Solaia was an excellent choice for dinner! For starters, we had a shrimp & mango salad over a bed of arugul. Light, fresh and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from the mango. We followed with seared sea scallops with a creamy white wine sauce. The slight acidity of the wine and rich buttery sauce paired perfectly to complement the sweet scallops. For my entree, I had a broiled branzino with grilled vegetables. The branzino was lightly seasoned and perfectly cooked, moist and flaky! We finished our dinner with classic tiramisu. Rich and creamy! Can't wait to go back for another meal! read more

I am in Monticello NY for that Kartrite Water Park spot on Thanksgiving day and I had a party of 11 without any reservations for dinner. This restaurant saved my rear end by letting me know, at 530 pm when I called, that it would accommodate my party by 6 pm. What. A. Gem! I had to shake the owner's hand in gratitude, and, of course, leave a fatter tip. Food was excellent! Every plate seemed to have been thoughtfully put together, with flavor profiles, texture, and temperature just right. Interior ambiance can be quite dark, and those with weaker eyes are encouraged to use a cell phone flashlight to read the menu. The space for our party of 11 felt comfortable and exclusive! We had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner and are grateful to the owner along with the team for taking such great care of us. I hope to be back soon. read more

Solaia Restaurant - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Monticello, New York

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Outstanding restaurant. Starting with the service - so professional and on point. The restaurant is spacious yet cozy. But the food is the real star. Highly recommended! read more

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We spent a night in the area and checked Yelp, which led us to Solaia. Called ahead for an early reservation. We were greeted and sat promptly when we arrived. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the flat bread set on the table. We started with calamari for an appetizer which was very good. I had the Risotto for my entree and my husband had chicken milanese. I confirmed with the server that it was indeed Risotto and not overcooked white rice before I ordered as some places have pulled that one. He assured me. He was right. Everything was very good. We would go back if in the area again. read more

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Always great service and excellent food. Often very interesting specials, usually not available in most other restaurants. A bit pricey, but very worth it!! read more

Before ordering they present some Parmigiana with soppressata and this fried type of huge chips with some Italian bread. Nice touch as always. We had the octopus over broccoli rabe as an appetizer. The octopus was tender and a nice grill flavor in a light oil and garlic. Really done perfectly Ordered the Scaloppini alla Bolognese which came with about 4 medallions with prosciutto and mozzarella on top, in a light brown sauce with roasted/charred broccoli, carrots, and potatoes. Perfectly done and delicious! The staff is always on top of everything including water refills. The owner always makes his way around to see how everything is going. This is a Biden gem in Monticello. Well done! read more

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Solaia Restaurant in Monticello is the type of restaurant you endlessly dwell on after the meal is complete. One of the most important details I admire about this restaurant is that they strive to offer fresh ingredients. The menu is well designed and balanced, offering plenty to consider without overwhelming you and the quality was evident every meal I tried. Everything has clean, natural flavors; everything was cooked perfectly (not overcook, not overwork, just damn good food with care). The service was just as impressive as the food. They were attentive but didn't hover, quite astounding how they manage to balance both so well. Whether you are coming for a modest meal or for a celebration service, you will leave feeling like it was definitely a special meal! read more

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We have friends that visit us once a year for a Resort's World visit. Unfortunately, it is always on a Monday night when the Resort World steak house is closed. Luckily, we found Solaia, which was open & not crowded. This was back on 9/22/25 - As we pulled in we saw lots of tomatoes still growing outside the door. The owner assured us they used a lot of their own vegetables when possible. The interior was spacious & attractive. The menu quite varied including a risotto dish which was a nice find for this area. All in all, a good meal with friends! read more

1. I stopped by last month to take out food. I was ignored by the waiter. Finally got his attention after being brushed off several times. I asked for the eggplant dish. He disappeared and later Finally got his attention again. He said the wait would be 1.5 hours. I left. 2. Called in tonight for the eggplant dish. Menu read eggplant, pasta, fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes. He thought I wanted eggplant parm, so I pointed out what it was called on menu. He had to check of they had eggplant. They did. He stated there are no tomatoes, just sauce. I agreed and stated I'll be there in 1/2 hour. When I arrived, same guy (waiter) again passed me by and I'm standing there politely. Finally got his attention. I stated I called in for the eggplant. He walks away. I thought he would see if it was ready and was helping customers at the table, which was fine. I sat down and waited and of course, no acknowledgement. I sat for approximately 20 minutes with no feedback. I could not get his attention after 20 minutes. I then called over another staff member and it was ready. If I didn't call another staff member, who knows how long I would have continued to wait, being ignored by original waiter. Also please note it's quite dark in there. Christmas lights, but don't know if there were other lights on due to take-out and standing in front. 3. The price changed. They didn't update some of their sites. I paid $20.00 plus tax and tip. No napkins or plastic utensils. (Had to ask for it.) Not even a slice of bread for over $25.00 total. The tin dish in bag was very light-weight. Get home, and though flavor was good, I was searching in plate for a few tiny tid-bits of eggplant, and a few small dots of melted mozzarella. I wanted to laugh. Remember the burger commercial with the old ladies expressing, "WHERE'S THE BEEF?" I wanted to yell out, "WHERE'S THE EGGPLANT? "WHERE'S THE CHEESE?" My recommendation is to go to your local pizza shop if you don't want a plate of pasta with a few tiny tidbits of eggplant and cheese and pay with tax and tip over $25.00. 4. I once went with a party there. I'm vegetarian. They said they could give me broccoli with pasta. Everyone else got nice meat dishes with a starch and side dish. Couldn't believe for a similar price they couldn't have added a few more vegetables. Taste was average. My recommendation is to lower cost of pasta dish with the few tidbits of eggplant. If someone is vegetarian in a party, and cost of plate is similar to those with meat, add a little something or lower price for the vegetarian dish. read more

This was the worst service I have ever had at a restaurant. We were a table of 11. The weight staff were rude when people asked what kind of wine or beer they had or what kind of mixed drinks they had. The people were very nonresponsive and just looked at us like we were nuts. They said they would check and then they never would come back. The specials were rattled off at 100 miles an hour. Like 10 different specials without any sort of sheet of paper and nobody came back around. When we asked more information about a specific special, the waitress said she didn't know what the specials were only one waiter knew what the specials were. When we went to pay, we had told them that we wanted separate checks we had several sets of couples and we had other people who were individuals we were told that they could split it up with our credit cards, but when they brought the final check, it was just altogether and she said she would just divided all by the number of credit cards she was given so that just didn't work when we had some couples and some singles so we had to figure out the check on our own. I will never ever come back to this restaurant. read more

Continues to be consistent in their service, ambiance and delicious food. I started with Mango, spinach, red onions and cherry tomato's in a vinaigrette dressing. For my entree i had the Chilean Bass on top of spinach. My usual French martini, double expresso and Grand Mariner dinner desert. Class, consistency and attention to details. They never fail to please, thank you to the owner, staff and family! read more

Solaia Restaurant - Butter squash ravioli - Italian Near Me - Monticello, New York

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This was an unplanned visit after we decided, on a whim, to go see a production at the Forestburgh Playhouse (100% recommend, it's amazing there!) on a beautiful afternoon last weekend. We were starving afterwards, and this was the closest restaurant, so off we went. The restaurant is ginormous, a bit nondescript, but every single person who works there is so friendly and welcoming. We got a couple glasses of white wine and started with a wonderful mixed green salad (they even wrapped a thinly-sliced cucumber around the serving, which was a special touch). For mains, we shared the mushroom ravioli and the scallopini bolognese. The pasta for the ravioli was quite thick, and you could tell that they had rehydrated the porcinis on the inside, which were still too tough and in huge pieces, so the dish could have been executed with a bit more finesse. It was served in a nice broth sauce that we really liked. The veal was, we're sad to say, not very good because the meat was so tough when the whole point of veal is tenderness. (Just can't help ourselves here, but...Tenderness, where is the tenderness?) The rest of the dish with the cheese and veggies was only OK. We skipped dessert to have a reason to check out Monticello, but overall had a very nice time here and we would recommend it because it seems like an institution trying its best. We even saw some other folks from the playhouse after dinner, which was nice. Not sure if we'd come again after a show, but we hope that others do. read more

We stayed at the Kartrite and wanted something better than cafeteria food so we ventured off the grounds, and are glad we did. We were greeted by the owner's son who was very friendly and accommodating of our group of 4 children under 7 years old. We had the calamari and octopus special app which was cooked well. The beet salad was very good too. We shared a bunch of dishes (chicken Solaia was very tasty) and a few pastas and everything was great. Only dish we didn't love was the penne à la vodka, it was rather blend. Overall a great meal and we will definitely return next time we are in the area. read more

My husband and I went to Solaia for dinner before a show and absolutely loved it! The staff, food and service were outstanding!! We are definitely going back! read more

Great Italian restaurant we went to. Much better than other places nearby. Food was authentic and delicious. Ambiance and service top notch. Thanks for a great night! read more

Overall great food, the scallops were a little overcooked but otherwise the artichoke app was something I never had anywhere else and it was delightful. The service was swift and attentive and we sat by a large window that allowed us to peek outside on a rainy semi rainy evening. Overall, make a reservation if you are in the area and give it a try. read more

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Absolutely outstanding in every way! Delicious food, service is amazing! The experience was nothing short of exceptional. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff always goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The service is flawless--attentive without being intrusive, and every detail is handled with care. The food is absolutely outstanding. Each dish is bursting with flavor. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. This restaurant delivers on every level. Highly recommend--easily one of the best dining experiences! read more

Went here for my birthday after reading such wonderful reviews. Normally don't go out for Italian, because I make many dishes myself. This is a special place with fabulous dishes down to the bread plate they offer first. Ordered specials of the day and were a bit surprised they were around 20% more than the highest prices on menu. Would be nice if they offered prices on special. Trust me you will want to lick your plate. read more

consistently delicious fresh food. Family run with superb service and friendly staff. Fish is so fresh and never disappoints. A great gem of Sullivan Co read more

Wow that was fantastic Everything was excellent Food- from the scallops appetizer to the tiramasu dessert were spot on The staff was attentive but not clingy The place was busy but very comfortable Highly recommended Espresso martini very tasty read more

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Solaia Restaurant offers you a little something special in Monticello. From the moment you walk in, you know you're in for a nice time. The space is warm and classy with its white table cloth and the service is friendly and attentive. The food was superb. They start you off with a fresh bread and a little charcuterie (meat and cheeses). For my entree, I ordered the pappardelle with bolognese and loved it. The noodles were fresh and the bolognese was warm and rich with flavor. My friends also loved their dishes and wine. We will definitely be back to Solaia to try more for our next special occasion. read more

This place is just amazing. There is something about the service and food that makes you crave going back everyday!

I would never have believed you could find a restaurant of this quality in Forestburgh NY. We happened to come up for the weekend and drove past. The calamari, the salmon, and the beet salad were out of this world. Service was perfect. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you're in the area (and even if you're not). read more

Best dinners ever. Staff is on point. The bar and seating area are cozy and inviting.

Very good food and service. A stone's throw from Resorts Casino. Off the beaten path and a nice surprise. Very accommodating. read more

Solaia Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Monticello, New York

This is the best food that you will find in Sullivan County. The owner and family are a class act and treat every patron like family. You will enjoy everything from the warm welcome to the delicious food no matter what you have. They are always consistent and will never disappoint. The atmosphere is amazing and gives a nice quaint vibe . read more

It may seem out of the way in the middle of nowhere, but this place is definitely worth seeking out. I was looking for something close to the casino in Monticello (my dining and other service experiences there led me to seek sustenance outside of that establishment) I am so happy I found this place. Everything about the service was Perfect! For starters, we had the fried Calamari and an order of the Scallops in cream sauce. The Calamari could have used a bit of salt but was cooked simply just the way we like them. The Scallops were outstanding. My wife had the Rigatoni Malanzana,I had the veal scalopini alla Bolonese. My in-laws had the scalopini Alma. All were scrumptious. The service was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back here when I go to the casino or anytime I get back to this area. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Just fabulous. Food absolutely amazing. Service superb. We went there again with our friends from Vermont and they couldn't stop raving about the restaurant. Between us all, we had chicken, veal, and fish. So everything was great. And to top it off, with the upscale ambiance, the prices were very reasonable. If you are in Sullivan County, this is by far one of the very top restaurants. read more

Allways a great meal, great quality food and good Ambiance. Dependable service as you would expect from a fine restaurant! read more

I highly recommend Solaia. We have been going there for years. We went there recently with a couple of friends and everything was amazing. They holiday decor was so perfect and cozy and the owner and staff are always so welcoming and professional. But the food makes it all worth while. Every single dish was fantastic and we didn't leave a crumb. The artichoke appetizer, seafood salad, lamb chops, beef ravioli with truffle, Solaia chicken were all fantastic. So was the gelato! Highly recommend the salted caramel. read more

Great little restaurant in the Monticello area. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. Portions were slightly on the smaller side but they were delicious. Would definitely go back. read more

What an amazing restaurant! We had such an awesome meal here tonight. Came in for dinner with the family and admired their beautiful garden outside with homegrown tomatoes peppers and eggplant. Once inside, the dining room is upscale and beautiful. Staff super friendly and inviting. As for the food, we ordered the artichoke appetizer, grilled calamari, and mozzarella caprese. All the appetizers were excellent. I am usually not an artichoke fan but this was amazing. Had some good strong old fashion drinks. For main course we ordered the halibut with clams, sea bass, shrimp risotto with mushrooms, and pasta with grilled chicken for the kids. All the dishes were fire - amazing taste and great execution. Tons of options for dessert. We shared a conoli, toasted almond cake, ice cream all of which were delicious. read more

Solaia Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Monticello, New York

Wonderful atmosphere, beautifully accommodated. The food was superb and would recommend anyone seeking a relaxing evening to come and enjoy. read more

This place was really just okay. It's a quaint little place with good service and ambiance. The food is not very well executed. Pasta was tough and chewy. Sauces on food were bland. Dressing on the salad as too mayonnaisey and salad was soggy. It was just generally super average food. read more

Scallops. Salmon. Pounded Veal on the bone. Amazing salads and to die for chocolate mousse cake! A metro quality dining experience in the Catskills! read more

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Great food. Great people. They aim to please. Always a great time. Owner. Wife and son work hard alongside staff to make your experience special. read more

A delicious meal. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted fresh (there's a garden right out front with an abundance of tomatoes and other produce growing.) My mom and I went on a Tuesday night. It was busy but they sat us right away. The chilean sea bass special was outstanding. The service was impeccable. They have a full bar with good cocktails and an array of wines and beer. Highly recommend. read more

From the moment you walk into Solaia, you feel the warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance, along with the staff welcomes you. The scrumptious menu was extensive and everything was cooked to perfection. The Chilean Sea Bass was to die for and the desserts were heavenly! Drinks and service were amazing! Owners son was awesome. My only suggestion to improve ... is to get new steady tables. However, you guys are more than 5 stars! read more

There isn't much going on in Monticello, and this restaurant is, sort of, in the middle of nowhere. Residents of the area should be THRILLED because quality, authentic Italian food is hard to find. The outside isn't much and non-descript, which is actually good. The inside is pleasant and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive. Two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts, coffee,, a glass of wine ... and we were out of there for $130 or so, including tip. Wonderful dinner. Also, we were in there near closing and ordered coffee. While most places would say, "We're out," our waiter made us fresh coffee. It's little things like this that make a place memorable. I can't tell you how many times a place will say, "the coffee is off for the night," or some other crap that makes you wish you stayed home. Highly recommended. Excellent meal. Attentive staff. Authentic all the way around. read more

Amazing food and service! Beautiful atmosphere! Daily Fresh Fish specials! Definitely Go!