Mona Pasta Bar

Well Mona Pasta Bar is amazing so much good food and the vide is amazing the waiters are soooo nice and the food is to die for the service is amazing and the vide is so amazing because they have music and it is so cool !!!

I've been wanting to come here since the restaurant opened. I can't believe it took this long to try it. This is a very intimate restaurant which reminds me of a small bistro. People were having drinks and enjoying happy hour at the counter, going outside for cigarettes...I really missed this vibe! It can get a bit loud, so go early if you prefer quiet dining. And a reservation is a must. For non-DTLA residents, It's almost impossible to find a parking spot in this neighborhood so Uber here or park at a nearby parking lot. The service was good! Wines were good (very reasonable price)! Appetizers were good. The pasta was good. I will probably order Burrata & Tomato instead of Caesar salad next time. Overall everything was "good"! I hope my "good" can convince you to try this place :-)

I went into this restaurant on a weeknight and was seated immediately. It's a bit dark in there and wasn't loud so you could definitely have more of a romantic date vibe with conversation. The service itself was fine. Our waiter was attentive and the food came out pretty fast. It's not my favorite but pasta place in DTLA nor I would say the top three but I could see coming to this restaurant frequently if you're a local.

OMG!! we came here before the Angus and Julia Stone concert (around the corner from the Orpheum Theatre) the last Saturday in June and what a cozy little joint this place is! We sat at the barService was spot on, my wine was delicious (a Chenin Blanc) and the Bolognese Pappardelle was mouthwateringly good! The wine list consist of natural wines. Such a chill vibe in here but we were early in our reservations so keeping that in mind I'd say it might get busier the later the hour. Also be aware they do NOT take cash for payment of your meal. They do, of course for tips just not for the meal.Not a lot of room in here so don't come with the thought of a romantic dinner for two where you can whisper sweet-nothings to one another without someone else overhearing hahaha. Parking lot was well lit behind the building, it is shared with the Theater. Respectfully Reviewed.

We went on a Sunday night and it was surprisingly empty. The service was great, but the staff is small as the space is small as well. However, the server was attentive and the food came out timely. We ordered the burrata, cacio e pipe, filet mignon, calamari, and meatballs. All were pretty good but some better than others of course. The burrata with tomatoes were so delicious and I am not a tomatoe fan, but the dish was so cohesive with the dollops of pesto and sprinkling of sea salt. The cacio e pepe was delicious as well and very cheesy, so be prepared. The bucatini was the perfect texture and just the right amount of chew to hold the sauce. Everything else ordered was good, but those were my top picks.

A new pasta bar opened in the neighborhood and we had to check it out. We came in on a Friday night as soon as they opened during their happy hour. The restaurant was really cute with a laidback ambiance.We ordered:- Calamari Fritti- Meatballs- Cheese Board- Pappardelle Bolognese- Olive Oil CakeThe calamari was good but can't really mess up on that lol. We enjoyed the meatballs. They were juicy and had a bouncy texture. The cheese board was really good - next time I'd want to add the charcuterie. The olive oil cake was light and the perfect way to end the meal. When we get pasta, we usually order the Pappardelle Bolognese and although this one was cooked well, it wasn't our favorite.Would go back for happy hour!

Mona is a little pasta bar I came across that I tried last week. First impression was the music, very fun and energetic for a late night dinner! Second, small but cozy spot with terrible parking lol (we ended up spending $15 each)Now for the food, we ordered some apps. the raw fish, the artichokes and the Brussels sprouts. The artichokes were a bit dry but honestly still tasted good to me, my friends didn't love them. The Brussels sprouts and crudo were incredible! I'd come back for them. The vodka pasta was okay to me but the clam pasta was a lot better! Service throughout the night was good. It's worth coming by and trying for a date night!

A small cozy cafe type spot in DTLA that has a minimalist vibe and menu (which I really appreciate). What they lack in menu size, they make up for it in the delicious offerings in shareable bites and pastas. A group of friends and me were in the area checking out a new brewery and wanted to grab dinner. This came up when looking, so we just walked in on a Friday night with no reservations. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and helpful. As a group, we ordered some meatballs and baby artichokes to start. Both were very delicious and perfect for sharing. For the pastas, we ordered the bucatini cacio e pepe, lumache - alla vodka, and pappardelle bolognese, all to share. I thought all the pasta was cooked perfectly with great texture and flavors from the sauces. Just an all around really enjoyable meal with amazing food. Definitely a great spot if you want a quality meal with great starters, pasta, and the larger dishes (we didn't get any on our visit), without breaking the bank.Parking could be tough since it's in a slightly busier area of DTLA. Also, their bathroom is cool. I thought I was in a scene of a David Lynch project. Hopefully my doppelganger wasn't going to come out of the mirror and replace me for about 20 years, haha.

Spent our nye dinner at Mona, they had a prix fixe dinner menu for $70/person which I thought was quite reasonable. The restaurant is slightly small and the seating in the front of the restaurant is cramped (counter seating) but i guess some people will consider it cozy. We were given a glass of Prosecco on the house. Prix fixe menu included appetizer, salad, main, and dessert. Between the two of us we tried burrata and tomato, Cesar salad, brussel sprouts, bucatini, bolognese, olive oil cake and tiramisu. We also tried their meatballs which were pretty good. Pasta had good chew. Portions were decent and I felt full when we left (could just be all the cheese and butter).The prix fixe menu was a great deal and the food was great. I think for a normal dinner, Mona would be great too. We'll be back.

First thing you need to know is that there is no parking lot or valet for the restaurant. So, plan your time accordingly- there are pay lots available on both Main/Olympic and 9th/Broadway. Mona sits on 9th between Broadway and Main- it's a small shop, so don't overshoot it! The maze of one-way streets downtown will cause you to miss your reservation (like I almost did!).We arrived a bit late due to getting lost/parking and nearly lost our reservation. Tables are few, and the restaurant is small- a reservation is CRITICAL!The staff was understanding and accommodating once we arrived (I called in advance to let them know we were lost). My two friends and I were seated at the bar. This arrangement, in combination with the Afro-beats playing through the speakers made any substantial conversation near impossible, but the vibes in the space made up for it.Our server allowed us to taste several wines before choosing our full glasses, which I appreciated- I didn't find one I loved until the 4th taster.For appetizers, we ordered the crudo and calamari. The calamari overall had good flavor, but was a bit salty for my liking. The crudo, on the other hand, was gorgeous. Deliciously fresh fish, in a ln equally yummy and tangy citrus vinaigrette was amazing- it's served with a crusty side of bread to sop up the juice.Our entrees selected were the Spaghetti, Pappardelle, and Casarecce. My friends and thoroughly enjoyed the spaghetti and pappardelle, but I was regrettably less pleased by the Casarecce. I generally LOVE lamb, but the lamb sausage used in this dish was a bit overpowering for me. It's a different, acquired flavor, but just wasn't for me. Our server, noticing I'd not really touched my meal much, offered a replacement dish for me. I reluctantly accepted (I don't typically send food back and really felt bad)- I chose the pappardelle bolognese and BOYYYY am I glad I did! It was glorious.Would definitely return when back in DTLA and recommend to others as well.1/2