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Lovely service, cozy atmosphere (but noisy once it starts getting crowded). Plenty of patio seating. Cash only, no cards. Be aware that pics showing pasta dishes are out of date - menu is largely confined to pizzas. Flavors we good, but pricing a bit high...for what you get. Desserts are said to be homemade and the one we had was very good indeed.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We have visited Carvoeiro frequently over the past 10 years and always dine at La Mona Lisa several times during our stays. Family run restaurant with Chef Antonio creating delicious pizzas, lasagna and cannelloni. Adele and Dean are fabulous. They make your dining a great...experience and treat you like long lost friends. When in Carvoeiro don’t pass up the opportunity to eat here. You won’t be disappointedMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Sensational pizza. Honestly, drooling thinking about it. Going back to carvoeiro this Summer & we may end up here every night. So good🤤🤤🤤

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 November 2023

What a wonderful surprise. We have passed this restaurant many times since Covid shutdown but never ventured to dine there until yesterday evening. This has to be the best kept secret in Carvoeiro (and possibly the Algarve). It is a unique experience hidden away by...a small frontage. We noticed the sign last week stating that dogs were welcomed and so we took a chance (without reading previous TripAdvsor posts). What a welcome we received. The dog was served with a bowl of water before we had time to place our own drinks order. The food was amazing, the service excellent and atmosphere exciting. We will be aiming to visit again before they close later this week, to experience more of the menu and wine available. Thanks Mona Lisa!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023 via mobile

Our family dined at the La Mona Lisa during our stay in Carvoeiro. We were greeted by Dean who was super polite and enthusiastic- didn’t mind taking a group photo for us and was really lovely and bubbly throughout the meal, even ordered a taxi...for us at the end. The food was great, authentic Italian food, nice little family run business. Would recommend 👍🏻More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

The Mona Lisa is always a highlight for my family when staying in Carvoeiro. Best pizzas in the area and exceptional service. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting but we often order takeaways too as we can't get enough.!!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023 via mobile

Great Atmosphere really lovey waiters especially Adele who really looked after us , everyone in our party loved their food, I am gluten free and had a very tasty gluten free pizza garlic bread and gluten free penne Arabiatta , and they even had a...gluten free desert for me. I had my best meal in a very long time here and can’t wait to be back soon! Will be backMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Adele A, Diretor-Geral at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2023

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed everything! Always love to be able to provide gluten free options as we know how frustrating it can be to find all 3 courses ❤️❤️❤️ #whoneedsglutenanyway #celiacsdoitbetter

Reviewed 5 September 2023 via mobile

Attentive and friendly staff, delicious pizza and a lovely atmosphere. My third visit to Carvoeiro and La Mona Lisa which did not disappoint and is easily our favourite restaurant here.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2023

Thank you so much this is an amazing review you were a pleasure to serve ❤️❤️

Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent service and food was also excellent. A really good night Bruschetta was unbelievable, best I have ever had. Seafood spaghetti was also 5/5

Date of visit: September 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2023

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

I felt compelled to write this for the incredible food and service we received. Visited here three times in a week and some very happy children ( 5 and 1 so tricky eaters age too) and adults, if you stay within a few miles this...place is a must visit! Family pizza, garlic bread and sangria are a must! Not to mention the tiramisu! Part of me wanted to write a bad review just to get a comical response but, simply, there are not enough superlatives for this little gem.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adele A, Diretor-Geral at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Really? Only incredible? This is the worst good review I've ever read. Not only did you conviently forget to mention each member of staff who toiled away making sure you had an amazing time with us, but you also limited recommending us to people within...More

Reviewed 18 August 2023

I very rarely leave reviews but we had such a fantastic meal tonight that I feel compelled to do so! The gluten free pizzas (which are often hard to find- good ones anyway) were amazing- in fact I would say it was the best pizza...(gluten free or otherwise) I’ve ever had. My daughter, who is an incredibly fussy eater, almost ate her entire pizza - which is absolutely unheard of. We also could not fault the service which was extremely warm and friendly . Cannot recommend it highly enough! We will be back. Thank you :)More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adele A, Diretor-Geral at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 23 August 2023

Thank you so so much this means so much I'm so glad your little girl enjoyed her food ❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed 12 August 2023

Never tried this place before despite living here for 4 years and walking past many times. The pizzas were fantastic, thin crust with plenty toppings Service first class esp by Dean who is a real character. Will definitely return soon

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2023

Thank you so much, what a lovely review! I will pass the compliments to dean 😁😁

Reviewed 11 August 2023

We rang the restaurant to book a table and they were great at accommodating us on the same night. We both had pizza and the food was really good. When we got the bill we were really disappointed that additional items had been added to...our bill. When we pointed this out to the waiter, they apologised and rectified it but to be overcharged by €15 for extra beers and water is not acceptable. I’d recommend the food but make sure you double check your bill.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2023

Hi yes unfortunately the staff are all humans, and mistakes are made when writing table numbers down on the drinks tickets. We do obviously try to avoid this but on busy nights, like yours was, it does sometimes happen. But don't worry, we have learnt...More

Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Yet another amazing meal at our favourite place. 20 years now and never had reason to complain. I'm not a pizza person but I tried one anyway it was the best pizza I've had. Daughter loves the Chicken Mona Lisa as does my wife. My...son has an eating disorder but would munch the garlic bread day and night if he could. Staff always have a friendly welcome even when clearly rushed off their feet.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2023

Awww Rob!! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

Reviewed 21 July 2023 via mobile

I found this place on Freemaps, and because it was away from the town we booked to go for a change.... soooo glad we did! The food was fabulous, the service was excellent, and the price we paid for both was so reasonable. It mostly...does pizza, but it has some other things on the menu too like steak, lasagna, tortellini etc. Advice would be to book a table here. The night we went we did book and luckily we did. As it was out of the town we believed it would be quieter, but not a chance! It was really busy, but I understand why. What they do, they do well. Thoroughly enjoyed and would go again without hesitation.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Adele A, General Manager at La Mona Lisa, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2023

Thank you so so much, this means more to us than you know ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! hope you had an amazing rest of your holiday xxx

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lowrir359
10 June 2019|
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Response from Adele A | Property representative |
Yes we do! We have GF pasta and pizza and some desserts. Just be sure to call ahead.. We tend to have these in stock but do occasionally run out if we have an influx of GF diners. (and we are cash only). And Sorry for the... More
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Response from Adele A | Property representative |
our pizza only has a small amount of milk in it. But, if she is completely intolerant and you let us know in advance by calling us, (00351) 282358724, we can get a vegan pizza base in for you. thank you!
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+351 282 358 724...enjoy!
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La Mona Lisa is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4