Mona Lisa Corleone Sicilian Restaurant

12/19/08

They have closed the restaurant 11/08

by mammykay at Citysearch

We called to reserve and they said they were closing restaurant part, only the bar will remain open.

12/29/07

Fabulous pizza

by pathwhole at Citysearch

Try the Siciliana- I ordered the ancholvies on the side- and it was a large serving of them- but it tasted like there where some on the pizza too! It was wonderful. The 11 " is enough for 2 ( with an appetizer) or, as I did ,bring some home for lunch the next day. The crust was thin, the cheese not too much. I can't recommend it enough.

The salad ( which was included for $9!) was cold, crispy and fresh.

The sparkling wine I had was good, the foccacia wonderful.

Next timne I am back in Tucson this place is first on my list!

• Pros: great food, service, prices, ample parking
• Cons: non

08/12/07

I was not expecting greatness. HOWEVER...

by docc at Citysearch

I do not enjoy many Italian restaurants in general. I am first gen Italian. Mom from Abruzze. Dad from Calabria.

I have found excellent venues in Chicago, New York, San Fran, so I was not expecting much at Corleone Mona Lisa.

I have tried to go to this restaurant for many years, the sign was up, there even was a recording, but it never opened. The old "Pawnbroker" lounge/bar was an old hang out..so..intrigued by the sign "Now open."

Yes the inside brings Goodfellas to mind, and the period music Sinatra, .Bennett add to the image. A nice contrast and a nice humor, sort of a Bada Bing without the dancers ! A welcome difference from usual the usual decor..

The wait staff was excellent, informal like at a friends home. If the friend is Joe Pecsi !

I ordered the Pata del Pescatore, However I wase more in the mood for Marinara, which they accomodated. My wife choose the Corleone Shrimp Scampi.

A Calamari Fritti and Antipasto Sciliano with a nice wine set the palate.

The Calamari was crisp, the Marinara a great compliment, the Antipasto wonderful. I was excitied to sample the entree.

Wonderful, best describes our meal. The Pescatore was filled with Mussells, Clams, Shrimp, Scallops. More seafood then Pasta..!

Mrs dinner. Tthe Scampi equally impressive..

Cannoli, Muffoletto.Espresso Sambucco.

I have never written a review for a restaurant. I came to this site just to get the phone number for reservations tonight.

There is NO BETTER Italian in this town. The equal of many of the best I have been to, anywhere.

Mom doesn't have interenet...so..it's safe for me to say. As good or better than Mom's and Grandma's Wait uh..what.. ?

No. Ma, I was kidding. I didn't know youwere standing there. *(^$9(&$@ hey wait..*&%@ Ma that hurt..*&@#! OW!! Hey don't pinch. Yo, I was kidding. You know yours is the best.

OK. We'll take you tonight..!!

Go see for your selfa. Don't tell Ma, until after she eats there..!

Enjoy..

• Pros: Everything was wonderful