RISTORANTE IL MONELLO

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

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   Suzete

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 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 March 15, 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 VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 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 February 27, 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 February 15, 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 City45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 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 January 1, 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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   Joe

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best Italian places I've ever been to according to me, my son and my wife
   

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    michael and janice VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    The mood kind of gets ruined when you’re asked “Do you want to talk or order?” Also rather rudely and loudly asked “Did you hear we have cold seafood salad over your talking?” Yes we heard but first we wanted to enjoy or wine with friends we haven’t seen in 2 yrs. Dinner could wait a bit. Considering there are two other very good restaurants the same road, I’d be a little more courteous.
    

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