Monello Cucina - Mpls

4.4 (712)

$31 to $50

Italian

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Monello Cucina is the contemporary expression of coastal Italian fare. Our restaurant celebrates the cuisine of the Campania region, one that weaves the charm of rustic simplicity with the inherent elegance of fresh ingredients. An extensive wine list and exceptional cocktail program—complete with a house made limoncello—complements a menu that pushes boundaries even as it seeks to preserve tradition. The warm, inviting dining room showcases the graceful style of the region while the approachable staff works to anticipate the diner’s every need.

Executive Chef Mike “YC” DeCamp has created a menu for Monello that features cuisine from the Campania region of Italy. Our menu celebrates the abundance of the farmer’s field and the fisherman’s boat. Standards like fresh pasta and panzanella are offered alongside more adventurous choices, including a razor clam crudo and whole fish for sharing.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast 6:30am - 11am Monday through Friday; 7am - 11am Saturday and Sunday Weekend Brunch 11am-2pm Saturday and Sunday Lunch 11am - 2pm Monday through Friday Dinner 5pm - 10pm Monday through Thursday; 5pm - 11pm Friday and Saturday Sunday Dinner - Mama DeCampo's Pop-up Italian Eatery 5pm - 10pm We will contact you to confirm your reservation and provide additional information regarding our complementary services.
Website
http://www.monellompls.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike DeCamp
Private party facilities
Whatever your event or celebration, we are here to make your special day a truly memorable one. Monello group dining experts are more than happy to create an enhanced dining experience for you and your guests.

Location
1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Cross street
S. 11th Street
Parking details
Complimentary Valet during lunch & dinner.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters*
- Market Price
Carta de Musica$14.00
with Truffled Pecorino, Baby Lettuces and Shaved Vegetables
Grilled Octopus$18.00
with Pine Nuts, Paprika and Grilled Cucumber
Mixed Greens Salad$10.00
with Hazelnuts and Gorgonzola Dolce
Smoked Salmon Tart$12.00
with Horseradish and Dill
Tomato Basil Soup$9.00
with Brioche Croutons and Parmesan

Entrees

Substitute Fries ($2) on any Sandwich

Bucatini all' Amatriciana$9.00
Seared Tuna and Harissa Sandwich*$14.00
with Raw Red Onion and Aioli
Meatball Sandwich$15.00
with Marinara, Mozzarella and Pickled Peppers
Smashed Burger$14.00
with White American Cheese, Pickle and Onion
Grilled Steak Sandwich*$18.00
with Pickled Onion, Gruyere, Tomato, Pickle Aioli on Pretzel Roll
Omelette$12.00
with Sweet Sausage, Goat Cheese and Peppers

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Monello Cucina - Mpls.

4.4

(712)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

712 Reviews

KL
KayL Gold
Phoenix18 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 7, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were expecting the same menu as when we were there the previous time, which was a Sunday. On Sunday, evidently they have a different menu with the items we were hoping to eat again there. Chicken piccata etc. So we were disappointed at the differences in selections. The pasta we had included breaded shrimp in a very light and tasteless sauce. Octopus, beef tenderloin and salad were good.
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LacieL
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I dined here for our 5 year wedding anniversary. Our server, Alex, did an awesome job keeping up but not going too fast with our chefs tasting and wine pairing. He was also super knowledgeable about the food and wine and how they compliment each other. And the food and wine were delicious! 100% would recommend!
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AustinG
Minneapolis1 review
1.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This could be a great restaurant if they fix their mouse problem.
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LeighW
Coastal Georgia7 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely terrible. Portions are really, really small and the prices are way too high. 6 of us went for a business dinner. $340 with one glass of beer/wine each. We stopped at another restaurant on the way back to our hotel because we were all still hungry. RUN AWAY from this place. Total ripoff.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding as was the food. We appreciated the noise level not being too loud
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BobT
Minneapolis57 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mama DeCampo's at Monello, a delightful Sunday Italian supper including red gravy! On Sundays, Monello scoots the regular menu aside and goes old-school Italian down to red checkered table cloths! Classic Italian dishes like chicken parmesan or piccata, accompanied by a delicious chopped Italian salad and warm garlic bread, plus a side of spaghetti with red sauce and to top it off, homemade cannolis for dessert! All for only $29! A deal! There are other dishes to try next time! A totally fun time for family with kids or date night. A couple glasses of chianti and you're set!
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NickM
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a lovely evening dinner at Monello Cucina. The food portions were good, the drink prices moderate, and the service was decent. Our particular waiter was a bit pushy at times but was very knowledgeable about the options and ingredients.
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swede
Minneapolis17 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered from the pre theater menu. I think that was a mistake although the food was fine. There wer four people at our table and all were not happy that we all had to order from the same menu. If we do go back we will order from the main menu.
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Ddmiller1695 Gold
Chicago12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience was excellent. Had oysters - seafood pasta - risotto- broccolini - lobster. Everything was excellent except service. So slow — prepare to be there awhile but food was great!
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Birder Gold
San Francisco169 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had great service at the beginning; however our main course was delayed and there was no apology offered from the server, even when we called a different server( ours was nowhere to be seen) over to ask what happened.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast 6:30am - 11am Monday through Friday; 7am - 11am Saturday and Sunday Weekend Brunch 11am-2pm Saturday and Sunday Lunch 11am - 2pm Monday through Friday Dinner 5pm - 10pm Monday through Thursday; 5pm - 11pm Friday and Saturday Sunday Dinner - Mama DeCampo's Pop-up Italian Eatery 5pm - 10pm We will contact you to confirm your reservation and provide additional information regarding our complementary services.
Website
http://www.monellompls.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike DeCamp
Private party facilities
Whatever your event or celebration, we are here to make your special day a truly memorable one. Monello group dining experts are more than happy to create an enhanced dining experience for you and your guests.

Location
1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Cross street
S. 11th Street
Parking details
Complimentary Valet during lunch & dinner.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Monello Cucina - Mpls

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Oysters*

Carta de Musica$14.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Mixed Greens Salad$10.00

Smoked Salmon Tart$12.00

Tomato Basil Soup$9.00

Entrees

Bucatini all' Amatriciana$9.00

Seared Tuna and Harissa Sandwich*$14.00

Meatball Sandwich$15.00

Smashed Burger$14.00

Grilled Steak Sandwich*$18.00

Omelette$12.00

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable