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Monello

(619) 501-0030
  • 750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101
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(619) 501-0030
  • Menu
  • Farmers's Market Brunch
    • Cornetto con Frittata Brunch $13

      Homemade croissant stuffed with a zucchini and fontina cheese omelette, with a side of roasted potatoes, and a bombolone of your choice.

    • Cornetto al San Daniele Brunch $13

      Homemade croissant stuffed with prosciutto San Daniele and mozzarella cheese with a side of roasted potatoes, and a bombolone of your choice.

    • Polenta e Uova Brunch $13

      Yellow corn meal polenta, mortadella, 2 sunny side up eggs, fontina and a side salad.

    • Brunch Pizza $16

      Cheese sauce, bacon, spinach and 2 eggs.

    • Patate al Salto Brunch $13

      Roasted potatoes, local sausage, 5 cheese sauce, 3 eggs over easy and a side salad.

    • Omelette Bianca Brunch $13

      Egg white omlette with grilled seasonal vegetables, fontina cheese, and a side of roasted potatoes.

    • Brunch Piadina $13

      Rolled bites of traditional Italian flatbread filled with eggs, Applewood smoked bacon and fontina cheese with arrabbiata sauce and side of roasted potatoes.

    • Monello Yogurt Brunch $11

      Fresh berries, granola and honey.

    • Ricotta Pancakes Brunch $12

      3 pancakes, orange ricotta cheese, fresh berries and maple syrup.

    • Nutella Pancakes Brunch $12

      3 whole wheat pancakes, almonds, banana, nutella and strawberry coulis.

    • Panettone French Toast Brunch $12

      3 slices of panettone, toasted almonds, maple syrup and whipped cream.

  • Brunch Panini al Latte
    • San Daniele and Mozzarella Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich.

    • Soppressata and Fontina Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich.

    • Mortadella and Provolone Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich.

    • Speck and Brie Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich.

    • Caprese Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich with mozzarella, tomato and basil.

    • Frittata Panini $5

      Stuffed mini sandwich with zucchini omelet and Brie.

  • Brunch Sides
    • Applewood Bacon $4

    • Roasted Potatoes $4

    • Spinach $5

    • Sausage $4

    • Fresh Fruit $5

    • Chicken Sausage $4

    • 1 Pancake $5

    • 2 Pancakes $9

  • Brunch Pasticceria
    • Pastry with Crema $4

      Vanilla custard.

    • Pastry with Nutella $4

      Hazelnut cocoa spread.

    • Pastry with Pistachio $4

      Pistachio custard.

    • Pastry with Arance e Canella $4

      Orange and cinnamon jam.

    • Pastry with Fragole e Prosecco $4

      Strawberry and prosecco jam.

    • Pastry with Panna $4

      Whipped cream.

  • Speciali
    • Spaghetti alla Aragosta $35

      Spaghetti, lobster bisque and brandy cream sauce with 1 lb. Maine lobster.

    • Gnocchetti con Midollo $26

      Small handmade spinach gnocchi, beef bone marrow, brown butter and sage sauce.

    • Gnocchi di Zucca $20

      Butternut squash gnocchi and Gorgonzola cream sauce. Vegetarian.

    • Lasagna Monello $20

      Layered spinach pasta, beef ragu, besciamella, mozzarella and Parmigiano.

    • Paccheri ai Funghi $24

      Artisanal paccheri pasta with mushrooms and prosciutto cotto in a cheese sauce.

    • Caramelle $22

      Handmade pasta filled with porcini and black truffle in a truffle cream sauce. Vegetarian.

    • Ravioli di Ossobuco $25

      Handmade ravioli filled with veal ossobuco, marrow, ricotta and Parmesan in a vegetable ragu.

    • Casonesei all Bergamasca $25

      Handmade ravioli filled with beef and pork sauteed with butter, sage and bacon.

  • Antipasti
    • Fritto di Pesce $18

      Lightly breaded and fried calamari, shrimp, octopus, balsamic and spicy aioli.

    • Lobster Bisque $12

      Mildly spicy lobster bisque, sauteed scallops and Parmesan crisp. Gluten free.

  • Verdure
    • Zuppa del Giorno $9

      Soup of the day. Call restaurant for the daily soup selection. Vegetarian.

    • Cicoria All'Aglio $10

      Dandelion greens, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and raspa dura. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Piatto Sano $16

      Arugula, roasted peppers, beets and warm farro. Vegetarian.

    • Carpaccio di Zucchine $12

      Thinly sliced raw zucchine, extra virgin olive oil, mint and mustard sauce and raspa dura. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Verdure alla Griglia $15

      Grilled seasonal vegetables. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Tortino di Cavolfiore Stellato $12

      Romanesco souffle with raspa dura cheese sauce. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Side Mista $6

      Seasonal greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Caesar Monello $9

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, herb croutons and Parmesan crisp.

  • Fai Da Te
    • Pasta Monello $19

      Marinara, cream and Applewood smoked bacon.

    • Pasta con Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino $18

      Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pureed fresh fresno, jalapeno peppers and toasted bread crumbs. Vegetarian.

    • Ragu Pasta $20

      Grandma's style all beef red meat sauce.

    • Pasta Carbonara $19

      Bacon, pecorino, eggs and black pepper.

    • Pasto con Cacio e Pepe $17

      Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, pecorino and raspa dura. Vegetarian.

    • Pasta Arrabbiata $16

      Marinara, garlic, chili flakes and jalapeno. Vegetarian.

  • Pasta con Pesce
    • Lasagna di Pesce $25

      Layered pasta, shrimp, scallops, cod, zucchini and lobster bisque besciamella.

    • Spaghetti Neri con Polipo $22

      Black squid-ink spaghetti, mildly spicy lobster bisque sauce and sauteed octopus.

    • Spaghetti alle Vongole $22

      Homemade spaghetti, clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and parsley.

    • Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare $26

      Homemade spaghetti served with mussels, clams, calamari, bay scallops and a large prawn in a mildly spicy red sauce.

    • Spaghetti di Zafferano con Gamberi $25

      Saffron spaghetti, shrimp and prosecco cream sauce.

  • Pizza da Monello
    • Margherita Pizza $16

      Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and basil. Light, thin and crispy. Vegetarian.

    • Marinara Pizza $14

      Tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Light, thin and crispy. Vegetarian.

    • Vegetariana Pizza $20

      Mozzarella cheese, tomato and grilled vegetables. Light, thin and crispy. Vegetarian.

    • Formaggi Pizza $18

      Mozzarella, Parmigiano, fontina and Gorgonzola cheeses. Light, thin and crispy. Vegetarian.

    • Bencotto Pizza $18

      Bencotto sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Piccante Pizza $19

      Mozzarella cheese, arrabbiata sauce and spicy salame. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Monello Pizza $21

      Spinach, roasted bell peppers, sausage and raspa dura. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Porchetta Pizza $20

      Cheese sauce, porchetta and arugula. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Tartufo Pizza $20

      Cheese sauce, black truffle and cremini mushrooms. Light, thin and crispy. Vegetarian.

    • Ragu Pizza $20

      Cheese sauce and mildly spicy all beef ragu. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Prosciutto Pizza $24

      Cheese sauce, prosciutto, balsamic figs and raspa dura. Light, thin and crispy.

    • Calzone Monello $25

      Filled with cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese and prosciutto cotto. Served with arugula, burrata cheese and tomato. Light, thin and crispy.

  • Carne
    • Pollo Alla Valdostana $22

      Breaded and pounded chicken breast with a white wine reduction topped with ham, fontina and mozzarellla cheese. Served with mashed potatoes.

    • Coppa Arrosto $22

      Roasted pork neck, mashed potatoes and balsamic cipollini onions. Gluten free.

    • Battuta di Pollo alla Griglia $23

      Grilled chicken breast, arugula and raspa dura. Gluten free.

    • Ossobuco di Vitello $29

      Veal shank, porcini and mashed potatoes.

    • Bistecca Monello $26

      Grilled butcher steak and rosemary potatoes. Gluten free.

  • Piatti
    • Caciucco Entree $26

      Seafood stew of mussels, clams, bay scallops, calamari and a large prawn in a mildly spicy tomato sauce served with bread crostini.

    • Scampi Alla Griglia Entree $28

      Four large grilled prawns and spicy aioli. Gluten free.

    • Branzino Entree $32

      Herb roasted boneless whole sea bass and thinly sliced rosemary potatoes. Gluten free.

    • Capesante Monello Entree $25

      Sauteed, sashimi grade gulf of Maine scallops, white wine, garlic, bed of spinach, asparagus coins and cherry tomatoes. Gluten free.

  • Polipo
    • Polipo alla Griglia $21

      Grilled polipo, arugula, fennel and tomatoes. Gluten free.

    • Polipo con Insalata e Patate $20

      Steamed polipo and potatoes, arugula, black olives, fennel, celery, tomato, pesto and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.

  • Pani
    • Pani $2

      House bread with olives, sun dried tomatoes and sesame seeds.

    • Polpette $12

      Baked, lightly breaded, all beef meatballs.

  • Polenta
    • Porcini Polenta $16

      Creamy yellow cornmeal with porcini mushrooms. Vegetarian.

    • Zola Polenta $16

      Creamy yellow cornmeal with Gorgonzola dolce. Gluten free and vegetarian.

    • Ragu Polenta $16

      Creamy yellow cornmeal with all beef red meat sauce and raspa dura. Gluten free.

    • Porco Polenta $16

      Creamy yellow cornmeal with sausage and pork ribs. Gluten free.

  • Salumi
    • Prosciutto al Coltello $12

      Hand cut to order. Selection changes daily.

    • Salumi Misti $25

      Finocchiona, felino, mortadella, salame mantovana, soppressata piccante and di cinghiale.

  • Formaggio
    • Raspa Dura $9

      Young lodigiano flakes. Vegetarian.

    • Lodigiano Nero $12

      Black crust and cow's milk. Vegetarian.

    • Fresh Mozzarela Caprese $18

      Handmade by chef, seasonal tomatoes, black olives and basil. Vegetarian.

    • Formaggi Misti $25

      Raspa dura, ricotta affumicato, toma piemontese, Gorgonzola piccante and testun al vino rosso. Vegetarian.

    • Salumi e Formaggi $30

      Assortment of artisanal meats and imported cheeses.

  • Fritti
    • Panzerotti Fritti $11

      Lightly fried mini calzones. Vegetarian.

    • Calamari Fritti $15

      Calamari and balsamic aioli.

    • Gamberoni Fritti $15

      Tail-on shrimp with arrabbiata sauce.

    • Zucchine Fritti $10

      Zucchini sticks and mint aioli. Vegetarian.

    • Funghi Fritti $14

      Portobello mushrooms and black truffle aioli. Vegetarian.

    • Cavolfiore Fritti $11

      Cauliflower florets and spicy aioli. Vegetarian.

    • Suppli al Telefono Fritti $14

      Ragu risotto cones, mozzarella cheese and jalapeno sauce.

    • Misto Fritti $16

      Calamari, shrimp and zucchini.

  • Piadine
    • Burrata Piadine $16

      Burrata cheese, arugula and Parma prosciutto.

    • Porchetta Piadine $16

      Herb-raosted pork, fontina and arugula.

    • Piadine alle Verdure $15

      Grilled vegetables and fontina.

    • Salmone Piadine $18

      Smoked salmon, goat cheese, arugula and mint aioli.

  • Lunch Milano Salads
    • Piazza Fontana $10

      Mixed greens, seasonal vegetables and balsamic dressing.

    • Piazza Giulio Caesare $10

      Romaine, herb croutons, Parmesan crisp and Caesar dressing.

    • Piazza Duomo $10

      Spinach, sauteed mushrooms, blue cheese, sliced roasted almonds and lemon-mustard dressing.

    • Corso Como $10

      Arugula, grilled fennel, walnuts, raspa dura and blue cheese dressing.

    • Via Montenapoleone $10

      Romaine, bresaola, hard boiled egg, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan-bell pepper dressing.

  • Lunch Panini di Milano
    • Speck Panini $12

      Speck, smoked mozzarella cheese, grilled eggplant and Gorgonzola sauce. On grilled homemade bread with sweet potato chips.

    • Tartufo Panini $12

      Mortadella, sauteed mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and truffle aioli. On grilled homemade bread with sweet potato chips.

    • Pollo Panini $12

      Grilled jidori chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and pesto aioli. On grilled homemade bread with sweet potato chips.

    • Parma Panini $12

      Parma prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, arugula, bell pepper and Parmesan sauce. On grilled homemade bread with sweet potato chips.

    • Verdure Panini $12

      Grilled zucchini and eggplant, goat cheese and black olive aioli. On grilled homemade bread with sweet potato chips.

  • Lunch Fai Da Te
    • Mini Pizza Margherita Lunch Combo $12

      Tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil.

    • Pasta al Forno Lunch Combo $12

      Oven baked pasta in cheese sauce.

  • Lunch Griglia
    • Thin Jidori Chicken Breast $15

      Served with choice of 2 sides.

    • Salmon Fillet $15

      Served with choice of 2 sides.

  • Prix Fixe Lunch Menu
    • Lunch Prix Fixe $15

  • Dolci
    • Pannacotta al Cioccolato $8

      Chocolate custard, whipped cream, berries and almonds.

    • Isola Galleggiante $9

      Soft meringue with creme anglaise and fresh berries.

    • Torta della Nonna $8

      Vanilla custard and pine nuts pie.

    • Torta di Mele $8

      Grandma's apple pie lined with cream and custard.

    • Tiramisu al Nocino $9

      Traditional tiramisu, nocino walnut liqueur and walnuts.

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