Inventive pizzas, a full bar & a Tuscan-style courtyard add to a vibrant scene at this Italian spot.
It’s Italia opened in 1997 as a San Francisco style trattoria and pizzeria serving gourmet pizzas, house pastas, and creative salads, always with a California Italian flavor.Thirteen years later, having moved into the beautiful Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street Half Moon Bay, our menu has expanded to include seafood and meat selections from our rotisserie and mesquite grill, artful pastas and award winning pizza, creative salads and antipasti, and an array of house desserts. A Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. Our full bar and locally famous bartenders create a lively social ambience nightly.
4.5 – 626 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Courtyard Dining Dinner Menu: 4pm – Close, Daily | |
| Cocktails | |
| The Ozark Billy Goat Angel’s Envy bourbon, Woodenville Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, pecan bitters, St. George Absinthe spray, orange marmelade, bourbon oak smoke |
$14.00 |
| The Tuscan Touch Grey Goose La Poire vodka, fresh ginger, honey shrub, lime juice, cucumber |
$13.00 |
| The Red Light Negroni Bols Genever gin, Carpano Antica vermouth, Galliano red amaro, served in a light bulb |
$13.00 |
| The Countess Hibiscus infused Countess Walewska vodka, Giffard Passion Fruit liqueur, lime, grapefruit, soda spritz |
$13.00 |
| The Oaxacan Romance La Sombra mezcal, La Pinta Pomegranate tequila, guajillo, lime, diced serano, mint |
$13.00 |
| Sofia Loren Absolut vanilla vodka, Baileys, Kahlua, an espresso shot, and a couple of coffee beans! |
$13.00 |
| Lavender Lemon Drop Garden Apothecary lavender infused vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, triple sec, lavender sugar rim |
$13.00 |
| Da Vinci’s Code Redwood Empire American Whiskey, Domain de Canton ginger, Fernet, honey shrub, splash of fresh lemon |
$13.00 |
| The Generous Spirit Cazadores Reposado Tequila, passion fruit, cilantro, lime, agave, chili rim |
$13.00 |
| Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo tequila, triple sec, fresh-squeezed orange juice, blood orange puree, salt and sugar rim, on the rocks |
$13.00 |
| Antipasti | |
| Giusti Farms Brussels Sprouts oven roasted with pears, pancetta, grana padano parmesan |
$13.00 |
| Crecenza Stuffed Foccacia Balls rolled in white truffle oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme |
$9.00 |
| Brick Oven Roasted Prawns cherry tomatoes, feta, calabrian peppers, lemon, oregano |
$14.50 |
| Char Grilled Octopus lemon, orange, oregano, olive oil, over shaved fennel salad, cilantro micro greens |
$17.00 |
| Roasted Tequila Clams and Mussels manila clams, P.E.I. mussels, cilantro, lime, splash of tequila, crunchy crostini garnish |
$18.00 |
| Tomato Basil Bruschetta grana padano parmesan, garlic, Basirico olive oil, toasted ciabatta |
$10.00 |
| Oven Roasted Mushrooms garlic and herb roasted shiitake, portabella, and button mushrooms, with arugula and feta |
$15.50 |
| Flatbreads | |
| Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Basil pesto, mozzarella, capers |
$16.00 |
| Flower Market peaches, parma prosciutto, gorgonzola dolci, carmelized onions, Basirico extra virgin olive oil |
$17.00 |
| Funghi portabella, shiitake, and button mushrooms, white onion, alfredo, mozzarella, white truffle oil, thyme and oregano |
$17.00 |
| Insalate E Zuppe | |
| Roasted Heirloom Beets citrus marinated beets, english peas, pickled shallots, watercress, mint, toasted pistachios, garden herbs, raspberry lemon dressing, bed of toasted cashew crema |
$14.50 |
| Indian Summer Fig Salad shaved fennel, arugula, marinated feta, marcona almonds, balasmic vinaigrette, sea salt |
$14.50 |
| Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese baby greens, candied walnuts, cranberries, lemon raspberry vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Daddy’s Slow Cooked Bacon Wedge iceburg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, bleu cheese dressing |
$13.00 |
| Caesar romaine hearts, creamy anchovy dressing, asiago and manchego cheese, parmesan crisps, fresh garden herbs |
$13.00 |
| Field to Table Minestrone original 20 year old favorite recipe |
$9.00 |
| Char Grill | |
| Cowboy Cut Bone-In Rib Eye Steak 16 oz. dry-aged 100% black angus choice cut, sautéed portabella mushrooms & onions, swiss chard, roasted fingerling potatoes |
$48.00 |
| 8 oz. Gorgonzola Filet Mignon gorgonzola dolcelatte, manchego potatoes, haricorts verts |
$42.00 |
| It’s Italia’s Pomponio Ranch Burger 100% all natural pasture raised black angus ground beef, char grilled, with caramelized onion, daddy’s bacon, white cheddar, truffle aioli, lettuce, tomato, on brioche, with red creamer potatoes and baby greens |
$22.00 |
| Slow Roast | |
| Slow Roasted Short Ribs braised and simmered with tomatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, and herbs, imported Bramata polenta |
$36.00 |
| Mary’s Free Range Chicken oven roasted with garlic, oregano, lemon, fingerling potatoes, arugula, red onion, portabella mushroom |
$27.00 |
| Sea | |
| Pan Seared Calamari Steak panko, garlic and lemon butter, roasted artichoke hearts, fennel, fingerling potatoes |
$27.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Filet garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed bitter greens lemon caper cream sauce |
$29.00 |
| Seafood Risotto tiger prawns, bay scallops, manila clams, garlic, shallots, roasted tomatoes, cream |
$26.00 |
| Tiger Prawns with Linguine in Rossini roasted tomatoes, herbs, cream, smokey guajillo pepper |
$23.00 |
| Fresh Pasta And Risotto | |
| Truffle Bucatini with Porcini Mushrooms tartufatta, garlic, cream, moliterna truffle pecorino |
$24.00 |
| Baked Penne alla Vodka pork and beef tomato ragu, splash of vodka, basil, garlic, mozzarella, asiago and grana padano parmesan |
$24.00 |
| Artichoke Ravioli Iacopi Farms italian butter beans, artichoke hearts, brown sage butter, wild arugula, shaved grana padano parmesan |
$21.00 |
| Chicken Marsala button mushrooms, spinach, marsala wine, garlic, Daylight Farms fresh herbs, asiago, garlic mashed potatoes |
$24.00 |
| Wild Mushroom Chicken Pasta linguine, pan seared chicken, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, spinach, basil & garlic |
$23.00 |
| Lasagna layers of pasta, tomato meat ragu, mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella |
$24.00 |
| Field Mushroom Risotto sage butter, seasonal field mushrooms, shaved grana padano parmesan, white truffle oil |
$22.00 |
| Spaghetti Meatball Bolognese pork, beef, and Italian sausage meatball, tomato meat ragu, grana padano parmesan |
$24.00 |
| House Basil Pesto Pasta fettuccine, basil, pine nuts, shaved grana padano parmesan |
$19.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta garlic, grana padano parmesan, cream |
$19.00 |
| House Rolled Gnocchi | |
| Tartufatta black truffle sauce, brown butter, cream, grana padano parmesan, micro greens, white truffle oil |
$24.00 |
| Basil Pesto basil pine nuts, cream, parmesan |
$21.00 |
| Rossini roasted tomatoes, cream |
$21.00 |
| Sunday Brunch Menu | |
| All Things Bright And Beautiful | |
| Traditional Mimosa! fresh squeezed orange juice and JP Chenet Brut |
$11.00 |
| Pinky rotari brut rose, pink lemonade, chambord, served tall |
$12.00 |
| It’s Italia Bellini Pureed Fruits and JP Chenet Bubbly |
$11.00 |
| A Walk On The Beach | |
| Sofia Loren baileys, 360 degree vanilla vodka, kahlua, espresso, and a coffee bean or 2, in a martini glass |
$13.00 |
| Dos Flores siete leguas silver tequila, pomegranate liqueur, fresh squeezed orange, lime, egg white, saba drop |
$13.00 |
| Bloody Mary Katherine benham’s vodka, tomato juice, house spices, worcestershire, sriracha, cherry tomato, celery, olive, garlic clove |
$13.00 |
| Traditional Ramos Gin Fizz straight out of the book – harvard avenue gin, lime juice, cream, superfine sugar, egg white, dash of orange flower water |
$13.00 |
| Something Fun To Pair | |
| A Bottle of Organic Lambruzco Sparkling Rosato, “CA del Vento” Venturini Baldini, Modena, N/V Pairing with: Burrata and local half moon bay Honey (hazelnuts, on toasted crostini) $13 |
$40.00 |
| Morning Basket | |
| Morning Baked Scones (please ask for the daily offering) with house lemon curd |
$11.00 |
| Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Flatbread pesto, fresh basil, aged balsamic, Baisirico olive oil, sea salt |
$18.00 |
| Creme Brulee French Toast with fresh berries and chantilly cream |
$16.00 |
| House Savory Focaccia fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, grana padano parmesan |
$6.00 |
| Savory Breakfast Pizza crispy pancetta, thin sliced new potatoes, caramelized onions, crecenza, cracked farm egg, arugula |
$16.00 |
| Fieldtrip | |
| Weekend Caesar Salad romaine hearts, white anchovies, asiago cheese, manchego cheese, parmesan crisps, fresh pea shoots |
$13.00 |
| Summer Farro Salad rainbow beets, corn, peas, arrugula, feta, herb vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Indian Summer Fig Salad shaved fennel, arugula, marinated feta, marcona almonds, balasmic vinaigrette, sea salt |
$14.50 |
| Farm And Sea | |
| Poached Eggs on Polenta Cakes prosciutto, baby spinach, tomato, meyer lemon hollandaise |
$18.00 |
| Steak and Eggs grilled new york, herb roasted heirloom potatoes and peppers, farm eggs, chimichurri |
$24.00 |
| Creekstone Farms Brunch Burger 100% dry aged all natural black angus beef, english cheddar, fried egg, daddy’s bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, house brioche bun |
$22.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta farm eggs, cream, pancetta, garlic, grana padano parmesan |
$18.00 |
| Salmon Nicoise Salad grilled salmon filet, oven roasted fingerling potatoes, green beans, hard boiled farm egg, little gems lettuce, castelvetrano and fig-infused nicoise olives, lemon oregano vinaigrette |
$21.00 |
| Herbed Ricotta Omelette topped with fresh tomato and avocado, red creamer potatoes and peppers |
$17.00 |
| Short Rib Street Tacos hand-made masa tortillas, salsa, avocado, micro cilantro, radish, sour cream, cotija |
$18.00 |
| Sides | |
| Smoked Corn Salad cilantro, red onion, cotija |
$10.00 |
| Daddy’s Slow Cooked Brown Sugar Smoked Applewood Bacon | $8.00 |
| Breakfast Potatoes vegetarian |
$7.00 |
| Bevande | |
| Sole Water, Still or Sparkling | $8.00 |
| Italian Sodas raspberry, vanilla, pomegranate, strawberry, watermelon, lavender |
$4.25 |
| Lavender Lemonade | $5.00 |
| Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer | $4.00 |
| Apple Juice and Orange Juice | $4.00 |
| Milk | $4.00 |
| House Coffee | $4.00 |
| Espresso | $4.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | $6.00 |
| Teas | |
| Mint Verbena caffeine free, mint with lemon verbena |
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| Chamomile caffeine free, egyptian chamomile flowers |
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| Earl Grey Supreme black tea, white tea, bergamot oil |
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| Japanese Sencha green tea, handpicked in spring |
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| Organic English Breakfast organic chinese black tea from keemun |
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| Paris parisian black tea, currant, vanilla, caramel, lemoney bergamot |
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| Hot Cinnamon Spice black tea, 3 types of cinnamon, orange peel, sweet cloves |
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| Dragon Pearl Jasmine hand rolled tea “pearls”, jasmine flowers |
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| White Vanilla Grapefruit white tea blend, vanilla, grapefruit |
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| For Little Ones | |
| Mini Cheddar Mac and Cheese | $10.00 |
| Farm Egg and Bacon fingerling potatoes, and cinnamon toast |
$11.00 |
| Small Cheese Pizza | $11.95 |
| Beer And Wine | |
| Beer and Wine please refer to our wine menu for a complete list of all our beer and wine selections |
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| Take Out | |
| Cocktails To Go! | |
| Red Light Negroni Bombay gin, Carpano Antica vermouth, Campari |
$13.00 |
| Lavender Lemon Drop Garden Apothecary lavender infused vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, triple sec, lavender sugar rim |
$13.00 |
| Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo tequila, triple sec, fresh-squeezed orange juice, blood orange puree, salt and sugar rim, on the rocks |
$13.00 |
| Wine By The Bottle White Wines | |
| Rose, “Notorius Pink”, Provence France, 18 | $21.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Domini Veneti, Veneto, 17 | $20.00 |
| Chardonnay, Bishop’S Peak Tally Vineyard, San Luis Obisbo, Carneros, 17 | $34.00 |
| Wine By The Bottle Red Wines | |
| Sangiovese, Vino Nobile De Montepulciano, Fattoria Del Cerro Toscana 15 | $26.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, End Post, Adelaide Vinayards, Paso Robles | $36.00 |
| Pinot Noir, “Pinot Envy”, Willamette Valley ,16 | $32.00 |
| Wine By The Bottle Sparkling | |
| Jp Chenet, Brut, Blanc De Blanc, Languedoc,N/V | $22.00 |
| Beer, Cider, Non Alcoholic Big Bottles | |
| La Fin Du Monde Belgium style Triple Ale 9% abv, 750 ml |
$16.00 |
| Gulden Draak Belgium Dark Strong Ale, 10.5 abv, 750 ml |
$18.00 |
| Small Bottles | |
| Wyder Pear Cider | $4.00 |
| Sole 750Ml, Sole Bottled Water Still or Sparkling |
$7.00 |
| Martinelli’S Apple Juice | $4.00 |
| Antipasti | |
| Giusti Farms Brussels Sprouts oven roasted with pears, pancetta, grana padano parmesan |
$13.00 |
| Crecenza Stuffed Foccacia Balls rolled in white truffle oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme |
$9.00 |
| Brick Oven Roasted Prawns cherry tomatoes, feta, calabrian peppers, lemon, oregano |
$14.50 |
| Char Grilled Octopus lemon, orange, oregano, olive oil, over shaved fennel salad, cilantro micro greens |
$17.00 |
| Roasted Tequila Clams And Mussels manila clams, P.E.I. mussels, cilantro, lime, splash of tequila, crunchy crostini garnish |
$18.00 |
| Tomato Basil Bruschetta grana padano parmesan, garlic, Basirico olive oil, toasted ciabatta |
$10.00 |
| Oven Roasted Mushrooms garlic and herb roasted shiitake, portabella, and button mushrooms, with arugula and feta |
$15.50 |
| Insalate E Zuppe | |
| Roasted Heirloom Beets citrus marinated beets, english peas, pickled shallots, watercress, mint, toasted pistachios, garden herbs, raspberry lemon dressing, bed of toasted cashew crema |
$14.50 |
| Indian Summer Fig Salad shaved fennel, arugula, marinated feta, marcona almonds, balasmic vinaigrette, sea salt |
$14.50 |
| Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese baby greens, candied walnuts, cranberries, lemon raspberry vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Daddy’S Slow Cooked Bacon Wedge iceburg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, bleu cheese dressing |
$13.00 |
| Caesar romaine hearts, creamy anchovy dressing, asiago and manchego cheese, parmesan crisps, fresh garden herbs |
$13.00 |
| Field To Table Minestrone original 20 year old favorite recipe |
$9.00 |
| Char Grill | |
| Cowboy Cut Bone-In Rib Eye Steak 16 oz. dry-aged 100% black angus choice cut, sautéed portabella mushrooms & onions, swiss chard, roasted fingerling potatoes |
$48.00 |
| 8 Oz. Gorgonzola Filet Mignon gorgonzola dolcelatte, manchego potatoes, haricorts verts |
$42.00 |
| It’S Italia’S Pomponio Ranch Burger 100% all natural pasture raised black angus ground beef, char grilled, with caramelized onion, daddy’s bacon, white cheddar, truffle aioli, lettuce, tomato, on brioche, with red creamer potatoes and baby greens |
$22.00 |
| Slow Roast | |
| Slow Roasted Short Ribs braised and simmered with tomatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, and herbs, imported Bramata polenta |
$36.00 |
| Mary’S Free Range Chicken oven roasted with garlic, oregano, lemon, fingerling potatoes, arugula, red onion, portabella mushroom |
$27.00 |
| Sea | |
| Pan Seared Calamari Steak panko, garlic and lemon butter, roasted artichoke hearts, fennel, fingerling potatoes |
$27.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Filet garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed bitter greens lemon caper cream sauce |
$29.00 |
| Seafood Risotto tiger prawns, bay scallops, manila clams, garlic, shallots, roasted tomatoes, cream |
$26.00 |
| Tiger Prawns With Linguine In Rossini roasted tomatoes, herbs, cream, smokey guajillo pepper |
$23.00 |
| Fresh Pasta And Risotto | |
| Truffle Bucatini With Porcini Mushrooms tartufatta, garlic, cream, moliterna truffle pecorino |
$24.00 |
| Baked Penne Alla Vodka pork and beef tomato ragu, splash of vodka, basil, garlic, mozzarella, asiago and grana padano parmesan |
$24.00 |
| Artichoke Ravioli Iacopi Farms italian butter beans, artichoke hearts, brown sage butter, wild arugula, shaved grana padano parmesan |
$21.00 |
| Chicken Marsala button mushrooms, spinach, marsala wine, garlic, Daylight Farms fresh herbs, asiago, garlic mashed potatoes |
$24.00 |
| Wild Mushroom Chicken Pasta linguine, pan seared chicken, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, spinach, basil & garlic |
$23.00 |
| Lasagna layers of pasta, tomato meat ragu, mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella |
$24.00 |
| Field Mushroom Risotto sage butter, seasonal field mushrooms, shaved grana padano parmesan, white truffle oil |
$22.00 |
| Spaghetti Meatball Bolognese pork, beef, and Italian sausage meatball, tomato meat ragu, grana padano parmesan |
$24.00 |
| House Basil Pesto Pasta fettuccine, basil, pine nuts, shaved grana padano parmesan |
$19.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara With Pancetta garlic, grana padano parmesan, cream |
$19.00 |
| House Rolled Gnocchi | |
| Tartufatta black truffle sauce, brown butter, cream, grana padano parmesan, micro greens, white truffle oil |
$24.00 |
| Basil Pesto basil pine nuts,cream, parmesan |
$21.00 |
| Rossini roasted tomatoes, cream |
$21.00 |
| Pizza–House Specialities | |
| Full Moon cheese pizza |
$14.95 |
| Margarita Moon tomatoes, chopped garlic, fresh leaf basil |
$18.50 |
| Half Moon Bay artichoke hearts, caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, Italian sausage |
$20.50 |
| The Links basil pesto, onions, spinach, feta |
$19.50 |
| Hatchwoods roasted portobella mushrooms, pancetta, garlic, asiago |
$19.95 |
| Mavericks canadian bacon, pineapple |
$16.95 |
| Montara Mountain salami, pepperoni, sausage, pancetta, button mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers,black olives and feta |
$25.95 |
| San Benito Fields onions, green bell peppers, crimini mushrooms,black olives, sliced tomatoes, artichoke hearts |
$20.50 |
| Flower Market pears in winter ~ or peaches in the summertime, parma prosciutto, gorgonzola dolci, caramelized onions, extra virgin olive oil |
$20.50 |
| Tunitas Creek Pizza barbecue chicken, smoked gouda, mozzarella, red & green onions, Hoisin sauce, cilantro |
$20.50 |
| Create Your Own Pizza | |
| Create Your Own Pizza | $13.95 |
| Toppings: Meats, Cheeses & Fancy Vegtables canadian bacon • pancetta • italian sausage • mild italian sausage • hot • salami • pepperoni • anchovies • kalamata olives • artichoke hearts • shiitake mushrooms • portobella mushrooms • caramelized onions • roasted garlic • roasted tomatoes • p… |
$2.95 |
| Toppings: Basic Fresh Vegtables & Fruit crimini mushrooms • garlic • spinach • chipotle peppers • green bell peppers • red bell peppers • onions • pineapple • guajillo peppers • sliced tomatoes • basil • jalapenos |
$2.25 |
| Grilled Chicken | $4.50 |
| Sundried Tomatoes | $4.95 |
| Prosciutto | $5.95 |
| Dolci | |
| Maile’S Morning Baked Pie daily fruit (please ask your server), butter crust,crumb topping, vanilla ice cream |
$13.00 |
| Raspberry Italia berries and amarena cherries in brandy and chambord, served over vanilla gelato, aged cherry balsamic drizzle |
$10.50 |
| Tiramisu a traditional delight… fluffy ladyfingers, espresso, creamy mascarpone |
$9.50 |
| Key Lime Pie fresh squeezed lime juice, whipped cream and mascarpone, cookie dough crust |
$10.00 |
| Affogato vanilla ice cream, espresso, chocolate drizzle, toasted hazelnuts |
$10.00 |
| Take Out Large Format | |
| Large Format | |
| Spaghetti Meatball Bolognese pork, beef, and italian sausage meatball, tomato meat ragu, grana padano parmesan |
$115.00 |
| Lasagna layers of pasta, tomato meat ragu, mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella* One day call ahead please |
$125.00 |
| House Basil Pesto fettuccine, basil, pine nuts, shaved grana Padano parmesan |
$105.00 |
| Field Mushroom Risotto sage butter, seasonal field mushrooms, shaved grana padano parmesan, white truffle oil |
$115.00 |
| Chicken Marsala button mushrooms, spinach, marsala wine, garlic, Daylight Farms fresh herbs, asiago, garlic mashed potatoes |
$130.00 |
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Contact It’s Italia
Address: 401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-4444
Website: https://www.itsitaliarestaurant.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 4–8PM |
| Thursday | 4–8PM |
| Friday | 4–8PM |
| Saturday | 4–8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–2PM, 4–8PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8PM |
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