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Mona Lisa Mare e Monti, San Francisco, CA

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

4.2 (191)
$30 and under
Italian
414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3929

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 191 people are saying

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti offers a delightful Italian dining experience in San Francisco. Guests praise the "impeccable food" and "outstanding service," with many noting the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. The restaurant excels at accommodating larger groups, and standout dishes include homemade pasta and the chiapino. A charming spot for special occasions.
191 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I chose this restaurant because the menu had items that I thought my whole family would like. It was me, my wife, and two kids (8 & 10yrs old). While there was something for everyone, the quality of the food was mediocre at best. I had the Whole Branzino and it tasted "off". There restaurant was mostly empty except for us and a large party of 12 people. Apparently the larger party was more important to the staff and we were left waiting much of the night. Additionally and most annoyingly they charged for refills on fountain drinks. I understand charging for soda refills if they are sold by the can, but I've never been to a restaurant that charged for fountain refills. They also made no mention of it in the menu and the staff said nothing when we requested refills. That is beyond penny pinching. A mediocre dinner for 4 (two adults and two kids) should not cost over $315. Maybe it was all the soda.

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  2. Lily

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here for Father’s Day from out of town, so I am not sure if this may have impacted the service provided. However, the place did not seem as busy for the time of our reservation at 7:45 pm. We got sat at a table that seemed to be occupied prior to our seating. That’s not a gigantic problem, although it’s not alright either. The problem was with how long they took to properly set up the table after we were seated, and in addition we had to point out what things were missing from the table set up. For example, we had to point out there was a cup of water from the previous party left over, my mom’s cloth napkin was missing, and my dad had a missing fork. That’s still not enough to make the experience bad, but it already caused some conflicting feelings as we were still waiting to be offered a drink. It took the manager to come out and take a look at the dining area to get a waiter to notice us and offer a beverage (water). After that, it was the kitchen staff who ended up providing us with water. Which is odd to me given that this restaurant is a bit more upscale. I won’t say this is enough to say it was a horrible experience but it’s enough to make it unpleasant. We weren’t really checked up on, and I would expect far more exceptional hospitality for the prices they charge. Especially on Father’s Day to add to that. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration and that the staff be trained up on what things to lookout for when waiting a table.

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  3. Hal VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming. The food was very good and initially the service was as well. A very large party arrived and it was quickly apparent the staff was overwhelmed. Given the opportunity we would go back.

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  4. Brandy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to make our celebratory dinner so special!

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  5. James

    Orange County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We actually ate at the other Mona Lisa across the street, not realizing there were two separate Mona Lisa restaurants.

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  6. Leandro

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Portions sucked but the food was good, nice ambience

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  7. Monina

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited this restaurant to celebrate my daughter's graduation with a party of 12 guests. After everything, including drinks and dessert, the total bill with tip came close to $1,000. However, I can't complain because the food was delicious, well-portioned, and fresh. The service was top-notch, truly deserving of five stars! As a native San Franciscan, I don't frequently rate places so highly. If you're looking for a venue that can accommodate a large group while still allowing for reasonable conversation over amazing food and service, I highly recommend checking this place out.

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  8. Andy

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was extremely slow in the beginning 30 minutes before taking our drink order, but once they did that, service got better for the rest of the meal. Food was good.

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  9. Jim VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area276 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal at MeM. I had the granchio pasta (crab meat and scallops) and my husband had a NY steak. Love it here.

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  10. Norman

    San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The soup of the day and the octopus were an excellent way to start our meal. But the clams and the Carbonara were a big disappointment. We won’t be going back.

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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 4.2 stars by 191 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 reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3929

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vallejo St
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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