Cala Luna

4.7

260 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Flatbreads

Caprese$15.00
fresh mozzarella, oven roasted tomatoes, basil & balsamic
Porto Pino$16.00
pistachio pesto, caramelized onion, pear & mascarpone
Bianco$15.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle
Bono$18.00
pulled duck confit, dried cherries, dolce latte, baby arugula

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna Chop$18.00
truffled pecorino, sundried tomatoes, green beans, baby bibb, creamy white truffle dressing
Caesar$20.00
with organic chicken cutlet parmesan, house croutons, baby romaine, caesar dressing
Tunco Salad$20.00
spicy wild shrimp, avocado salsa, crispy tortilla strips, sweet corn-red pepper polenta, chopped baby lettuces
Chicken Bruschetta$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 Chicken$17.00
organic chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto mayo, ciabatta
Chipotle Chicken$17.00
cheddar, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo on toasted rye
Cubano$18.00
berkshire pulled pork, french ham, swiss, pickles & spicy dijon mustard on ciabatta
Italian Burger*$24.00
8oz beef patty, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions & sauteed mushrooms on garlic brioche bun

Assorted Plates

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

What 260 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Luna is a charming neighborhood gem in Mineola, offering "consistently good" food and "excellent service." The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and fresh, well-prepared dishes make it a favorite for locals. While some diners note noise levels can be high, the restaurant's warm ambiance and "wonderful" brunch options keep guests returning.

260 Reviews

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Peter VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cala Luna is a gem that people need to know about. Great food, great service, and a welcoming interior. The gnocchi and the cavatelli are amazing.
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Ann VIP
New York City131 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We always feel welcome when we go to Cala Luna. We go early so we have a choice of tables. Everyone who works there is pleasant and efficient. There is a bar with some nice cocktails. We ordered an appetizer to share and an entree each. They have a 3 course prix fixe available for $37. There are always specials and food is tasty and presented well. The only suggestion I have is the bread - it is too crispy.
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thomas
Alabama7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Branzino was delicious. My wife had a special of steak, lamb and sausage and she enjoyed it. Ambiance was ok and the service was very good. We will be back .
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Lesley
New York City103 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful cozy setting, super pretty bar. Attentive service by friendly waitstaff. Delicious food and large portions.
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Lorrie
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is always a pleasure to eat at Cala Luna! Food and Service is always good!!
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Lisanne
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a birthday brunch for a friend at Cala Luna. The inside is cute and quaint, it was a severely rainy day and walking felt very inviting. The service was great and so were the drinks. Unfortunately, my food wasn’t as good. My waffle was visibly burnt and hard. No one else complained so maybe just stay away from the waffle!
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Julio
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wondering whether to go to different places for brunch, decided to go to Cala Luna, and was not disappointed at all, food, servers and everything was amazing, will come back for sure, food was amazing.
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Laura VIP
London28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great, and the service is terrific. We felt very well cared for. This is a hidden gem.
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nicole VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff are very friendly and professional. Will definitely go back.
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Martha
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Luciano made our dining experience exceptional and the food was excellent too. Thank you.
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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 260 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

149 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-3979

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Cala Luna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Linguine

Gnocchi

Ravioli

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Seafood Salad$18.00

P.E.I. Mussel Pot$15.00

Melanzane Parmigiana$14.00

Artichoke Carpaccio$14.00

Homemade Empanadas$13.00

Nonna's Veal Meatballs$17.00

Charcuterie$20.00

Flatbreads

Caprese$15.00

Porto Pino$16.00

Bianco$15.00

Bono$18.00

Salad Bowls

Cala Luna Chop$18.00

Caesar$20.00

Tunco Salad$20.00

Chicken Bruschetta$20.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan Chicken$17.00

Chipotle Chicken$17.00

Cubano$18.00

Italian Burger*$24.00

Assorted Plates

Grilled Salmon$35.00

Sopa Di Pollo$25.00

Tuscan Steak*$36.00

Linguine$28.00

Fettuccine$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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