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Cetrella Bistro and Cafe


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#13 of 30 restaurants in Half Moon Bay
  • Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$80
  • Neighborhood: Peninsula
  • Address: 845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
  • Phone:  (650) 726-4090
  • Fax:  (650) 726-4291
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4 of 5 stars
DesertBrit 15 contributions
Bermuda Dunes, CA
May 6, 2009

Cetrella's had reopened the day before our reservation. Building is beautiful & restaurant is quite large. Our server was witty, smart & delightful. Wines by the glass were excellent. Food was solid but not spectacularly prepared; not as deft a touch as we experienced at Cafe Gibraltar the previous evening. Perhaps a little on the rich side for my taste,... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 3, 2009

Cetrella's just had their grand reopening under the new chef. The place is still quite beautiful and so is the food. Because of the reopening, the place was packed and quite electric. There was a great jazz band playing all night that got the guests dancing at the end of the night. We had a lamb chop that was prepared... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 5, 2009

closed for a reason the managment whas the worst ever. more

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4 of 5 stars
Rosquete 109 contributions
Bay Area
Oct 9, 2008

Prix fixe dinner menus are an excellent value. We had a four course meal for $45: pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli, petrale sole with pumpkin puree, and pecan pumpkin cake. Some of the wines by the glass are good; some are not. The service was friendly and attentive. The timing between courses seemed long and are coffee drinks were served warm,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Blondie2HalfMoonBay 1 contribution
Half Moon Bay
Oct 5, 2008

We just had dinner at Cetrella's, all three of us had different things, duck, rabbit and halibut, the duck was dry and the pasta was over done and dry, the rabbit was questionable and the service was horrible. We paid over $150.00 for a meal I would barely rate a two. We live here in Half Moon Bay and will... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 11, 2008

Comfortable atmosphere, knowledgeable wait staff. Well prepared food, and an extensive wine list. Try the stuffed squash blossoms appetizer and any of their fish dishes. more

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2 of 5 stars
ronca 23 contributions
Boulder Creek, California
Jun 4, 2008

I'd had this place on my list of 'places to try' for a few months, and finally got the chance at a family brunch last weekend. Initial impressions unfortunately weren't good - we waited at the reception area for a few minutes (seemingly ignored) before being seated. As for the meal itself, it was well presented yet underwhelming. Half of... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 15, 2008

had an outstanding mother's day brunch here although they sat us in the bar with the regular menu prices! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 5, 2008

Very good but over priced and limited or no veggie dishes. ("Oh, well the chef can make you a plate of pasta for $40") more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2007

Great for Sunday brunch followed by a dog romp on the beach! more

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Cetrella Bistro and Cafe Address

845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Tel: (650) 726-4090 Fax: (650) 726-4291
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.