Celebrated as one of the Pike's Peak region's most unique and intimate fine dining experiences, The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant in historic Manitou Springs welcomes you to enjoy a relaxed fondue dining experience featuring Raclette table-top grill fondue. Built as a gold rush hotel in the 1890s, The Mona Lisa Fondue restaurant welcomes guests to enjoy a memorable, slow-paced two-hour dinner experience where you can truly relax, linger, and enjoy.
Our signature 4-course fondue dinner begins with freshly made salad with house-made dressing, followed by cheese fondue served with baked bread, fruits and vegetables. For your entree, you'll prepare your selections on a tabletop Swiss Raclette grill and crown your evening with decadent chocolate fondue.
Our signature 4-course fondue dinner begins with freshly made salad with house-made dressing, followed by cheese fondue served with baked bread, fruits and vegetables. For your entree, you'll prepare your selections on a tabletop Swiss Raclette grill and crown your evening with decadent chocolate fondue.
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The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate milestone events and special occasions- a marriage proposal, anniversary, birthday, or other event that deserves the finest attention to detail. Offering a variety of room options and menu selections for group events, The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant is an ideal venue for parties of 10-30 and can accommodate gatherings up to 100 guests.
Let us know if you have any special requests - we delight in making your experience at The Mona especially memorable. We invite you to join us at the Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant to celebrate your anniversary dinner. Our signature four-course fondue dinner, paired with an excellent selection of wines and beers from around the world, is sure to make your special celebration one to remember.
Mona Lisa Gift Cards are available in denominations of any amount and may be ordered online or purchased at the host station right inside the restaurant. Gift cards are available for pick up at the Host Station inside The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant or we will gladly mail your gift card directly to you or the recipient - just let us know your preference.
When you're looking for affordable lodging in downtown Manitou Springs, be our guest in one of our newly renovated vacation rentals The Manitou Loft, Downtown Manitou Suite, and our Loft Apartment, all located upstairs above the Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant. We cater to families, couples, solo travelers, and business travelers and we are one of the few area locations that can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests.
Have you ever been walking the streets of Manitou Springs, and wonder how 'The Springs' got its name? Long before the Mona Lisa, native tribes who inhabited the area considered mineral water the breath of the Great Spirit "Manitou." In the early 1890s, the town's mineral springs and clean mountain air established the area as a health resort.
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John M.
Jan 29, 2022
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Jim P.
Jan 28, 2022
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R. J. S.
Jan 27, 2022
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Cowboy Carlos
Jan 24, 2022
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The Mona Lisa has been a local experience since I can remember. Great food and a great atmosphere. Wait staff was polite and great. My wife and I enjoyed out night out and had more food than we could eat. We enjoyed the 4 course meal, starting with delicious salads, then a spicy cheese fondue, traditional entree with chicken, steak, and fish; we ended our meal with a milk chocolate fondue to die for. Fun and romantic. Locally and family owned. Will be back. Forgot to take photos too busy eating!
Mike A.
Dec 30, 2021
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Been coming here once a year since 2010 and twice a year since 2014. It's our place for our anniversary in April and our New Year's Eve choice. In the 15 times we have been here, there has never been a bad experience with a host, server, food or our reservation! You can't say that about many places.
Darrin Buxman
Dec 25, 2021
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Brad H.
Dec 19, 2021
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Another wonderful evening with friends here. This evening we were at a slightly smaller table than we have been sat at in the past with a group of 6 but they made it work and we had an enjoyable evening. We tend to go with the Fontina cheese which is excellent but our friends with with the new world cheeses and still enjoyed them a ton. We tend to each get a different selection and try one another's which is a great way to open up to different selections. We paired the Fontina with The Seeker Riesling and it was perfect.
Austen Graver
Nov 20, 2021
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Service, food, atmosphere were excellent. Our server had excellent wine pairings for each course. They had top notch gluten free alternatives for both the cheese and meal. The fresh baked gluten free bread is sources from a local scratch kitchen and is probably the best we've had. The autumn special that is going on right night is definitely a must try.
We will be making the 3hr drive back down here again just to visit this location.
We will be making the 3hr drive back down here again just to visit this location.
Mark R.
Nov 17, 2021
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PROS:
Our waitress, Jasmine, was fantastic. She has a delightful personality, was super helpful with the menu, and was just generally a great person to chat with. Oh and all the art is various versions of the Mona Lisa and that was kinda funnay.
The food is good and the cuts of meat and fish are high quality.
CONS:
However, that's pretty much where all the good news ends. The amount of food in the entrees is atrocious. It all fit on a side plate... Even then, it's mostly potatoes and bread, then (literally) one bite of steak and salmon. For three people we spent over $275 and we
Our waitress, Jasmine, was fantastic. She has a delightful personality, was super helpful with the menu, and was just generally a great person to chat with. Oh and all the art is various versions of the Mona Lisa and that was kinda funnay.
The food is good and the cuts of meat and fish are high quality.
CONS:
However, that's pretty much where all the good news ends. The amount of food in the entrees is atrocious. It all fit on a side plate... Even then, it's mostly potatoes and bread, then (literally) one bite of steak and salmon. For three people we spent over $275 and we
Ericka H.
Nov 03, 2021
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Fondue but different. First off, the building itself is so unique. It's very old and when you walk inside, it feels like you're walking into a well-kept 1800's home. Dim lighting, perfect for a romantic dinner or relaxing evening with friends and family. I've been here twice for different occasions and both times we had excellent service and food.
The food - they regularly update their menu to include seasonal faire and the main course you actually grill instead of fondue, which I wasn't expecting the first time but ended up really unique and fun! You still cook
The food - they regularly update their menu to include seasonal faire and the main course you actually grill instead of fondue, which I wasn't expecting the first time but ended up really unique and fun! You still cook
Scott M.
Oct 22, 2021
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Very quaint location. The ambience was nice and the service was great. Our only issues were that there was a draft upstairs and the first batch of cheese fondue was Luke warm. They were very apologetic and replaced it with a warmer batch. It still should be hotter. All the flavors were wonderful. We ate almost everything, which was a lot.
Natalie Wissman
Oct 11, 2021
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Monica T.
Sep 23, 2021
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We have been to Mona Lisa many times now--it is a special treat! Absolutely delicious with incredible service. They recently started serving their Autumn menu which is absolutely INCREDIBLE-especially the cheese fondue course. Highly recommend Mona Lisa.
In the summer months, get to Manitou Springs EARLY to find parking! It can be a mad house.
In the summer months, get to Manitou Springs EARLY to find parking! It can be a mad house.
Rory Bean
Sep 21, 2021
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Bernice C.
Sep 09, 2021
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Such a unique experience! I loved the cheese (love dipping the bread) and chocolate fondue (I loved the chocolate brownies). However, I'd say that the main dish was average. Due to the menu being overwhelming, my group wasn't quite sure what meats we were eating the whole time. Personally, the meats weren't as appealing for me as it lacked flavor. However, I did enjoy the cheese and dessert!
Also, the balcony view is amazing!! I would definitely recommend booking the balcony if you choose to eat here.
Also, the balcony view is amazing!! I would definitely recommend booking the balcony if you choose to eat here.
Mozelle Stewart
Aug 23, 2021
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The cheese fondue was terrible. It was grainy and tastes like the alcohol was poured straight into it. We spent $150.00 plus a tip for 2 salads, terrible fondue, and picture is the full main course for 2. The dessert was good and plenty but will not go back do not recommend. The quality needs to improve to be considered fine dining. The portion was a bite of each meat. It was sad and not a good way to spend my birthday or my money
The salad was good..
The salad was good..
Beautiful K.
Aug 14, 2021
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Anna Kehl
Aug 02, 2021
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Shayler Levine
Jul 30, 2021
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Clare S.
Jul 13, 2021
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Michael Mangin
Jul 11, 2021
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First time visiting. It was our anniversary. Our reservation we made through the website was nonexistent. Even though I received two reminder emails and a text. They still got us taken care of and seated within 5 minutes. Waiter was friendly and professional. He explained our options and took our order. When he brought my ice tea out, he also brought out an assortment of sugars. I didn't ask for sugar, but always drink sweet tea. This was actually the first time I didn't have to ask, and at most places they bring out the wrong sugar. The meal was very fulfilling and appetizing. I wish the waiter
Walter P.
Jun 20, 2021
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Incredible food. So much better than a melting pot chain. Rebekka was absolutely the best waitress we have had at any restaurant period. My family just loved her attitude and joy she brought to our dinner for Father's Day weekend. If you are ready for a great meal and the best service. Request rebekka. She was incredible. We will be back thanks to her and the quality of food!
Jeanette N.
May 30, 2021
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We loved our experience at the Mona Lisa! We got the four course meal for two and were not disappointed with the selection. We ordered a few of their summer options. Their strawberry spinach time was divine! If you are looking for a special event kind of dinner, this place is perfect- it has the ambiance, the food, and the location!
