grainy texture which wasn't that pleasant. And that part that did solidify tasted burnt. To be fair, the waitress did stop by and asked me how I liked it, and I didn't say anything. I just told her that I was super full (which was also true). But I didn't want them to try and remake something I wasn't planning on eating more of regardless, and I wanted to get on the road back home. Creme brulee with a top that poorly torched shouldn't have left the kitchen though. To the restaurant's credit, when I called to ask the next day if there was a menu change or they ran out of the butternut risotto or something, they said the kitchen made an error and invited me back with the promise of being taken care of. I look forward to taking them up on that eventually and updating this review! I really appreciated the gesture. It was, however, a very leisurely meal - not the kind of place to eat in if you're in a rush. Part of the reason I didn't call the same day was because the restaurant had already closed by the time I finished dessert. It was just me, but the whole meal took like, two hours at least.

Lovely menu selection- something for everyone. I especially enjoyed the butter lettuce/pear/nuts salad, and my husband loved the branzino - very nicely presented. Great for a date night or large groups. Live music. Friendly service by all. Dog friendly

Service was great. Dined here around the holidays for a late night dinner. Waiters were nice and very attentive. Food fell a bit short of my expectations, especially given the price. Nothing stood out too much and for 8 people we paid roughly around $550. However if you decide to give this place a shot, their pizza was the best dish!

AMAZING AND DELICIOSO! Outstanding choices that make your mouth wanting more. Beautifully presented, exceptional service (thank you Johnathan). Love the attentiveness to timing. Finish the app, here comes your next course. BRAVO!

Came in for take out. Nice establishment, but wanted to eat in the comfort of my bed and breakfast. I ordered the pork chops with mash potatoes. I actually asked for the truffle-squash-potato galette instead of mash potatoes, but they gave me both. Both were delicious. The pork chop was absolutely amazing. The sauce on top was different and unexpected but delicious. It also came with focaccia bread which was warm and delicious. Highly recommend !

Yet again, another stellar dining experience. From the moment we arrived for our dinner for 4 we had impeccable service, meals, and ambiance. Seafood, pasta, duck, all hand crafted, thoughtful flavor notes and delicious curations with wine. The fine food at Fattoria E Mare is an unmatched experience. Love music options are an added bonus. There is no comparison to this restaurant's menu and offerings.

Cutest restaurant! Fiancée took a day trip to half moon bay and needed an early dinner after visiting Andreottis. Luckily this place was only about 8 minutes away. We did a reservation through Yelp but since we had dinner around 430, there were plenty of seats. We say outside because it was a beautiful day but the interior is adorable! Super coastal vibes. My favorite was the mussels, the flavor was very unique to be. Really fresh and I love how they added pork belly to it. Added more depth. I bad the squid ink risotto which was amazing. So much umami and loaded with seafood. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. I would pass on the bread pudding but that just be my tastebuds. I like mine really gooey and sticky but there's is a little on the drier side. Service was great, checked in frequently.

We had an outstanding lunch at Fattoria Di Mare in Half Moon Bay and couldn't be happier with our experience. The highlight of our meal was the Bucatini a la Pepe, prepared and served right in a cheese wheel by the talented chef Pablo. Watching the pasta being swirled around in the cheese wheel was a treat in itself, and the result was a dish that was incredibly delicious and wonderfully cheesy. Our server, Michael, was exceptional. He was friendly, professional, and ensured that all our food arrived promptly. His excellent service truly enhanced our dining experience. We also enjoyed the garlic bread and beet tartare, both of which were super delicious. Additionally, we ordered a mango margarita, which was absolutely heavenly. The ambience of the restaurant added to the charm of our visit. It's a quaint and cute place with a cozy fireplace and even some private dining rooms. Overall, Fattoria Di Mare provided a delightful dining experience with amazing food, excellent service, and a charming atmosphere. Highly recommended!

I recently dined at Fattoria E Mare in Half Moon Bay during lunchtime and was thoroughly impressed by the culinary experience. I sampled the Bucatini Alla Carbonara and Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops Alla Limone, leaving a lasting impression. The Bucatini Alla Carbonara was a delightful dish featuring perfectly al dente pasta. The creamy egg yolk sauce clung to each strand, providing a rich and velvety texture. The crispy pancetta added a smoky flavor and satisfying crunch, while the English peas brought a subtle sweetness that balanced the dish beautifully. Generous shavings of Pecorino Romano added a tangy, salty note, and the Tellicherry pepper provided a mild spiciness that harmonized all the flavors. The Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops Alla Limone was another standout. The scallops were artfully arranged on a stunning blue plate, showcasing the restaurant's attention to detail. Each scallop was seared to perfection, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. The heirloom cucumbers provided a refreshing crunch, and the fresh watermelon radish added a subtle peppery flavor that complemented the scallops beautifully. The lime brought a zesty brightness that enhanced the scallops' natural sweetness, making each bite a delightful experience. The presentation of both dishes was impeccable, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to quality and creativity. Each dish's balance of flavors and textures demonstrated the chef's skill and attention to detail. Overall, Fattoria E Mare offers a sophisticated yet inviting dining experience. The Bucatini Alla Carbonara and Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops Alla Limone are exceptional examples of the restaurant's dedication to high-quality ingredients and innovative cuisine. I highly recommend Fattoria E Mare for anyone seeking a memorable lunchtime dining experience in Half Moon Bay. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this restaurant is a must-visit destination that will satisfy you thoroughly.

On a Saturday dinner time is definitely a busy place, I guess that's a good sign for visitors to have in mind. The place is nice and clean and full of local and visitors. Definitely has a nice setting inside and patio (when the weather is appropriate). We encountered a little hiccup with seating arrangements & having a waiter -- took a little while for one to approach us. It was really noise between the tables, so we ask to switch to another table so we can actually can hear the waiter & have a conversation. Samira was very nice and informative, let us know that the restaurant is serving a large party & things are going to be a little backed up -- now we understand. Food is definitely worthwhile to wait for & enjoy. The Caprese Salad served with a twist, smoked in an enclosed glass lid, which opened at the table -- it was a fancy-dinning feature. Bucatini de Pepe is as good was other places we tried -- added bonus of the Parmesan cheese wheel for the whole act. Definitely, one of my favorites dishes. Risotto al Nero was the main reason for choosing this place -- it was not disappointed. The kitchen boss was very kind to able to substitute the Pappardelle for Risotto --made my evening! Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. It is definitely a recommendation for others & I would want to return if we are back in this area. Happy travel and Dinning !

Light and airy restaurant. Lovely bathroom and hand wash area. Seated quickly. Friendly and knowledgeable wait staff - my questions regarding the cheese and wine pairings were well answered. And the Bianca Soave was a good choice. The team was also very attentive.l throughout the meal, making constant loops throughout the restaurant, and clearing places and tipping off water constantly. The focaccia is made daily on house, served with a light olive oil and splash of a fruity balsamic vinegar. Very nice. For the first course, I ordered a cheese platter. Very nice presentation! The Taleka cheese is a Brie-like consistency and tastes great with the fig jam, which has a hint of rosemary . The dolce de leche was a surprise as were the almonds and orange gel. The gel drops were a bit hard but a good flavor. The fruit bread is sliced thinly but holds up well to the cheese. The octopus was beautifully presented, but sadly undercooked. The accompanying salad bouquet was delish. The wait person asked why I didn't finish the octopus and then to owner came over to apologize and offer a replacement. He insisted that I try the scallops, on the house, to make up for the disappointing octopus, which he said almost never failed. The scallops were sublime. Perfectly seared, tender interior, and topped with a light pesto or chimichurri and some Aleppo pepper. Insanely good. The octopus was removed from my bill, but I told the owner I wanted to pay for the scallops because they were so good. He refused, saying it was important to him that his guests leave happy. This is not a "5-star" restaurant but the food is excellent, and the owner and his team clearly stand behind their product. Go. Eat. Enjoy.

Linguine with Clams tasted like brine no hint of garlic or butter shame on the cook. It was salt forward broth. There was too much broth not enough olive oil or butter. Waiter apologized but he wasn't the cook.

Excellent. Food is high quality, beautifully prepared. Everything is from scratch. The manager is a sommelier if you enjoy your wine. Desserts are next level. We did a flight of Port with a generous table side education that was completely unexpected last night!!! So much fun! Perfect place for dinner for two or bringing the family. We're pretty spontaneous and do not often make reservations and no matter what they always have a table for us whether it's just the two of us or a group of 10. The people are amazing. The owner makes us feel like family.

Great italian food, service and wine list. Nice shops around to walk to also. Loved that the chef visited up and also shared the cheesy pasta

First off, the ambiance to this place is amazing. Its a perfect place for a romantic date night. Live music playing, nice ambient lighting, and very attentive waiters and waitresses. There was an issue with our yelp reservation at the time and it wasn't transferring to their side so we almost had to find a different place to eat. That was until the guy at the front, just sat us anyways because he felt very bad from turning away so many people (very kind act of service from him :) The best thing food-wise we got goes: Bianca pizza Pappardelle + cast iron mussels + dessert Cacio e pepe The cacio e pepe was surprisingly not that good to me. Something about the bitter aged cheese wheel didn't really taste well. I just remember it being a very bitter taste, might be good to other but not to me ;(. The pastas themselves were cooked to perfection, the one from cheese wheel and pappardelle. The pizza was soo good. Haven't tasted anything like it before, truffle oil and caramelized onions hit so hard on it (in a good way) Would come back for another date might but will try the rest of the menu!

Another great dining option out on Main St. I think they may be one of the newer ones out here and I think they transplanted this from Burlingame to more weekend touristy Half Moon Bay. I think they may be a better fit out here as it seems the owners with its SF dining scene experience, can relay their concept to peeps out in more splurge mode, versus just day to day dining. Pretty casual but with a finer dining edge. Quirky in style with furniture like you'd see in an artsy boutique and lots of paintings/art that seem from people they know. People in shorts/hot weather gear galore and lots of natural light just made this a very comfy out for me. Server I got was very easy going with a nice relaxed pace. Nothing came out too fast nor too slow. Menu mostly Italian inspired but with dead on California ingredients. Well ran show. Pasqua Pinot Grigio ($14/5*) Perfect for a warm late afternoon outing. Crisp, cool with a stone fruit edge. Butter Lettuce Salad ($16/5*) I'm sure this is on their menu year round as their basic salad, but they'll just rotate ingredients around according to season. On my mid summer out it was whole tender leaves of butter lettuce tossed in a perfectly balanced yet tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. Summer touches were thin sliced fresh peach, some sliced almonds and chunks of goat cheese. Nice opener. Seafood Linguine a la Limone ($35/5*) I think they're evolving this dish as when I saw past pics, it looked more like a traditional seafood pasta with neutral colors. When my bowl arrived it was a vibrant green, that looked dead on like a pesto'd pasta. But upon trying it wasn't anywhere near a conventional pesto as this had zero basil. But it seems they did make a pesto of sorts with cilantro and green onions and used that to flavor the sauce. With the zing of lemon and garlic just made for exquisite bites to go along the fresh seafood. The seafood that day were large clams in the shell but there were also little bits of just chopped clam bits throughout the pasta, so it seemed like there were a clam bite in every bite. Then there were about 4 large perfectly sauteed prawns that I could actually cut with a knife, they were that large. And with a mound of perfectly cooked linguine and their toasted homemade foccacia, just made this a clean plate award winner. Pistachio Panna Cotta ($13/4*) I usually love most panna cottas, but I've never had a pistachio version. Light green that it almost looked like an Asian green tea version. Pistachio flavor was indeed there, but this was a heavier version of panna cotta to me. Most are usually crazy light. This had more of 'pudding' texture. And it was topped with a stabilized cream of sorts, tasted creamy but it wasn't basic whipped cream. This was more dense but it really didn't taste like anything but cream. Just wished it had some special flavor to it, couldn't even detect any vanilla. And topped with some candied pistachios with a super sticky exterior that I was worried that it might pull a filling out. Lol. Capped off a nice day hiking and absorbing the area, would repeat in a Half Moon heartbeat.

I had a mixed experience dining at this Italian restaurant. Despite showing up with a reservation that apparently went missing, the slow evening made it a non-issue. The ambiance was pleasant, and the service was accommodating. For starters, I ordered the roasted asparagus Burchetta, and it was delightful. The fresh and well-balanced flavors set a promising tone for the rest of the meal. However, regarding the main course, I opted for the Gnocchi in Pesto. While the portion size was generous, I found the gnocchi overly large and somewhat gummy in texture. It lacked the lightness and freshness I expect from freshly made pasta. On the brighter side, the dessert, Cotton Candy Cheesecake, was a real highlight. It was a whimsical and enjoyable end to the meal, adding an element of fun and creativity. Overall, while the food was decent, it didn't quite meet my expectations, especially in terms of freshly made pasta. However, the standout dessert and accommodating service somewhat made up for it.

Samira, aka Shorty provided great service on Friday night (12/13). We loved the information she was able to provide about the menu and the wine menu. The wine pairings she recommended were "spot on" and her bucatini skills made for a delicious meal. A shout out goes to the creator of the Pumpkin Flip and the person who marinated my delicious duck. Thank you Fattoria E Mare for being on Main Street Half Moon Bay.

Ok here we go. I was In half moon bay to go see Ana Nuevo. I got really lucky to go on the tour. I saw all the Elephant seals .. it was quite amazing. On my way home I Yelped the local restaurant's and I settled in the Italian place after doing around and getting a Birds Eye view of the others. It's nice inside with two tv's above the bar so you can watch the game. Not something I want to do at dinner - but that's ok with me. I had no reservation and I will do that in yelped before I go in to a restaurant in the future. The food was good . One was a margarita pizza , the prosciutto pizza and they made to order my kids spaghetti. I liked it. I had the spaghetti with olive oil with Parmesan cheese. Mmm. There's reasons for it. I'm good with it. The service was excellent. My waiter was attentive and very generous . I will come back-

We wanted to have date night in beautiful Half Moon Bay and we decided to have Fattoria e Marre because we were craving Italian food. The restaurant is gorgeous; the ambiance is so romantic and cozy, perfect for dates. However, when we arrived, we were told our reservation was cancelled due to a discrepancy between the Yelp reservations and their system. The staff was very accommodating and sat us without many issues. We started off with the iron skillet grilled pei mussels, which left much to be desired. The thick cut bacon was not completely rendered down and the cabbage was quite bitter. Personally, I felt that the dish had clashing flavor profiles and did not enjoy it. We were initially looking forward to the cacio e pepe as they prepare it table side with a large cheese wheel. However, the cheese had a slightly off, bitter taste which did not compliment the dish at all. The pappardelle was definitely better, with al dente wide fettuccine and a braised short rib and tripe sauce. Although I felt as though it lacked the depth that would be found in other short rib dishes. The star of the table was definitely the pizza bianca. The truffle cream, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and honey worked together beautifully! Beautiful restaurant with live music, would come back for the pizza and wine.

Fourth time here and the food is always on point. The servers are very attentive and we even had a little accident with my toddler throwing up and stuff like this happens. But one of the servers was quickly handing us napkins and cleaning our table. This happened before our food arrived. Anyway, all of us enjoyed the food. Also the interior is always so inviting. Kinda glad the place isn't close to ours bc we'd be here all the time and I'd be fat. Thanks so much for the good experience!

10/10 highly recommend on a Wednesday night, Not crowded.. Mexican staff very friendly Food was amazing, Cant wait to come back & grab dessert!

Visited on Saturday night of Memorial Day weekend. The place was packed (we had secured reservations earlier in the day for a late dinner) and we had a wonderful table in the front room. The service here is exceptional. The wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu and helped us select the right amount of cheese and chacuterie for our table of six. We also had the calamari and the smoked mussels. Calamari was just average, but the mussels with pork belly were terrific: every last drop was scooped up. Of the charcuterie, we particularly enjoyed the lamb sausage and prosciutto; the board had some great bread samples and also pickles (and maybe fruit?); four meats and three cheese were perfect for six people. Entrees were so good. I loved the Cacio e Pepe prepared tableside. Super creamy and peppery. The short rib pappardelle looked great, as did the seafood tagliarini. Two of our party split the Prime Rib Bistecca - this was also a show, with final prep, slicing and sauce prepared tableside. You'd think that would be a lot of food, but every morsel was enjoyed. And then we still had to have dessert! The Affogato came with biscotto and was exceptional. Others enjoyed a bread pudding and grappa. Of course we also had house cocktails and wine throughout. The meal was truly wonderful and a great way to start our visit to Half Moon Bay. Highly recommend and we will certainly try to return as soon as we can!

As locals, we truly love to be patrons to our local businesses. We have come to Fattoria E Mare several times, always with finding something that was irksome, and hoping it was just an off day. Always hoping it will improve. Always giving the benefit of a doubt. Some dishes are tasty, others are just ok. All seem overpriced for the portions. What ruins it for us every time is the slow, inconsistent service. They seem understaffed, and are ill equipped to manage busier nights. Recently, we were seated without anyone checking on us for over 20 minutes...no water, no bread...no welcome. We had to go the front to remind them we were there. We finally placed our order and it took another 20 mins for drinks to arrive and 30 for food to arrive. We decided against dessert for fear it would add another 40 minutes to our evening. To add insult to injury, we then had to wait another 25 minutes for the check, even after going back to the front desk to ask for it. I feel bad for the servers. Management, do better. Your staff need help. Also, we never did get the bread. I truly do dread coming here on a weekend or holiday.

Ok I've finally had time to come here after last weeks Yelp event. I know. I know. But believe me, that's why I wanted to Come back to experience it as a regular customer. Unfortunately I'm here for brunch as I wasn't too hungry. That's ok as I am planning to come back for dinner next week. Arrived here at 1230 on a Saturday afternoon and it was plenty of seating. The restaurant is very expansive and roomy with plenty of natural lighting to come thru detailing the decor which reminds me of an seaside town. We was able to sit in a booth next to the open air kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. After perusing the menu we settled on a few items. - Rose Pancakes $18 - BRAISED ARTICHOKES $12 - BEET SALAD $18 I was a really bummed and sad they didn't have the Butter Lettuce Salad due to product availability. The server and chef tried to sell me on an alternative salad but with Romaine Lettuce instead but I couldn't do it as I was really committed to coming back for it next time. The Braised Artichokes and Beet Salad came out and the colors and presentation was so colorful and really refreshing. Artichokes was dressed in olive oil with some kind of pepper flakes ( Aleppo Pepper) with some fresh Rockets to balance the flavors. 9/10 Beet Salad plated with different colors of beets, sliced Fennel, orange wedges, Rocket and toasted Quinoa. The flavors of each items meddling in you mouth as you precariously chew and taste the sweet and tanginess of each the fruits just freshens your palate. 10/10 The Chef surprised us with the alternative salad of Romaine, marcoma almonds, pear slices and goat cheese dressed with a white balsamic dressing. Well balanced and added more flavors to our palate with the creamy goat cheese with the pear. Courtesy of the house. 8/10 The last course was the Rose Pancakes which was presented with 3 generous stack layered with fresh strawberries and glaze. This is probably one of the best pancakes we've had. Batter was mixed really well with just the perfect amount of Rose flavor. No graininess in the flour and the perfect chew and fluffiness of the batter led to this epic pancake. 10/10 This lunch menu visit was very pleasant and delicious. I am looking forward to a nice dinner menu and experience next week. Thank you to our server and the chef for engaging and accommodating our decisions.

Hey babe, do you want to go to Half Moon Bay?! That's what my boyfriend asked me this morning. Of course I was down! For appetizers we ordered the Focaccia Alla Recco with Stracchino and white truffle oil. To be honest when they brought it to us I was like ummm. The appearance looked off but the flavor was there! It was so good. We ordered the Fattoria E Mare- Plate Selection For the cheese: Pecoreto Al Tartufo, Mimolette, Beppino Occelli (this one was orange, it tasted a lot like parmesan). I'm not sure if it was the Pecoreto Al Tartufo or the Mimolette that I didn't like but I liked one and not the other. For the meats: Air Dry Wagyu Beef Bresaola- This one was not good to me. Least favorite of all the meats we got. Spicy Sopressata- This one was good! Salame Toscano- this one was my favorite Dry-Aged Prosciutto Di Parma- This one was good! My boyfriend and I were so indecisive on what we wanted. So my boyfriend got a pizza and I got pasta for us to share. My boyfriend ordered the Meat Lover. He loved it! The dough tasted amazing. If the dough taste good that what makes a great pizza. I ordered the Spinach Fettuccine. I was really excited for this. I was a little let down with the flavor. Not sure if the flavor was lacking because the fettuccine was spinach. I added a lot of pepper to the pasta and it added more flavor. It was still missing something else for flavor. For dessert, my boyfriend ordered the blueberry cotton candy and I ordered the persimmon- pear cobbler. My boyfriend loved his cotton candy and was thinking of ordering another one haha he didn't. My cobbler was okay. I would not order it again. I would come here again! Next time I will order a pizza.

How to get a FREE appetizer! Show them their Instagram post at the restaurant from Monday - Thursday and you'll receive a free appetizer! This charming Italian restaurant is located in Half Moon Bay and is perfect for a date night or private party. Make reservations in advance to secure your seat! Fattoria e Mare means Farmers and Seafood which represents everything Chef Pablo has embodied for this restaurant. He loves to work with smaller farms and local brands to support the community You're guaranteed to get the freshest ingredients in all your dishes! Their preset menu does change based on what produce is in season, so I want to come back and give it a try! All the pasta is made in house every day -- you don't see this often! I love the attention to detail as it shows how much the staff cares about their customers experience! TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Grilled Octopus Squid Ink Pasta Potato Gnocchi Seafood Platter (feeds 2 people) Dry Aged Prime Rib A solid 5/5 for me

Walked in on a Friday between lunch and dinner and the ambiance was lovely. Had the gem lettuces and garlic bread. Both decent just need a touch a refining to be top notch. Bread was a little dry and would do lovely with a little marinara dipping sauce. Salad was drenched in a beautiful dressing but lettuce became soggy quickly and needed more cheese for the price. I will come back with a group and try some entrees but the cost is prohibitive for a party of one. Service was good and friendly.

Service slow and I did not really get what I ordered The octopus is so tuff. 4 of us and no one like there meal. Prices are too high.

I was looking forward to our anniversary dinner here as the ambience is lovely though a bit lively for a Monday night. We ordered a County Roasted Beet Salad to share but I would have enjoyed more arugula in our salad. There was a few beets, strawberries, oranges and some small tomatoes but the presentation was lovely. Hubby ordered the halibut which was moist and tender while I ordered the linguine with clams and prawns. The prawns were gigantic however I wasn't expecting the kick from the Chile to be strong. It overpowered the linguine. I didn't realize that it was medium spicy. Other than that, ambience was good, service was attentive and the halibut was cooked to perfection.

The Spinach burrata ravioli was very tasty and fresh. We all enjoyed the filling. We also ordered the Bianca Pizza minus the bacon for our vegan companion. It was fair but I'm sure the bacon would've added more flavor with the carmelized onions. A great place to have lunch in Half Moon Bay with authentic pastas.

Everything was absolutely delicious. They have so much pride in their food and it shows. This is a great neighborhood spot with super friendly service.

Had a wonderful Mother's day brunch this day. Reservations were made with a short wait once we arrived for our table to be ready. Loved being able to get side-by-side seating. In the room with the open kitchen on the left. (I prefer this room to the big one). Lighting is nice and it is airy inside. Ordered the blueberry drink which i really enjoyed tho i dont drink whiskey that often. BF got the bloody mary and that was yummy as well. Got the rose petal pancakes and short rib hash from the brunch menu and the spanish octopus and branzino from the regular menu. My fav were the rose petal pancakes and branzino. The pancakes r pretty thin but there r three of them, fluffy and pink and yummy syrup on side witg fruits! Branzino was lightly salted and crispy which was yummy! I didnt like the hash i just dont think i like the flavor palette. The octopus was okay im not a huge fan but my bf is. Their Foccacia bread they serve is amazinggg. Overall had a great dining experience and loved the food and service!!

I'm very confused. After reading dozens of glowing reviews, I was looking forward to having dinner here. It was New Years Eve, early, not crowded at all. The $16 cocktails are good. Everything went south from there. For a place with "mare" in the name, I would have expected lots of seafood choices on the menu. Not so. We ordered a couple of appetizers: scallops & calamari misto friti. I cannot describe how the calamari was cooked; it was slimy and rubbery. Not pleasant. There were some tiny fried shrimp too that seemed like they came from a freezer bag. I decided to try the meat lovers pizza as there wasn't really any entree I was interested in. The dough was ok. The sauce was too salty, the mozzarella cheese was not melted, there was too much vinegar from the diced pepperoncini that did not go with the rest of the pizza. There may be some good things on the menu but we struck out. The service is slow and the food, for our party of four, came out over the span of 20 minutes. If you want a nice dinner with an Italian flare, try Mezza Luna up in the little seaside town El Granada. It's always excellent.

Great food and beautiful ambience. We really enjoyed all the food we got and the service was good too. Would definitely come back here!

Disappointed of the food. I ordered their ribeye and I would suggest not to order. The meat quality is not good! What a waste of money. Their clam chowder does not look like a chowder. I only enjoyed their scallop and focaccia bread. Spend almost $200 and super disappointed

We came to Half Moon Bay to celebrate my bf's birthday. Originally we planned to go to Sam's chowder house but I decided to check out Yelp and this restaurant looked great. The location is on Main Street and the restaurant spacious and cozy. Good for couples and larger groups. We didn't feel crowded or like it was too noisy. For dinner we split the butter lettuce salad which was phenomenal and we went with the garlic bread and wagyu beef carpaccio. All so tasty. We shared the seafood platter with a side of broccoli. Man oh man this did not disappoint. All of the seafood was tasty and fresh. We left full and happy. It was so good we came back today for lunch on our way out. We shared the freshly baked focaccia bread and seared scallops. The scallops were so delicious but the salad that came with them was flavorful and honestly I would have had a whole plate of just that. I opted for the seafood linguine and my bf got the tomahawk which we (kind of) shared. The owner came out and prepared it and it was delicious. He was so friendly and we enjoyed our chat with him. Shout out to Teresa who served us at dinner and Mike and Carlos who took care of us at lunch. We look forward to coming back very soon!

This little gem was an awesome find. We were easily able to book a reservation online and received a text confirmation. Even when we showed up early for our reservation they seated us right away. Great selections of wines and cocktails. I ordered a persimmon Moscow mule that was very refreshing. The food was absolutely delicious. The Focaccia was warm and creamy topped with truffle oil. We ordered the bucatini cacio e pepe that was prepared at our table, delicious flavors loaded with cheese. The only thing I would mention is the seafood platter (even thought it was absolutely delicious and flavorful) is the cost in the parenthesis. Take note the price is set at serves 2 ppl, $67 per person. The platter comes with calamari, mussels, clams, 4 pcs of shrimp, and whole fish with cumbers and beans. The price of $67 for the platter would be reasonable not $134 total for the platter alone. For that price you would think you are getting crab or lobster included. With that said the restaurant overall was very enjoyable. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and welcoming. The restaurant and restrooms both very clean and great ambiance. We'd definitely try again but wouldn't order the seafood platter again unless they provide more high quality seafood for the pricing point.

We all just love this charming little place by the river in Half Moon Bay. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining. Saturday afternoon Main Street was buzzing, and we had a delightful and delicious meal. It was our servers first shift, so she was not completely up to speed but she made up for it by being efficient perky and friendly. My girl and I split the lasagna, and the bib lettuce, and pear salad. Both were light, delicious, and memorable. The appetizer plates were the real stars of the meal. The calamari, was perfectly cooked and served with tempura veg and a wonderful sauce. The tempura olives were really special. The cheese platter was also amazing. The steak sandwich looked great, and the drinks were top notch. I didn't take any pictures because were were a crowd of six with a tiny baby, and I was just having too much fun. As far as I can tell, this is the best restaurant in Half Moon Bay. If you are lucky enough to be here, (in Half Moon Bay), this is where you should dine.

It boils down to low-value (As is usually the case with touristy spots). Our server was very polite and professional but the food was forgettable, very overpriced, and just a disappointment. Unless Chef Ramsay comes around to help "re-inspire" the joint, your first visit could be your last. THE FOOD - You know an Italian restaurant may be in trouble when you can't eat their gnocchi. A $27 one at that. It was dry (possibly frozen), flavorless, and had ZERO ricotta (see picture). Feedback to the owner: Take a trip to Pizza Antica in San Jose and order their $19 gnocchi. Then bring that memorable experience back home and retrain your line cooks on how to use ricotta. THE DESSERT - A chocolate lava cake is typically an indulgent comfort-food that you look forward to. Unfortunately, Fattoria's version is made without flour. Why? Don't you make everything else with flour at an Italian restaurant?? When did flowerless brownies/cake EVER taste good???? As expected, this $16 dessert was.... flowerless lol. I still ate it because I was hungry from having to send back the Gnocchi. It was plated beautifully though, but boy was it bland... Feedback: bring back the satisfying classic, avoid dropping the ice cream scoop directly onto the hot plate so it doesn't melt on the way to the table. In wraps, great staff, disappointing food, terrible value.

This review is for the bar. This hidden gem is a bit of a trek from your normal watering hole but the bartender, Andrew, is a diamond in the rough. He's kind, and his drinks are perfectly balanced. He can talk sports, or shoot the $*** with you. The barrel aged manhattan or old fashioned is delicious, and their Cabernet is perfect as an aperitif before your meal. Come watch the game or just have a drink, you won't regret it.

Great food! Best cocktails in town, and FANCY decor - this is a very nice restaurant for a date night or special occasion / celebration. Their Happy Hour is a good deal, too. I love the inside of this place, the building, lighting etc. Try the grilled muscles, scallops, or homemade pastas - especially the tomato-based seafood one.

Food was very filling and delicious. The scallop appetizer was really good but we were a little sad with the quantity of scallops for the price. The branzino and steak were both delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable of the various food options and drinks. Our food was delivered faster than expected given that it was peak time during Mother's Day dinner time. The seating process was a little chaotic regardless of whether you had a reservation or not.

Absolutely best brunch menu The fava bean basil on cici was delicious The double fluffy pannacota is a must have again Service is on point