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My experience at Casa Mono was nothing short of extraordinary! I arrived without any prior knowledge of the restaurant, which made my lunch an unexpected surprise. Every dish was an incredible mastery of flavor and balance, making it impossible to pick a stand out dish. The ambiance was cozy and charming, with a beautifully intimate interior and the added touch of an open kitchen. Christian, my server, was a true gem—knowledgeable, attentive, and offering excellent recommendations that made the meal that much better. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough, thanks Casa Mono!
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It’s ok at best — i came expected to be blown away because of the Michelin star + best 100 nyc restaurants by NYT. The food is not bad, just mediocre. Nothing especially stood out. My favorite of all the courses is the bone marrow — you have to eat it over bread otherwise it’s very greasy. I never had it like that, so it’s new and fun. The roe gave it good flavors. Wouldn’t come again. Especially considering the price.
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This is a super cute spot for a weeknight dinner date! It has a Michelin star, but it’s not pretentious. The food was so good! My favorites were the oxtail and the foie gras. The service was also great and they have excellent wine selection! Highly recommend
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Have wanted to try this place for so long. They serve little portions for sharing. We got there 15 minute before they officially opened so we sat on the benches outside until our reservation was up. They had the doors to the outside open and they sat us in a two person table. Waitress came and asked if it was our first time. Gave us menu’s and we asked for just tap water and a coke and sprite. We ordered immediately. Served us complementary bread with olive oil. Bread wasn’t warm. Too hard, didn’t like it. The first two dishes that came were the scallops and razor clams. Both delicious. The scallops were better, amazing. Next was the oxtail. They took out the meat and stuffed it in some pepper. Didn’t like it. Way too salty! Then came the mussels. Nothing special. Had much better elsewhere. The sauce isn’t all that special. There was some meat drizzled over it. Not that tasty either. Then came the duck, very tasty! Loved it, cooked perfectly and really good with the mushroom. The last dish was the bone marrow. I don’t normally like bone marrow. I don’t know how people can eat it. So oily and heavy. I scooped out half and placed it on the bread, nasty combo. Way too oily. That was as much as I could stomach. I did like the bread on its own. Will go back and try more dishes. I’m sure I’ll find some other dishes that are delicious. So far it is 50/50. With the doors open, usual NYC noise and pollution. Space felt cramped.
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Nestled near Union Square, this Michelin-starred gem brings a refreshing blend of elegance and ease, offering a relaxed ambiance that’s perfect for a working lunch or an unwinding evening. The tapas selection here is outstanding. The crispy pig ears with apple are a standout – light, perfectly crunchy, and balanced with a hint of sweetness. The braised oxtail is richly tender, layered with deep, satisfying flavors that speak to careful, thoughtful preparation. The foie gras, a highlight, delivers a luxuriously creamy texture and expertly seasoned depth, making each bite memorable. A highly recommended destination in downtown Manhattan for those seeking refined flavors in a casual setting.