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Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa: Italian classics in a Mona Lisa-themed setting with warm, attentive service in New Orleans.
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Italian
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Mona Lisa: Italian classics in a Mona Lisa-themed setting with warm, attentive service in New Orleans.
Mona Lisa is a welcoming Italian and pizza restaurant at 1212 Royal St, New Orleans. Reviews praise friendly staff (including Raven) and Mona Lisa-themed wall art. Highlights include bruschetta, Pasta Nonna, Veal Parmigiana, meat lasagna, garlic bread, and tiramisu—offered at reasonable prices with generous portions. There’s often a brief wait, but the experience draws repeat visitors.
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Enjoy classic Italian entrees like pasta, veal, and seafood in a charming, art-filled setting.
Savor handcrafted pizzas with fresh ingredients, perfect for sharing or a meal.
Try signature starters such as bruschetta, tapenade, and stuffed mushrooms.
Indulge in homemade desserts like tiramisu to complete your Italian feast.
Order your favorites to-go, ideal for enjoying Italian cuisine on the move.
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Overall rating
Jesse Jackson
Every time we go to New Orleans, we make time to grab a meal at Mona Lisa’s. The service is always amazing and the food is wonderful.
Ryan Cox
YOU’VE BEEN WARNED. There was a 30 minute wait and it is now clear why. Mona Lisa has ruined Italian food for me, everything was phenomenal. Raven our server was amazing, very bubbly and helped us decide what to order, as everything sounded good. We ordered the bruschetta and tapenade appetizers and I am not kidding when I say that was the best bruschetta I have had in my life. For dinner we had the Pasta Nonna, and Veal Parmigiana and the garlic bread, I can’t even begin to state how incredible the food was. Not only was this the best tasting food we have had, but somehow also the most reasonably priced. For 3 appetizers and 2 entrees and 2 soft drinks, it was comparable to our breakfast in cost, but obliterated it in quality and quantity. We had so much food I had to take some home! If I could give more than 5 stars I would, 1,000,000/10 would recommend and if I come back to New Orleans it will absolutely be a required stop!
John D
Loved the decor and menus! The food was amazing, I definitely recommend the meat lasagna! The tiramisu was also delicious. Service was excellent and prices are quite reasonable. I recommend you get there right when they open to avoid a line/wait list, however, it's worth the wait!
Sharon Bay
We were walking down the streets for Halloween and came across this little hidden gem of a restaurant. Super friendly greeter waitress was awesome food was excellent. They embrace the theme of Mona Lisa with pictures all over the wall. The menu is pretty stereotypical as far as Italian restaurants go it's got all your favorites. Even though it was Halloween night we got on the list they were calling us within 30 minutes.
Alex A
I heard this place might close and I’ve never been so I headed over. It was great, very cute little spot. I got the shrimp diavola which was outstanding as were the stuffed mushrooms. Also the prices were very reasonable! Cute atmosphere and attentive staff.
