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Monte's Trattoria, New York, NY
Monte's Trattoria, New York, NY
Monte's Trattoria, New York, NY
Monte's Trattoria, New York, NY
Monte's Trattoria, New York, NY

Monte's Trattoria

4.6
4.6
2012 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons.
You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 228-9194
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pietro Mosconi
  • Catering
    Monte's Trattoria is geared to cater any event. Please call (212)228-9194 or email us info@montestrattorianyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Monte's Trattoria you have the option to host your gathering in our intimate private dining room located on the 2nd level This warm and private setting is perfect for all of life's special occasions - family celebrations, corporate events, weddings, etc... Our award-winning Chef Pietro Mosconi will plan with you to create a unique menu catered to fit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Pietro Mosconi: (212) 228-9194
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,B,C,D,E,F,& V trains to West 4th Street/Washington Square Park
  • Entertainment
    Live musicians and guitarists on occasion.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 2,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

2,012 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Fawlty Towers in Village. Not recommendable. We do not understand at all why Eater NY recommends this restaurant.

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  2. LivT

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Food was ok, but not particularly good. For someone who has lived in Italy and eaten Italian food for years, their pasta was mediocre (for an Italian restaurant). Service poor. Employees seemed overwhelmed and tired. All in all, the staff seemed to want us there only to earn money on us and get us out of there as fast as possible.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Monte’s is a gem. As tourists we’re typically taking a stab in the dark! We wanted to eat in the area and settled on Monte’s Trattoria. The food is unquestionably authentic and thankfully so are the staff. The team here know service and they know the restaurant. Hard working people producing great food for over 100 years. Would recommend without question.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful old school Italian restaurant. We booked our pre Comedy Cellar meal here and it did not disappoint. Calamari, filet mignon Marsala, scallops, Panna cotta, Tartufo were all delicious. We’ll be recommending Monte’s to all our friends.

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  5. JanineF

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love everything about Monte’s! Dining here is like being at a friend’s house for dinner - great food, excellent service and a warm atmosphere. See you soon!

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  6. A1inLV

    New Orleans

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, food was delicious and waiters where exceptional.

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  7. pedort

    New York Area

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    this place is a surprising value for an above-average Italian repast in Manhattan Island - while the serving staff are not only quite professional they're really nice folks who seem to genuinely enjoy taking care of you in this vest pocket-sized 105 y/o subterranean trattoria. While consistent food preparation may be slightly off on a busy Saturday night when we were there - the selection of dishes was nice to see. We're looking forward to our next visit there!

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  8. DreS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff, wonderful food. This restaurant did not disappoint.

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  9. Elizabeth

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and our server was incredible. And everything was delicious!

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  10. MadelineP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and servers. Such a quaint and cozy restaurant. Also very loud but I didn’t care. Definitely would recommend if you want some amazing pasta!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going and we went for my boyfriends birthday and the food was amazing and so fresh. Best pasta we’ve had. We will definitely be back again

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  12. JeannetteK

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely service, old New York feel. The wines were good, and the hand made pastas were the best. Get the zabaglione for dessert for something different.

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  13. RS51

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were desperate to find a good restaurant in the Village that was open before 5 p.m. Monte's was it! We had veal and chicken dishes that were excellent. Service was fantastic. Quiet for good conversation. Great atmosphere. If you want an old school restaurant with fantastic value and food, Monte's is it.

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  14. AlixM

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about this place! Very welcoming and accommodating. The baked clams were so delicious, I wanted to order more! Our entire dinner was wonderful and I’d definitely go back the next time I’m in NYC. Even with hundreds of choices, this is a revisit!!! Family owned and genuine!

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  15. TraciS

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply my favorite Italian restaurant. The food is incredible and staff are so warm and accommodating. I have to go there every time I'm in NYC.

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  16. PigBadWolf

    Raleigh

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing does not properly describe the experience we had at Monte's. From the second Tony welcomed us through the door until he bid us goodnight as we walked up the steps and into the street, Monte's was everything we hoped for. Tony's attentiveness to our needs was superb and the food was stellar. We started with the fried zucchini blossoms which kicked off dinner with a crunchy punch of goodness and split a crispy Caesar that was perfectly dressed. I chose the lasagna and wife selected the Tortelloni Montes. Both dishes were beyond fantastic. The evening was capped with the best tiramisu we have ever had. This was by far the best Italian meal we have had outside of Italy and we shall return.

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  17. StephanieB

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time staying in the city and randomly selected this place for dinner based on reviews and how long they have been around. So glad I did. My husband and I feasted on cheese ravioli, meatballs, ceaser salad, and chicken Marsala. We also had espresso martinis and wine that they selected based on what we said we liked. Finally, for dessert the waitress insisted on tiramisu which I normally do not like. She sold me and it was as wonderful as she said it would be. The dinner was absolutely delectable. I highly recommend this for a date or a party of 4.

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  18. Ginger

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our family came for dinner after a long day of sightseeing with 2 teenagers. We wanted to get authentic Italian food in a great neighborhood and this was exactly what we were looking for. It's a bit pricey for the portions but everything was delicious. We had many selections from the menu and everyone loved their choices. This restaurant looks like it opened in the 1960s and hasn't changed at all.

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  19. Alif

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The manicotti was some of the best we ever had! Great job!

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  20. philafoodfamily

    Philadelphia

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal. Party of 8. Amazing waiter. Excellent service. We started with Caesar salad, asparagus, stuffed mushrooms and burrata. All excellent. Highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms! Dinner included lasagna, manicotti, gluten free for one diner and other meat dishes. Wonderful, flavorful old world Italian!! We will definitely return.

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  21. MatthewS

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding. Old school. Feels like family. Enjoyed all and a great part of New York.

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  22. SarahL

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A great dining experience. Food was delicious & the staff let us sit & enjoy (even on a busy Saturday night). The panna cotta & baked artichoke were top notch with cannoli & tortellini very good. I’ve been going to Monte’s for over 40 years & this was a stand out experience.

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  23. Mcleangirl

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow - such a great night! The food was great (as always) and our waitress was AWESOME (dark hair - can't remember her name - I wish I did because she was that great!). We had so much fun and appreciate everything that Monte's is...a Village classic! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal. One of our NYC favorites. Monte’s never disappoints.

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  25. Hoopspoint

    Charleston

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Do not go two days before they close for vacation…Chicken Scarpiello was nothing but chopped up chicken wings with a few small cubes of rubbery white meat..Disgraceful!!!! Port chop with hot cherry peppers ordered medium well, came out rare with a moot point watery tasteless sauce…. We came a long way to one of the old school finest restaurants and got taken over the counter with disgusting food… Extremely disappointed in food….Baked clams were good, gnocchi in Alfredo was watery and tasteless!! Over and out of there…………

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  26. LSharp

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always worth the trip from Jersey. Great food, staff and ambiance.

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  27. carolb

    New York Area

    135 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a pleasure to dine at Monte’s.. very tasty food, charming setting, helpful staff

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  28. PaulA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic New York experience. Great food and service in a neighborhood iconic setting.

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  29. FoodConsigliere

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the city and in a great section of the Village near Soho and Washington Square. The server was helpful with recommendations and perfectly attentive despite it being a very busy place. The ambiance was vibrant more than romantic, with lots of people enjoying themselves. Dishes were well-executed with terrific homemade pasta and several items that you are less likely to see in American restaurants. We for instance had the baked artichoke, which was unusual to us and excellent. Highly recommended whether for date night, with family or for business.

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  30. LizG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Treat yourself during the week to avoid the weekend tourist crowds. Chef Pietro is a treasure, and you can often find him walking around the dining room greeting people, bringing bread right from the oven or suggesting something to eat. The baby artichokes & asparagus parm are incredible. The fresh pasta dishes can't be beat. Top your meal off with their awesome zabaglione - out of this world & the best in NYC.

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  31. LeoG

    London

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This renowed old restaurant has excellent food, service, and ambiance. It is a gem.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The good is authentic and delicious, and the wait staff have been there so long they make you feel like family. I can’t wait to go back.

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  33. CindyM

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Monte's never disappoints. We have been dining at Monte's for years and have sampled a wide variety of their menu items. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff and the owners are always friendly and available. Don't miss this gem!

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  34. SherriC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is unmatched!! Traditional Italian cooking with skill and quality!

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  35. PamM

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really wonderful food and great service. They were very accommodating to our two young kids who also loved the meal. Highly recommend.

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  36. JCM123

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most authentic Italian food...cooked to perfection!

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  37. SallyB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A marvelous place with delicious food and wonderful wine. Bravo!

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  38. ScottieCee

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best place for Italian food. The food is amazing. The service is wonderful. We are never disappointed. Please try Monte's when you are in the area. It's the real deal.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We took my 90 year old mother back to Monte’s for her birthday dinner and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and welcoming! Everything was delicious and the prices are still reasonable. Highly recommended!

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  40. EdmundM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniel is still a great waiter and the food couldn’t be better, even after so many years Monte’s is still one of my favorite restaurants!!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Monte's Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 2012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Monte's Trattoria

97 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,B,C,D,E,F,& V trains to West 4th Street/Washington Square Park
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pietro Mosconi
  • Entertainment
    Live musicians and guitarists on occasion.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 228-9194
  • Catering
    Monte's Trattoria is geared to cater any event. Please call (212)228-9194 or email us info@montestrattorianyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Monte's Trattoria you have the option to host your gathering in our intimate private dining room located on the 2nd level This warm and private setting is perfect for all of life's special occasions - family celebrations, corporate events, weddings, etc... Our award-winning Chef Pietro Mosconi will plan with you to create a unique menu catered to fit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Pietro Mosconi: (212) 228-9194
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