Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant

What An awesome restaurant the best veal in town great atmosphere private owners are the best. They really care about a fabulous experience. A true hidden gem 🍷🎉

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a rather small local Italian restaurant hidden at the back of a building in The Meadows. There are no signs visible from the street announcing the existence of the restaurant let alone one directing you to the entrance. You’ll need to rely on Google Maps to find the place. You definitely want to call for a reservation as the place is small.

Parking: There is a large common parking lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana

Absolutely perfect!!!

As an ex Chef, I am very aware of what it takes to pull off food this good. Fresh ingredients, a love for cooking and putting in the extra mile. I had veal, my dad had eggplant parm. Food was perfect, service spot on, atmosphere intimate. It’s not a big commercial operation, very hands on, from scratch. Worth a try!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful evening. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Marissa was attentive and concerned about every aspect of our dining experience. Per my husband who is a pasta aficionado, this is the only place that knows how to cook pasta in Florida. The cheesecake is light and airy. We’ll be back! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Vieal Saltimbocca

This place was absolutely great food was amazing and service was on point

Parking: Easy parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna

Amazing people, food, and managment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An exceptional experience at a family owned and managed Italian restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Missy was our server - lovely and charming + great service - food was outstanding, I had steak tip mushroom ravioli and my wife had chicken parm - overall lovely experience and cool little neighborhood

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just had our anniversary dinner there and everything was fantastic! Glennie (probably spelled wrong) was a wonderful server for our group and all of our food was delicious! Our appetizers (calamari, artichoke and salad) were all tasty along with everyone’s dinner from veal to seafood to cannelloni. And dessert was great too…lemoncello cake and tiramisu! Thank you for a wonderful, fun celebration!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Seafood Fra Diavolo

We couldn't get a reservation last year. Everyone bragged how good it was. This we got right in. Well I know why, food wasn't good, and yes the crouton was hard. There was 3 of us no one was happy. Maybe Wednesday is just a bad night for mona

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

I was able to secure a reservation for us at this restaurant, which typically requires booking a week in advance, but fortunately, someone canceled. I must say, the food was absolutely amazing, and I would definitely dine there again on my next visit to town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Fra Diavolo

Lovely restaurant, great service, and delicious Italian food. We love it here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A quaint little Italian restaurant, the owners have brought a little bit of Italy to Sarasota. Great food, great service and a friendly atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Ravioli, Fried Calamari, Caesar Salad

A hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vieal Saltimbocca

Authentic, comforting, classic Italian food - cooked and served by a wonderful family! They do an amazing job feeding large parties as well. This is my go-to spot for Italian food in Sarasota!

Dietary restrictions: Knowledgeable & attentive to dietary restrictions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Ravioli, Cheese Tortellini Bolognese, Lasagna, Veal Parmigiana, Caesar Salad, Grilled Salmon Salad, Pollo Parmigiana