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Il Monello, New York, NY

Il Monello

4.8
4.8
174 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Il Monello

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Midtown East

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (917) 675-7491
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Chabla
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Monello is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "delicious food" and "friendly, professional service." Guests rave about the "wonderful dining experience" and "lively atmosphere." The menu features standout dishes like chicken Parm and sea bass. It's perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions, offering "top-notch" quality and consistency.

174 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience. Phenomenal service. Food was perfect.

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  2. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    124 reviews

    4.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently very good food and service to the ambiance. While more of a "neighborhood" option for us, we usually visit Il Monello when friends are visiting from out of town. A diverse menu, excellent taste/quality and professional service. Il Monello is a nice niche between red-sauce and upper-end i.e. original Il Mulino. While on the east-side of Midtown East do not let its location deter you. Easy to access via taxi and bus and a nice option from the usual hustle and bustle of similar restaurants in more tourist oriented areas. Be sure to try the Il Monello Salad as an app. and the tartufo for dessert. From experience all entrees from the pastas, to the meats and fish/seafood always positive reviews from guests. Of note on the chicken parm, when offered pasta, I suggest declining as the dish itself is quite large, may not have room for the pasta side......

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  3. Hope

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening. Love, love this restaurant. We are always treated like family here and the service and food are top notch! You will love this go-to for family and friends to enjoy.

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  4. Bob

    Miami

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and great service! Don't miss this neighborhood gem.

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  5. Bret

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place! Reserved a table for two but ended up showing up with four - called ahead and was told no problem at all. Greeted by a wonderful and friendly hostess and then seated by our outstanding server. Everything during the evening was wonderful and we were so pleased by the food selections. Everyone at the table raved about the food and left nothing on their plates at the end. All waitstaff was very attentive and we never felt rushed during our 2 1/2 hour dinner. Was a wonderful place to enjoy the company we were in and to have outstanding and delicious food provided by a very friendly staff. Thank you! Highly recommend the sea bass!

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  6. Joyce

    New York City

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our guests raved about the food. The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were huge. The service and the ambiance were also great. We will certainly go back.

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  7. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    124 reviews

    4.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a consistent excellent option in Midtown East. A nice diverse menu with Italian classics that goes beyond "red sauce"options. Food and service is top notch and why a choice I consider when entertaining. In addition I needed a restaurant w/ a quiet atmosphere as multiple guests in the party have hearing loss and/or have hearing aids. Thus Il Monello is a great option as the restaurant skews towards fine dining yet casual. While not library quiet it still allows conversation at a normal volume even as a large table for 6. A neighborhood gem that should be sought out.

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  8. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    610 reviews

    5.0

    610 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.

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  9. Carmen

    New York City

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely neighborhood restaurant that is very aware of the value of maintaining high standards in quality of food and especially in service. Wonderful selection of varied appetizers and pasta as well as interesting nightly specials.

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  10. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner at the wonderful neighborhood spot. We are here about a year ago, but forgot the name and the exact location. Last night, we rediscovered it. Like all the other 5 star reviews, we were not disappointed. Food, service and ambiance were all spot on. The cocktails were perfect. We are now planning a large family dinner in the next few weeks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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FAQs

Il Monello offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 675-7491.

Il Monello is rated 4.8 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Il Monello restaurant

Il Monello

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Monello

337 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017-7326

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Chabla
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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