We had our family from Milwaukee in town and we love to enjoy a meal out when we get together.The food was great the service was even better and we enjoyed the impromptu entertainment provided by the UWEC singing statesmen alumni. We were highly satisfied. read more

What a beautiful eclectic restaurant! We sat on the cute little patio and had wonderful service by Emma. So for the food, had the veggie pizza with goat cheese. Omg everyone should try this with the thin chewy homemade crust and delicious veggies, one of the best I've ever had! The grill watermelon burrata salad was so yummy! The Thai chicken rigatoni was very good but a bit too heavy this time of the year. The menu is so diverse we are going back again before we leave town. read more

A wonderful place for Italian meals. The outdoor patio in the back is beautiful and a nice space to relax and enjoy a dinner. It feels like sitting in somebody's backyard, is green, and cozy. I have had the Roman style pizza the last time, which was good, and this time Fusilli with veggies, pesto, and chicken. The pesto is good though a little greasy. I would vote for more veggies in this dish and maybe a very light pesto on the noodles with extra on the side for those who wish to drown their noodles in pesto. The wine menu is extensive and the beer list is decent. I absolutely love the fact that they have 18% gratuity already built into the prices and that this goes to all staff, not just the waiters. I will be back. read more

Delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The service is also always great. One of the best places to have dinner in Eau Claire.

Truly wonderful food. Flavor and presentation. Happy servers, clearly proud of their workplace. Interesting location. Almost missable signage. (Not a bad thing.) Easy parking. read more

Love sitting at bar! Excellent service, drinks, beautiful menu !! Great music, ambiance

A community favorite. I love going here for date night or girls night. Service is always friendly and quick despite being busy every day they're open. The gnocchi is always a favorite. Appetizers are always a good idea! read more

Boy, was I lucky to have the opportunity to try this little gem!! Really the only appealing restaurant amongst this little strip of places on Water Street, so Mona Lisa's it was! I had a little over an hour to spare, so a shout-out to Nicole, my server from last Saturday, for accommodating to my short window of time! Super sweet, attentive, fast and efficient. What more could I ask? Skimming through their menu (though I wish I had more time to read it fully) I put my finger on the Italian sausage & rigatoni w/ puttanesca sauce. Also ordered the beet trio salad which was served atop a bed of some kind of whipped cheese (can't remember exactly which kind but was good) garnished with pumpkin seeds. Loved the different colors of the beets, as I've never had pink or orange ones before! Then came the rigatoni which was the absolute BOMB!!! Two huge, juicy and tender Italian sausage links charred to perfection, served with rigatoni and homemade puttanesca sauce (tomatoes, garlic, olives and capers) topped with a crumbled cheese (can't remember the name) and finished with chopped scallions and parsley. Mark my words, the BEST Italian sausage & rigatoni I've had in a long, long time!! Words could not express my love for their puttanesca. Wish I had some bread to soak up the excess sauce! Nicole even asked me if I wanted freshly shredded parmesan sprinkled on my pasta. How could I resist? To me, the parm was the "icing on the cake". Thankfully I had enough time to savor every bite of my meal considering that both my dishes were brought out in a very prompt and timely manner (thank you again Nicole!). I am always one for supporting local businesses, and Mona Lisa's excelled in every way: food, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and more! Although the food was on the pricier side, it was worth every penny spent, trust me! I would probably come here every week if I lived up in Eau Claire. Wish I could rate 6 stars!! read more

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Went on Sat 5/22/2021 to celebrate our first indoor dining after Covid-19 pandemic. Had not been for over a year!! Great food and atmosphere. We started with Olive Martini and Man o War drinks with Artichoke Hearts & Fresh Baked Bread tray. Shared the Braised Pork Sugo Pasta. Excellent and only improvement would be tad less salt. Finished with Decafe coffee and the Ginger Torte. Like the new way( for us) the serving of water in wine bottles at tables. We would however encourage the paper labels to be removed first as they are reused & labels would be hard to sanitize. Enjoyed evening out ....oh we even got a window seat. Next time we will try out their new space next door that looks intriguing. read more

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Great food and service, neat atmosphere. Definitely will head back to work our way through the menu.

Excellent service and delicious food, with generous portions. The outdoor patio is a charming space.

Good food and wine. A bit on the pricey side-automatic 18% gratuity. Good service-ask the staff for recommendations! Relaxed atmosphere right on Water Street where the old Oar House Bar was if you remember that hole in the wall. read more

Made reservations online and was seated promptly for dinner on a Thursday. Very quiet and classy environment. Only thing I did not love was that everyone was pack into the same corner of the restaurant as opposed to spread out a little more. Food was fantastic! We got the bread for the appetizer and the garlic bread was to die for. Will definitely go back for another date night! read more

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Buyer beware. In small print on the bottom of the drink menu they let you know that a service fee of 18% is added to the bill. If you don't notice that, as was the case with me, you end up tipping 40% and end up paying $160 for dinner for 2. And the food was average at best. read more

We had a wonderful time at Mona Lisa's with Roger, the bartender who knows his craft!

Fun place to eat. Parking can be a challenge at times

not as good as it used to be, very slow service but, almost always fresh ingredients, decent sized menu (though often dishes aren't available on a particular day) probably the best or one of the best italian eateries in town, definitely the most expensive second best would be (IMO) dragonetti's which has a much smaller menu and is equally slow read more

Fabulous food! Unique & great menu options... we sat on the patio and loved the atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!

Ordered the pasta, it was very yummy. I loved the sausage but be aware that it is a bit spicy. My only compaint is we made reservation 2 hours beforehand but we still had to wait for at least an hour once we arrived. read more

Mona Lisa's - Rigatoni with Puttanesca Sauce & Grilled Sausage - Italian Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Fantastic food and kind, fun, attentive service. Our meals were delicious and they have creative drinks!

Can't do 3.5 stars, so rounding up. Pros: Ambiance, vegan food, menu Cons: Service Went two nights in a row. First night, had a new guy. Really new. Gave him the benefit of the doubt. It was cool, we were patient. Second night had an experienced server, but she was almost impolite. My wife thought we should ask her why she was mad at us? This restaurant has gone to the set 18% for all servers to pay a living wage. I 100% support that. In the second case, I wonder if that has now resulted in a European service style of "you'll get served when I see fit". The new guy was actually concerned about our experience. There was a young lady with glasses and a shaved head that was a really friendly server when we came in and even said "welcome back". Wish we had her. read more

Cocktails were delicious. Great selection of appetizers. I had the paella (pictured) and I was a little bummed there was only one scallop and two shrimps. My boyfriend had the carbonara (not pictured). All very delicious! Our server was great and the atmosphere was fun. Only downside was a fruit fly in my Fernet. I know it happens so I drank what I could and I didn't mention it to the staff, however I think the bartender and server should've caught that. I would've fished it out but our table was already cleared of dishes and silverware. Otherwise, great dining experience! Will be back. read more

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Crazy to think that you can get a really good Italian meal in Eau Claire, but you can. It doesn't look like much on Water street but the place is decorated very nicely. We were there during Covid restrictions so the tables were placed pretty far away from each other. The service was very good. The food was excellent. The wine was very good too. The only downside was that it took us several tries to get in here since it is normally very difficult to get a reservation. But the food is worth it. I'm not sure where else in Eau Claire you can get a meal like this....Maybe Stella's.... read more

Was looking for a small event space rental for my mother's 60th birthday and immediately knew Mona Lisa's would be the perfect spot. Unfortunately, I had a disappointing interaction with owner and felt really disrespected just by reaching out to inquire about the space. I have always loved the dining experience here, so I was surprised by the way I was spoken to. read more

We were late for reservations They didn't let us in Would have been nice to know last seating at 9 The lady was snooty. We went to the modernist at the lismore Fantastic late night menu!! read more

Made yelp reservations for dinner here. We were greeted and they had our reservations and were immediately seated. All the staff we met were friendly and the waiter was exceptional. The decor was very nice with fireplace and exposed brick walls. It was also a gallery of art for sale on the walls. With the hard scape and a full house it was noisy and would not be considered intimate and romantic. The food ranged from pizza to steak/seafood entrees to pasta entrees. So it seemed to please the crowd from the very young with parents to couples enjoying the evening. The food we had was exceptional. Tenderloin with chimichum and seafood risotto with saffron. The desert was a chocolate flourless cake with a salted caramel ice cream and espresso poured over the top at the table. OH MY! I would recommend the food here but if you're looking for quite and intimate this may not be the place for you. read more

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

Service & food were exceptional. Try the eggplant Parmesan or the espresso desert! Really nice place to have a date night

It's not just dinner, it's an experience. Fantastic atmosphere with fantastic food with fantastic local people.

The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing ; good ambience. Massive velvet drape keeps the cold air from getting in. Amazing wine offerings. The food was delicious. The staff was professional and very helpful. Everyone wore masks, many workers wore 2. So no health concerns. Was only in Eau Claire 3 days, but went there twice it was so good!!! read more

Nice, quiet atmosphere. Casual to dressy, depending on the occasion. Our drinks were made well and our steaks were prepared as requested. The sticky toffee pudding cake was delicious! Friendly service. Pricey, and worth the splurge. read more

I travel quite a bit for a living and when I stop in a city I like to really dine out. As for Eau Claire, you wouldn't think they'd have a very nice restaurant but they do and it's called Mona Lisa. I started off with the Caesar Salad. It was served in two wedges and was fantastic. For dinner, I went with our bartender Mike's recommendation and had the Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Farrow Risotto. I still don't know what the hell a farrow is but this dish was outstanding! The tenderloin was cooked a perfect medium rare and the lobster farrow risotto was just as delicious. My colleague went with the Paella. As for the kind of eater he is, he's the "Sally" of When Harry Met Sally when it comes to ordering food. He really enjoyed it. This is my second trip to this place. It's a definite stop for me whenever I have to do business in the area. When you get here, sit at the bar and have the rain man of bartenders named Mike to help serve you. Cory isn't that bad either. Atmosphere is relaxed, great vibe and very tastefully decorated with exposed brick and local artist renderings of, what else, Mona Lisa. read more

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Family loved it as a memorable experience . Too bad they are not open for lunch. We had a great time here

I was visiting in the area and did carryout from here with a friend. If you love garlic, olive oil, and dense, yummy flavor, this is your place. I ordered the gnocchi as my entree and the appetizer Brussel sprouts as a veggie. Sooooo flavorful. And a good portion. Because our collective order met a certain price, we got a free loaf of chewy Italian bread. We've been eating bits of that for days now. For dine in, it looks like tables were very well-spaced out and all of the employees were wearing masks. This helped us to feel comfortable picking up our order and even thinking about dining in some time. read more

Our bartender was great as was our cocktail and that is where the good stops. Service was slow in the restaurant and our meals were awful, all 4 of them! We have been coming here for years and never had a bad meal, so this was a shocker. Two of the people we were with had one of their signature dishes, the bourbon scallops, they were way over salted and the bourbon sauce was watered down. When the server was told, she said she would inform the chief. She didn't offer to have them redone or offer something else and they didn't ask about the other meals. One of the other meals was not seasoned at all and the paella was strangely seasoned. Everything was off. read more

Got the Peach Kombucha made with garden herbs. It was probably the best Kombucha I've ever had, very refreshing. Also ordered the Gnocchi which came with butternut squash, brown butter mushrooms, brussels sprouts, radishes and parmesan cheese. Each bite was like a little burst of flavor in your mouth, very well cooked. Really enjoyed my meal at Mona Lisa's! read more

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Delicious food and always amazing service. I look forward to coming back as the menu does rotate. It provides a unique experience every time I am there. read more

Yum! Fresh made pasta at its finest in EC! You can't go wrong with anything but the spicy scallops and the goat cheese appetizer are my favorite! read more

I've been a fan of Mona's for years but my last 2 visits have not been as good. Now the tables are so packed together, there's no privacy or a quiet conversation. The noise level really took away from the atmosphere. Food is still good, but not as inventive as in the past. Probably won't be one of my top recommendations anymore. read more

Had the pleasure of dining at Mona Lisa when I was back in town for commencement at UWEC. Everything was fab! The food was sublime & the portions afforded me the opportunity to have lunch the next day. Our waiter Riley was attentive & personable. We even had the opportunity to meet Lisa as our hosts know her. Sure wish this Water Street gem was there back in my college daze in the mid seventies! read more

Nice place with good food. Wasn't a huge fan but that's just a personal preference (not a big pasta person). Atmosphere is very nice and open. Of you like wine there is no shortage of flavors here. We got a pitcher of the sangria that was pretty good. My wife had the cheese tortellini which was very tasty. I had a chicken dish that was pretty good, a little dry but flavorful (I finished my plate lol). So all said and done, if you like wine and an Italian setting, this is a good spot. read more