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Monzu Fresh Pasta

4.7 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Elaine H.

Got the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. Was trying to find a quick dinner before going to a concert so found this place to try. Honestly, I really enjoyed my experience there! It was really cozy and the waiters were really nice. I could tell that the pasta was fresh and the sauce that it was coated in was delicious. Really nice place for special occasions or craving some good pasta! Definitely would want to come back.

Short rib ravioli   Generous 7ct serving
Melissa M.

Great after work dinner! I found the prices to be very reasonable. The restaurant was closed for a private event but they allowed us to dine outside. Alberto was super helpful with explaining the menu and checking in with us along with Chay. The food was absolutely amazing! Fresh, flavorful, and cooked too perfection. If I lived here, I'd be a regular.

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Nicole M.

I came here over Valentines Day weekend and overall my experience was pretty good! We booked a reservation in advance since we were expecting Vday craziness and it's good that we did since the place filled up pretty quickly. We ordered the focaccia bread, carbonara, and short rib ravioli. All of them were really good, but a note on the carbonara is that it is a traditional carbonara so it's not made with cream and the texture of the pasta was firmer and more al dente. Not bad but definitely different so something worth noting if you're used to the more "American" carbonara! The focaccia was the appetizer and that came out pretty quickly but the pasta was taking a bit more time to prepare which I expected since it was so busy. A table who sat down and ordered after us ended up getting their pasta before we did. Our server noticed and was very apologetic and even offered us a free dessert which was really kind of them. We ended up choosing the gelato. I forget the actual name from the menu but it's chocolate and hazelnut gelato with some runny chocolate in the center. It's a cute date night spot with a very romantic atmosphere and good food that you can tell is true to its Italian roots!

Short rib raviolis with no dairy and it was delicious!
Kathleen I.

Food is excellent, a small place, small menu, informal ambiance, service was great as our party had food restrictions and they were on the mark with recommendations. All the other dishes were very good.b sorry didn't get photos.

Burrata, Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Salad
Jason B.

This joint is right in my hood, so we happened upon it and had to give it a try. Started out with the burrata peach salad, loved the components though the peppery greens were a bit overpowering if the other flavors. Also had to try the meatballs, perfectly cooked with a tangy sauce and crisp toasts. Finished up with the carbonara, which was a slight disappointment as the pasta was rather tough. The flavors eeee all good, just the texture was an issue. Ambiance is street cafe chic, service was good, and prices were slightly above expectation as the portions were smaller than expected.

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Melanie B.

Despite being busy, the waiter quickly accommodated us. He quickly got our order underway and made some good suggestions on the specials. We got 4 different pastas- all of which the plates were cleared by the end of the meal. Great casual food joint.

Very quaint place
Philip L.

Super friendly and awesome staff, the host was very accommodating and having us. We didn't even have any reservations. The place was pretty full, but he managed to squeeze us in. It's a nice little quaint, beautiful restaurant in the shopping center and looks like maybe residential living above. The food was pretty authentic and really good. When the San Diego area will definitely be coming here again.

Pasta Menu (December 2025)
Jay S.

Probably one of the best pasta/Italian spots I've ever been to and an absolute must try if you're in San Diego! The service was fantastic, the ambiance was nice, but the food is really the star of the show here. I highly recommend the pesto pasta and the pistachio cheesecake, absolutely phenomenal flavors! Here is everything we tried: 5/5 - Focaccia Bread: possibly the best focaccia I've ever had at a restaurant, and that's not an exaggeration either. A fantastic starter or side if you like bread like I do, haha. 5/5 - Pistachio Pesto & Gamberi pasta: the pesto flavors of this pasta were so rich and creamy, I savored every single bite and couldn't wait for the next. We also decided to get the shrimp on the side because I generally don't like it, but I ended up trying some and it was the best shrimp I've ever had. 3/5 - Gnocchi Alla Arrabbiata Sauce: this was the one miss of the night, this is supposed to be a spicy flavor forward dish, based on the description. However, we found it to be rather muted in flavors, but the gnocchi pasta itself was so well made! 5/5 - Pistachio Cheesecake: I'm a huge dessert person, and this was so delicious and so amazing, even by my high standards. The texture and the richness was so divine, yet not too heavy, every bite felt amazing. I highly recommend adding a scoop of gelato. 5/5 - Vanilla Gelato: I've never been a huge fan of just getting vanilla gelato, but this was some of the freshest and most delicious gelato I've ever had, I couldn't wait to eat every bite of its creamy goodness. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.75/5

Menu 05/2026
Marcie L.

Came here on a Tuesday evening for my birthday dinner. I booked through OpenTable around 6 PM, and we ended up running about 10 minutes late because of traffic from the Padres game. Parking down here definitely isn't easy, but we luckily found a spot nearby. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet when we arrived, which I'm sure had a lot to do with the game. We were the only guests at first, but by the time we left there were several other tables dining. From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely phenomenal. Our server made us feel so welcomed. We ordered: * Focaccia Bread: I personally would have liked it a little crispier, but you could tell it was fresh, and it had really nice flavor. * Burrata & Strawberry Salad: light, refreshing, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I added a little balsamic vinaigrette for extra flavor, but overall it was fantastic. * Amatriciana (with added meatballs$: you can add meatballs for $7, and they also offer add-ons like shrimp or burrata for around $6-$8. The homemade pasta completely stole the show. The noodles were fresh, perfectly cooked, and honestly some of the best pasta I've had in San Diego. The meatballs were huge, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Two was the perfect amount. To top it all off, they surprised me with flan and a dessert wine for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the night even more special. Overall, this place absolutely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is cute, clean, and welcoming. The service was outstanding, and the in-house pasta is incredible. Prices are a little on the higher side, but with the location and quality, it's completely worth it. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived until the moment we left.

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Nirvie S.

Lovely team of people running this place. Hands-down best meatballs I've ever had. Love the pannacotta

carbonara special
Haley E.

Place was packed after a Padres game but they were still able to find a spot for us, small place but doesnt feel super crowded when full. Pretty quick to get the meals also! Probably some of the best pasta I've had in southern california. The gorgonzola ravioli was phenominal, the sauce on it was next level delicious. Didnt feel super heavy like some pastas do. The carbonara was maybe in need of a little more sauce but was still very good. Recommend this place for sure.

Sahar L.

Amazing food and service. Great vegetarian options! Went around dinner time on a Saturday and got lucky with being seated right away; however, I'd recommend reservations beforehand.

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Curt T.

I so wanted to like this place. It was just a miss all around. The foccacia bread with truffle oil added was one of the best dishes. The gnocchi was pretty disappointing. The texture was ok but the sauce was less than great. We paid extra for torched mozzarella and nothing was torched. It was shredded mozzarella that melted from the heat of the pasta. Very disappointing and rather small portion for the price. I don't think it was worth $30. The Tuscan style bascaiola was fairly decent. Had some good flavor to it and the portion of this dish for the price was decent. Their signature dish was pretty good. Very rich and flavorful but I don't think I could eat the whole thing myself as the flavors were really powerful and although good would have been too much to eat the whole thing myself. I think this with the bread was th best part of the meal. The service was really bad. We got the bread and salad as appetizers and we waited almost 90 minutes before the main meal arrived. They walked past us multiple times and didn't check on us. We would have ordered another glass of wine but we were never approached or asked if we needed anything. Kind of a disappointing dinner out. Not so sure if I'd come back.

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So unexpected to find such good pasta in San Diego. The suggestions for wine and dessert were spot on. Can't thank Alberto enough.

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Is an egg-free pasta option available?

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