Mangia e Bevi
$$$ • Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza
Hours:
4857 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 804-2400
About Mangia e Bevi
Customers' Favorites
Prosciutto Flatbread
Octopus Carpaccio
Meatballs
Mangia e Bevi Reviews
Ratings
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 11PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4PM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 4PM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 4 - 10PM |
Mangia e Bevi is a warm and welcoming restaurant that offers a flavorful and well-made menu. The staff, including servers like Ernesto and Chiara, provide friendly, attentive, and quick service, making guests feel like part of the family. The owner and his wife are also friendly and welcoming, adding to the inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for Christmas, creating a festive vibe that enhances the dining experience.
The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, such as fried calamari, meatballs, vodka chicken parm, spicy rigatoni, and the ribeye special. Starters like Stracciatella and Clams Casino are highly recommended, and the bread basket with focaccia, San Marzano tomato, sliced olive, and flatbread is a pleasant surprise. Main courses like Penne Bolognese and Short Rib pasta are cooked to a nice chew and rich in flavor. Desserts, including pumpkin cheesecake, are baked to perfection and highly praised.
The drinks, especially the Cosmo's and coconut cocktail, are excellent. The restaurant's ambiance is lively, often busy, with a great crowd and a NYC vibe. Whether dining at the bar or a table, guests consistently enjoy outstanding food, exceptional service, and a clean, festive environment, making Mangia e Bevi a highly recommended spot.