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Monte's Restaurant - Steakhouse in Lynn, Massachusetts

Monte's Restaurant

4.3 (1001 reviews)

141 Eastern Ave, Lynn, MA 01902

Italian restaurant

About Monte's Restaurant - steak house in Lynn, Massachusetts

Family-friendly, sit-down pizzeria with booth seating for thin-crust pies & seafood dishes.

Customer Review Summary

Monte's Restaurant features a crispy and thin pizza crust, but many reviewers noted that the toppings often lack flavor. The house Italian salad dressing received high praise, and take-home bottles are available. Buffalo wings are considered decent, and the restaurant only accepts cash payments. Some customers found the pizza size insufficient, prompting them to order multiple pies, while others enjoyed the flavor and crispiness of the pizza. The Eggplant Parmigiana was noted for large portions, though soda refills were charged unexpectedly. Service staff received consistent compliments for being friendly and attentive, with one reviewer describing their server as exceptionally pleasant despite being the only staff member serving. Overall, the restaurant is appreciated for its great prices and good quality food, though some found consistency issues related to toppings, and the dining experience might suffer from cash-only policies and cleanliness in restrooms. Many expressed a willingness to return, particularly for the positive atmosphere created by both staff and customers.

Key Features

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
653
4
170
3
82
2
40
1
56
Based on 1001 reviews

AJ Adwani

2 months ago

The pizza crust is crispy and thin. unique in a way, but all the toppings we tried lacked any flavor. It was pure texture and no flavor. The best thing they have to offer is their house Italian salad dressing. They sell them in bottles too. The buffalo wings are not bad. The place only accepts cash.

Judy Kosuda

2 months ago

The pizza features a thin crust and is only available in one size, which was not satisfying enough to warrant a return visit. Since they only offer one size, we had to order two pizzas. The Eggplant Parmigiana was comparable to similar dishes at other establishments, though the portions were notably larger. However, be aware that soda refills are not complimentary. This policy is neither indicated on the menu nor communicated during the visit, even after I mentioned it was my first time dining there. As a result, my family unexpectedly was charged over $10 for refills.

Neha Arya

5 months ago

We went there because of Dave P. and were not disappointed! The pizza was delish.We got three pies: plain cheese, pepperoni and mushroom with garlic(our fave). Super thin and crispy! Our server was the sweetest lady ever! She was the only person serving all the tables but did it with a smile on her face :) We also got their salad and bacon garlic bread.

Losee Rich

1 year ago

Absolutely wonderful experience. Chicken Parm sando is massive, a killer value & tasty AF. Pizza was all that & a bag of chips. Not too saucy, not too dry; crust cooked to absolute perfection (not burnt, not doughy, just perfect crunchy golden brown); sausage & meatball topping were chock full of flavor! Staff was so very nice! The ONLY thing I would change is allow credit cards. Update Oct 2024. Went back about a year after my 1st review. Was good but just not quite as good as 1st visit. I bit skimpy on toppings & the undercarriage was a bit not crisp enough. Wish the bathrooms were kept in better condition. The staff remains absolutely fantastic in the most warm & friendly ways possible though.

mark rollins

2 months ago

Even better than the food was the friendly staff and customers! I'll definitely go again. I went around 1pm, one Friday and there was one server. It wasn't busy...just a great experience!

Mike D (MikeD)

8 months ago

Traveled 90 mins because of Dave p. Small Chopped antipasto salad was huge , house dressing delicious. Cheese pizza and a onion pepper, I thought both very good , very thin light pizza , cracker crust. Cheese didn't have any flavor that stood out , but I liked, the onion pepper had good flavor. My wife thinks Dave is off his rocker with his perfect score. If this spot was local I would definitely frequent it and would like to try there Italian. But because of the drive it's a one and done .. service really stood out, obviously happy people working there. Super reasonable prices.

Henry Derstine

8 months ago

The service was great. Friendly and attentive. The pizza is what you would expect from a Dave's 10. Super thin, super crunchy and I could have eaten a whole pie it is so light. There was some char but not a ton. It just isn't my style so that's why I give the average score. BTW it is marked but make sure you know it is cash only. Also got a side salad. House Italian dressing for as good.

Susan

Good food at great prices! We both got the mixed grill for $19. They give you an Italian sausage, tender chicken breast, 5 steak tips, and fries! Definitely could not eat it all! The only thing that could be improved is the Teriyaki sauce-bit too salty. Will get it plain next time. Excellent service! Beer reasonably priced.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 12–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$10–20