Based on 73 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4140 Carlisle Rd, Dover, PA 17315
Phone: (717) 292-5643
Website: http://www.moonlightcafeyork.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Lily Kirstein
I hardly write reviews, but I just had to for this establishment. This is a very tiny Italian restaurant that I had never heard of before that I found on Google looking for Italian food nearby! It was close and the reviews were good so we decided to go! The reviews do not lie, this place is top tier!!! It instantly became my new favorite date place and I recommended it to all of my friends. The staff was really friendly, the food came out fast and hot, and it was absolutely delicious! Not to mention that it is ridiculously affordable for the quality of the food! I couldn’t recommend this restaurant more.
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Eric Kissinger
As I don’t often and rarely give 5 stars. This has to be the most amazing Italian food I have ever eaten. And you will get plenty of it with some to take home. The peach bruschetta was amazing. If you try one place that I have reviewed, please make sure the Moonlight Cafe is your choice.
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Heather Kellison
It’s a small establishment, but it’s good for a quiet meal whether you’re with friends or family. They have a drive-thru window, so you can order ahead and pick it up, which is awesome. Desserts and coffee were amazing as well. Blueberry cheesecake crust had such a delicious and smooth texture. The blueberry wasn’t overpowering, which I like. The tiramisu was to die for! It was one of the best I’ve had. The spicy sausage and broccoli for me did not have a lot of heat, but that’s fine cause it was still a good dish with all the fire roasted vegetables.
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Moondance Magick
Really, really, really want to give them a 5-star rating, but I just can’t because of the atmosphere. The food is TOP NOTCH! The service is excellent! The problem is, it’s too small and very loud every time we dine in because it’s a square room with tables just inches away from the other tables. My husband and I cannot talk to each other when we dine in because we’d have to shout to hear each other. So we usually just do takeout now. If they ever move to a more appropriate building for their style with more space between the tables and maybe more barriers to break up the noise, some we will dine in again. Frequently! The food definitely cannot be beat, though.
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Sam Smith
This place is small better reserve a table when you leave you’ll say olive garden WHO!!! That’s a fact they have good portions and great food down to the garlic bread. It gets busy but that should tell you something about a small town restaurant
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D.B. Frank
Stopped on a whim for lunch, because the many times we have been by at dinner time the parking lot was just flat out packed. Had the sausage and pepper panini and the wife had the Tuscan chicken panini. Both were very substantial and very very good. The wait staff is super friendly, and very attentive. Highly recommend stopping by. The seating and the parking are both a little cramped but it’s worth it. Prices are moderate for the amount of food that one gets.
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Ben Standing
Tiny quaint place with excellent Italian food. We went 2 Fridays in a row and found seating. Byob since they do not have a liquor license.
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Thom Landis
While I would not call myself a regular, the Moonlight Cafe is still my go-to for authentic Italian cuisine. I’ve travelled to, and even lived for a time, in Italy and can speak to the authenticity of the food. I highly recommend the place…I’ve never been disappointed. BYOB!!!
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Glen Mc Call
Went here for a graduation celebration dinner. The restaurant is VERY SMALL but the food is extremely good! Living in the New York Metropolitan area, finding Italian food comparable to my standards when traveling. Moonlight Cafe met those standards.
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Michael Kentch
Best Italian I’ve had since growing up in an Italian neighborhood in upstate New York. If you’re adventurous, try the Putanesca, they’ll make it as hot as you want.
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