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12/28 8:50PM Food is not fresh or handmade. Tastes like it all came out of a can and was premade. Terrible service, waited over 30 mins to be told “the internet is down so your order never went in”. No apology or discount. The server was more focused on wrapping silverware than us, her guests. The interior is worn-out and grubby. Wines came from Food Lion next door. Prices are high for same quality you can get in the frozen section in your grocery store. I’ll NEVER be back.
… moreChris Hanes
Generous portion sizes of tasty Italian food – try the lasagna for sure!
Our group of 5 stopped in here for dinner on a busy Friday night in May 2025. There was a short, 10-15 minute wait as it was a peak time. Our server gave us a brief rundown of the menu and was friendly and helpful throughout.
They have salad and garlic knots for the table to share as part of an entree purchase.
My lasagna was terrific and the rest of our group enjoyed their meals as well.
… moreStellanera Ramos
Best Italian restaurant I’ve eaten at in a very long time. The restaurant was small yet private and exceeded my expectations. We had the house salad with our meal, and boy, was it the best – fresh lettuce and all the fixings for an Italian salad. The pasta with vodka sauce is a real treat, and I don’t believe there’s actual vodka in the sauce, but it’s delicious. Lastly, they make their own bread rolls, and they are fantastic. I’ll be back for sure in January!
… moreDavid Kaplan
La Mezzaluna has a good menu with flavorful meals that are well balanced. They provide a robust flavor without overly relying on any one ingredient. The eggplant rollatine was excellent as were the ravioli. My oldest kid had chicken Alfredo which was the best tasting Alfredo I have had in a few years.
… moreKevin Cancellieri
Unfortunately, the manager/owner wouldn’t turn the heat up higher than 65 deg., so the dining experience was a bit chilly. When we asked our server if they had turned the heat up, she said “No”, it won’t be happening. And, it took 15 minutes to get a cup of coffee after our meal. The waitress never came by to advise of the delay and we had to keep on asking other servers for an update.
… moreChris Roszko
There’s a restaurant in Charles Town that everyone needs to experience.
Over the weekend, we had plans to stroll through Shepherdstown for Erin’s 39th birthday, but when the weather decided not to cooperate, a group of us switched it up and tried out a new spot in Charles Town. It only took one visit by our group and we’re hooked.
La Mezzaluna Cafe is a hidden gem that would’ve made both my Italian AND Polish grandmothers proud! Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Tony and I went with the Veal Parmesan, Erin enjoyed the Manicotti, and Natalia tried the Shrimp FraDiavolo—not a single dish was less than a 10/10.
And because it was a birthday, of course we didn’t skip dessert! We ordered a little bit of everything, and just like our meals, dessert was perfect.
Next time you are in Charles Town, go here for dinner. It’ll probably be packed but still, you’re going to get top-notch service and enjoy some of the best food a dining out experience can offer.
– Chris
… moreChristian Farwig
The cafe is at a strip mall and from outside, it looks entirely unremarkable. Still, we went and gave it a try. A smart decision: The kitchen is excellent, the wine is decently priced and the service good. We enjoyed our evening and returned two days later for an encore. Absolutely recommended
… moreHayley Rees
The food does not taste like it should be $20+. The pasta tastes like it came out of a box, and the sauce came out of a jar. The waiter was very nice though.
… moreSean Kenney
There were 10 people in our party. Server wasn’t happy to be working Saturday night, she wasnt frindly. We were given 2 bowls of salad to share with 10 people. UNACCEPTABLE !!! Entrees were good, and the garlic knots were good. Will not be back anytime soon.
… moreKirianna K
The cafe looks unassuming – but when you go in, it is a very nice place with a good atmosphere. We enjoyed our food very much. The staff was friendly and helpful. Very nice experience.
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