Mona Pasta Bar

Italian restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

Mona Pasta Bar

Italian restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

111 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

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Homemade pastas, other Italian classics, and natural wines served in an intimate space.

111 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA Get directions

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"Nancy Silverton is opening a new pasta bar in Koreatown with Joe Bastianich. The restaurant will serve mainly classic dishes, with potential fusion elements." - Rebecca Roland

The Most Anticipated Los Angeles Restaurant Openings of Spring 2024 - Eater LA

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@infatuation

"Mona Pasta Bar in Downtown looks like somewhere we’d go when we’re feeling hot. The interior is minimalist like a luxury eyewear store, complete with a white tile counter and mirrors to fix your hair as you sip wine. The crowd is a specific flavor of edgy, too (hang around ilCaffé down the block, and you’ll know the Acne Studios crowd we’re talking about). Wine and fashion aside, the Italian food here mostly gets the job done, even if Mona isn’t always consistent with its seasoning. A soggy grilled caesar is somehow undersalted, while the casarecce with lamb sausage is salty enough that you'll need a sip of your skin-contact wine between bites. Other dishes like the crispy baby artichokes and the oil-slicked spaghetti alle vongole won’t offend anyone, but you probably won't think about them again, either. That said, Mona is an undeniably nice spot to enjoy a bottle of barbera, especially in DTLA where there aren’t too many wine bars to choose from." - Sylvio Martins

Mona Pasta Bar - Review - Downtown LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Mona Pasta Bar is a new restaurant located in Downtown Los Angeles, known for its pastel-themed decor and Italian comfort food. The space, previously occupied by 9th Street Ramen, has been redesigned by owner Devin Carlson. The menu, overseen by chef Freylin Morales, features Italian staples like bolognese, spaghetti alla vongole, and veal chop Milanese. Open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. or later, Wednesday through Sunday, Mona Pasta Bar also offers a happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $10 glasses of wine and various dishes in the $10 - $13 range." - Farley Elliott

Downtown LA New Mona Pasta Bar Does Pastels, Wine, and Noodles for All - Eater LA

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Chocolate Midnight

Google

OMG!! we came here before the Angus and Julia Stone concert (around the corner from the Orpheum Theatre) the last Saturday in June and what a cozy little joint this place is! We sat at the bar Service was spot on, my wine was delicious (a Chenin Blanc) and the Bolognese Pappardelle was mouthwateringly good! The wine list consist of natural wines. Such a chill vibe in here but we were early in our reservations so keeping that in mind I'd say it might get busier the later the hour. Also be aware they do NOT take cash for payment of your meal. They do, of course for tips just not for the meal. Not a lot of room in here so don't come with the thought of a romantic dinner for two where you can whisper sweet-nothings to one another without someone else overhearing hahaha. Parking lot was well lit behind the building, it is shared with the Theater. Respectfully Reviewed.

Zia Abhari -Gmail

Google

In the middle of downtown LA, a great pasta. I loved the artichoke and pasta and censor salad , but did not love the olive desert, I'll order teramisu next time.

Lera Pentelute

Google

New little Italian gem in DT. Absolutely delicious! Went with a group and we tried many things. I think my favorites are the crudo, cacio e pepe, the artichokes are delicious. I’m not a veal person, but that was phenomenal too. Food great all round, even down to the olives. The branzino is another standout! Amazing all natural wine selection. Very reasonable prices. Cute ambiance and decor, great vibe and staff--a good hangout just to get a glass of wine and an appetizer at the bar, or even at one of the outside tables. Through it will probably be hard to resist ordering more. Will definitely be returning soon! Thanks!

Kristie Chiang

Google

SO GOOD & service was great! their pasta w clams was my favorite & their alla vodka 2nd place calamari and artichokes were the best appetizers - worth ordering! but those came in smaller portions group of 6, we ordered 5 pastas, 1 large, & 2 appetizers and it was the perfect amount of food

Daniel John

Google

Very nice space and friendly team. The food was a big kiss for us. Bolognese and clam spaghetti were both very salty and heavy/creamy. Burrata salad was light on the burrata and pretty flavorless. The food came our quickly. In fact we still had our appy when the pasta came out which made for an over-crowded table. The seats were tiny stools. I noticed the party next to us were unable to use them due to their size; they were not comfortable. Lots of better pasta options in DTLA in our opinion.

Dan Horowitz

Google

Rating is for the food, which is fantastic. Some of the best pasta I've had in LA. There is no soundproofing and they play the music loud- the waitress couldn't hear what I was saying and I couldn't hear her. We didn't get the order we thought we placed, however, the food was just so good we decided to be happy with what we got.

Daniel Molina

Google

We had several hours to pass the time while in downtown LA. We looked around and found that most places were closing near 8 pm. We came across Mona pasta bar and did not regret the visit. Their pastas are handmade and fresh. We tried spaghetti alla vongole, which was outstanding! Expect to spend $100 dollars for dinner for 2. We had a great experience, and hopefully, we can return soon!.

Oltjon Dyli

Google

Fantastic restaurant with very delicious food and exellent service . I didn't except this high quality in that part of the city but really recommended!

@eater

"Nancy Silverton is opening a new pasta bar in Koreatown with Joe Bastianich. The restaurant will serve mainly classic dishes, with potential fusion elements." - Rebecca Roland

The Most Anticipated Los Angeles Restaurant Openings of Spring 2024 - Eater LA

View Postcard for Mona Pasta Bar

@infatuation

Mona Pasta Bar - Review - Downtown LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

View Postcard for Mona Pasta Bar

@eater

Downtown LA New Mona Pasta Bar Does Pastels, Wine, and Noodles for All - Eater LA

View Postcard for Mona Pasta Bar

Chocolate Midnight

Google

Zia Abhari -Gmail

Google

In the middle of downtown LA, a great pasta. I loved the artichoke and pasta and censor salad , but did not love the olive desert, I'll order teramisu next time.

Lera Pentelute

Google

Kristie Chiang

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Daniel John

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Dan Horowitz

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Daniel Molina

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Oltjon Dyli

Google

Fantastic restaurant with very delicious food and exellent service . I didn't except this high quality in that part of the city but really recommended!

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