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Mona Lisa Mare e Monti, San Francisco, CA

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

4.3
4.3
179 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3929

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • SPRING SF RESTAURANT WEEK 2025

    US$60.00 per person

    4 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
    This Spring, Chef Jesus Orozco will be preparing a three coursed locally sourced meal for $60 a person! Each customer will have the choice of one of the following; Antipasto, Choice of Entree and Choice of dessert. Antipasto- Bruschetta Mare e Monti= toasted baguette, sliced pears, prosciutto, Mascarpone cheese and caramelized walnuts. Barbabietole= Thinly sliced beets, goat cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, baby kale, pine nuts. Beef Carpaccio= Thinly sliced beef, berry capers, arugula, radish and parmesan cheese. Choice of Entree Lobster Linguine= Half Lobster, homemade linguine, cherry tomatoes and Dungeness crab meat. Truffle gnocchi= Potato gnocchi, shaved black truffle, topped with truffle oil. Paccheri Ripieni= Stuffed Paccheri with pork, beef and chicken, in pink sauce. Halibut= Seared CA Halibut, lemon olive oil, fava bean puree and side veggies. Tagliata di Manzo= 12oz New York steak, red wine reduction and roasted potatoes. Pollo Leonardo=Stuffed Chicken with fontina cheese, prosciutto and asparagus, topped with rosemary white wine sauce. Choice of Dessert Tiramisu Orange Tiramisu Panna Cotta

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti is a cherished San Francisco gem for Italian dining, noted for its "delicious homemade pasta" and "warm, inviting atmosphere." The staff is praised for making guests feel like family, offering "outstanding service" and a "friendly, attentive" experience. A must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine.
179 Reviews
  1. Kelly VIP

    Hawaii13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mona Lisa Mare E Monti has become our go-to San Francisco restaurant for Italian food. The dishes are delicious and beautifully presented. The wait staff engage with us warmly as if we are family. Shout out to Ilario and Rico!!!

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  2. Nicole

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing all around and impeccable food. Will definitely be returning.

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  3. Shelly

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Homemade pasta was extra special, loved eating there 

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  4. John

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chiapino was outstanding with octopus side dish The service was outstanding professional and helpful We will go back for other items on the menu A professional chef combined with hight quality ingredients

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  5. bethp VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a big group for dinner, the food was delicious from the appetizers, main entrees and desserts. We were given the main menu, where some restaurants would have given us a paired down menu. The service was amazing to boot! Great dining experience

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  6. Deborah

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening! Delicious dinner and charming wait staff.

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  7. Michael

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    50th Anniversary. There were 12 of us. They handled us flawlessly on a very busy night. Service and food were excellent. Watching the fast paced staff was entertaining. High recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Anhel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was the best! Had a great time. They sat us quick even though they were very busy.

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  9. Karissa VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. There’s better spots in north beach for Italian food

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  10. Angelo

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular. Check out my post on Yelp.

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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 4.3 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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