Casa Mono
16 expert reviews
“Offal-loving partner Mario Batali and protégée Andy Nusser (Babbo, Po) broke new ground by serving dishes that less adventurous tapas restaurants seem to shy away from.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"Though most menu items are delectably shareable, of particular note are all things seared à la plancha, including blistered peppers and garlic-kissed mushrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Chef Andy Nusser, who grew up in the fishing village of Cadaqués along Spain’s Costa Brava, combines classic Catalan dishes with overlooked proteins." Full review
Zagat
4.5
""Inspired" tapas and an "encyclopedic" selection of Spanish vintages pack the house nightly at this "standout" Gramercy tapas bar from the Batali fam." Full review
BlackBook
"Flesh lover's paradise courtesy of Mario Batali. The man's man's tapas. Steak, sweetbreads, quail, guinea hen, pork cheeks, pig's feet, you name it."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"It is virtually impossible to miss this bold (read: vibrant awning) beauty whose tantalizing whiffs are known to lure in passersby." Full review
Gayot
13.0
"The menu, overseen by Batali disciple Andy Nusser, includes typical tapas (mussels with cava and chorizo) and less typical ones." Full review
Rough Guide
"This eclectic tapas bar both challenges and enchants the palate with such dishes as pumpkin and goat cheese croquetas... and mussels with cava and chorizo sausage."
New York Magazine
Critic's Pick
"Chef-owner Andy Nusser, who served apprenticeships at Babbo and Po, has a fondness for robust, elemental flavors, which he shuffles together in deliciously ingenious ways." Full review
Tasting Table
"There's a reason Casa Mono, that mecca of Spanish cooking chef Andy Nusser and partner Mario Batali opened in 2004, is beloved by its regulars." Full review
The Infatuation
"It’s a timeless NYC classic with an unmistakable feel-good vibe, and top notch but relaxed service." Full review