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 Lonza
Seasoned ricotta, fresh figs, thinly sliced lonza, arugula, and extra-virgin olive oil.

October Small Plates

9Kartoffelpuffer
Crispy German potato-and-onion pancakes, served with applesauce and sour cream. (vegan on request; gluten-free)
13Mozambican Piri-Piri Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a spicy Southeast African sauce of chiles, garlic, and lemon. (gluten-free)
16Korean Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in Korean Gochujang sauce, served with kimchi slaw.
11Pierogi z Kapusta i Grzybami
Handmade mini pierogi filled with wild mushrooms, caramelized onion, and sauerkraut, and sauteed in butter and onions, served with sour cream and fresh herbs. (vegetarian; vegan on request)
13Pupusas Revueltas
Salvadoran griddled corn cakes stuffed with seasoned pork, refried beans & melted cheese, served with curtido and salsa roja.
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 on request)
13 Kibbeh Nayeh (SATURDAYS ONLY)
Lebanese raw beef & 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 hummus, 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 Tahini Sauce
House-made falafel, made from chickpeas, carrots, and mediterranean seasonings, fried into balls and served with tahini 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)

October Soups & Salads

8German Beer & Potato Soup
Creamy potato soup made with beer, leeks, bacon, and warm spices.
8French Parsnip & Pear Soup
Velvety puree of sweet parsnips, ripe pears, and leeks, finished with plant-based cream and crispy parsnip chips. (vegan; gluten-free)
12Delicata & Crip Apple Salad
Roasted delicata squash, crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, pickled red onion, toasted walnuts, and maple-cider vinaigrette. (vegan; gluten-free)
12Lebanese Grilled Halloumi Salad
Warm grilled halloumi with tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, olives, fresh herbs, and pomegranate arils, tossed in a lemon-sumac vinaigrette. (vegetarian; gluten-free)
7 Mondano House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, tossed in our signature pomegranate-balsamic vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free)

October Global Classics

A selection of familiar favorites.

49Filet Mignon
A hand-cut 10-oz filet mignon of beef, served with potato puree, a bouquet of haricots verts and bacon, and a red wine demi-glace. (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)
31Cornish Game Hen
A whole herb-roasted Cornish game hen accompanied by delicata squash filled with wild rice and roasted chestnuts, and finished with a rosemary jus. (gluten-free)
31Maple-Dijon Salmon
A pan-seared Faroe Islands salmon filet brushed with maple-Dijon glaze, served with sweet potato batonnets and roasted Brussels sprouts.
29Stuffed Kibbeh Siniyeh
Baked Lebanese kibbeh, layered with spiced beef and lamb, and served with caramelized onions, Lebanese rice, labneh, and house-pickled turnips.

October Handmade Pastas

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

27Pumpkin Ravioli
A Mondano signature dish, back by popular demand! Handmade pumpkin ravioli served in a slightly sweet maple cream sauce, finished with crumbled bacon and toasted walnuts. (vegetarian on request)
25Noni Amelia's Pepperoni Lasagne
A family tradition! Wide handmade pasta ribbons tossed with roasted pepperoni and crushed tomatoes, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese. (gluten-free on request)
29Pasta alla Gricia
Handmade pasta tossed with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and freshly cracked black pepper. (gluten-free on request)
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)

October International Dinners

A selection of seasonal entrees from around the world

39Persian Lamb Chops
Saffron-marinated lamb chops with jeweled basmati rice, tart barberries, toasted pistachios, charred tomato, and mast-o-khiar (Persian cucumber-mint yogurt). (gluten-free)
35Pork Chop a la Normande
A pan-seared 14-oz bone-in pork chop served with Calvados-wild mushroom cream sauce, a savory roasted apple-potato rose, and charred Brussels sprouts. (gluten-free on request)
32Duck Shoyu Ramen
Rich, slow-simmered duck broth with shoyu tare, Japanese noodles, roasted duck, ajitama (soy-marinated egg), shiitake mushrooms, scallions & nori.
39Schweinshaxe
Crispy roasted German pork shank, served with spaetzle noodles, wine-braised red cabbage with apples, and a rich jus.
41Sauerbraten
Traditional German pot roast marinated for five days in red wine, vinegar, and aromatic spices, slow-braised, and then served with rich ginger-spiced gravy, house-made spaetzle, and braised red cabbage (Rotkohl).
31Goan Fish Curry
An 8-oz cod loin gently simmered in a fragrant Indian curry of coconut milk, tomato, tamarind, and Kashmiri chile, served with basmati rice. (gluten-free)
25Stuffed Acorn Squash
A whole roasted acorn squash, scented with maple, and filled with wild rice, apples, cranberries, and toasted pepitas, served with a maple-cranberry gastrique. (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.

October Desserts

All desserts are made from scratch on the premises.

8Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Silky pumpkin-spiced custard baked in a miniature pumpkin, served with a bruleed sugar shell. (vegetarian; gluten-free)
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)
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)