Monzu Fresh Pasta

455 Tenth Ave, San Diego
(619) 255-5032

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Monzu's Signature Cestino in Parmesan Crisp Bowl
Pistachio & Ricotta Italian Cheesecake
Burrata Prosciutto & Cantalupo Salad
Traditional Tagliatelle Bolognese
Signature Napolitan Scarpariello
Boscaiola Mushroom and Sausage
Burrata & Prosciutto Salad
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Rigatoni Alla Carbonara

Menu

Featured items
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Pappardelle noodles in a tender slow-cooked ground beef and tomato sauce, served with grated cheese.
Rigatoni Alla Carbonara
Homemade fresh rigatoni served with traditional Carbonara: egg yolk, ground pepper, pecorino cheese and crispy guanciale
Neapolitan Meatballs & Crostini
Authentic Neapolitan-style hand made beef meatballs served with homamde crostini bread, marinara sauce and parmigiano cheese.
Cacio and Pepe Ravioloni (Cacio E Pepe Ravioloni)
Ravioli filled with ricotta and cheese, served in a Roman Cacio e Pepe style.
Bruschetta Trio (3 different flavors)
Toasted bread with burrata, prosciutto and truffle oil. Toasted bread with sundried tomatoes and olives tapenade Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes and basil
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant,tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella dish, baked in oven and served with toasted bread

Appetizers
Homemade Focaccia
Homemade focaccia bread
Bruschetta Trio (3 different flavors)
Toasted bread with burrata, prosciutto and truffle oil. Toasted bread with sundried tomatoes and olives tapenade Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes and basil
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant,tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella dish, baked in oven and served with toasted bread
Sicilian Arancini of the day (2 pieces)
Vegetarian Sicilian saffron rice balls of the day. Panko breaded and deep fried, served with homemade marinara sauce
Truffle fries
Potato fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese
Neapolitan Meatballs
Salsiccia Fries
Deep-fried potato fries with Italian mild sausage and melted mozzarella
Homemade Garlic Bread and Italian Olives

Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, caesar dressing, and homemade croutons.
Roman Artichoke Salad
Julienne artichoke, arugula, green olives, and shaved Parmesan.
Burrata and Prosciutto Salad
Burrata cheese, imported prosciutto, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze.

Italian Style Flatbreads
Margherita
Red sauce, mozzarella, basil, and grated cheese. Made with authentic Roman style pinsa dough.
Pinsa E Fichi
Prosciutto, fig spread, burrata, argula, and balsamic glaze. Made with authentic Roman style pinsa dough.
The Veggie (Vegan)
Sundried tomato tapenade, olives, artichoke

Meats
Neapolitan Meatballs & Crostini
Authentic Neapolitan-style hand made beef meatballs served with homamde crostini bread, marinara sauce and parmigiano cheese.

Pasta
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Pappardelle noodles in a tender slow-cooked ground beef and tomato sauce, served with grated cheese.
Rigatoni Alla Carbonara
Homemade fresh rigatoni served with traditional Carbonara: egg yolk, ground pepper, pecorino cheese and crispy guanciale
Puttanesca
Homemade giant fusilli, red sauce, garlic, Castelvetrano olives and capers.
Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe
Classic Roman style Rigatoni in a cheese and black pepper sauce
Scarpariello Piccante Giant Fusilli
Neapolitan cherry tomatoes sauce, with basil, garlic, parmigiano, Calabrian chili
Ligurian Pesto Rigatoni with burrata
Fresh basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, and cheese, served with a scoop of burrata cheese
Porcini and Sausage
Homemade fettuccine with Italian mild sausage sausage, Porcini mushroom, Pecorino fondue and parm cheese.
Busiate Shrimp & Pesto Trapanese
Typical Sicilian pasta dish with almond pesto, shrimp, basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic
Pappardelle al Pomodoro and Beef Meatballs
Homemade fresh bucatini in our signature Tomato sauce, basil, cheese and beef meatballs

Ravioli
Cacio and Pepe Ravioloni (Cacio E Pepe Ravioloni)
Ravioli filled with ricotta and cheese, served in a Roman Cacio e Pepe style.
Short Ribs Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with slow-braised beef short ribs and vegetables, served with our Bolognese sauce and cheese on top.
Pink Sauce Tortellini
Tortellini stuffed with cheese served in a pink cream sauce
Ravioli di Zucca
Ravioli filled with butternut squash and ricotta cheese, served in butter sauce and topped with fresh sage and cheese

Desserts
Tiramisu
Pistachio & Ricotta Italian Cheesecake
Cannoli

Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
San Pellegrino Flavored Sodas
Ginger Beer
Sprite
Unsweetened tea

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Recent Reviews

Monzu is now our go-to downtown quaint Italian restaurant. The food is always and delicious. We appreciate the simple and elegant approach, as it let's the individual elements of the dish really shine. You can tell that everyone at Monzu really cares about the quality and service of their restaurant. Our waiter Alberto was excellent. He could not have been more pleasant and helpful. All of the past dishes we have had have been super tasty, but the tiramisu is off the charts....
April 2025
This is an intimate neighborhood spot. All of the dishes are amazing. Fresh ingredients and unique twist to traditional Italian cuisine. The service is outstanding and they have nice patio seating with heaters making the experience comfortable regardless of the temperatures. A must try!
April 2025
Excellent food and service! We had a large group and they accommodated us on a nicely positioned table that gave us plenty of room for food & great conversation. We had arancini, Cesar salad, the bresaola plate, mozzarella rolls; an assortment of their fresh pastas including a gluten free pasta, ravioli, bolognese, their signature cestino al tartufo; pesto gnocchi and buratta...vegetarians and meat lovers all enjoyed their dishes. Antonio, our server went above and beyond...
April 2025

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Monzu Fresh Pasta

455 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 255-5032