I took my elderly Dad here for a little bite of lunch and it was quite excllent, we were both very pleased.
It was around 1 or so and my dad was craving Mexican food on our visit and he was sure there was a place at Deer Park Shopping Center (I think thats the name). We didnt find Mexican food but we did find Mangiamo, a little cozy place. It really reminds me of the tiny spots my family would go to in MX, LA, old school San Diego and old school Santa Cruz. Those places that are informal, laid back, interesting and you only know it's there if you already know its there. And boy are you cool if you know its there. (Maybe they need a bigger sign?)
The food was amazing! Our calzones were made fresh to order. The dough was perfectly cooked with no raw spots in the thicker parts and no burnt spots in the thinner parts. The cheese was tasty and melty but not runny or messy. The vegetables were cooked yet crunchy, if you have a pizza or calzone and the veggies are mushy it means they are not fresh! Crunch means the vegetables are fresh. Me and my father both liked how the crust looked. It reminded us of the way grandma would crimp her pie crusts. If there was one thing I could change it would be the marinara sauce that came on the side, I would use thinner sauce kept at a warmer temperature. Although part of me thinks that the cold thick sauce was meant to cool off the hot dough fresh out of the oven, since thats what I found myself doing. That being said I still give the food 5 stars. Reasonable price and nice portion size too.
The service was good. I think only one person was working (it was Labor Day) and if someone was helping them it would have been an easy 5 stars. I dont give them 4 stars as anything against them bc I worked a pizza place alone in Felton and it is very challenging to keep customers service at 5 stars in that situation. I do think they did the very best they could for us though, we were not the only customers there and they spoke respectfully to my father, ++. Only thing I would change for service is giving support to the employees bc they were doing their best multitasking.
There wasnt a lot of art or decor on the walls, no TV either. But it was very clean and organized for being such a small place. I did not check out their bathroom but they did have one available. After we left I looked at their pictures online and it makes me wonder if this place is sun downing? If they are PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS! ITS A GREAT PLACE! And if not I think its a good idea to spend a lil money on decor. The atmosphere could be boosted easily in one day with a trip to Ross or Marshalls.
One last note: More beer and wine would be cool. Maybe bc its in a semi-business park that they can only serve a lil bit of alcohol? Not sure but more beer and wine on the menu would be great. And There was a lil family eating when we were leaving, seems like a nice lil spot for mom and dad to have a drink with the kids.
All in all its an easy 4.5 stars for a young man and his elderly father. Now that I know this is here next to my dads place I look forward to having more 'zones for lunch, not sure how late they are open but maybe we'll get some pies for dinner too. This seems like a place for locals by locals, its more personal than Pizza My Heart with the same if not better quality. Go check em out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ireland
If you are looking for delicious pizzas to enjoy with friends and family at a clean location and with very friendly and helpful staff, then Mangiamos Pizza is definitely the number one place to visit. The pizzas are great with plenty of toppings, a really flavorful sauce and a non-chewy crust, plus the fast service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this pizzeria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C. Orman
I've had their pizza twice and both times it's been excellent- the crust is perfection and the toppings and cheese spread evenly over the tasty sauce. Looking forward to trying out more pizzas in the future, as it's become a favourite when we're in the area.
K Nelson
We stopped in for pizza but walked out due to the rude and bizarre service. We greeted the woman at the counter and asked for a menu. She said, “They’re behind the tea,” which made no sense. We looked around confused, and she repeated it—never once offering to hand us a menu that was clearly hidden behind a row of beer bottles behind the counter.
Things only got worse from there. The final straw was the pizza maker chiming in with a few rude comments of his own. We left and won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Thaddius La Rue
Nice old school spot in Aptos. The pizza is nice, quite thin. I would say it's best to dine in so it stays piping hot. Staff is super friendly and cajz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ann Peters
Got a plain pizza. Be warned that the sauce is spicy. If you like thin, crispy crust, this pizza is for you.
Food: 3
Ed Devlin
Terrible pizza!!
erica montanez
Our third week, our third pizza. I had to call to tell them how good it was! 10/10 !!!! Perfect crunch, perfect amount of topping, and a pizza like no other.
Gary Nelson
Excellent pizza. The place smells wonderful and they make a great pizza to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S P
Great Pizza, Fresh and heaps of flavor. We will be back for sure!
Delicious perfectly baked pizza nd decent prizes as well. Dining area always clean and staff very friendly!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Garcia
One of the best pizzas I've ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DarLa C
Best pizza in Aptos! Friendly staff greet you as you walk in! Reasonable prices for the food and quality of food is great! Dinning room very big and kept clean! Definitely coming back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Davis
I'm impressed with my pepperoni pizza. Have to say it was delicious. The service was pretty good. Was greeted as I walked in. I will definetly be back with family
I took my elderly Dad here for a little bite of lunch and it was quite excllent, we were both very pleased.
It was around 1 or so and my dad was craving Mexican food on our visit and he was sure there was a place at Deer Park Shopping Center (I think thats the name). We didnt find Mexican food but we did find Mangiamo, a little cozy place. It really reminds me of the tiny spots my family would go to in MX, LA, old school San Diego and old school Santa Cruz. Those places that are informal, laid back, interesting and you only know it's there if you already know its there. And boy are you cool if you know its there. (Maybe they need a bigger sign?)
The food was amazing! Our calzones were made fresh to order. The dough was perfectly cooked with no raw spots in the thicker parts and no burnt spots in the thinner parts. The cheese was tasty and melty but not runny or messy. The vegetables were cooked yet crunchy, if you have a pizza or calzone and the veggies are mushy it means they are not fresh! Crunch means the vegetables are fresh. Me and my father both liked how the crust looked. It reminded us of the way grandma would crimp her pie crusts. If there was one thing I could change it would be the marinara sauce that came on the side, I would use thinner sauce kept at a warmer temperature. Although part of me thinks that the cold thick sauce was meant to cool off the hot dough fresh out of the oven, since thats what I found myself doing. That being said I still give the food 5 stars. Reasonable price and nice portion size too.
The service was good. I think only one person was working (it was Labor Day) and if someone was helping them it would have been an easy 5 stars. I dont give them 4 stars as anything against them bc I worked a pizza place alone in Felton and it is very challenging to keep customers service at 5 stars in that situation. I do think they did the very best they could for us though, we were not the only customers there and they spoke respectfully to my father, ++. Only thing I would change for service is giving support to the employees bc they were doing their best multitasking.
There wasnt a lot of art or decor on the walls, no TV either. But it was very clean and organized for being such a small place. I did not check out their bathroom but they did have one available. After we left I looked at their pictures online and it makes me wonder if this place is sun downing? If they are PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS! ITS A GREAT PLACE! And if not I think its a good idea to spend a lil money on decor. The atmosphere could be boosted easily in one day with a trip to Ross or Marshalls.
One last note: More beer and wine would be cool. Maybe bc its in a semi-business park that they can only serve a lil bit of alcohol? Not sure but more beer and wine on the menu would be great.
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There was a lil family eating when we were leaving, seems like a nice lil spot for mom and dad to have a drink with the kids.
All in all its an easy 4.5 stars for a young man and his elderly father. Now that I know this is here next to my dads place I look forward to having more 'zones for lunch, not sure how late they are open but maybe we'll get some pies for dinner too. This seems like a place for locals by locals, its more personal than Pizza My Heart with the same if not better quality.
Go check em out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
If you are looking for delicious pizzas to enjoy with friends and family at a clean location and with very friendly and helpful staff, then Mangiamos Pizza is definitely the number one place to visit. The pizzas are great with plenty of toppings, a really flavorful sauce and a non-chewy crust, plus the fast service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this pizzeria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had their pizza twice and both times it's been excellent- the crust is perfection and the toppings and cheese spread evenly over the tasty sauce. Looking forward to trying out more pizzas in the future, as it's become a favourite when we're in the area.
We stopped in for pizza but walked out due to the rude and bizarre service. We greeted the woman at the counter and asked for a menu. She said, “They’re behind the tea,” which made no sense. We looked around confused, and she repeated it—never once offering to hand us a menu that was clearly hidden behind a row of beer bottles behind the counter.
Things only got worse from there. The final straw was the pizza maker chiming in with a few rude comments of his own. We left and won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Nice old school spot in Aptos. The pizza is nice, quite thin. I would say it's best to dine in so it stays piping hot. Staff is super friendly and cajz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Got a plain pizza. Be warned that the sauce is spicy. If you like thin, crispy crust, this pizza is for you.
Food: 3
Terrible pizza!!
Our third week, our third pizza. I had to call to tell them how good it was! 10/10 !!!! Perfect crunch, perfect amount of topping, and a pizza like no other.
Excellent pizza. The place smells wonderful and they make a great pizza to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Pizza, Fresh and heaps of flavor. We will be back for sure!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great pizza, done to perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Pizza
Delicious perfectly baked pizza nd decent prizes as well. Dining area always clean and staff very friendly!
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best pizzas I've ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pizza in Aptos! Friendly staff greet you as you walk in! Reasonable prices for the food and quality of food is great! Dinning room very big and kept clean! Definitely coming back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm impressed with my pepperoni pizza. Have to say it was delicious. The service was pretty good. Was greeted as I walked in. I will definetly be back with family
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