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Cetrella

845 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-4090
Fax: (650) 726-4291
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Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Spruce Street
Hours:
Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 10:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Monday by appointment only

Message from Cetrella

Cetrella

Elegant and Newly Remodeled Dining Experience

  • Award Winning Wine Collection
  • Private Dining & Banquets
  • Live Jazz Friday and Saturday

Join us Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday May 11, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

3 Courses

$50 per person (excludes tax and gratuity)

$12 Children under 12.

Cetrella is located in Half Moon Bay and has been newly remodeled for a wonderful elegant dining experience. We feature fresh Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the coastal villages of France, Italy and North Africa. At Cetrella, you can enjoy the casual elegance of this Half Moon Bay restaurant's dining room or lighter fare and live jazz in bar. Executive Chef Robert Holt leads the acclaimed state of the art exhibition kitchen. Holt brings an inspired set of ingrediants and dishes to Cetrella using local artisanal farmers, ranchers and fishermen.

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Editorial Review for Cetrella – by Laura Reiley

The Scene
This vast, warehouse-sized space was used for processing and shipping artichokes and Brussels sprouts, but all that really remains of the original structure (besides the veggies on the menu) are the rustic wood trusses and some industrial-looking ventilators on the roof. The rest is natural stone, rich wood and warm colors, plus a big fireplace and a luscious exhibition kitchen.

The Food
With more than 16 years of culinary experience from the East Coast to the West, Robert Holt serves as Executive Chef where he prides himself in using local seasonal ingredients in his Mediterranean-influenced, daily-changing menu. From artichoke and chanterelle fritto misto and Catalonian shellfish "zarzuela" to a hearth-braised vegetable stew with chickpea socca, it's all good. Pay special attention to the whole fish of the day--order it with a buddy, along with sides of crispy Brussels sprouts and perfect fries.

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The Extras

Private dining rooms are available for parties from 20 to 120 and Live jazz offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 11:30pm.

User Reviews for Cetrella

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/14/2008 Posted by cityscape09

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the menu, great variety of flavors in the dishes we had....My husband had the duck (delicious) and I had the skate. We were happy to try something new! They obviously have many influences in their cuisine. Our server was very attentive and was great with guiding us through the menu. We had a great time, and will definitely be back again. A new chef, and a new look! Great!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/10/2008 Posted by apple415

I had a Sunday brunch at the restaurant with my husband. The atmosphere was very nice. Most of the customers were elder. It was a bit more expensive (Branch menu price was between $12 and $17) than what I wanted it, so maybe that explained why…. If you are looking for a nice quiet brunch, I recommend Cetrella Bistro. I would like to take my mom next time. :)

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Editor's Review

Half Moon Bay restaurant caters to romantic couples with lavish Californian-Mediterranean cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Private dining rooms are available for parties from 20 to 120 and Live jazz offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 11:30pm.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sun 10:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
  • Monday by appointment only

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Romantic Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Group Dining
  • Brunch

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