Great food with a friendly atmosphere and good service. Everything is so fresh and beautifully presented.

The name is a little confusing because "Mambo" sounds more Latin than Italian, but whatever. And the decor kind of looks like it was all just mashed together from HomeGoods. But the food? WAY better than what you'd expect from the visual impression. Service is warm and attentive and the kitchen is right there in the open, diner-style, so you feel like you're part of the whole thing. read more

My husband and I just recently visited Mambo Italiano for our anniversary weekend, and it was fantastic! I don't often take the time to write glowing reviews, but this place deserves it. The restaurant is bright and cozy, the food was amazing and the owner/staff were kind and welcoming. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for fresh, authentic Italian cuisine! read more

Love this spot so much! Came here on the way back from Nyack and got a table outside. Delicious homemade pastas made with love. Adored the mushroom-sage-butter homemade tagliatelle the most, though the lasagna was pretty good, very meaty. The desserts are off-the-charts! So tasty and creative. Loved the pavlova with strawberry sorbet and the rich pistachio ice cream. Delicious warm bread basket with sun-dried tomato butter, too. Shoutout to Ana who is so warm and had great recommendations, welcome to us and our dog! We even made friends with another diner at the restaurant and hung out together on the rainy night. Telling everybody about this place. 5 stars!!! read more

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Our first visit--very impressed! All the dishes were delicious and beautifully presented, wine was very good, Service very attentive. We liked how they keep the menu small in order to have everything freshly prepared. Pictured is the special appetizer which was to die for. We will be back again soon! read more

Mambo Italiano - Appetizer on special: baked pears, burrata, prosciutto and more: fabulous - Italian Near Me - Irvington, New York

Absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend more. Right in the heart of Irvington, Mambo Italiano is a beautiful Italian caffe/dinner spot. They make everything in-house, and boy is it good! I have dined both for lunch and dinner, and neither disappointed. It's a small, friendly staff, and they cultivate a family-like vibe. The restaurant is warm and inviting. Despite how good it is, I have never struggled to get a table (as someone who hates waiting that is a huge plus for me). Their menu is the perfect length, and you just cannot go wrong. We were greeted with fresh bread, and a delicious butter with some sort of pepper or cheesy mix-in. Tonight, our table enjoyed the fettuccine, orecchiette, and the braised pork -- all of which were fabulous. The portions are fairly big, too, so we got a second meal out of it! I paired my meal with their sangria, which is a white wine sangria. Not what I was expecting but I really enjoyed it. Very light and fruity. After dinner we enjoyed their cheesecake, which is rich yet fluffy and comes with a sort of a thin berry compote/jelly layer on top. We also had a homemade pistachio gelato. I believe it is a special this week, so get it while you still can! Seriously, I've never understood the hype behind pistachio ice cream but this was to die for. I would've purchased a whole tub. We were taken care of by both the server and who I believe to be the owner, though possibly she is just a manager. I felt truly cared for as a guest and attended to. It was a beautiful experience. The pricing is not cheap, necessarily, but I'd be happy to pay more even for the quality of the ingredients, cooking, dining atmosphere, and service. My only note is I would've loved a few craft cocktail options! But I didn't feel at all like they were lacking without it. read more

Mambo Italiano - Pistachio gelato and cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Irvington, New York

This is a tiny little spot that I found today. It's cozy, friendly and comfortable. Everyone was welcoming. They brought out bread and a homemade mix of whipped butter, sun dried tomatoes and honey. It was delicious. I ordered the shrimp scampi that was on special that night. It was fresh, the shrimp cooked perfectly and the pasta just the right amount of al dente. This place is about 75 miles from where I live but I am book marking this place whenever I am in the neighborhood. It is definitely worth the stop! BTW. A glass of wine $15 was the average price. read more

Authentic Italian food. I had scampi and burrata and highly recommend delightful staff read more

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I could start by writing about how I met Mambo Italiano's owner, but I'll veered off too much. But do know, the lady behind the name is Danielle Berarducci- a no-nonsense, firecracker who is clever in her own right when it comes to homemade breads, desserts, go-getter attitude, of course food and so much more. Located on Main St. in Irvington, NY, she and her business partner, Ana- who has Italian roots, took up the previous That Family Feeling Shop and turned Mambo into a comfy, sit-back, friendly restaurant. The space has beige walls, wood notes and a black accent wall by their counter+stools. And can we talk about the playlist? It's a lot of 60s, 70s and 80s Soul and Funk. The kitchen side of the counter functions as their easy-to-reach area for their most used condiments such as their herbs, garlic and citrus. Two of my ex co-teachers and I came for dinner to unwind and catch up on a Friday before my winter recess break. She started us with a silky ricotta(?) and her homemade bread. And that olive oil. Geeez. Sublime. Another starter was a warm bread basket with like yeasty rolls and a delicious sun dried+ tomato+basil(?) butter. So gorgeous in the mouth with her homemade bread- we joked we wanted to take tankfuls of it home! Between my friend's salad with grilled chicken, my other friend's grilled salmon+sautéed spinach+ couscous and my candy-tasting roasted sweet potato topped with my fave green arugula and ricotta(?)- everything and I mean everything was delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals to the fullest. I personally can't wait to return. The owner made her dream come true. She and her business partner and the server all work harmoniously and did not miss a beat. It's a gathering spot, a romantic spot if you want it to be or whatever the mood you're into, this is the spot. read more

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I love my experience here. so much good food so little time. ha my family was so happy. read more

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Loved my lunch today and will be back for the lasagna snd ravioli! Can't wait to sample your wine list.

Excellent, fresh, high quality real food. Specials are particularly memorable. Owned by two lovely women.

Excellent and super Fresh,everything was served with great service, very relaxing and cozy little place, the owners could not have been nicer, Ana was awesome,the desserts are to kill for, we will definitely be returning. Can't wait to try your awesome dessert creations. read more

Super spot in Irvington. The hosts were very kind. Ana explained the menu and came to check on us frequently. The food was fresh fresh fresh. In fact, when we were eating, I heard the chef pounding out the chicken cutlets haha. The standouts are the homemade everything. Pasta. Ricotta. Butter. Delicious. Great, friendly little spot with a cozy and welcoming vibe. Here's a tip: check them out at the farmers market. My rookie mistake? Eating breakfast before I came over because the sandwiches (on homemade focaccia btw!) looked AMAZING. read more

Delicious food, best place ever. First time here and will be coming back! So glad to have found such a great restaurant

Really enjoyed our time there. The lasagna was juicy and tasty, the escargot special was amazing, the pistachio ice cream was the best ice cream I've head in a while, very creamy, flavorful and not too sweet. We had a very attentive server who helped us make great food choices. read more

Mambo Italiano - Pistachio ice cream - Italian Near Me - Irvington, New York

We arrived without a reservation on Friday night around 6pm. We were warmly greeted and told we had the options of sitting in the front of the restaurant on a cushioned area with a table in front of it or the bar the overlooks the kitchen. We opted for the bar seating since I love watching the show of the chefs work in the kitchen! We were presented with menus, told the specials and brought a basket of warm bread with whipped butter. This place isn't very big but such a cozy warm environment. The bread was great and the whipped butter had tasty herbs in it. We saw them making a chopped salad and thats the special my friend decided on as an app. I opted for the italian wedding soup. There was a nice wine list but we decided on just water which we were provided a large bottle of. I LOVED watching them cook in the kitchen. One of the owners was the woman who greeted us and the other was the chef in the kitchen. There was two other men working with them and they all ran the place like a well oiled machine! The soup was fantastic and the meatballs so tender. The special chopped salad had a maple vinaigrette that was so delicious and different! It was hard to decide on a main after watching them cook them all but I decided on the lasagna and my friend decided on the fettuccine. I was told all of the pasta is homemade and cooked fresh. The lasagna was one of the best Ive ever had and it came out so quickly! The lasagna meat and noodles melted in the mouth and the sauce was perfectly sweet. The fettuccine also came out quickly and despite my friend being hesitant about anchovies it was not very strong in the sauce and she enjoyed it. I only finished half the lasagna as I wanted to try the apple cider donut for dessert. I was told by the owner chef the other owner who greeted us at the beginning makes all of the desserts as well. I saw the entire pan of fresh tiramisu, bundt shaped donuts warmed and served with ice cream and they had a blueberry ricotta cheesecake and 2 flavors of gelato. I was excited for the apple cider donut! The donut had so much apple cider flavor and perfectly warm. They dont make the vanilla ice cream but it was so creamy and paired perfectly with the donut. I was in a food coma as we prepared to leave and will definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu! read more

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Aja was fantastic! We told her we only had a short time to catch a show across the street. She recommended the dishes, we got them, ate them and left. We enjoyed every bite and promised to return very soon. read more

Visited this restaurant last night, while in the area. Very plain and simple ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious! Probably the best home made tagliatelle bolognese I've had! Meatballs were to die for! Wine list is super small, but we got the montepulciano d'abruzzo and it was great. I overheard the table next to us really loved the pistachio gelato, but we were too full. Great service too! Will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

This is truly a fine example of a restaurant, the food was simply amazing. The service was warm and friendly. We sat at the small bar and watched the meals be prepared and served. Any place where you can see the food being prepared right in front of you is usually a great culinary experience and this place does not disappoint. Bravo! read more

Best meal I've had in ages! Went with a group (8) of female friends and the chef/owners guided us through family style choices so we could share lots of their amazing dishes... including a few desserts!! So authentic and not heavy. Lasagna and meatballs were favorites. Run don't walk!!! read more

Delicious food, exceptional and very personal service. I had the lasagna and it was fantastic. Not an abundance of seating, but that is part of what makes this restaurant. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Mambo Italiano - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Irvington, New York

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11 October 2024 This restaurant is owned by two very friendly women who also operate the restaurant. One of the owners is "Dani" (or Danielle) and she is the head chef. The second owner is Ana and she is the creator of the absolutely delicious cider doughnuts at this restaurant. Both owners are equally involved in making this hidden gem a total success. The menu is small but full of excellent choices. The Chef makes it very clear that this isn't an Olive Garden style Italian American restaurant and her food selection is based own exposure to true authentic Italian cuisine. So if you are looking for a staple plate like a fettuccine Alfredo, you will most likely not find that as an option on their menu. Their food is prepared with fresh products that are selected daily. In my experience (this being my first) I ordered their special for the day and it was made up of fresh Perfectly seasoned salmon, which was broiled, served over couscous and topped with a well balanced broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection. It was so fresh and tender that as I placed it in my mouth it would just melt in my mouth. The seasoning was light, but perfect; it was enough to make the flavors of the salmon jump out and make itself known to my taste buds as it dance around delightfully exciting my palette. It was truly an experience. Then the rest of the complementary items on the plate, just perfectly balanced the entire experience. We asked the Chef for a wine recommendation and she selected a perfect white wine (an Argentinian whine called "Alpasión", which is a Sauvignon Blanc, from Los Chacayes, Valle de Uco) to accentuate the flavors of the food she prepare for us. This was a perfect pairing. The desserts were phenomenal. We tasted the tiramisu and the apple cider donuts with vanilla ice cream. Both were great, but I got to say out of tiramisu and the apple cider donuts with vanilla ice cream, I think the donuts actually beat the tiramisu this time. Overall The ambiance is great, the food is delicious and the prices are fair. There is nothing to complain about, excellent experience through and through. Without any hesitation this restaurant definitely deserves 5 stars. read more

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We went for lunch, and we were pleasantly surprised by this quaint restaurant run by Dani & Anna. The sandwiches served on homemade ciabatta with a side salad and pickles, absolutely delicious. The homemade ricotta drizzled with balsamic was perfect. We were full but had to have the lighter than air tiramisu. Served with berries, this is not to be missed. For now, this is BYOB. The women could not be nicer, and we already made dinner reservations for next week to have the homemade pastas read more

Love the authenticity!! Super friendly and adorable space. Best wine I've had in a long time!

Totally awesome! Really lovely owners / managers. A lot of care goes into the food here.

Finally tried this place, and the hype is real! Friendly and accommodating owners served us homemade pastas with interesting and flavorful sauces. Certainly not the same old dishes! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Oct 2024, came here with friends for the first time on a recommendation. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The restaurant inside is cozy with a great vibe. There are tables in the front and in the back in addition to a counter with bar stools (that have no backs) overlooking the kitchen where the two chef's are preparing your meal. Honestly, I love watching them cook, because I am relieved that I don't have to cook at home that night. There are only three people working the whole restaurant, and they are really hustling. In my opinion they could use another person to handle the tables, pour water, cleanup and setup, etc, Now for our meals, I ordered the Homemade Tagliatelle, my friends ordered the Homemade Lasagna, and Braised Pork over creamy polenta. All three meals were freshly made and were delicious. They definitely don't skimp on the portion size, we all ended up taking home leftovers. Plus, I had the Pistachio Gelato that was outstanding, and fresh, it was really a dessert for two. The Menu prices are reasonable except for the Insalate (Salad) section, I thought that was overpriced. The only negative comment about the restaurant is their Menu's are hard to read because the font is in Script, it should be Ariel or something that is easier to read. All and all, we would come back here and try something else on the menu. read more

Mambo Italiano - Script, font, hard to read Menu - Italian Near Me - Irvington, New York

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I was traveling back upstate after spending the day in Manhattan and arranged to meet friends at this restaurant. It was excellent. The pastas are all homemade. Chef was available and answered questions on a Sicilian dish, which was fantastic. We decided to sample five or six different dishes. The lasagna was particularly good. The fettuccine with anchovies was fantastic and the tagliatelle with Bolognese was also super. My friends who live in Westchester picked the restaurant. they plan on going back there again and I would go back again in a minute when I'm back down state. Kudos to the chef and the staff for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Mambo Italiano is a fairly new restaurant in Irvington that we stumbled on by accident. The minute we walked in the door we were greeted by the friendliest young woman and were immediately seated The place is so clean and decorated so cute. The music is great too. We ordered the ricotta appetizer which was homemade ricotta cheese with honey balsamic over arugula. It was delicious. So fresh and creamy ! We ordered 2 different pasta dishes. The homemade tagliatelle bolognese which was cooked to perfection , was full of meat, and so tasty. The second was the rigatoni with anchovies and bread crumbs and lemon. Nice light and simple. We also had the braised short rib over polenta special. YUM!!! It was tender, juicy and swimming in the polenta. Perfectly blended. The portions are plentiful and we left with 3 takeout containers almost full. Give this restaurant a try. It won't disappoint! Mangia Mangia! read more

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So darn cute!! Very small place, small menu, but BIG in everything else!! Such wonderful hospitality and great food!! Our bellies were not disappointed. But definitely make a reservation. read more

OMG! I was confused weather I was in Irvington,NY or Tuscany when having lunch in this cozy eatery.Besides Dani being a genuine culinary genius.But the room was filled with love and class as soon as you walk through the door. Her Polpette to the lasagne and the Ameretto cheese cake was a culinary delight. Do yourself a favor and do not miss out when in the area.. You can all thank me later. Buona Petite read more

Ate there last night 4/5/25. Food was amazing! Ordered the special, fresh pasta with mushrooms and brown butter sauce. Burrata for appetizer and pistachio gelato for desert. Was OUTSTANDING! Service was impeccable and the owner Dani Was warm and engaging. Clearly passionate about her restaurant. Ingredients were fresh and hand picked and locally sourced. read more

Fantastic homemade pasta and desserts. Nice little spot with plenty of on street parking. Service was spot on. Really good meal and a great little spot. read more

Well, if you have been looking for a restaurant that has it all, go no further. This sweet and charming place in Irvington gets our vote. It is true that Danielle's lasagna is special and delicious- not the usual fare drenched in mozzarella and heavy pasta noodles. Light, nuanced and delicious. My partner had the fish of the day - fresh Halibut, and I think he was about to order a second serving of it. To top it all of-omg-homemade pistachio gelato, topped with pistachio cream. Anna is the most charming front of the house person. Warm, enthusiastic and attentive. We will be back for certain. Do yourself a favor and go here before the lines get too long. read more

So yummy- we had the special of squash soup - a huge serving with pumpkin seed garnish; the roasted cauliflower appetizer; the lemon anchovy pasta and the chicken thighs with polenta! Everything was perfect! The staff is amazing the co-owner and chef are amazing, the room is gorgeous, and you can bring your own wine! Even the bread and butter (flavored with sundried tomatoes) was fabulous! No room for dessert this time, but next time we will try! Great friendly unpretentious local crowd!!! read more

Great food. Amazing service. Unique offerings. Extremely friendly staff including the chef/owner. We were a party of 6 and everyone was impressed with the appetizers, entrees and desserts. The place is super popular so you should make reservations in advance. We ended up taking a Sunday 5pm slot and it was still quite busy. Wait staff were extremely attentive and engaging. Beautiful view of the Hudson right down the block as well. read more

Mambo Italiano deserves a spot on the Best of Westchester list! I recommend the Lasagna.

Food and service were excellent. The owners are extremely attentive to the customers needs. Love this place, highly recommend it. read more

Very delicious. I never had polenta before but I tried their polenta and chicken thighs and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back!!!