Ali Çetin
Chef & Co-Founder
Raised in a family of chefs in Istanbul, Ali trained internationally before completing culinary studies at Santa Rosa Junior College and opening Mezzeluna.
Cotati, CA
Savor Greece in Every Bite
A chef-owned Greek kitchen in downtown Cotati, where Istanbul-rooted technique meets California ingredients.
Our story
About Mezzeluna
Named for the crescent moon, Mezzeluna brings authentic Greek cooking to downtown Cotati. Chef and co-founder Ali Çetin grew up in a family of chefs in Istanbul, trained internationally, and completed his culinary studies at Santa Rosa Junior College before opening the restaurant — pairing time-honored Hellenic recipes with the produce and spirit of Sonoma County.
The kitchen leans on the staples of the Greek table — olive oil, feta, fresh herbs, and honey — to build a menu that welcomes everyone. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes sit comfortably alongside the classics, and a short list of Greek wines rounds out the meal.
The people behind the work
Meet Ali Çetin
On the menu
On the menu
Spanakopita
House-made spinach and feta baked in crisp, flaky phyllo — a Greek classic and a regular starter.
Moussaka
Layered eggplant, potato and seasoned meat under a rich bechamel, baked until golden.
Souvlaki
Marinated, char-grilled skewers served the traditional way with warm pita and tzatziki.
Gyros
Slow-roasted, seasoned meat carved to order and wrapped with fresh vegetables and house tzatziki.
Mezze & Appetizers
Tzatziki, dolmades, kalamari and other small plates meant for sharing around the table.
Baklava & Greek Sweets
Honey-soaked phyllo and other traditional desserts to finish the meal.
Why choose us
Why Mezzeluna
Chef-Owned, With Deep Greek And Mediterranean
Rooted right here in Cotati, CA, with a real stake in doing it right.
Vegan, Vegetarian And Gluten-Free Options
Clear, honest pricing up front — no surprises on the final bill.
Lunch And Dinner, Six Days A Week
A standard we hold on every job, not just the easy ones.