Cala Luna

Name: Cala Luna
Address: 149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY, United States, 11501-3979
Telephone: (516) 747-2545
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

243 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We focus on attentive service in a trattoria setting — we intend to give you the attention and precision that you deserve. We call it hospitality! Our guests are seen as neighbors and friends. Our goal — our Passion — our Focus — What keeps us up in the middle of the night — is to serve you with great appreciation — the best tasty, healthy, beautiful, comforting and satisfying Italian dishes that will send you home with a smile.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 747-2545
Website
https://calalunali.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979
Area
Mineola
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUSD 16.00
crispy semolina dusted baby calamari with lemon aioli & tomato dipping sauces
Seafood SaladUSD 18.00
shrimp, scallops, octopus & calamari, carrots, celery & red onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette
P.E.I. Mussel PotUSD 15.00
choice of broth: aromatic coconut yellow curry, spicy tomato & herb, champagne & citrus
Melanzane ParmigianaUSD 14.00
baked layers of breaded eggplant, house tomato sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella
Artichoke CarpaccioUSD 14.00
parmesan, lemon zest, parsley & toasted breadcrumbs
Homemade EmpanadasUSD 13.00
flavor of the day with sliced avocado
Nonna's Veal MeatballsUSD 17.00
fra diavlo sauce, pecorino, crostini
CharcuterieUSD 20.00
'board of the week' with featured sliced italian cold cuts, cheese, nuts & fruit

Flatbreads

CapreseUSD 15.00
fresh mozzarella, oven roasted tomatoes, basil & balsamic
Porto PinoUSD 16.00
pistachio pesto, caramelized onion, pear & mascarpone
BiancoUSD 15.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle
BonoUSD 18.00
pulled duck confit, dried cherries, dolce latte, baby arugula

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUSD 18.00
truffled pecorino, sundried tomatoes, green beans, baby bibb, creamy white truffle dressing
CaesarUSD 20.00
with organic chicken cutlet parmesan, house croutons, baby romaine, caesar dressing
Tunco SaladUSD 20.00
spicy wild shrimp, avocado salsa, crispy tortilla strips, sweet corn-red pepper polenta, chopped baby lettuces
Chicken BruschettaUSD 20.00
with organic chicken cutlet: crispy or grilled tomatoes, chopped spinach & broccoli rabe, red onion, arugula, garlic croutons & italian herb vinaigrette

Sandwiches

choice of side salad, hand cut steak fries or homemade potato chips

Tuscan ChickenUSD 17.00
organic chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto mayo, ciabatta
Chipotle ChickenUSD 17.00
cheddar, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo on toasted rye
CubanoUSD 18.00
berkshire pulled pork, french ham, swiss, pickles & spicy dijon mustard on ciabatta
Italian Burger*USD 24.00
8oz beef patty, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions & sauteed mushrooms on garlic brioche bun

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUSD 35.00
nino's famous caponata, mirto reduction, mashed potatoes
Sopa Di PolloUSD 25.00
pulled organic chicken, zucchini, tomato, potatoes, broth
Tuscan Steak*USD 36.00
sliced shell steak, salmoriglio, roasted potatoes, arugula
LinguineUSD 28.00
strand pasta, crabmeat, capers & oven roasted tomatoes
FettuccineUSD 26.00
nonna's veal meatballs, house tomato sauce, parmesan

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Luna in Mineola delights with its "always excellent" service and "outstanding" food, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Featuring a blend of Italian dishes with inventive twists, diners enjoy a cozy atmosphere likened to a Parisian café. With "friendly, professional" staff and a well-curated wine list, it's a hidden gem.

243 Reviews

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Geri
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful and so was everyone that works there We love it there!!!
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Wendy
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this Gem. The food is simply delicious. The service is outstanding and their drinks are strong! We go here a lot. They have a variety of items and we love it. If I remember I’ll take photos next time.
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carol
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From martini to napoleon, everything was well cooked, tasty and satisfying! Will return in the future. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, give it a try!
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Maryellen
Las Vegas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cala Luna never disappoints - you leave happy after an amazing meal served with cordial, efficient and friendly service. One of our favorites!!
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Mariano
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent dining experience. Cala Luna provides a truly superb experience of Italian cuisine with a greater variety and more authentic Italusn ingredients than other restaurants. All six of us said "We will definitely come back again!"
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michael
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New York City
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The steak was as good as any steakhouse. Thank you Luciano for the recommendation.
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Joel
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Still love the food. Service is always great
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Alex
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great crew! Food was excellent and service was spectacular
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Steven
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as always. Service was exceptional. I highly recommend anyone to try this place.
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Marlena
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Love this restaurant. Food and drinks are great.
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FAQs

Cala Luna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 747-2545.

Cala Luna is rated 4.7 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Mineola
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://calalunali.com/
Phone number
(516) 747-2545

Cala Luna

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Linguine

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Ravioli

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUSD 16.00

Seafood SaladUSD 18.00

P.E.I. Mussel PotUSD 15.00

Melanzane ParmigianaUSD 14.00

Artichoke CarpaccioUSD 14.00

Homemade EmpanadasUSD 13.00

Nonna's Veal MeatballsUSD 17.00

CharcuterieUSD 20.00

Flatbreads

CapreseUSD 15.00

Porto PinoUSD 16.00

BiancoUSD 15.00

BonoUSD 18.00

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna ChopUSD 18.00

CaesarUSD 20.00

Tunco SaladUSD 20.00

Chicken BruschettaUSD 20.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan ChickenUSD 17.00

Chipotle ChickenUSD 17.00

CubanoUSD 18.00

Italian Burger*USD 24.00

Assorted Plates

Grilled SalmonUSD 35.00

Sopa Di PolloUSD 25.00

Tuscan Steak*USD 36.00

LinguineUSD 28.00

FettuccineUSD 26.00

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Dining areas

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