Monini — Restaurant in New Taipei

Not too sure about the seating arrangements, whole place is cozy yes but seems like they don't let you to sit in the cozy seats?? There are these tables that have 2 sofas for 4 people but when we asked if we can sit there they said no because they are occupied/ reserved when it is already final order?? And yet there are more than 10 of these tables but they claim it to be occupied?? The staff also seemed to be frustrated?? Though food was nice, the final table I sat down in was "somewhat" cozy?? But really not what I expect. The staff really need to change their attitudes! The only thing keeping this place up is their environment and their food mostly! Much...

The only downside of coming as a foreigner to this establishment is that you almost have to serve your own self. The waiters and waitresses almost run away from you and I'm at a loss because just as they feel nervous about conversing in English,some of us feel the same about Chinese. We do not even have to interact because we can simply point at things. it is just simply disheartening watching other local patrons receive stellar service whilst I have to wait what seems like hours someone to dare take my order.it just takes away from what otherwise would be a great...

Been here once in a while. Relatively affordable price with excellent food tastes, although suffer from under-staff in the post-pandemic(it seems quite normal for all restaurants). Recommand all kinds of pasta and risotto , serve with quantity large enough for 2 ladies in one plate, yet the taste well-balanced, is worth to try. Pizza, on the other hand, made with thin crust, and fewer toppings than other local Italian restaurant used to put on it, but the taste still above average. For tourist in Tamsui area, eager for Italian food, this restaurant is highly...