Cetrella Inc
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Restaurants, Banquet RoomsItalian
Customer Reviews (38 reviews)
CommanderZeno
on Citysearch May 29, 2009Cetrella is a three-star European Bistro which blends casual elegance with rustic charm, reminiscent of a Tuscan villa with cozy stone fireplaces and sun-lit terraces. It is a Mediterranean dream come true and one... (more)
Traut
on Citysearch May 27, 2009Friendly wait staff. Attentive owner who came by our table a couple times to talk. Produce is from the local farms. Menu had something for everyone. Crabonara was wonderful!!! I recommend this restaurant to... (more)
jjt415
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2009Its the one of 2 great restaurants on the Coastside (Cafe Gibralter is the other) and the area just isnt the same without it (more)
Augusto
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2008Well, to be honest I don't really know this place. I'm just testing the site from a facebook connect account. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 02, 2008This place is always a dining experience! The dishes are unique, innovative, beautiful and most of all delicious. Service is warm and attentive, not in the least bit pretentious. They even have live jazz on the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2008Wow. A great place to go for a relaxing and upscale dining experience. With a plate of free olives offered right when you sit down there really is no better place to celebrate a special occasion with the family.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008A dining experience not to be missed. The selection of Mediterranean foods had something for everyone's liking. The large wine list made pairing an entree and wine very easy. The restaurant is beautifully... (more)
frangooch
on Citysearch Aug 04, 2008Ate here last Saturday night and won't be back. Our clueless, deer-in-the-headlights server took 5 minutes to bring us water (which arrived with no ice), 10 minutes more to bring bread, and (after several requests)... (more)
hkeck
on Citysearch May 17, 2008Service 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... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2008<b>The Scene</b><br>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... (more)
cityscape09
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2008My 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... (more)
apple415
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2008I had a Sunday brunch at the restaurant with my husband. The atmosphere was very nice. Most of the customers were elder. It was a bit more expensive (Branch menu price was between $12 and $17) than what I wanted it, so... (more)
abann
on Citysearch May 11, 2007My husband took me here for our anniversary and I was quite impressed with the food and service. I had not known of this restaurant - and it was lovely inside both romantic and cozy. We shared two appetizers, the... (more)
dsg1977
on Citysearch Mar 01, 2007I used their online form to order a gift card for a friend. They were completely unprofessional, lost the order, send my credit card info all over the net without security. You will be happier if you take your business... (more)
ghui66
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2006We had very attentive service from our waiter. The menu had a very interesting selection, which I enjoyed. I forgot exactly what but it was some kind of wild game tartare, not for the non-adventurous but it was indeed... (more)
yakamichi
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2006It was a very great experience, from the appetizer till the after meal wine and dessert, the mix texture of flavour is fantastic, briliant, a little bit flaw on the presentation. great ambiance and architecture... (more)
fluziesuzie
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2006sometimes (most of the times) they have really random stuff on the menu... random meaning if you're a picky eater - forget it! BUT i would recommend eating in the bar area. there's a smaller menu, but they have a burger... (more)
bab1
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2006I will never understand why this restaurant is on the top 100 list. Food is marginally imaginative, but hardley what any one wants to eat. I went with a large party, and half of us could not find anything that was... (more)
nbrown6
on Citysearch Dec 10, 2005The building and dinning room are quite nice, but the service and overall feel just isn't up to the level of other places in the same price range. The service is very slow and most of the employees are not friendly. At the... (more)
marinemj
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2005the food was great! really fantastic. the service was decent- not perfect, but not bad. ambience was nice, especailly once the live jazz started. (more)
smith22
on Citysearch May 24, 2005We spent the day in Half Moon Bay and stumbled upon Cetrella - what a fantastic find! The food was amazing and service was great - not too pushy. Very nice atmosphere. We would highly recommend this restaurant!!... (more)
jendaly
on Citysearch May 08, 2005This restaurant ruined our evening. Theyve made the Top 100 and now feel they can take advantage. Wedged us into a table against the wall. The waiter knew nothing and took forever. We had to get our own forks before our... (more)
tatyanaf
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2005Two-way communication is the key here. Our waitress was very attentive and her recommendations were excellent. The Zarzuela stew she suggested was finger-licking good and will feed two ppl if you get a couple of... (more)
bluestarfish1
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2005Cetrella hits all the notes on key. The chef's counter is the best seat in the house, especially mid-week. You just might be surprised with a special treat by the attending chef. Stay for dessert and enjoy the personal... (more)
ryanb304
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2004Wow! What a place. My wife and I have had the pleasure of dining at Cetrella several times and each time was more impressed than the last. There is not a bad choice on the menu. If you are a dessert fan, I wouldn't leave... (more)
ladybugonflowers
on Citysearch Jul 18, 2004My family had a surprize birthday party for me at the Sunday Brunch. We had a private room which was nice. But there was no brunch. They had a menu of items to select . We had to pay for everything. No pours of champagne... (more)
vanmills
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2004I have to admit I ate here on one of the busiest days of the year - Easter Sunday. It was also a fixed price menu, so I didn't have much choice of entree. Food was very good, but it was a 30 minute wait for dessert (no... (more)
tkjchef
on Citysearch May 24, 2004I think that Cetrella Bistro and Cafe is very creative with local ingredients--the artichokes, fava beans, local fish. They really showcase the best of the bay area with a coastal Mediterranean flair.... (more)
cetrellareviewer
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2003It was Thanks Giving dinner (fixed menu), the price $35/head. Half way through the dinner, we hear a complaint from the next table that the food was not what was in the menu. Not knowing the traditional food and... (more)
cjglynn
on Citysearch May 20, 2003Located in a renovated warehouse in Half Moon Bay, Cetrella brings fresh, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to the coast. With exposed beams and soaring ceilings, the restaurant features soothing Tuscan colors, a... (more)