Mo’Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Point Lookout offers unique Italian dishes like pepperoni rolls, pasta, and unorthodox flavors and styles of pizza. We had a chat with Ingrid Dodd, their PR manager, who shared with us a few tidbits about the restaurant, their food and their business philosophy. Here’s what we learned:
FriendsEAT: Can you tell us about Mo’Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria?
Ingrid: Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant in Point Lookout NY. Mo Cassara, ESPN Correspondent and News 12 Entertainment Reporter Elisa DiStefano, a newly married couple, opened this establishment September 2016. The name is what makes us stand out, as well as our cuisine. Combining Mo and Elisa, they came up with MoNelisa, as well know is an Italian Classic Beauty!
FE: What is your restaurant philosophy?
Ingrid: Mo’Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is “Where Food Meets Family.”

Mo’s Mini Meatballs
FE: What is your most popular dish?
Ingrid: Mo’s Mini Meatballs
FE: In a few sentences, can you tell us what makes your restaurant different?
Ingrid: Pizza is our passion…. family makes it even better!

Caesar Salad Pizza
Mo’Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is located at 28 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout, NY 11569, USA.
[mappress mapid=”277″]Nearby Landmarks: Twister, Long Beach Public Library, Hug Real Estate and GULF.
Phone Number: (516) 432-0000
Hours of Operation:
- Open daily from 12:00PM to – 10:00PM
Cuisine Type: Italian Family Style
Dress Code: Casual
Payments Accepted: Amex, Master, Visa