12 The Classic Mozzarella
San Marzano tomato sauce, hand-shredded whole-milk mozzarella, and a whisper of fresh oregano.
13 The Margherita
Hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
15 The Mondano Bianca
Crisp bacon, gorgonzola dolce, and a drizzle of hot honey, topped with peppery fresh arugula.
16 The Mortadella
San Marzano tomato sauce, delicate mortadella, fresh burrata, and toasted pistachios, finished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
16The Piquillo
Ricotta, slow-braised short ribs, and sweet piquillo peppers, finished with smoky paprika aioli.

September Small Plates

13 Kibbeh Balls
Crispy Lebanese beef and bulgur croquettes with pine nuts, warm spices, and fresh herbs, served with house-made tzatziki.
15 Charred Baby Octopus
Spanish-inspired char-grilled baby octopus served over smashed confit potatoes with smoked paprika oil, fresh herbs, and grilled lemon. (gluten-free)
9 Korean Cauliflower Bites
Crispy cauliflower tossed in a sweet & spicy gochujang glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions. (vegan)
9 Kolokithokeftedes
Crispy Greek zucchini fritters with fresh herbs and feta, served with our house-made tzatziki. (vegetarian)
11 Basque-Inspired Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
Sweet piquillo peppers stuffed with slow-braised short ribs and topped with smoked paprika aioli.
15 Mussels: Italian Style
One pound of wine-steamed Prince Edward Island blue mussels with spicy red arrabbiata sauce. (gluten-free upon request)
15 Mussels: French Style
One pound of Prince Edward Island blue mussels steamed in white wine and cream with leeks and thyme. (gluten-free)
13 Kibbeh Nayeh (SATURDAYS ONLY)
Lebanese raw beer & fine bulgur, warm spices, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint, onions & warm pita. NOTE: Consuming raw or undercooked meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with compromised immune systems should not consume this raw meat dish.

Mediterranean Mezze

7 Hummus
House-made hummous, made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon, topped with olive oil and za'atar, and served with pita (vegan, gluten-free on request)
7Baba Ghanouj
House-made baba ghanouj, made from charred eggplants with garlic, tahini, and fresh lemon, served with pita (vegan, gluten-free on request)
7Falafel with Tahina Sauce
House-made falafel, made from chickpeas, carrots, and mediterranean seasonings, fried into balls and served with tahina sauce and fresh chopped tomatoes and cucumbers with pita (vegan, gluten-free on request)
7 Stuffed Grape Leaves: Vegetarian
House made grapes leaves, stuffed with rice, tomato, mint, pine nuts, chickpeas, and lemon, and served with pita (vegan, gluten-free on request)
7 Stuffed Grape Leaves: Meat
House made grape leaves, stuffed with rice, lamb, beef, mint, and lemon, and served with pita. (gluten-free)
13 per person The Mezze Platter
An abundant platter of hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, falafel, tahini sauce, vegetarian grape leaves, and meat grape leaves, accompanied with Mediterranean olives, pickled turnips, and warm pita. Priced per person; minimum two guests. (vegan on request; gluten-free on request)

September Soups & Salads

8 Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
Fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs. (vegan, gluten-free)
8Wild Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
Wild mushrooms, wild rice, leeks, thyme, and sherry in a light, creamy broth. (vegan, gluten-free)
12Fattoush Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and crisp pita, with lemon-sumac dressing. (vegan, gluten-free on request)
7 Mondano House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, tossed in our signature pomegranate-balsamic vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free)

September Global Classics

A selection of familiar favorites.

49 Steak Frites
A hand-cut 16-oz New York strip served with hand-cut potato fries, a classic maitre d' hotel butter, and a fresh, seasonal side salad. (gluten-free)
27 Jaegerschnitzel
Crispy pork schnitzel served in a wild mushroom red wine gravy, with spaetzle noodles and wine-braised red cabbage and apples. (vegan on request, substituting house-made seitan for the pork; gluten-free on request, substituting gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs)
25Chicken Marsala
A thinly pounded chicken paillard with wild mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce, served with garlic-mashed potatoes and haricots verts. (vegan on request, substituting house-made seitan for the chicken; gluten-free on request, substituting gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs)
31 Honey-Dijon Salmon
A pan-seared Faroe Islands salmon filet brushed with honey-Dijon glaze, served over wild rice pilaf with haricots verts and blistered tomatoes.
27 Traditional Stuffed Cabbage (Golabki)
Polish stuffed cabbage rolls with beef, pork, and rice in a savory tomato sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes. (gluten-free)

September Handmade Pastas

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

25 Cavatelli con Broccoli e Fagioli
Handmade cavatelli pasta with broccoli, cannellini beans, garlic, peperoncino, and pecorino Romano cheese. (vegetarian)
27 Manicotti with Meatballs
Delicate handmade crespelle filled with herbed ricotta and served in our Sunday sauce with melted mozzarella and meatballs.
29 Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu
Handmade pappardelle in a rich ragu of slow-braised short ribs, red wine, san Marzano tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and pecorino Romano cheese. (gluten-free on request, substituting gluten-free pasta for the handmade pappardelle)
11 half / 19 full Homemade 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)

September International Dinners

A selection of seasonal entrees from around the world

39 Georgian Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb loin chops with red tkemali (Georgian sour plum sauce), ajapsandali (eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers), and svan-spiced potatoes. (gluten-free)
35 Cuban Mojo Pork
Citrus- and garlic-marinated pork flatiron, grilled and finished with traditional Cuban mojo, served with yellow rice and sweet plantains. (gluten-free)
41Thai Duck
Crispy roasted duck served with red coconut curry, pineapple, bell pepper, tomato, Thai basil,green peas, and jasmine rice. (gluten-free)
39 Hasenpfeffer
German sweet-and-sour braised rabbit, served with Kartoffelkloesse (potato dumplings) and buttered green beans.
38 Crispy Branzino
Crispy-skin branzino filet served over parsnip puree with wilted chard and a fennel-lemon sauce. (gluten-free)
33 Hanoi Bun Cha
Traditional Vietnamese caramelized pork belly and seasoned pork patties, served with rice vermicelli, fresh herbs, and pickled vegetables, in a bowl of nuoc cham. (gluten-free)
25 Mujadara & Balela
Lebanese lentils and rice with caramelized rice, topped with crispy, fried onions, served with a chickpea and tomato salad. (vegan, gluten-free)
28 Kibbeh Nayeh: SATURDAYS ONLY
Lebanese raw beef & fine bulgur, warm spices, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint, sweet onion, and warm pita. Consuming raw or undercooked meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with compromised immune systems should not consume this raw meat dish.

September Desserts

All desserts are made from scratch on the premises.

9 Lebanese Balawa
Crisp phyllo layered with pistachios and walnuts, finished with fragrant orange blossom syrup. (vegetarian)
8 Affogato al Cafe
A classic Italian dessert of house-made vanilla bean ice cream finished tableside with freshly pulled espresso and accompanied by house-made amaretti.
7Apple Crumble
Fresh apples baked under a traditional streusel topping, served with house-made cinnamon-ginger ice cream. (vegetarian, vegan on request, gluten-free)
10 Chef Lou's Signature Cheesecake
A creamy, house-made cheesecake, built on a brownie base, loaded with peanut butter and fudge and topped with mini peanut butter cups. (gluten-free)
7Japanese Black Sesame Creme Brulee
Silky black sesame custard finished with a caramelized sugar shell. (vegetarian, gluten-free)
9 Chocolate Mousse
Aquafaba, lentil creme and vegan chocolate team up for this vegan take on the classic chocolate dessert, serve topped with fresh berries, Maldon salt, and lentil cream. (vegan, gluten-free)
9 Warm Toffee Date Cake
A warm date cake drizzled with rich toffee sauce and served with house-made tahini ice cream. (vegetarian)