Pizzeria Monzu

I wanted to get dinner off the strip, and Monzu was recommended by a local friend. As soon as you enter, you know you're in for something special. The atmosphere is much quieter that that of restaurants on the strip (this could have been timing -- there is a stage for a band, so some nights might be electric), but the staff were every bit as professional as any of the pricier restaurants on the strip. We sat down and the waiter gave us a rundown of the family-style offerings. They brought out a wonderful bread with an olive/ricotta spread -- bread was from a 300-year-old culture and did not disappoint. The party was five men, and everyone had their own ideas for food, so we ordered plates instead of the family/chef options. I went simple -- spaghetti and meatballs. It was delicious, and my Italian grandmother would have agreed! The guys had carbonaro , gnocchi and caramelle. The reviews were consistent -- everyone delighted in their meals. Desert offerings looked amazing, but I opted out. That may have been a mistake -- the donuts and calzones looked wonderful (and met with similar reviews). Prices were better than on-strip; with drinks and tip, we were at about $60 per person. Well worth it! I can't wait to get back.

Today I celebrated my 28th birthday and we made a reservation for 9 people. This is my new favorite restaurant. First off, the restaurant is beautiful. We were greeted and immediately felt at home. Our server named Lee was incredible. We felt like we were treated like royalty. The food is incredible. Full of flavor, authenticity, and aesthetically pleasing. I am at a loss of words and I am so thankful that I found this restaurant. This is a MUST TRY for anyone in the mood for an amazing meal and an amazing experience you won’t forget.

We found monzu’s online through Reddit and it came highly recommended. And oh boy was the food good. This was some of the best Italian food I’ve ever eaten. Their crepe lasagna was HEAVEN. It was incredibly good. Never had lasagna that good in my life. Also, the butter and bread they give you in the beginning was delicious. I don’t know what they do to that butter but it was great. Overall, an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.

A perfect Italian dinner off the strip. Every single person we interacted with was incredibly nice and helpful. It was a bustling restaurant, but not too noisy. The cocktails were great. The winner was the lemon drop. It uses house made limoncello and it was delicious. We went with the house made pastas for dinner; the Tagliatelle and Caramelle. Both were the correct choice if you love rich, creamy pastas. I was partial to the Tagliatelle because the mushrooms and prosciutto added incredible flavor to the dish. We had the cookies for dessert and that was perfect for us because we were so full. That was a nice, light dessert, but I would try a different dessert next time. This spot is perfect for a nice date night, without the hassle of the strip.

Bread service (unbelievable texture and flavor) with ricotta, evoo, and black pepper - beautifully done. Calamari light and refreshing, packed with bright flavors. Perfectly cooked with the tooth you want. Gnocci spot on. Interesting crunch from walnuts. Sicilian Doughnuts - almost passed over but my god was that good - so glad we tried it! That's the must try 🤤

My partner and I dined here last night on 10/22/2023. Lee was our server. Although the food was great, our server was even better. He was kind, courteous, and his descriptions of the food were extremely accurate. We took ALL of his recommendations. We dine out a lot. We don't even live here in Vegas, but because of the incredible service that Lee provided, we will return here again in the future. Good food makes for a good experience. A great server makes for a lasting and memorable experience. Thanks, Lee! You are the best of the best. Your passion for the food on the menu was beautiful to experience. Thanks for making our evening memorable.

We dined on a Monday night as a party of 5. From the moment we walked in the door the service was outstanding. We were there for a birthday celebration. We wanted something off the strip and we are so glad we picked Monzu. We were quickly served the house made sourdough bread with ricotta, olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. I am pretty sure I will never eat bread any other way. Everyone in our party had something different from the menu. The lamb chops were amazing and the gnocchi with the spicy sausage sauce was perfect. The meal was finished with a small birthday dessert that we were able to share because we were stuffed! Amazing atmosphere and delicious food topped off with impeccable service.

Amazing food, bad service experience. I booked a reservation for a party of five at 6:45pm on a Saturday. The place was packed on arrival. Our table was ready on time, but, we had a member drop out so we were down to a party of 4. They had a 6 seat table for us in the main dining area, but since we were down a person, they asked if we would switch to a 4 person table near the bar. We happily obliged, and that was a bad choice. The service near the bar was bad. We were visited by our server promptly on arrival, placed our orders, and waited over an hour for our meals to be delivered. Our server was doubling as a bar tender so she checked in maybe once in that hour wait. We got a new server halfway through our meal, but, he barely checked in either. Other tables who sat down later than us got food before us. It was just bad service in general. That said, the food was amazing. The gnocchi dish with 'nduja was packed with flavor, had a perfect spiciness, and was cooked to perfection. The trattoria was a hit. The meatballs were huge and excellent and the truffle fries were delicious and crisp. The drinks were great as well. Everything about the food was a hit, the service was the problem. We spent roughly $70 a person, including tip and taxes, and we left around 8:45pm, two hours after being seated, not because we wanted to stay that long but because it took an hour for our food to arrive and 30 minutes for the check after we were all done eating. Maybe the main dining room service would've been better, we felt forgotten in the corner by the bar.