Momento

Stop into Momento in Stroudsburg and make a special night of it. Momento offers upscale Franco Italian Cuisine. Specializing in fresh made pasta, quality ingredients including fresh fish, truffles, Organic meats, Italian specialties and Wagyu. A feature of the restaurant is the tasting menu and molecular gastronomy. Wine Spectator winner with over 130 wines on the menu and over 25 by the glass. Wine tastings events. Catering and special engagements available. Chef Nicola brings experience from Italy, Spain, Germany and New York City for an excellent culinary experience in the Poconos.

Chef/Owner Nicola Mersini has worked at some of the most noted French and Italian restaurants in New York, including Le Cirque, Cipriani Wall Street, Le Bernardin, and Limoncello. After a sterling career that saw him helming the kitchen as Executive Chef at Manhattan’s groundbreaking Italian restaurant San Domenico, he packed up his family and his knives and brought them and his passion for food to Stroudsburg.

A recent evening saw Fresh Duck Foie Gras Canard with Candied Red Onions as one of the special starters on the ever-rotating dinner menu. That night, the corresponding specials on the pasta menu included a Fresh Garganelli Pasta with Mushroom Sauce and Truffle Butter.

In addition to a full bar, Momento Pizzeria and Restaurant offers a hand-picked selection of fine reserve wines. A beautiful dessert menu completes the scene.

Nicola Mersini grew up near the city of Torino in the Piedmont region of Italy. Because the northern Piedmont region borders France, his initial influence was the Franco-Italian cuisine of the area. Chef Nicola was a favorite personality of the Manhattan media, with appearances, contributions, and features The New York Times, Italia Magazine, and Grand Gourmet Magazine. His expertise has been prominently featured in Art Culinaire.’

Coming from the outskirts of Torino in the Piedmont region of Italy, Nicola Mersini is a rare find. Because the northern Piedmont region borders France, the Franco-Italian influence is evident in his creations.

“Living in Manhattan, we are used to great restaurants. We have been coming to Momento for more than one year. We have tried almost everything on the menu. We can say unequivocally that the food at Momento is excellent. Chef Nicola should be very proud of his restaurant.”– Nigel & Sophia Ferrey

In February of 2022, Momento announced the opening of their new wine cellar. More info to come!