Mona Lisa Italian Foods
Italian restaurant · San Diego ·
Authentic Italian restaurant, market & deli serving subs
Authentic Italian restaurant, market & deli serving subs
"A longtime neighborhood Italian fixture supplying handmade pasta, fresh sausages, and stacked sandwiches—recommended for an old-country taste in the waterfront Italian-rooted neighborhood." - Kelly Bone
"Family-owned and operated by the third generation, Mona Lisa has been on the block since 1973, operating a traditional Italian-American restaurant and deli model. The restaurant serves serviceable comfort food but the deli is the true superstar, offering excellent Italian subs — try the deluxe with mortadella, dry salami, shaved ham, and provolone — as well as essentials like Italian sausage and fresh mozzarella." - Helen I. Hwang, Eater Staff
"Both a counter-service restaurant and a deli, head to this Little Italy standout for soups, salads, pizza, and light lunch combination plates. At the deli, diners can pick up a deluxe sandwich with large blankets of Bologna-style mortadella, porchetta, or tender pork roast seasoned with rosemary and pepper, or go for the Caprese sub with mozzarella, tomato, and basil — plus the option to add prosciutto. Throw in a minestrone soup and bottle of Italian red for the perfect cozy day or night in." - Roxana Becerril
"Skip the adjacent restaurant but don’t miss the deli for Italian groceries and delicious sub sandwiches. The Caprese dresses mozzarella, tomato and basil with olive oil and balsamic; add some slices of spicy soppressata for an extra kick." - Candice Woo
"Family-owned and operated by the third generation, Mona Lisa has been on the block since 1973, operating a traditional Italian-American restaurant and deli model. The market is a treasure trove for Italian packaged food and wine, while its deli counter sells excellent Italian subs as well as essentials like Italian sausage and fresh pizza dough. The restaurant serves pizzas, lasagnas, and pasta, including the option to order half portions." - Helen I. Hwang