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Recognized as one of the best Italian restaurants in Midtown East NYC, we specialize in dry-aged steaks, handmade pasta, and elegant dining.
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Casual Dining. Price $50 and over. Cuisines Italian. Location 337 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017-7326. Neighborhood Midtown East.
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KF
I happened to walk past here over the weekend and said “lets try this place next week” and boy am I glad I did today. I live in the area and I’m only sad I havent tried it sooner. I’m a new yorker with italian relatives, who also worked as a server for many years at a highly competitive emaculately trained and run restaurant – so trust me when I say, I am a harsh critic. That said .. I have no notes for my experience tonight from start to finish. We were greeted with a warm welcome, seated right away, had our drinks just as quickly as we ordered them, appetizers came out shortly thereafter, we were not at all rushed but also had entrees perfectly timed to come out after we were finished with apps. The service was impeccable. Highly trained staff who all worked seamlessly together with grace and warmth. Knowledgable about the menu and history. Very friendly, helpful, and efficient. Our server even comped our dessert for no reason other than kindness. Now finally for the food .. everything was perfectly executed. The flavors were delicious, temperatures perfect (pastas and soup piping hot, carpaccio chilled), fresh, clearly homemade. The doneness of the pasta was beyond perfect. Al dente perfection. Truly wonderful. Tasted exactly like pasta I had in Italy. I couldn’t reccommend this place more.
… moreAdam Giladi
I think I had one of the best Italian meals ever here! Every dish I had is quality and I would recommend, starting with those baked clams, I dish I get everywhere I go of course! Absolutely must try these lamo chops there prime Colorado dry aged and you can taste the difference in quality in these chops
… moreEmma Nelson
My new fave Italian spot in the city!! It was the best Cacio e Pepe I’ve ever had, and the rest of the food was spectacular as well. The service was incredible and we absolutely loved every minute of our meal here. We will be back!
… moreLouis Ferrante
Taste is involved when eating, but we eat with our eyes too. My wife and I began our Valentine dinner at Il Monello with rose petals leading into the restaurant door and leading to our dinner table that was also sprinkled with them.
Fabiano, our waiter, was exceptional as always, so was my special risotto with lump crabmeat and asparagus. The special dessert, fresh cannoli with the lightest ricotta filling, the perfect compliment to the crisp shell, was the absolute delicious end to a wonderful meal that ended with a long stemmed rose to each lady dinner.
The drink pour was its always generous.
… moreFabiano, our waiter, was exceptional as always, so was my special risotto with lump crabmeat and asparagus. The special dessert, fresh cannoli with the lightest ricotta filling, the perfect compliment to the crisp shell, was the absolute delicious end to a wonderful meal that ended with a long stemmed rose to each lady dinner.
The drink pour was its always generous.
Scott Laine
It’s not often that I find myself looking for a place to eat in Midtown on the East Side, but I am happy to report that I now have my new go-to.
Il Monello is a small Italian restaurant that feels like a place where if you go once a month, they will still remember what you ordered the last time.
After being redirected down 49th Street because of UN closures, my wife and I glanced at the menu and decided to sit outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
When we arrived, there were several tables outside, but most were taken by the time our food arrived. It’s popular with the diplomatic core, and as global travelers, I know they know a good thing when they find it.
We ordered the calamari, clams regatta, and carpaccio, which were all delicious. We had a couple of glasses of Sancerre, and everything was perfect.
We plan to return with friends for dinner and sit inside. There is a front room and a back room. Both are lovely, but the back room has no windows, so it is best if you are looking for an intimate experience.
There is a small bar, too, which is strategically separated from the dining room by a small wall.
This little spot is punching way above its weight class, and I can’t wait to see what dinner is like.
… moreIl Monello is a small Italian restaurant that feels like a place where if you go once a month, they will still remember what you ordered the last time.
After being redirected down 49th Street because of UN closures, my wife and I glanced at the menu and decided to sit outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
When we arrived, there were several tables outside, but most were taken by the time our food arrived. It’s popular with the diplomatic core, and as global travelers, I know they know a good thing when they find it.
We ordered the calamari, clams regatta, and carpaccio, which were all delicious. We had a couple of glasses of Sancerre, and everything was perfect.
We plan to return with friends for dinner and sit inside. There is a front room and a back room. Both are lovely, but the back room has no windows, so it is best if you are looking for an intimate experience.
There is a small bar, too, which is strategically separated from the dining room by a small wall.
This little spot is punching way above its weight class, and I can’t wait to see what dinner is like.
Elli Cherry
I recently had lunch at this amazing Italian restaurant, and let me tell you, it was fantastic! The dish with fresh fish, greens, and shrimp was a standout; it tasted so good! Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. The way they cook their food is impressive—I haven’t had better anywhere else. If you’re into tasty and healthy food, this place is a winner. Plus, the service was excellent. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a great meal, I highly recommend it. I left feeling really happy and content after such a satisfying lunch.
I recommend that place for sure ❤️
… moreI recommend that place for sure ❤️
Benjamin Autieri
A warm family atmosphere, One of the best New York Italian restaurants!! 100% top notch in every single category, you can imagine they’ve cornered perfection . Will start with Gabrielle, the Mixology bartender incredible how she mixes and does her thing to perfection, The entire staff so accommodating. EDWARD AVDYIL thank you for such a dining experience!
… moreWorldTraveller 1960
A reasonable Italian Restaurant with good pasta dishes, average fish dishes, and overpriced meats dishes for the quality meat they serve. The desert menu includes average Cream brulée and sub-par Tiramisu (could hardly tell if there was any Mascappone in it). The coffee is good quality. The olive oil/olives were good quality, the bread less quality.
Servers are kind and conscientious, but spilled soup on me and didn’t even notice when taking away the plate of the person next to me. They would get 3.5 stars if that were possible, and four if they hadn’t spilled the soup on me.
Given the number of quality Italian restaurants in New York City and the hefty price tags this one charges, this one is not good value for money.
… moreServers are kind and conscientious, but spilled soup on me and didn’t even notice when taking away the plate of the person next to me. They would get 3.5 stars if that were possible, and four if they hadn’t spilled the soup on me.
Given the number of quality Italian restaurants in New York City and the hefty price tags this one charges, this one is not good value for money.
O V H
Wow! I wasn’t expecting much and yet I was blown away! The mushroom risotto was so earthy tasting with that mushroom flavor. It was the best. Now I understand why people love risotto. I was never a big fan but now I am! The cacio e pepe is something I have wanted to try for years and here it was delicious. My only complaint is that the food is soooo rich! The portions should be smaller. If you eat the whole plate, you will be sick.
… moreIsaiah Matos
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area, and that’s saying a lot with the competition around this area. The service stands out like a steak house, but the food is the star. The pasta is fresh, the meats cooked to perfection and seafood of the highest caliber. The soft shell crab special on my birthday was quite amazing. If you’re considering Italian in this area, this is the place:
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