Monica's

303 2nd St, Coralville - 52241
263 reviews
Italian American Pizza
(319) 338-7400

Good grub and the staff was very friendly.

We have ate at Monica’s for years. We love the staff and the great food they offer . The manager is wonderful and very very hard worker. We can’t say enough how happy we are when we go . Tonight our young waiter was Dawson and he couldn’t have been more accommodating to our needs . Thanks Again Spike & Sam Gavin Stan & Linda Yoder

Service is a 10 as is the food. Food was served really quickly considering it was packed. I would recommend reservations on the weekend but worth it. I have never been thanked by so many of the workers. Everyone appreciates you. It is real Italian with the thin sauce but oh so good.

Food is always top notch and the service is fantastic. If you don't know what you're in the mood for, you are guaranteed to find something that satisfies your appetite here. Love the menu variety and each item is prepared well. Always a safe bet for a great meal.

They have handled the pandemic with grace and the disability community is so grateful for them. Dine-in or carry-out, the food is always exceptional, a place the whole family loves - even the gluten intolerant ones! The staff and especially the owner make you feel genuinely welcome. Amazing people!

Absolutely delicious food. Almost didn't know what to choose because the menu was so large. Anyone can find something they like here. They had more gluten free options than many restaurants. The food feels like it belongs in a more expensive restaurant, but this is a place you could go whenever. And the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Went here on a whim but we will definitely be going back and trying something new.

I have never been as impressed with a restaurant owner and manager as I was watching Monica direct her staff and operations. In the very busy hour that I was there she never stopped moving, engaging with the chefs and servers and other staff in such a respectful and helpful way, telling them clearly what she needed, listening attentively, and then giving directives or explanations to help them do their best. It is clear that she cares deeply about the food, the service, the customers, and her staff. It is also clear that her staff respects her as much as she respects and values them. Very impressive restaurant, from the food to the service to the owner/manager. Highly recommended.

Great food and great service

Our group of 3 arrived around 5:30 pm. It was not busy at all. We were greeted right away, and seated. Our server did a great job with us, start to finish. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Our meals arrived in good time. The spaghetti looked tired. For my liking, there was not nearly enough tomato sauce for the dish. And it did end up having a very bland taste. I brought home quite a bit of it as leftovers, and hope to revive it a bit. The menu they have is quite impressive, with plenty of options. The prices seem to me to be a bit on the high end. It’s been a few years since I last visited. It will probably be as many years until I visit again.

I LOVE Monica’s! The food is always perfect! Today, our server, RJ, that has been our server in the past, greeted us, saying, “welcome back! It’s so good to see you again”! How nice to be recognized, and he was so polite. This kind of service, plus the quality of food is why we go back! Five/Five ⭐️’s for Monica’s, AND RJ! Thanks for making our visit so pleasant!!