It's a small place, so tight seating and noise level were noted, but the quality of the food and service made up for it! It was a great meal!
Keisha
Wonderful and thoughtful service. Alberto was a gentleman. The rib stuffed ravioli is AMAZING!!! Worth every penny.
FRANK
Food was amazing. Ordered meatballs, the pistachio pesto and short rib raviolis. Everything was delicious and fresh. Service was great. We will definitely be back.
Ilene
We had a wonderful experience, sitting outside with a bottle of wine and a plate of delicious pasta. We went to dinner with a good friend and had so much fun!
Heidi Webb
We absolutely loved our dinner at Monzu in the Gaslamp! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff struck the perfect balance of being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
We started with the tartare di tonno, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful—an excellent beginning to the meal. The housemade focaccia deserves a special mention: airy, perfectly seasoned, and quite possibly the best I’ve ever had.
For the main course, I enjoyed the bucatini all’amatriciana. The pasta was clearly house-made, cooked to perfection, and the sauce had that authentic depth of flavor that only true Southern Italian cooking delivers. We finished with an affogato, which was the ideal ending—simple, rich, and satisfying.
Monzu offers authentic Southern Italian fare with genuine hospitality, and everything we tried reflected both freshness and craftsmanship. I would 100% return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable Italian dining experience in San Diego.
Jacqui
Absolutely one of our favorite places for a quiet dinner together or when family is in town. Great service and excellent food. A treasure for our neighborhood.
Tab Kirkland
Amazing place w excellent service, food and staff. Alberto was our server and absolutely did not disappoint. Please give these folks a try…. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michele
We loved this restaurant. The food is fresh and tastes amazing and is presented beautifully. The staff are so friendly, happy and helpful. We need more restaurant like this!
Natalie Gunning
I can't speak highly enough about this restaurant! A concierge at our hotel recommended it and I'm so glad she did! From the atmosphere, great wait staff and fantastic food everything was great! To top it off, one of the employees stood outside with my friend and I while we waited for our ride share to ensure we were ok. Will 10000% come back next trip to Vegas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmin Fathi
i went a few weeks ago and seriously believe it was the best pasta i have ever had !! service was great, staff was friendly, and food was delicious. we ordered the bolognese and signature cestino and both were 10/10.
This is, by far, and according also to other colleagues much more experienced in San Diego social life, the best [Italian] restaurant in the area. Staff is very nice to all clients, and are reasonable fast. The food feels very authentic (I only say this because I don't have enough experience of eating in Italy, but judging against all those resturants found anywere in Europe, it is wildly good!) and the price is also quite ok, for the context of San Diego. All in all, the best eating location I could find in this great city. Enjoy...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Schneider
A fantastic Italian experience in San Diego! What a wonderful time it was. Our server was very friendly, he even chose an entree for our friend and left it a surprise! The mozzarella rolls were awesome, as well as the homemade focaccia with prosciutto! Our entrees were very good, and very filling! I left here very satisfied with all aspects of my meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando Franco
Usually a 4.8 review with over 1,000 reviews is rare. Could be bots or could be delicious, luckily for me it was delicious, the servers are great and the food was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and come visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Agnieszka Switala
Delicious Porcini Ravioli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelleen Inglett
Always love coming to this restaurant! The best pasta in SD! Juliano was a great server and we have always had great service there. The owner is super friendly and we see him every time we come which is rare these days and always nice to see!
It's a small place, so tight seating and noise level were noted, but the quality of the food and service made up for it! It was a great meal!
Wonderful and thoughtful service. Alberto was a gentleman. The rib stuffed ravioli is AMAZING!!! Worth every penny.
Food was amazing. Ordered meatballs, the pistachio pesto and short rib raviolis. Everything was delicious and fresh. Service was great. We will definitely be back.
We had a wonderful experience, sitting outside with a bottle of wine and a plate of delicious pasta. We went to dinner with a good friend and had so much fun!
We absolutely loved our dinner at Monzu in the Gaslamp! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff struck the perfect balance of being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We started with the tartare di tonno, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful—an excellent beginning to the meal. The housemade focaccia deserves a special mention: airy, perfectly seasoned, and quite possibly the best I’ve ever had. For the main course, I enjoyed the bucatini all’amatriciana. The pasta was clearly house-made, cooked to perfection, and the sauce had that authentic depth of flavor that only true Southern Italian cooking delivers. We finished with an affogato, which was the ideal ending—simple, rich, and satisfying. Monzu offers authentic Southern Italian fare with genuine hospitality, and everything we tried reflected both freshness and craftsmanship. I would 100% return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable Italian dining experience in San Diego.
Absolutely one of our favorite places for a quiet dinner together or when family is in town. Great service and excellent food. A treasure for our neighborhood.
Amazing place w excellent service, food and staff. Alberto was our server and absolutely did not disappoint. Please give these folks a try…. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved this restaurant. The food is fresh and tastes amazing and is presented beautifully. The staff are so friendly, happy and helpful. We need more restaurant like this!
I can't speak highly enough about this restaurant! A concierge at our hotel recommended it and I'm so glad she did! From the atmosphere, great wait staff and fantastic food everything was great! To top it off, one of the employees stood outside with my friend and I while we waited for our ride share to ensure we were ok. Will 10000% come back next trip to Vegas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i went a few weeks ago and seriously believe it was the best pasta i have ever had !! service was great, staff was friendly, and food was delicious. we ordered the bolognese and signature cestino and both were 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is, by far, and according also to other colleagues much more experienced in San Diego social life, the best [Italian] restaurant in the area. Staff is very nice to all clients, and are reasonable fast. The food feels very authentic (I only say this because I don't have enough experience of eating in Italy, but judging against all those resturants found anywere in Europe, it is wildly good!) and the price is also quite ok, for the context of San Diego.
All in all, the best eating location I could find in this great city.
Enjoy...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fantastic Italian experience in San Diego! What a wonderful time it was. Our server was very friendly, he even chose an entree for our friend and left it a surprise! The mozzarella rolls were awesome, as well as the homemade focaccia with prosciutto! Our entrees were very good, and very filling! I left here very satisfied with all aspects of my meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Usually a 4.8 review with over 1,000 reviews is rare. Could be bots or could be delicious, luckily for me it was delicious, the servers are great and the food was fantastic.
Do yourself a favor and come visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Porcini Ravioli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always love coming to this restaurant! The best pasta in SD! Juliano was a great server and we have always had great service there. The owner is super friendly and we see him every time we come which is rare these days and always nice to see!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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