Monzu Fresh Pasta

DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE. La pasta e buona da morire! (The pasta is to DIE for!) After taking my first bite of the Ragout de Agnello, I swear, if someone had shot me right then and there I would've been happy. Great beauty lies within simplicity...and Monzu takes its food and service beyond what any other Italian restaurant has been able to do in San Diego.From the moment you step inside to the moment you walk out, Gianluca & Alberto give the most attentive, charming, and caring service one could ever receive. It was a Monday night when my friend and I went...and now Mondays are something to look forward to! Don't get Taco Bell on a Monday...make it a MONZU MONDAY.You can tell that the owner, Gianluca, and the server, Alberto, actually care about their patrons and want them to have an amazing experience. Our wine and water glasses were always filled, our food came out in a timely manner, and there were plenty of laughs to go around!APPETIZER: We chose the homemade foccacia and added the Italian prosciutto. Wow. The bread-to-meat ratio was perfect, along with the olive oil, arugula, and a savory dipping sauce.ENTREE: As mentioned, I chose the Mafalde de Agnello, and my friend ordered the Amatriciana- Homemade Bucatini noodles, tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, & pecorino. He also added sausage. As soon as we took a bite of our pasta, we both looked at each other at the same time, equally impressed and pleased. The QUANTITY and the QUALITY of our dishes matched the price. Not only that, but the service that Gianluca & Alberto gave have turned us from first-time patrons to loyal customers. DESSERT: Gianluca surprised us with his take on a Chantilly cake, which we paired with an Afogato that he procured himself. Every bite just melted in our mouths We also ordered the cannolis...let me tell you, I NEVER liked cannolis until I had them here. I swear. Man oh man...they were a perfectly textured array of creaminess and crunch that made love to my taste buds.Last but not least, I took home one of their shirts, and wore it to work today. It was made of a very comfortable material, and is definitely going to be one of my "regular" shirts to wear. I am proud to wear it, because I get to represent one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego This is my first ever, written Yelp review. I am not one to write them, and usually just go in and enjoy the experience of any place I dine in. BUT everything was just so amazing here, I felt like I had to share my experience with the rest of you.Please...when looking for FRESH Italian pasta, and service where you can feel as if you are more than just a customer, look nowhere else. Come HERE.I used to only go to Cesarina for fresh, homemade pasta. But now Monzu Fresh Pasta is up there in my list.Thank you, Monzu, Gianluca, Alberto, and the rest of the team at Monzu Fresh Pasta...you have ruined pasta for me and now I don't want it from anywhere else.

One of the more refreshing Italian places I've been to here in San Diego. The combination of excellent service(super friendly) by the waitstaff and the freshness of the dishes was exactly what I was looking for. The quiet and more intimate feeling of the location was surprisingly nice(I guess it's post Comicon slow down). We definitely carb loaded, starting with arancini and focaccia. While I had busiate trapanese, delicious and refreshingly light for a nutty pesto type sauce, my friend got the Pasta carbonara, delicious with larger pieces of guanciale. Finished it off with the amaretti cake. Thank you guys for a great all round dinner experience.

Amazing authentic Italian restaurant in San Diego!Top quality food that reminds me of the best places I've been to in Italy. Every dish is packed with flavor. When the plate arrives at the table you can almost taste the dish based on the smells alone-they don't skimp on flavors-whether it's black truffle, Parmesan, pistachio, or fresh tomatoes. They have a cozy space inside but we always opt for dining on the sidewalk patio to take advantage of the lovely California weather. The staff -especially Alberto-are super friendly and attentive. I've bought fresh pasta here to cook a Christmas meal for my extended family and they were super thrilled to be a part of it and gave me cooking tips. If you're looking for the best Italian meal in San Diego skip little Italy and come to Monzu.

So good!!! Friendly service and delicious pasta = win-win.We came here for the first time trying to eat a quick dinner before the Padres game. It is conveniently located. Their focaccia bread was fresh and warm. I tried their short rib ravioli and it was delicious. I had to try and finish up the sauce with the focaccia bread at the end, but was so full!! Paired it with a glass of red wine to top it off. :)

Gnocchi marinara sauce with shrimp!This was out of this world AND the server was so sweet and cute - Cozy place - Parking is forever just downtown - Perfect for an intimate date night!@neeks93

I was sold when most reviews mentioned fresh pasta. However, I was shocked to see that the prices for most pastas ranged from $25-$30! So I had to take a pic of the most recent menu so that all my fellow yelpers know of the price increase.For a party of two, we shared a porcini and sausage pasta dish and an appetizer. The fried rice balls were bland and had zero flavor. I would not recommend. The pasta I really wanted to try was the trapanese sauce one but they ran out! I felt like I would've justified paying $30 for a pesto with shrimp type of pasta. The porcini and sausage pasta was fine. It was good but I just felt like it wasn't unique enough for the price. The service was also below average because there was 1 server trying to serve the entire restaurant plus outside! The seats to the right were super uncomfortable as you're sitting on a wooden bench. Although they have pillows to try to negate the fact that it's wooden benches, it still was uncomfortable.

hands down, one of my favorite restaurants in the world. the food alone would be worth it, absolutely delicious pasta. the flavors and the balance and the cook are all expertly executed and it's a revelation every time i go. but what really puts the experience over the top is the service and the friendliness, passion, and warm sense of community every member of the staff exudes. every time I've been, i have been so well taken care of, had incredible recommendations, and such personable experiences. this last time i was able to visit, Michelle took care of me so well that she felt like a friend after even my short dinner. Her recommendations and kindness made my visit the perfect birthday treat. last, the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. and the outdoor seating has such a cozy feeling with a lovely breeze just around 530pm. also: get the focaccia.

This is a really cute restaurant with very fresh pasta. I truly enjoyed the cheese ravioli and the Cesar salad. It's not that big of a place but it does have candle light for romantic vibes. If you sit outside they have heat lamps too. Service was good and pretty fast. I really enjoyed eating here on our date night out.

Delicious food and great service! (Shout out to Daniel our server!) I'd highly recommend the Pepe Pistachio Pasta.

We decided to stop at this restaurant instead of going to Little Italy, and it did not disappoint! The pasta was phenomenal and the tiramisu was a great finish. The service was fantastic! I highly recommend stopping here if you get the chance!