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Mona Pasta Bar  - Mona Pasta Bar, Los Angeles, CA

Mona Pasta Bar

4.8
4.8
66 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Mona Pasta Bar

Dinner dishes highlight the marriage of Italian techniques with Southern California ingredients including Pesce Crudo with citrus cured hamachi, kosho beet vinaigrette and hazelnuts, Burrata & Tomato with burrata pugliese, heirloom tomato, pine nuts, pesto and squash blossom, Casarecce with lamb sausage and rapini, Lumache - alla vodka, and a Whole Branzino with caramelized fennel.

The menu is designed for snacking over a glass of wine, sharing with friends and/or enjoying a more coursed out dining experience. Pasta, a focal point of the offerings, will all be made in-house.

The wine list is focused on fun, daring, low-intervention, natural wines to accentuate and complement the food. The primarily Italian focused list with opening selections from Sicily to Puglia will be rotating based on seasonality and availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 814-0094
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer catering! Please contact us at info@monapastabar.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please email info@monapastabar.com
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Unfortunately, we do not have the option to provide valet services, but there's a parking structure conveniently located just across 9th Street. If you're traveling east on 9th Street, go past Broadway and make a right at the first alley you come to—this will lead you directly to the parking structure. Additionally, street parking is available in the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Downtown

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mona Pasta Bar is a charming gem offering an exceptional dining experience with "the best wine, the best pasta, the best tiramisu." Guests praise the delicious, flavorful dishes like cacio e pepe and vongole pasta. The personable staff and cozy ambiance enhance the experience, making it a "new favorite spot."

66 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and quality food. BEST Branzino we've ever had!!!!!

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  2. Eli

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delightful experience, the last stop in our Red Dining Book, and certainly a memorable one. The service was impeccable, above and beyond. Don’t miss the crudo.

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  3. Bryan

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sarah our waitress was amazing! She helped us choose an amazing bottle of wine to share her service was impeccable! Food was on point no complains will definitely be going back before this hidden gem is famous!

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  4. Jessica

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food. I mean absolutely delicious. Caesar salad was one of the best I’ve ever had, Vodka sauce on the pasta was delicious. We also had the baby artichokes (yum!) and the Burrata salad. I’ll gladly eat them all again. 100/10. All pasta made in hose too! My server was so knowledgeable on the wines and let me taste a few until I found the perfect one for my meal-made me feel so welcome. This place is definitely going on the short list of favorite restaurants in downtown.

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  5. Andy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, Outstanding spot for dinner before seeing a show at the Orpheum

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  6. Wendy

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Very small restaurant that fills up quick. The olive oil cake will be in my dreams.

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  7. Adesha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made reservations over a week in advance for this place and was very excited to try it but when I showed up for my 5:30 reservation it was closed. I wish they were more professional and didn’t allow someone to book a reservation for a time slot that wasn’t available. I double checked their hours online and they should have been open according to the hours posted on their website. I’m not sure if I would make the trip back considering the lack of respect for their patrons’ time and resources.

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  8. Jen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and dessert! Excellent happy hour house red and appetizers! Quaint restaurant and great music. Must try it!

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  9. Anil

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Cute and small. Very personable staff who acted as host, server and bartender. Good was deliciousness and full of flavor. Will definitely go back

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, very attentive, overall a great experience.

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FAQs

Mona Pasta Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 814-0094.

Mona Pasta Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mona Pasta Bar

111 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1525

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Unfortunately, we do not have the option to provide valet services, but there's a parking structure conveniently located just across 9th Street. If you're traveling east on 9th Street, go past Broadway and make a right at the first alley you come to—this will lead you directly to the parking structure. Additionally, street parking is available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 814-0094
  • Catering
    We offer catering! Please contact us at info@monapastabar.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please email info@monapastabar.com
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