Mezza Luna Cafe – Italian
This sun-dappled neighborhood gem invites guests into a world of bright flavors and comforting classics, where the aroma of toasted sourdough and simmering seasonal soups creates an instant sense of home. Whether tucking into a crisp, vibrant Greek salad or a buttery croissant piled high with creamy chicken salad, diners find a serene escape perfect for a leisurely lunch or a quiet afternoon retreat.
917, Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233 +14126224512 http://mezzalunacafe.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mezza Luna Cafe
Dairy-Free at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Add Artichoke Cake and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Add Chicken and Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 57 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie and Chocolate Mint Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BLTA and Add Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Add Chicken and Diet Pepsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Mezza Luna and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Add Chicken and Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mezza Luna Cafe
Mezza Luna Cafe in Pittsburgh has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Artichoke Cake and Natrona Bottling Root Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mezza Luna Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mezza Luna | 14.8 g | 79.5 g |
| Chopped | 13.9 g | 58.4 g |
| Rocky Road | 154.9 g | 46.1 g |
| Lemon Meringue | 133.7 g | 44.4 g |
| Add Tuna | 0.1 g | 42.5 g |
| Peanut Butter and Jelly | 18.8 g | 33.4 g |
| Greek | 27.3 g | 31.1 g |
| BLTA | 0.6 g | 30.7 g |
| Buffalo Chicken | 25.4 g | 28.8 g |
| Chicken Salad Croissant | 52 g | 27.2 g |
| Peanut Butter Banana | 62.5 g | 26.6 g |
| Panini Caprese | 41.8 g | 25.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Mezza Luna: spring mix, dried fruit, caramelized pecans, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Applewood Smoked Cheddar: romaine, dried cranberries, apples, applewood smoked cheddar, apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek: romaine, olives, artichokes, tomato, cucumber, feta, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped: romaine, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, roasted pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, cannellini beans, white balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Soup of the Day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- BLTA: bacon, spring mix, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, chipotle-lime mayo, toasted croissant Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Croissant: roasted chicken breast, dried berries, pecans, celery, mayonnaise dressing, lettuce Available at: lunch
- Panini Caprese: basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, grilled ciabatta bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese: american, cheddar, pepper jack, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Club: grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, chipotle-lime mayo, sundried tomato wrap Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Wrap: grilled chicken, romaine, olives, artichokes, tomato, cucumbers, feta, lemon vinaigrette, garlic herb wrap Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken: house made buffalo chicken, cheddar jack cheese, ciabatta or quesadilla, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower Quesadilla: house made buffalo cauliflower, cheddar jack cheese, tortilla, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
Cupcakes
- Almond Joy: Coconut almond cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Almond Torte: Almond cake, pastry cream, vanilla bean buttercream, almond brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Animal Cookie: Animal cookie crust, animal cookie cake, animal cookie buttercream, glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Pie: Sour cream streusel coffee cake, cinnamon apple filling, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, pie crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Banana Foster: Banana cake, caramel filling, caramel buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Split: Banana cake, pineapple preserves, vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry preserves, peanuts, chocolate ganache, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blueberry Meyer Lemon: Blueberry cake, Meyer lemon curd, Meyer lemon mascarpone frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Lemon Lavender: Lavender cake, lemon buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Breakfast of Champions: Sour cream coffee cake, maple brown butter buttercream, chocolate covered bacon, maple syrup drizzle Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Pecan: Brown sugar pecan cake, brown butter buttercream, candied pecan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Coconut Cookie: Samoa cookie, coconut cake, caramel buttercream, toasted coconut, chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Cream: Caramel cake, marshmallow buttercream, caramel drizzle Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Caramel Macchiato: Golden cake, caramel filling, coffee syrup, espresso and vanilla bean buttercream swirl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carrot Cake: Carrot cake with golden raisins, cream cheese buttercream, candied carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Champagne: Champagne cake, champagne buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: Golden cake, semi sweet chips, ganache, vanilla bean frosting, chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Covered Banana: Banana cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel: Pretzel crust, chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry: Chocolate cake, strawberry filling, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mint Cookie: Thin Mint cookie, chocolate cake, chocolate mint buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Martini: Chocolate cake, dark chocolate Kahlua ganache, Kahlua buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie: Tagalong cookie, golden cake, peanut butter/chocolate swirl buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Peppermint: Chocolate cake, peppermint buttercream, peppermint brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Tiramisu: Chocolate cake, coffee syrup, mascarpone buttercream, chocolate dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coconut: Coconut cake, cream cheese buttercream, coconut topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies and Cream: Oreo cake, vanilla bean buttercream, Oreo crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Death by Chocolate: Chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream, chocolate curls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Dirty Chocolate Chai: Chocolate cake, coffee syrup, chai buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Eggnog: Eggnog cake, eggnog buttercream, nutmeg dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Espresso Oreo: Espresso Oreo cake, espresso buttercream, Oreo topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Funfetti: Golden cake, seasonal sprinkles, vanilla bean buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- German Chocolate: German chocolate cake, coconut pecan filling, German chocolate buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gingerbread: Gingerbread cake, pumpkin or lemon buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hostess: Chocolate cake, vanilla cream, chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cake, marshmallow buttercream filling, marshmallow and chocolate buttercream swirl Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Irish Car Bomb: Guinness chocolate cake, Irish cream buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Key Lime Pie: Graham cracker crust, key lime cake, key lime curd, key lime buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Lemon Drop: Lemon cake, lemon curd, limoncello buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Meringue: Lemon cake, lemon curd, toasted meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mint Chocolate Chip: Vanilla mint cake, chocolate chips, peppermint ganache, mint chocolate chip buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mocha Stout: Chocolate stout cake, coffee syrup, espresso buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Cup: Chocolate cake, peanut butter buttercream, peanut butter cups Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pina Colada: Coconut cake, pineapple rum compote, rum cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pistachio Apricot: Vanilla cake, pistachios, apricot preserves, vanilla bean buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin: Pumpkin cake, cream cheese buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cake, cheesecake filling, cream cheese buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter and Jelly: Golden cake, jelly filling, peanut butter buttercream, peanut butter drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Peanut Butter Banana: Banana cake, peanut butter buttercream, peanut butter drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Peppermint Patty: Chocolate cake, peppermint buttercream, chocolate ganache
- Raspberry Limeade: Lime cake, raspberry curd, lime buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Raspberry Truffle: Chocolate cake, raspberry curd, dark chocolate raspberry buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Raspberry Vanilla Bean: Vanilla bean cake, raspberry curd, vanilla bean buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Velvet: Red velvet cake, cream cheese buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Red Velvet Oreo: Oreo crust, red velvet cake, cream cheese filling, cream cheese buttercream, Oreo topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Sweet Potato: Roasted sweet potato cake, goat cheese buttercream, candied pecan Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Rocky Road: Chocolate cake, marshmallows, toasted almonds, chocolate chips, chocolate buttercream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Root Beer Float: Root beer cake, vanilla bean buttercream, root beer candies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Salty Blonde Caramel: Golden cake, caramel filling, Himalayan sea salt, vanilla bean buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Salty Chocolate Caramel: Chocolate cake, caramel, chocolate buttercream, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- S'mores: Graham cracker crust, chocolate cake, marshmallow crème buttercream, Hershey's bar Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Snicker Doodle: Cinnamon swirl cake, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, snicker doodle cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Blonde: Golden cake, strawberries, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, mascarpone frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Mimosa: Champagne cake, strawberry compote, strawberry champagne buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch
- Vanilla Latte: Golden cake, coffee syrup, vanilla bean and espresso buttercream swirl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Cream Pie: Banana cake, vanilla cream filling, vanilla bean banana buttercream, banana chip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella: Hazelnut cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate hazelnut buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Brewed Coffee
- Americano
- Latte
- Cappuccino
- Hot Chocolate
- Brewed Tea
- Chai Tea Latte
- Iced Americano
- Iced Latte
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Tea
- Iced Chai Tea Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Frappe
- Water
- San Pellegrino
- Natrona Bottling Root Beer: Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, or Cream Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pepsi
- Diet Pepsi Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Bacon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Artichoke Cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Mezza Luna Cafe
- Is Mezza Luna Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mezza Luna Cafe has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Add Artichoke Cake and Add Chicken.
- What can I eat at Mezza Luna Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day, Add Artichoke Cake and Add Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mezza Luna Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Add Artichoke Cake and Natrona Bottling Root Beer.
- Is Mezza Luna Cafe gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mezza Luna Cafe?
- Mezza Luna, at roughly 79.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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