Caffe Luna

136 E Hargett St, Raleigh
(919) 832-6090

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Caitlin Kestell

Service is amazing here. The staff are really nice and attentive. Food is good! Love the cheesecake. It’s a romantic place I love the vibes here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Riley Jordan

I had the pleasure of coordinating a wedding reception at Caffè Luna, and the experience was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Darcey was fantastic—so easy to work with, incredibly helpful, and truly on top of every detail.

The entire team was professional, attentive, and very adaptable throughout the event, which made a huge difference in keeping everything running smoothly. It’s always such a gift to work alongside a venue team that genuinely cares about the client experience. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eileen Carter

My husband & I recently got married at Caffe Luna and our day was absolutely perfect! Darcey was incredibly helpful leading up to our big day, as well as on the day of our wedding and the whole wait staff. We also received SO MANY compliments on the food! It was such a special day and Caffe Luna was the perfect place to celebrate. I would highly recommend Caffe Luna for a night out, or for your next special event!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johnnie Alexander

We had a rehearsal dinner for my son and his new wife there. Thry were very accommodating staff was nice and food was very good. Great place to go for a night out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Burt M

Amazing per usual, we really enjoyed the Chicken Parm and Ravioli. The staff is very courteous and Darcey is the best

Ice cream was a great treat too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Salad, Lasagna, Cheesecake Creamy and Subtle, Orecchiette Antica - Shell Pasta with Sausage \u0026 Broccoli

Carol Medins

We went to Cafe Luna for our daughter’s birthday. I am so incredibly disappointed. First, our server seemed to forget about us. When they finally remembered , they brought the most boring Italian bread - we had to ask for something to put on it. We ordered our meals and the server either got my order wrong or the kitchen did- never the less I was given the absolutely wrong dish. I sent it back and waited 15 minutes while my family ate and almost finished their meals when my food finally arrived - there were 3 scallops in my $19 entree- cannot believe we spent $200 for that meal and service -

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Brandon Gray

Great place to enjoy and have a peaceful night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily Pietrantone

Honestly confused by the good reviews. Food was okay, underwhelming. Ordered the lasagna and it wasn’t hot all the way through. I feel like I have had better microwave lasagna.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Sophia McMahan Ricketts

To be honest, I was disappointed with the food. It was marginally better than Olive Garden.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Gabe Gangi

Second time we have been to this restaurant over the past 2 years.
Also the second time we ordered the mahi entree and the fish was way over cooked.
Don't get their fish entrees, they obviously don't know how to cook fish at this kitchen.
Super loud here as well, for as busy as this place gets, you'd think they would have invested in some acoustic panels hanging from their dingy ceilings.
Service was great. Our waitress was very helpful.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ted Gautsch

An upscale Italian place that ditched the starched white tablecloths in favor of effortless cool—buzzing, stylish, and somehow still cozy. Let the hosts get you in like family and magically find you a table despite the crowd. All the polish, none of the pretension, with warm lights, louder laughter, and the kind of confidence that says, yes, we’re busy—and yes, we’ve got room for you.

They keep it refreshingly simple at the bar: just beer and wine, no cocktails trying to steal the spotlight. A preferred starter - the Mozzarella Fresca arrives like a soft-spoken showstopper—pillowy, impossibly fresh, and gently glistening as if it was made moments ago, it's simple, pristine, and quietly unforgettable. I found the fiocchi to be executed with the kind of precision that deserves a pause of appreciation—delicate little parcels, perfectly tender, and unapologetically elegant. Inside, the pear brings a gentle, honeyed sweetness that never oversteps, just softly rounds each bite with warmth and balance. The lasagna arrives generously sized and impossibly soft, with layers so light and fluffy they almost melt at the fork. It’s bathed in a rich, comforting marinara that wraps everything together—bright, savory, and deeply satisfying without weighing the dish down.

From the thoughtfully prepared dishes and well-chosen wine to the impressively fast, gracious service, the entire experience felt seamless, satisfying, and effortlessly enjoyable. Cheers!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kendra Quinn

We have been coming here for decades and it is always fantastic! Great service , delicious food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yesi Hill

Absolutely lovely! We had the pleasure of enjoying New Year’s Eve dinner after a show, and Caffe Luna was perfect! The food is fresh, thoughtful, happy and comforting. My pasta was so very good; we were all busy enjoying our delicious meal. Good wine list as well. We left full, relaxed and ready to bring in the New Year!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathy Crowley

This restaurant is a downtown fave. Food and service are always on point and it's a great atmosphere. Good for a family outing or date night!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Davis

This place is affordable compared to other downtown Italian places. Fairly big menu but portion sizes vary. One of our pasta was overloaded and another was small comparatively.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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