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Mona Lisa Pizzeria

3.9 (92 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Vodka.
Mike M.

Mona Lisa Pizzeria has to be one of the best pizzerias on Staten Island. Their specialty pies are top notch and definitely unique on an island filled with pizzerias that all make the same thing. For me the dough they use to make their thin squares is delicious. Has a nice chew while not being hard or crispy. For sure doesn't taste like everything else. You have to go with the gold medal square or vodka square. Clean place, with even better service. TIP: Ask for them to make your slices HOT as mine are usually lukewarm. EAT HERE!

Gold medal pizza
Louis L.

I have had many slices here over the years, as well as entrees. I have never had a bad meal, and their delivery was always good too. The entrees are all good. They may not be your favorite, but if you are in the area this can be one of your go-to spots when you want to make everyone happy because they are good and consistent. The pizza really is the highlight, though. You see all the trophies and awards the place has gotten over the years. At first I was confused because I had only ever had the plain slice and the plain Sicilian. But WOWZA!!!! Then I had the "Gold Medal" slice because I saw them just make it. UNREAL!!! It's mushrooms, peppers, and cheese with a cognac sauce. I have never had anything like it! I definitely recommend just for that. As for their pizzas in general, I am more of a fan of any of their square specialty pies, because the consistency of the structure is always there. I have never had an undercooked or overcooked square pie. As for the round pies, they are all good, I just think the magic is the square ones.

Leo Slice
Anna Rose B.

The Leo Pie is my favorite pizza ever. Its just a flavor explosion in your mouth with the pesto and sweet red sauce on top of the cheese and another layer of sauce. The staff is also very nice and accommodating. Make sure you bring cash as they are a cash only business

Cold chicken
Steven P.

Ordered grill chicken Caesar salad, specifically ask the girl if the chicken is freshly grilled for my salad and she said yes. I take the salad and a grandma slice to go. I quickly ate the slice which was hot and delicious but when I went to eat my salad the chicken is COLD. I called her up and I'm like why is the chicken cold, you said it was grilled fresh, she's like I'm not sure why it's cold I'm sorry. After my first bite I was surprised the chicken was cold like out of a fridge. It didn't taste bad but it was cold. I like when the grilled chicken is HOT on a cold bed of romaine lettuce. She didn't offer to make it right no refund no credit nothing at least I got a sorry. I've come here for the slices a few times which are pretty good.

Chicken Garlic Knot with a vodka sauce
Polina T.

Stopped by for lunch with my coworkers yesterday and I'm so happy we did! Food was fresh and delicious. The chicken garlic knot is a must try! I could literally eat this everyday. Sooooo good! We also ordered buffalo calamari and shrimp pesto slice. Every item was delicious! I would say the best time to visit is before noon or after 2, as they tend to get super busy.

James R.

Wish I can put no stars the fried calamari was soggy not fresh and tasted bland and reheated,the sauces they give are all watery what a disgrace to Mona Lisa herself wouldn't eat here again even if they paid me

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30 days ago

I love their bbq chicken pizza - it's the best! Servers are always very nice and attentive.

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Food was great Pizza and Roles everything was perfect and service was top notch.Pete the mgr.is always friendly and accommodating.

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Vodka slice tasted like marinara. Buffalo slice was disappointing. White slice was extremely oily. Overall not tasty pizza

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Calamari is good and pizza is delicious, definitely worth to try. We usually come for lunch. Owner is very nice.

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