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Mangiamo Gelato

4.8 (44 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Doug T.

Located inside Midtown Eats which has several restaurants to eat at food court style. So you can come here to eat a meal first then have some gelato afterwards. Free parking at either of the two condo towers they just built. The open seating is basically a food court but very festive especially if they have the live music at the bar at the same time We were staying nearby and wanted a sweet treat after dinner. Gelato sounded like the perfect dessert. Mangiamo has lusciously creamy gelato and it did not disappoint. Get the double scoop... its worth it

Dan A.

First visit to Mangiamo Gelato in Midtown Eats. They are the unit closest to Liona Street. Gelato is a nice alternative to other frozen dairy desserts as we approach the Hawaiian Summer. I like them all; ice cream, soft serve, frozen custard... as well as gelato. I got the two scoop cup with Yuzu Sorbetto and Vanilla Bean Gelato. It made for a good contrast - tart and sweet. I've had similar or better vanilla gelato - Mangiamo's was excellent. The real MVP was the yuzu sorbetto. Super refreshing, bit tart. They are open 1130a on weekdays; 1100a on the weekends. Close at 830p, Sundays thru Thursdays...930p on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Irene M.

Let's eat gelato... Well that's what Mangiamo Gelato means and what better name than that lol! You can find them in the new Midtown Eats on Ke'eaumoku Street which is nice new food court setting with lots of seating and restrooms as well. After meeting up with Nadine C, Gail U, and Jackie K for lunch it got to the afternoon and even indoors with air conditioning it does get quite hot or maybe it's because of my lunch the cravings for some sweet treat was definitely there. I was quite impressed with their selection at this tiny corner spot with flavors like Kona Coffee to several Vegan and Dairy free options as well but I decided on "Staff Favorites" and why not as they sure came up with some creative choices as "Gelato Parfait" was the one with Honey Hawaiian Yogurt base topped with granola and honey drizzle was the best combination and I really enjoyed it. Love the options Midtown Eats has and as it's all credit card no cash at all come give them a visit as getting something so delicious and special is found just here. Thank you!

Gail U.

First time ordering from here. It's the last counter closest to the restrooms. They have the restroom codes printed on a sheet of paper on the side of their counter. They let you taste a flavor before purchasing. I decided to order two scoops per the woman's recommendation. My cup had mango on the bottom and Thai tea on top. Reasonably priced, delicious and just the right amount for an after lunch dessert. I'd definitely order from here again.

Ube, Thai tea, Hawaiian honey yogurt, and condensed milk ice cream.
Rosie P.

Came back for like my 10th time and the other reviewers weren't lying, once you come here once you'll want to keep coming back. The Thai tea and Hawaiian honey yogurt are my go-to combo!! Samples are offered if you are unsure of what you want! You'll understand the rave once you try this place.

Ube and black sesame was soooo
Catherine W.

Good way to end the dinner at midtown eats. I have only tried 2 flavors: black sesame and ube. Black sesame was soooo good i like that there are still bits of sesame inside. I couldn't taste the ube much but I guess it's because black sesame overpowered it. Friendly service they let you sample.

Black sesame & Kona coffee
Chris Y.

Get your gelato from Mangiamo Gelato at Midtown Eats! Been dying to try this gelateria since my initial visit to Midtown Eats. So glad we finally did as we're hooked now lol. It's located at the mauka end, last counter when entering Midtown Eats parking lot entrance. My fellow gelato lover craved black sesame and was very delighted with her choice. I've ordered Kona coffee and green tea, both great choices. Will be back to try the Hawaiian honey yogurt. Service is prompt and friendly. Stop by and get some great gelato!

Tin Lung C.

Manual Gelato is one of the many stores inside the new food-hall at the Park. They are located all the way in the back right before the bathroom. They have many selections, you can sample them before your purchase. The staffs are friendly. After having dinner at the food hall, it is perfect to enjoy a gelato!

"Single scoop" - Black sesame (L), Thai tea (R)
Rod U.

How to order. Follow along if you can: - Keiki size equals one scoop. - One scoop equals two scoops of your choice. - Two scoops equals three scoops of your choice. Got it? Very good gelato. Not Italy good but US good. The fior di latte has the pronounced flavor of cow juice, errrr, milk and cream that is the backbone to their offerings. Sweetness is controlled. The Thai coffee would seriously taste like a creamy Thai coffee with the included bitterness. The black sesame, earthy undertones finishing with a rich tahini aroma and roundness. Inexpensive ($6.50 for "one scoop"). Unfortunately, no cones or even a pizzelle for garnish. Friendly service with lots of free samples. A good finish for a meal at this food hall.

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Nadine C.

Dessert in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located at the new Food Hall called Midtown Eats on the ground level of the Park on Keeaumoku, Mangiamo Gelato is a winner for me! They had SIX dairy-free flavors that I needed to try, so, I visited twice... and got three flavors each day! The "double scoop" serving gets you up to three different flavors for (what I think is) the best deal. My first round included guava, Lilikoi, and chocolate Sorbetto flavors! My second round consisted of yuzu, mango, and li hing pineapple flavors! It's really challenging to select a favorite flavor, so please don't ask me! Haha! Service is always cheerful and friendly! The staff must be very popular because they're the closest to the restrooms! Everyone must pass by this vendor when they go to wash their hands! Plus, their location is next to the Liona Street entrance. Come and see the other creative flavors... like Strawberry Cheesecake... our church secretary really liked it! I also appreciate the free parking. Later, the free parking will be limited to 2 hours. The 3rd hour of parking will just be $1.00. Thanks for the air-conditioned, clean, safe, and well-lit environment! I've brought several friends here and they've all enjoyed this place!

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Angel H.

This place has some of the best gelato. We tried it out after dinner at Soul Chicken. A single scoop with 2 flavors is $6.50. We got two of those. One with pineapple li-hing and mango sorbetto. The other with black sesame and Hawaiian honey yogurt. I also sampled their Thai tea and lilikoi. They were all delicious. I had a hard time deciding on which flavors to get. I'm happy with the flavors that we got. Definitely get the Hawaiian honey yogurt. It's my favorite. The guy helping us behind the counter was pleasant. He offered us samples. Their gelatos are not made in house. They get it from a local distributor. The distributor apparently has a lot of gelato flavors. The guy told me that he went and sampled them all and picked out the flavors that he wanted to sell at this food hall. He chose a good mix and variety.

Jackie K.

Great service here. Soft opening at Midtown Eats. Mangiamo Gelato means Let's eat or We eat! Gelato refers to Italian or Italian style ice cream. It's located at the far front or end of the food court. Depending on where you start. It's right across the church next to McDonald's. I ordered a Single Scoop cup for $6.50 plus tax. One scoop Kona coffee and one scoop Caramel dark chocolate. The Kona coffee is 5/5 delicious with a good coffee flavor. The caramel dark chocolate was a bit too sweet for me. 3/5 stars. Service was friendly and efficient! Offered a taste of the gelato you wanted to try! Lots of tables and chaired throughout the food court and nearby Mangiamo Gelato. The Ambiance is food court chic. Nice lighting all around. Cement flooring. Bathrooms are located next to Mangiamo Gelato. You will need to ask for a code to access. Currently no parking validation here. Things may change. Currently all vendors are in its soft opening phase. Many changes will occur. I noticed only credit cards were being processed here. Delicious Italian ice cream here. Try some today. Update: I was charged twice for my one scoop of ice cream here. Be sure to check your charges later. Hopefully just a start up error that they will correct. I did submit a dispute for the double charge. Update #2: Once I was able to show the double charges, I was quickly refunded the amount. Thank you Jinny and Lacy for your response and help.

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Craig T.

After having lunch right inside Midtown Eats I wanted dessert . Of course Gelato way down at the Mauka side of the food court near the restrooms. Mangiamo Gelato I ordered Oreo Mint it was very creamy and lots of Oreo with a hint of mint delicious. I was full from lunch so I was planning on ordering the Keiki size meaning very small. Luckily I ordered single scoop because It was fairly small . Service was friendly and they also asked if I wanted to sample some of the flavors. I declined because I knew I wanted the Oreo Mint . They roughly have about 12 different flavors so next time when your inside the Midtown Eats why not live a little have dessert lol Support local

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My go-to spot for ice cream in town! The honey yogurt and li-hing pineapple flavors are so yummy

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Ho you guys gotta try dis spot!! The lilikoi had one real fresh, tangy, and creamy taste. One scoop not enough, gotta get two for sure.

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