Cetrella
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-4090
Fax: (650) 726-4291
- 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
Elegant and Newly Remodeled Dining Experience
- Award Winning Wine Collection
- Private Dining & Banquets
- Live Jazz Friday and Saturday
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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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Insider Tips
The ExtrasPrivate 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
05/18/2008 Posted by hkeck
Service was really gruff a not effecient. Not enough servers. Food was OK, nothing special. We were there several years ago and the food was better and the ambience much different ( and better!) They remodeled and it's not as warm and comfortable as before. Prices are high.I would not recommend this place.
Pros: good parking; live music on weekends;
Cons: too pricey for what it is; poor service
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!!!
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