i had a craving for italian, and wanted something authentic and wanted to check out a place i've never been, so i ended up at Mannino's. which is crazy that was my first time bc i've passed this place so many times. anyways, walk in and it's a very intimate vibe. i decided to take a seat at the bar. i started with a glass of reisling and a cup of the she crab soup. the she coup soup did not disappoint. it was very "crabby." then i ordered the chicken parm with spaghetti, amazing. i had to end the night with a cannoli. which, the one they give you is pretty big in size. the bartender, Jimmy, was great as well. i would definitely add this place to my rotation. read more

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The server was very friendly, but I felt neglected. Our reservation was for 7:30. It took them over an hour to take our order and then when we were ready for the check, that also took awhile. The oysters were DELICIOUS!! Definitely a must try!! I ordered the Alfredo. The sauce was tasty and noodles perfectly cooked. I didn't like the quality of the sausage or the chicken in the dish. read more

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It's rare to have a meal where every bite is a total win and this was one of those meals. From the award-winning She Crab Soup to the perfectly prepared stuffed chicken, we enjoyed everything. This has been on my bookmark list for years and finally got a chance to check it out. The She Crab Soup was at the top of my must-try list and I absolutely see why it gets rave reviews. Packed full of tender meat, nicely creamy without being thick and a very unique marsala flavor. I can't imagine ever visiting again without ordering this. For my entree, I got the Pollo Portofino, which was recommended by our server and fantastic. Stuffed breast with prosciutto, fresh mozz, spinach and topped with an amazing marsala sauce and lots of mushrooms. I will order it again for sure. We also learned that they hand-pull their mozzarella and it was fantastic on the chicken parm, which my dad got. Atmosphere is cozy and casual, service was great. My ONLY hint of disappointment was that they don't make any of their own pastas, but their sauces are perfection! Can't wait to come back! read more

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They have an award winning she crab soup that is delicious! Their fried otter and sauce I would go back for too'.

Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience, especially considering the price point. We came in as a party of 7 and ordered plenty of drinks, appetizers, and entrées. From the beginning, the service was extremely slow and inattentive. Our waters weren't refilled until we specifically asked, and our entrées took 68 minutes from the time we ordered to actually reach the table. There were also some pretty strange service moments. When Parmesan was grated over our pasta, it was being held probably two feet above the bowls, to the point that cheese ended up all over the table and literally in my lap. The food was a mixed bag. My girlfriend's meal was genuinely great, so I can't say the food overall was bad. Unfortunately, my entrée was very average and underwhelming, especially for what Mannino's charges. I completely understand that restaurants get busy and that a party of 7 can take longer, but nearly 70 minutes for entrées combined with inattentive service throughout the night is hard to overlook. We were there for a full dinner, ordering drinks, appetizers, and entrées, and for the amount we ultimately spent, the experience just didn't come close to what I would expect. There were some good elements, particularly my girlfriend's food, which is why I'm giving 2 stars rather than 1. But between the service, wait time, price, and my meal being disappointing, I don't see us returning. read more

Coming from NYC and now living in Virginia Beach, this restaurant is a life saver. The seafood pasta dishes are amazing very similar to the dishes in NYC and that makes very happy. Worth the retirement in Virginia Beach. Thank you for the great food. Tony from NYC read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Claims with white claim sauce and Linguine. - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service is wonderful. The have the BEST bartender. Friendly and available. A trip to the beach always includes at least one visit to Mannino's. read more

Absolutely delicious! Bartender was super attentive and made the experience even better!! Food was beyond exceptional! Prices and serving service best expectations! Will be back-for sure!! read more

Dinner tonight was fantastic. My husband got the tortellini rustica and this is now his favorite dish. I think I still prefer the tortellini mannino but after trying the rustica it was a very hard choice (especially if you love sun-dried tomatoes). She crab soup does need to be discussed... still a wonderful flavor but what is up with it now being so watery? Still a must-have but I don't remember the consistency being so liquidy. Veal saltimbocca is fantastic but I do with I got the pasta as my side over the green beans. The green beans left much to be desired. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon- do yourself a huge favor and get the Mannino's Cabernet Sauvignon it is wonderful. $12 a glass for a house wine seems a little pricey but it's one of my favorite Cabs. As always, . Our server was extremely attentive and knowledgeable. She had shorter plantium blonde hair. I would be very happy to get her again. Being able to book a reservation on open table was a lifesaver! Can't wait to go back. read more

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This place has gone downhill in my opinion. I used to come here often for their she-crab soup and delicious pasta, but sadly, our last experience was subpar. The soup, which has always been a popular favorite, seemed watered down this time. We made reservations conveniently through OpenTable, which was great. Our server, Maddie, was friendly, but it did take her a while to check on us several times throughout the meal. On the other hand, Noah, who was serving the table next to us, was very gracious and stepped in to help us out when we needed anything. Overall, it was disappointing compared to how it used to be. read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This Italian restaurant is so freaking amazing ! The crab martini was phenomenal, bread and whipped butter was superb, calamari with the spicy aioli and the lemon drop was the best! The server Cole was such a good server. The ambience is old town Italy. It gives warm and welcoming vibes. The crab soup was extremely delicious! read more

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First time here and won't be the last. Fresh delicious food, bartender was friendly, welcoming and helpful with helping us to choose an entree. Such a real authentic experience with Italian cuisine, loved it! read more

Food was good. Service was good. Rather unfortunate was the hair in my daughter's food. The manager came out and said the chef was bald. which begs the question where the hair in my daughter's food actually came from?!? I will say they remade her food, which we had to wait for, and other than that no apology or concession. At 10 we asked for her food to go. Unfortunately not a recommendation here. Sanitary conditions trump all. read more

This place is great, amazing service and great food the only reason i'm not doing five stars is because the calamari was kind of soggy, but otherwise this place is amazing and I highly recommend. read more

My husband took me here for a date night, and it did not disappoint. The food, service, and ambiance were amazing. Go; you will love this place! read more

I love this place. I wish I could go there all the time Wine . Make sure to call for reservations. They are always busy. read more

This was my second time to Mannino's, and it did not disappoint! They had a great happy hour, so I got a glass of wine. The fried oysters were yummy and crunchy, my favorite sauce was the orange zesty sauce. It comes with a choice of sides, which we got a red sauce spaghetti and steamed vegetables. It was all so so good. The SOUP!!! This is one of the best crab soups that I have had. There were LUMPS of crab in the creamy goodness. Really good flavor. Do make a reservation!!! Their tables fill up fast with reservations! If it's only you or one other person, you can go without a reservation and wing it. We have sat at their full service bar twice now. The service was great, the bartender was nice and made nice conversation. The ambiance is nice and classy, a great place to celebrate a birthday or go on a date. read more

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I am going to give this a solid 3 star middle of the road score. Positives- The service is very nice & accommodating. We made a reservation for a post graduation meal but ended up being done much earlier. They were able to move us up easily and with no fuss. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance is perfect. Nice enough to feel special but not so fancy that you feel out of place. Veal was delicious as was the she crab soup and gnocchi. The mozzarella chunks were a nice touch! Negatives- No special consideration for a special event dinner so that was a bit of a bummer. Pasta Pesto was extremely bland and boring. My Apollo Francesa was not good at all. You can't fry something & then put it into liquid. It makes it gummy & gross. It also had zero flavor. Do not recommend at all. So 3 stars because it was 50/50 on food. read more

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Who would have ever imagined that an Italian Restaurant would have the best She Crab Soup in the area? If you have never been to Mannino's Italian Bistro, do yourself a favor and check them out. Their She Crab Soup is so good that they have been banned from further future competition. They used to win every single time, and rightfully so because theirs is the best I have ever tasted. They are also a fantastic Italian Restaurant offering all of the classic dishes that you might expect from a classic Bistro. Their pasta is freshly made in house daily and so is their sauces. I highly recommend this wonderful eatery to everyone, regardless of your preference for She Crab or Italian cuisine. read more

The service here was outstanding. Carson was our waiter and he checked off all the boxes! The food was deeelish. My sister and I met our cousins from Pennsylvania and they were very impressed. So if you want a great meal with excellent service, go to manninos and be sure and ask for CARSON! read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Girls night dinner at Mannino's was fantastic as always. While me and my girlfriend waited for our friend, we met our awesome waiter Cole!! Such a wonderful young man who gave us excellent service during our girls night dinner. We started with some fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic, the bread was so fresh and soft. The food was fantastic as always we ordered Scampi Franchese, Veal special and I got the Spaghetti side pomodoro with a meatball, that Pomodoro sauce is soooo good and meatball was huge and tender went very well with my dish. One girlfriend ordered the Scampi Francese with mushrooms, there were six huge shrimps that were lightly battered perfectly in a lemon wine sauce with huge slices of mushrooms. She graciously offered us a shrimp and oh my that shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce very delightful! My other girlfriend got the Veal Cutlet special: sauteed veal cutlets & cremini mushrooms in sherry gorgonzola cream sauce with a side of their vegetable special green beans. This dish had such tender veal cutlets that you could cut with a fork. The sauce was so creamy and rich. Yum! To end our night we asked Cole for their gelato flavors and the first flavor he mentioned was peanut butter...SOLD! We ordered the gelato trio of Peanut Butter, Espresso and Vanilla and also a cannoli, this gelato trio was perfect end to our meal. Thank you to Mannino's and Cole our server, I will definitely request him next time we visit and you should too! read more

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Our server Diane was over the top amazing. Wow! We were celebrating my parent's 50th wedding anniversary and had never been to this restaurant before. Were we blown away! Not only was her service first class, every one of her recommendations came true with delicious, unique flavors. This restaurant is a hidden gem and will become a regular, go-to for casual dinners and celebrations. Don't miss the crabtini appetizer! read more

I was looking forward to an upscale restaurant arriving in Moyock. Unfortunately I must have caught a bad day. The place is loud but that's not the restaurants fault. I ordered the lasagna. It arrived piping hot in a dish surrounded by sauce and melted cheese, nice presentation! The lasagna itself was lacking texture. There were no visible layers. It was just a lump of pasta and cheese with sauce. My wife had spaghetti but the sauce lacked depth of flavor. I just hope I caught a bad day! read more

Mannino's is a great date night spot. The vibe, the food the service, top notch. Everything was great and fresh but the one thing that really took my breath away was the crab soup! Absolutely delicious! Must try. read more

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We can't say enough about this place! Whether it's for a date night or birthday etc it's going to give you exactly what you're looking for from an authentic Italian Bistro. The food, the staff/service and ambiance is always provides a great experience! read more

I was excited to try it and really pleased to see gluten free options. Too bad the pasta was crunchy and the meal only so-so. read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wow. My husband and I came here for a date night. It was our first time and we did not know that reservations were recommended. Thankfully we didn't mind sitting at the bar and were able to be seated immediately. We ordered wine and drinks, appetizers and meals. We were too full and satisfied to try dessert this time but definitely want to make it a point to try next time. The bartender was phenomenal. Super patient, attentive and down to earth. The portions were HUGE! You definitely get your moneys worth with size and quality. Can't wait for another opportunity to go back. read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - a plate of pasta with clams - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Service 5 Food 5 Drinks 5 (cocktails) Ambiance 5 Appearance 4 Price 2 (expensive) Value 5 (price/value) Overall 5 We visited on a Tuesday night... no reservation meant 30 minutes wait so we sat at the bar. I am actually getting to like sitting at the bar more and more. Bartender was Jimmy and he was just great! Great conversation from the beginning, no small talk but actually engaging conversation without overstaying. He would go down the bar and had great conversation with everyone. #impressed For drink I had the night special: Italian crush and it was good. Would definitely have it again. Ambiance was nice, quiet, peaceful nice place t come have dinner, enjoy the company and have some conversation. For main meal I had the Linguine Pesto Genovese with a side of chicken. I am a pesto lover and this was delicious. Portions are HUGE but nothing I can't handle. No dessert this time, there was nothing that spoke to me (not that I was full from my main meal) but they have a good selection and I would expect it to be just as good, if not better, than the food. Dessert is always better. Totally recommend to everyone and definitely will be coming back again. Expensive... but it was worth it overall. read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went here for the first time with family after a college graduation ceremony so we were hungry! While the location is a bit obscure and the front of the restaurant doesn't immediately catch your attention, once you're inside it's actually a really nice vibe! There is a nice sized bar area with a wide selection of wine and two dining areas that sometimes seem to be separated by curtains which is cool if you are with a large group. Our waiter was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgable of the menu. He recommend a red wine since wine was half price that evening, and we all loved it! I am not a big wine person but I loved the wine he recommended, wish I got the name. We started off with the calamari, prosciutto and mozzarella, and bruschetta with gorgonzola apps and those were excellent, all 10/10. For entrees, I was between the Tortellini Rustica and the Vitello Saltimbocca but since the waiter recommended I'd pick the Vitello, I went with that. Unfortunately, I actually didn't enjoy that meal as much as I hoped, maybe my tastebuds aren't that fancy yet. I ended up trading plates with my bf who got the gnocchi, and that was better than my plate, 7/10. Our waiter saw that we had traded plates and he was super nice, offering to get me something else if I wasn't enjoying my meal and that I wouldn't have to pay for it!! Superior service! I felt embarrassed of course because I didn't want to be that person and also I was content with eating the gnocchi and off of other family members plates. Took off one star for not really enjoying my plate and the portions of food are monstrous! That may be a good thing sometimes but since we all got pasta, it was a little much and no one finished their plate. Everyone else was happy with what they got, my bf's mom got the Tortellini Rustica and let me have some bites- wish I got that! That was sooo good, 10/10. Overall a very nice first time experience, we will be back for more! read more

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THE BEST FIND I EVER COULD'VE ASKED FOR!!!! Came here for a friend's birthday and they 100% advocated for this place and I'm genuinely happy that I came! Service is top notch!! Super friendly, efficient and their positive, can-do attitude really makes the restaurant stand out. Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time as it did it pretty packed overnight! YOU NEED TO GET THEIR FAMOUS AND AWARD-WINNING CRAB SOUP. Like no matter what you do here, have this crab soup!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I'm mad that I didn't order a bigger portion or got more!! It's really light, super flavorful and the taste....it just sticks with you! I took one spoonful and next thing I knew I was just inhaling it.... In addition to that, we got the complimentary bread, ordered some calamari and I got the Pollo Marsala!! They were all really good and it was surprising how fast they came out AND how well they were made!!! All the food we got was spectacular but the crab soup was definitely the highlight and I could've just had that the whole evening and would've been fine!! YOU NEED TO COME HERE AND GET THEIR CRAB SOUP ASAP PLEASE read more

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This location is in an unassuming strip mall, but when you walk in it is a very lovely, intimate restaurant. I came here with two other co-workers and we each got a drink while we waited for dinner. I don't know a ton about wine but mine was good. A co-worker got their old fashioned and said it was absolutely delicious. They served a bread with olive oil as well, and it was some of the best bread we've ever had! It was so delightful we got a second basket of it and probably could have eaten it all night. Dangerous! Two of us ordered the penne alla vodka and I was pretty disappointed with it. While it wasn't terrible, I felt the sauce was way to loose/liquid-y and didn't coat the pasta very well. A lot of the pasta was lost in a lake of orange vodka sauce. While it wasn't "bad" tasting, for the price and an Italian restaurant of this caliber, I would have hoped for a bit more. read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Penne alla vodka - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I've always see this restaurant when going to the places nearby, I'm so delighted I finally dined in it! It was so cute. It definitely had an old, vintage Italian look. The service was nice and informative. Our waiter explained the menu, drinks, and specials when he asked if we have ever had mannino's before. Fried oysters were very good. My husband had no complaints about the house special but said he would order something different next time. My spaghetti meatball parmigiana was soo good! I was debating between this and the ravioli but I'm so glad with my choice. Complimentary bread was also delicious! I definitely would be willing to come here again! read more

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Went for an early Valentine's. Took 10 minutes before we were greeted. Walked in and it's like a cult inside. Entrance of the restaurant was very small, oldish feeling. Got seated in the back. Our waiter, can't remember his name, was very nice and on top of everything. Also, very truthful about the menu and not what to waste our time on which we appreciated especially being our first time there. Order the Prosciutto and Mozzarella appetizer and was not impressed for the price and presentation, it was blah. The bread was yummy. But the oil and balsamic was just plain. Could have added some crushed red pepper, black pepper,oregano- something to make it pop. Other than the bread- not impressed. Order the chicken parm with spaghetti was good per my husband. I ordered the seafood spaghetti with red sauce. It was good, it did need some black pepper and maybe some heat to go with it (red pepper flakes). The amount of seafood was a lot which was great. Tried the creme brulee and it was phenomenal. We should have tried their famous she crab soup but we didn't know until later that's what they are famous for. read more

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Let's jump right in! That SHE CRAB SOUP is the absolute BEST thing on this planet! Out of this world, in a class all by itself and hands down, the BEST she crab soup I have ever tasted. Yes. It is THAT GOOD! Don't even bother to get the cup--you will want the bowl. It's creamy without it being heavy laden ancream. The crab is plentiful--generous even. We also ordered the calamari and the crab-tini...we should have just ordered appetizers because we are full and the main course hasn't even been delivered yet. Veal portobello eggplant stack, shrimp Francese and lobster ravioli rounded out our meals. Each meal was beyond our expectations. The lobster ravioli was shared by everyone at the table! It was the showstopper of the evening! Our only regret is this place has been here for YEARS and this is our FIRST visit! I can't WAIT to return (tomorrow, in fact). read more

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This place was recommended by a colleague and was nothing short of spectacular from start to finish. We were promptly seated upon arrival for our reserved time slot. The She Crab Soup was the best that I've ever and and I now see why they call it award winning. The Crab-tini was a favorite of my wife while I loved the fried oysters. Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna rounded out the meal for us. This place is a must try. We'll definitely be back. Shout out to over server Nick who was on point all night. read more

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you gotta call to get a reservation - even on week nights! that's how you know a spot is good. it's always packed and the food is delicious. my husband and I came with our baby and the service was great. although the venue is a little smaller, it's def. a family owned vibe. you can tell a lot of locals come to this hidden gem. the food is fantastic and they have a variety of wine selections. my husband and I still talk about their different pasta options - we LOVE garlic and they put plenty of it in the alfredo sauce! MMM read more

I've eaten here three times based off the kempsville hype. Two of those times I was over charged and didn't even say anything. I sat in the cramped dinning area where I was basically eating with 30 other ppl because it's so small and cramped I did not like it. I wasn't really hungry but my family was and I ordered a cup of onion soup calamari appetizer and a child's penne with sauce and it was $50. I don't care how good their she crab soup is I can't pretend this place is all that. Way over hyped. read more

It was a horrible experience! It started out nice and they brought bread and olive oil with the baslamiic. Then she took our order. We saw no more of her for about 45 min. No checking on us or our food. Then finally after the chef guy brought our food she asked how it was going?! I said .. 'Where have you been??' She said our order might have gotten lost behind a larger party?!? There was 2 ladies (came in after we ordered!) we're seated and ordered and finished by the time our food came?! Never going back. Great food but horrible service!! No remorse or sorry it took forever?! They didn't care at all!! read more

Highly recommend, met my expectation for italian cuisine. Reservations are recommended. Our waitress was amazing, she did disclose they were short staffed and did her best to provide exceptional service. The food was delicious, make sure you grab a cup of the crab soup. It is so comforting and delightful. Price wasn't bad either. read more

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The 4 of us are here for a softball tournament. After a morning of softball and a day at the beach we wanted something different than burgers and Mexican for dinner. Decided on Italian and Yelp suggested this location away from the beach and closer to our hotel. We arrived and although we didn't have reservations, which I highly suggest, they had space at the bar. There was space available right behind us for 6 people. Our bartender, Jimmy, is from western NY and provided good conversation. Drinks were quick and Tony ordered an appetizer, mozzarella and prosciutto. Bread with oil and vinegar was served before dinner. Food took a little longer than expected. Liv added Penna ala vodka(5/5), she enjoyed it. Bella ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo, she enjoyed it(5/5). Tony ordered Chefs special(4/5). I ordered the Veal Frenchese(5/5), thoroughly enjoyed the warm bread to go along with the food. Always, the question would we go back, Absolutely! Liv said it was very authentic, this coming from Italians from NY! read more

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia