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Mancuso's Restaurant

3.9 (423 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Linguini & Clams
Patrick L.

Mancuso's, a repeat Italian restaurant that I absolutely love to eat with friends and loved ones anytime I can't decide a great pasta place specifically during lunch for way better prices. The service is always accommodating, swift, and they've never given me the impression that they push certain dishes just to upsell the tab. The Beet salad should be more than enough if you like a contrast of bright citric flavors accompanied by figs, walnuts, and goat cheese. The last highlight, the Linguini & Clams, 3 words to instantly understand how I interpreted the flavors: rich (not in an overwhelming sense), balanced, and briny. The white wine sauce reduces the oceanic brininess to those who are sensitive to it by almost 100%, a beautiful combination of still showcasing the clams' flavor paired with the creaminess through the dish. I love Mancuso's as a go-to lunch pasta because I can enjoy the spot when it's less busy!

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Diane M.

The parking situation was a bit of an inconvenience. We drove around a while before finding the last parking stall in a public parking lot. Through the app we tried to pay the $50 for our parking spot. After we walked around the corner and up the stairs we were notified via text stating the payment could not be completed. The host overheard our conversation and that Mancuso's validates spots in another parking garage. After we were seated, we decided on our entrees, one of our party members ran downstairs and moved our vehicle to the other parking garage. He didn't have to rush because the server had not been to our table yet. It would have been nice to know about the validating parking option prior to our visit. When making our reservations online, I completed their detailed questionnaire asking about allergies, food sensitivities if it was a special occasion etc but I felt like it wasn't glanced at. Our server didn't know of my daughter's high peanut allergy, she wasn't aware of my lactose intolerance and she had no idea that we were celebrating a birthday. Another server overheard this and brought us a cute 1\2 size portion of tiramisu last minute after the bill had already been dropped at our table. On a positive note, my rib eye steak was excellent! $62. Tasty, cooked to my order and seasoned nicely. The others commented that the gnocchi and meatballs $31 tasted just okay and cannelloni entree $33 was not quite enough for a meal and left him hungry. I would return for the steak alone ,now that I'm better informed about the parking situation and have adjusted my expectations of the service.

Esther L.

This was one of the best actual meals I've had in Phoenix. All the meals in Phoenix were either were overly expensive for poorly cooked quality food or overly salty but not this location!! This restaurant had amazing pasta: the fettuccine Alfredo was fairly priced around $20-$30 with amazing creamy taste, the best sautéed mushrooms, and served fresh/hot. The garlic bread was a bit too hard for me but still delicious. And amazing seating the views were great. The servers were also so respectful, patient, and friendly. The restaurant wasn't crowded and when requested a seat away from the window, they were so nice about it. Served hot water and refilled without my asking too. Welcomed in and welcomed out. Overall one of the best experiences in Phoenix

Congratulations dessert
Roicia B.

The ambiance was great and the food was good too. We really enjoyed being able to celebrate the first year and enjoy a nice steak. The customer service was good!

Birthday dessert
Roni K.

The service was good. Two large holiday parties and a larger group kept staff moving. We arrived just after the parties got started... the Asiago gnocchi was excellent. The gnocchi we perfect puffs, tender and evenly filled . Partner had lobster tails .. they were overcooked and tough. The risotto was dry and bland. I am thinking it was just a bad night for this restaurant and will give it another try...

New York Cheese Cake
Kemlyn B.

Beautiful downtown date night restaurant! Servers and service were impeccable! We had a specially curated menu for an organized dinner social club event. Caesar Salad was refreshing garnished with a little anchovy on top. Chicken Piccata was balanced with a light lemon caper sauce, a tomato based pasta and the amazing Brussels sprouts! Dessert was beautifully garnished and good as cheesecakes go. Parking: 2 hour validation, $5 per hour after that at the Collier Center Parking Garage.

Lobster Fra Diavolo
Robert G.

It took a moment to figure out how to get in the restaurant, but it was worth it. I had the lobster fra diavolo and my wife had the veal piccata. The Chianti was very nice. The garlic bread was evil. Enjoyed it way too much. The servers were hard working and the seating was comfortable. My only complain was with the design of the restaurant. You need some better noise absorbing materials. That's it. One tip, make a reservation. It was packed on a Sunday night at 6pm

Garlic bread Pina Colada with strawberry swirl Red wine
Jamie J.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Mancuso's the other night! We were seated in a rather private booth and served promptly. The garlic bread was beyond any other garlic bread I have tasted. The meal was served in a very reasonable time and the service by our waitress as well as all other staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone that walked past was aware of empty plates and water cups. It was the perfect space for us to enjoy a wonderful anniversary dinner.

Cute
Tisha R.

I was invited to a dinner hosted by several agencies from Central Maryland. It was a touch of home in a new state. I've never been here but was glad to be introduced to it. The private dining room was nice and cozy. The restroom is fine (dated but nice photos on the wall) and clean. The staff serving us were friendly and attentive. For dinner, I started with the house salad and selected the Baked Meat Lasagna for my entrée. It serves 2 easily. They preselected a Cream Brulé Cheesecake. Delicious!

Lobster ravioli & lobster tail
Ja'nell F.

Everything I got, I loved. I will be back! Our server was so bubbly and amazing! Parking was a little confusing and finding the place downtown takes patience but once you're there, you will be glad you went!

Veal Parmesan with risotto

Fantastic meal, service and ambiance during a business supper for six. The veal parmesan with risotto was absolutely melt in your mouth delicious.

Ahi Tuna Bites
Philicia P.

Service was decent. The happy hour is pretty good! Had the fried calamari and it was yummy! Had the meatballs and that sauce is so good. Also tried salmon bites and the Caesar salad. Absolutely no complaints. Wish I came in here sooner.

Denise M.

We decided on Mancuso's for dinner because it is close to Phoenix Symphony Hall. It can be a little tricky to find. When you find the address, you have to go up the stairs and then around the building in front to find it. Of course, because it's downtown, parking can be a little hard to find. There is a parking garage, but we parked on the street around the corner. The restaurant itself is lovely. I was surprised that it was so empty at 6:00 on a Friday evening. There is a separate bar off to the side, a main dining room, and then another room off the side with tables and white tablecloths. I really liked the touch of a big table lamp and an arrangement of mirrors and old photos. We started with cocktails and escargot. The escargot was loaded with delicious, garlicky butter. We got a basket of bread, which was fantastic for dipping in the garlic butter. They do bring balsamic and olive oil if you prefer to dip your bread in that. I had the rigatoni Bolognese, which was good. Hubby had the linguine in white clam sauce. There were tons of clams and it was absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful, attentive server. He boxed our food up for us at the end of the evening, which is touch I always appreciate.

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Great service great food great atmosphere. Would recommend this to anybody that goes to Phoenix great place.

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