Mentone

Mentone does the following really, really, really, really well: * CAESAR SALAD. It is hands-down the BEST caesar salad I've ever had. You won't want to share it even though it's meant for sharing. * EGGPLANT. Silky, umami bomb. It is just ridiculously tasty. * PESTO GENOVESE. Chef Kinch transports you to Genoa with this dish. * SOPPRESSATA. It's made with fairy dust. Literally. It's just comforting. * DESSERT. Get the Budino or Lemon curd. This place is just a gem.

Totally unexpectedly delicious. I looked at the menu and saw not a ton of dishes that I felt were innovative or interesting - more generic - but I was so so glad to be proven wholly wrong. The dishes on the menu, although simple, come out almost the platonic ideal of each type of food. Like the bean soup was just amazing - drizzle of high quality of olive oil and the brightness of citrus, the pizzas were super super tomatoey and the anchovies extra fat, the Caesar salad was perfectly dressed and the croutons perfectly crunchy. I had read about the bitterness of the radicchio being sometimes distracting but thankfully there was NO strong bitterness in the radicchio on the day we visited. The passionfruit lemonade was also super refreshing and juicy. I’m actually embarrassed by how much I en

This experience was amazing! We went at 5 with reservations and they have a dedicated parking lot. Jo really took care of us and the pacing was perfect! She seemed to know exactly when I wanted a second drink (the non alcoholic cocktail was delicious!) and gave excellent recommendations! The food was so delicious and I really enjoyed how hot the food was when it came out. The fresh shaved truffle was delightful and the lemon curd dessert to wrap up was perfect. Really great food and relaxed vibes!

We walked in and were seated at the high stool seating area fairly quickly. Bar stools were uncomfortable after a while which made it hard to fully enjoy our plate. The eggplant appetizer was delicious and while the pizza was fresh with a soft, chewy crust, the toppings tend to slide off the crust and are a bit soggy so you have to eat it quickly after picking it up. Nothing really stood out.

Overall a lovely experience! We had a reservation and the moment we had our party there, they were happy to seat us. The waitress was constantly checking in, which is nice for a big group, and was very kind in answering our many questions. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a rainy evening. The food was enjoyable by all means, but it did not seem like anything I would be very excited to return for.