Italian restaurantHidden gem ✦
Il Monello
Midtown EastManhattan
Midtown East
Manhattan
The brief
About Il Monello
Il Monello is a highly-rated Italian restaurant located in Manhattan's prestigious Midtown East neighborhood, earning an impressive 4.7-star rating from 136 reviews. The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, delivering traditional dishes that highlight quality ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques. With its welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail, Il Monello provides an elegant yet comfortable dining experience that appeals to both locals and visitors seeking genuine Italian fare in a sophisticated setting.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score13(lower is better)
Inspected2/10/2026
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.7
out of 5
136 community reviews
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Il Monello is listed in the Eat Real Food NYC directory — a curated database of healthy restaurants in Manhattan, verified with official NYC Department of Health inspection data.