| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 919 832 6090 |
| Website | www.cafeluna.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Max Gaskins |
| Location | 136 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
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Caffe Luna
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
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About Caffe Luna
Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.
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Menus
- Lunch Menu
- Dinner Menu
- Wine Menu
Antipasti
| Calamari Fritti | $6.95 | Fried Squid |
| Prosciutto e Melone | $6.95 | Cured Parma Ham with Fresh Melon |
| Mozzarella Fresca | $5.95 | Fresh Mozzarella with Sliced Tomatoes and Basil |
| Portobella Ripieno | $7.25 | Portobella Mushroom Stuffed with Gorgonzola & Tomato |
| Piatto Misto | $6.95 | Sliced Salami, Cappicola, Sopressata and Pecorino Toscano |
| Salmone Affumicato | $7.95 | Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Spread on Tuscan Bread |
Insalata
| Insalata del Pastore | $6.50 | Crumbled Goat Cheese with Walnuts over Mesculin Greens |
| Insalata di Gorgonzola | $5.25 | Gorgonzola Cheese with Mixed Greens |
| Insalata di Pollo | $6.95 | Mesculin Greens with Grilled Chicken |
| Insalata di Tonno | $8.95 | Grilled Tuna over Mixed Greens with Capers & Olives in Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette |
| Insalata di Salmone | $7.50 | Grilled Salmon over Mesculin Greens |
| Insalata del Giorno | $4.25 | Garden Salad with Mixed Greens |
| Insalata di Cesare | $5.25 | Caesar Salad |
Pasta
| Ravioli Fiorentina | $8.50 | Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach Finished in Tomato Sauce |
| Taglierini del Golfo | $8.95 | Fresh Pasta Saute in Cream with Shrimp, Peas & Red Peppers |
| Capellini Primavera | $8.25 | Angel Hair with Garden Vegetables,Tomato, Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Rigatoni Contadina | $8.95 | Rigatoni with Italian Sausage in Tomato Sauce |
| Farfalle al Salmone | $8.95 | Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Salmon in a Pink Cream Sauce |
| Penne Caprese | $7.75 | Penne with Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce |
| Penne con Carciofi | $8.25 | Penne Pasta Sauté with Artichokes, Black Olives and Spinach |
| Linguini alle Vongole | $8.25 | Clams with Linguini in Red or White Sauce |
| Linguini al Granchio | $8.95 | Crabmeat Saute in Garlic, Olive Oil & Touch of Tomato & Red Pepper |
| Orecchiette Antica | $8.95 | Shell Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli |
| Linguini Fra Diavolo | $8.95 | Linguini with Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce |
| Rigatoni con Pollo alla Panna | $8.50 | Rigatoni with Sauté Chicken, Spinach & Cream |
| Penne Cappesante | $8.95 | Penne, Scallops, Spinach Sauté with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Fantasia di Mare | $8.95 | Fresh Black Taglierini with Grouper and Diced Shrimp Saute in Garlic & Oil with Tomato |
Entrees
| Lasagna | $8.95 | Fresh Pasta Layered with Ragu Bolognese and Bechamel |
| Bistecca della Luna | $13.95 | Angus Ribeye Grilled with Roast Potatoes |
| Salmone alla Griglia | $9.95 | Grilled Salmon with Garnish of Vegetables |
| Filetto di Spalla | $9.95 | Grilled Beef Shoulder Tenderloin with Roast Potatoes |
| Pollo Cardinale | $8.25 | Breaded Chicken with Parma Ham and Mozzarella with Penne |
| Parmigiana di Pollo | $8.95 | Breaded Half Breast of Chicken with Mozzarella & Tomato and Penne |
| Pollo alla Griglia | $8.95 | Grilled Breast of Chicken with Roast Potatoes |
Antipasti
| Prosciutto e Melone | $6.95 | Cured Parma Ham with Fresh Melon |
| Piatto Misto | $7.25 | Sliced Salami, Cappicola, Sopressata and Pecorino Toscano |
| Salmone Affumicato | $6.95 | Smoked Salmon, Cream of Cucumber and Bruschetta |
| Mozzarella Fresca | $6.50 | Fresh Mozzarella with Sliced Tomatoes and Basil |
| Portobella Ripieno | $7.95 | Portobella Mushroom Stuffed with Gorgonzola & Tomato |
| Calamari Fritti | $7.25 | Fried Squid |
Insalata
| Insalata del Pastore | $6.95 | Crumbled Goat Cheese with Walnuts over Mesculin Greens |
| Insalata di Cesare | $5.25 | Caesar Salad |
| Insalata del Giorno | $4.25 | Garden Salad with Mixed Greens |
| Insalata di Gorgonzola | $6.50 | Mesculin Greens with Gorgonzola Cheese |
| Insalata di Tonno | $11.95 | Grilled Tuna over Mixed Greens with Capers & Olives in Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette |
Pasta
| Penne Caprese | $13.95 | Penne with Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce |
| Taglierini del Golfo | $16.95 | Fresh Pasta Sauté in Cream with Shrimp, Peas & Red Peppers |
| Ravioli Fiorentina | $14.50 | Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach Finished in Tomato Sauce |
| Fiocchi | $16.50 | Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Four Italian Cheeses and Pear Sauté in Cream with a Touch of Tomato |
| Linguini al Granchio | $15.25 | Crabmeat Sauté in Garlic, Olive Oil & Touch of Tomato & Red Pepper |
| Penne con Carciofi | $13.95 | Penne Pasta Sauté with Artichokes, Black Olives and Spinach |
| Farfalle al Salmone | $14.95 | Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Salmon in a Pink Sauce |
| Tortelli Crostacci | $16.95 | Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Lobster, Crabmeat and Prawns Sauté in Cream |
| Linguini al Pesto | $14.95 | Linguini with Homemade Basil Pesto |
| Fantasia di Mare | $16.95 | Fresh Black Taglierini with Grouper and Diced Shrimp Sauté in Garlic & Oil with Tomato |
| Fantasia di Mare | $16.95 | Fresh Black Taglierini with Grouper and Diced Shrimp Sauté in Garlic & Oil with Tomato |
| Linguini Fra Diavolo | $15.95 | Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce Served over Linguini |
| Penne Cappesante | $16.25 | Penne, Scallops, Spinach, Sauté with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Rigatoni con Pollo alla Panna | $14.95 | Rigatoni with Sauté Chicken, Spinach & White Cream Sauce |
| Linguini Pescatore | $16.95 | Calamari, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams and a Scallop Sauté in Olive Oil and Tomato |
Entrees
| Lasagna | $14.25 | Fresh Pasta Layered with Ragu Bolognese and Bechamel |
| Parmigiana di Vitello | $16.50 | Veal Parmigiana Served with Penne Pasta |
| Salmone alle Griglia | $15.95 | Grilled Salmon with Garnish of Grilled Vegetables |
| Bistecca della Luna | $17.95 | Angus Ribeye Grilled with Roast Potatoes |
| Pollo alla Griglia | $15.50 | Grilled Breast of Chicken with Roast Potatoes |
| Gamberoni alla Griglia | $16.95 | Grilled Marinated Jumbo Shrimp with Garnish of Vegetables |
| Tonno alla Griglia | $16.95 | Grilled Tuna with Garnish of Grilled Vegetables |
Spumante
| Prosecco NV, Villa Sandi (Veneto) | $22.00 | |
| Franciacorta NV, Contadi Castaldi (Lombardy) | $35.00 | |
| Franciacorta Rosé NV, Contadi Castaldi (Lombardy) | $35.00 | |
| Moscato d'Asti, Cascina del Santuario (Piemonte) | $24.00 | |
| Franciacorta NV, Bellavista "Cuvée" (Lombardy) | $45.00 |
Vini Bianci
Light Bodied
| Pinot Grigio, Danzante (Veneto) | $6.00 | |
| Gavi, Tenuta La Marchesa (Piemonte) | $24.00 | |
| Greco Bianco, Mastroberardino (Campania) | $24.00 | |
| Pinot Grigio, Pighin (Friuli) | $24.00 | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Attems (Collio) | $6.50 |
Medium to Full Bodied
| Chardonnay, Tiefenbrunner (Alto Adige) | $24.00 | |
| Grecanico / Chardonnay / Fiano / Viognier, "La Segreta Bianco" Planeta (Sicilia) | $24.00 | |
| Soave Classico, Inama (Veneto) | $25.00 | |
| Vermentino / Chardonnay, Mazzoni (Toscana) | $26.00 | |
| Vernaccia / Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc, "Terre di Tufi" Teruzzi & Puthod (Toscana) | $30.00 | |
| Pinot Bianco, Malojer Gummerhof (Alto Adige) | $32.00 | |
| Pinot Grigio, Köfererhof (Alto Adige) | $36.00 | |
| Etna Bianco, Le Vigne di Eli (Sicilia) | $36.00 |
Stati Uniti E Oltre
| Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (Marlborough) | $28.00 | |
| Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley) | $20.00 | |
| Chardonnay, Simi (Sonoma) | $6.50 | |
| Chardonnay, Newton (Napa) | $35.00 |
Birre
| Moretti, Udine, Italy | $3.95 | |
| Foothills Hoppyum IPA, Winston-Salem, NC | $3.95 | |
| Aviator Hot Rod Red, Fuquay-Varina, NC | $3.95 | |
| Carolina Brewing Co. Seasonal, Holly Springs, NC | $3.95 | |
| Triangle Brewing Co. Belgian-Style White, Durham, NC | $3.95 | |
| Big Boss Angry Angel Kolsch, Raleigh, NC | $3.95 |
Vini Rossi
Light to Medium Bodied
| Chianti, "Remole" Frescobaldi (Toscana) | $6.00 | |
| Chianti Rufina Riserva, "Nipozzano" Frescobaldi (Toscana) | $7.00 | |
| Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Canaiolo "Barco Reale di Carmignano" Capezzana (Toscana) | $25.00 | |
| Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Sangiovese "Capannino" Castello di Terriccio (Toscana) | $23.00 | |
| Montepulciano, Rosso Conero Fattoria Le Terrazze (Marche) | $27.00 | |
| Barbera d'Alba, "Santo Stefano" Castello di Neive (Piemonte) | $28.00 | |
| Dolcetto, "Vigna del Prey" Boschis (Piemonte) | $29.00 | |
| Sangiovese Grosso, "I Piaggioni" Mocali (Montalcino) | $29.00 | |
| Rosso di Montalcino, Verbena (Toscana) | $34.00 | |
| Chianti Classico Riserva, "Riserva Ducale" Ruffino (Toscana) | $35.00 | |
| Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco (Piemonte) | $55.00 |
Full Bodied
| Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, "Gertrude" La Maialina (Toscana) | $24.00 | |||
| Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc, "Lagone" Aia Vecchia (Bolgheri) | $26.00 | |||
| Valpolicella Ripasso, "Le Muraie" Recchia (Veneto) | $28.00 | |||
| Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah, Villa Antinori (Toscana) | $32.00 | |||
| Barolo, Damilano (Piemonte) |
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| Barolo, Corino Renato (Piemonte) | $60.00 | |||
| Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri (Toscana) | $65.00 |
Stati Uniti E Oltre
Light Bodied
| Pinot Noir, La Crema (Sonoma) |
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| Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat (Santa Barbara) | $34.00 |
Medium to Full Bodied
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong (Sonoma) | $6.50 | |
| Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah "Amalaya" Colome (Argentina) | $28.00 | |
| Pinot Noir, Steele (Santa Barbara) | $34.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, "Decoy" Duckhorn (Sonoma) | $34.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak (Alexander Valley) | $65.00 |
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