mono new-61

Where artisanal
Italian food
comes home.

Pursuit of uncomplicated
& wholesome Italian food

 An authentic Italian ristorante artigianale experience located in the heart of Dubai.

About Us .

Like the swallow, we travel far and wide to curate beloved Italian recipes that have meticulously been passed down for generations and bring them home. Fresh, natural ingredients are carefully calibrated and prepared, to deliver a nostalgic journey of Italy’s most cherished culinary traditions.

From exclusively using sun-ripened tomatoes to importing artisanal Italian cheeses and olive oils for our handmade pasta and genuine Neapolitan pizzas, we believe it’s the little things in life that matter the most.

Kind of like our food.

Welcome home, or in true Italian fashion, bentornato a casa.

Monno / mon-no/

Derived from the combining form mono, meaning specialized or single.

With Passion

We are singular in our pursuit of uncomplicated, wholesome Italian food that is cooked with love and served with passion.

Culinary Tradition

We bring Italian dinner traditions to your table in Monno. Crafted by our skilled chef and cooks, we serve you the true taste of Italy.

MENU

All prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 5% Service Charge

ONE BITE / UN MORSO

Truffle Bomb
Truffle croquette
Crocchetta al tartufo
 30 AED

Bruschetta
Marinated cherry tomatoes, toasted olive bread and balsamic drizzle
Pomodori ciliegino marinati, pane alle olive tostato, riduzione di aceto balsamico
33 AED

Add buffalo mozzarella
Con mozzarella di bufala
 35 AED

STARTERS / ANTIPASTI

Parmigiana
Eggplant parmigiana, san marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella and parmesan
Parmigiana di melanzane violette, pomodoro san marzano, provola affumicata e parmigiano reggiano dop
 70 AED

Octopus Salad
Steamed octopus, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, bread croutons potatoes, vinaigrette and basil, extra virgin olive oil
Polpo marinato e cotto al vapore, pomodori cuore di bue e ciliegino cipolla rossa, crostini di pane, patate, vinaigrette leggera e basilico, olio extra vergine d’oliva
 60 AED

Seasonal Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, red onions, bread croutons, marinated potatoes, vinaigrette and basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pomodori cuore di bue r ciliegino, cipolla rossa, crostini di pane, patate, vinaigrette leggera e basilico, olio extra Vergine d’oliva
 45 AED

Rocket Salad
Rocket, baby gem, parmesan, grilled pears, toasted walnuts, balsamic glaze 
Rucula, lattuga, parmigiano reggiano, pere grigliate, noci toaste, riduzione balsamica
45 AED

Calamari
Fried calamari
Calamari fritti
 65 AED

Classic Arancini
Saffron risotto, bolognese sauce, mozzarella
Risotto allo zafferano, ragu’ alla bolognese, mozzarella 
45 AED

Fig Salad
Figs, hearts lettuce, baby spinach, smoked ricotta, figs balsamic pearls
Insalata di fichi, cicoria di castelfranco, foglie di spinaci, ricotta affumicata perle di balsamico
55 AED

Burrata
Cherry tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, balsamic pearls
Pomodori ciliegino, burrata, basilico e sfere di balsamico
75 AED

Polpo Alla Monno
Slow cooked octopus, marinated and roasted, served with potato cream
Polpo cotto a bassa temperatura, marinato e arrostito servito con crema di patate
 87 AED

Stracciatella Dip
Stracciatella cheese, basil oil, bread selection
Stracciatella, olio al basilico, selezione di pane casereccio
 47 AED

SECONDI / MAIN COURSES

Chicken Cotoletta
Breaded chicken cutlet with green herbs, garlic and lemon butter sauce
Cotoletta di polo con salsa alle erbe, aglio e limone
 95 AED

Tagliata Steak
Tender fillet steak, signature beef sauce
Tagliata di manzo con salsa della casa 
130 AED

Seabass
Marinated sea bass, lemon and capers sauce, salsa verde
Spigola marinata, salsa di limone e capperi, salsa verde 
100 AED

Milanese
Breaded veal rib, green herbs, lemon butter sauce
Milanese stile orecchio di elefante con burro composito alle erbe aromatiche e limone 
195 AED

Fiorentina Steak
Smoked and seared fiorentina steak accompanied by a selection of two sides
Bistecca alla fiorentina leggermente affumicata all’olivo toscano, due contorni a scelta 
320 AED

PASTA / PRIMI PIATTI

Ravioli Al Limone
Homemade ravioli, lemon ricotta and roasted garlic filling, light butter sauce with toasted hazelnut and chives
Ravioli ripieni di ricotta al limone e aglio arrostito, con salsa al buro e nocciole tostate e erba cipollina
 75 AED

L’essenza Della Lasagna
The traditional recipe in a modern twist, soft and crunchy
L’antica ricetta in versione moderna 
85 AED

Pappardelle Al Pesto
Pappardelle pasta, pesto, parmesan, toasted hazelnut, basil oil
Pappardelle con salsa al pesto, parmigiano reggiano, crumb de nocciole tostate e olio al basilico 
67 AED

Risotto Al Tartufo
Porcini mushroom risotto with fresh truffe
Risotto ai porcini con tartufo fresco
 80 AED

Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi
Baked gnocchi with gorgonzola, asiago, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Gnocchi al forno con salsa ai quattro formaggi 
75 AED

Tortellini al Tartufo
Homemade ravioli, buffalo ricotta filling with parmesan sauce, veal jus, fresh truffle
Pasta fresca all’uovo ripiena di ricotta di bufala, salsa al parmigiano, fondo di vitello e tartufo 95 AED

Rigatoni Burrata
Rigatoni burrata, cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil oil
Rigatoni con pomodori ciliegino, salsa al pomodoro, buratta e olio al basilico 
85 AED

Spaghetti Alle Polpette
Spaghetti, tomato sauce, polpette (meatballs), basil & oregano
Spaghetti con salsa di pomodoro, polpette e basilico 
75 AED

Lobster Spaghetti
Homemade spaghetti, lobster bisque sauce, confit tomatoes, half lobster
Spaghetti caserecci, bisque di aragosta, pomodori ciliegino arrosto, mezza aragosta 
190 AED

Sharing portion with whole lobster
Porzione da condividere con aragosta intera 
370 AED

PIZZA

Margherita
San marzano dop tomato sauce, fior di latte from napoli, fresh basil and evoo
Pomodoro san marzano dop, fior di latte napoli, basilico fresco eevo 
68 AED

Quattro Formaggi
Fior di latte from napoli, asiago dop cheese, gorgonzola cheese, parmesan
Fior di latte di napoli, asiago dop, gorgonzola, parmigiano fresco 
80 AED

Burrata
San marzano dop tomato sauce, burrata from puglia, fresh basil and evoo
Doppio pomodoro san marzano dop, burrata pugliese, basilico fresco e olio evo
 84 AED

Tartufo Fresco
Fior di latte from napoli, stracciatella cheese and fresh seasonal truffle
Fior di latte, stracciatella e tartufo fresco
95 AED

Mortadella Pistacchio
Mortadella halal, fior di latte from napoli, stracciatella, pistachio crumble
Mortadella, fior di latte, starcciatella, e pistacchio crumble
 75 AED

Bresaola
San marzano dop tomato sauce, fior di latte from napoli, italian beef bresaola, rocket leaves, and shaved parmesan
Pomodoro san marzano dop, fior di latte di napoli, bresaola di manzo, rucola e scaglie di parmigiano 
85 AED

Salamino Di Wagyu
San marzano dop tomato sauce, fior di latte from napoli, spicy wagyu beef salami and smoked mozzarella
Pomodoro san marzano dop, fior di latte di napoli salamino piccante di wagyu e provola affumicata 
86 AED

Veal Ham & Porcini Mushroom
San marzano dop tomato sauce, fior di latte from napoli, veal ham, porcini mushrooms and oregano
Pomodoro san marzano dop, fiordi latte di napoli, prosciutto di vitello, porcini, origano 
79 AED

Sweet Pizza
Nutella with pistacchio crumble
Nutella, pistacchio crumble 
65 AED

SIDE / CONTORNI

Fries
21 AED

Mashed Potatoes
45 AED

Truffle Parmesan Fries
50 AED

Baby Potatoes
45 AED

Sautéed Asparagus
45 AED

DOLCI / DESSERT

Tiramisu’
40 AED

Gelato
Vanilla / hazelnut / pistachio
26 AED

Chocolate Soufflé
45 AED

Gorgonzola Panna Cotta
45 AED

Hot Honey Cheesecake
50 AED

Cold Crema Espresso
20 AED

MOCKTAILS

Non Alcoholic Beer 48 AED

Mango Passion 42 AED
Fresh passion fruit puree, fresh mango, soda

Fresh Breeze 42 AED
Cucumber, mint, elderflower, soda

Strawberry Martini 42 AED
Non-alcoholic martini, strawberry, pineapple

Monno Bellini 42 AED
Non-alcoholic martini, peach puree, pink grapefruit syrup, soda

Pomegranate Spritz 42 AED
Ginger ale, fresh pomegranate, lime juice

Peach Ginger Mule 42 AED
Peach puree, ginger, ginger ale

Mojitos 42 AED
Classic / strawberry / passion fruit

COLD BEVERAGES

Coca Cola Light & Zero | 20 AED
Fanta Orange | 20 AED
Sprite | 20 AED
Ginger Ale | 22 AED
Pink Grapefruit Soda | 22 AED
Sparkling Water 26 AED

ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF 5% VAT AND SUBJECT TO 5% SERVICE CHARGE.

HOT BEVERAGES

Americano | 20 AED
Cappucino | 22 AED
Flat White | 22 AED
Latte | 22 AED
Espresso Single & Double | 16 / 24 Aed
Tea Selections | 22 AED

Italiano Autentico

Our restaurant is inspired by the authentic style of the Trattoria’s of the streets of Italy. Simplicity informs everything we do.

We bring you an atmospheric italian dining experience with that unmistakable nostalic feel in the heart of Dubai.

Atmosphere

Incredible Italian bistro restaurant. Value for money. Friendly staff

V. Tsokas

Amazing experience today at Monno! Food and service second to none. We tried the salads, pizza, lasagne and tiramisu - All dishes simply sublime and very authentic! We had the pleasure of meeting with head chef Federico, what a lovely guy and very interesting to chat with. We will be back soon!

James

Italian at its best! Would definitely come back soon. Food was delicious. Staff are welcoming and excellent with what they do. Drinks are to die for. This restaurant truly is unique. Goodluck!

A. Sahoo

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