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Cetrella Bistro and Cafe

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#8 of 28 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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Reviews of Cetrella Bistro and Cafe

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2 of 5 stars
San Jose, CA
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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2 of 5 stars
east bay
Aug 14, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

This place has gone down hill since owner and chef change. Nothing like before. Surly manager, no energy to the place. The dining room is frequently empty. To bad... more

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Jun 9, 2007

My husband and I dined at Cetrella during our vacation to Northern California. Cetrella is truly the only upscale restaurant in Half Moon Bay. We enjoyed what was, quite possibly, one of the best overall dining experiences of our lives. The restaurant is beautifully and tastefully decorated in warm hues. There is a large fireplace in the center of the... more

Mar 22, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I are used to good food and don't mind spending a lot on a good meal.The one we had at Cetrella recently was expensive and definitely below what we expected. We each had one dish-lamb shanks which were dry and lacked flavor plus a mediocre glass of wine. The bill came to $82 plus tip. Actually, the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Cambridge, MA
Aug 7, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I just had a lovely dinner at Cetrella. The only sour moment was when we first received the menu; we were disappointed to see that there was no vegetarian entree, though we'd been told on the phone that there would be. However, there were so many appetizer choices that this didn't matter in the end. We ordered... more

Jul 6, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

This restaurant was highly recommended. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a wine country ambience. The appetizers were fine but the entrees were not. I sent my overly peppered fish back to the kitchen. It was replaced with a fish with an uncooked center(This was a white fish, not a sushi type fish). My replacement was a delicious chicken... more

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3 of 5 stars
South Padre Island, Texas
Jun 13, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Nice restaurant. Pretty on the inside. We were sat where there is a long bench and chairs across so you are practically sitting with the people on each side of you. Can hear all the conversations around you. To me this does not make for a relaxing dinner. My fault for not asking if we could have one of the... 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.