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Mandina's

3.5 (124 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Salad, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Only 12 shrimp the size of popcorn shrimp on the Fried Shrimp Platter.

I regularly eat here, but tonight I have to complain. I usually order a soft drink, but tonight I ordered a glass of water. It tasted AWFUL. Mandina's has had this problem with their drinking water for YEARS, and they don't do anything to correct it. I know several other people who have had this same complaint over the years -- the water tastes like it came from a sewer. There is something REALLY WRONG here, as even water from a faucet doesn't taste like this. I cannot believe that the owner is not aware of it (because multiple people have complained about it), and I further can't believe that they continue to serve nasty tasting water to their customers. How about installing a filter?? Additionally, I ordered a Fried Shrimp Platter, which is about $21. It comes with only fries -- no salad. I'm not talking about a kid's meal. I'm talking about a shrimp platter. This platter came with 12 popcorn shrimp. Seriously?? I have never been to a reputable restaurant where the shrimp platter didn't come with a dozen good-sized butterflied shrimp with tails on. These of course were too small to even butterfly. If they were going to serve shrimp this size, they should have put 36 of them on the platter. Check out the photo (which actually makes them look larger than they were). They should be ashamed to serve something like this.

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Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria - Tiramasu cake, perfect end to my lunch. I need to walk another 10k steps

Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.3(209 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

Stopped in last night after class to pick up a short rib plate to go; it was super cold and I was…read moreglad to get back into my warm truck, but man-oh-man was that a tough drive with the amazing smells from the to-go box wafting through the cab! I had planned to have it for lunch the next day, taking time to crisp the edges in the air fryer before devouring the source of those smells - but alas, it was too great a temptation and I tried a small piece when I got home. Small, meaning like TWO OUNCES that had fallen apart from the main rib into the mound of pasta and chunky red sauce. Sliced garlic, chunky tomatoes, and the essence of beef all through it made for a pretty tasty side dish that I ended up giving to Tiff. I was saving room for the MEAT. So, that little piece that dropped off to tempt me was eaten and savored. It was soooo good. Still, I managed to save the rest of the rib for lunch the next day - I crisped that beautiful short rib up, as promised, and shared the pasta with Tiff - we had a delicious meal and both gave thanks for the food, for Leo and for Ashleigh, the awesome server who packaged the boxes up so beautifully and made sure we were well taken care of even though we took it home. Looking forward to my next visit to Leo's - short rib pizza anyone???

Excellent Italian food. Also my husband loves the mussels…read more We always have a great experience!

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Margherita pizza, Yumdilisious

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Del Porto Ristorante - Such a great light dish! So refreshing!

Del Porto Ristorante

4.2(170 reviews)
5.6 mi
•$$$

Del Porto is in the top 3 when it comes to my Wife and I's favorite, but also best and most…read moreconsistent restaurants in Louisiana. I typically go here every year for my birthday and then we typically make it back another time or two throughout the year. I always get the pork chop, as you can tell from the photos I uploaded which are all from different visits. The menu here is always changing which can sometimes be a bad thing however, all the new items and different preparations of the main stays are always delicious. The only bad thing about a menu that changes is your favorite dish may not always be available. Luckily, at this place trying something new typically pays off. I have only gotten something other than pork chop once and it was a braised beef dish, which was great. My Wife typically gets a pasta dish which is always fantastic. We typically try a new app or two along with a salad. Their salads are always changing but the flavor combinations they come up with are awesome. We had a salad one time with Gorgonzola, apple, shallot, candied pecans and a vinaigrette that was one of the best salads we ever had. Their desserts also change and some of them are seasonal. One visit they had a pistachio cheesecake available, which was 10/10. Last year their seasonal sorbet was muscadine, also 10/10. Their wine selection is great and the service is always the best! Food critics typically say a restaurant that gets a 9 out of 10 or higher is worth more than an hour long wait or drive that is a few hours. This place hits that mark for my Wife and I.

The food and service is always top notch, I have never had anything I didn't like there. Always…read moregreat for special occasions and for just a date nite. The waiters are always on top of everything. I can't say enough about the staff, they are always there to be of service.

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Del Porto Ristorante - Del Porto dining room and bar area.

Del Porto dining room and bar area.

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Pork loin panini

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Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5(75 reviews)
5.6 mi

This was my first time back to marcello's in a couple of years. My first time there, my impression…read morewas "fine dining priced with okay food". I ordered the short ribs and felt it was tender... but dried out. So I hadn't gone back. Well I met friends for a "supper club" we created and my opinion was completely changed. I would give them 5/5 stars now. The best part of the night was great service lead by Ms. Sydney. She understood the menu, gave recommendations and clear explanations of how items were prepared, and was quick with a joke! I literally almost spit my water out laughing at one point!!! The wine selection was amazing and paired well with the entrees ordered. I have to give a disclaimer that, at our table was the person that distributed the liquor.... So he knew what bottles were the ones we had to have with our meals. The mixed drinks were great too. I had an espresso martini, but also tasted my friends's sazeracs and old fashions. All were great! I was pleasantly surprised when the bill came as we ordered several appetizers, drinks, bottles of wine, and dessert! My bill was way less than I anticipated given the amount that we ordered! I'd def come back and I'd probably request being put In Sydney's section!

We reserved a table for our anniversary, when we arrived we were promptly seated at a table already…read moreset for 2. The atmosphere here is cozy, and romantic, although rather loud when there are even just several tables filled. The service was great throughout our meal. The food was excellent, we started with craft cocktails and wine, and for an app we had the whipped ricotta - yum! For our entrees we went with the braised beef short rib with saffron risotto, and he had the duck cheek. Then ended with a cannoli and house made tiramisu. Everything was well done and delightful! Highly recommend for your next date night!

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Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Dining area

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4.1(142 reviews)
5.8 mi
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Outstanding food, atmosphere and service! I was a little worried when I visited with a group of…read moregirlfriends. I'm gluten-intolerant and thought the menu would be pasta, pasta and more pasta. Not the case! Our server, Shelby, helped me find a few really good choices and I went with the fish and grits (called something else on the menu). It was outstanding. Rich but not too rich. Large enough portion that I took half home. One friend had the fried chicken and raved about it. (Order early because it takes time.) Another had fried cheese ravioli Several had the Mac and cheese and everybody raved about their dishes. Took home some seafood-stuffed cornbread for my husband. The atmosphere adds to the experience. It's right in the heart of Historic Downtown Covington at the trailhead with huge windows and natural light. Really lovely! They were crowded (on a Tuesday night) but the service was great and the owner popped by several times to check that everything was okay. Already planning a return trip with my husband!

Have you ever eaten something that makes you stop talking and just simply start moaning??? There…read morewere sounds coming out of me like Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally!! AMAZING, comforting, flavorful, and honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while! Blake was our waiter and we absolutely loved his attention to detail and prompt service!

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The dining room at DiCristina's in Covington

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3.5(130 reviews)
3.2 mi
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Had the lost amazing time at thos restaurant while chaperoning this HOCO krewe. From the Italian…read moremargarita to the appetizer amd entree, everything was amazing. I'm assuming the teens loved their cause I didn't hear any complaints. Thank you for your hospitality in the red room and sitting us nearby to watch over them.

This was my third visit, and unfortunately, my third disappointment. I genuinely want to like this…read morerestaurant its location and ambiance are great, but that's not enough to justify a "fine dining" experience. We were seated at a table with a dirty linen and had to help replace it. After that, we waited about 20 minutes without any acknowledgment from a server. Throughout the evening, we repeatedly had to flag someone down just to order, request bread, and get refills. The hostesses were the only consistently attentive part of the experience. The food was mediocre at best. The meatballs were bland, the eggplant was decent but the shrimp had an off aftertaste, and the Caesar salad was average. The redfish entrée was the most concerning STRONG fishy smell and taste, and appeared improperly cleaned. It took over 1.5 hours just to receive it. Service recovery was minimal by the "manager" Our concerns were brushed off, and while the dish was removed from the bill, there was no real effort to address the experience. At this price point, both the food and service should meet a much higher standard. It feels like this restaurant is relying on its location and atmosphere rather than delivering a quality dining experience. Sad!

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Nuvolari's Ristorante - 36 hour chuck steak

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