Mandola's Italian Kitchen - Riverview

Mandola's presents an intriguing take on Italian dining with its unique style. The process involves ordering from the front and then securing your own table. The restaurant, bustling and packed, operates efficiently once you've found your spot – staff promptly bring your food to the table.However, it's worth noting that the culinary experience leans more towards an Americanized version of Italian cuisine. The dishes are notably hearty and filling. On the downside, I encountered some issues with cleanliness, needing to request new cups and silverware. While the food wasn't terrible, it didn't leave a lasting impression, and I personally wouldn't choose to return.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mandola's Italian Kitchen, and I must say it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality by the staff, particularly Steven, who provided exceptional customer service throughout my visit. He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of my dining experience was taken care of. I truly appreciated his genuine care and dedication to making my time at Mandola's memorable.Now, let's talk about the food! Mandola's Italian Kitchen truly knows how to tantalize your tastebuds with their delectable dishes. From the moment I took my first bite, I was immediately transported to Italy. Each dish was bursting with flavors and made with the finest ingredients. The menu offered a wide variety of options, from classic pasta dishes to mouthwatering pizzas and indulgent desserts. Every dish was prepared with precision and love, making it clear that Mandola's takes great pride in their culinary creations. I can confidently say that the food at Mandola's Italian Kitchen is an absolute delight for any food lover.

Mandola's authentic Italian cuisines make it an ideal choice when searching for real Italian cooking ?. Each portion is enough for up to 2 people. The desserts ? are homemade and very delicious. The atmosphere is how all restaurants should be. The prices are inexpensive.

(This review is coming from a Chef who cooked in a celebrity Italian Chefls restaurant, in another upscale Italian restaurant as a Pasta Chef, and lived three years in Sicily.)Horrible Italian food that disrespects the culture! Either the pasta is not fully cooked and crunchy, or the pizza is way too salty, etc. The last two times I was forced to go here I 've gotten sick due to watching numerous employees constantly drinking out of cups with no lids, or touching their aprons and clothing or hugging each other without washing their hands prior to them serving or cooking your food. DISGUSTING!!!At the 'gelato ' counter you can stand there for several minutes without getting service as the bar staff watches you the entire time playing around with each other and not caring about their customers.Bland red sauces no matter what you are forced to consume it on. The 'meat sauce ' is disgusting and the meat is chewy and gut wrenching until you are, quickly, forced to discharge it from your system sometime that evening or next morning. Pretty bad when only the focaccia bread and EVOO was the pest part of the food.A can of Spaghettio 's would taste a whole lot better!!!

I had the spaghettini ortolano. It was very bland. My husband had chicken parmesan. He doesn't care for Alfredo sauce and asked if he could substitute for marinara. They said yes but charged an upcharge!We also had the garlic bread. It was disappointing.