Business Description from the Web
A neighborhood Italian joint with fancier overtones and brighter colors.
Tips About This Business
For the city's best steaks, head a block east to Saloon.
Like many Italian BYOWs, Mezza Luna will treat nice customers to a sweet and lemon-y after-dinner drink (limoncella) on the house.
If you're in the neighborhood and craving a sweet, head to Isgro's.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Mezza Luna sits between residential houses along Eighth Street, as it was, too, someone's home at one point. The restaurant's front room, with its large glass window to look out of, has an IKEA feel with its yellow and blue paint and semi-bright lighting. A daily special appetizer of venison sausage was flavorful, as was the appetizer of mushrooms, although there is nothing...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 14, 2006)
Other Reviews from the web
BELLA LUNA formely known as Mezza Luna is now under ownership of the chef... PIETRO!!! This homestyle family restaurant has definetley taken a step up. The new location is defineltly alot bigger than the previous one and is now strictly a BYOB!!! The ceasar salad was prepared tableside by a lovely gentleman named Max....it was to die for!!! The branzino was also cooked to perfection and...
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Starting August 11 2009 Mezza Luna Philly will have a NEW LOCATION at the corner of 8th and Christian Streets, Only 1 block south of our current home.
Come join us for new atmosphere, exciting new menu choices and great down-home personal service at 901 S 8th St.!!
From the moment you enter until you leave you are treated to special attention and fantastic Italian food. Our party of five from out of town thoroughly enjoyed the lentil soup, salad, mussels, and entrees from lamb chops to sea bass and pollo parmagiana. Save room for the delicious dessert crepes with wonderfully flavored fruit compote.
We will make Mezza Luna a required stop whenever we are...
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Posted by jjm43
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 03, 2009)