Venue Review: Caffe Luna
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Greg Cox reviews Caffe Luna
By Greg Cox
Triangle.com
Triangle.com
Caffe Luna has nearly tripled in size since it opened in 1996, a sure sign of its enduring popularity. For all its growth, the restaurant has remained faithful to its original premise of providing an upscale dining experience at downscale prices. The contemporary Italian menu ranges from capellini with wild mushrooms to grilled salmon with fresh vegetables to linguine with calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels in garlic and olive oil. Especially recommended are orecchiette - either with Italian sausage and broccoli in broth or with Italian sausage, radicchio and arugula in tomato cream sauce - and fried calamari, among the best in town. Decor is upscale but relaxed, with a Mediterranean feel. Patio dining available..
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Caffe Luna has nearly tripled in size since it opened in 1996, a sure sign of its enduring popularity. For all its growth, the restaurant has remained faithful to its original premise of providing an upscale dining experience at downscale prices. The contemporary Italian menu ranges from capellini with wild mushrooms to grilled salmon with fresh vegetables to linguine with calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels in garlic and olive oil. Especially recommended are orecchiette - either with Italian sausage and broccoli in broth or with Italian sausage, radicchio and arugula in tomato cream sauce - and fried calamari, among the best in town. Decor is upscale but relaxed, with a Mediterranean feel. Patio dining available.. (Full review)