Mondo Reviews

I was very disappointed with the slow service we received. Upon arriving, we waited at the door at least for three minutes or so before someone came to us and showed us in. A plate of olives and cheese was placed on the table, but there was just one waiter that night and he took such a long time before he could even ask us what we wanted to drink. While the drinks came relatively quickly, the starter took a while and the main course was worse. The meals were tasty, have to say, but we opted not to have dessert as it was so late already. I will not be dining there again anytime soon.

Having been to the Casa Romana some time ago, we decided to try the New Mondo. It was an experience we would like to repeat. The food quality, service and ambience were the way restaurants used to be. Little touches like napkin rings and home made petit fours made for an exceptional experience. The food was perfect and we had an excellent evening. We’ll return very soon.

As a regular of twenty years at Casa Romana which I rated as the best Italian restaurant in the area, I was disappointed to see it change. A midweek visit to Mondo just after it opened was very average and I decided to let it settle down before I went back.Four of us went for the buffet Sunday lunch on 24th Feb 2008 and it was fantastic. The starters were mainly seafood and were some of the best I have ever had. The traditional main course was very good and the sweet trolley was superb. We have rebooked!