Cafe Luna

Cafe Luna Café Luna has been conveniently located in Carmel Mountain Ranch since 1991. Each and every item on

Café Luna – Traditional Italian Cuisine, Boutique Wines & Fine Spirits

Café Luna has been conveniently located in Carmel Mountain Ranch since 1991. An Evening at Cafe Luna has best been described as “A Celestial Dining Experience”. Each and every item on our menu, including our savory nightly specials, are hand-made to order with you, our guest, in mind. Some of Café Luna’s signature dishes are o

ur Tournadoes Gorgonzolia, our Fusilli Umbriaco and our highly requested Rosetta – a homemade pasta sheet rolled with ham and Swiss cheese that’s sliced and baked with a Parmesan cream sauce. In addition to exceptional food & service, Café Luna also has an extensive wine list and full bar. The atmosphere at Café Luna has a romantic yet comfortable ambiance. You can dress up for a special occasion or come casually and set at our full bar. We also offer an extensive wine list and Happy Hour specials, Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 – 6:00. Families frequently come in to celebrate a special event, couples always request our romantic tables for two, no matter your age you’ll love coming to Café Luna. On and offsite catering services are also provided.Cafe Luna offers exceptional Italian food with a European flair

Café Luna’s cuisine is inspired from tried and true Roman Italian and European family recipes. According to owner, Jamie Wimmer, “Our word-of-mouth reputation brings in new customers but it’s the food that keeps them coming back.” Café Luna was named “San Diego’s Best Kept Secret” from San Diego Home & Garden readers. Café Luna was additionally awarded 1st place on the channel 10 A-List in 2012 & 2013. Open Table awarded us the “Best Italian” and the “Hidden Gem” award both in 2013 & 2014.

Kinda chic to have 35 years of friends, family, food and fun in the same building 💅Thank you for joining us for all of o...
08/25/2026

Kinda chic to have 35 years of friends, family, food and fun in the same building 💅

Thank you for joining us for all of our special moments and letting us serve you for all your birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, work parties or simple weekday dinners.

08/18/2026

Doctor’s orders: eat the rainbow, but make it delicious 🌈🥗

Our Di Spinaci salad is loaded with crisp apples, dried cranberries, fresh strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds and pancetta lardons, all tossed in a maple bacon apple cider vinaigrette. Sweet, savory, and every color on the plate.

Prescription: one visit to Cafe Luna, as needed 💊✨

08/13/2026

Daily specials hit different 🍝

Fresh fish of the day. Soup of the day. Flatbread of the month. Plus weekly favorites like our stuffed chicken breast and Saturday Osso Buco. Your tastebuds will thank you for ordering off the menu this time.

We get it- some nights just call for comfy clothes and an evening in📺🤗Next time you want to skip the prep and dishes let...
08/12/2026

We get it- some nights just call for comfy clothes and an evening in📺🤗

Next time you want to skip the prep and dishes let us simplify your night! Call us to order one of our nightly specials, your go-to pasta and a bottle of wine to take home.

And please, drop your show recommendations in the comments 👇

PSA: when we’re closed, it’s officially okay to see other Italian restaurants. Even our management team does it!We won’t...
08/03/2026

PSA: when we’re closed, it’s officially okay to see other Italian restaurants. Even our management team does it!

We won’t be offended. See you Tuesday 🌙

Address

11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, Ste 2
San Diego, CA
92128

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
4pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
4pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18586730077

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