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Mona Lisa Mare e Monti, San Francisco, CA

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

4.6
4.6
158 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti , in San Francisco, serves classic Italian dishes crafted with top-quality local and seasonal produce in its charming and welcoming eatery. Mare e Monti is located in the Heart of North Beach's Little Italy. Our Restaurant specializes in Authentic Italian Seafood and Steaks. We also offer a variety of different cuts of Pasta's, which are created in house everyday! We are best known for our Bistecca Fiorentina, which is a 24oz porterhouse steak. Our Seafood is brought to use daily by our local Fishermen. Some of our most popular seafood dishes are our Zuppa Di Pesce or our Whole Dungeness Crab plate. We Look forward to seeing you soon, Ciao!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 398-1300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Caterings Available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room Available. Call to reserve. We Have a Gorgeous back Patio that can fit up to 80 people. If you would like to reserve it, please call or email us at 415-398-1300 or 414columbusave@gmail.com. We can create a menu to your budget.
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Vallejo St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus stops at Columbus and Grant, and also at Columbus & Broadway. Both locations are just 1 block away.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti offers a delightful dining experience with a "friendly and expert staff" and "fantastic" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like the Bigoli Frutti de Mare and Tomahawk Chop. The lively atmosphere and attentive service make it a "must stop" in Frisco.

158 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love the Mona Lisa Restaurants in North Beach! From the original one across the street bringing food like your grandma made it to the elevated experience at Mare e Monti, these restaurants from its very active owner on down are just fantastic. We love to go there and can't wait to go back, to either one of them!

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  2. Susan

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It took me awhile to decide whether or not to go to this restaurant for our New Year's Eve dinner. While I read the food is excellent, I kept reading the service was very slow and also read comments about the lines to the restrooms. We decided to go ahead and make a reservation. We walked in and declined the first place they wanted to seat us because it was right by the door. Being that it was cold outside, we did not want to feel the cold air every time someone entered or left the restaurant and we did not want to take the chance of people gathering next to our table as they waited to be seated. The other option was the table right by the bar, right by the restroom and right by where the utensils were kept. We had no other choice and ended up being in the traffic of all the waiters rushing back and forth to serve everyone and we had people lining up for the bathroom and literally standing with their rear ends right next to our table. We even had one lady throwing her hair back right over our table where we were eating. It took more than half an hour for us to get our bread. As for the food, my gnocchi in a truffle sauce was the best gnocchi I have ever had. The orange tiramisu was absolutely delicious. If you go, stick to the pasta dishes. That is where they thrive. The filet mignon was chewy despite one being ordered medium and the other being ordered medium rare. I am glad we tried the restaurant. I feel they were understaffed and it showed as everything was chaotic and rushed. Our waiter, Marco, was fantastic.

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  3. Mehrzad

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I asked to add chicken to my pasta and they said it is not possible lol

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  4. Jennifer

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good and authentic Italian ! A favorite stop when we are in the city ! Delicious !

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  5. Paula

    VIP

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing all around! Authentic Italian from food to service! They make you feel at home and yet a first class customer at the same time. A must visit if in the bay area! We can't wait to return already!

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  6. Irvin

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our second year celebrating our wedding anniversary at this place. Food is always good. Simple dishes elevated and done right. My only complain is our main entree took close to an hour. Good thing we ordered a couple of appetizers and we were taking our time, but an hour wait is a little excessive. This is. it the first time this had happened either. I do commend the servers for checking on us and the hour wait seem less.

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  7. Karen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was treated like a Queen at Mona Lisa Mare e Monti tonight for my Birthday dinner. Giovanni, the waiter, provided the most excellent service; so friendly and professional. And the food! So fresh and delicious, and with such beautiful presentation. This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in North Beach!

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  8. Maryc

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fresh pasta. Very welcoming environment. Highly recommend!

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  9. Milton

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only thing disappointing was that the fish was overcooked. Other than that it was really good

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  10. Leonid

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with comfortable design, nice food

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FAQs

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 398-1300.

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti is rated 4.6 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3929

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Vallejo St
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus stops at Columbus and Grant, and also at Columbus & Broadway. Both locations are just 1 block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 398-1300
  • Catering
    Caterings Available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room Available. Call to reserve. We Have a Gorgeous back Patio that can fit up to 80 people. If you would like to reserve it, please call or email us at 415-398-1300 or 414columbusave@gmail.com. We can create a menu to your budget.
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