Monzu Fresh Pasta

4.8

640 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Healthy

We are Monzu Fresh Pasta, serving Italian and contemporary flavors made from scratch in the heart of San Diego’s East Village since 2018. In drawing upon our European heritage and passion for hand-crafted meals, we take pride in transporting you to Italy via our home country’s most beloved staple: fresh pasta.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 255-5032
Website
http://www.monzufreshpasta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact the restaurant at info@monzufreshpasta.com

Location
455 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7201
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
between J and Island ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Italian
San Diego
Best Service
San Diego
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monzu Fresh Pasta delights with "amazing freshly made pasta" and "outstanding service." This cozy, intimate spot is known for its authentic Italian flavors, with dishes like lobster ravioli and tiramisu earning rave reviews. Attentive servers like Antonio and Alberto enhance the dining experience, making Monzu a must-visit.

640 Reviews

K
Keely
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Mediocre at best Sticky tables. Paper napkins. Slow service and food was fine
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great value. And great service from Antonio!
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Tom
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We received fantastic service from Alberto, which made for a wonderful Valentine’s Day date night with their prix fixe menu. The dishes served extremely well with their suggested wine pairings. The ventilation for the restaurant has improved dramatically in the last couple years, resulting in a much more pleasant indoor dining experience. Amazing hole-in-the-wall spot in East Village that should not be overlooked.
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Todd
VIP
New York City
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Will return next time we are in SD.
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Jodi
VIP
Austin
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monzu is amazing and so fresh! I had the Lobster ravioli special and it was out of this world, light and the pink sauce, so good! The staff was amazing too. We were sat immediately and Daniel was very nice. I also had the best cappuccino at the end of our dinner.
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RJ
VIP
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can see why this little gem is so highly rated. The food was outstanding and you tell that it was freshly made using high quality ingredients. Service was exceptional from Antonio. My wife had the pesto gnocchi and I had the lasagna, both were great. But the star of the evening was the Tiramisu, it was the best either of us had ever had. Monzu is small, cozy, simple, warm restaurant with excellent food and service for a reasonable price. Do yourself a favor and go eat there.
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Mitchell
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my 4th or 5th time dining at Monzu. I have had everything from appetizers, salads and fresh pasta dishes and they never disappoint! If you want truly authentic fresh pasta and absolute flavor bombs of a dish this is the place. If you have Antonio as your server your experience is complete. He created an amazing guest experience by being both friendly and extremely attentive. This is the type of restaurant you want to see succeed and I hope only the best! See you again soon!
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Almamiguel
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pesto pasta snd short rib ravioli was delicious! Service was superb. We had Antonio as our waiter. He was nice and attentive.
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Donna
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service! If you are in the area this is a great spot for dinner!
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John
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Neighborhood go-to place for pasta and conversation.
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FAQs

Monzu Fresh Pasta does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Monzu Fresh Pasta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-5032.

Monzu Fresh Pasta is rated 4.8 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

455 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
between J and Island ave.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.monzufreshpasta.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-5032
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact the restaurant at info@monzufreshpasta.com

Monzu Fresh Pasta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Short Ribs Ravioli

Neapolitan Meatballs

Mafalde alla Bolognese

Menu

VALENTINE ITEMS

Arugula, pear, & goat cheese salad$0.00

MEAT COURSE 1 - Bresaola Carpaccio, truffle oil, shaved Parmesan$0.00

MEAT COURSE 2 -Shortribs Ravioli$0.00

FISH COURSE 1 - Tuna, lemon, pistachio tartare$0.00

FISH COURSE 2 - Prawn & burrata Ravioli$0.00

Strawberry & Prosecco Tiramisù$0.00

What 640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Monzu Fresh Pasta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Monzu Fresh Pasta currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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