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

We visited Monello on a Monday night during the bustling Little Italy Food and Wine Festival, and despite not having reservations, we were able to snag two seats at the bar. From the moment we sat down, the service was excellent…warm, attentive, and with a thoughtful explanation of the menu that helped guide our choices.

My wife and I decided to share two dishes, starting with the Pappardelle Monello. This pasta is an absolute must, with wide, homemade ribbons...
August 2025
While our whole experience here was wonderful, I’m leaving this review to highlight the carbonara. We were in San Diego for 4 nights and ate here the first night, and then ordered it for pickup again every night after that because it was all we could think about. It’s seriously one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted. If anyone who works here wants to tell me the recipe I would owe you my life
July 2025
Service was amazing and the waitress (Cristina) was really attentive with us checking up on us the perfect amount. Food was absolutely amazing, you can never go wrong with their rotating cheese wheel plates. Definitely recommend visiting during happy hour too, worth the value.
July 2025

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Monello

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