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Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant and Deli$$$$
Little Italy, San Diego
"Best deli sandwiches in SD!"(4 Tips)
"Great Italian market with an awesome deli."(2 Tips)
"try the Deluxe Sub :)"(2 Tips)
"Have awesome canollis and amazing lasagna!"(4 Tips)
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Best sandwiches in little Italy, the market place is great for anyone looking for a good quality selection of what you would find in a Italian market. The restaurant connected is also very good.
Top two spots in little Italy and very very reasonable prices. Such a fabulous setting to enjoy the Mona Lisa without the price tag of a flight to France.
Laura BJuly 25, 2017Mona Lisa had delicious lunch specials. I ordered the half salad, half lasagna. The restaurant makes you feel as if you are sitting in your grandmothers dining room. Friendly staff too!
Best place in San Diego for a Greek Boy to get his kalamata olives. Also try the deli sandwiches, octopus and artichoke salads and fresh breads.
Josh HoustonJuly 19, 2023I got an egg plant sandwich and there was so much sandwich that I saved half for the next day's breakfast! Super tasty!
We moved from San Diego to Arizona. We always stop by here to pickup what we need plus a couple sandwiches before heading back.
The deli sandwiches are gigantic and inexpensive. If you know what you want, call your order ahead instead of waiting in an insane line.
Amanda FoleyMarch 5, 2017There's an amazing Italian delicatessen / grocery with imported treats here.
Arthur MitchellMay 10, 2019Old style restaurant with all of the old favorites of 1960-70's Italian American cusine. Filling and flavorful.
Bob BarronFebruary 16, 2011Fresh home made pasta sauces available in the deli fridge. Healthier and tastier than any mass processed sauce you would buy at a supermarket.
Bill GiangrandeOctober 15, 2016Unpretentious, authentic, delicious Italian food like my Grandma used to make.
Paul SmithMay 25, 2015Great Italian imports and sandwiches are amazing! You're going to pay more for stuff but it's authentic
Love the sandwiches!! Great to come for lunch to grab a sub and a special coke from the back! Great deli!!
Colleen AlarconNovember 29, 2015Pizza and sandwiches are really tasty. The little grocery attached has wonderful Italian food products.
- Laura CappellettiJuly 25, 2013Best sandwiches ever! I love everything there, nice to shop there before cooking a homemade Italian food!! Yummyyyyyyyy
Joe ErleJune 23, 2013Any Torpedo sando is great, but you can also get it on Ciabatta or Focaccia. I like the Ciabatta.
Ashley Batrouny TasseAugust 25, 2019Great Italian joint with excellent food and a side market! Sooooo good!!
Kaylee BelkFebruary 20, 2018Loved the cheese ravioli with marinara! The garlic bread was also delicious!
Carlos CaroJune 22, 2011The pizza is wonderful here. So much cheesy goodness and the staff is really nice. I live in Little Italy and I highly recommend this place!
Kara MelMay 23, 2014Order this if you're a BOSS. Half n Half. Those are cheese ravs under that luscious marinara
- LeeanneNovember 26, 2011Great Italian market with an awesome deli. Don't be surprised if you end up buying more than a sandwich!
Great lunch spot for affordable, and filling sandwiches on-the-go! Prego!
Deluxe Sub from the deli, everything with lite lettuce. Best deli sandwich in SD
Lauren GallawayOctober 13, 2012Loved the cheesy garlic bread & the pepperoni sausage pizza! So fresh!
Em AldrichDecember 31, 2012Make sure the first thing you do when you enter the deli is to grab a number.
Number 8, add pepperoni, just do it! You won't be disappointed
Joyce LeavittMay 12, 2012Went to deli store not adjoining restaurant. Had #9 add roasted red peppers, artichokes, side of pepperocini. Restaurant food looked meh!
Try the salad and pizza... Awesome spaghetti with meat sauce too!
Jiexi CaoJanuary 18, 2016The pastas here are very average and plain, not impressive. Huge portions. Salads are huge and mashed together.
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Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
2061 India St (btwn Grape & Hawthorn St)
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:30 PM
(619) 234-4893
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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"Amazing Italian food. Everything on the menu we tried was fantastic. Fresh pasta? Absolutely."
Jase W - 8.1
"Incredible. Best lunch Ive ever had!!!! Try the Gnocchi"
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