CASA MONO NYC

Casa Mono NYC

My friend took me and my parents to Casa Mono for a light dinner during our 3^rd night in NYC. The ambience of Casa Mono is very quaint and it exudes a laid back feeling once you are inside.  With dim lights and candles, it is a great place to unwind after an exhausting day in the City.

Casa Mono is one of the many restaurants co-owned by famous chef and restaurateur Mario Batali. It has also been awarded by the Michelin Guide with one star. Staff of Casa Mono is very accommodating and attentive.

Inside Casa mono

For our dinner we ordered:

Scallops with Tomatillos con Pepitas ($16)

with Tomatillos con Pepitas

Four huge fresh scallops grilled perfectly. It was truly delectable. The taste of cherry tomatoes blended perfectly with the scallops.

Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas ($19)

Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas

Casa Mono’s Foie Gras is by far the best I have ever tasted.  This dish was served with a crostini bread, leeks and red onions drizzled with a sweet soy sauce. The taste of the liver is really there but there was no fishy smell at all. This dish is best eaten by taking a small slice of everything (duck liver, bread, leeks and onions) and eating them together. I felt like I was Remy from Ratatouille while eating this dish because of the music and fireworks in my mind.

Pork Belly with Sweet Corn and Sandia ($16)

Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas

This is Casa Mono’s own version of Liempo. We all loved it because the pork was tender and it wasn’t oily. They used sweet corn and blended it making it into a dip. This dish is interesting because it’s not the usual Liempo or lechon kawali we eat in Manila.

Cod Cheeks Pil Pil with Sea Bass and Black Garlic ($18)

Cod Cheeks Pil Pil with Sea Bass and Black Garlic ($18)

We did not like this one much. It was half cooked and there was a strong fishy smell.

Patatas Bravas ($9)

Patatas Bravas

This served as our side dish. Patatas Bravas are actually potato wedges sautéed in sauce that tasted like Bolognese. It was a bit salty for my taste.

Duck Breast with Peach Mostaza ($19)

Duck Breast with Peach Mostaza

The taste of the Duck was wonderful. It was soft, succulent, and scrumptious. I wanted more!

Lamb with Harissa and Pickled Peppers ($16)

Lamb with Harissa and Pickled Peppers

The Lamb was actually delicious but my mom and I found it too raw. If it was a little bit more cooked, it could have been perfect. No fishy smell at all, and we love how they use mint leaves instead of mint jelly.

Casa Mono

52 Irving Place

New York, New york

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