Always a great time! Food delicious! Staff very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuscany Porterhouse, Calamari Fritti, Tiramisu, Scarpariello, Veal Chop Parmigiana, Veal Chop Milanese, Mushroom Risotto with Shrimp
Matt M
I ordered one of the specials… $62! I’m not a big spender so if I hadn’t ordered a special and if I’d seen this on the menu as priced, we probably wouldn’t have come here. Still upset about this and will always ask how much a special costs in the future
Afrim S
Great food and service; ask for Ciro once there
Kid-friendliness: Ask for Ciro
Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Salmon Steak, Veal Chop Parmigiana, Lamb Chops
Esther Sofie
great! super nice staff and delicious food :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Watson
Excellent old style Italian on the east side
Scott Laine
It's not often that I find myself looking for a place to eat in Midtown on the East Side, but I am happy to report that I now have my new go-to.
Il Monello is a small Italian restaurant that feels like a place where if you go once a month, they will still remember what you ordered the last time.
After being redirected down 49th Street because of UN closures, my wife and I glanced at the menu and decided to sit outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
When we arrived, there were several tables outside, but most were taken by the time our food arrived. It's popular with the diplomatic core, and as global travelers, I know they know a good thing when they find it.
We ordered the calamari, clams regatta, and carpaccio, which were all delicious. We had a couple of glasses of Sancerre, and everything was perfect.
We plan to return with friends for dinner and sit inside. There is a front room and a back room. Both are lovely, but the back room has no windows, so it is best if you are looking for an intimate experience.
There is a small bar, too, which is strategically separated from the dining room by a small wall.
This little spot is punching way above its weight class, and I can't wait to see what dinner is like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Joseph
Always an exceptional experience including food and service. Dining with a friend from out of town, desired Italian within a dining room that allowed for conversation. A true neighborhood gem that should be on more destination lists.
Irane Decosta
Small wine pour
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Georgia
If you want to feel that you are sitting in Italy having a leisure lunch or dinner, come here! A little pricey but everything is cooked to perfection: light homemade pasta with balanced sauces, grilled asparagus, , old world service, tables outside—just a delight!
Joe Rudovic
My 1st Time There , what a Great Experience.. Food was Amazzzing, Service Amazzing Eddie was Great My Favorite New Place Great Job
Wonderful dinner at Il Monello. The beet salad, linguine with clams and lava cake were all delicious. The service was outstanding:, too. It's a bit out of the way, but definitely worth seeking out for the exceptional experience.
Maria Barreto
Welcoming and charming atmosphere. The lighting and usage of space was lovely. My meal and fine wine was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster S
Anthony Brennan
If you're looking for "The Best Of The Best" look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damon Rambalski
Eddie is the man always greets you with a smile the staff is friendly food is delicious and cozy atmosphere my new go to place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benny Rodriguez
Server took our order and once food arrived never saw him again until the end... food was very good
Always a great time! Food delicious! Staff very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuscany Porterhouse, Calamari Fritti, Tiramisu, Scarpariello, Veal Chop Parmigiana, Veal Chop Milanese, Mushroom Risotto with Shrimp
I ordered one of the specials… $62! I’m not a big spender so if I hadn’t ordered a special and if I’d seen this on the menu as priced, we probably wouldn’t have come here. Still upset about this and will always ask how much a special costs in the future
Great food and service; ask for Ciro once there
Kid-friendliness: Ask for Ciro
Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Salmon Steak, Veal Chop Parmigiana, Lamb Chops
great! super nice staff and delicious food :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent old style Italian on the east side
It's not often that I find myself looking for a place to eat in Midtown on the East Side, but I am happy to report that I now have my new go-to.
Il Monello is a small Italian restaurant that feels like a place where if you go once a month, they will still remember what you ordered the last time.
After being redirected down 49th Street because of UN closures, my wife and I glanced at the menu and decided to sit outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
When we arrived, there were several tables outside, but most were taken by the time our food arrived. It's popular with the diplomatic core, and as global travelers, I know they know a good thing when they find it.
We ordered the calamari, clams regatta, and carpaccio, which were all delicious. We had a couple of glasses of Sancerre, and everything was perfect.
We plan to return with friends for dinner and sit inside. There is a front room and a back room. Both are lovely, but the back room has no windows, so it is best if you are looking for an intimate experience.
There is a small bar, too, which is strategically separated from the dining room by a small wall.
This little spot is punching way above its weight class, and I can't wait to see what dinner is like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Always an exceptional experience including food and service. Dining with a friend from out of town, desired Italian within a dining room that allowed for conversation. A true neighborhood gem that should be on more destination lists.
Small wine pour
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
If you want to feel that you are sitting in Italy having a leisure lunch or dinner, come here! A little pricey but everything is cooked to perfection: light homemade pasta with balanced sauces, grilled asparagus, , old world service, tables outside—just a delight!
My 1st Time There , what a Great Experience..
Food was Amazzzing, Service Amazzing
Eddie was Great
My Favorite New Place
Great Job
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful dinner at Il Monello. The beet salad, linguine with clams and lava cake were all delicious. The service was outstanding:, too. It's a bit out of the way, but definitely worth seeking out for the exceptional experience.
Welcoming and charming atmosphere. The lighting and usage of space was lovely. My meal and fine wine was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster S
If you're looking for "The Best Of The Best" look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie is the man always greets you with a smile the staff is friendly food is delicious and cozy atmosphere my new go to place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Server took our order and once food arrived never saw him again until the end... food was very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
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