Mondo Italiano. Italian Restaurant in Taos, New Mexico
& The Espresso Bar at Mondo Italiano
832 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571
About Mondo Italiano
Who We Are?
Jennifer DeBow, Mondo Italiano partner, knew exactly what she wanted to do when she conceived of the restaurant — she longed to capture the flavor of the East Coast Italian American food that she had enjoyed during her childhood in Manhattan.
True Italian Food and Pizza in Taos, New Mexico
Creating amazing pizza pies and pastas, Chef Jennifer DeBow gets down to basics with the simplest and best known of all Italian dishes: pizza. One bite of the crispy homemade crust with a perfect layer of freshly made sauce and fresh toppings of your choice will being you to the heart of Mulberry Street. Whatever you’re hungry for, Mondo Italiano has it covered!
“I put together the menu based on the dishes I used to eat in New York City,” she said. “Each item has been taken from a specific restaurant.”
Thirsty
Thirsty? The espresso bar is open. Or choose from our selection of draft beer and wine hand-picked to pair perfectly with your pizza or pasta.
Menu
Cornmeal Crusted Baby Zucchini – $9.25
Buttermilk- soaked and dusted with semolina Parmesan breading. Fried until crisp and served with basil ranch dipping sauce.
Calamari Fritti – $11.75Beer battered and deep fried. Served with choice of lemon garlic aioli or marinara sauce.
Onion Rings – $8.50
Choice of chipotle, hot wing, ranch, blue cheese or Bar-B-Que sauce.
Taos Fire House Wings – $11.25
Prepared using the original recipe from the Bellissimo family at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. Our wings are fried and then covered in butter and cayenne pepper sauce. Served with a side of carrots and celery sticks with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce. The celery is a not part of the original recipe, but has become a staple over the years. 1 bell medium heat, 2 bells getting hotter, 3 bells call 911. 6pcs.
Fried Avocado – $8.95
Avocado halved and dipped in batter and lightly fried. Served with sun dried tomato salsa and chipotle cream sauce.
Fried Calabro Mozzarella Sticks – $8.75
Lightly breaded and fried until golden. Served with marinara sauce.
Cheesy Garlic Toast – $9.75
House made bread with roasted garlic butter and smothered in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Jalapeno Poppers – $9.75
Hot peppers filled with creamy ricotta cheese and pancetta, beer battered and deep fried. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Mozzarella Fries Italiano – $8.75
House cut potato fries smothered in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Served with marinara sauce.
Beer Battered Chicken Tenders – $8.75
House cut chicken breast beer battered and fried. Choose from our Hot Wing, Ranch, Blue Cheese or Bar-B-Que dipping sauces.
Dressings: Buttermilk Ranch, Blue Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
Caesar Salad with Grated Romano Croutons – $11.75
Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing and shaved Parmesan cheese. Add grilled shrimp $16, grilled chicken $14, Ahi Tuna or Norwegian Salmon $18
Caprese Salad – $10.75
Vine ripened tomato, Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Antipasto Salad – $14.00
Salami, capicola, pepperoni, provolone, mixed greens, tomato, olives and marinated vegetables served with Italian vinaigrette.
Greek Salad – $13.75
Romain and mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, olives, marinated vegetables, red onion, stuffed grape leaves and feta cheese.
Crisp Apple Salad – $14.00
Sliced apple over mixed greens with pancetta, cranberry, walnuts, red onion and Gorgonzola cheese tossed in raspberry vinaigrette.
House Salad – $6.50
Organic mixed greens with red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and olive. Choice of dressing.
Two garlic toastettes served with your choice of: Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Basil Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers and Parmesan Sausage with Peppers and Onions Pepperoni and Provolone Buon appetito!
$6.25 each
Penne Ricotta with Sausage and Peppers FULL $15.75 / HALF $11.75
Grilled Italian sausage, peppers and onions mixed with ricotta cheese and fresh tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo FULL $13.25 / HALF $9.75
with Chicken FULL $15.75 / HALF $11.75
with Shrimp FULL $18 / HALF $12.75
with Ahi Tuna or Norwegian Salmon FULL $22 / HALF $16.75
Classically prepared with nutmeg, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh egg yolk.
Penne Primavera FULL $15.50 / HALF $10.50
Zucchini, broccolini, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, vine ripened tomatoes with goat cheese in choice of sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara FULL $16.50 / HALF $12.75
Wide flat pasta, sauteed onions, garden peas, pancetta, egg yolks and a touch of cream.
Cheese Ravioli FULL $11.75 / HALF $8.50
Filled with Parmesan and ricotta cheese.
Mushroom Ravioli FULL $13.50 / HALF $9.75
Filled with porcini and ricotta cheese. Served in a tomato and mushroom cream sauce.
Spaghetti with Meatballs or Sausage FULL $13.50 / HALF $9.75
Traditional, classic and simple.
Linguine alla Vongole FULL $16.75 / HALF $11.75
Linguine with clams prepared in a classic garlic sauce. Red sauce using fresh tomatoes and oregano.
Linguine alla Vongole FULL $16.75 / HALF $11.75
Linguine with clams prepared in a classic garlic sauce. Red sauce using fresh tomatoes and oregano.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo – $18.50
Shrimp, onions and garlic sauteed in olive oil, red chile flakes and habanero tossed with linguine in marinara sauce.
Seafood Pescatore – $26Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and snow crab mixed together and served with linguine in house made marinara sauce.
Shrimp Bruno – $18.50Shrimp dipped in egg and flour then sauteed until golden then finished in a lemon and white wine Dijon mustard sauce. Served with choice of side.
Shrimp Scampi – $18.50Traditionally prepared with garlic, lemon, white wine and Italian herbs. Served with crostini and choice of side.
Our pizzas and calzones are hand rolled and made to order.Please allow 25 minutes for large pies with multiple toppings. Please check with your server for any time concerns.Enjoy one of our appetizers while you wait!We always welcome phone in orders to have your meal ready for you to enjoy upon your arrival!
12 inch $10
18 inch $14
Veggies, Fruits & Nuts
12” whole/half $2.25/$1.75
18” whole/half $2.75/$2
Avocado Broccolini Caramelized onion Dried Cranberries Eggplant Fresh Basil Green Chili Jalapeno Peppers Mushrooms Olives Pineapple Pine Nuts Red Onion Sliced Apple Sun Dried Tomato Sweet Peppers Vine Ripened Tomato Zucchini
Meat
12″ whole/half $3.25/$2.50
18” whole/half $4.25/$3
Chicken Breast Meatball Pancetta Pepperoni Salami Sausage
Seafood
12″ whole/half $4.25/$3.25
18” whole/half $5.50/$4
Anchovy Calimari Shrimp Capicola Clams
Specialty Cheeses
12” whole/half $3.50/$2
18” whole/half $6.50/$4
Fontina Provolone Ricotta Gorgonzola Feta
12” whole/half $6.50/$4
18” whole/half $13/$7
Buffalo Mozzarella Goat Cheese
Alfredo Sauce or Pesto
12 inch $5.00
18 inch $7.00
Additional ingredients are welcome for an upcharge, but please no substitutions.Add grated Mozzarella $2.50
Mamma Mia Meat Lover Pizza 12 inch $26 / 18 inch $35
Meatball, pepperoni, sausage, salami and capicola.
Vegetariano Pizza 12 inch $21 / 18 inch $28
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, caramelized onion and broccolini. Vegetarian.
The Greek Pizza 12 inch $19 / 18 inch $26
Vine ripened tomato, spinach, olive, feta cheese and oregano.
Pizza Pescatore 12 inch $27 / 18 inch $39
Shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari.
Margarita Pizza 12 inch $19.50 / 18 inch $28.50
fresh buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and a choice of pizza sauce or olive oil base.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza 12 inch $17 / 18 inch $23
Fried chicken tenders over hot wing sauce with mozzarella and ranch drizzle.
Big Kahuna Pizza 12 inch $19 / 18 inch $27
Pineapple, capicola, jalapenos and red onion.
12 inch $13.75
Filled with ricotta & mozzarella cheese, marinara and…
Ricotta and Broccoli
Sausage and Peppers
Meatball and Mozzarella
Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana
Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Caramelized Onions
Or create your own with any pizza topping at a 12″ price
Eggplant Parmigiana – $13.75
Slices of breaded eggplant layered with melted mozzarella cheese, provolone and tomato sauce. Served with pasta alia marinara or broccolini.
Chicken Parmigiana – $14.50
Breaded chicken breast baked with melted mozzarella cheese, provolone and tomato sauce. Served with pasta alia marinara or broccolini.
Lasagna Bolognese – $13.75
Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese and meat sauce smothered in melted mozzarella.
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast – $14.75
Breast of chicken served on a bed of spinach, sun dried tomato and wild mushroom orzo.
Baked Manicotti – $16.50
Delicate pasta sheets folded over and filled with ricotta and Parmesan cheese then baked under a layer of mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with broccolini or spinach.
Oven Baked Hot Italian Hero Sandwiches $12.50
Served on house made rustic hero rolls with marinara sauce and melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses.
New York Style Meatball Sandwich
A 3 meat ball made with pork, veal and beef. Smothered in marinara, Parmigiana and mozzarella.
Sausage with Peppers and Onions Sandwich
Sauteed sweet or hot Italian sausage prepared with roasted peppers, onions and tomato with melted provolone.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Layers of lightly breaded and fried eggplant and tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Chicken cutlets lightly breaded and pan fried with marinara, Parmigiana and mozzarella cheeses.
Cold Italian Sub
Rustic house roll layered with capicola, salami and pepperoni with slices of provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato. Prepared with a classic Italian vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, fresh tomato, avocado and Caesar salad wrapped in a tortilla.
Sweet Italian Sausage and Peppers – $8.50
House Cut Fries with Garlic Salt – $4.50
Homemade Meatballs- New York Style – $6.75
Sauteed Broccolini with Garlic Oil – $5.50
Sauteed Spinach – $5.50
Pasta alla Marinara – $5.50
Wild Mushroom Orzo – $7.75
Traditional Italian Garlic Bread – $3.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Seagrams Ginger Ale, Dr. Pepper, Barqs Root Beer, Sprite, Lemonade, Iced Tea $1.95
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 750ml $5.95
San Pellegrino Limonata Can $2.00
San Pellegrino Aranciata Can $2.00
San Pellegrino Blood Orange Can $2.00
| SPARKLING | glass | bottle |
| Lunetta Prosecco, Trentino-Alto Adige | 7.00 | 25.00 |
| Ruffino Moscato d’Asti, Piedmonte Pleasantly sweet and fragrant with peach and orange blossoms. Hints of elderberry and whisteria are tempered by the freshness of the refined bubbles. | 7.00 | 27.00 |
| HOUSE WINE | glass | bottle |
| Big House Red and White | 4.50 | |
| Real Sangria, Spain | 6.00 | |
| ROSE WINE | glass | bottle |
| Gazela Rose, Portugal Ripe strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors with a hint of sweetness. A touch of frizzante and crisp acidity make this wine very refreshing with a dry finish. | 6.00 | 21.00 |
| ITALY | glass | bottle |
| Barone Fini Valdadige Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige. Soft, round fruit fills the mouth with ripe, juicy flavors. A long finish glides into flavors of ripe apples and lychee. | 7.00 | 22.00 |
| Santa Cristina Bianco, Umbria Fresh, crispy and tangy aromatics of lemon and orange peel. Light and clean body. Zesty pear and citrus rind with excellent acidity. Stone fruit and Kiwi on the finish. | 9.00 | 27.00 |
| Fantini Farnese Chardonnay Abruzzo Tropical fruit and pear aromas carry through to a full body and well balanced palate. | 8.50 | 25.00 |
| Sella & Mosca Vermention La Cala, SardiniaZ Aromas of white flower, exotic fruit, ripe peach and a whiff of sea breeze translate to the palate adding a touch of minerality and crisp acidity. | 29.00 | |
| Mastroberardino Greco, Campania Light to medium body, fresh and fruity and bright acidity on the palate. Aromas of fresh flowers and tropical fruits. | 25.00 | |
| RED WINE | glass | bottle |
| Villa Pozzi Nero d’Avola, Sicilia Aromas of blackberry liquor, vanilla and fig. Opulent and full bodied. Flavors of ripe plum, wild berries, bresaola and a hint of espresso. | 6.00 | 21.00 |
Farnese Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Persistent aromas and flavors of ripe plum, red berries and vanilla. Medium to full body and rich texture. | 8.50 | 25.00 |
Toscolo Chianti, Toscano Perfumed and aromatic with berry, raspberry and floral aromas carry through to the palate. Medium body, silky texture. Smooth and balanced. | 7.50 | 23.00 |
| Tormaresca Neprica, Puglia Aromas of red fruits, black cherry and violets. Medium to full body. Dark, rich texture. | 8.50 | 26.00 |
| Di Majo Norante Sangiovese, Molise Aromas of cherries, wild berries, spice and leather. Medium body, smooth and juicy ripe fruit. | 27.00 | |
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Rocca del Made Campomaccione, Morellino di Scansano, Toscano Aromas of cherries, plums and black fruit carry through to the palate. Full body, ripe and balanced. | 30.00 | |
| Marchesi di Barolo Barbera Ruvei, Piedmonte Soft aromas of red and black cherries, berries and cocoa that carry through to the palate with soft acidity, complexity and elegance. | 33.00 | |
| Recchia Ripasso Valpolicello Classico, Veneto Sometimes referred to as a “Baby Amarone”. Medium to full body, rich and complex yet supple and elegant. | 32.00 | |
| Lamole di Lamoie Chianti Classico DOCG, Toscano Deep vibrant ruby color. Aromas and flavors of Parma violets, cherry and red berries, lifted by a grace note of minerality. Medium body, fruity and dry. | 36.00 | |
| Nino Negri Quadrio, Vallellina, Lombardy Made from Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), the wine has aromas of raspberry preserves, rose and violet. Full, lively tart fruit flavors, elegant tannins and a long finish. | 35.00 | |
| La Braccesca Syrah, Cortona Very interesting nose of white fruit, fused with pepper and tobacco. On the palate, full and supple with plum, blackberries and tobacco with an overtone of white peach. | 35.00 | |
| La Braccesca Vino Noble di Montepulciano, Va/tellina, Lombardy Aromas of red currants and blackberries with light notes of violet and tobacco. Soft and persistent on the plate yet full bodied. Flavors of red fruit, tobacco and vanilla. | 39.00 |
| DOMESTICS | ||
| Pabst Blue Ribbon, U S. | 3.00 | |
| Lost Coast Indica Pale Ale, California | 4.50 | |
| Lost Coast Downtown Brown, California | 4.50 | |
| IMPORTS | ||
| Heineken, Holland | 4.50 | |
| Corona or Corona Light, Mexico | 4.00 | |
| Pilsner Urquell, Czech Republic | 4.50 | |
| Tecate, Mexico | 4.00 | |
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DRAFT BEERS Peroni Lager, ItalyDos XX Amber, Mexico Pacifico, MexicoCoors Light, U S.Santa Fe Pale Ale, New MexicoSanta Fe Nut Brown, New Mexico | 5.00 | |
| NON-ALCHOHOL | ||
| Kaliber | 4.00 | |
Menu prices subject to change.
Dine. Enjoy. Repeat.
All pies are hand rolled and made fresh to order. Try the Calamari, Calabro Mozzarella Sticks or Taos Firehouse Wings while you wait for your pizza to arrive hot from Mondo’s brick oven.
Make sure to check out all of the delicious dishes like Shrimp Scampi: sautéed in butter, white wine and garlic or our Meatball Hero served with house cut fries. Or try the Fettuccine Alfredo, prepared to order with cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh egg yolk.
Or the classic Eggplant Parmesan, whole eggplant sliced for your order, dipped in house made breadcrumbs, lightly fried and baked between layers of cheese and served bubbling hot.
What People Are Saying
“Best Italian food in New Mexico! Some of the best Italian food in New Mexico. They have expanded to a new southside two-story location with more seating. But don’t get there too late because it fills up quickly. Try the chicken Parmesan with Alfredo!”
“Amazing dining experience!Simply WOW…the delicious food, service, fun for the whole family! We enjoyed fettuccine with salmon, Cali IPA beer, bread, spaghetti and topped the night off with gelato (ice cream)! They had a very busy night and let us know about the wait time. Then made sure we had good service from multiple employees to refill drinks, clear the table, bring bread, offer extra cheese, etc. Kids are able to draw on the table paper, kids can put their “table art” on the wall in the Gelato room. Had so much fun here!”
Awards
“Top Rated Italian Cuisine” – Zagat.com
“Best of Taos” – TaosNewscom
“Top of Taos” -LocalFlavorMagazine.com
Pizza & Amore
Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm (Closed Mondays)
Delivery Hours from 4 PM until 8 PM
832 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571
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