Encinitas, California

Soil to soul.
Authentic Italian.

A celebration of coastal California's bounty through the lens of traditional Italian craftsmanship. Hand-rolled pasta, local harvests, and curated wines.

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Pasta
Wine
Since 2014

Chef Marco Rossi

Founder & Executive Chef

Our Philosophy

Hyper-local roots,
Ancestral techniques.

At Luna's Kitchen, we believe the best meals aren't "designed"—they're grown. Every morning, our team visits the local Encinitas farms to hand-select the produce that dictates our daily changing menu.

We honor the Italian tradition of simplicity: three or four peak-season ingredients, treated with respect, and served with warmth. Our sourdough starter has been alive for 40 years, traveling with Chef Rossi from Tuscany to the California coast.

90% Ingredients from CA
Zero Processed Sugars
Seasonal Selections

The Dinner Edit

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01 $22

Burrata & Heirloom

Local burrata, stone fruit, sea salt, 20-year balsamic, wild honeycomb.

Vegetarian
02 $34

Wild Boar Pappardelle

12-hour ragù, hand-cut noodles, pecorino stagionato, fresh marjoram.

House Specialty
03 $42

Pacific Scallops

Pan-seared, cauliflower silk, crispy capers, brown butter, local lemon leaf.

Chef's Choice
04 $28

Truffle Agnolotti

Piedmontese style, forest mushrooms, thyme infusion, shaved black truffle.

Seasonal
05 $18

Burnt Orange Cannoli

Sheep's milk ricotta, candied citrus, salted pistachios, dark chocolate flake.

Dessert
06 $48

Oak-Fired Branzino

Whole grilled fish, salsa verde, charred lemons, sea salt fingerling potatoes.

Main
Gatherings

Unforgettable Moments

From intimate rehearsal dinners to curated corporate retreats, we bring the soul of Luna's to your most important milestones.

The Cellar Table

An intimate, candlelit experience surrounded by our private wine collection. Seats up to 12.

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Off-Site Catering

Chef-led catering for events throughout San Diego County.

Wine Bar

Daily 4pm—6pm

Brunch

Sat—Sun Only

"The best pasta I've had outside of Bologna. You can actually taste the California sunshine in the produce."

Julianne Moore

Local Resident

"A rare find where the ambiance, service, and food are all in perfect harmony. The wine bar is Encinitas' best kept secret."

David & Sarah Jenkins

Food Critics

"Sustainability isn't a buzzword here, it's a flavor profile. The wine selection is unparalleled."

Marcus Sterling

Vintner

Reserve Your Spot

Join us for an
evening to remember.

Location

123 Coastal Highway
Encinitas, CA 92024

Contact

(555) 123-4567
hello@lunaskitchen.com

Dinner Hours

Tue — Thu 5:00pm — 10:00pm
Fri — Sat 5:00pm — 11:00pm
Sun Brunch 10:00am — 2:30pm

Online Reservations

Booking ahead is highly recommended for weekend dining and holiday service.

For parties of 8 or more, please call us directly.