Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant

01/03/08

Not a good experience

by flatfax at Citysearch

I like to make judgements on a cost/reward basis which balances out the relationship. Mona Lisa is in a cozy, well appointed turn-of- the- century home and is very welcoming. Its three price fare from upper $38 to upper $48 per plate is at the upper end of the local scale but not at the top but for that price I would expect most of the food to be of high quality. Its fondue accent is a novelty and without that the experience fails. All of the portions are small and many and of themselves there is nothing that excels.They are rescued by the dominating fondue. Where restaurant food cost is typically 35-40% of cost this menu could not exceed 25% and that speaks for itself. The tab for three including one glass of wine for one person and a 20% tip and tax totaled $145 for three. I did not come away with that "satisfied' feeling of good value and experience. I would not return.

08/16/08

Good atmosphere..avoid on Valentine's!!

by zoomiez1 at Citysearch

Was disappointed that we were seated on the second floor...felt like they had the air conditioning on too high....hostess was rude to the other couple that we had dinner with, they were late but, that doesn't mean you should be rude to paying customers!! Seemed a little overpriced for small portions of food. Like the other fondue place better (Melting...)...willing to try one more time (not on a holiday) though.

• Pros: Good wait staff
• Cons: Overpriced

06/14/06

Cook own food for $47 per person?

by merideedle at Citysearch

Although the fondue experience was fun, having to self-cook an entree for 6 people was too much to ask of someone paying $47.00 per person + extra $$ for EVERYTHING, it seemed. I'm from Atlanta, Georgia, and thought this restaurant would be a fun change on vacation in Colorado Springs, but overall I didn't think the experience was a good value. On top of everything else, the restaurant overcharged us by $117, and only realized their mistake when I pointed it out to the manager! Our bill for 6 people was $341.00, and there was no alcohol or even soft drinks consumed. This cost represented the food cost and 20% tip only(required for parties of 6 or more).

05/27/02

Very good

by AndreaH100 at Citysearch

This restaurant offers a fondue menu. We had an appetizer, salad, the entree, and dessert. By the time we got to dessert, I was stuffed. The appetizer was fondue as well as the dessert. The entree is served as a "cook-your-own" at the table. The restaurant is located in a house, so the rooms are small and fairly intimate. There was one other couple in the room with us and there were only 2 other tables in that room. They do have a website where you can review the full menu. Reservations are a must.