Monello

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750 W Fir St

San Diego, CA 92101

+1 (619) 501-0030

http://www.lovemonello.com

Located in San Diego, California, Monello Italian Restaurant offers a taste of Milanese cuisine in the heart of Little Italy. The menu features traditional Milanese street food, pasta cooked in a cheese wheel, and a variety of handcrafted pasta dishes.

Monello is renowned for its unique dining experience, including the famous pasta in the cheese wheel available every night. The restaurant produces over 1000 lbs of organic fresh pasta weekly, providing one of the largest selections of pasta in San Diego.

In addition to its culinary offerings, Monello hosts monthly wine pairing dinners, showcasing wines from different regions of Italy. The restaurant has received accolades such as Best New Restaurant 2013, Best Pizza, and Best Happy Hour, making it a must-visit destination for Italian food enthusiasts.

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4.02,230 reviews

Aly T.

6/20/2025

This braised beef-stuffed gnocchi made for a delicious dinner! I had never had anything like it, and it was amazing. We were able to make a reservation in advance and the workers there were kind...

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Cameron P.

9/1/2025

The cheese wheel pasta was out of this world. I could literally taste the craftsmanship in every bite. Bit of a metallic aftertaste but that's how you know it's an award winning meal. I have no...

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Sage O.

8/26/2025

We had a lunch reservation here on a Saturday and I was surprised it wasn't busy, given I read reviews about needing a reservation. Our server was very nice and provided some recommendations and...

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Bailey G.

7/11/2025

Went for lunch midweek. We were only one of two groups dining in the restaurant. Overall service was solid, our waters was never empty. Our favorite was the gnocchi with the vegan four pepper...

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