Monello

750 W Fir St, San Diego
(619) 501-0030

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Spaghetti Neri Con Polipo
Tortelloni Al Tartufo
Cheese Wheel Special
Ossobuco Di Vitello
Spaghetti Carbonara
Cheese Wheel Pasta
Ravioli Di Gamberi
Gnocchi Di Zucca
Cheesewheel Pasta
Pizza Margherita

Menu

Salumi & Formaggi / Meats & Cheeses
Prosciutto di Parma
18 months aged parma prosciutto served with caramelized figs
Salumi Misti
Chef's selection of artisanal Italian meats
Formaggi Misti
Chef's selection of imported Italian cheeses
Salumi E Formaggi Misti
Assortment of artisanal meats and imported cheeses
Raspadura
young lodigiano flakes

Starters
Parma Piadina
rolled flatbread stuffed with Burrata cheese, arugula, parma prosciutto.
Pani
homemade bread with sesame seeds, EVOO & herbs dip
Tartufo & Funghi Piadina
Italian flatbread with mushrooms, arugula, mozzarella, truffle aioli
Zola Polenta
gorgonzola cheese served over creamy yellow cornmeal, parmesan
Salsiccia Polenta
ground pork sausage and raspadura served over, creamy yellow cornmeal, parmesan

ANTIPASTI - APPETIZERS
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, seasonal tomatoes, black olives & basil served with bread
Polpette
baked, lightly breaded all beef meatballs, spicy tomato sauce dip
Burrata
fresh burrata, tomatoes, pesto sauce, served with bread
Polipo al Forno
our signature oven baked octopus cooked until tender served with arugula & tomatoes

Zuppe & Insalate
Caesar Salad
Romaine, caesar dressing, herb bread croutons, raspadura
Vellutata di verdure
velvety soup of seasonal vegetable, parmesan, croutons
Insalata Mista
Seasonal greens, tomatoes, pickled onions, almonds, cranberries, lemon vinaigrette
LOBSTER BISQUE
mildly spicy lobster bisque, sauteed shrimp bites

Pasta your way - select a sauce, then pick a pasta of your choice
Ragù
grandma's style all beef red meat sauce.
Formaggi
creamy cheese sauce, raspadura
Marinara
Tomato, Basil
Arrabbiata
Marinara, garlic, chili flakes, jalapeño.
Monello
marinara, touch of cream, pancetta bits
Salsa Al Peperoni "4 Pepper Sauce"
Garlic, e.v.o.o., puréed green & yellow bell peppers, jalapeno, and fresno peppers, toasted bread crumbs (v)
Carbonara
Bacon, pecorino, eggs, black pepper.

Pasta Specials
Ravioli al Tartufo
handmade ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms and black truffle and in a truffle cream sauce
Lasagna
layered spinach pasta, grandma's style beef ragú, besciamella, mozzarella, parmigiano
Spaghetti Neri con Polipo
brass-die black squid-ink spaghetti, mildly spicy lobster bisque sauce, sauteed octopus
Gnocchi di Zucca
Handmade butternut squash gnocchi, gorgonzola cream sauce.
Ravioli di Gamberi
handmade square shaped ravioli filled with ricotta & shrimp, in a delicate shrimp bisque
Spaghetti di zafferano con gamberi
brass-die saffron spaghetti, shrimp, lemon zest, prosecco cream sauce
Penne al Salmone e Vodka
homemade penne, pink vodka sauce, Atlantic smoked salmon

Pizza
Piccante
Mozzarella, arrabbiata sauce, spicy salame.
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil.
Tartufo
Cheese sauce, black truffle, cremini mushrooms.
Monello
Spinach, roasted bell peppers, sausage, raspa dura.
Vegetariana
Mozzarella, tomato, grilled vegetables.
Formaggi
Mozzarella, parmigiano, fontina, gorgonzola.
Prosciutto
Prosciutto, balsamic figs, cheese sauce, raspa dura.

Carne e Pesce
Pollo Alla Valdostana
Breaded & pounded chicken breast with parmesan cream sauce, topped with ham and mozzarella, served with mashed potatoes
Ossobuco Di Vitello
Veal shank, porcini, mashed potatoes
Stinco Di Agnello
Lamb shank slowly roasted in herbs, vegetables and port red wine, served with parmesan polenta (gf)
Salmone Piccata
Salmone filet in a white wine and lemon caper sauce, served with roasted tomatoes & mashed potatoes (gf)
Pollo ai Ferri
Grilled chicken breast, topped with arugula, and raspadura cheese flakes(gf)

Cibo Da Strada / Fritti
Calamari
Calamari, balsamic aioli
Suppli Al Telefono
Ragu risotto cones, mozzarella, cheese & jalapeno sauce
Zucchine
Zucchini sticks, mint aioli (v)
Funghi
Portobello mushrooms, black truffle aioli (v)
Misto
Calamari, zucchini

Dolci / Dessert
Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese, ladyfinger parfait, espresso
Torta Caprese
flourless chocolate cake, whip cream

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Recent Reviews

The food was absolutely excellent—every bite was a reminder of why this place is so highly rated. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the rich and flavorful lasagna the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. It was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. That said, the experience wasn't without hiccups. The restaurant was noticeably understaffed. Our server was doing their best but was clearly stretched thin—long waits, never could get a second glass...
July 2025
Got this recommendation from a co worker - so good! We tried four different pastas between the table (including the cheese wheel pasta). They were all top notch and super fresh. Really, the cheese wheel was probably the least favorite amongst the table (more experiential than anything else). Ragu app and pasta were amazing! Servings very large. Good value for price!
July 2025
Visiting from NY metro area and this food is delicious. We know our Italian cuisine! Everything was so fresh and plentiful. Although on the noisier side, our family's table felt intimate and we were able to carry on a conversation. Highly recommend getting the cheese wheel pasta, which was freshly made. Squid ink pasta was equally delicious, with a savory and rich lobster bisque sauce and freshly grilled chunks of octopus. Pizza Margherita was crisp and fresh, and the chicken...
June 2025

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Monello

750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 501-0030