RISTORANTE IL MONELLO

4.8 (88)

$30 and under

Italian

89 Main St, Peapack and Gladstone, NJ 07934

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Our authentic Italian in Peapack, NJ is prepared by a world-class chef, trained in the traditions of classic Abruzzese cooks. Martino Asagjeka cooks from the heart and takes pleasure in crafting every meal to the very highest standards. He has been a chef for more than three decades, working in some of the finest restaurants and steakhouses in the region, including high-end venues in New York City.

Chef Asagjeka puts the quality of food and the integrity of traditional preparation above all else. He cooks everything to-order using only the best in locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. From making pasta by hand to plating and presentation, everything is as much art as it is cuisine with chef Asagjeka in our kitchen!

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(908) 470-0005
Website
https://ilmonello.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
When you book a party with IL Monello, you’re getting a fine dining experience like no other. We tailor the ambiance of our landmark venue into a setting for your most intimate moments and celebrations.We have dedicated party planning staff to work with you, ensuring every detail of your time with us is right. please call to order at 908-470-0005.
Private party facilities
Looking to host an intimate dinner for close friends in Celebrating a pivotal time in your life with your family? IL Monello welcomes you and aims to provide the ideal atmosphere for your special occasion.We offer accommodations for groups of 10 or more. Our party packages are available by advance request only—please call to order at 908-470-0005.

Location
89 Main St, Peapack and Gladstone, NJ 07934
Area
Peapack-Gladstone
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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What 88 people are saying

RISTORANTE IL MONELLO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Healthy
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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RISTORANTE IL MONELLO offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "great" ambiance, perfect for a quiet meal or family gatherings. Martino and his staff make guests feel like family, with standout dishes like the "fantastic" meatball appetizer. Some guests have noted inconsistencies in service, particularly during busy events.

88 Reviews

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Carol
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The owner/waiter is a very very rude person. We had a 5:30 reservation that we arrived 10 minutes early for. We were looking over our menus for about 5 minutes when he came to the table to inform us that we needed to place our order as he "had a very busy night". He then proceeded to stand there with his pad and poised pen waiting. So unprofessional and unwelcoming. The food was ok - not good enough to overlook this man's attitude. In hindsight, we should have just left.
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Don VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, Martino always goes above and beyond! The food is always the star of the show - We split several appetizers, Meatballs, Salad, Eggplant, Burrata, and Rice Balls - each as equally fantastic! Main's were cooked to perfection and bountiful.
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Suzete
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service!!! Had an awesome time with my friends!! Thank you 😊
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Karl
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was quiet. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Anna31312 VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner last night! Service and food were both amazing. Loved all of the complimentary additions: fresh pecorino cheese from the wheel, zucchini, limoncello! Had delicious pasta and chicken dishes for dinner, and a tiramisu dessert to go. Would love to come back!
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andrea
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! Il Monello is our family favorite!
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William VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place for a nice quiet relaxing meal.
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Bryan VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding. The ambiance is great and perfect for date night or family gatherings.
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Don VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Martino never fails to impress! He and his staff do an excellent job making you feel like family. The meatball appetizer is fantastic!
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Sharon
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I should have read the recent reviews here before dining at Il Monello on New Year’s Eve. We needed a last minute reservation at 7 pm and this was one of the only places available nearby. We have lived in the area for more than 25 years and had never been here. In Peapack, Azzuro has been our “go to.” Upon arrival, I noted that the parking lot was only about 25% full which seemed strange for New Year’s Eve. Inside, less than 50% of the tables were occupied. Upon being seated, we were handed the $100 prix fixe 3 course menu with very limited options. As others have mentioned, this came as a complete surprise as it was not mentioned on Open Table, the restaurant’s own website, or their reservation confirmation phone call earlier in the day. We were headed to another event after dinner and just wanted salad and pasta and weren’t interested in a full 3 course meal nor spending $100 per person. We explained that we were unaware of the “special” menu but Martino rather rudely insisted that we should have known as it it was posted on the website along with the Valentines Day menu. Absolutely not the case! We told Martino we were willing to leave; however, after some pushback, he let us order off the regular menu but told us we had to be “quiet” about it so that the other guests didn’t hear. Not surprisingly, service from this point on was lacking until it was time to pay the bill and leave despite the fact there were several staff members that seemed to be standing around at all times. And, the 2 pasta dishes we ordered were okay but rather bland. Perhaps that is the reason Martino flooded my husband’s dish with fresh ground pepper? No need to tolerate rude behavior, “sketchy” menu/pricing practices, poor service, and mediocre food. There are better options for good BYOB Italian restaurants! We passed Azzuro on the way out and it was still very busy. Hopefully “management” will take note but we will not be back.
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RISTORANTE IL MONELLO is rated 4.8 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 5 times today

89 Main St, Peapack and Gladstone, NJ 07934

Additional information

Area
Peapack-Gladstone
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://ilmonello.com/
Phone number
(908) 470-0005
Catering
When you book a party with IL Monello, you’re getting a fine dining experience like no other. We tailor the ambiance of our landmark venue into a setting for your most intimate moments and celebrations.We have dedicated party planning staff to work with you, ensuring every detail of your time with us is right. please call to order at 908-470-0005.
Private party facilities
Looking to host an intimate dinner for close friends in Celebrating a pivotal time in your life with your family? IL Monello welcomes you and aims to provide the ideal atmosphere for your special occasion.We offer accommodations for groups of 10 or more. Our party packages are available by advance request only—please call to order at 908-470-0005.

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