Mancini's Char House is a true classic steakhouse experience. The steaks are cooked to perfection, exactly what you'd expect from a no-frills, old-school menu done right. We started with a delicious antipasto salad loaded with provolone and salami. Every meal kicks off with the traditional supper club touches--relish tray and garlic bread--which sets the tone right away. Drinks lean into the classics, just as they should. Ben was an excellent, attentive server, and the owner/manager making rounds to check on every table is pure class. We wrapped it up with a flute of tiramisu and a limoncello dessert--an ideal finish to a timeless dining experience. read more

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Old School and Masculine. We celebrated a friend's 50th Birthday here and the vibes were perfect. White linen tablecloths and crystal chandeliers are a nice touch for a special occasion, and I noticed at least 3 banquet rooms for large groups. Our event was in the Gold Room and had a beautiful fireplace and golden textured wallpaper. Food was tasty, but not foodie level deliciousness. Rigatoni - 4/5 creamy, delicious and filling Meatballs - 3/5 they were okay, not memorable Salad - 3/5 just ok Ambiance 4/5 Service 4/5 Value 5/5 At previous dinners, we ordered charbroiled steaks and would recommend as that's what they're known for. The Grasshopper cocktail was sweet, minty and refreshing. Service was great. It's a fun place to visit. read more

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I continue to love Mancinis. All the great things remain great and they have made some moves to improve things. This includes a couple of salads (the Blue Cheese Steak Salad is really good.). The Steak Sandwich from the bar is now on the dining room menus, and it's a huge winner. Go here for a classic Italian Steakhouse feel at much more approachable prices than the Manny's of the world. read more

Mancini's Char House - Blue Cheese Steak Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Came here on a Saturday night and pretended we are a decade or 2 older than we really are when we sat down at the bar for dinner around 5 PM. They have their own parking lot, which makes it so much easier when I'm in a neighborhood I don't know too well. The bartenders are friendly and the atmosphere is incredible. You feel like you're thrown back in time in a restaurant that could be the setting for a great old movie and the place begs to be filled with live jazz and crowds of happy people. The petite filet at $35 seems like a fair price for the quality steak and all of the extras/sides like pickles and vegetables, a green salad (just lettuce and one cherry tomato?!), a big basket of garlic toast, and a baked potato loaded with cheddar cheese (we added a side of mushrooms extra). I had a glass of the Chianti and it was really good. But by far the best part of the meal was the freshly blended grasshopper drink - a perfect ending to the evening in this throwback spot. You gotta try this place for the ambiance and the people watching and the good service and the solid food. read more

Mancini's Char House - Grasshopper - they do it right!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Mancini's is a classic. There is so much history and memories- just take a look at their walls of pictures since 1948. Great for groups, date, party room for events and meetings, for drinks and live music. Plenty of space to go around! The bread basket and relish tray are a perfect savory snack. Food: Tuscan Medley - couscous and vegetables were good. I would have liked to have another source of protein- beans, bean burger, etc. Everyone else ordered a steak or the blackened beef tip and blue cheese salad. Everyone was happy. They have karaoke and live music! Service is always good! Free parking lot read more

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This place is a gem. The live music is so fun. The setting is so cool. It feels like walking into an old gangster movie. Food and service are great. It is a very busy place. Get reservations on the weekends, for sure. read more

We loved this experience! The ambiance was nostalgic and the service was excellent for how busy it was. The steaks were perfect and we can't wait to return! read more

Food was excellent steaks were tender and perfectly cooked. The bread and pickles were delicious. Service was great. Nice retro feel. Prices were very reasonable. We will be back! read more

I told them it was our anniversary would like to be by the fireplace. I called on Monday and got reservations. They stuck us where they cooked the steaks. Waitress was slow non-helpful. Ordered the New York strip did not look like a New York strip or taste like one. The wife ordered a filet mignon ordered it medium. Came out rare. Probably will not go back. read more

Service was great. Place is packed, very casual. Not exactly what we were expecting for a date night. Very old school 'mafia' vibes which was kind of fun. The food was ok but nothing spectacular. Not a lot of options. Steak was cooked nicely. Chimichurri had no flavor. It was a fun place to try but likely won't go back. read more

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Nice "supper club" vibe. Huge basket of "toast" ( pumpernickel and white) came with the meal. Steak was prepared as ordered. Not sure why, but our chicken breast took forever. And the chimicuri sauce was on the side in a plastic container, which was odd. Overall we enjoyed this place. Nice service. read more

Steak was very good. Filet was tender. Cooked medium perfectly. Pickle relish was fun. Old school. Bread was amazing. Buttery and toasted. Service was good. Nothing wow but good. Ambiance was red-vinyl-half-booth-happiness. A hug. Would go again. And again. read more

Family owned and operated. A St Paul staple and excellent food consistency. Simple menu and high-quality dishes. Staff is always diligent and attentive. Pat and John are the best hosts in St Paul. read more

Our family has celebrated many events over the years. Wedding reception, graduations, birthdays and a countless anniversaries. We couldn't be happier with Mancinis. My hubby and I dated there in the 70's. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy delicious food! read more

Mancini's is great at what it does best. Delicious meats and the supper club vibe. We went in on Mother's Day and enjoyed drinks and a plate of pickled vegetables. The rest of the party enjoyed the bread (which looked delicious, but I'm GF). Most of our party ordered the filet mignon which is well-priced while others ordered the lobster tail. I fully expect to be back. read more

Mancini's Char House - Filet with baked potato. - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We had a Birthday celebration on April 18th - Table of 9 - Best food on earth!!! Everyone loved the dinner !! The garlic bread is the best - Steaks melted in your mouth - our server Abigail was excellent !!! read more

Ate here on the recommendation of locals while working nearby, so I'm not familiar with any history of this place. The first impression is that this is a real old school place, and on a random Tuesday night, they were packed! The menu is simple and it doesn't need to be any different, they do everything to perfection. The 'petite' filet was huge, I was glad I didn't order anything larger. The baked potato it came with was simple and a perfect accompaniment to the delicious steak. The staff were super attentive and kept our drinks full at all times. If I'm ever in town again this will be my first stop. read more

Like most of the other reviews, I will note that Mancini's is a classic steakhouse with legitimate old school vibes. We came to celebrate a birthday with a party of six. Our reservation was for 7:30 PM on a weekday, and I was shocked to see people waiting for a table and a completely packed house! We were seated promptly, and our server was very attentive and friendly. The relish tray is always the bomb and the bread cannot be put into words. I got a rare filet mignon with veggies and it was cooked perfectly. The veggies were super crisp and delicious. I also got a couple glasses of the house Cabernet Sauvignon and it was good. Other orders in my party consisted of the double lobster dinner, two other cuts of steaks, and the veggie quinoa plate with chicken added. The veggie plate gal, who is unfortunately, the birthday girl, didn't care for her food, but that's what she gets for ordering the vegetable bowl at a steakhouse. They brought out a cake for the birthday girl and packaged the leftovers up nicely to go. It's just a basic white cake with vanilla frosting, but it's so good and hasn't changed over the years if you've had it before. This visit far surpasses a previous visit a few years back where I vowed to be cautious about returning. The parking lot was packed and there was a grown man parked in the front row urinating at the back of his car. I had to laugh and know that it wasn't the restaurant fault, obviously but it made for an interesting end to the evening! read more

Great food Love the crispy bread Good service Friendly service staff and mgmt Clean facility read more

love me some Mancini's! always good food, clean restaurant, and friendly staff. They have pull tabs and live music! read more

Mancini's Char House - Bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We arranged for a small happy anniversary dinner for some friends as well as a thanks for visiting farewell dinner for another at Mancinis! The food was top notch and the service meant that no drink was left empty. The server was very knowledgeable on the menu options and special precautions were made for my shellfish allergy. While the building looks it age, the interior was clean and maybe a little dated which attributed to the overall charm. read more

Traditions Die Slowly? If you are a Beefeater you may be in business. Ordered a Manhattan before the meal. Didn't realize I had to ask for neat. Hard to enjoy the bourbon heavily diluted by ice. Waitress was happy to bring me another and maybe it was stronger! I had a chewing issue (dental) so decided to go for the walleye. One of my tablemates is a vegan so I had a chance to see another non-meat entree. I checked the pics on the web and the fish entree sat on a plate surrounded by a baked potato and green beans looking quite lovely. I would expect a larger than 6 or 7 oz filet for $35, one with enough girth to enjoy that flaky flesh experience. Maybe ordering it blackened was an error and it shrunk The blue cheese dressing for the salad AND the baked potato nestled in foil (which helps the skin be better) were good. I've spent time in kitchens at this price scale in the pantry and on the line. If the menu includes a Caesar Salad I would expect to see Romaine in the house salad and maybe some spinach or other greens. I'm too picky and the economics of dining out may now be forcing sizing and ingredient adjustments. My companion on my left ordered the sirloin medium. To me, that's bewildering. Why let muscle fibers stiffen? Anyway, my apologies. If there is a next time I'm going for the steak side of the menu. How often, when the proprietor stops by to say hi, does a diner suggest that his entree wasn't up to his expectations? Is that ok, or is it rude? read more

Appreciated the lively atmosphere and the energy of the busy restaurant. The food was okay...steak was well done despite ordering medium rare. Service was good especially for being so busy. We were seated on the side with a live band which was great, but no conversation to be had with tablemates. If that's your scene, you'll love it! read more

Old world family steakhouse ambiance with free parking behind the restaurant. Service was exceptional. The host took us to the dining room to be seated and asked us which of two nice tables we preferred. Our server, Holly, was friendly, attentive, and helpful. The owner even came by to make sure everything was to our satisfaction during our meal. They only have two starter options and we opted for the herring and crackers, have never tried that before. The herring was simply pickled without any cream. It wasn't bad, but if we went back, we would probably either skip a starter or try the shrimp cocktail. For our entrées, I had the Mancini special New York strip with sautéd green beans. My steak was hand cut and a nice size, probably 14 to 16 ounces. It was perfectly prepared with a nice char, medium rare, juicy, and very flavorful. And at only $42, probably the best quality steak deal I have recently experienced. I highly recommend it. The accompanying sauté green beans were fresh, firm, and delicious. My wife had the walleye, prepared with olive oil and almonds, and it was very good. We had planned to share the steak and share the walleye. Neither of us had had that fish before, and I would definitely order that without hesitation. My wife was not a huge fan of the fish, but I was and definitely would recommend it. For dessert, my wife had a brandy Alexander. I tried the homemade special recipe spumoni. I have to say it was the best spumoni ice cream I've ever tasted. It is an old family recipe created by the founder with a local dairy. If we weren't traveling, I would've taken some home. My only disappointment was the 3.5% credit card fee they charged. Why so many restaurants have continued this policy post Covid is disappointing. It's like a price gouging virus. However, Mancini's has not jacked their food prices up as well. They have maintained high-quality food at lower prices than the competitors so the credit card fee is not as painful. This is one restaurant I would definitely return to even with that fee. read more

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I had never been there before. Thought it would be kind of an upscale old-school steakhouse. It definitely was old-school and does have a great St. Paul, down home vibe, but not upscale - my bad, I guess. The salad was some lettuce thrown on a plate. The steak was cooked properly, but a little dried out. The service was hurried. Also, too loud to have a decent conversation with anyone in my party. Cool place - You have to go there at least once :) read more

Classic steak supper club with terrific atmosphere and food. Definitely worth a stop.

Went for my birthday on 8/8 Great first time experience and ambience. Our server Tammy was truly amazing. And made it a very well serviced evening. However, i asked my steak be prepared med-well. The food came out very rare. So rare that the server insisted she take it back to have it prepared as I wanted it and I agreed. We were not directly by the kitchen, yet my girlfriend and I and the couple sitting on both sides of us were sweating. Again, great service but the steak wasn't prepared properly and the template what really hot. read more

Mancini's Char House - Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Service and Ambiance was great. My filet was charred on the outside enough that it wasn't edible so I trimmed off the char. The rest was amazing. First time visiting, I would give it a try again. read more

I ordered the parmesan crusted walleye. I thought that meant it would be lightly breaded with some sort of crust that had some grated parmesan in the crust. I got a fillet of walleye with a thick slice of parmesan cheese just melted over it. Nothing else. No breading, nothing. Just the walleye with melted cheese on top. Fish covered in melted cheese does not tasted good. read more

They actually butterfly cut their filet mignon in half. Terrible cut of steak. Very disappointed and did not expect that. Terrible flavor, cooked improperly, and looked hideous. We were shocked when it arrived to our table. It was actually embarrassing. Do not get their standard filet cut. The wife's strip cut was better. Not what we expected. Nice bar area. read more

Server must not have had a good night ... we were happy to try because we all were 1st timers . She threw the whole vibe off *Megan . Food was blah nothing special.. bread was delicious though . We didn't feel welcomed ( old vibes alright back in 1940's for real ) won't be going back . read more

A Saint Paul staple, with fresh cuts that are seared to perfection. Walk in with high expectations and they will exceed them. I believe there is a lot of to reassure in the life of a restauranteur.,., and somehow this family will keep a calm and confident demeanor to ensure the finest dining experience with phenomenal food and an atmosphere you can't find anywhere else. Impeccable food, top tier service, they earn the admiration they receive. Bravo! read more

I had a sandwich at the state fair location called the Bomba. That sandwich was one of the best I have ever eaten. I don't know if Mancini's serves it at their Char House location but if they do be sure to try it. read more

If you're looking for a no-nonsense steakhouse, this is the place. The food is tasty, the vibes are old school supper club-y, the service reminds me of a small family restaurant. I ordered a petite filled (medium rare) with green beans. The steak was cooked perfect, with a nice charred crust. The green beans were also tasty. I would've loved having another side option besides a baked potato or green beans. read more

Great steaks and that relish tray wow. Not sure how they get tomatoes to taste like that. It's got an old school supper club vibe which was prefect for a business dinner. read more

A little disappointed this visit. Took my friend there for his birthday. I have always ordered the sirloin but thought I'd try the $12 more expensive New York strip. My dining companion ordered the sirloin. Besides both being a bit charred on the outside I feel we both had the same cuts of meat (I don't think mine was actually the New York!). It was tender but not very juicy and looked exactly the same size as the sirloin. Next time I'm just going to order the sirloin and save the $12. Regarding the relish tray, I always looked forward to the hot cherry peppers. The server told me they were no longer available(hard to believe!). A few of the garlic bread slices were actually wet.. as if water spilled on them. Also, bring cash or you will pay a 3.5% credit card fee. read more

First time here. The place doesn't feel like a supper club because it was more classy and the decor were fancy and well maintained. Love the reflecting mirrors up in the ceiling. A nice selection of steak cuts with limited non steak options. But a great selections for kids to choose from so that's a plus. The kids cheese was too well done and too crispy for my daughter's liking. The chicken strips seems like it was good. My steak was a little under cook but the server was happy to have it cooked a little longer for me. The green beans were cooked nicely with a little crunch but doesn't taste under cooked. The garlic bread was very good with a lot of garlic flavor and crispy on the outer crust and soft in the middle like it should be. Server was good and accommodating. Thank you for the free Mother's Day mamosa and rose! read more

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Amazing perfectly cooked steak. The table slaw and pickles are excellent. So much history and vibe in this place. Service was great and the owner bought us dessert. read more

There are a few entrances, so it was a little challenging to find the host stand. The place is HUGE. Tons of parking. Got seated right away. Bar was excellent. They give you lots of bread, but they also give you a plate with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and hot peppers, which I enjoyed, but I thought was unusual. I got the filet mignon which I was able to cut with the dull side of my knife. I asked for medium rare, but received rare. That's not an issue for me, but maybe something to be prepared for. The kitchen is open, so you can see your food being prepared. Our server was Mallory G. She was very kind and quick. read more

Mancini's Char House - Steakhouses Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The last of a great old school supper clubs left in the country. New York was fantastic and simple. Would Love to go again. Staff was fantastic and friendly. read more