Unfortunately, this restaurant has taken a turn for the worse. The food for everyone in our party there were four of us was extremely salty. The server was rude and nasty. The service left much to be desired. I will not be going back there again.
Joanne B
We would never try to go to this restaurant. They called and cancelled our reservation for 6 people two times with no explanation. We had been there in the past and liked the restaurant, but after two refusals to seat us, we are miffed to understand why. The reservations were both made well in advance which has made this even more of a mystery. We were good customers and we had a group of six people each time. Very poor customer relations!
James M.
Definition of perfection. Mom and pop restaurant where you taste the love. It's perfect in every way.
Deb M
Wait staff was nice, but food quite marginal. Cesar salad arrive with romaine topped w/ parmesan & a single small dab of a spicy hot (!) dressing—side of dressing arrived with same: inedible. Veal piccata arrived with caper berries—edible; side dish was overcooked penne with a very thick tomato sauce. 2nd entree was Shrimp & 2 half-teaspoons of wet cold crab meat; ravioli stuffed with ??, sauced okay. Mini-mini bread underbaked & flavor-free.won’t
adventureawaits917
Excellent food, exceptional service from Marissa. Eggplant rollatini appetizer was amazing. Veal, lobster ravioli and Cavalli entrees were delicious. Charming family atmosphere.
Dean X
Intimate, cozy local Italian restaurant run by authentic Italian American couple x 42 years! A hidden gem!! Serious quality of traditional dishes as well as Chef's Specials! Everything served is made there, even the desserts. Tiramisu & Limoncello cake were fresh, superb! Mmmm, Capri..
Joan S
This little restaurant is a complete surprise. It’s tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood. We had excellent service. I ordered chicken and shrimp in a truffle cream sauce. The meal was wonderful.
Gene G.
We dined at Mona Lisa last night. It's a small, charming restaurant with an appealing view of a lake. Outside seating is available. The menu is brief which is a good sign for a restaurant. Better to serve outstanding fare than to offer dozens of mediocre dishes. The food, atmosphere and service were top notch. Our waitress was friendly and informative. Our busser and assistant server - Maine- was very pleasant and took the time to chat with us at the end of our meal. He made a point of explaining that he was in training and remarked that he wanted to offer great service without hovering over us. He was very complimentary of the owners and encouraged us to dine with them again. Five stars for a five star restaurant.
Mark M.
If you are looking for the best Italian restaurant in America.....you have come to the right place. If you are looking for the best waitress in America...you have come to the right place. Marissa is the number 1 waitress. I even like Mona Lisa better than Katz's Deli in New York.
Debi R.
Small and Intimate and you feel like family. Popped in without a reservation and were lucky to get a table. (Reservations recommended) Try the montepulchiano wine... so good. My salmon with risotto was so good (note to chef-a little less salt please), as was my husband's cavatelli with sausage!The service was impeccable. We finished with coffee( very good) and the ricotta cheesecake (we've had better but was still good).
I've dined here multiple times with my family and the food and service was absolutely amazing the people there are the nicest people you will ever meet and the food taste outstanding!!!!!!!
Jennifer L.
This lovely restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. The environment is charming and welcoming. The menu offers a variety of options. The food is excellent!
B854LCsusanm
We went to a party catered by these folks and it was amazing, so we decided to check out the restaurant in person. We are glad we did. Food was superb. Stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollatini appetizers, lasagna, veal saltimbocca were all delicious. Limoncello cake for dessert. Waitress was friendly and service was great. Only downside is that portions aren’t so big that you have any leftovers to enjoy the next day. Also, please note that there’s a service charge to use credit cards, so bring cash.
Tony D.
Best kept secret in the quite meadows neighborhood. Best Caesar dressing I've ever had. Also the chicken Piccata and chicken Veneto was amazing!
Pamela R.
The fish entree that I had last night was close to being inedible. Part of it was white and flaky while part was grey and slimy. It was served without a starch and the vegetable was 6 or 7 tiny tiny spears of asparagus. Although the bread and dipping sauce was very good, two baskets with 8 tiny bread slices served to a table of 7 was definitely insufficient. When asked for more bread it was not warm. This was my first meal at Mona Lisa and last. Pamela S
Unfortunately, this restaurant has taken a turn for the worse. The food for everyone in our party there were four of us was extremely salty. The server was rude and nasty. The service left much to be desired. I will not be going back there again.
We would never try to go to this restaurant. They called and cancelled our reservation for 6 people two times with no explanation. We had been there in the past and liked the restaurant, but after two refusals to seat us, we are miffed to understand why. The reservations were both made well in advance which has made this even more of a mystery. We were good customers and we had a group of six people each time. Very poor customer relations!
Definition of perfection. Mom and pop restaurant where you taste the love. It's perfect in every way.
Wait staff was nice, but food quite marginal. Cesar salad arrive with romaine topped w/ parmesan & a single small dab of a spicy hot (!) dressing—side of dressing arrived with same: inedible. Veal piccata arrived with caper berries—edible; side dish was overcooked penne with a very thick tomato sauce. 2nd entree was Shrimp & 2 half-teaspoons of wet cold crab meat; ravioli stuffed with ??, sauced okay. Mini-mini bread underbaked & flavor-free.won’t
Excellent food, exceptional service from Marissa. Eggplant rollatini appetizer was amazing. Veal, lobster ravioli and Cavalli entrees were delicious. Charming family atmosphere.
Intimate, cozy local Italian restaurant run by authentic Italian American couple x 42 years! A hidden gem!! Serious quality of traditional dishes as well as Chef's Specials! Everything served is made there, even the desserts. Tiramisu & Limoncello cake were fresh, superb! Mmmm, Capri..
This little restaurant is a complete surprise. It’s tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood. We had excellent service. I ordered chicken and shrimp in a truffle cream sauce. The meal was wonderful.
We dined at Mona Lisa last night. It's a small, charming restaurant with an appealing view of a lake. Outside seating is available. The menu is brief which is a good sign for a restaurant. Better to serve outstanding fare than to offer dozens of mediocre dishes. The food, atmosphere and service were top notch. Our waitress was friendly and informative. Our busser and assistant server - Maine- was very pleasant and took the time to chat with us at the end of our meal. He made a point of explaining that he was in training and remarked that he wanted to offer great service without hovering over us. He was very complimentary of the owners and encouraged us to dine with them again. Five stars for a five star restaurant.
If you are looking for the best Italian restaurant in America.....you have come to the right place. If you are looking for the best waitress in America...you have come to the right place. Marissa is the number 1 waitress. I even like Mona Lisa better than Katz's Deli in New York.
Small and Intimate and you feel like family. Popped in without a reservation and were lucky to get a table. (Reservations recommended) Try the montepulchiano wine... so good. My salmon with risotto was so good (note to chef-a little less salt please), as was my husband's cavatelli with sausage!The service was impeccable. We finished with coffee( very good) and the ricotta cheesecake (we've had better but was still good).
Restaurantji Recommends
I've dined here multiple times with my family and the food and service was absolutely amazing the people there are the nicest people you will ever meet and the food taste outstanding!!!!!!!
This lovely restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. The environment is charming and welcoming. The menu offers a variety of options. The food is excellent!
We went to a party catered by these folks and it was amazing, so we decided to check out the restaurant in person. We are glad we did. Food was superb. Stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollatini appetizers, lasagna, veal saltimbocca were all delicious. Limoncello cake for dessert. Waitress was friendly and service was great. Only downside is that portions aren’t so big that you have any leftovers to enjoy the next day. Also, please note that there’s a service charge to use credit cards, so bring cash.
Best kept secret in the quite meadows neighborhood. Best Caesar dressing I've ever had. Also the chicken Piccata and chicken Veneto was amazing!
The fish entree that I had last night was close to being inedible. Part of it was white and flaky while part was grey and slimy. It was served without a starch and the vegetable was 6 or 7 tiny tiny spears of asparagus. Although the bread and dipping sauce was very good, two baskets with 8 tiny bread slices served to a table of 7 was definitely insufficient. When asked for more bread it was not warm. This was my first meal at Mona Lisa and last. Pamela S