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    Mona Lisa

    4.5 (19 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Incredible mussels.
    Brittany V.

    I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best Italian food I've EVER HAD! I would have never expected to find Italian food this great-tasting in Ireland. We had the rigatoni, spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti scoglio and some alfredo fettucine (called a different name that I can't recall). Their mussels, garlic bread and wine were also fantastic. The tiramisu was top notch. You really can't go wrong! Do make reservations, though. This place gets busy in the evening.

    R M.

    The original restaurant I wanted to try was closed on a Monday so I happened to run into other tourists who told me about Mona Lisa so I thought I'd try it out. WOW I was blown away with how amazingly delicious and authentic the food is!! The cook and waiter are from Italy and they know how to cook! You can get a lot of the menu items as tapas style so I decided to try a variety. I started with a glass of Pinot and the octopus starter, I was not disappointed. Then I got the sea bass stuffed ravioli with prawns and mussels and the flavor was incredible. I finished with the most tender beef I have EVER tasted (ask for the slow roasted beef). I have traveled to 21 countries, and this by far was the best beef I've had. The service was fantastic (waiter was Thomas), ambiance lovely, and if you're in town, please take my advice and come to Mona Lisa. (I know in the pic I spelled "muscles" wrong lol)

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    Delicious for take-away - I wish I'd discovered Mona Lisa pre-COVID so I could get to sit in as well! We were blown away.

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    Delicious food, good wine, great location, small, sweet restaurant. Highly recommend!

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    In rainy Galway today. We were all chilled due to the wind and rain when we found (Fat) Freddie's…read more Just FYI they aren't using the adjective Fat any longer. The food options were amazing and the wood fired pizza was fantastic!! I had the carbonara with chicken and gluten free pasta which was outstanding!! My only disappointment was no gluten free pizza...there are other places in Galway that offer gluten free pizza so we will try those next time!!

    Freddie's brings a fun Italian neighborhood feel to Galway's food scene. The exterior has bright…read moreorange eaves blending into the lively Quay Street around it; once inside, you'll find a relaxed, slightly bohemian space with artful décor and comfortable seating that feels like a polished local favorite. The vibe is upbeat and casual, loud but not overly so: great for group dinners, laid-back evenings, or a hearty meal after a day of sightseeing. At around 6:30pm on a Sunday night, our group of eleven needed a dinner option close to the station before our bus back to Dublin. There was no seating inside the restaurant, but plenty of space on the heated patio outside. The menu has something for everyone, with small plates, sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas, and there's also daily specials and a fairly affordable drinks menu. I ordered their Beetroot & Goats Cheese Salad (€15), which was a fresh salad of mixed leaves, beetroot, vinegary-pickled onions, acidic-sweet marinated tomatoes, rich warm goat cheese, mixed nuts, and extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. This was a wonderland of textures and flavors, with crunch and softness, acidity and earthiness; for me, the true standout was the generous portion of two sizable pieces of melty, creamy goat cheese with just a slight hint of tang. I also appreciated the fact that the salad wasn't drenched in dressing, but thoughtfully drizzled with a light EVOO and mild balsamic glaze. I initially thought it was a bit pricey, but it was a large portion, and I found the goats cheese made a great substitute for a more traditional salad protein; additionally, the freshness of the vegetables made me willing to pay more of a premium. Other great dishes included their Spicy 'Ndjuja Pizza (€16 - a thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy 'nduja sausage, Cashel Blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey), Primavera (€16 - pasta with roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, and red onion in a creamy Parmesan sauce), and their Bailey's Tiramisu (€8 - the classic Italian dessert spiked with a splash of Bailey's...it was absolutely as delicious as it sounds). I will note that the pizzas seemed to be a better value than the pastas, as they were larger portions at similar prices. All in all, Freddie's is a fun Italian-inspired (if not entirely authentic) restaurant in a heavily-flocked area of Galway, service is friendly (if a bit slow when it gets busy), and prices are reasonable for the location, portion sizes, and tasty food. It's an easy pick for anyone in the area wanting an enjoyable night out!

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