It's Italia Menu

401 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant
(801 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Welcome to It's Italia, an enchanting Italian haven located in Half Moon Bay, California. This charming restaurant invites you to savor a menu brimming with authentic Italian flavors, all served in a beautifully designed atmosphere that transports you to the Mediterranean.

Begin your culinary journey with the Pan Seared Calamari Steak or the Seafood Risotto, which boasts tiger prawns and bay scallops enveloped in creamy goodness. Their house-rolled Gnocchi, dressed in luscious black truffle sauce, is a must-try that captures the essence of Italian comfort food.

Don't miss their signature cocktails like the Tuscan Touch or the eye-catching Red Light Negroni, each crafted to enhance your dining experience. With commendable service and a welcoming ambiance, It's Italia provides not just a meal, but a delightful escape into the heart of Italy.

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

    US$14.00
  • The Tuscan Touch

    Grey Goose La Poire vodka, fresh ginger, honey shrub, lime juice, cucumber

    US$13.00
  • The Red Light Negroni

    Bols Genever gin, Carpano Antica vermouth, Galliano red amaro, served in a light bulb

    US$13.00
  • The Countess

    Hibiscus infused Countess Walewska vodka, Giffard Passion Fruit liqueur, lime, grapefruit, soda spritz

    US$13.00
  • The Oaxacan Romance

    La Sombra mezcal, La Pinta Pomegranate tequila, guajillo, lime, diced serano, mint

    US$13.00
  • Sofia Loren

    Absolut vanilla vodka, Baileys, Kahlua, an espresso shot, and a couple of coffee beans!

    US$13.00
  • Lavender Lemon Drop

    Garden Apothecary lavender infused vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, triple sec, lavender sugar rim

    US$13.00
  • Da Vinci's Code

    Redwood Empire American Whiskey, Domain de Canton ginger, Fernet, honey shrub, splash of fresh lemon

    US$13.00
  • The Generous Spirit

    Cazadores Reposado Tequila, passion fruit, cilantro, lime, agave, chili rim

    US$13.00
  • Frida Kahlo

    Frida Kahlo tequila, triple sec, fresh-squeezed orange juice, blood orange puree, salt and sugar rim, on the rocks

    US$13.00

Antipasti

  • Giusti Farms Brussels Sprouts

    oven roasted with pears, pancetta, grana padano parmesan

    US$13.00
  • Crecenza Stuffed Foccacia Balls

    rolled in white truffle oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme

    US$9.00
  • Brick Oven Roasted Prawns

    cherry tomatoes, feta, calabrian peppers, lemon, oregano

    US$14.50
  • Char Grilled Octopus

    lemon, orange, oregano, olive oil, over shaved fennel salad, cilantro micro greens

    US$17.00
  • Roasted Tequila Clams and Mussels

    manila clams, P.E.I. mussels, cilantro, lime, splash of tequila, crunchy crostini garnish

    US$18.00
  • Tomato Basil Bruschetta

    grana padano parmesan, garlic, Basirico olive oil, toasted ciabatta

    US$10.00
  • Oven Roasted Mushrooms

    garlic and herb roasted shiitake, portabella, and button mushrooms, with arugula and feta

    US$15.50

Flatbreads

  • Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Basil

    pesto, mozzarella, capers

    US$16.00
  • Flower Market

    peaches, parma prosciutto, gorgonzola dolci, carmelized onions, Basirico extra virgin olive oil

    US$17.00
  • Funghi

    portabella, shiitake, and button mushrooms, white onion, alfredo, mozzarella, white truffle oil, thyme and oregano

    US$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

    US$14.50
  • Indian Summer Fig Salad

    shaved fennel, arugula, marinated feta, marcona almonds, balasmic vinaigrette, sea salt

    US$14.50
  • Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese

    baby greens, candied walnuts, cranberries, lemon raspberry vinaigrette

    US$12.00
  • Daddy's Slow Cooked Bacon Wedge

    iceburg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, bleu cheese dressing

    US$13.00
  • Caesar

    romaine hearts, creamy anchovy dressing, asiago and manchego cheese, parmesan crisps, fresh garden herbs

  • Field to Table Minestrone

    original 20 year old favorite recipe

    US$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

    US$48.00
  • 8 oz. Gorgonzola Filet Mignon

    gorgonzola dolcelatte, manchego potatoes, haricorts verts

    US$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

    US$22.00

Slow Roast

  • Slow Roasted Short Ribs

    braised and simmered with tomatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, and herbs, imported Bramata polenta

    US$36.00
  • Mary's Free Range Chicken

    oven roasted with garlic, oregano, lemon, fingerling potatoes, arugula, red onion, portabella mushroom

    US$27.00

Sea

  • Pan Seared Calamari Steak

    panko, garlic and lemon butter, roasted artichoke hearts, fennel, fingerling potatoes

    US$27.00
  • Grilled Salmon Filet

    garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed bitter greens lemon caper cream sauce

    US$29.00
  • Seafood Risotto

    tiger prawns, bay scallops, manila clams, garlic, shallots, roasted tomatoes, cream

    US$26.00
  • Tiger Prawns with Linguine in Rossini

    roasted tomatoes, herbs, cream, smokey guajillo pepper

    US$23.00

Fresh Pasta And Risotto

  • Truffle Bucatini with Porcini Mushrooms

    tartufatta, garlic, cream, moliterna truffle pecorino

    US$24.00
  • Baked Penne alla Vodka

    pork and beef tomato ragu, splash of vodka, basil, garlic, mozzarella, asiago and grana padano parmesan

    US$24.00
  • Artichoke Ravioli

    Iacopi Farms italian butter beans, artichoke hearts, brown sage butter, wild arugula, shaved grana padano parmesan

    US$21.00
  • Chicken Marsala

    button mushrooms, spinach, marsala wine, garlic, Daylight Farms fresh herbs, asiago, garlic mashed potatoes

    US$24.00
  • Wild Mushroom Chicken Pasta

    linguine, pan seared chicken, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, spinach, basil & garlic

    US$23.00
  • Lasagna

    layers of pasta, tomato meat ragu, mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella

    US$24.00
  • Field Mushroom Risotto

    sage butter, seasonal field mushrooms, shaved grana padano parmesan, white truffle oil

    US$22.00
  • Spaghetti Meatball Bolognese

    pork, beef, and Italian sausage meatball, tomato meat ragu, grana padano parmesan

    US$24.00
  • House Basil Pesto Pasta

    fettuccine, basil, pine nuts, shaved grana padano parmesan

    US$19.00
  • Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta

    garlic, grana padano parmesan, cream

    US$19.00

House Rolled Gnocchi

  • Tartufatta

    black truffle sauce, brown butter, cream, grana padano parmesan, micro greens, white truffle oil

    US$24.00
  • Basil Pesto

    basil pine nuts, cream, parmesan

    US$21.00
  • Rossini

    roasted tomatoes, cream

    US$21.00