Luna Trattoria

My wife and I recently stopped by this amazing little gem and I loved every second of it. From the fast seating, to even faster drink orders, this place had it all. This was some of the best service I have ever received in Cali, and also some of the best Italian food I have had on my trip. Honestly, I hope everyone has a chance to eat here. It was truly amazing and a perfect end to our vacation here :)

Fantastic place. The vine covered path to the restaurant is so cool. The aesthetic is whimsical and classy at the same time. The garden is gorgeous. The food is SO GOOD and the staff is friendly and attentive.

We visited this restaurant during our trip to Mendocino and immediately loved the cozy, home-like atmosphere. We tried the Gnocchi with a half-and-half cream cheese and marinara sauce, the Farfalle della Nonna pasta, and finished with Tiramisu for dessert. Overall, the food was enjoyable—especially the Tiramisu, which was a standout! The cheese sauce on the gnocchi wasn’t quite to our taste, and the pasta had a bit more nutmeg than we prefer. Despite these small details, we had a pleasant dining experience and truly appreciated the warm, welcoming vibe.

Superb food, a real highlight of our time in Mendocino. We had two different types of ravioli - they were light as a feather and full of flavor. And the tiramisu was divine! I highly recommend sitting outside as the garden is so charming.

A MUST to try! We celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary tonight and we are so glad we chose this restaurant. The food and wine (Gavi Castellari) were fantastic. My wife had the Caesar salad and the FETTUCCINE GAMBERI AND ZUCCHINI (Excellent)! I had the minestrone and the LINGUINI ALLE VONGOLE (Excellent). There really are NO words to describe these two pasta dishes. For dessert we chose PANNA DELLA ZIA CON AMARETTI and AFFOGATO AL CAFFE. Luna has a very good atmosphere for a dining experience. The restaurant was full of customers and there was a nice buzz of conversation and music. The restaurant is nicely decorated. A huge shout out to our waiter, Alessio! He was very professional and personable. He explained in detail the differences with some of the dishes and helped to make our decisions much easier. He really added to our Luna experience. The rest of the staff was great, also.

I carefully picked Luna for a romantic dinner because of our anniversary. Our reservation was at seven. We were literally done eating at 7:25 and out by 7:45 ( only because I needed to use the restroom and it was full lol) We got : an appetizer , a salad, and two entrees: the entrees were the homemade pasta. - two glasses of wine. To say that we were rushed through dinner is an understatement- Backtrack to getting there- it is so cute and romantic walking down to the restaurant - very welcoming and appealing. Inside it is eclectic and warm. The music was really good - our server did amazing. We got the stuffed mushrooms and those could have been cooked longer and hotter. The Cesar salad with chicken was very good. The lasagna was nice and hot. My ravioli were not hot but warm. I def would recommend that the restaurant pay attention to the vibe of the clientele and their needs. Maybe stagger the courses for a more enjoyable relaxing dining experience and be sure that all the plates come out hot together. I would try it again but I’d be more vocal about the experience as I was there.

We were served by Jessica who was amazing at her job in making us feel comfortable and even at home. She gave us recommendations that she personally tried and everyone in my party enjoyed it. Josh was also amicable and ensured we enjoyed our dishes. Overall felt like a homey experience even when we walked in 30min before closing, and especially after we waited an hour at a different restaurant waiting for the food to come. Can’t wait to visit here again :-)

We celebrated our anniversary with dinner here….sat outside in a beautiful space with gorgeous flowers everywhere. Fantastic atmosphere! Our waitress was superb and was very knowledgeable to any of our questions. It was the best Italian food (and vino!) that we’ve had in a very long time. It was our first time at Luna’s , but it won’t be the last!