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Welcome to Mondano!

Mondano features a new menu each month, with the freshest seasonal offerings from across the globe, sourced from farms right here in NEPA. Here's what you can expect in December.  (All dishes subject to availability at the time of your visit.)

December Small Plates

  • 15Beef & Boursin Crostini
    Thinly sliced filet mignon atop crostini smeared with house-made Boursin cheese, then finished with onion jam and arugula.
  • 25Charcuterie BoardCharcuterie Board
    A selection of 3 types of cured meats, 3 cheeses, crostini, and accompaniments. (gluten-free upon request)
  • 13 / 19 / 35Mediterranean TastingMediterranean Tasting
    All house-made mezze, including hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, and falafel, with tahini sauce, pita, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives (vegan, gluten-free upon request)
  • 13Baked Brie with House-Made Onion JamBaked Brie with House-Made Onion Jam
    A warm Brie wheel served with a drizzle of honey and house-made onion jam, served with crostini and fresh fruit for dipping. (vegetarian, gluten-free on request)
  • 7Lebanese Spinach PieLebanese Spinach Pie
    A savory hand pie filled with fresh spinach, onion, and lemon, and served with a pickled turnip (vegetarian)
  • 13Mussels: Italian StyleMussels: Italian Style
    One pound of wine-steamed Prince Edward Island blue mussels with spicy red arrabbiata sauce. (gluten-free upon request)
  • 13Mussels: French StyleMussels: French Style
    One pound of Prince Edward Island blue mussels steamed in white wine and cream with leeks and thyme. (gluten-free)
  • 13Foccacia, Whipped Ricotta & Persimmon JamFoccacia, Whipped Ricotta & Persimmon Jam
    Warm house-made focaccia served with whipped ricotta and persimmon jam, finished with toasted walnuts. (vegetarian)
  • 12Kibbeh BallsKibbeh Balls
    Two bulgur and beef croquettes with Lebanese spices, filled with ground lamb and pine nuts and then served over minted yogurt with a drizzle of tahini sauce.
  • 9Cranberry-Glazed Brussels BitesCranberry-Glazed Brussels Bites
    Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with a sweet-and-tangy cranberry gastrique and toasted pecans. (vegan, gluten-free)
  • 9Polish KluskiPolish Kluski
    Rustic Polish drop dumplings tossed in brown butter with caramelized onions and crispy bacon.

December Soups & Salads

  • 7Celeriac & Apple Bisque
    Velvety puree of celery root and tart apple with warm winter spices, finished with a touch of lentil cream, a drizzle of herb oil, and a sprinkling of fresh chives. (vegan, gluten-free)
  • 7Pasta e Faggioli
    Our family's version of the Italian classic, with bacon, fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and ditalini pasta, simmered in our rich, house-made chicken stock.
  • 13Warm Goat Cheese Salad
    Crispy warm goat cheese over mixed greens with shaved fennel, persimmon, and pomegranate in a citrus-honey vinaigrette. (vegetarian)
  • 13Mediterranean Beet Salad
    Roasted beets served chilled over mixed greens with tangy Lebanese yogurt and toasted pistachios. (vegan upon request by substituting the yogurt with a non-dairy version; gluten-free.)
  • 7Mondano House SaladMondano House Salad
    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, tossed in our signature pomegranate-balsamic vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free)

December Global Classics

A selection of familiar favorites.

  • 49Filet Mignon
    A 10-oz center0cut filet served in rosemary-red wine jus with duchess potatoes and Brussels sprouts finished with chestnuts and bacon. (gluten-free)
  • 27JaegerschnitzelJaegerschnitzel
    Crispy pork schnitzel in a classic mushroom-tomato 'hunter' sauce, served with buttered spaetzle and wine-braised red cabbage. (vegan on request, substituting house-made seitan for the pork; gluten-free on request)
  • 25Chicken Parmigiana
    Locally raised NAE chicken breast, lightly breaded an dpan-fried, served with Parmigiana and mozzarella cheeses over house-made fettuccine with our slow-simmered Sunday sauce. (vegan upon request by substituting house-made seitan for the chicken and house-made cashew cheese for the mozzarella; gluten-free upon request by substituting gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.)
  • 23Chicken Pot PieChicken Pot Pie
    Tender chicken and winter vegetables in a creamy thyme sauce, finished with a golden puff pastry crust.
  • 29Pernil (Puerto Rican Pork Roast)Pernil (Puerto Rican Pork Roast)
    Traditional holiday roast pork, slow-marinated and oven-roasted, served with arroz con gandules and finished with a bright citrus mojo.

December Pastas

All Mondano pastas and sauces are entirely handmade on the premises.

  • 27Meat Cannelloni alla Gratinata
    Delicate house-made crespelle filled with savory beef and pork, baked in a silky besciamella sauce, then gratineed with cheese.
  • 23Manicotti with MeatballsManicotti with Meatballs
    Handmade crespelli filled with a light herbed ricotta mixture and served in our Sunday sauce with a meatball. (vegetarian upon request, substituting the meatball)
  • 27Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu
    Slow-braised beef short rib ragu with tomato, herbs, and red wine, served over house-made pappardelle.
  • 11 half / 19 fullHomemade FettuccineHomemade Fettuccine
    Handmade fettuccine pasta with your choice of sauces: Sunday Sauce Vodka Sauce Cacio e Pepe Arrabbiata Sauce Aglio e Olio Puttanesca Basil Pesto Alfredo Sauce Add: Meatballs (5) Mussels (7) Chicken (7) Shrimp (9) (vegetarian upon request, vegan upon request, gluten-free upon request, all substituting handmade pasta for a vegan and gluten-free alternative; vegan and gluten-free versions of the sauces are also available upon request)

December Dinners

A selection of seasonal entrees from around the world

  • 45Gin-marinated Venison RackGin-marinated Venison Rack
    Bone-in venison chops marinated in gin, served in a blackberry reduction with grilled polenta and roasted root vegetables.
  • 41Duck a l'OrangeDuck a l'Orange
    Crispy roasted duck half in a classic orange-Grand Marnier sauce served with duchess potatoes and Brussels sprouts finished with chestnuts and bacon. (gluten-free)
  • 35Korean Pork Chop
    A pan-seared 14-oz bone-in pork chop served in gochujang glaze with sesame-scallion rice and seared bok choy. (gluten-free)
  • 33Lamb BiryaniLamb Biryani
    Tender lamb and fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with warm biryani spices, herbs, and toasted nuts. (gluten-free)
  • 29Herb-Crusted Salmon
    Sustainably sourced Farroe Island salmon roasted with fresh herbs, served with lemon-caper beurre blanc, fingerling potato confit, and green beans amandine.
  • 27Hungarian Chicken Paprikas
    Hungarian-style braised chicken in a creamy paprika sauce with sour cream, served over buttered spaetzle.
  • 25North African Vegetable TagineNorth African Vegetable Tagine
    Slow-braised winter vegetables with warm Moroccan spices, chickpeas, and dried apricots, served over fluffy couscous with herbs & preserved lemon. (vegan, gluten-free)Vegan
  • 29Sicilian SwordfishSicilian Swordfish
    Oven-roasted swordfish with a citrus-tomato-olive relish, roasted fennel, and fingerling potato confit. (gluten-free)

December Desserts

All desserts are made from scratch on the premises.

  • 5Holiday Tartlet TrioHoliday Tartlet Trio
    Three bite-sized tartlets filled with the flavors of the holiday season: pumpkin tartlet with bruleed mini marshmallows, pecan tartlet with bourbon whipped cream, and cranberry curd tartlet with sugared cranberry and mint.
  • 9Apple Crumble with Bourbon Ice CreamApple Crumble with Bourbon Ice Cream
    Fresh local apples baked under a streusel topping and served warm with a scoop of our house-made bourbon ice cream. (vegan on request, gluten-free on request)Vegan
  • 7Gingerbread Pot de Creme
    A velvety holiday custard scented with ginger, cinnamon, and clove, finished with vanilla cream and spiced cookie crumble.Vegetarian
  • 7Chocolate MousseChocolate Mousse
    Aquafaba, lentil creme and vegan chocolate team up for this vegan take on the classic chocolate dessert (vegan, gluten-free)Vegan
  • 9Pumpkin Creme BruleePumpkin Creme Brulee
    Rich baked pumpkin cream with a bruleed sugar topping, served inside a mini pumpkin. (gluten-free)
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