Casa Mono
Spanish · New York · Michelin One Star · Chef Andy Nusser
One-Michelin-star Spanish tapas in Gramercy inspired by Spain's Costa Brava. Executive Chef/Partner Andy Nusser (spent childhood in Costa Brava, worked at Pó and Babbo). Michelin star awarded annually since 2009, NYT Three Stars (2015). Opened 2003. Refined Spanish tapas with adventurous ingredients. Order 3-4 dishes per person. Signature dishes: razor clams a la plancha, skirt steak with romesco, scrambled eggs with uni, bone marrow, foie gras with cinco cebollas. All-Spanish wine list (~500 bottles), Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Intimate 42-seat space, often crowded, bar seating with kitchen views. Sister restaurant Bar Jamón (adjacent tapas bar, more casual $10-15 items). Difficult dinner reservations.
52 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, New York
- One Michelin Star (since 2009)
- Three Stars
- Best of Award of Excellence
Menu
Wines
- Albariño (16)
- Valdespino Palo Cortado (16)
- Tempranillo (18)
Dishes
- Chocolate Ganache (10) — Olive oil helado, tahini hazelnut cookie
- Scrambled Eggs with Uni (28) — Sea urchin scrambled eggs - Michelin must-try
- Confit Goat (25) — Avocado queso, scallion ash, pistachios
- Skirt Steak (35) — Romesco, onion mermelada
- Crema Catalana con Buñuelos (10) — Classic Spanish custard dessert
- Iberico Lamb Chops (42) — Saffron couscous, mint salsa
- Razor Clams a La Plancha (29) — Signature Spanish preparation of razor clams on the plancha
- Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas (34) — Foie gras with five onions preparation
- Pan con Tomate (8) — Classic Spanish bread with tomato. Source: casamononyc.com
- Pulpo (28) — Baby octopus with fennel and grapefruit salad. Source: casamononyc.com
Phone: +1 212-253-2773
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