Mangiami Italiano

226 S Main St, Fort Atkinson WI 53538
$$ Italian Recommended New Editor's Pick

We are a cozy Italian bistro set in a welcoming downtown location.With warm, richly painted walls, dark, rustic floors, tables illuminated by candlelight and music softly gracing your ears we are the ideal location for a romantic evening out or a relaxing meal with friends or family. Come, let us cook something wonderful for you. Our modest, yet diverse menu features cuisine from all of the regions of Italy. Each dish is prepared with fresh, handpicked ingredients, thoughtfully combined and cooked to produce tantalizing flavors that are sure to please your palate. To enhance your dining experience pick one of our carefully selected wines to accompany your dish.

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Business Info

  • Address: 226 S Main St, Fort Atkinson WI 53538
  • Cross Street: Milwaukee Ave
  • Cuisine: Desserts | Italian | Pasta | Seafood | Steak | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Upscale Casual
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club | JCB | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: Corkage is not allowed in the state of Wisconsin
  • Staff: Sam Vondra | Waiter
    Rachel Mayer | Waiter
    Stephanie Roxbury | Host
    Hannah Mayer | Waiter
    Angelica Butitta | Waiter
  • Phone: (920) 397-7790
  • Features: Full Bar, Catering Services, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Chef’s Table, Gay / Lesbian,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Date Night,

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Events & Special Hours

Closed for a private event
June 7, 2024 Closed

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed - Restaurant
Tuesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday
Closed - Restaurant
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
Dinner 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday
Closed - Restaurant
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.85 out of 5 stars based on 756 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2024
Bette D.
We had an excellent dinner. Starting with the Old Fashioned, which was perfect, next came the appetizer, very tasty and filling. We were glad we decided to share it. Finally, the pasta rags with the tender morsels of beef. We were so full we decided not to have a dessert. I'm sure that would have been delicious too. Thanks for a wonderful dinner, which was the perfect way to celebrate a special birthday.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 28, 2024
Keenan B.
One of the best restaurants in Wisconsin hands down!! This is a MUST GO TO PLACE!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 04, 2024
Brian J.
A pleasure as always, great food, great service, great restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 19, 2023
Christine B.
The atmosphere and the food were incredible. As well as our server as always.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 09, 2023
Bruce L.
As always just a wonderful experience. Superb food. Outstanding service. Great atmosphere. Love the place. What else is there to say?

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Aug 03, 2023
Kenneth R.
A very special place for dinner & always an incredible experience! Wines are wonderful, foods

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2023
Ann M.
Excellent all around; food, service and price!! We will return!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 20, 2023
Roxane G.
Delicious food and excellent service. Look forward to returning!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 17, 2023
Karen G.
We love this restaurant! We celebrate all our special days here as well as with our friends. I have special dietary needs and I know that I can eat here with no worries.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 09, 2023
Jason D.
This restaurant is a must go to if you are in the Fort Atkinson area!! The food and service is always amazing and I wish I lived closer to frequent more often! Please check them out and keep small business going. This is a true 10 out of 10 rating!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 08, 2023
James R.
Excellent service and food. The baked goat cheese appetizer was very nice, as was the Alfredo and the wine

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 15, 2023
Tammy W.
Absolutely love going here for dinner. The food is amazing and staff is very nice.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 12, 2023
Sharon S.
Sam was our waiter and he was wonderful! The food was great and all around a great experience!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 14, 2023
Michael M.
This was our 4th visit and easily one of my favorite experiences there. The food was fantastic and our waiter is one of the best we have had anywhere. Absolutely perfect anniversary dinner.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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May 11, 2023
John D.
Great food and service Samuel was awesome host

Overall: 10/10
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May 09, 2023
Maria V.
I love this restaurant to pieces. The food and service is exemplary every time I go here.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 25, 2023
Scott T.
Next time, the only thing that would make it any better, if we got to see Chef Eric! Perfection otherwise.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2023
Jonas M.
Love it every time!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 28, 2023
Steven l.
Excellent food. Took a little while to receive our order but definitely worth the wait.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2023
George F.
Excellent all around. Food was outstanding as was our server, Samuel V. A fine brandy Manhattan.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 01, 2023
Mike W.
Everything was perfect! The food, drink, wait staff was amazing. The Chef even came out to make sure everything was to are liking. It's a repeat for us.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Jan 27, 2023
Missy M.
Wonderful food, great ambiance for conversation and stellar service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2023
Carole C.
delicious home made food, calming atmosphere, waiter was such a great guy, loved everything about the whole evening... especially the desserts!!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 15, 2022
Brandon H.
Always a great experience at Mangiami!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 08, 2022
Jumbo B.
Great spot in the heart of Fort Atkinson. Wonderful food, attentive service and amazing wine selection.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 15, 2022
Wayne C.
Food was great. Sam, the waiter, is always pleasant. Great place to eat.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Nov 09, 2022
Margarette B.
Kudos to the Chef and to Sam. The food was delicious and the atmosphere pleasing.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 18, 2022
Jeannie V.
Superb food and excellent service, as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 08, 2022
John N.
This is possibly the best Italian restaurant at which I have ever dined.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 22, 2022
Cathy L.
Fantastic!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 15, 2022
Jim G.
Always fantastic!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 12, 2022
Scott V.
This is our favorite place to go out for a wonderful experience. The service and food are always excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Aug 22, 2022
DANIEL O.
Great service and wonderful ambience. We have always loved the food here and it seems that COVID had no effect on the quality of the experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2022
Rosie P.
My husband and I went here to celebrate my birthday with my parents. The food and wine were amazing! The Pasta Rags dish and Sausage and Peas dish that we ordered were definitely full of flavor. We savored every bite! The waiter was very personable and took great care of us. The fantastic music was the finishing touch to a wonderful visit. We will be back again and look forward to trying more dishes!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2022
Kristin B.
We love having dates at Mangiami’s. The food is always spectacular and service is great.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 27, 2022
Brian J.
Always exceeds expectations, a great place for special occasions.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 12, 2022
Barbara M.
Excellent pollo chicken and lasagna!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Mar 30, 2022
Ashley S.
Best salmon dish I have ever ate!!! Will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 28, 2022
John N.
Excellent restaurant!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 14, 2022
wayne B.
We can always count on great food. Sam, our waiter is personable and quick to respond to our needs. Just a great place to go .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Mar 12, 2022
Cheryl M.
Our first time experiencing Mangiami’s Restaurant. This is excellent Italian food. Being Italian ourselves, I always make my own sauce, meatballs and sausage. So both my husband and I tried this simple dish. Excellent!! Very much like sitting in your own kitchen with a plate of pasta. Service was friendly and music was very enjoyable. Thank you so much. We will definitely be back to try other dishes!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 10, 2022
Matthew N.
This is a great place! I moved to the area about a year ago and this was my first chance to go to Mangiami. I was a little hesitant because I had read some so-so reviews about slow service. That was not our experience at all. The pace was perfect, we had a great time and the food was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 15, 2022
Gary Z.
We will go back

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 12, 2022
MIKE M.
Excellent service, food was great (lobster ravioli - Valentine's weekend special), in a charming little restaurant. Wine list is short but nice selection. Very enjoyable dining experience. Probably our fifth visit and the food and service are always stellar.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 05, 2022
Amy L.
Whole experience was excellent!! Food was amazing!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 27, 2022
Melanie B.
The food and wine is always outstanding. One of our absolute favorite restaurants.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 15, 2022
Jeff K.
Friendly Staff. Good Food and Wine.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2022
Bill H.
I think this is the best local restaurant in Jefferson County. Great food. Always friendly. Covid has done a number everywhere. We try to get there whenever we can and when it got bad we got takeout and bought gift cards. Love this place and chef/owner Eric!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 09, 2022
Tom G.
We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. We enjoy taking friends and watching their delight with the delicious food and excellent service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Dec 09, 2021
Robin J.
Love going to Magiami’s! Great atmosphere, very relaxing! Sam is an excellent waiter! It is so nice to have the chef come out and see how everything is. We should have said something about the steak…this was the second time someone I was with had the steak, and it was a little tough and chewy. Otherwise everything else was super!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Nov 22, 2021
Lori E.
We love coming here. The food is excellent! So fresh and and tasty. Everyone is friendly and there is a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Chef Eric is the best!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 11, 2021
Mark M.
Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 21, 2021
Lois S.
Food and service is always great! Never disappoints. Took my parents here for the first time and they also loved it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Sep 12, 2021
Laurie S.
We love Mangiami’s! Their wedge salads are the best and the seafood Alfredo was wonderful! I usually get the lasagna which is also fabulous. Another great experience at Mangiami’s!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 22, 2021
Carol V.
Excellent as always! So happy you’re open on weekends again!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 20, 2021
Nancy O.
Every category rates 10! Having traveled to Italy many times and taken many cooking classes while there, I can say without a doubt our meal at Mangiami's would rival any restaurant in Italy. This is truly a gem for fine dining.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Jul 12, 2021
Dan E.
Sam took good care of us in this Covid readjustment period. The food and ambiance were nice. An asset to Fort!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2021
Ann K.
wonderful food and service. thanks for a nice evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 21, 2021
Donna K.
It was awesome. Extremely good service. Sam was our waiter, and he was attentive and answered all of our questions. The food was very, very good. I would definitely go again.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 20, 2021
Renee T.
Our group of 4 enjoyed everything about our night out at Mangiami. The food is always outstanding. I always have a difficult time making up my mind on what to have! Our server, Sam, was also amazing - very attentive, quick, and fun to talk to. As always, we can't wait to go back!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Feb 21, 2021
Brian E.
As always Mangiami Italiano was wonderful. Great food and service!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 16, 2021
Scott V.
This has become one of our favorite restaurants. The service has almost always been impeccable and the food irreproachable. The cost is worth the experience whether you opt for just an entrée, or partake all the courses.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Dec 25, 2020
Wayne H.
To start with our server Sam was great and so efficient without being pushy. Our caeser salad was the best not drenched in dressing. My sister from D.C. was with us and she travels for her job so fines out often and she is still raving about the food. Well done!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2020
Bruce L.
Outstanding every time we go!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2020
Lorin K.
Thank you and your staff for ALL you do. We absolutely love Mangiami's. Have a great day.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2020
David C.
Everything was amazing!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2020
Joan D.
Recently moved here. Favorite Fort restaurant!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2020
Susan M.
Service was awesome! And, if course, the food was delicious-as always.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2020
John M.
Best in town

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2020
Rochelle M.
Incredible food and service!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 12, 2023
JimStedman S.
Creative dishes with well balanced flavors! Will be back when in the area.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 21, 2023
Karen M.
The food was delicious -- which is the most important criteria. Our overall experience was very good and we will go back and we will recommend to others. Minor annoyances: We sat at a window nook table - it is winter in WI so it was a bit chilly there. The light from outside the door was very bright on the side of the table closest to the door. Maybe a shade of some kind could be put in the window to eliminate that? The waiter poured the wine without asking for it to be tasted.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2022
Lois S.
This always one of our very favorite restaurants in the area. Good food, they treat you like family and serve generous portions. The stick in the beer cooler was a bit sparse on our latest visit, but other than that, perfection.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2022
Loren L.
A great experience overall. A little noisy. Food was excellent and our waiter was exceptional.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2022
Jolie P.
The place could use a deep clean

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 10, 2021
Dawn and Chico Pope P.
Our dining experience was very nice. We had to wait a little bit for our server to get to our table. Sam, was busy and did acknowledge us right away though. Check your Hendricks gin, it just didn't taste right, at all. The food was delicious!! Our bottle of wine was very good. We thought having some olive oil with our bread would have made it better. Sam was friendly and very helpful with our menu choices. It was nice to talk to chef and owner Eric!! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience Eric.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 11, 2021
Amy S.
Amazing, as always! Eric is an amazing host and chef. Highly recommend.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2023
Mark P.
Reservation at 18:00 only an hour after opening time. Chef Eric had already run out of Rags, the item I always order. I should have preordered.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 14, 2023
Roberta S.
Sam our server did a nice job, kitchen was slow and some items not available.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2023
Tracy P.
The food was 10+. Appreciated the cook coming out to ask about the food. Really made us feel like we were special, in a special place. The server Sam was awesome. He worked so hard, being the only person in the front of the house, but always smiling. We will come back again.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 25, 2022
Jeff J.
Sam is a very fine server. We remembered him as soon as he came to our table pre Covid.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 08, 2021
Kenneth B.
Food was good and well presented but personally we are used to more robust herbal seasoning . It seemed less seasoned than we are used to in italian cuisine, but that is a very personal preference. I would recommend it to friends and would go back there again.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 26, 2021
Joe R.
We had a nice time. Concerning was the waiter telling us "they don't want walk-ins anymore, just reservations". We saw 2 couples come in and well, the one seemed to be pushed away as they didn't have a reservation. We were like ok. Then afterwards we went across the street as our friends own a restaurant/bar. They said they don't want anyone to come unless there are reservations. Just thought in a small town where everyone is struggling that didn't make any sense.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2021
Julie S.
Our Waiter, Ryan was the only one to take care of all tables, make drinks, take orders , deliver water and meals and the check. whew, it was a lot for him although he worked his *** off . and was kind, courteous and efficient.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 18, 2021
Catherine A.
It is wonderful knowing Mangiami is opened again , I enjoy having a romantic spot to dine . The Menu is small , but it has a nice variety of traditional Italian dishes and a selection that are unique to this restaurant. I like the nightly dishes not on the menu. The service is good , not exceptional , that is do to the staff being very small , to keep costs down , and I understand that reason. ( Especially with Covid still being an issue) It does need a fresh coat of paint outside and a few fixes . However the overall experience is lovely . Good luck to this little gem

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 09, 2024
Jim Z.
My wife and I went to Mangiami Italiano for a romantic dinner. We loved the ambiance and the food is very good. The overall experience would have been better if the server would have lit the table candles and spent a little more time with the diners (there were only 3 couples in the restaurant).

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 11, 2021
Sara L.
Haven’t been to Mangiami for a long time. The pasta rags were super yummy as usual but the bread was not good. It was dry and tasted old and just served with oil. Pepper flakes and/or Parmesan cheese would be a good addition. My wedge salad also had a “weird” taste to it. The drinks were good and it’s nice that Eric comes out and checks in on diners.