Mangia Italiano - St Louis

This place is a hidden gem for those looking for late-night dining. They serve drinks until 3 AM and food until 1:30 AM. The selection of beers and cocktails is impressive. I've found the food to be delicious, and the service is excellent—staff members are knowledgeable and friendly. Their menu features a wide range of options, including sandwiches, pasta, appetizers, and pizza, with plenty of vegetarian choices as well. The flavor combinations in their dishes are pleasantly refreshing. You simply can't miss the honey cayenne wings, which come with a tasty basil dipping sauce. The Felicitas sandwich is another highlight, made with grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, and apple butter. You can upgrade your side to a salad for a small fee, and the Caesar salad is freshly made and tossed right in front of you. While the smoked turkey sandwich was decent, it wasn't my favorite—the bread was so toasted that it was difficult to bite into, and the turkey had a taste reminiscent of deli meat. Overall, though, I had a wonderful experience!

Upon entering, I was warmly greeted and told I could sit wherever I liked. If you're on a date, you might prefer their fancier side, which features smaller, square tables adorned with tablecloths and a quieter atmosphere. However, I chose the bar side, filled with nostalgic tables reminiscent of my childhood; I even have a small table just like one at home. My server was very friendly and helpful, assisting me in selecting a beer. I wish I had taken notes because it’s been too long since my visit to write this review. While I waited for my meal, I enjoyed some delicious homemade rolls served with olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. They were so tasty that I almost couldn’t resist ordering more, which I eventually did to soak up the sauce from the mac 'n' cheese. When the lobster mac 'n' cheese arrived, it looked as good as it tasted. Topped with a crunchy layer, it was simply mouthwatering—perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be one of my favorite hangout spots. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, so I highly recommend giving it a try; you won't be disappointed!

My fiance and I decided to go here when we went by City Diner and they were closed. We were hungry so we decided to go into Mangia Italiano. Being vegan I was ready to just eat something simple because I doubted they had anything vegan, but right away I noticed that they had vegan wings on their appetizer menu and a vegan burger on their sandwich menu. When I ask for the weekend wings I was asked if I was vegan to which I said yes and I was offered there vegan menu where they have many other options including some pasta. They have vegan chicken sausage and meatballs available as well to add to your pasta. In addition to that I told them how I was allergic to grapefruit and orange and the bartender and the server each got on their phone to check and see if the beer I wanted to order had grapefruit or orange in it. They went above and beyond to meet our needs. This restaurant is nice and eclectic at the same time and we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and the service. I recently moved to Tower Grove because I knew there were vegan options out here, but I am very surprised to see that I keep trying restaurants that aren't known for being vegan yet they have a huge vegan selection and they aren't on any vegan websites such as Happy Cow. I will definitely be going back to Mangia Italiano.

Its atmosphere is very friendly staff helpful staff. The chef is wonderful very creative in each dishes, the flavor is simply amazing once you take that initial bite. This place is definitely a must to try on Southside St. Louis.

I frequent Mangia quite often. The infused drinks are fantastic, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. The crowd is quite diverse, which adds to the overall vibe. I highly recommend trying the Green Tea Infused Vodka Mule; it's excellent! They also offer a delicious brown sugar-infused bourbon. The food is equally tasty. I've had the lobster lasagna, which is outstanding, and everything else I've tried so far has been delicious as well.