Mandina’s Restaurant

Been here a few times before and ordered the veal parmesan each time. It was incredible. We go here last night and I order the same thing, except this time it is on a limited menu called Rosemary's Limited Menu. I asked the waitress and she explained that Mandina's is no longer considered Mandina's anymore because it is under new ownership. They were supposed to change the sign back in November but they haven't made that change. The veal wasn't near as good as the past few times and you can tell the recipe has been changed. It's a shame, too because those that don't know any better think they're eating at Mandina's, which they aren't. This is deceiving the customers. Rosemary's won't last long. Do not eat here.

Not that they advertise it but I guess the owners split up basically taking their half of the menu with them (apparently the better half). We were there for a total of 2 hours (we did however have a 12 person party but we got there at 3:20 with only 1 other table occupied) when we finally got our food 95% of our party’s food was cold/lukewarm and we even had to send the kids food back considering the butter noodles were so cold it felt like they had just come out of the refrigerator. Food was 2 stars max as far as taste goes. Save your money and your time. Service and food are definitely NOT worth it. 100% WOULD NOT recommend. Nothing like paying $28 for veal piccata that’s cold and tasteless.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Tried to visit on a Wednesday night. Whole family had looked at the menu online and decided on what they were having. Ordered our drinks to then be told there was a limited menu. Nothing any of us had decided on was on the limited menu…including a grilled cheese my kids had planned to order. I paid $18 for 4 cokes!!! We won’t waste our time here again.

Went last night for Anniversary,definitely need to update website,choices they offer on web is not what you get ,lack of choice on sides had mash potatoes fried potatoes spinach
and asparagus onionrings was only 4 other customers when we arrived 2 already had meal waited for meal longer than should have with so few people do have to say steak was really good ,wouldn't go back

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread

This is NOT the same place it was a couple years ago. The menu has changed and the food is seriously lacking. The calamari was tough. The fried shrimp itself was average, but they didn’t have cocktail sauce. What restaurant doesn’t have cocktail sauce with shrimp?!! (Allegedly the cooler went out and they lost the cocktail sauce…but not the other food?) The shrimp po-boy was served on a dry toasted roll with no sauce, dressing or even just mayonnaise - just shrimp & bread. The sweet potato fries were matchstick style and were dry and completely overcooked. The server was pleasant, but seemingly untrained. And the place was freeezing inside. Obviously we won’t be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Went in for lunch after seeing the lunch menu online, but they have done away with the lunch menu and instead offer a limited menu with dinner prices. We order onion rings as an appetizer. They were not as expected for a lunchtime snack. I ordered a shrimp po-boy, I asked for either cocktail ot tartar sauce. They have neither one and the sandwich was dry. Husband ordered the daily special, a roast beef sandwich and it was also dry. Service was slow, our server was also the hostess and it was her first day. She was very polite. Atmosphere was okay for a strip mall establishment. We most likely will not be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread

Restaurant was slow with maybe 10 cars in parking lot at 7 pm. Tried to order Lasagna then tuna steak and they were out of both and had a limited menu with few other options. Service as slow. Waitress was asked to bring refills twice before refills were brought. Food was cold. Meatballs on spaghetti were cold in middle and noodles were luke warm. No apology was given or discount for poor service. Food had little flavor. We were very disappointed in food and service. We would not recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Wednesday night was apparently a slow night since there weren't too many customers at 6:15. Service was very good and the chicken picatta was good. The staff looked really young but they worked hard to make sure customers were happy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

GREAT FOOD. We went during slow time. Food was prompt, hot and delicious. If you're hungry after Bass Pro shopping perfect dining just around the corner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Ordered the chicken piccata from past experience and what I received this time was in no way what I have received in the past. Not sure what has happened, but management was very passive aggressive about the change also. Will not be returning with this “rebrand”.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food is good they give very good portions. Service was a little slow And on this night for some reason they burned garlic bread on two occasion so it had that burnt smell throughout the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

we go here quite often. But clearly they have new management. The food was not good we had spaghetti. Taste like it was from a jar. The service was so. slow. but they had plenty of people working and it was not busy. we asked to speak to the manager. She never came out. as we were leaving I found her and verified that someone had told her we needed to speak to her. she said she was busy. again it was not busy. we like this place but the management needs to be fixed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

11/15/24- Stopped to have lunch again and they no longer offer lunch specials. Wasn't looking for a full dinner portion while traveling, so we decided to pass. New lunch prices are $17-29 pp
Reducing to 3 stars due to lack of options. Was told they have new management and were rebranding.

Quick and affordable lunch, conveniently located off of I-10.
Lasagna tasted very good. Chicken was bit on the extra small side, but was seasoned well.
If you are a sauce person, they definitely have you covered.
Wait staff was very personable and attentive.
Overall we enjoyed and will add Mandinas to our list when we are traveling through the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Food was cold, service was colder and it took 2 hours to get the food even though the place was half full at best.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I have been to this restaurant many times and absolutely love their mini seafood platter on the lunch menu. The are tasty not overcooked and nice portions. I’m not sure about other things on the menu cause I always get the same.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4