Monti in Southend-on-Sea is a Roman family restaurant serving an amazing selection of Italian food. However, its story began in the south of Italy, where Nonno Pino was born in Mazzarino, a small village in the heart of Sicily. He decided to move to Rome where he started working in an Italian kitchen and played guitar in his spare time.
In 1965, he opened his first pastry shop in an area called Rione Monti, right underneath the Colosseum, in the very centre of the first district of Rome. You can see his first machine, which he bought in the same year, displayed in the restaurant. It was also in 1965 when Papa' Enrico, the head chef, was born from the love between Nonno Pino and Nonna Rossana.
In 1965, he opened his first pastry shop in an area called Rione Monti, right underneath the Colosseum, in the very centre of the first district of Rome. You can see his first machine, which he bought in the same year, displayed in the restaurant. It was also in 1965 when Papa' Enrico, the head chef, was born from the love between Nonno Pino and Nonna Rossana.
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Sicilian Olives marinated in Italian Herbs and E.V.O., with a kick! Pugliese warm bread accompanied by E.V.O. Pork rind and "Borlotti" beans tomato stew, served with Altamura bread. Amatriciana: Onions, Guanciale, Tomato Sauce and Pecorino Romano D.O.P. Norma: Aubergines, Tomato Sauce, Onions, Salted Ricotta and Basil.
Enjoy a wide variety of Italian cuisine when you dine at Monti in Southend-on-Sea, England. From delicious lunch and dinner courses to mouthwatering desserts, we serve them all in our family restaurant. Visit us today to get a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy place that is close to the ocean.
Reviews (16)
Stefano Totaro
Jan 17, 2022
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OMG!!! Fantastic food, great service.
This is restaurant is the perfect picture of an Italian family restaurant where great food, the attention to details and the customer service are the core of the business.
Everything was 100%!! Definitely you have a customer!!
Grazie Consuelo per la magnifica esperienza culinaria. Ringrazia tutto lo staff da parte mia!
A pesto!
Stefano
This is restaurant is the perfect picture of an Italian family restaurant where great food, the attention to details and the customer service are the core of the business.
Everything was 100%!! Definitely you have a customer!!
Grazie Consuelo per la magnifica esperienza culinaria. Ringrazia tutto lo staff da parte mia!
A pesto!
Stefano
Charlotte Wright
Jan 16, 2022
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Amy Lou Bristow
Jan 03, 2022
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Sam Lock
Dec 25, 2021
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Norma Goodlad
Dec 19, 2021
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Paul Knocker White
Dec 04, 2021
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Gary Fenn
Nov 07, 2021
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Fantastic Italian restaurant serving a great variety of contemporary food with a dash of fun.
The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with lots of tables. Staff are friendly and happy to discuss the menu. And they will need to, it's very extensive with specials too. We enjoyed a range of dishes with pasta, pizza and more besides and all really tasty.
A wonderful restaurant I'll definitely be heading back to.
The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with lots of tables. Staff are friendly and happy to discuss the menu. And they will need to, it's very extensive with specials too. We enjoyed a range of dishes with pasta, pizza and more besides and all really tasty.
A wonderful restaurant I'll definitely be heading back to.
Lisa Bowden
Oct 31, 2021
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Read the reviews for the food and gave this restaurant a try...the starters which were mussels were very slimy and didn’t hold there form and the dish wasn’t even hot. The large prawns 🍤 were not fresh and also not meaty in consistency and held very little flavour. The main courses was ok but be careful what you choose. The service was excellent, and catered for your every need. I wouldn’t go there personally myself but others may do. Thank you allow this review on.
David J. Hawker
Oct 25, 2021
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My third outing to this gem yesterday, over a two month period. Yes, it is genuinely a friendly family restaurant, yes, the service is excellent without being obtrusive and yes, the food delights on every level. I was in two minds before posting this review: on the one hand, I want to know that this jewel of a restaurant is not suddenly packed out by the so-called "glitterati"; on the other hand, all those behind Monti Ristorante Italiano deserve so much praise.
Mia Greenslade
Oct 24, 2021
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Steve Mathieson
Oct 08, 2021
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Nelly O.
Sep 09, 2021
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Michelle Muscat
Aug 31, 2021
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If you haven't been lucky enough to try this place...you really must..one of the best meals I have had locally...
Food excellent...service excellent...from walking in to going home it was just excellent...
Portion size is good and hot..prices match..you get what you pay for... absolutely lovely family run business
Who obviously know how to give excellent customer service.... staff like to check how things are and nothing is too much trouble..The actual venue is really big, from the outside looks small but it's actually massive inside and beautifully decorated. It's always busy..and if you do
Food excellent...service excellent...from walking in to going home it was just excellent...
Portion size is good and hot..prices match..you get what you pay for... absolutely lovely family run business
Who obviously know how to give excellent customer service.... staff like to check how things are and nothing is too much trouble..The actual venue is really big, from the outside looks small but it's actually massive inside and beautifully decorated. It's always busy..and if you do
Ariel L.
Aug 29, 2021
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Trina Williams
Aug 29, 2021
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First time here last night and was completely wowed by both the quality of the food and the service. Nothing I could fault at all with this restaurant. Cannot wait to return and dine here again.
Lovely setting inside, attentive and knowledgeable waiting staff and 10 out of 10 food.
This is London quality in Southend.
Lovely setting inside, attentive and knowledgeable waiting staff and 10 out of 10 food.
This is London quality in Southend.
Amy Nl
Aug 10, 2021
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Managed to get a late reservation here on a very busy Friday night and got a really nice cosy table. Despite being such a busy night, we were enthralled by the staff going up and down ferrying the food from the kitchen. We also sneaked some sights from the kitchen and could see the cooks working on so many tickets! Food came promptly and was artistically presented (props for creativity). We got the seafood pasta and the ham mushroom pizza, followed by tiramisu and donuts and they were all delicious. However, what made the visit so amazing was our loveliest waitress, Elena who was ever so kind to
