Review of The Mona Lisa Bistro, Dublin

City Centre Dining in Ireland's Capital

© Tristania Currie

Sep 19, 2009
Great Italian Pizza at Dublin's Mona Lisa bistro , Tony McHugh
Mona Lisa is an informal restaurant with a family atmosphere serving contemporary Italian-American food in the heart of Dublin.

The Mona Lisa bistro is favourably situated in the heart of Dublin's thriving City centre, just a few metres' walk away from Temple Bar and Trinity College. With its tall windows and beautifully corniced ceilings, Mona Lisa is a great place to come and relax whilst enjoying freshly prepared Italian American food from the extensive menu.

A Popular, Laid-back Restaurant

The informal setting attracts a varied crowd, being popular with families, Trinity College students, Irish Times newspaper staff as well as the local Garda! Visitors should note the attractive building, designed in the Scottish baronial style before coming in to sample some classic Dublin hospitality and good food.

Excellent Deals on Eating Out in Dublin

Not only does it offer great food, Mona Lisa also offers great value with many offers running throughout the week. These offers include:

  • €12.95 for two courses with a drink, every day until 6.30pm
  • Buy one get one free, Monday to Friday 12noon to 6.30pm on all pizza and pasta
  • Buy one get one half price, Weekends, on all pizza and pasta
  • €19.95 3 course 'big deal' menu, all day, everyday
  • One child eats free when accompanied by an adult diner, Saturdays and Sundays until 6.30pm

Superb Selection of Beers, Spirits and Wines

The Mona Lisa also boasts an extensive list of world beers, both bottled and draft as well as a wide selection of spirits and a comprehensive wine list. Many Dublin restaurants have a licence to sell bottled beer and wine only, leaving Mona Lisa a great venue for those who enjoy a draft beer or spirit with their meal. Wine drinkers can enjoy a bottle of the most competitively priced house wine in Dublin at only €11.90 per bottle.

Classic Italian Food

The a la carte menu offers a good choice of intros, starters, salads, main courses, pasta and pizza. There is something to suit everyone on this menu making it a great restaurant for family celebrations. Classic Italian starters include brushetta, mussels in white wine and the ever popular tomato, mozarella and basil salad.

Main course prices range from €12.95 for an 8oz burger and chips to €25.95 for fillet steak with all the trimmings. The pasta and pizza selections include some old favourites such as traditional lasagne and tagliatelle carbonara or margherita and four seasons as well as some of Mona Lisa's own dishes. Children eat for €5.99.

A Great Dublin Party Venue

With the capacity to seat over 100 diners, Mona Lisa is a great choice for large parties. With its close proximity to pubs such as the famous Mulligan's, the Long Stone, Temple Bar and Doyle's, Mona Lisa is an ideal venue for hen parties, birthday parties or just a get together with friends!

Mona Lisa Opening Times and Contact Details

Opening Times: Thursday to Saturday, 12noon to 11pm, Sunday to Wednesday, 12noon to 10pm.

D'Olier Chambers

16a D'Olier Street

Dublin 2

Telephone: (00353) (1) 6770499

Reservations are welcome by telephone or online.


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Great Italian Pizza at Dublin's Mona Lisa bistro , Tony McHugh
       


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