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    Manalu Italian Restaurant

    4.4 (705 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Parmesan
    RIchard L.

    Jointly celebrated one of my daughter's birthday as well as my own birthday by dining out at this restaurant a few weeks ago. We were a party of five adults and two children. Entrées selections included chicken Parmesan, mushroom ravioli pasta, mac & cheese (for the kids), a veal and brown sauce over pasta dish (I can't recall the name). One of the appetizers was calamari and it was delicious. Everybody felt that their entrées were very tasty. I did, however, notice that one of my chicken Parmesan fried chicken patties was overcooked and very tough and dry. Seating and service wasn't quite what I hoped for. We made a reservation and asked for a quiet alcove or a place in the restaurant someplace where it was quiet because some of in our group have hearing disabilities. I'm not sure what happened with this request, but we were seated in the main part of the restaurant and it was noisy as the dickens. Also, there was a 25-30 minute wait between the time we finished the appetizers and when the entrées arrived. Just a little too long for me. This is an outstanding Italian restaurant with excellent food and expensive prices to match. The bill was $373 plus a gratuity. I would definitely dine there again because the food is so good but only for a special occasion when I expected to spend a lot of $ for a dinner.

    Shrimp scampi
    Chastity C.

    This restaurant is fabulous! I ordered the shrimp scampi which was so flavorful! The ambience is very chic and elegant and wait staff is also very nice ! I will be returning !

    Courtney E.

    WOW. The Margherita pizza--holy freakin' moly. I would go back just for that. Perfectly crisp crust, fresh ingredients, and that classic flavor done so right. The bruschetta was also a win--super fresh tomatoes and great texture. We had a reservation but still ended up waiting longer than expected, and unfortunately, we were seated in the worst spot possible. Right by the kitchen, super loud, and people kept bumping into our table and the back of my chair. Not ideal for a relaxing meal. That said, the vodka pasta dish was solid--good flavor and the pasta was cooked just right. Our server was fine, nothing standout but got the job done. The tables are really close together, and I mean really close. I felt like I got to know the family next to us and their entire life story. Despite the seating situation, the food is absolutely worth the trip. Just maybe ask for a better table when you go!

    Bruschetta
    Amanda Z.

    I am a judgy person. I know this about me and Im not changing that about myself. That being said when I see a restaurant in an office park I immediately judge and lower my expectations. So color me surprised pulling up to Manalu on a Saturday and even though this place was buuuussssyyy we were sat immediately (Not without Marco who is apparently chef and owner throwing a little shade that we didnt have a reservation lol) As soon as we walked through the place we got a hint about why it was so busy it smelled amazing and the food did not disappoint we tried the bruschetta, alla vodka and chicken parmigiana (with angel hair pasta!) all were delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Pair this great food with the personal birthday songs with accordion accompaniment and this place is just a good time and perfect place to bring family with affordable prices

    Gerald H.

    Made a reservation here for a Saturday night at 7:00PM. Showed up about 10minutes before and checked in. Very busy place with a bar area and takeout, as well as outdoor seating under covered and tarp windows. With making a reservation, you'd think we would get a table or a booth. We were sat DIRECTLY in front of the kitchen door in a high traffic staff area. Waiters stopping right next to us, me getting bumped into repeatedly - lots of fun. Ordered Caprese and bruschetta as starters. Caprese was very good - but I would have liked ALOT more balsamic glaze with it. The Caprese wasn't seasoned much - but I helped it with the salt and pepper. The bruschetta was very good - would have had two more orders easily. The pizza pictured I didn't try - but if it tasted half as good as it looked - it would have been knockout. Ordered the chicken parm as an entree. Chicken was very good but the extra thin angel hair pasta was a miss for me. Would have rather had a rigatoni or penne. For dessert I went with the special limoncello cheesecake. It was good - but the alcohol in the limoncello was very forward in the flavor and make it overwhelmingly tart and abrasive. Overall great place - would return and tweak some things.

    Arpit D.

    The moment you walk in, you feel you're in Italy with the music and accordion player who walks between the tables. This place is clean, warm and inviting. Service is not only excellent, it's personal, including attention to every table by chef and owner Marco, his wife who manages the place and their daughter who supervises the seating and service. The food was awesome! We had the Vegetarian dishes: Fried zucchini for starters and eggplant with veggies, followed by Gnocchi al Pesto. Everything was absolutely delicious! They have a fire brick oven and offer gluten free pizza. Great spot for dates, couples looking for a pleasant, romantic evening in the heart of Frederick!

    Philly
    Jon S.

    I think that because they're rarely open for lunch time, the restaurant was packed! But the service and seating was still good time and minimal wait, reservation not totally necessary but I guess recommended. The food. The bread they bring out with the meal is pretty amazing, I'm guessing pizza dough that's baked cause it was great. The calamari was for appetizer, honest rating 2.5/5 it was just too chewy and had to work too hard for the calamari. I wouldn't order it again. The marinara was solid, but couldn't save the calamari. I got the Philly cheesesteak with fries. Fries were 2/5. Soggy and not hot. But also the portion was laughable, just 9 fries? Kinda lame. The cheesesteak was actually pretty great with the homemade bread. Honestly looked pretty lame, size wise, but it deceiving because it was so flat but had a decent amount of meat and cheese. Personally I think I would've like to have had grilled onions and green peppers (I should've asked about it) but the lettuce and tomato on it was okay but, not ideal on a hot sandwich. Still. I'd rate it a solid 4/5. The meat was tender and it was cheesy (could've used a little more cheese but it was good) and the homemade bread was great. The pizza was good, great dough and crust. Cooked perfect and tasted great 4/5 Overall, a nice feel to the restaurant, nice seating and arrangements the food was good, I'd be definitely be willing to go back again and try more of their stuff!! TLDR Calamari - don't get it Philly - tasty but could be better Pizza - pretty great! Definitely try!

    Caroline S.

    Good service. Delicious food and presentation. We ordered the ravioli de mare and the seafood special. I think their strengths are in pasta and seafood. The complimenatry soup and bread are nice as well. Light and flavorful. The bread is their seasoned pizza dough basically, i love the texture and flavor. We ordered a couple things to go. Eggplant parmesan and bolognese. I'm not used to seeing bilignese w creamy tomato sauce. I think I prefer eggplant parmesan elsewhere in this case. Complimentary birthday dessert. A first for me to get accordion along for the birthday song. Overall, it is definitely a gem italian restaurant to try. It is definitely a local favorite.

    Lemon tartufo
    Randi K.

    My first pick for Italian. The place our friends who live in Rockville pick to meet us when we meet up. The place where you ALWAYS say yes to the dessert menu! The staff is always attentive- your finished plate doesn't stand a chance of hanging out on the table for long... The pasta is fresh- from gnocchi to squid ink ravioli. I would say the only areas of improvement has been the sad Caesar salad that tastes like it came from a premade bag and the soup possibly suffers from sitting in a warmer all day. They have covered patio seating which is nice in the winter with the warmers. Make reservations weeks in advance for weekend dinners - it is no secret- everyone loves this place-

    Mike K.

    What a great place... This was a great dining experience. The restaurant has cool decor, friendly staff, and great food. I sat on the patio, which was really nice. The waiter was super attentive. I had the lobster bisk soup, which was delicious. For dinner, I had the veal parmesan, which was awesome - real veal, not just a patty - with angle hair pasta. Their bread was perfect - it came out hot, and the oil with the spices was the perfect mate to it. This is well worth the trip if you are in the area

    Contadina pasta, excellent!!

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    I heard during a wine class in Leesburg VA that Manalus allows for BYOB (Bring your own bottle) Is that still the case?

    Hello Lauren, yes you can, we have $15 a cork fee. Thank you !!!

    Hello, and Happy Holidays! Do you have a Catering Menu for Dec. 31st?

    Hello, and Happy Holidays to you too!! Yes we do have a Party Platter Menu, it is good for all year around. https://manaluitalianrestaurant.com/manalu-party-platters/… Read more

    What is included in your special Christmas carry out seven fishes menu? Deadline to order? Price? I…

    Hello, yes I know is not in the website. But if you go on the Facebook page you’ll find there with the price and everything listed on the menu you going to get with the price you’ll see on the bottom. For the deadline if it’s only one order you can… Read more

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    We met a friend here, each driving an hour and 15 minutes each, a midpoint between us. What a find…read more A Saturday afternoon found Pistarro's busy, but not overly so. It's retro with exposed brick walls and large screen televisions. Our server was very sweet, personable and professional. (I'm so sorry, I forgot her name.) We shared appetizers, calamari, fried perfectly along with eggplant Parmesan. Both winners. For entrees, I had the meatball hero, stuffed with well seasoned and sauced balls of deliciousness. My wife had the gyro served in three pieces of pita (on a taco stand). Not only spiced well, but NOT the usual mess with tzatziki sauce and cut chopped tomatoes spilling everywhere. Our friend had the salmon and he was impressed. For dessert it was gelato for two and I had the affogato. Sinful, the whipped cream seemed to have a little more sugar than normal, but it made the dessert that much more decadent. If you live in Frederick or are just passing through...recommended.

    Came here on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were sat at the pizza bar in plain view of…read morethe pizza making operations. Oddest part was while we sat there - there was a 2 top table free almost the whole time we were eating. So - we could have easily been waited on in a normal setting. Nice place overall - different areas to sit, outside dining, etc etc. Service however was atrocious. It may be the fact they don't have enough people in the wait staff, but our waitress was as absent as it gets. Asked for a refill, took forever - after ordering appetizer it would have been good to then put in our entree order - but wasn't until the pizza came out 25 min later that we could do that. Asked for bread, she remembered after our entrees came out 45min after ordered - 4 small cubes. You would think when you're struggling at waiting on a table, you'd try and make up for it. Pizza was good. We got a Margherita pizza - standard and fresh as we watched them make it. For my entree I got the penne vodka and added a meatball. Lol. No sauce on that meatball and it was cold. Flavor was good on entree. The next time the waitress came back I begged for the check - to which we paid and got out of there as "quick" as we could. Food 4/5 Service 1/5

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    Seems like a large space. We were surprised to see two ovens, so they must get busy.
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    Saturday evening dinner while in the area. Parked the next block over and walked in. We don't have…read morereservations but we were given a tip to come around 6:30pm for a table of 2. We took a table in the rear enclosed patio area near the bar. To start we ordered the meatball sliders. Two come with an order and they were good. I liked the toasted slider rolls, the tangy sauce and the spiciness of the meatball. Recommend cutting it in half to eat it without it flying out of the roll. Overall a good start. I ordered the gnocchi primavera which really wasn't in the traditional sense - as the vegetables were puréed together into an orange sauce. Had a good flavor and was served with burrata. Starters and entrees came out very close to each other which wasn't a bad thing. We also added a margherita pizza to share which looked weird - but tasted great. Nice crisp to the crust and thin. I usually think of a doughier crust with this kind of pizza but still good. Dessert was the fudge cake - rich in flavor, adding a coffee. Overall - would have loved to sit inside and get that experience but still good considering we didn't have a reservation. Our waiter - younger guy out back we good, though at times we leaned on the other bartender to help get refills.

    I think this is one of those places that people don't know about in downtown but a great spot with…read morea cozy outdoor seating in the back - the food is solid- I don't think the pasta is homemade but I enjoyed everything we ordered. We really enjoyed the Cristina pizza and refreshing orange crush! The bread is that crispy thin crust with a warm soft inside accompanied with homemade whipped butter. This is a great place for a weekend lunch or dinner.

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    For a lot of reasons, none of them allergy-related, I don't eat bread…read more 1. The table bread was served. It looked good, so i sampled. Oh my, that was really good bread. 2. The foot was presented well, and honestly was epic. The goal was a simple Italian meal, exceeded! The Ravoli was pronounced amazing! Spaghetti and meatballs were incredible (although if you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, it wasn't real Italian, there were no little hot dogs cut up in it). Overall, Il Porto made our places we will wander to again list. Great overall, and the bread, oh my.

    This was my second time visiting Il Porto, and I'm really glad I decided to give it another try…read more The first time I came, I honestly wasn't impressed and didn't think I'd return. But after hearing good things, I figured it deserved a second chance -- and this time it delivered. I ordered an apple martini, which was really tasty, and the fettuccine Alfredo with added chicken and shrimp. The dish initially came out with just shrimp, but when I mentioned the missing chicken, they handled it kindly and quickly. They let me keep my pasta and brought out a nicely grilled piece of chicken topped with Alfredo sauce. It ended up being very flavorful and satisfying. My friend ordered a sausage pasta dish and thoroughly enjoyed it -- he said it was very tasty. He also had two smoked old fashioneds and really liked them. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived, but it still had a cozy atmosphere. The only downside was that staff members were having a very loud conversation in the dining area, playing music, and even watching something on a phone at one point. Since there weren't many customers yet, it stood out more. I'd suggest maybe keeping that to a back area or lowering the volume while guests are dining. Overall though, this visit changed my mind. I would absolutely go back.

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    My friend, her boyfriend, and I had a wonderful dinner at Ricci! We were initially seated near the…read morepizza oven, which made things a little too toasty for our liking, but the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating and happily moved us to a more comfortable table. The meal started with some of the softest bread I've had in a long time. It was warm, fluffy, and perfect for dipping into the olive oil. We could have easily eaten an entire basket! My friend and I shared the filet mignon with whipped potatoes and asparagus. The steak was cooked beautifully, the potatoes practically melted in your mouth, and the asparagus spears were fresh and flavorful. We also split the seafood pasta, and the portion was enormous! Loaded with seafood and packed with flavor, it was just as impressive as the steak. My friend's bf got gluten free pasta-- they have gluten free options! My friend ordered an espresso martini, which was smooth, delicious, and the perfect complement to the meal. By the end of dinner, we were absolutely stuffed and couldn't even make room for dessert--which is probably the best sign of a satisfying meal. Great food, generous portions, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'd gladly return!

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    Such a gem, this place! I've driven by this corner leaving downtown MANY times and we finally had a…read moremoment to grab a meal. At Tempo Di Pasta, the food and staff were just amazing. Their pasta is made in house and it's deliciously fresh. Perfectly cooked. The ambiance was just a cool vibe. Food Pictured: Ravioli di Funghi (wild mushroom ravioli, tomatoes, fontina sauce, parmigiano (v)) Arrabbiata with Campanelle pasta (shrimp, spicy Pomodoro sauce, scallions, lemon bread crumbs) Bucatini Nero with squid ink (bucatini, calamari, octopus, shrimp, pomodoro sauce, calabrian peperoncino)...I ate it ALL and I'm still full. Bread to grab that sauce

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    Definitely a tucked away gem in Urbana! Just outside of downtown Frederick, Mangia E Bevi offers…read moreclassic Italian along with a few fantastic house dishes that will have this girl coming back for more! The crabmeat and shrimp salad is an absolute stand out! Massive chunks of lump crabmeat and huge colossal Shrimps ! Served with a very light vinaigrette. Makes a great main or shared as an appetizer. They also have porcini rice balls and bada bing shrimp, both are delectable and a favorite of the hubs! Their personal 10" pizzas are thin crust and wonderful. We had a prosciutto pizza and the white pizza which was perfectly garlicky Also, don't forget the house made lemon cello sunrise cocktails to go! And order yourself some bread... don't skimp. Get the loaf!

    Honestly super underwhelming. Agree with the others that have rated the place as mid. It's hidden…read morein urbana that's before all the new developments. Cute outdoor patio and that could be a nice space. The inside is normally decorated restaurant space. The service wasn't too bad, attentive at first and then she disappeared for 10 min and then took our orders. Afterward she didn't even bother to ask how the food was, if she did I would've told her how disappointed I was with the dish that was recommended as, "oh you can't go wrong with eggplant parm! It's great!" Needless to say that it was an overpriced mush of a dish. There was no texture to the dish. At first sight it looked like a generous helping of food, about 6 pieces of eggplant with spaghetti. However, there was no texture to the deep fried eggplant, no crunch, no flavor, disappointing. Spaghetti was normal, nothing special. The pizza. Not shown, was also disappointing. There's so many other better options close by, prob won't come back.

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    I had a great first experience at Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe. From the moment we walked in, we were…read moreinstantly greeted by the staff, which made us feel very welcome! The place itself has a really cozy vibe--dim lighting, colorful décor, and everything was clean and well put together. We ordered a medium pizza, half pepperoni and half cheese, along with wings, all for a very reasonable price--and it was absolutely worth it. The pizza quality was outstanding: crispy crust with a slight char from the wood-fired oven that really elevated the flavor and it just tasted really fresh compared to a lot of other places I've tried. During our visit, Linda came by while we were eating and was incredibly friendly, polite, and charismatic. She made sure we had everything we needed and created a very warm, welcoming experience. You could tell she cares about the customers and the people she works with! Overall, everything--from the food to the atmosphere to the people--was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back again!

    Recently visited Laurienzo to meet a friend. Very impressive pizza: flavorful and larger with a…read morevariety of toppings. At around noon on a Wednesday the place was empty but already filling up. Service excellent and friendly. If this weren't so far up the Rockville/270 corridor I'd be ordering frequently and I think this would be competitive if they opened a branch a bit closer in. Will visit again for sure and this is a great stop if you're headed out to Frederick or in from there.

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