As far as comfort food goes, lasagna ranks pretty high on the list. There’s something nostalgic about feasting on a hearty plate of lasagna, especially when you’re not the one spending hours making it. When the craving for lasagna strikes, there’s one place that’s serving up a huge slice, and that’s Mona Lisa. Not only are the portions as big as your head, but it’s some of the best lasagna in New Orleans. Let’s take a closer look.
For more than 30 years, Mona Lisa has been a staple for those in search of homemade Italian cuisine.
googlemaps.com Blink and you’ll miss it, and that would be a shame because this might just be one of the most incredible hidden gems in the Quarter.
Located on historic Royal Street in the French Quarter, Mona Lisa is a charming, intimate space.
Fly_PettiPrince/Trip Advisor Don’t be fooled by the small dining room. What this place lacks in size, they make up for in huge portions and bold flavors.
It’s also one of the quirkiest restaurants in the city, and that’s saying something.
Gerald Raymond Jr/Google All of the decor is themed around different depictions of the famous Mona Lisa painting. These mesmerizing paintings take up pretty much every nook and cranny of the space, most of them done by patrons.
The menu features all of your favorite Italian dishes.
Dan Zenner/Trip Advisor From the traditional spaghetti and meatballs to unique calzones, sandwiches, and salads, there’s certainly something for everyone.
For pasta lovers, Mona Lisa is ideal.
amyjw/Trip Advisor This romantic restaurant offers over ten different pasta dishes, including several specialty Cajun-Italian dishes you’re sure to love.
Their pizzas are one of the most popular things on the menu.
Raj Shah/Google Choose from one of their specialty pies or create your own for a pizza that’s uniquely yours.
But the real hidden gem on the menu is the lasagna.
Ishan Desai/Google We hope you’re hungry because the portions are huge.
Mona Lisa offers two different types of lasagna.
Cruz Maria Morales/Google Choose from their classic lasagna with layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara or go for a meatless version.
Their spinach lasagna swaps the ground beef for spinach and artichokes and is practically perfect in every way.
Dry Rub Smoker/Google Meatless Mondays just got a whole lot better.
Mona Lisa is open seven days a week from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m.
Rosina Shrestha/Google They do not take reservations, so you’ll want to get there early unless you don’t mind waiting for a table!
For more information, including a full menu, be sure to check out their website.
googlemaps.com
Blink and you’ll miss it, and that would be a shame because this might just be one of the most incredible hidden gems in the Quarter.
Fly_PettiPrince/Trip Advisor
Don’t be fooled by the small dining room. What this place lacks in size, they make up for in huge portions and bold flavors.
Gerald Raymond Jr/Google
All of the decor is themed around different depictions of the famous Mona Lisa painting. These mesmerizing paintings take up pretty much every nook and cranny of the space, most of them done by patrons.
Dan Zenner/Trip Advisor
From the traditional spaghetti and meatballs to unique calzones, sandwiches, and salads, there’s certainly something for everyone.
amyjw/Trip Advisor
This romantic restaurant offers over ten different pasta dishes, including several specialty Cajun-Italian dishes you’re sure to love.
Raj Shah/Google
Choose from one of their specialty pies or create your own for a pizza that’s uniquely yours.
Ishan Desai/Google
We hope you’re hungry because the portions are huge.
Cruz Maria Morales/Google
Choose from their classic lasagna with layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara or go for a meatless version.
Dry Rub Smoker/Google
Meatless Mondays just got a whole lot better.
Rosina Shrestha/Google
They do not take reservations, so you’ll want to get there early unless you don’t mind waiting for a table!
Have you ever had the lasagna from Mona Lisa? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: 1212 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
