Lisa Watson

I consistently have a great experience when I dine at Monti’s- today was no exception. Both the host person and our server were friendly & efficient. I love the new look at the restaurant. If it wasn’t so windy today we would have dined on their lovely patio. My friend and I shared the pear pizza- delicious with a nice thin crust. The beet salad was to die for- caramelized beets, avocado & nuts. The prices are a tad on the high side but the quality is always there.

J

Josh was an incredible server! The food and service was excellent. We had the warm spinach salad, dungenous crab tagliatelle, and swordfish with cauliflower

+2

Ana Cristina Lopez

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.

Chuck Dougherty

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. If you enjoyed my review, please give it a "like". Thanks.

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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.

+9

Casual dining with elevated food, interesting wine list and a full bar. Seating available indoor, outdoor and at the bar. Be warned while you could get lucky as a walk-in, i would advise reservations.

Came across Monti’s while staying in Santa Rosa for a friend’s birthday. The atmosphere was amazing there food was sooo good and same with the wine. If I was ever in the area again I would definitely go back. I got the swordfish and it was to die for.

Maiya Kenoyer

I’ve been here many times. And everything is just… perfect! The food, amazing! The drinks, hell yeah! Today though, felt a little off. I’ve worked in a restaurant before, for 3 years. I was a “food runner/busser” so I know when a place is busy. I also know when two employees talk and distract one another, it takes time away from checking in on customers. I sat for a good 20-25 minutes before the bartender checked on me to order. I don’t blame her, she’s multitasking, but another bartender was chatting her up. I was worried I would be here past my lunch break. But, thankfully I wasn’t. The bartender (brunette, no name) was more consistent with customers. There’s a time to chat with coworkers, but there’s also a time to check with customers. Either way, good service. Just,.. needs better timing.

Richard Palmer

A kitchen firing on all cylinders — let down by the front of house. Monti’s delivered one of those meals where dish after dish lands with quiet confidence. Not flashy for the sake of it, just thoughtful cooking, excellent ingredients, and plates that look as good as they taste. The flash-fried calamari set the tone immediately: tender, impeccably crisp, and paired with crispy fried lemon slices that were nearly as addictive as the calamari itself. Salty, citrusy, and bright — the kind of detail that signals a kitchen paying attention. Both burgers were standouts. The grilled lamb burger (gluten-free) arrived precisely medium-rare, juicy and deeply flavored, with creamy feta and cool cucumber tzatziki providing just the right contrast. The sirloin burger, topped with house-made bacon, blue cheese, and salsa verde, struck a similarly deft balance — rich without tipping into excess, the herbs keeping everything lively. The lemon tagliatelle with Dungeness crab was a highlight: silky pasta, generous crab, gentle heat from chilies, and enough lemon to keep the dish vibrant without overwhelming the sweetness of the seafood. This is a plate that disappears faster than you expect. And then there were the skinny fries — crisp, rosemary-flecked, and unapologetically indulgent thanks to the blue cheese. Not an afterthought side, but something you actively compete over. Dessert was a quiet triumph. The lemon olive oil pound cake, moist and fragrant, paired beautifully with honey-roasted grapes that brought warmth and depth, while the vanilla crème fraîche added just enough tang to keep the sweetness in check. Refined, balanced, and deeply satisfying. The wine choice didn’t disappoint either. The Guadagni Family Wines Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley, 2024) was fresh and expressive, and the fact that Monti’s offers four Sauvignon Blancs on a compact list is genuinely impressive — a small but telling sign of a wine program run by people who care. Visually, the meal was as strong as the flavors. The photos say it all: clean, composed plates with real attention to presentation, without drifting into pretension. The catch: service. We waited a full 15 minutes before seeing a server and ultimately had to ask the host for help. When our server arrived, the opening line — “I’ll only be your server for the first half of your meal” — came before any apology or welcome. Add being seated at the table closest to the restrooms despite ample availability elsewhere, and the front-of-house experience simply didn’t match the quality of the food. Bottom line: Monti’s kitchen is doing excellent work, and we’ll absolutely return for the food and wine. Next time, though, we’ll be much more assertive about service — because a meal this good deserves a smoother landing.

+4

Dianne Secchitano

We came here for a last minute dinner date, our reservation was for a later time but showed up early to see if they can accomodate us if not we'll stroll around until our table is ready. Fortunately, there was some cancellation and we were able to get seated outside next to a heater. Service was a bit slow (understanable due to a busy night), server took awhile to get our apps order. The food was 7/10, my husband ordered flat iron and I had salmon. Salmon was delicious except for the almonds in my couscos, I wasn't expecting such big chunks. All in all it was a great night.

David Ellingworth

Love that they are open again. The menu is new and refreshed, with numerous healthy choices, the vibe is fun, young and healthy with taste! Outdoor seating is nice. Enjoyed the visit and look forward to coming back again!.

+2

Major Foodie PhD

Mediterranean promise, uneven execution Lunch at Monti’s felt like stumbling into a local favorite just as the lunch crowd hit full tilt. The bar was packed, and though we sat there with a good vantage of the room, service fell through the cracks — the bartender seemed overwhelmed by drinks orders and couldn’t quite guide us through the menu. We began with the Tuscan Kale & Quinoa Chop Salad: bright, crisp greens, bracing lemon-vinaigrette, and well-judged feta and capers. It was the highlight of the meal — fresh, balanced, and unmistakably Mediterranean.  For mains, we tried the Grilled CAB Flat Iron Steak and the Roasted Salmon. The steak came out cooked decently, but lacked distinction — the mustard-butter and rosemary fries failed to elevate what was otherwise a safe, uninspired choice. The salmon was serviceable, plated with couscous and pomegranate vinaigrette as advertised on the menu — but it never quite asserted itself; the flavors were muted and the presentation forgettable.  Monti’s remains charming — its patio, Mediterranean atmosphere, and ambition are evident. Yet today the dining-room bustle and understaffed service compromised the experience, making a promising start unravel slightly by dinner.

+3

Winslow H.

Nice food, lively crowd. Lots of hard surfaces so hard to hear when it's full. Food was tasty. Staff did a great job despite clearly being a little understaffed. Good oysters, great baked cheese.

Possibly the most overpriced takeout in the whole town. The most flavorless bolognese I’ve ever had.

Marisela Zuniga

First time I have ever been disappointed at Montis. Specifically at the service. Most of their menu says it Gluten free. I was going to order the lamb burger and I was told it doesn’t have buns. The server told me everything else they did have it gluten free. I order the hummus plate and they brought with chips instead of a gluten free bread. I order a Hibiscus lemonade and they brought me the wrong drink and they brought me a lemonade. Their way of fixing it was just bringing me a syrup. For montis I was so disappointed. I been a customer for years and I’m never coming back.

John Rodgers

In my dockers and USMC sweat jacket i felt like i didn’t belong here. I felt uncomfortable. I was by myself, so I got sat at the bar, which is totally fine. I ordered the Montecristo sandwich and a bloody Mary. The bloody Mary was way way too strong and unbalanced so much so that I barely finished half of it as for the Montecristo sandwich? See for yourself in my photos below. They use Gruyère cheese of which I found zero n my sandwich a strange sort of onion jams that was sweet. The brioche bun was not cooked enough, and the jam made the back of the sandwich very soggy and un appetizing. I’ve had several Montecristo sandwiches and I have to say as much as I hate to that this was the worst.. I really don’t like giving bad reviews but I’m not going to lie. Most likely will not go back.

+8