First time here on a visit to nyc. Nice looking spot, friendly hostess. Good menu Everything was really good and generous portions!! Worth good the trip too! read more

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Great addition to the harlem community. Beautiful ambience, friendly staff, and great variety of options for everyone. I tried a variety of items, but my favorite is the shrimp and grits l, fried artichokes and shrimp. read more

Monte Carlo - American Near Me - New York, New York

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A neighborhood gem!!!!! Soo thankful we have this diner nearby! Their pancakes might be the best diner pancakes I've had in a long time. Service is great EVERY time. It's also so well maintained and SO clean! I peaked to look at their kitchen and it looks damn near spotless. So impressive! Just simply delicious diner food-- you can't go wrong here. Don't quote me on their non diner items. Don't go to a diner and order non diner items. That's all I have to say! Can't wait to come back :) FYI their chicken and waffles is yummy but their friend chicken is more like a chicken tender or fried chicken thigh? read more

Monte Carlo - Chicken and Waffle - American Near Me - New York, New York

Monte Carlo is a modern themed diner with a liquor license! We had tasty food, but nothing Absolutely outstanding. stop by this spot if you're in the area and seeking a reliable bite near the park. read more

Monte Carlo - American Near Me - New York, New York

I went here on a weekday in the evening and it was a perfect time to go. There were just a few people there so plenty of seating. The waitress was really friendly and attentive of whatever we needed. In order the chicken matzo ball soup in a cop. It was really flavorful and had a nice amount of chicken, enough, enough matzo balls, and a hearty mix of vegetables in a creamy broth that blended all of the seasonings well. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade which was served in a cute, mason jar styled glass and was really yummy without being overly sweet or tart. read more

Monte Carlo - Chicken matzo ball soup - American Near Me - New York, New York

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How many diners sell $11 red wines with a 4.0 on Vivino, $7 beer happy hours until 7pm plus reduced appetizers. Great local spot with a killer clam chowder too. Service is fast and diner friendly. Classic diner, but better. read more

Monte Carlo - Diner - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great staff and great service! Sat outside with our dog and they even brought him out some water. Will definitely be back!

I recently visited this diner and had a great experience. I ordered the Harlem Breakfast, which was absolutely delicious. What really made the visit stand out, though, was the service. Paola was exceptional, very attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my meal. I truly appreciated her hospitality. I'm already looking forward to coming back again! read more

Amazing customer service and energy from Paola!! Food was really good and put together

The food was incredible but the service is was sold us to coming back again! Paola was incredible, so attentive, kind, and fast. I'd definitely recommend read more

With the right management this place *could be great, but unfortunately it is not there yet. To begin with there was only one on the floor. understandably service was somewhat slow, but what was really disappointing was the disparity between the menu and well we actually got. the waitress recommended the Caesar salad. Normally, I don't get Caesar salad at restaurants unless I think they actually do something special because it's so cheap to make it described homemade bagel chips. That couples with our recommendation me over the edge to order it. That was a mistake. There weren't any homemade bagel chips, but there was a piece of white toast cut into four pieces used as croutons. For the nachos we ordered we requested pulled pork instead we got leftover roasted pork sliced into strips that had a dog breath after taste. The waitress did take the pulled pork off the bell, but they really should've comped the entire not considering the menu description and the dish did not match. lastly, the waitress was very friendly and young and I don't call her for this, but it was bizarre that at the end she insisted that I give her her tip on Venmo or Zelle and not on my credit card. First she asked for cash and I explained I didn't have any and instead of just saying no worries she then wanted me to use an app. read more

Monte Carlo - Clearly that is a cheap piece of white bread not homage bagel chip croutons. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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So excited to have this new diner open up! I dined here once they opened (soft launch right now). The inside is so beautiful, pretty decor inside and lovely paintings all over the restaurant (check the art in the bathrooms)! For food, they literally have so much to choose from - breakfast, lunch and dinner options. I really liked their omelet with salmon and cream cheese, kale salad, and I also loved the shrimp and grits! They have everything you would need to satisfy your parties desires - chicken and waffles to a very delicious steak! They offer a full range of coffee, wines, and other non-alcoholic beverages. I promise no one will leave disappointed! I want to come back and try the rest of the menu items!! read more

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This a brand new diner style restaurant in the neighborhood so took a Sunday morning to try it out. The place is nice itself, upscale but kind of small so if it's busy might have a to wait if packed. The service was attentive and we had great service by our server. Everyone was willing to help out which is great to see. The food was really good, typical breakfast food I would expect to enjoy. Me and my dad finished our plates and did not have to ask for anything else. The only thing I would say it is pricier than expected and for the neighborhood for some simple dishes but overall enjoyed, would come back and hope it stays in the Barrio! read more

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While passing by hungry. I decided to drop in this gem to get a bite. To my surprise everything was great! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was great! Being from Generation X the music was perfect! If you're thinking about dining here, think no more. Just do it! read more

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I ate the full brunch and dinner menu and pastries options at here . Omg. So good. I love everything, but here are my top 5: * Steak * Chicken & waffles * Kale salad * Smoked salmon omelet * Creme brulee Also the paintings are GORGEOUS and decor is modern. I did not expect this from a diner read more

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This is a spot that is roomy enough if you have a little crew with you. It's very nice staff and is a cute, clean place. I've only have gone here for breakfast, so speaking for breakfast, the food is decent. read more

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Came for breakfast, I had a western omelette with cheese and am expresso. This place is really pretty inside and the ambiance is perfect for a breakfast date with not too much noise. The waitress was sweet and the food was fresh. I will definitely be returning. read more

Monte Carlo - Western omelet( I added sour cream) - American Near Me - New York, New York

It's a neighborhood diner & so thankful it's so close to my apartment. Sometimes you just want the basic breakfast fix and this diner delivers. I've had breakfast here twice & for the most part the food is pretty good. The portions are hefty & proportion to the price. On weekdays they offer free coffee & juice with your breakfast entree. What an amazing deal. I've tried the huevos rancheros & the Harlem breakfast. Those are breakfast staples are spot on delicious. My partner has ordered the omelettes and heavy on the fixings, which is what we like. You get your monies worth with the portions. Today, we stop by during lunchtime. The menu still serves breakfast dishes but I decided to try their lunch menu. It's another deal where they offer soup, or salad & a soda with your entree. Lunch is delicious as well. I had a Cubana with sweet potatoes fries. The fries were perfect crunch ratio. We finished off our meal with their carrot cake. Yes, it's our second time getting it & it's still a top notch dessert. I'm not sure why it's not mentioned here, but it's really one of the best carrot cakes I've tried. It's not too sweet & just perfect ratio of texture & cake moisture. The cake has a cute carrot design too. read more

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Discover a truly elevated dining experience at the Monte Carlo in Harlem, where owner Alex and his staff deliver outstanding service. read more

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Spanish Harlem (now known as East Harlem) needs a place like Monte Carlo. By this, I mean a beautiful local restaurant with affordable food and friendly service that community members can enjoy. A place where they can comfortably take their family and friends to celebrate or simply dine without going far. Monte Carlo seems like that place but there are some kinks to work out. I visited in celebration of a close friend's birthday on the Sunday before Easter. Upon entering, I was really impressed. Although it's supposed to be a diner, it felt like a cozy cafe on the upper west side. Staff was dressed in personalized uniforms, the floors are tiled white, and the walls are adorned with paint and beautiful artwork. The booths feature upholstered seating and flowers on the tables. A nice space overall. We arrived a little after 2pm for a brunch reservation. In total it was about 20 of us, again this was a reservation, meaning they anticipated us and we assumed they could handle such a group size but this experience didn't feel like that. Upon arriving, we were seated immediately. Given our party size, we were offered a pre-fixe menu costing $30 per person. Very reasonable and included my drink. The options were about 6 or 7 different entrees including: chicken tenders, vegetarian omelette, the harlem breakfast feast, and a burger. I opted for fresh OJ and the harlem breakfast feast which included: 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, sliced ham, a sausage link, bacon, and seasoned potatoes. Definitely a feast! A couple other people at our table got this same option or the omelette. Ordering our food and drinks was simple, the hard part was actually receiving our food. About 30 minutes went by when we started wondering where the food was. Perhaps 15 minutes later, the food started to come out in waves. After an hour of waiting, I was the very last person to receive my entire meal. The waiter seemed to forget who got what, so some people would receive parts of their food unknowingly. For example, pancakes and some eggs came out on two different plates. Myself and 3 other people at that time were waiting. The waiter says "Pancakes?". I say "Yes, me!". They give it to me then give the eggs to the other person waiting. Turns out the eggs and the pancakes were for the other person, but now we're both waiting for the rest of our food. This happened twice. I received my food in three installments eventually - first pancakes, then ham, bacon, and eggs, and finally potatoes. These were on 3 different plates. By the time, I received my complete meal, everyone around me was either finished eating or almost finished. I was annoyed that I took a few bites and asked for a to-go container. The staff did not give any reason as to why the food took so long, so I just assume that they could not really handle such a large group. I never heard any apology either. Very disappointing. In any event though, the food was quite good and portions were generous enough to last me more than one meal! For starters, my pancakes were soft and fluffy with a dollop of cinnamon butter. Never had that style of butter but it was delicious. The bacon was prepared just how I prefer, well cooked but not burnt. The eggs were also fluffy and cooked hard as I prefer. Finally, the potatoes which were seasoned and paired with bell peppers, were tasty. A great meal overall, just slow to come out. The rest of the party enjoyed their meals but some of them expressed the same sentiments about slow food. Staff were also friendly and attentive. They sang happy birthday to my friend and lit a candle for some cupcakes her mother provided. Overall, 4 stars for great food and modern decor, but I have to account for the slow service. Given that it is a new establishment, I give grace and understanding but please work on this. I plan to return and give them a second try. I would recommend others pay them a visit as well and support local businesses! read more

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Great vibe and great food! It was a phenomenal way to end friend's trip after a long night of partying.

We went on a Saturday morning for brunch. It was quiet and nice. We were seated next to a window so we got a lot of morning sunshine - though it was freezing that we had to put on our coats while waiting for the food. Black coffee was diner standard. Seafood platter was okay but failed to meet my expectation -all deep fried! There were at least three waitresses and none of them seemed to be attentive. read more

Monte Carlo - Seafood platter - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for breakfast on a Tuesday morning with my kids. My ten year old daughter who is a tough food critic rated it a four star. Her summary- "the esthetic is very now, it's clean. And you know it's a good place when the waiter checks on you more than once. The potatoes are good, and the French Toast is very fluffy and soft. The steak was ok, it was chewy, yours is better mommy. The steak needed something, like maybe some seasoning. The jelly on the toast was really good." I couldn't agree more with her assessment! I have created a mini yelper! The space is cozy and inviting, with lots of natural light. It just opened so everything is clean and new. The booth seats are a light vinyl beige, which matches the white and brown marble tables cool light fixtures and pleasant wait staff. It's a modern looking space- or as my daughter says it's very "now". The steak for sure needed salt and didn't love that it was already cut up for me- I'm an adult, let me cut my own steak. Eggs were cooked perfect. Potatoes were flavorful. French toast was terrific, and so was the maple butter that was melted on top, which made it look so much more appetizing. Pancakes were tasty and large portion. Disappointed in the bacon, which wasn't freshly fried. There was no crunch and crisp to it, but it was still good bacon. Cappuccino was perfect and served in a large cup. I will come back and try some other items. And last but never least on my list- Love the bathroom! It was clean and perfectly decorated. From this I gather the kitchen is clean and organized - it evoked confidence in my patronage of this lovely establishment, if a restaurant bathroom can do such a thing. read more

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A welcomed addition to the East Harlem neighborhood. Took a visit to Monte Carlo for a post half marathon brunch. Great choice to get away from the crowd and fill up on a meal after a brutal 13.1 mile run. You are greeted by a very friendly staff that makes you feel at home. A few minor slips with service (wrong order) was quickly rectified so it doesn't effect this rating at all. Decorated very nice, doesn't give that "Diner" feel. It was more of a modern touch to fit right in the neighborhood. I've seen this location run as Harlem Shake followed by Mountain Bird. It's very promising and I wish them well. It won't be long before the staff knows your name, while I sat an dined, two different occasions patrons who clearly was there a day prior entered to enjoy another meal. read more

Monte Carlo - Pancakes w/ cinnamon butter and bacon. - American Near Me - New York, New York

I eagerly patronized Monte Carlo on a Tuesday evening, it's pretty empty, only 2 other couples were dining in. I kept it simple & ordered a French onion soup; the only thing that kept it totally inedible was the mozzarella that was barely melted on top. The soup bowl was warm, the soup was cold & tasted like they forgot to add water. The broth was so dense & salty I ate the cheese & left the rest. My partner ordered the French toast with salted caramel & bananas. I tasted it & the French toast tasted like bread dipped in egg. No flavor, no cinnamon, no vanilla, or maybe I was expecting too much, (or giving away my recipe lol) Cute place, but definitely my first & last time here.... read more

Monte Carlo - Completely empty, I don't understand how they can't get the order right - American Near Me - New York, New York

I had a nice time here at Monte Carlo. The food is super fresh and tasty. The staff was welcoming and cheerful. The ambiance is super chill but nice. 5 stars. read more

Meat loaf and mashed potatoes. My first time checking out this place. Nice and cozy.. The Waiter very attentive. Music was cool.. The vibe was nice. Food was delicious. The bill was . Definitely will eat there again. read more

Monte Carlo - Classic meat loaf and mashed potatoes. - American Near Me - New York, New York

We started going here last year + we LOVED it! Staff so friendly, especially the waitress, now manager, Maria. So attentive and kind! However, the last couple of times we've eaten there the food hasn't been as good as before. Not sure what happened. Salmon burger wasn't great and the rice pudding was hard and flavorless. I was disappointed today, and it stinks bc I so want to support this business! Place is clean and service is good, but I kinda wish the desserts were tastier and more fresh. Maybe less is more... a few classic staples that you can't mess up? The rice pudding wasn't good at all. Hope things turn around cuz it's really in a great spot! read more

I was far uptown and hungry. I saw this place and decided to give it a try. Good choice. It's smallish inside with outdoor sidewalk seating too. And it's spotlessly clean. I was greeted immediately after I walked in & was told I could sit anywhere. The service was quite good. They have an extensive diner style menu. I decided on my go-to, a cheddar cheese omelet. With french fries and rye toast, it was a treat. The omelet itself was larger than most places serve it, with the very notable exception of Dirty Pierre's. All was tasty. The only thing that kept it from being outstanding in all ways was a glass of chocolate milk that I ordered. I was just in a silly mood and felt like being a child again. So I ordered the $4.50 small glass. Well, it wasn't small. It was microscopic. I thought they served it in a shot glass. 3 decent sips and it would be gone. If I return, and I would because the food is good, I would certainly make a very different beverage choice. read more

CAme in for lunch...Brioche French Toast w/ bananas and Turkey bacon,Chicken and Waffle ,chicken strips ,brioche French toast with caramel. Food is good and ambiance is freaking awesome. Bright and classic and elegant. The bathroom was clean and amazing pictures/art on the walls. The rosé sangria had fruit in it and was delicious. The peach Bellini was good as well but tasted more like a mojito. I think my only issue was the communication. We ordered a certain way for ex: no bananas on the caramel French toast and instead bananas on the regular French toast that had my Turkey bacon on it but it didn't come that way and then trying to explain how to fix it was a hassle and I was getting agitated BUT the waiter was kind enough to give a cake on the house, a lemonade on the house for my son and took care of the bill nicely SOOOOO overall would definitely come back for dinner. read more

We live in the neighborhood and saw that this place opened a couple months ago. We finally stopped in to Ty and we are really happy we did. The food was really good. The waitress recommended the Fried Cheese Curds as an app and they were really tasty, even the marinara dipping sauce was on point (I'm Italian and it's hard to please me with marinara). My boyfriend and I shared the Steak Sandwich and added fries. Other than missing the Aioli on the sandwich and forgetting the coleslaw it was a great sandwich. The steak was cooked as we wanted and was very tender. The chimmichari sauce on the sandwich added a great fresh taste. The fries were crispy af. Over all really impressed, for just a quick pop in diner we were throughly impressed. Even the restaurant itself was cute, homie and charming. SUPER clean. The staff was friendly and the women who was serving us was so personable and just the right amount of chatty. Being we live only two blocks away, we will definitley be back. read more

Monte Carlo - Fried Cheddar Curds - American Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered take out from Monte Carlo and the food was inedible. I called to complain and the person who answered said they did not view the food before it left the restaurant I would never order from this place again read more

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Was looking for breakfast spot close to my house and Monte Carlo came up as on of the first options. Food was good so is the service. Coffee was delicious and strong read more

Now this isn't my first time ordering from here. My usual is the smash burger with a side of fries and I'll say the fries are the best I've had around my area, and the burger is superb. Which is why i was disappointed when i had ordered it again earlier today. The smash burger is advertised to come with two patties. I guess to cut corners they had cut one patty in half and stacked it on top of the other. Worst part is what i did have wasn't even cooked well. I had asked for it to be cooked well done, but it was all pink on the inside and kept falling apart. By the time my order had arrived they were already closed so we couldn't call or go into the place. Best i got was a 5 dollar refund from uber, for a 15 dollar burger. read more

Monte Carlo - SmashBurger - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute decor, food great! Would totally go back there. Nice server. Menu has lots of options. I had salmon burger and fries, yummy. Both my friends had an omelet that they loved. read more

The service is going to be questionable every time you go. At times I've had good service and was very much paid attention to. The last visit I had on 10/20 and the service was not at ALL up to par. I have patroned this place serval times and even recommended to family to visit this place on occasion. I am completely disheartened that I no longer feel like I can recommend this place to cost due to the neglect of service that I received the last time I visited. My server seemed irritated to approach me. I had a brunch meal that came with 1 mimosa. When the waitress finally decided to check on me I asked for another mimosa and she informed me that it was regular price--which I was okay with. However, after finishing that. She stopped tending to me. The bus boy eventually came over because now I had empty plates and glasses around me and I ordered food to go. Again, no waitress to be found. It's been a while since I've been back, and normally I would've at least visited once in between this time, but I don't feel like it would be a great experience again. read more

I came here for a quick lunch. I had a BLT on wheat bread and my wife had the pancakes with Turkey sausage. We were seated right away and our food didn't take long to come out. It's a cute modern version of a diner. The food was ok if I go back I would have to try something different but I wasn't sold on the BLT. But I do recommend people check it out if you're in the East Harlem area! read more

If you're looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Harlem Monte Carlo is the place to go. Ambiance is warm and cozy with the beautiful interior design ( you must see the bathroom ! ) Looking for a clean place to sit and enjoy a delicious meal? Check out Monte Carlo..the only thing that's missing is the French Riviera read more

Monte Carlo - American Near Me - New York, New York

My first time here. Service was amazing. They do care for customers and make you feel like you are dinning among closed friends. Menu is diverse and portions size are good. I ordered from the Mediterranean section, the pork with Greek salad and French fries. Salad was fresh and French fries so crispy. Pork tasted good. My son ordered Mac and cheese and he says it was impressive. Definitely, I will be back. read more

Been so excited for this place to open and it did not disappoint! It's so pretty and the staff is so kind. Huge menu with so many options classic diner vibes. Would definitely recommend. read more

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