I yesterday had the pleasure of dining at a charming Italian restaurant and was blown away by the experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere. The decor was elegant, yet casual.Our server, Bruno, was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had a delightful experience. He checked on us frequently, making sure that we were happy with each dish.Speaking of the food, it was absolutely divine. Each dish was bursting with flavor and expertly crafted. The portions were generous, so we were too full to finish our desserts, even though it was the best tiramisu that I had ever tasted. I highly recommend trying the salmon squid ink pasta, which were some of the best I've ever had.Overall, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. From the atmosphere to the food to the outstanding service, it was a truly unforgettable experience. Thanks to Bruno and the entire staff for making our evening so special. We will definitely be back!
Rawsee
I had tried for months to get a reservation at Mangia Cuchina and Bar and finally was able to get in at 9:00pm on a Thursday. I had built up such a high expectation because of how diffiuclt it was to get a reservation, but learned a few things when I finally got there. To begin with the space is very small, with 10 or so tables and a small area at the bar for 2 -3 people. In addition, their operating hours are narrow being open Wednesday to Sunday. So I could understand why it was so diffuclt to get in. The staff, from our waiter Bruno to Polina the GM are terrific people. Service was awesome and friendly. However the food, in my opinion didn't quite live up to the hype. We started with a couple of appretizers. The arancini was one large baseball-sized deep friend rice ball with a cheese filling that was too much in proportion to the rice. The pistacio cream that came with it was just ok. I guess I was expecting a nice red sauce with is common with an arancini of that size, which I have come to know from Rome, Italy to be called a "supli". Taste overall was of but somewhat underwheling and not as "comforting" as I expect. I would definitely have preffered smaller arancini and 2 per order which would have made sharing easier. The pollpetti (smallish meatballs) were dry and lacked spices. Again, OK, but not up to expectations. The spaghetti al salmone, was a squid-ink pasta with a thin layer of smoked salmon on top, I would have preferred the smoked salmon to be more incorporated into the sauce. Again, the dish was tasty but didn't tickle my palette the way I expected it to. We finished with a cannoli dessert and some nice pressure-free conversation with Bruno filling up our waters as we lingered. So overall, and after writing this review I would bump it up to 4 stars, but my expections with the food, should have rated this higher. I don't think you will be disappointed, but I would take a dinner at many other places, like Salvio Volpe, ahead of trying for weeks to get a reservatuon at Mangia.
Annabelle Sun
Amazing experience to dine in at Mangia. Bruno served us with his passion and we feel like traveled to Italy. The food and wine are awesome, portion is quite generous:) will come back again.More light on the side table will be great :)
P2892MWjamied
Initial email to the restaurant to confirm our dietary accommodations was great. Response from GM was friendly and knowledgeable, but with the main message being to confirm with server specifics but that many items can be adjusted to suit dietary needs (gluten free). We had a 9pm table reservation, but we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. No problem! Server had no idea about dietary accommodations, and wasn’t willing/able to confirm with anyone else in the restaurant (eg. Kitchen). Was such an embarrassing exchange. He told me to refer to the email from the GM (which essentially said most meals can be accommodated - just ask server). Unfortunately, I was unable to choose a preferred dish as couldn’t take the risk without any guidance. Then, a few minutes after our meal arrived and part way through our wine around 10, we were told the kitchen was closing as chairs were being put up all around us. We were rushed out as the waiters stood by the bar waiting for us to leave. We even had to take our wine with us! The food that my party had was really nice so props there for sure, but we were rushed and the restaurant wasn’t trained on the food they were serving. When this happened about two weeks ago, we did reach out to the GM about our experience before posting our review, but with no response.
Ana Julia Büttner
This restaurant has real authentic Italian food. The music playing was the most popular in Italy, such as Lunapop and Tiziano. The olive they serve is the best one (people who appreciate olive oil need to try bread with olive oil). Arancini was perfect! The Carbonara was terrific, I cannot describe how much I loved it, and it is the authentic one; the pancetta was excellent! And for dessert, I ordered the Canolo, the best one I have ever eaten in my life. I have water in my mouth now, remembering all these foods: Grazie tanti Bruno, Alessandro e Vicenzo per proporzionare la esperienza “di essere” in Italia.
Jen Murtagh
Wow. All I can say is how did we not hear of this restaurant until now?! We just found our favourite Italian restaurant in Vancouver.The service, food, menu and drinks were the best we have ever had and we’ve dined extensively in Italy and in Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Food presentation, quality, freshness and flavour were top notch. Absolutely delicious. The only challenge was deciding what to eat because everything sounds and looks amazing.Fantastic cocktails and an authentic Italian experience. We will be back (and often) ❤️??Thank you for making my birthday an incredibly memorable one.
Peter Cross
My wife and I came this evening on a whim. Have been wanting to try this place since a colleague told me about it. Wow! I was very impressed and so was my wife. The food is exquisite and the service is outstanding.We had the octopus appetizer with potato salad. So perfectly cooked and seasoned. My wife had the crab and lobster ravioli and I had the salmon spaghetti for our mains. Again utterly flawless.We topped it off with tiramisu and cannoli. Both superb! Can not think of a single thing that was less than perfect. Will be back again.
Alexander Wolf
Wonderful food, service and ambiance. The space is very intimate and elegant. The food was artfully presented and carefully prepared. The gnocchi was to die for. The lobster ravioli and Frito misto were delicious too. We also had the pistachio cannelloni that was unique and delicious. All the food was delicate and tasted homemade. It didn't feel overly rich or salty. This venue seems to be fully run by Italians which adds to its vibe. They treated us really well. Special place.
Simone Sortwell
One of the best Italian places! I highly recommend Mangia to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience. The restaurant is quaint with a charming intimate atmosphere. The service is top notch, the food is delicious, cocktails are remarkable and the deserts are delectable.
Liam Hang Fung Lau
This is a solid Italian restaurant. I consider it one of the best that I’ve had here in Vancouver. Their mussels are amazing, and the sauce is wonderful! My friends and I sat on their balcony seats; the place is also windproof and got heaters beside it. 10/10
Amazed!Best pasta I have ever eaten! Everything we ate was exceptionally made and I'm sure from the very best ingredients. Table service was also very courteous and professional. I found the setting unique because this restaurant is in a small house which is in a semi industrial area but the service and quality of food is that of a fine dining establishment. I feel because of that setting the focus is squarely on food, so this is definitely for foodies who seek out the best quality and taste.
Jean Oh
I had the most magical experience celebrating my birthday at Mangia Cucina. It genuinely feels like you're transported to Italy when you walk through the door. Our server was charming and provided just the right amount of attention. Drinks were delicious (recommend the Lost Plane) and the food was amazing. I'd highly recommend the arancini, polpo (the best octopus I've had outside of Spain) and ravioli (the filling is pure crab and lobster meat which highlights those delicious seafood flavours). Reservations are a must as seats are very limited so be sure to plan ahead! This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Vancouver and I can't wait to come back.
Maru J
Some of the best Italian food I’ve had, hands down. If you’re in Vancouver you HAVE to eat here. I had dinner here twice in 2 days cause the experience was so great. The service was impeccable and I was treated with respect, the food was out of this world and I left feeling very happy. Highly recommend the Arancina, Gnocchi, the Porcini risotto, burrata starter, the medaglioni, for desert: the tiramisu and affogato! Make reservations in advance.
Michelle Hillock
A cozy Italian restaurant located in a house.Their tables are set really close to one another. Travel photography and possibly family pictures (?) on their walls.We had their red snapper special with eggplant, and the famous crab and lobster ravioli. Hands down this is my FAVORITE lobster and crab ravioli EVER. The large chunks of crab/lobster meat on top of the ravioli were very much appreciated. I love the sauce and filling and just about everything on my dish. I also enjoyed the flavours of the red snapper dish. Eggplant cooked and seasoned perfectly with caramelized onions. Overall their pasta and main were 10/10 fantastic.Appetizers and desserts are ok but I thought the dessert to be slightly too sweet and could maybe try a creamier or lighter filling/icing. Appetizers a bit too salty and * fishy tasting * for my liking. Next time would try ordering other things to try.Cocktails were easy to drink and cutely designed. 10/10Server was excellent, manager was friendly. 10/10It's probably not a big deal to everyone, but it was noticed in my type of dining since I like to research and read the descriptions. Mangias menu changes a lot and they could be more diligent at updating their menus, or have the server notify of the changes verbally. It wasn't explained that it was different from what the menu stated so sometimes the dishes come as a surprise to us, and honestly if we knew that it was different we would have chosen different menu items to try. They were very nice and made up for this at the restaurant. Thank you ❤️Street parkingWashrooms ok
Dariia Shevchenko
Once my friend told me that it’s the most delicious Italian food in Vancouver, so I decided to visit. She was 100% right! Great service, delicious food and so cozy atmosphere. Feels like you visited old Italian friends. Thanks! We will visit you again for sure ❤️❤️❤️
I yesterday had the pleasure of dining at a charming Italian restaurant and was blown away by the experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere. The decor was elegant, yet casual.Our server, Bruno, was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had a delightful experience. He checked on us frequently, making sure that we were happy with each dish.Speaking of the food, it was absolutely divine. Each dish was bursting with flavor and expertly crafted. The portions were generous, so we were too full to finish our desserts, even though it was the best tiramisu that I had ever tasted. I highly recommend trying the salmon squid ink pasta, which were some of the best I've ever had.Overall, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. From the atmosphere to the food to the outstanding service, it was a truly unforgettable experience. Thanks to Bruno and the entire staff for making our evening so special. We will definitely be back!
I had tried for months to get a reservation at Mangia Cuchina and Bar and finally was able to get in at 9:00pm on a Thursday. I had built up such a high expectation because of how diffiuclt it was to get a reservation, but learned a few things when I finally got there. To begin with the space is very small, with 10 or so tables and a small area at the bar for 2 -3 people. In addition, their operating hours are narrow being open Wednesday to Sunday. So I could understand why it was so diffuclt to get in. The staff, from our waiter Bruno to Polina the GM are terrific people. Service was awesome and friendly. However the food, in my opinion didn't quite live up to the hype. We started with a couple of appretizers. The arancini was one large baseball-sized deep friend rice ball with a cheese filling that was too much in proportion to the rice. The pistacio cream that came with it was just ok. I guess I was expecting a nice red sauce with is common with an arancini of that size, which I have come to know from Rome, Italy to be called a "supli". Taste overall was of but somewhat underwheling and not as "comforting" as I expect. I would definitely have preffered smaller arancini and 2 per order which would have made sharing easier. The pollpetti (smallish meatballs) were dry and lacked spices. Again, OK, but not up to expectations. The spaghetti al salmone, was a squid-ink pasta with a thin layer of smoked salmon on top, I would have preferred the smoked salmon to be more incorporated into the sauce. Again, the dish was tasty but didn't tickle my palette the way I expected it to. We finished with a cannoli dessert and some nice pressure-free conversation with Bruno filling up our waters as we lingered. So overall, and after writing this review I would bump it up to 4 stars, but my expections with the food, should have rated this higher. I don't think you will be disappointed, but I would take a dinner at many other places, like Salvio Volpe, ahead of trying for weeks to get a reservatuon at Mangia.
Amazing experience to dine in at Mangia. Bruno served us with his passion and we feel like traveled to Italy. The food and wine are awesome, portion is quite generous:) will come back again.More light on the side table will be great :)
Initial email to the restaurant to confirm our dietary accommodations was great. Response from GM was friendly and knowledgeable, but with the main message being to confirm with server specifics but that many items can be adjusted to suit dietary needs (gluten free). We had a 9pm table reservation, but we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. No problem! Server had no idea about dietary accommodations, and wasn’t willing/able to confirm with anyone else in the restaurant (eg. Kitchen). Was such an embarrassing exchange. He told me to refer to the email from the GM (which essentially said most meals can be accommodated - just ask server). Unfortunately, I was unable to choose a preferred dish as couldn’t take the risk without any guidance. Then, a few minutes after our meal arrived and part way through our wine around 10, we were told the kitchen was closing as chairs were being put up all around us. We were rushed out as the waiters stood by the bar waiting for us to leave. We even had to take our wine with us! The food that my party had was really nice so props there for sure, but we were rushed and the restaurant wasn’t trained on the food they were serving. When this happened about two weeks ago, we did reach out to the GM about our experience before posting our review, but with no response.
This restaurant has real authentic Italian food. The music playing was the most popular in Italy, such as Lunapop and Tiziano. The olive they serve is the best one (people who appreciate olive oil need to try bread with olive oil). Arancini was perfect! The Carbonara was terrific, I cannot describe how much I loved it, and it is the authentic one; the pancetta was excellent! And for dessert, I ordered the Canolo, the best one I have ever eaten in my life. I have water in my mouth now, remembering all these foods: Grazie tanti Bruno, Alessandro e Vicenzo per proporzionare la esperienza “di essere” in Italia.
Wow. All I can say is how did we not hear of this restaurant until now?! We just found our favourite Italian restaurant in Vancouver.The service, food, menu and drinks were the best we have ever had and we’ve dined extensively in Italy and in Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Food presentation, quality, freshness and flavour were top notch. Absolutely delicious. The only challenge was deciding what to eat because everything sounds and looks amazing.Fantastic cocktails and an authentic Italian experience. We will be back (and often) ❤️??Thank you for making my birthday an incredibly memorable one.
My wife and I came this evening on a whim. Have been wanting to try this place since a colleague told me about it. Wow! I was very impressed and so was my wife. The food is exquisite and the service is outstanding.We had the octopus appetizer with potato salad. So perfectly cooked and seasoned. My wife had the crab and lobster ravioli and I had the salmon spaghetti for our mains. Again utterly flawless.We topped it off with tiramisu and cannoli. Both superb! Can not think of a single thing that was less than perfect. Will be back again.
Wonderful food, service and ambiance. The space is very intimate and elegant. The food was artfully presented and carefully prepared. The gnocchi was to die for. The lobster ravioli and Frito misto were delicious too. We also had the pistachio cannelloni that was unique and delicious. All the food was delicate and tasted homemade. It didn't feel overly rich or salty. This venue seems to be fully run by Italians which adds to its vibe. They treated us really well. Special place.
One of the best Italian places! I highly recommend Mangia to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience. The restaurant is quaint with a charming intimate atmosphere. The service is top notch, the food is delicious, cocktails are remarkable and the deserts are delectable.
This is a solid Italian restaurant. I consider it one of the best that I’ve had here in Vancouver. Their mussels are amazing, and the sauce is wonderful! My friends and I sat on their balcony seats; the place is also windproof and got heaters beside it. 10/10
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Amazed!Best pasta I have ever eaten! Everything we ate was exceptionally made and I'm sure from the very best ingredients. Table service was also very courteous and professional. I found the setting unique because this restaurant is in a small house which is in a semi industrial area but the service and quality of food is that of a fine dining establishment. I feel because of that setting the focus is squarely on food, so this is definitely for foodies who seek out the best quality and taste.
I had the most magical experience celebrating my birthday at Mangia Cucina. It genuinely feels like you're transported to Italy when you walk through the door. Our server was charming and provided just the right amount of attention. Drinks were delicious (recommend the Lost Plane) and the food was amazing. I'd highly recommend the arancini, polpo (the best octopus I've had outside of Spain) and ravioli (the filling is pure crab and lobster meat which highlights those delicious seafood flavours). Reservations are a must as seats are very limited so be sure to plan ahead! This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Vancouver and I can't wait to come back.
Some of the best Italian food I’ve had, hands down. If you’re in Vancouver you HAVE to eat here. I had dinner here twice in 2 days cause the experience was so great. The service was impeccable and I was treated with respect, the food was out of this world and I left feeling very happy. Highly recommend the Arancina, Gnocchi, the Porcini risotto, burrata starter, the medaglioni, for desert: the tiramisu and affogato! Make reservations in advance.
A cozy Italian restaurant located in a house.Their tables are set really close to one another. Travel photography and possibly family pictures (?) on their walls.We had their red snapper special with eggplant, and the famous crab and lobster ravioli. Hands down this is my FAVORITE lobster and crab ravioli EVER. The large chunks of crab/lobster meat on top of the ravioli were very much appreciated. I love the sauce and filling and just about everything on my dish. I also enjoyed the flavours of the red snapper dish. Eggplant cooked and seasoned perfectly with caramelized onions. Overall their pasta and main were 10/10 fantastic.Appetizers and desserts are ok but I thought the dessert to be slightly too sweet and could maybe try a creamier or lighter filling/icing. Appetizers a bit too salty and * fishy tasting * for my liking. Next time would try ordering other things to try.Cocktails were easy to drink and cutely designed. 10/10Server was excellent, manager was friendly. 10/10It's probably not a big deal to everyone, but it was noticed in my type of dining since I like to research and read the descriptions. Mangias menu changes a lot and they could be more diligent at updating their menus, or have the server notify of the changes verbally. It wasn't explained that it was different from what the menu stated so sometimes the dishes come as a surprise to us, and honestly if we knew that it was different we would have chosen different menu items to try. They were very nice and made up for this at the restaurant. Thank you ❤️Street parkingWashrooms ok
Once my friend told me that it’s the most delicious Italian food in Vancouver, so I decided to visit. She was 100% right! Great service, delicious food and so cozy atmosphere. Feels like you visited old Italian friends. Thanks! We will visit you again for sure ❤️❤️❤️
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