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| - I don't really go to places that are a bit nicer like Luna very often, usually frequenting greasy spoons, so I was both excited and nervous about coming here. The reviews are all over the place and many of them criticize the service.
In my experience, it was the exact opposite. The service was perfect. We went full tapas and they were all expertly timed, the waitress was attentive but not to excess, and all the service was very prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was perfect, and I didn't recognize issues with being seated too close that some had.
The tapas themselves are where the place got knocked down to 3 stars. It was certainly good, but not particularly special - the concept of the dishes fit into the paradigm of slightly more upscale food than most places locally, but the taste couldn't keep up. Truffle fries were good, but not fantastic - missing a key essence that I can't put my finger on. The crostini were too chewy and awkward to eat, as was the bread in general. The charcuterie platter was edible, but lackluster. The ceviche and walnut-encrusted goat cheese with caramelized onions were excellent, but they couldn't carry the rest of the tapas - especially at the price.
Overall, Luna isn't a bad restaurant, but it needs to try a little harder to live up to what it's trying to do.
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