Mona Lisa in London: photos, reviews

About

The Mona Lisa in London serves up a taste of Italy with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Known for its quick service, this cozy café attracts both tourists and locals alike. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu offers a delightful range of dishes from hearty bacon and tea to a well-priced three-course special at just £19.95. The relaxed space is perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a solo dining experience. With a focus on good value and healthy options, Mona Lisa ensures that everyone feels welcome without the fuss of service charges. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of freshly brewed coffee while indulging in delicious small plates or late-night bites. Outdoor seating and options for delivery and takeaway provide flexibility for all diners.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Greek, Italian, Mediterranean

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Imperial Wharf

Train station 901 m walk

Sunbury Lane (Stop G)

Bus stop 844 m walk

Beaufort Street (Stop BC)

Bus stop 412 m walk

Old Church Street (Stop HJ)

Bus stop 731 m walk

Beaufort Street / King's Road (Stop QL)

Bus stop 255 m walk

4.3

based on 522 reviews

Google

4.3/5 522 reviews

Ketan Desai

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Top quality breakfast in a friendly cafe and great staff. Everytging on the plate was good quality and delicious.I'll definitely be going back!

Sergei Belov

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Liver breakfast is amazing!

Travelling Doc

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Tucked just off the King’s Road in Chelsea, Mona Lisa is an old-school Italian spot that trades in comfort food and nostalgia rather than modern frills. The interior is basic—plastic lemon-themed tablecloths, wooden chairs that aren’t especially comfortable, and tables packed too tightly together to allow for proper spacing, especially when seated back-to-back on square four-tops. Wood panelling and exposed brick give it a rustic feel, while the black ceiling tiles and boxy air-conditioning unit lend a somewhat dated vibe. Noise levels are high, especially with a mature crowd that tends to come in groups. On our visit, a large table of 18 made conversation a challenge, and the dark interior didn’t help the ambience. The board advertising the three-course special for £19.95 is a good-value option—was hard to spot in the dim lighting, which is a shame. That said, the food is where Mona Lisa redeems itself. The veal escalope Bolognese came as a generous portion, well-cooked with a fine, crisp batter. It was satisfying and hearty, although the accompanying unsalted spaghetti and average sauce didn’t quite match up to the main. The tiramisu, however, was excellent—creamy and boozy with a welcome restraint on sweetness, save for a light dusting of sugar granules on top. Service was friendly and efficient, and notably, no service charge was added to the bill—an increasingly rare and appreciated touch in central London. Mona Lisa won’t be for everyone—especially those seeking a polished or modern dining experience—but for those in the mood for a hearty, no-nonsense Italian meal in an unpretentious setting, it hits the mark.