Menu
Welcome to Mondano!
Mondano features a new menu each month, with the freshest seasonal offerings from across the globe. Here's what you can expect in February. (All dishes subject to availability at the time of your visit.)
February Small Plates
- 13Baked Gnocchi & Taleggio SkilletPillowy handmade potato gnocchi, fried and then nestled under a creamy blanket of melted Taleggio cheese.
- 11Focaccia BoardMondano's house-made olive oil focaccia served with three dipping sauces: Sunday sauce, white bean and garlic dip, and sundried tomato pesto. (vegan)
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Mediterranean TastingAll house-made mezze, including hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, and falafel, with tahini sauce, pita, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives (vegan, gluten-free upon request) - 13
Baked Brie with House-Made Onion JamA warm Brie wheel served with a drizzle of honey and house-made onion jam, served with crostini and fresh fruit for dipping. (vegetarian, gluten-free on request) - 7
Lebanese Spinach PieA savory hand pie filled with fresh spinach, onion, and lemon, and served with a pickled turnip (vegetarian) - 13
Mussels: Italian StyleOne pound of wine-steamed Prince Edward Island blue mussels with spicy red arrabbiata sauce. (gluten-free upon request) - 13
Mussels: French StyleOne pound of Prince Edward Island blue mussels steamed in white wine and cream with leeks and thyme. (gluten-free) - 13
AranciniCrispy Sicilian risotto balls filled with cremini mushrooms, sweet peas, and a combination of mozzarella and Romano cheeses, served with Sunday sauce for dipping. - 15
Suya Beef SkewersNigerian grilled beef skewers with warm spices and a yogurt-peanut sauce for dipping. (Gluten-free) - 9Japanese Kabocha Squash CroquettesCreamy kabocha squash breaded and fried, then served with an umami-rich miso-ginger vegan aioli for dipping. (vegan, gluten-free on request)
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Polish KluskiRustic Polish drop dumplings tossed in brown butter with caramelized onions and crispy bacon.
February Soups & Salads
- 7Italian White Bean & Escarole SoupTender white beans and fresh escarole simmered in house-made vegetable stock and served with a sprinkling of pecorino Romano cheese. (vegan upon request; gluten-free)
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Butternut Squash BisqueVelvety roasted butternut squash and tart green apples, simmered in house-made vegetable stock lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Served with lentil-based cream and toasted pepitas. (vegan, gluten-free) - 13Classic Wedge SaladAn iceberg wedge topped with chopped tomato, sliced red onion, crisped bacon, and bleu cheese dressing. (gluten-free)
- 13Pear, Pecan, and Goat Cheese SaladFresh bosc pear on a bed of mixed greens, served with candied pecans and a sprinkling of goat cheese, finished with sherry vinaigrette.
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Mondano House SaladMixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, tossed in our signature pomegranate-balsamic vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free)
February Global Classics
A selection of familiar favorites.
- 49Filet MignonA 10-oz filet served with potato-parsnip puree and roasted rainbow carrots. (gluten-free)
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JaegerschnitzelCrispy pork schnitzel in a classic mushroom-tomato 'hunter' sauce, served with buttered spaetzle and wine-braised red cabbage. (vegan on request, substituting house-made seitan for the pork; gluten-free on request) - 25Chicken FrancaiseA thinly pounded local NAE chicken breast, lightly dredged in flour and egg, then pan roasted in a lemon-white wine sauce and served with wild rice and rainbow carrots. (vegan upon request; gluten-free upon request)
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Chicken Pot PieTender chicken and winter vegetables in a creamy thyme sauce, finished with a golden puff pastry crust. - 29
Beef StroganoffClassic Russian-style sauteed beef and mushrooms in a velvety sour cream and white wine sauce, finished with herbs and served over buttered egg noodles.
February Pastas
All Mondano pastas and sauces are entirely handmade on the premises.
- 27Braised Pork Belly SacchettiHandmade sacchetti pasta filled with braised pork belly and ricotta, finished in a light sage cream sauce with a sprinkle of ricotta salata.
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Manicotti with MeatballsHandmade crespelli filled with a light herbed ricotta mixture and served in our Sunday sauce with meatballs. (vegetarian upon request, substituting the meatball) - 27
Pappardelle with Wild Boar RaguSlow-braised wild boar ragu with tomato, herbs, juniper berries, and red wine, served over house-made pappardelle. - 11 half / 19 full
Homemade FettuccineHandmade 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)
February International Dinners
A selection of seasonal entrees from around the world
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Pork Osso BuccoSlow-braised pork shank with aromatics and gremolata, served over creamy Parmesan polenta with roasted beets. (gluten-free) - 41Alsatian Duck and White Bean CassouletSlow-roasted duck served over a rustic white bean cassoulet with aromatics and fresh herbs, finished with a golden breadcrumb topping. (gluten-free upon request)
- 35German Pork ChopA bone-in 14-oz pork chop pan seared and then served in a mustard cream sauce with spaetzle noodles and wine-braised red cabbage. (gluten-free upon request)
- 33Greek Braised Leg of LambSlow-braised leg of lamb scented with lemon, garlic, and herbs, and served with lemon potatoes and wilted greens. (gluten-free)
- 29Herb-Encrusted SalmonSustainably sourced Farroe Island salmon roasted with herbed breadcrumbs and served over French lentils. (gluten-free upon request)
- 27Indian Butter chickenSlow-simmered chicken in a velvety tomato-butter sauce scented with garam masala and warm spices, finished with cream and served over basmati rice. (gluten-free)
- 45Chilean SeabassPan-seared Chilean seabass with a bright citrus beurre blanc, served over parsnip-potato puree with wilted winter greens. (gluten-free)Vegan
- 23White Beans & Winter GreensCreamy white beans and seasonal winter greens simmered in a fragrant garlic broth, served in a roasted kabocha squash bowl. (vegan, gluten-free)
February Desserts
All desserts are made from scratch on the premises.
- 10Chef Lou's Signature CheesecakeA creamy, house-made cheesecake, built on a brownie base, loaded with peanut butter and fudge and topped with mini peanut butter cups. (gluten-free)
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Mixed Berry CrumbleMixed forest berries baked under a streusel topping, served warm with a scoop of our house-made Chambourd ice cream. (vegan on request; gluten-free) - 7Persian Milk PuddingOat milk thickened with corn starch and then perfumed with cardamom, rose water, and orange blossom water, served with rose petals and chopped pistachios. (vegan, gluten-free)
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Chocolate MousseAquafaba, lentil creme and vegan chocolate team up for this vegan take on the classic chocolate dessert, serve topped with cherries, Maldon salt, and lentil cream. (vegan, gluten-free) - 7
Wine-Poached PearA fresh bosc pear poached in red wine and warm winter spices, served with tangy labneh and a dollop of whipped cream. (vegan on request; gluten-free) - 7CannoliThree mini cannoli shells filled with a mixture of sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses and chocolate chips, finished with chopped pisatachios.
