Caffe Luna

Caffe Luna Serving Italian Cuisine with a Tuscan Flair since 1996. Also available for wedding and catering even
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Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been serving authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle since 1996. With three art-filled private rooms in addition to the dramatic main dining room, Caffé Luna has become the favorite restaurant in downtown Raleigh for hosting private functions. Our elegant setting is perfect for a wedding reception,

reheasal dinner or any private function and can accommodate up to 200+ people. We also cater off site at many popular facilities and museums. Whether you are seeking a romatic dinner for two or a grand reception, Caffé Luna offers a superb dining experience.

05/25/2022

Caffe Luna needs an auxiliary dishwasher for Friday and Saturday nights for approximately 15 hours a week. There are more hours available, depending on business. The shift is roughly 4-10:30

05/25/2022

Caffe Luna is looking for a grill cook with experience cooking volume for catering and plated dinners, but is also able to cook simple, straightforward Italian food.

Part 2 Breaking News on Caffé Luna (see previous post on Parker Kennedy's retirement)Meet Luna's new owner partners; Max...
12/29/2021

Part 2 Breaking News on Caffé Luna (see previous post on Parker Kennedy's retirement)

Meet Luna's new owner partners; Max Gaskins, Darcey Tinga and Brent Thompson. They are also familiar faces at Caffe Luna and have been working at Luna for most of their careers. Each became partners of Caffè Luna in 2017.

- Max Gaskins, Executive Chef, has been at Caffé Luna since 2008. Max is a Raleigh native who attended Wake Culinary School. Before taking over at Caffé Luna Max honed his skills at many top area restaurants including Second Empire, Bloomsbury Bistro and Magnolia Grill to name a few and not to mentions time spent in New York with the Silvestri family of Angelo’s of Mulberry. Max is Parker Kennedy’s cousin and after spending 7 years at Luna and was named Executive Chef in 2015.



- Darcey Tinga, Events Coordinator, began her career at Caffé Luna in 2004. Darcey is originally from Wilmington and attended both Meredith and N.C. State. She started as a hostess and server. Her wonderful way with people and her organizational skills catapulted her into the catering manager position shortly thereafter. Darcey’s customers sing her praises for the effortless way she takes them through the planning and ex*****on of weddings, rehearsal dinners, business catering and many other private events.

- Brent Thompson, General Manager, started working at Caffé Luna in 1998 and has been the General manager since 2010. Brent is a N.C. State College business major from Northern Virginia who fell in love with the restaurant business and Raleigh. He has curated one of the finest wine and beer lists in the triangle and believes in great pricing for the best selections available. His wonderful team of waitstaff will be delighted to take you on a fabulous journey through Caffe’ Luna’s delicious Italian food and warm and courteous service.

Caffé Luna looks forward to serving you authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines and hosting your special events with the welcoming hospitality you have enjoyed for almost 2 decades.

Ci vediamo presto - we'll see you soon - Happy New Year!-

Caffe Luna heads into the New Year with a big announcement... founder Parker Kennedy retiring after 26 years. Luna cont...
12/29/2021

Caffe Luna heads into the New Year with a big announcement... founder Parker Kennedy retiring after 26 years. Luna continues with a bright future headed by established partners who are also familiar faces and have worked at Luna for most of their careers; Darcey Tinga/Events Coordinator, Max Gaskins /Executive Chef, and Brent Thompson/Manager.

We look forward to greeting and serving our customers for years to some, whether at a wedding event or eating a bowl of pasta - Ci vediamo presto - See you soon.

WRAL NEWS on Parker Kennedy's retirement
https://www.wral.com/longtime-owner-of-caff-luna-retiring-after-25-years-of-leading-hometown-restaurant/20053174/

Caffè Luna joins with renowned Michelin Chef Silvia Baracchi and the Italian Trade Agency to bring an authentic Tuscan P...
10/23/2021

Caffè Luna joins with renowned Michelin Chef Silvia Baracchi and the Italian Trade Agency to bring an authentic Tuscan Piatto (dish) to Raleigh. Mezza Maniche (stuffed rings with pork ragù in cannellini bean purée soup) is our special tonight as Chef Max recreates this dish offering Raleigh Italian culinary authenticity. Please call 919-832-6090 for reservation. Www.cafeluna.com Italian Craftedbaracchi.3

Caffè Luna’s Chef Max featured in Forbes and just 23 selected restaurants team up with Michelin Chef Silvia Baracchi and...
10/22/2021

Caffè Luna’s Chef Max featured in Forbes and just 23 selected restaurants team up with Michelin Chef Silvia Baracchi and the Italian Trade Agency to bring you this authentic Cortona Tuscany based special; Mezza Maniche - Stuffed Rings with Pork Ragù in Cannellini Bean Soup…. this special is available now at Caffè Luna - reservations 919-832-6090 www.cafeluna.com
Click here for the special Forbes article
https://www.forbes.com/sites/valentinadidonato/2021/10/18/meet-the-michelin-starred-chef-silvia-baracchi-who-is-teaming-up-with-23-chefs-across-the-us-to-promote-authentic-italian-cuisine/?sh=74e28888782a

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We are proud to be one of the 23 restaurants from across the United States representing Italian excellence in collaborat...
10/21/2021

We are proud to be one of the 23 restaurants from across the United States representing Italian excellence in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency bringing you a special dish created by Michelin-Starred Chef Silva Baracchi. Here Caffe Luna Chef Max re-creates this delicious dish- Mezza Maniche, Stuffed Rings with Pork Ragù - available as a special now at Caffe Luna 919-832-6090, www.cafeluna.com Italian Crafted .baracchi.3

10/05/2021

Looking for a sauté cook, Friday & Saturday nights. 10-16 hrs per week depending on availability.

Address

136 E Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+19198326090

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