Mona Lisa Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Mona Lisa Restaurant, an authentic Italian gem in San Francisco's Little Italy. Known for its delicious flavors and welcoming atmosphere, this women-owned restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. From creamy Fettuccini Leonard to flavorful Burrata/prosciutto pizza, each dish bursts with authentic Italian tastes. The attentive waitstaff ensures a pleasant dining experience, with frequent refills and helpful suggestions. The eclectic decor and cozy ambiance add to the overall charm of the restaurant, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With an extensive menu and excellent service, Mona Lisa Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving traditional Italian cuisine in a vibrant setting. Don't miss out on the homemade pasta and unique dishes that make this restaurant a solid staple in the North Beach neighborhood.
ANTIPASTI- APPETIZERS
Family Style Antipasti
Calamari, tomato caprese, bruschetta, mortadella, capicola, soppressata, prosciutto, asiago cheese, and olives (serves )
Bella Calabria
Saute broccoli rabe and home-made sausage with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil
Fiori Di Zucca
Zucchini flower stuffed with mozzarella and provolone cheese
Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with extra virgin olive oil, diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw beef topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, capers, lemon, and shaved parmesan
Pepata Di Cozze
Mussels in a white wine sauce with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and parsley
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried calamari rings
FRITTO MISTO
Deep-fried calamari rings, tentacles, and prawns
CAPRESE
Sliced tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and reduced vinaigrette
ANTIPASTO MISTO
A mix of prosciutto, capicola, soppressata, mortadella, cheese, and olives
CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
Thinly sliced smoked salmon with onions, capers, and lemon
SICILIAN CANDY
Garlic cloves sauteed in white wine and parmesan
BURRATA FRESCA
Fresh italian farm burrata mozzarella with prosciutto crudo di parma, arugula, and shaved parmigiano
Insalata Della Casa
Fresh spring mix in our creamy Italian dressing topped with olives, onions, and tomatoes
Insalata DellImperatore
House caesar salad
Insalata Pummaro
Fresh arugula in a lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing topped with tomatoes, and shaved parmesan
Minestrone
Mixed vegetable soup
Polpette
A side order of meatballs
SOUPS & SALADS
PASTA VEGETARIANA - VEGETARIAN PASTA
Bucatini Cacio E Pepe
Bucatini with parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
Spaghetti with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti Al Pesto
Spaghetti in a homemade basil pesto sauce
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Spaghetti in a fresh tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a cream sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne in a spicy tomato sauce
Penne Salsa Rosa
Penne in a pink sauce
Penne Silana Alla Cosentina
Penne in a tomato sauce with eggplant, mushrooms, and garlic
Penne Ai Quattro Formaggi
Homemade fresh cheese ravioli in a four-cheese sauce
Ravioli Al Pomodoro
Homemade fresh cheese ravioli in a tomato sauce with fresh basil
Ravioli Agli Asparagi
Homemade jumbo asparagus ravioli in a cream sauce with asparagus
Ravioli Alla Zucca
Homemade fresh pumpkin ravioli in a sage and butter sauce
Ravioli Spinaci E Ricotta
Homemade fresh cheese and spinach ravioli in a tomato sauce
Ravioli Di Porcini
Homemade porcini stuffed ravioli in a cream and porcini mushroom sauce
Tortellini Ai Quattro Formaggi
Cheese tortellini in a four cheese cream sauce
Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi
Homemade gnocchi in a four cheese cream sauce
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro
Homemade gnocchi in a fresh tomato sauce
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Homemade gnocchi in a fresh tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella
Gnocchi Ruggero
Homemade gnocchi in gorgonzola cream sauce with spinach and walnuts
Bucatini All Amatriciana
Bucatini in a tomato sauce with garlic, pancetta, onions, and parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti in a ground pork and beef tomato meat sauce
Rigatoni Carbonara
Rigatoni with pancetta, eggs, and cheese
Spaghetti Polpette
Spaghetti in a tomato sauce with beef meatballs
Spaghetti Salsiccia
Spaghetti in a tomato sauce with spicy sausage
Fettuccine Mona Lisa
Fettuccine in a cream sauce with ham, olives, and mushrooms
Fettuccine Leonardo
Fettuccine in a cream sauce with fresh tomatoes and chicken
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne in a vodka pink sauce with pancetta
Penne Alla Salvatore
Baked penne in a tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage and fresh mozzarella
Tortellini Tricolore Alla Panna
Tortellini in a cream sauce with cheese, prosciutto and peas
Lasagna Di Casa
Homemade lasagna with fresh mozzarella in a ground pork, beef, and tomato meat sauce
Rigatoni Alla Borrelli
Baked rigatoni in tomato meat sauce with spicy sausage, eggplant, and mozzarella cheese
Rigatoni Aldon Smith
Rigatoni in a pink sauce with spicy sausage, chicken, and lots of cheese
Rigatoni Osilio
Rigatoni in a fresh pesto basil sauce with chicken
Ravioli Di Carne Al Pomodoro
Homemade veal ravioli in a tomato sauce
PASTA CON CARNE - PASTA WITH MEAT
PASTA CON PESCE - PASTA WITH SEAFOOD
La Voce Del Mare
Prawns, mussels, calamari, and clams in a marinara sauce served with linguine pasta
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
Spaghetti with prawns, clams, mussels, and calamari saute in a white wine sauce with fresh tomatoes
Linguine Alle Vongole
Linguine in a white wine sauce with clams
Spaghetti Al Salmone
Spaghetti in an Alfredo sauce with fresh salmon
Fettuccine Al Salmone Con Pomodoro
Fettuccine in a pomodoro sauce with fresh salmon
Fettuccine Ai Gamberoni
Fettuccine in Alfredo sauce with prawns
Fettuccine Pescatore
Fettuccine in a tomato sauce with prawns, calamari, mussels, and clams
Ravioli Aragosta Alla Michelle
Homemade lobster ravioli in a pink sauce
Tagliata Di Manzo
Grilled NY steak with rosemary
Bistecca Ai Ferri
Grilled NY steak
Bistecca Maria Sista
Grilled NY steak topped with a gorgonzola sauce
Bistecca Matilde
Grilled NY steak topped with an Alfredo sauce and peppercorn
Bistecca Ai Porcini
Grilled NY steak topped with sauteed porcini mushrooms
Vitello Marsala
Veal in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Breaded and baked veal with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella
Vitello Alla Piccata
Veal in a white wine and lemon butter sauce with capers
Vitello Ai Funghi Porcini
Veal sauteed with porcini mushroom
CARNE - MEAT
POLLO - CHICKEN
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and baked chicken in a tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella
Chicken Piccata
Chicken in a white wine-lemon sauce with capers
Chicken Marsala
Chicken in a Marsala wine-sauce with mushrooms
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with fresh herbs and lemon
Chicken San Francisco
Chicken in a white wine sauce with garlic, onions, fresh tomatoes, black olives, and artichokes
Chicken Milanese
Breaded chicken
Cioppino
Prawns, mussels, calamari, and clams in a marinara sauce (excludes side of pasta)
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Salmon in extra virgin olive oil with salt and pepper
Salmone Al Salmoniglio
Salmon in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and fresh herbs
Salmone Con Gamberoni Alla Crema
Salmon and prawns in a tomato cream sauce
Salmone Con Asparagi
Salmon in a white wine sauce with fresh asparagus
Salmone Al Cartoccio
Salmon with mussels, clams, and prawns in a white wine and olive oil sauce, with cherry tomatoes, wrapped and baked in foil
PESCE - FISH
RISOTTO
Risotto Allo Scoglio
Risotto in a white wine sauce with prawns, mussels, clams, and calamari
Risotto Pescatore
Risotto in a tomato sauce with prawns, mussels, clams, and calamari
Risotto Al Nero Con Frutti Di Mare
Risotto in a squid ink sauce with prawns, mussels, clams, and calamari
Risotto Cacciatore
Risotto with chicken, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, onions, tomato, and garlic in a light white wine sauce
Risotto Porcini
Risotto with olive oil, garlic, and fresh porcini mushrooms from calabria
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
Baked eggplant with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella
MELANZANE - EGGPLANT
GLUTEN FREE RAVIOLI
KALE AND MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI
Gluten free ravioli stuffed with kale and mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil
Napoletana
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, garlic, diced tomatoes, and oregano
Diavola
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy salami, and pepperoni
Don Mario
Shaved parmesan, arugula, and prosciutto
Calabrese
Spicy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, and oregano
Mona Lisa
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, peppers, and mushrooms
De Luxe
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, extra cheese, salami, pepperoni, peppers, olives, sausage, onions, and mushrooms
Stagioni
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, hard boiled egg, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives
PIZZA ALLA NAPOLETANA
CHILDREN'S MENU
Penne Al Pomodoro
Penne in a tomato sauce
Penne Alla Bolognese
Penne in a ground pork, beef, and tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a cream sauce
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Spaghetti with beef meatballs
Rigatoni Al Pesto
Rigatoni in a fresh pesto sauce
Penne Salsa Rosa
Penne in a pink sauce
Pizza Margherita
Fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce