Popped in for dinner last week with my family.The food and service were really great!!! Our server was really knowledgeable and friendly. The manager Jake came by to check in and was so warm and friendly. Being new to the area he went way out of his way to make us feel welcome. What a great neighborhood spot!!! We will be back for sure. read more

Really delicious from start to finish. I felt unsure when we realized you ordered at the counter vs being served at a table but I was genuinely impressed. Delicious focaccia to start us off, followed by a vibrant Italian salad. Our entrees came out so fast and I enjoyed both of the pastas we ordered. They have ample seating both in and out door. There is a parking lot attached but can get busy and hard to find a spot on a busy night. Easy to find and service was great. Our order was perfect and we took some to go because the portions were a good size. They have desserts and coffee as well which we did not try on this visit but it was a nice to have. Definitely a new favorite spot for us! read more

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This is great Italian eatery for a family outing. I often stop here when I am between pick ups and drop offs and it satisfies for a dinner option. We almost always pack a to go plate for tomorrow. What I like the most about here is the logistics, service, and food gets better with time. read more

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Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Mandarin offers approachable Italian dishes with generally good flavor and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu covers a wide range of classics. Portion sizes lean modest for the price point. The complimentary focaccia with oil and herbs adds to the overall experience. Service is efficient, and the dining room is clean and family‑friendly. What we had: Chopped Salad - A good tasting salad, but for $16 there was not a lot of salad. It has only two cubes of salami on it but lots of artichoke hearts and cheese. Garlic Bread - really lacked any butter/garlic, but nice and crunchy but $9 for four pieces was a little too much. I would stick with free focacio bread (they offered to bring us more) Lunette Modo Mio - enjoyed the dish but it is supposed to be stuff with meat and cheese - not sure I ever saw any meat. It has a nice cream sauce. Chicken Menichino - a small cripsy chicken breast topped with goat cheese - great taste. Has a side of pasta. We chose the red sauce and it tasted like a homemade sauce Pros: * Overall - Good overall flavor across most entrées and sides * Complimentary focaccia bread - seasoned oil plate is a nice addition - balsamic is available to add to it * Service - Friendly, efficient service and a comfortable dining environment - all the staff were friendly. All the food came out quickly, We did not have time to finish the breads before our food arrived. * Offerings - Wide selection of Italian dishes suitable for different preferences Cons: * Portion sizes feel small relative to the pricing * Garlic bread with mozzarella ($9) includes only four pieces and has minimal garlic butter I give Mandola's a 5 for flavor but a 3 for price to portion Ratio. Mandola's Italian Kitchen delivers a very pleasant dining experience with solid flavors and attentive service, making it a reliable choice for casual Italian meals in the Mandarin area. read more

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Lovely little spot that was not really in my radar. While out shopping with a friend she suggested this place for lunch and boy it did not disappoint. When I entered I was immediately greeted by. A server who explained the pressing process. Everyone was soooo friendly. They brought out warm focaccia with herb oil. It was very delicious. I ordered the shrimp stuffed crab with pasta was amazing. I will definitely be visiting here again. read more

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I've visited here now three times. Before write a review of a bad experience I usually like to try it again to make sure it isn't a one off. Unfortunately this still doesn't hit the mark for me. Food--5/10. The dishes offered here make me want to like this place so bad. Italian food that isn't just the Spaghetti Marinara or Fettuccine Alfredo or Chicken Parmesan definitely gets my attention. Unfortunately the quality just misses the mark. The fettuccine noodles were very past al dente and the chicken was barely warm when served and definitely sat around too long. The flavors were nice on the chicken and the pasta but the temperature and texture left a good deal to be desired. Service--4/10. On this visit the bread was so rock hard but when I tried to ask for some fresh bread (which is supposed to be always available) the dining room staff just kept walking by. It's important to know this is order at the counter and they deliver your food to your table, but they have staff in the dining room to assist with any needs. That being said flagging someone down can be challenging. The dining area was only five other tables and I couldn't get any assistance. The tables were kept cleared as people left and they take your order quick enough at the counter but the food took some time to arrive and when you can't get anything other than a hockey puck of bread, you notice that delay even more. Atmosphere--8/10. While an atmosphere is great for a pleasant dining experience, when everything else is off the mark the environment can't redeem poor food and service. Cute and quaint decor but it looses something when the main dining area is a bit crowded with the tables. read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Chicken Menichino - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I had the pleasure of visiting Mandola's, and I have to say--this place truly exceeded expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service stood out. The manager, Obet, was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made sure our first experience felt smooth and enjoyable. That level of hospitality is rare, and it set the tone right away. The food came out quickly, which is always a plus, but what really impressed me was the quality. The focaccia bread was absolutely phenomenal--fresh, soft, and full of flavor. Paired with the oil and butter, which were both delicious, it was the perfect start to the meal. The highlight, though, was the Alfredo sauce with the salmon. It was rich, well-balanced, and easily one of the best combinations I've had in a long time. You can tell there's real attention to detail in the kitchen. Honestly, I feel like Mandola's is underrated. Right now, I would confidently say it stands above many other Italian restaurants in the area. The combination of great service, fast turnaround, and genuinely high-quality food makes it a place worth coming back to. Highly recommended--especially if you appreciate both flavor and a great overall experience. Also price for two people was only 35 dollars. read more

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Great open airy fun place. You feel like you're outside.:) easy to order. The decor tastefully done . Loved the red and green chairs. Now for the good ...yum. The dirty pig panini was big and filled with flavor. The pizza was a thinner crust and had an abundant amount of toppings. I selected mushrooms and meatballs. The bakery to die for. Gelato, cannolis & rainbow cookies.. I didn't want to stop eating. Make it a point to visit Mandolas read more

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The food was delicious!! You order at the counter and you can take a menu to an empty table to take your time deciding. The veggie panini was too messy for me to eat like a sandwich as the veggies fell out, but was delicious using a fork and knife. Hubby declared the chicken parm 10/10. They bring everyone a small plate of warm bread and dipping oil with herbs. The French fries were top notch, potato with crisp. We would definitely return!! Clean, friendly staff, self serve soda, tea. read more

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Wow wow wow is all I can say! The food was amazing! Just to warn everyone you have to order at the counter unless you sit at the bar. Bartender this morning was super friendly and was telling about how all the food is made fresh in house. My wife had pepperoni and basil pizza (lunch special with soup or salad) that was so very good very thin crust! We also had an order of mozzarella sticks, so hot and cheesy! The marinara sauce was also very good 10/10! Now for the show stopper! I had the chicken parmigiana! I consider myself an expert on this particular meal. I have eaten it all over this country and in many others! This chicken parmigiana is top 5 all time! I would rate it a 4.76 out of 5. As for the ambiance the open seating area gives off cafeteria atmosphere, not in a bad way just very open! The bar was lit a little darker but still very inviting. They have great happy hour deals too from 3-6! We didn't get the bartenders name but she was so sweet and welcoming and informative of the menu. Adam, who I think is a manager, was there when they first opened (we got there as soon as they opened) and he was awesome and welcoming as well. For my score it will get a 4.45 out of five for the whole restaurant! Will be back again and soon! read more

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Went with a large group of friends. The food was good and reasonably priced. i would definitely go there again.

Cute Italian family friendly restaurant in Mandarin. Fresh houses made Italian dishes hit the spot for lunch or dinner. The friendly and fast service was a welcome change to other places we've tried recently. We stopped in for lunch and I ordered white pizza and mista house salad my husband had soup and sandwich. Bread service was fresh and warm. Everything was very good. They're beverage station had soda and fresh brewed iced tea (sweet and unsweetened). We'll be back and next time we want to try their gelato! read more

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Great place to take the kids. It's welcoming, bright and airy, and has a fun atmosphere. You order at the register, seat yourself, and they bring the food out to you. If you're taking home leftovers like we did, the to go boxes are by the drink fountain. It's mostly self serve outside of them bringing you your food. My kids loved the gelato. They were excited to try all the flavors. The dinner meal/food was salty. Overall, great family restaurant. Very welcoming. The staff is just wonderful! We'd most definitely go back for dessert! read more

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Amazing food. Owner was serving us. They were so happy to serve us. We'll definitely be coming back a lot. This place rocks.

Mandola's is a favorite of ours for consistently delicious Italian with home cooked comfort food taste. The atmosphere is elevated with tables large enough to allow you to relax and enjoy your meal. The Mista salad is one of my favorites and is always fresh, cold and crisp! Tonight, we had the pleasure of meeting Jake, the Manager and had a very nice conversation with him. He definitely has a knack for hospitality and making customers feel welcomed. read more

The food is great! Not five star amazing, but very good. It's kind of an interesting restaurant. You go to a counter and order your food kind of like fast food. However, they deliver the food to your table and it is always fresh. We have eaten here several times now and we will continue to go there. They have daily specials and their food is reasonably priced. They have an in-house bakery with fresh cannolis, and everything else you would expect in an Italian restaurant . The only reason I didn't give it five stars is it has the fast food kind of vibe. read more

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Dani and Yakima and Jake were fantastic!!!!!!!!! Food was great atmosphere was great! Thank you so much for a great birthday celebration.!!!!!!! read more

While driving through Mandarin today looking for a place for a late lunch, the wife and I found this gem. The hostess took our orders from a broad menu of Italian dishes. The food came paced well first our large Cesars salad that had a perfect Cesars dressing, not creamy and delicious bread and olive oil. Wife had a medium sausage and mushroom pizza that looked delicious and loaded with toppings. I had a delicious Italian sandwich on a perfect roll with mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, ham, salami and prosciutto...perfectly done. Finished up with a gelato. Will visit again and very happy with our choice for our lunch. read more

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Walking in the door and being greeted by the sweetest hostess who explained everything about the restaurant and what to expect from our experience really set the tone. The young man at the register taking our order continued the positive attitude, allowing us to take our time, ask questions, and make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. The food runner delivered some amazing bread service with dipping oil and seasoning and then shortly after brought out of dinner. The food was absolutely delicious. The kids got gelati with their kids meals so us adults ordered some coffee and pieces of cake for the road. Everyone was soooo nice. We don't live close but we will for sure be coming back even if we have to drive there distance just to eat there with no other plans in the area!! read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Chicken with lemon and goat cheese and a side of fettuccine. - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Down and Dirty: friendly service, fair prices and decent food Food: ordered the pizza, lasagna and chicken piccata. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The chicken dish had the pasta separate from the chicken and the pasta had red sauce which was weird to me. Every time I have ever had this dish, the chicken is on the pasta and the sauce is poured over both chicken and pasta and red sauce isn't anywhere on the dish. The flavor of both items was good, just not what I expected. Atmosphere: laid back order at the window find a seat kinda of place. They bring your food to your table once ready. There is a bar with beer and wine options and a desert bar with different gelato and pastries. Service: friendly and efficient read more

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Love this place. Order at the bar or order to sit. Yummy food. Great service Entrees and desserts do not disappoint. read more

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Love this place! You get free bread and dipping oil. Entrees are so good. Free gelato with kids meal

What a great place to eat! Authentic home made cuisine. The food, service, music selection and atmosphere is outstanding. One of the managers Brandon went around and greeted everyone making sure everything was great, and it was. Super nice gentleman, had a great conversation. Nice job. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

My heart was broke on my recent visit. I order the same things every time I come here. Cheese raviolis, buttered noodles kids meals and a cannoli. It's always the best in my opinion. I don't know what was happening, or if something changed or if it was an off day but ravioli was closer to chef boyardee, the cheese was cooked out of them, sauce was watery, the cannoli filling was runny, it had chocolate chips mixed in it which it never has before, that's why they are my favorite place for them, the kids gelato cups are always small which is fine because my kid doesn't need more than that as it is but what he got in it was a tasting size compared to the cup size. The oil they put on the tables is always delicious but this time there was minimal seasonings and it was a minority of oil on a plate. Everyone that works there is always so nice and friendly and that did not change but it felt like cost cutting at customer expense. I come here enough to know better so I will be back in hopes that this was a weird experience and I didn't just lose my favorite Italian spot. read more

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I love this place. Fast, consistent service and incredible food with the best vibes. Been here more than any restaurant in the area with my boyfriend and we love it. The margherita pizza is one of our favorites. read more

We had an amazing dinner and evening after a special family event. The staff at Mandolas went far above and beyond expectations to make sure our large party was seated together and provided excellent service and good! Will definitely be back! read more

We just love it at Mandolas! Staff are always so pleasant and we love the open kitchen concept! Food is always divine and comes out pipping hot! We love the garlic bread and olive oil dip that they start with! It is just so tasty! This restaurant is huge and has so much seating available! It is a great family friendly restaurant! We 100% we will be back! read more

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Lunch for 3, dad, mom and kid. Dad: Spaghetti and meat ball 1/2 order Mom: Vegetarian panini 1/2 order Kid: cheese pizza Everything is made from scratch. Fresh tomato sauce, fresh meatballs (not packaged ones). Mom and dad chose a cup of soup that came with the lunch order. Minestrone soup is also cooked from scratch. Excellent. They brought out freshly baked bread and olive oil with a dash of Italian herb. Home made melted mozzarella cheese is awesome inside the panini. The kid got a cup of ice cream that came with the cheese pizza order. So cool. Great value for the money. Great food. Great music. Strongly recommend. read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Wonderful lunch special that is so much food! I upgraded to gluten free pasta and added prosciutto, mushrooms and peas to my pasta. This was my first time in and I was treated to a sample of dessert after my meal. All the staff are warm and welcoming. You order at the counter and they bring you the food, however with the hospitality you don't miss having a dedicated waiter. It's cute inside, heavily themed with a family and casual atmosphere. Try it out for a family meal or bite to eat with friends. read more

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Really great and authentic food, service was great. The alfredo was perfect, the pizza was great, gelato was so good.

Amazing food and service (Thanks Adriana!! ). Had the chicken piccata w Fettuccine. Warning!! Only come here if you are craving REAL Italian cooking. Hidden Gem!! read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Chicken Piccata (minus capers per my request) and Fettuccine Alfredo. - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

It was our first time there today, but won't be our last! The three boys love their food and gelato that came with the kids meals and my sister and I enjoyed everything, but the bruschetta and eggplant parm were especially tasty. Jake, the new guy, was super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of, but honestly, all of the staff were attentive and kind. It was very clean, very friendly and we can't wait to come back! read more

Bright, welcoming family spot. You order at the register, seat yourself, and they bring your food out. Kids loved the gelato, excited to try every flavor. Dinner was a little salty, but overall a solid family experience. Staff is great, dessert is worth coming back for. read more

Mandalas is a very clean and well run casual Italian place, that I really want to like, but sadly it falls short. The lunch menu offers good value, but execution is not there. The croutons in the ice cold Caesar salad were hard as rocks, though the dressing was lemony and bright. The pizza crust was thin with a very nice sauce, but it was undercooked with way too much flop. And while the foccaia on my first visit was fresh, this time it was stale and the herbatious olive oil for dipping was over salted. The service was very efficient, and the friendly manager stopped by to ensure that I was happy. A nice spot but execution was just not there. read more

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Love going to Mandolas Italian Kitchen the service is always top notch they are so attentive. The food is delish! So many great options. I love that we can always go as a big group and they are accommodating! read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Chicken piccata with fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Very authentic. The bread was excellent I had the mandolin hero lunch cane with a cup of minestrone the soup was just the right spice. The sandwich was perfect will definitely come back. read more

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Awww have to update my review after this last lunch there, it was so sad :( Me and my lil one came in for lunch, we got the grilled chicken and veggie lunch with minestrone soup for me, kids cheese pizza. For the pros: loved the kids meal came with a drink and a scoop of gelato and her pizza was pretty good! Cons: my whole meal, Starting with the soup, it tasted so watery, like they had added water to stretch normal soup, no flavor I added salt and parm to try to help it out, but no rich, tomato flavor at all. Then my grilled chicken was a measly portion of chicken that was grilled to death, so tough I could barely cut thru it with my butter knife, I did like the grilled veggies particularly the roasted red peppers I tried to use them to help the chicken get down, just a miss all around for my lunch. read more

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Excellent Food. Great bakery. Tastes home made. Not like a quicky chain restaurant. Counter service but wait staff very friendly.

I wish I had photos of all the food my wife and I got but sadly, we ate it. This place was so effin' good. Service was awesome. The inside aesthetic was dope (I love an observable kitchen). Very reasonable prices. And the food... Please check it out. read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville - Cappuccino with pignoli cookie - Italian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I was out running errands and heard good things about this place so I stopped in for lunch. Excellent decision. I had a hard time picking what I wanted because everything looked delish. I ended up choosing a meatball panino and went with a side of fries. Fries felt like a weird choice (they're the default side) but they were very yummy. And the meatball panino - that's amore. I would say the best meatball sandwich I've had in Jax. It came on a "rustic bun" - I would have preferred it in more of a sub type sandwich bread but it was still great. I liked the bread itself, but I think it wasn't the best match for the meatballs. These meatballs are well seasoned, cooked to perfection and the sauce is pretty dang good, all alongside the delicious melty cheese. While I waited for my food, they brought over bread and dipping oil. That was unexpected. I definitely maxed out on carbs this day because I ate a lot of that bread. And a lot of that delicious olive oil. And with a dessert case like this, you really have to try *something*. I went with gelato. Stracciatella - which you don't see often in this part of the country. Very good! A little pricey I felt. But sometimes the indulgence is worth it. It is a pretty typical fast casual place with counter service and I thought very cute Italian decor. There are tons of tables inside and out, and you're not on top of other tables. Every worker I interacted with was very nice and pleasant. I will go back again for sure. A few more menu items I'm dying to try. And so many desserts! Definitely recommend stopping in! read more

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