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Il Monello, New York, NY

Il Monello

4.8 (199)
$50 and over
Italian
337 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017-7326

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Chabla
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 199 people are saying

Il Monello 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Monello stands out as a "neighborhood gem" offering "amazing food" and "amazing service." Patrons appreciate its "elegant" setting and "delicious" cuisine, making it perfect for both special occasions and regular dining. With a "knowledgeable staff," the restaurant ensures a "great experience" despite some noise concerns.

199 Reviews
  1. Georgia VIP

    New York City147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent. The service impeccable. And while pricey well worth it.

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  2. Friedland VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food never diapoints. The service is excellent. It’s a true neighborhood gem in the style of a restaurant in Italy.

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  3. Diane

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited menu but good wine list. I expected the good to be better.

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  4. TurtleBayResident VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an elegant restaurant with excellent food and service. A wonder feature of the Turtle Bay/United Nations neighborhood. A great venue for special occasions as well as for regular dining out.

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  5. Joyce VIP

    New York City106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great neighborhood place, and it is also good for special occasions.

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  6. Carmen VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant since they are part of our neighborhood tradition for fine Italian dinning with a very knowledgeable staff who provide great service seamlessly. My favorite liquor and wines are always available to further enrich the experience.

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  7. Jeff VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal in a neighborhood gem. Lovely decor and delicious food! Eager to return…

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  8. Eric VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very authentic and amazingly fresh. The wine and staff were top notch.

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  9. Ralph VIP

    New York City677 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.

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  10. Wanda

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service!!! Staff was completely polite and friendly. The food OMG! I would like to go there again!

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FAQs

Il Monello offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 675-7491.

Il Monello is rated 4.8 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Il Monello

337 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017-7326

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Chabla
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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