Rating is ONLY about the Caesar Salad -which is not a CS. It is made with Kale. I Did not come with croutons or an egg. Parm chz drowned in in flat dressing. Salad is an anti-Caesar salad. Remove from menu or rename Suggestion--"Et tu-ey Caesar." read more

This is what passes for upscale in EC. We've been here a couple of times. It's OK. Last time we were here they had a sign out front saying the patio was open. Well....it was open but not staffed...or even cleaned. We were ushered back there and promptly forgotten. Too bad the service isn't better. But then again...this is what passes for upscale in the sticks. The foods ok. It has a changing menu. I can't say much has ever stood out...except for some pate we had a couple years ago on New Year's Eve. read more

Charming small town restaurant. Food is fresh and delicious. Recommend for sure If you want experience the Europe atmosphere, you have definitely visit this place! read more

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Really good food but was overcharged for the service charge by $8.00, I totally support a living wage and enjoyed the food and ambiance but when I pointed out I was overcharged the waitress told me I was wrong. Bill was $78 and was charged $22.77 kind of frustrating. But I will say the food was delicious read more

We've been here many times over the years, love the atmosphere and food, even though it's always been on the pricier side. But now, the prices are insane for what you get, especially the drinks. $11 for a half filled glass of wine? My cosmopolitan glass was only filled 2/3 of what a normal martini glass would be. The food is still excellent, but be mindful of the 18% "cost of living" gratuity that is automatically added to your bill. We were not aware of this, and left a very generous tip. And on top of that, proof of vaccination is required. I'm a healthcare worker and appreciate any effort to help keep Covid from spreading, but I think this requirement to eat at a restaurant is over reaching. The food took forever to come out, we were all famished waiting. It would have been nice to have a little bread basket while waiting, but apparently that's been excluded as well. I don't know if I'll bother ever going again. The food is good, but not good enough for the prices. ‍ read more

Super UNHAPPY, when we arrived bartender was talking with other patrons, as others walked in they were waited on first!!!!?!! REALLY? Asked for a wine menu received a menu for glass & bottle wine only, to only find out you have a wine menu..???? read more

I can't get out of this place fast enough. Maybe it's just me. But maybe isn't. After a long awaited visit it disappointed. The noise level was ridiculously excessive to a point it drove me away. If you are looking for quiet place or a place you can talk to your date. Think again. I can't imagine a busy weekend night. The food was delicious, fresh made pasta, sauce, and generous portions. However please don't make me pay $3.50 for bread - delicious as it was it really should be part of the meal. The server was missing. I saw him to welcome me, take my order, drop the order and then to drop the bill. Servers please check on your patrons shortly after the meal is delivered to make sure there is nothing wrong. read more

One of the worst experiences I've ever had. When we were greeted at the door by the staff, Lisa, the owner asked us if we were vaccinated. After telling her we prefer not to answer I heard her tell her serving staff "seat these two in a corner". I reminded her that we had a reservation with our family. When our family showed up she proceeded to ask them if they were vaccinated as well, which they replied that they prefer not to answer. Everyone else coming in the restaurant was being seated and not being asked about their vaccination status. They told us our table was ready and when we sat down the servers continued to walk around us without greeting us or taking our order. We set a timer and it reached 15 minutes until we got up and left without any service. I understand a private business can make their own rules regarding the guests they would like to serve, but there was nothing posted on the door saying if you're unvaccinated that you are not welcome, which was clearly implied by the owner. This was along the lines of discrimination. We were intentionally not served because we refused to tell this owner our vaccination status. I will never return to a facility owned by Lisa. Please remember it is ILLEGAL to require proof of vaccination as a condition for entry or service to any business, public or private. Shame on this company. Reminder: Title III of the U.S. Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on medical condition (for example: unvaccinated in a private business such as grocery stores, banks, restaurants, hotels, retail stores and all public facilities including schools). Any person who violates your rights can be held liable for deprivation of your rights. read more

Two nights in Eau Claire on business trip, tried this the second night with a group and couldn't have been happier with our choice. A great old store-front restaurant downtown, pleasantly decorated in an eclectic manner with some local art. The chandeliers with wine bottles were my favorite! But the real reason to visit is the drinks and food. I only had one cocktail, the limoncello martini, and I'm still thinking about returning just for that martini... I think it was the splash of cream. We shared several appetizers, my favorite was Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and pear, and other things I can't remember but they all blended so well. The meatballs were also very good, and several shared a wild game board that was interesting and seemed to have rave reviews. Dinner was an excellently prepared halibut and risotto. Service was good, prices reasonable, well worth a visit if you find yourself in Eau Claire. read more

Mona Lisa's - Italian Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Great food and great servers. I just can't bare to support the owner, Lisa. Probably the rudest/most arrogant person I've ever met while dining out. She acts like you are a complete burden when you walk in for a reservation made days ago. Her snide comments definitely do not make you feel welcome. Same staff, same menu, with a new owner would get me to go back. Don't work in customer service if you don't like customers maybe?? read more

Require proof of vaccine? I'll be taking my business ANYWHERE else. I'm vaccinated and showed someone else's vaccine card so requiring proof of vaccine is stupid. The servers were also wearing masks the entire time in a place where you need to be vaccinated. Stupid. It's the only place I've been asked if I've been vaccinated and I don't feel comfortable telling people. read more

On Friday (5/12) my girlfriend and I came to the restaurant and had one of the worst experiences I have ever had at any restaurant. We have been to your restaurant three times in the last two months spending between $75-$100 every time. Yet it still amazes me that every time we enter the business we get an automatic bias from the wait staff because we are college students. This is reflects on the poor quality we have had the last several times we have visited the restaurant. It seems strange to me that these biases are place apon us because we are paying with the same currency and giving the wait staff the same 20% tip that any "adult" would give. Not to mention the wait staff messed up our order twice in one meal. Bring the completely wrong entree to my girlfriend and giving me a "chicken ceaser salad pizza" with no chicken. Yet the bais plays back in and not a sorry was said by the waitress. Management should teach the staff universal respect seeing as they have no way of telling who I am and they end up judging a book by its cover. One costumer has no effect on your business but it seems like you may have a bigger problem. Thank you for a terrible service and a another thank you for the ruined Anniversary. read more

Excellent service, great food, solid beer selection. Definitely go for the scallops, perfectly prepared and risotto was excellent.

Sometimes it is an amazing restaurant with fantastic food and other times you wondered if you are not remembering the last time correctly. Service is usually great but just like the food they do mess up the order now and then. At its best the place is 5 stars and at its worst it is 2 stars so I would rate it a 3.5. read more

I have mixed feelings giving such a low rating, because the food was excellent and the waitstaff friendly. But the rude, snippy, nasty owner, Lisa, leaves me no choice! She was nasty from the minute we checked in(with a reservation) and acted as though we were an intrusion on her evening! She needs a huge attitude adjustment and needs to realize that paying customers are paying HER wages! To put it bluntly, she's a B#$&@! Very sad and angry ending to a beautiful celebration, all because of Lisa! read more

Dinner night here with a group of 14 people. The atmosphere was great. The waitresses always made sure everybody had their water glasses full as well as drinks. I ordered the grilled chicken with grains. The chicken was perfect and the dish was appealing. My date had the pork chop. I had a bite and it was the best tasting pork chop I have had. Though the waitress got a few things mixed up when placing the order from our large group. They apologized and compensated for the mix up. The prices per plate ranged around 22.00 and higher. read more

Mona Lisa's - Italian Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

I always enjoy my time at Mona Lisa's. The grilled Caesar salad, olives, and a Roman Pizza is my go to meal. The crust is light and pillowy on top and crunchy on the bottom. The wine list is great and always pleasing. In the warmer months outside patio seating is really enjoyable. read more

upscale place of the past. tonight server in t-shirt, ball cap, jeans of street tramp torn out, ripped. nice gal. missed dinner beverage order, pasta entrees warm but flavorful. spicy shrimp ok, but cheap farm raised import off flavor. tiramisu soggy, not classic. then 18% service fee with no ability to adjust gratuity. $110 later......ummm. can do at home. read more

I have been here several times as I come into town to work from Rochester on occasion. I have had veal, short ribs and several pasta dishes over the last few years and always am pleased with the flavor, portions and service. I also usually come with larger groups of people and they always do a great job managing that. One of the best restaurants in Eau Claire for sure! read more

The bourbon scallops and salmon were perfect! I have been here many times and tonight, I was sad that the beet salad is no longer served with the amazing goat cheese. Please Lisa, bring back that perfect goat cheese with the beet salad! The wine selection is amazing. Thank you very much for following Covid -19 protocol. I felt completely safe coming out to dinner and our server was friendly and skilled in wearing her mask appropriately and following safety guidelines of not touching her mask repeatedly while serving us. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here and will definitely return when we return to Eau Claire.

Always delicious! Nice atmosphere and great service. Doing well with COVID 19 safety enhancements. Thank you!

Very nice modern Italian restaurant. For an appetizer we split the goat cheese dish. Excellent, the sauce made it a level above what you usually get. For entrees we had a cheese pizza, carbonara, spicy shrimp and a vegetable pasta. All were good, even the plain cheese pizza stood out. Serving sizes were filling but not over the top. Very nice selection of wine and spirits. Deserts were good, but a little heavy on the liquor for my Italian grasshopper. Prices were moderate, not cheap or expensive. Great decor, good vibe and top notch service. Definite repeat in the future. read more

Worst experience ever. Owner asked us if we'd been vaccinated, when I told her it was none of her business and that she can not ask her customers that she became rude They seated us but as we walked past her we heard her tell the waitress not to serve us. We sat there for 15 minutes and when no one acknowledged us we left. read more

This is big city dining in a small town. The restaurant has a hipster vibe. The bar offered a nice selection of wines, but I opted for the mojito, prickly pear flavored. ...so good! The outdoor patio is adorable and inviting from the flying cow to the fireplace. We had the stuffed figs as our appetizer. These were outstanding! The presentation alone was beautiful, but the combination of the figs and cheese was brilliant. They melted in your mouth. For my entree, I had the wild mushroom ravioli with grilled chicken. I did substitute the goat cheese with feta cheese. The amount and assortment of mushrooms was amazing. The sauce used complimented the ravioli, chicken, and mushrooms. The tiramisu was a great way to cap off a spectacular meal. read more

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Wow, was this a disappointment. So many locals rave about this place, but I found it to be way over priced for the product they deliver. The food is fine. However if the true Foodie in you wants to go out and play, this is not the place to go. It is typical chain restaurant food taken out of the freezer and served on a plate with a little pizzazz to make you feel better about paying so much for it. Mona Lisa's totally missed the boat on taking advantage of great local ingredients. My server said that none of their chicken, beef, lamb, or fish comes from local sources. I had the veal with mashed potatoes and green beans with a glass of wine, dropping over $40. Not worth it at all. They are trying to hard. read more

Unfortunately Mona Lisa's has gone down hill quite a lot over the years. It went from a great addition to the Eau Claire dining scene to a mediocre place to get a marginally ok meal with a heavy dose of attitude and poor service. I would also like to mention that if you are going to charge top dollar for entrees, don't ask people to pay for your bread. It's not that great. The cocktail prices are also a little high for what you get and I would also venture to say that the wine list could use some professional curation. All in all if you are looking for a nice dining experience in Eau Claire, you have better options than this available to you. read more

I came here on a busy Saturday for my birthday dinner. The staff was very friendly and the food was DELICIOUS. I also came with a large group and they were very accommodating; I of course made a reservation a few days beforehand. I highly recommend Mona Lisa's for any special occasion you may have! read more

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An amazing restaurant the atmosphere had the feel of a soho shotgun restaurant. We took a group of thirteen and they accommodated us very well. My lamb shank was fall off the bone and the Brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. I will say the calamari was chewy and a little bland for my taste. The Meatballs parmesan a smidgen dry. The signature Sangria was praised by our sangria snob. The olive appetizer and the Bree and tomato chutney was a pleasure in every bite. The bourbon scallops on risotto was wonderful and cooked to perfection. All in all Highly recommend and they can handle large groups very well. read more

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I love Mona Lisa's, but let me preface my review by saying this: 1. This is one of the only fine dining restaurants Eau Claire. 2. Because we don't have the variety that the cities offers, it's probably not up to par with a 5 star restaurants in the cities. 3. It's a little more expensive than your "Olive Garden" and "Texas Roadhouses" of Eau Claire, so keep that in mind. **I will say their website needs help as other reviewers mentioned, but not that big of a deal. Okay with the disclaimers out of the way, here is why I love Mona 's: The food is good, and different than anything else offered in the area. I would recommend the Tortellini Rockefeller, or pretty much any of the pasta dishes. Delicious. I have tried something different almost every time I've eaten here and never had an issue with inconsistent food. Their lamb is also recommended. The atmosphere is cool. Wine bottle chandeliers, art work, dim lighting. Romantic and very "chill". The staff is professional and attentive. They know the menu and can recommend a dish or wine, if you need it. The chocolate torte (with vanilla bean ice cream on top) is THE BEST. Seriously, get it. read more

Celebrated our Wedding Anniversary this evening, very disappointed. Venue is extremely noisy. I had the salmon, it was way overdone and served lukewarm. My wife had a pasta dish, it was drenched in olive oil drowning out any flavor from the vegetables it was served with. This is a long way from Fine Dining! read more

Mona Lisa's - Italian Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Simply amazing. Tried to come to this place on a Monday. Ended up going to The Informalist instead. Came to Mona Lisa's the following night because we were dying to try it after hearing great things. Let's just say we were 100% satisfied with everything from the environment to the service to every bite of food. We will be back very soon. I want to try every dish on there menu! read more

Mona Lisa's - Meatball appetizer. Let's just say I wanna make a trip back to Mona Lisa's to make these meatballs my entree. They're to die for. - Italian Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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The food here is generally good for Eau Claire, but let's not get carried away here. In the Twin Cities or Chicago or even Madison, Mona's would be pretty average. Many of the menu items are, at this point, a bit dated and they seem unwilling to change much over time. I'm not sure if the menu is actually supposed to be Italian or just Italian-inspired, but it is certainly heavy on fish that has clearly been frozen and then thawed for service. The wine list is probably the best in the Eau Claire, but that is, again, a pretty relative statement. read more

This place has amazing vegetarian and vegan options. I am so happy there are nice restaurants in EC that are incorporating more vegetarian friendly items on their menu. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable. Great food, great service. I will be back!! read more

We have been long time Mona Lisa fans - which is why our experience yesterday was so disappointing. We had a reservation at 6:15, and arrived early at 6:05. No problem being seated, ordered apps and food by 6:15. Waited an exceptionally long time for bread and olives (our apps). At 7pm our waiter came out and told us it would be another 30-45 minutes for our meal. Everyone around us, including people sat after us had their meals, and we had already been there for almost an hour. We chose to leave hungry as we had a limited time. I don't understand why it would have taken an hour and a half to make 2 pasta dishes. It felt very personal, or as if our waiter had forgotten to put our food in as we were the outlier. We were given no explanation and no apology. Pretty uncharacteristic, and I would have emailed this commentary but there is no contact information (aside from a phone number) on the website. read more

This is a wonderful treasure in downtown Eau Claire! It's a treat for family dinners, date nights, or work-related meals. They constantly change their menu so don't expect to see your favorite dish next month, however, it's a great way to try new things and change up your pallet. Very fresh ingredients (in fact, they grow their own herbs and some vegetables out back) and you always know that you will get a high quality meal. Service has always been great...servers are attentive and friendly, we never had an empty water glass! You used to get served bread complimentary but now it is $3, and worth every penny. I could fill up on an order or two and be completely satisfied...it comes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and a couple butters (garlic and cilantro). It's a nice atmosphere, I like being able to see outside in the dining room, but the bar area is also very relaxing and yet lively. The prices are as expected, it's not your cheapest avenue in the area but you are getting your money's worth with the excellent service, atmosphere, and quality of food. read more

This is a mixed review for ML. We had a reservation for the past Friday night for 5 of us at 7 PM. It was a busy night (the Venician Ball I believe). When we arrived we had to wait about 20 minutes to actually be sat. This was disappointing given that we had a reservation. That said, once we did get to the table, the service was very nice. The server could speak intelligently about the wine and was even able to get us a taste of one of the wines so we could pick a glass that would work with our meal. The food itself was a little mixed as well. We had the goat cheese fondue appetizer and it was delicious. I highly recommend this item. The entrees had some highs and lows. I ordered the eggplant manicotti and the flavor was generally okay but parts of it were burned which made the dish a little sub-par. Also one of the dishes (chicken) came undercooked. Given that you can get rather sick from undercooked chicken, this was very unappetizing. Otherwise, the pasta dishes were a hit. The drinks (cocktails and wine) were also a hit. All that said, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at Mona Lisa's for dinner. However, it might be a good spot for drinks and appetizers. read more

5 stars across the board. This is definitely a gem in Eau Claire. Carrot soup was very good. Calamari app was a bit strange and not what I expected. Server should have clarified that they are going to come out in a bowl with breading and not individually breaded. Still excellent but not what I expected. Bourbon Scallops were perfectly cooked and while 3 seemed skimpy, with the bed of risotto, they filled me up nicely. Salted caramel ice cream was excellent One of the great things is that the server picked up that this was a business dinner and was very respectful of our space. Even when we stayed long after everyone had left, she did not rush us. Food also came out at the right time with enough space for conversation but not so much space that we were asking where's the food. read more

I've been here twice and will continue to return. Can't wait to bring visitors with us! Service is top notch and the food is always, always amazing! We always start with a bread basket and either artichokes or the meatballs (yummmm) and then get pasta for the mains. The pasta is so good I haven't been able to order pizza...maybe I'll get both next time. When they're busy just come in with a relaxed attitude. Things will take a bit longer, order extra wine and enjoy the experience -- it's worth it! Really happy we found this place. read more

We've been to Mona Lisa's more than a few times, and our experiences have generally been good. As many others have posted, it's pretty much the only place for fine dining in Eau Claire. The most recent time we were there the food was superb. My wife had the Gnocci and I had a Portuguese seafood stew. Both were outstanding. However, our first visit definitely left me feeling that we had overpaid a bit. In between these occasions we chose their pizzas as a lower cost option, and were pleased. So yeah; inconsistent is a good descriptor. We've never had anything *bad*, it's just that sometimes we left feeling underwhelmed. The service is always excellent, and their beer / wine lists are good. Pity their website is so worthless! read more