Mona Lisa Mare E Monti

414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
(415) 398-1300

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Pappardelle Al Cinghiale
Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe
Linguine Alle Vongole
Octopus Carpaccio
Calamari Fritti
Burrata Fresca
Grill Octopusy
Caprese Salad
Tuna Tartar
Caesar Salad

Menu

Antipasto
Polpo
Spaniard octopus grilled with 'Nduja and over a cannellini bean purée. (Pulpo español a la parrilla con 'Nduja, sobre un puré de frijoles cannellini.)
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, shrimp, fish, peperoncino, and served with saffron aioli. (Calamares fritos, camarones, pescado, peperoncino, servido con alioli de azafrán.)
Capesante
Scallops, with porcini mushrooms, crispy salami, and truffle oil. (Vieiras, con champiñones porcini, salami crujiente y aceite de trufa.)
Octopus Carpaccio
Thinly sliced octopus, with arugula, berry capers, over red onion, and Kalamata olive purée. (Pulpo en rodajas finas, con arúgula, bayas de alcaparras, sobre cebolla roja y puré de aceitunas Kalamata.)
Bruschetta Trio
Three types of bruschetta. (Tres tipos de bruschetta.)
Fresh Burrata
Imported burrata served with mixed peperonata. (Burrata importada servida con peperonata mixta.)
Cozze E Vongole
Mussels and clams sautéed in white wine and a light tomato sauce. (Mejillones y almejas salteados con vino blanco y una ligera salsa de tomate.)
Antipasto di Calabria
Spicy coppa, soppressata, and prosciutto with pecorino romano. (Capicola picante, soppressata, prosciutto con pecorino romano.)
Tuna Tartar
Diced Ahi tuna, avocado, cucumber, and with homemade lime dressing. (Cubos de atún aleta amarilla, aguacate y pepino, con aderezo casero de lima.)
Seafood Tower (Serves Two)
Oysters, lobster tails, shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and octopus.

Salads (Ensaladas)
Caesar Salad
Anchovy fillet, romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese, and croutons. (Filete de anchoa, lechuga romana, aderezo César casero, cubierto con queso parmesano y crotones.)
Barbabietole Salad
Sliced beets, goat cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, baby kale, and topped with roasted pine nuts. (Remolacha en rodajas, queso de cabra, aceite de oliva, vinagre balsámico, col rizada bebé, cubierta con piñones tostados.)
Caprese Salad
Mozzarella di buffalo, heirloom tomato, and basil. (Mozzarella di bufala, tomate reliquia y albahaca.)
Mista Salad
Baby greens salad, fresh pears, caramelized walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese with raspberry vinaigrette. (Ensalada de vegetales bebés, peras frescas, nueces caramelizadas, queso Gorgonzola con vinagreta de frambuesa.)
Ruchetta Salad
Arugula salad, fresh fennel, Kalamata olives, and oranges. (Ensalada de arúgula, hinojo fresco, aceitunas Kalamata y naranjas.)

Vegetarian (Vegetariano)
Gnocchi Al Tartufo
Homemade potato gnocchi shaved black truffle and topped with truffle oil. (Gnocchi de papa casero, trufa negra rayada, cubierto con aceite de trufa.)
Orecchiette con Cime di Rape
Orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe and pecorino romano. (Pasta orecchiette con brócoli rabé y pecorino romano.)
Spaghetti Chitarra E Pomodoro
Homemade spaghetti chitarra, in a pomodoro sauce. (Spaghetti chitarra casero, en salsa pomodoro.)
Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe
Homemade tonnarelli pasta with Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper. (Pasta tonnarelli casera con queso parmesano y pimienta fresca molida.)
Linguine Al Pesto
Homemade pesto sauce with cherry tomato and burrata. (Salsa de pesto casera con tomates cherry y burrata.)

Monti
Pollo Leonardo
Chicken involtini stuffed with asparagus, prosciutto, fontina cheese topped with rosemary, white wine sauce served with mashed potatoes, and chef's vegetables. (Pollo involtini relleno de espárragos, prosciutto y queso fontina cubiertos con romero y salsa de vino blanco servidos con puré de papas y vegetales del chef.)
USDA Prime Ribeye
12 ounces ribeye, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal chef's vegetables. (Bife de 12 ounces, servido con papa asada y vegetales de temporada del chef.)
Agnello
Grilled rack of lamb, topped with Italian herb sauce over seasonal chef's vegetables, and polenta. (Costillar de cordero a la parrilla, cubierto con salsa de hierbas italianas sobre vegetales de temporada del chef y polenta.)
Tagliata di Manzo
12 ounces New York steak, sliced served with caramelized onions in a red wine reduction, and roasted potatoes. (Bistec New York de 12 oz, en rodajas servido con cebollas caramelizadas en una reducción de vino tinto y patatas asadas.)
Filetto di Maiale
Pork tenderloin medallions, wrapped in pancetta topped with red wine reduction sauce over mashed potatoes, and seasonal chef's vegetables. (Medallones de lomo de cerdo, envueltos en panceta y cubiertos con salsa de reducción de vino tinto sobre puré de papas y vegetales de temporada del chef.)
Angus Filet Mignon
8 ounces filet and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal chef's vegetables. (Filete de 8 ounces, servido con puré de papa y vegetales de temporada del chef.)
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina (Serves Two)
24 ounces of Porterhouse steak, with a side of roasted potato, and seasonal chef's vegetables. ((Para dos personas) bistec Porterhouse de 24 ounces, con guarnición de papas asadas y vegetales de temporada del chef.)

Mare
Salmone
Grilled wild king salmon, on a bed of wild rice, and carrot purée. (Salmón salvaje real a la parrilla, sobre un lecho de arroz silvestre y puré de zanahoria.)
Lobster Tail (Cola de Langosta)
Grilled and served with prawns in a lobster bisque sauce. (A la parrilla, servido con langostinos en salsa de bisque de bogavante.)
Prawns Sautéed (Salteado de Langostinos)
Sautéed with artichoke hearts and asparagus. (Salteado con corazones de alcachofa y espárragos.)
Zuppa di Pesce (Cioppino)
Mussels, clams, calamari, prawns, and with a filet of fish in pomodoro sauce. (Mejillones, almejas, calamares y langostinos, con un filete de pescado en salsa pomodoro.)
Branzino Al Cartoccio
Whole branzino, steamed with white wine, and seasonal chef's vegetables. (Branzino entero, cocido al vapor con vino blanco y vegetales de temporada del chef.)
Sogliola
Seared with capers, and lemon, served with mashed potatoes, and seasonal chef's vegetables. (Salteado con alcaparras, limón, servido con un puré de papas y vegetales de temporada del chef.)
Tuna Steak (Bistec de Atún)
8 ounces sliced ahi tuna, topped with mango, red onion, shallots, and cherry tomatoes. (8 oz de atún ahi rebanado, cubierto con mango, cebolla roja, chalotas y tomates cherry.)

Pasta con Pesce
Paccheri Pasta Al Salmone Pasta
Homemade paccheri pasta with salmon, salmon roe, and in a light pomodoro cream sauce. (Pasta paccheri casera con salmón, huevas de salmón, en una ligera salsa de crema pomodoro.)
Saffron Tonnarelli Pasta
Homemade saffron tonarelli, crab meat, pancetta, arugula, white wine, and topped with lemon zest. (Tonarelli de azafrán casero, carne de cangrejo, panceta, arúgula, vino blanco, cubierto con ralladura de limón.)
Linguine Alle Vongole Pasta
Homemade linguine pasta with clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and in a white wine sauce. (Pasta linguine casera con almejas, aceite de oliva extra virgen, ajo, en salsa de vino blanco.)
Bigoli Frutti di Mare Pasta
Homemade bigoli pasta with prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, and cherry tomatoes. (Pasta bigoli casera con langostinos, mejillones, calamares, almejas y tomates cherry.)
Paccheri Florese Pasta
Homemade paccheri pasta, sliced shrimp, calamari, and spicy pomodoro sauce. (Pasta paccheri casera, camarones en rodajas, calamares, salsa pomodoro piccante.)
Spaghetti Nero di Seppia Pasta
Homemade squid ink spaghetti, with baby scallops, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes. (Espaguetis caseros de tinta de calamar, con vieiras pequeñas, langostinos y tomates cherry.)
Tonno Puttanesca Pasta
Homemade linguine pasta with tuna, olives, capers, and in a pomodoro sauce. (Pasta linguine casera con atún, aceitunas, alcaparras, en salsa pomodoro.)

Pasta con Carne
Bigoli Carbonara Pasta
Homemade bigoli pasta with guanciale, eggs, and pecorino romano. (Pasta bigoli casera con guanciale, huevos y pecorino romano.)
Fusilli Calabrese Pasta
Hand rolled fusilli pasta in a bolognese sauce. (Pasta fusilli enrollada a mano en salsa boloñesa.)
Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Pasta
Homemade pappardelle pasta in an 8-hour slow-braised wild boar shoulder. (Pasta pappardelle casera en un hombro de jabalí braseado a fuego lento durante 8 horas.)
Bucatini Amatriciana Pasta
Homemade bucatini pasta with guanciale, pecorino cheese, and in a pomodoro sauce. (Pasta bucatini casera con guanciale, queso pecorino, en salsa pomodoro.)
Spinach Pappardelle Funghi E Salsiccia Pasta
Homemade spinach pappardelle pasta with porcini mushroom, homemade sausage, and in a light pomodoro sauce. (Pasta pappardelle de espinacas casera con champiñones porcini, salchicha casera, en una salsa pomodoro ligera.)
Paccheri Pasta
Fresh paccheri pasta served with prosciutto, porcini mushrooms, and truffle oil. (Pasta fresca paccheri servita con prosciutto, champiñones porcini y aceite de trufa.)

Contorní
Mashed Potatoes (Puré de Papas)
Roasted Potatoes (Papas Asadas)
Polenta

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Recent Reviews

The Lum and Shim family had a remembrance reunion at Mona Lisa Mare Monte and we were treated like royalty and the food fresh, plentiful and deliciously prepared. Our ages ranged from 18 to 90 years old and all were satisfied. Mauricio, the owner, brought my 95 year old Mother and bouquet of flowers with his condolences for my Father’s passing. Ciro our waiter and Bobi our favorite bartender helped with booking and menu choices. The seafood tower and tomahawk steaks were impressive...
August 2025
Went here after walking around Chinatown. The front staff was very welcoming. When we went to the bar we were greeted by Bobby, who was AMAZING!!! Best bartender ever!! He was funny and inclusive, his drinks were perfectly poured and he made our night. Thank you for such a good time!!
August 2025
There is a consistency with the reviews of the food being Bland...The ambience was lovely and the service was great unfortunately, for an Italian restaurant, how could they go wrong on a Pesto dish? It was bland. My friend and I had a craving for Pesto and ordered the same dish. When I took a first bite I thought to myself, it was very bland. I took a look at my friends reaction and she said exactly what I said! When we spoke to the server and hostess regarding our dish their...
July 2025

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Mona Lisa Mare E Monti

414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-1300