Mona Lisa Restaurant

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   Deborah

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We made reservations at this place through Open Table. The restaurant's website made it look nice. The hours were posted. When we got there, the place was locked up tight, and the sidewalk in front of it was a sheet of ice. I'm writing this so nobody tries to go there and winds up breaking their neck! The bartender at the place we wound up instead said Mona Lisa had been closed for six months.
   

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   Angel

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We get to the restaurant and it’s closed! Why would this app allow you to make a reservation at a closed restaurant?
   

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   Elena

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The service and food was good, I would only return if the music was not so loud, if felt like a night club and not a restaurant . I couldn’t speak across the table!
   

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   Joe

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Seems like the restaurant suffers from an identity crisis. Does it want to be a restaurant or a lounge bar? The variety of cuisine is confusing ( some Italian, sushi, and some Dominican). I can say that if u are going to be on Federal Hill the Italian food should be good and it was not.
   

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   Wendy

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time dining at Mona Lisa, and def will return. It has a hip vibe upon entry, with some pulsing beats in the background. Our party of 6 includes hard of hearing friends, so this was a little bit of a challenge, but there was good energy in the dining room. Service was very attentive and the menu is eclectic. It is mostly Italian, with additional flair from Puerto Rico and Sushi. I am keto and a friend has a gluten allergy — not a problem. The kitchen accommodated us beautifully. My salmon with secret sauce was delish. The portions are very generous (you might have lunch for tomorrow). There were at least two birthday celebrations that night. Fun place to celebrate. Thanks for a great dinner!
   

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   Trish

   VIP

   Rhode Island

   115 reviews

   4.0

   115 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good service and food, but Sat. night 7pm and only one other couple in whole restaurant; no other reservations available on federal hill. Menu has nice options and different from the usual menus, but not enough gluten free options. I had GF chicken marsala which was very good made fresh. There are many gluten free websites and search options if they had gluten free items listed on the menu and would get free advertising at all the GF websites.
   

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   Alexandra

   Rhode Island

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and the service were both outstanding!! It was a busy Saturday night, so the food took a bit longer but that is to be expected! The servers and staff went out of their way to keep us updated. Would absolutely go back and recommend!
   

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   John

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   64 reviews

   4.0

   64 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was terrific, and ample portions as well. Atmosphere is a little odd. Hot pink lighting in the dining room and electronic music with a disco beat playing a little too loudly in the background. Service was good and the food was great.
   

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   Felix

   VIP

   Charleston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Second time dining here. Great atmosphere and food.
   

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    Julia

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    They easily accommodated our large party and turned on the games that we were interested in watching. The service was a little slow but they gave us a round of shots and desserts on the house as a thank you for our patience. The food was really good, everyone loved it and had a good time.
    

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