Monti's

Great flavors, service & lovely atmosphere. Dog friendly patio is a huge plus. Pictured is the hibiscus tea, hummus, exotic mushroom pizza, & monte cristo with a side of fries. Excited for Monti’s to reopen in the summertime.

What a delicious lunch! Monti's is a popular restaurant tucked away inside a nice open air shopping center with lots of convenient free parking. There is an indoor dining room but we chose the outdoor patio which fills up quickly at lunchtime. We started with the "Monti" Cristo sandwich and the kale salad. Each one was impressive. For dessert we were amazed by the profiteroles filled with hazelnut ice cream. These profiteroles were one of the best restaurant desserts we've enjoyed this year. Highly recommended.

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Nice setting with indoor and outdoor dining options. Large place but still feels intimate and classy. Decor is elegant while having a rustic feel with a relaxed atmosphere. The menu is excellent and with diverse choices. We enjoyed especially the crab deviled eggs and calamari. Service was excellent and staff is very attentive. The price point does add up quickly but it is well done meal. I wish they gave us time to finish courses before bringing next course. It felt rushed though they were not full. It was a nice evening and felt we were well cared for.

I grew up in Santa Rosa almost all my life and never had walked into this gem.

Today I had decided to take the mother and her friend out for a little bit for a friendly outing and I had decided to finally check the spot out. The menu isn't too big nor too small with a great selection of food items.

The staff is super nice and very thoughtful. Shane was our server for the day and he was an absolute blessing. Kind, informative, thoughtful, and had checked up on us consistently.

The food is absolutely amazing. It's been a long time since I had a Margirita pizza and Monti's did not disappoint. Simple, fresh, juicy, and packed a lot of flavor. Had some of their lamb burger as well which was cooked medium rare and oh my DAYS. Soft, melt in your mouth, and very flavorful.

If you happen to live locally and are just visiting, Monti is the spot you MUST visit. Consider this as a sign. 🤙

OMG. Monti's was the best. I had prime rib. My dinner dates had mussels and the other date had penne in a red sauce. The Food was 5 stars. The service was very good. The price was a reasonable. The interior decor was excellent. Very nice menu. Very clean.

Shane was a very attentive server, very polite, friendly, always there when we needed him (without hovering).
The food was great:
Calamari was flavored well, loved the fried lemon slices.
The duck was super tender, and perfectly paired with the pork belly.
The flat iron steak has great flavor also.

They the pineapple express cocktail, a little heat, and sweet and sour heaven.

Monti's is trult hidden gem worth discovering! I recently tried their Monti's Cristo and Fries, and I must say, it was an absolute delight. The sandwich was perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with flavorful ham and gooey cheese on the inside. The accompanying fries were golden and crispy, just the way I like them. The portion size was generous, and the presentation was impeccable. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by Monti's and treat yourself to their mouthwatering dishes!

PRO'S: Monti's Restaurant is the type of restaurant every neighborhood should have. A wide variety of well seasoned dishes, reasonable prices and a well-curated wine selection. Our server was attentive in a very full restaurant
CON'S: None inside Monti. Lunch parking in the strip center location can be crowded.
SUMMARY: Monti restaurant will be in our future visits to Santa Rosa.

Wonderful to be dining out again :)
I had the sirloin burger, it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. I added a side of fries and they were prepared perfectly! The warm spinach salad was also done to perfection. Topped off with a poinsettia! Yum!

Nice menu and the food is quite delicious, though some dishes tended to be pretty salty. Nice wine list. The chairs could be upgraded to be more comfy. There’s no padding and they have hard vertical backs, so they aren’t the most comfortable.

Ohhh wow. This place was amazing. Family has. Always spoke highly but until now we’ve never made it. Started of with a martini and 1/2 dozen oysters. Shared some of their rosemary Gorgonzola fires. Dinner was the duck. Outstanding. Dessert was the butter pecan chocante pitelos. Not sure if that’s how to spell that but always top notch. Can’t wait to go back and try more.

Not to often do I rate a place 5 stars. If your in the area this is a must try. Food is delicious with great flavors. Wine is a little pricey. If eating on the patio be ready to fight the flies. Next time I will eat inside no matter how beautiful it is outside.

Was literally the best food I’ve had in I don’t know how long. It was hard to pick food from all the appetizing options. The atmosphere was very relaxed and inviting. For the quality of food and experience it’s also a great value. 10/10 would recommend.

The food was excellent but my party waited nearly an hour for ours. The server was nice but slightly inattentive to refilling drinks and serving the food.

My favorite restaurant in SR! Everything on the menu is delicious. Service is stellar

Eating here is a dining experience. The food was incredible, and all of the small touches made out meal really special. It was lovely!

Very tasty! They have a nice large outdoor seating area with tables distanced for covid. The Monti’s Cristo sandwich was excellent and the hibiscus pineapple cooler was a perfect drink for a hot afternoon.

I ordered Spinach, Tunisian chicken meatballs and Brussels sprouts. The spinach was perfectly prepared and wilted and was very good, with fresh squeezed lemon and pinenuts to add a little crunch. It was good, but the meatballs were so different! They were sweet, so I guess the pomegranate was in the meatballs, maybe? Not overly sweet at all and well balanced. They sat on hummus with a dark sauce on top. The star of that dish was the spicy cucumber salad! When combined, the hummus balanced all the heat out. I think it might have had harissa in the salad, which is spicy. Very good. The star of the meal, however, was the Brussels sprouts! Specifically the andouille sausage. The absolute best was when I got a sprout, a piece of onion, apple, sausage and some of the cheese in one bite. And that was hard to do, because that is a lot of ingredients. But I did it. As much as I could. I think when a chef can combine a number of items to make an entirely different flavor party they should pause and pat themself on the back.
And then there was butterscotch pudding. With caramel, homemade whipped cream and oat crumble on top. This is when desserts must be shared. Because it's rude to leave beauty unconsumed. Who even makes butterscotch pudding? Homemade, even! And it could have stood in its own but the mild caramel added a new flavor profile and immense aftertaste. It was so thick and creamy. I need to go run 10 miles now...

And the service was fabulous. They do not hurry, but it’s worth taking your time to enjoy the ambiance and the decorations anyway. And Miles was very attentive, while allowing me to immerse myself in flavors.

Awesome spot for great cocktails (get the Smoke House), fantastic food, and tasty desserts!

The shrimp appetizer is the best I have had in years!
The flat iron steak with the gorgonzola fries was excellent.
Did we order the best two things on the menu? We will probably never know, because we are from out of town and will order the same thing next time!
The $7 come was a bit much... Have a draft beer for only $2 more