Met up with friends to go to a show downtown Phoenix and we wanted to get dinner before the show and picked Mancuso's. Its been in the valley for 40 years and this was my 1st time there. We had reservations so we were shown to our table right away. The meal starts out with bread, which was delish, For the meal I went with chicken marsala. The was perfectly cooked chicken breast in a wine sauce with button mushrooms paired angle hair pasta and seasoned green beans. The table also shared a bottle of wine. This was a great meal, service was a great. Can't believe it was my 1st time there, but it won't be my last! read more

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I ordered from here on Door Dash, not knowing what to expect, but is was amazing! I grew up in Naples, Italy and I have been searching for Gnocchi that reminds me of home and this did! They were delicious, melt in your mouth pillows of goodness! I had them with half Alfredo / marinara sauce! Super impressed and the beet salad was delicious too! read more

We were 6, and everyones dish was excellent. We started with Calamari and Brochette and i had the arugula beet salad, all terrific. For the main courses, we had the lamb chops, pork chops, fettuccini and Bolognese. Again all terrific. We then had desserts from a variety on a dessert cart. I have to say one of my most enjoyable dinners, everything superb from start to finish. One negative note they added a 20% gratuity to the bill, common for a party of 6, but they didn't mention it or tell us, lucky someone in our party looked at the bill. read more

The husband and I had lunch here while in Phoenix at a conference and really enjoyed it. They were close to the PCC making it walking distance from my conference even in heels. Their gluten free menu designations made ordering easy and our server was wonderful. We loved the ambiance and elegance of the decorations and styling; the tall booths provided privacy and intimacy for conversation. We ordered the crab stack appetizer to share and thought it was decent but probably wouldn't order it again. I had the farfalle and chicken with pesto sauce and gluten free penne and it was really good. Gf pasta isn't the easiest to get right but they had the cooking time down for the penne. The husband enjoyed his cannelloni he ordered too. Portions were generous and even tho we didn't need extra to take back to our hotel we had to anyway and enjoyed it later for a snack. A great little lunch spot and probably even better for a romantic dinner location. read more

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Happy hour plus dinner for 4 here last night. Able to park on the street right out in front which was a pleasant surprise. They have great happy hour prices, highly recommend it. We had a series of apps (see photos) and cocktails. The calamari and bruschetta were winners, the stuffed mushrooms not so much. Drinks were priced at about $10 for happy hour, and we were "happy" to consume several Mediterranean mules. We just wanted a small dinner so we ate in the bar, which is a very pleasant space. I just had the wedge salad which was a small portion, but the bleu cheese dressing was superb and the lettuce very fresh and crispy. We had a great time! Our server stopped by in a timely fashion to see what we needed but didn't bug us. Good job! I'd come back in a heartbeat - their menu has some really appealing dishes that I'd love to try! read more

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Amazing food! Worth every penny. My favorite is the chicken Alfredo. So rich flavorful and a big portion. For dessert the almond cake you must try!!! A unique amazing dessert kind of like a tiramisu in texture. Service is always top notch. read more

Visited this restaurant for our friends birthday. Truly a wonderful experience. Thank you to the staff, and our waiters for helping out our party of 19. Service was great, very kind and even provided us helpful recommendations. We came here for the pasta, price range is from $20-30 but well worth as the portion sizes were large. There were many leftovers by the end of the night. I got the Shrimp capellini with tomatoes and angel hair pasta. It was a very tasteful dish a little on the peppery side with a light sauce that was all topped with some whipped ricotta. Very delicious and paired well the with complimentary garlic bread. As for dessert the waitress recommended the tiramisu and that also hit the spot. Perfect thing to end the night as it also wasn't too heavy and not too sweet. They also provided complimentary slices for the birthday celebrants! So sweet! Overall, it's a very nice ambiance to come visit for a fancier dinner and/or celebration for a loved one. read more

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The food and atmosphere were a big hit and will go here again for special occasions. Our server was a tad disappointing. Even the food runner and young man filling our water was like, "Where is she?" read more

I have been going to this restaurant since they opened. Lunch time all the time. Service is never lacking. My wife celebrated a milestone birthday here. Around 20 people. We had a memorable time. The place has a business casual feel. Elegant and comfortable. I have a few favorites. Everyone that went with me is always pleased. Highly recommended. read more

Stopped in before going to the symphony. Mancuso's had just what the doctor ordered. Ambiance was nice. Soft. Not a lot of noise bombarding us. The stuffed mushrooms and calamari fritte were excellent starters. Entree's included Mama's paella, lobster fra diavalo, veal piccata and lasagna. Paella and fra diavalo were top notch, exquisite. Lasagna was hearty and heavenly. Veal was good, but the other dishes were stellar. Dessert was fantastic. I fully recommend this establishment for a nice dinner when you're downtown. read more

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This place was great. We celebrated my Hub's bday here and had an enjoyable evening. I had a salmon.l Caesar that I loved while hubs had the shrimp and scallop scampi. I had a bite of the noodles and thought they were really tasty. We also had a few drinks but the bread was the star of the show. I thought it was so good and wanted more to take home but didn't ask. I can't wait to go again! read more

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This is my second time dining here and pleased with both experiences. The ambience, the staff, the quality of food and drinks are consistent and to our liking. It was celebrated a birthday event together with celebrating the NYE . Marian was our server, and she did a fantastic job . It was a large party & NYE was a pretty busy place. We enjoyed our time celebrating the special occasion -- thanks to the staff to provide us the service. Fabulous wine list & good Negroni! All the main dishes were all delicious. A little bit of room to improve: the martinis (first two) were somehow for mixed with some coconut flavors...we decided to march through with it. The rest of the other martini were great & in the stainless still glass (kudos)! read more

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Everything. Absolutely everything was perfect! Our server Semean (sp?) Was fantastic! The food was fantastic my filet was velvet! The patio lighting was sweet and romantic for an anniversary dinner! read more

Went for dinner. Service was great, and food was tasty. We will definitely go back when we are in the area.

We always enjoy dining at Mancuso's, and last night, we had friends from out of town who also enjoyed it. The service is top-notch, they have a nice menu, the food is always delicious and hot, and you can easily carry on a conversation while you're dining. read more

This place is great for a date night of family dinner. I love the second floor location. The interior is pretty. Service was great. Family and kid friendly. To start we had the lobster bisque which I thoroughly enjoyed. So creamy and tasty. My husband had the potato spinach soup. Which he enjoyed as well. They brought out a bread basket which was so warm, fresh and fluffy. My main course this time was the chicken marsala. I wasn't in love with it. But their food is great regardless. To end the night we had tiramisu of course and that was delicious. My husband enjoyed his entree as well. read more

This was my first time visiting Mancuso's and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing. The staff is very polite and professional. There was never a moment that we had to waive down our server. She was always right on time. Now on to the food because I know that's what you're here for. I had the Chilean Sea Bass over linguini. The sea bass just melts in your mouth and it was seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend! My husband had the Filet and Lobster Tail. The picture doesn't do the lobster justice. I was surprised by the size of it. His steak was cooked to the perfect temperature and according to him, it was nice and tender. Great experience. Great food. Great service overall. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We have been coming to Mancuso's for years and love the food, location, ambiance and service! We just recently went their prior to a Dbacks game and had another great meal. We had the calamari appetizer and I had the Chilian Sea Bass and my friend had the Chicken Parmesan and they were all excellent. Our server, Nicole, is the best. Great restaurant in downtown Phoenix. read more

This was my first and only visit. 1. overpriced 2. received wrong salads from what was ordered... no explanation 3. asked for substitution of linguine for salad or vegetables with entree. told they would ask the chef. dinner arrived with linguine, no sauce, no acknowledgement of our request. what if I was gluten intolerant? 4. ordered two teas at and of meal... only one arrived. had to ask again and it arrived as we were walking out the door. I never post reviews... but this horrible service warranted it. ps..5 pm seating... not busy read more

I'm leaving this review in the spirit of being constructive and not to degrade. Just so disappointed that I felt compelled to do so. I went in with a friend last night , we were downtown for a concert and had reservations. We were promptly sat. I do not recall the servers name, but he was a young guy and did a good job, no complaints there. If we needed anything, he was quick. I just have to comment on the meal because I have always put this place on a pedestal, the food here has always been top notch. (And I'm Italian, grew up in Italian house with mom that can cook, I can cook and I know good Italian food). Last night was a stark contrast to what I remember, as I've been here numerous times. I ordered the wedge salad first. There was hardly any dressing on it, I asked for more and got watered down ranch. :( I ate it cause it's a $14 salad but it was meh. For dinner I ordered the gnocchi with meatballs. I got two sauces with it. The Alfredo and Marinara. They did a half/half on the plate. The gnocchi was overcooked, super soft and fluffy. Just not what I expected at all. The Marinara was extremely sweet. No idea what they put in it to make it that sweet but it ruined it for me. And then to top it off, the sauce was lukewarm. The meatballs weren't bad. Tight and a little tough but tasted good. My friend got the shrimp linguine and liked it. We also ordered drinks, I got two and they were so weak I barely tasted the alcohol. I'm positive they watered them down. My friend got two gin and tonics. $90 for 4 cocktails, overpriced!. Could barely detect the alcohol in them. Neither of us got dessert cause we were in a hurry to get to the concert. The bill was $200. I just wasn't blown away like I usually am. I'm not saying I will never go back, but I'm disenchanted with them now. The quality of that meal was just NOTHING as I remember. I am giving 3 stars because I know this place can do way better. read more

Ambiance - Great, Service - Terrific, Food - We wanted it all to be amazing, but, my cannelloni tasted ok, but the meat was very dry inside. My husband said his veal parm was just ok. My brother and sister in law said something similar about their meals. We all agreed the red sauce was good but it didn't make up for the food it was poured over. Ok, the garlic bread was to die for. We ordered three different desserts. I chose the carrot cake. The cake was ok, but the frosting flavor was lacking. We purchased two roses that were nice and they lasted well into the next few days in a vase of water. The restrooms are clean and appealing. Another annoying thing is trying to find the front door to the restaurant when you are coming out of the parking garage. Not enough helpful signage. And don't get us started on the difficulty of the parking garage itself. Yikes! Anyway, it was a nice experience on the patio, but we won't be returning. We feel we paid too much for food that was seriously just ok. We had dinner the previous evening at a different restaurant that had amazing food at a much lower price. We will return that that one instead of Mancuso's. read more

Was at the Convention Center for a couple of days and ended up at Mancuso's twice (once at the bar and once at a table). It's a very nice restaurant with excellent cocktails and good food. I liked everything I tried though the "healthy" paella was a contradiction in terms (as in Mancuso's version was surprisingly healthy when I was expecting an oily calorie bomb). I'd stick with Italian selections. Caesar's salad completely succeeded. Terrific tiramisu. Fun wait staff. read more

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We decided to try mancuso's for New Year's Eve! I made a reservation for 7pm. However my GPS took me to the back of the building and the elevator was down. So I called to find out how to get to the front. I spoke with a VERY curt woman on the phone who while trying to guide me was short and slightly rude..when we finally got inside, my partner approached her and gave our names, she WAVED us to the side and assist the group behind us. One thing I cannot stand is being dismissed. Not a "how are you this evening" not even a "hello" I felt like I was bothering her.. We were seated and I must say the atmosphere gives a nice old world charm feeling, with dim lights and dark woods. We ordered the butternut squash ravioli for an appetizer and it was delicious! The sauce was great and the ravioli wasn't too sweet. Our server was pleasant until the end.. he disappeared and I watched him spend amble time with another table but never came back to check on us. We were ready to go and sat with plates of cold food in front of us for well over 30 minutes. We weren't offered bread or dessert. While the table behind us was presented with a platter of options. I ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi and it was absolutely amazing! My partner had the vegetarian paella and it was just ok. I wish they had more vegetarian options. Overall 3 stars simply because the food was good. I would come back but maybe for an early dinner and not a holiday read more

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*Restaurant Week* Update: I always try to visit at least two new restaurants during Restaurant Week, and this year has been so different. (Lots of places have take out options for those of you not ready to dine in.) If you have not been to Mancuso's, make a plan to go there now! We wanted to celebrate my Dad's birthday, but I also have to be careful due to their age and other considerations. Saturday we chose Mancuso's to celebrate his birthday after hearing of the precautions they are taking. They had an amazing menu with price points at $33, $44 and $50. You could also order from the main menu and my guy did that. My mom, dad and I ordered from the three-course $33 menu. My parents enjoyed the Caesar salad and filet mignon. I selected the Wedge salad and Chicken Marsala. My guy chose the gnocchi and meatballs from the main menu. We also tried an exceptional stuffed mushroom appetizer that was stellar. The entrees were big stars but the side of risotto was a surprise mega star! Our server, Jeffrey W. Was outstanding and personable. The support staff were also awesome, promptly topping off our water and clearing dishes. Nothing was left unattended and the entire experience was outstanding. So we are three days into Restaurant Week and I urge you to try someplace new, if your budget allows. COVID has forced us all to be so careful but our great restaurants need your support. Thanks for reading. read more

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Best upscale Italian in Phoenix. The ambiance is so pretty inside and service is always top notch. Things you must try: -Chicken marsala (unbelievably great flavor) -Creamy risotto -Chicken parmesan It is located near the convention center so you need to park in the garage. Just make sure to get your ticket validated and be mindful of downtown events. read more

Food was good! Service was okay, we had a large party of 7 so we were sat out on the patio. It was a cold windy night but they have heaters that worked well. Ratings: Calamari 3/5 Ahi bites 2/5 Lobster bisque 5/5 Potato soup 5/5 Friends had chicken parm, chicken Marsala, cannoli (5/5) and chicken bow tie pasta. All said it was good.. read more

We had dinner tonight before going to a show, and it was lovely. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food and cocktails were good were good . . . I loved the escargot! The ambiance is also very nice. Our server boxed our food for us (really large portions), which I always think is a great touch at nicer places, but, oddly, I noticed another server just dropping off the containers and bags at her tables for customers to to do it themselves. It was a great visit and we will be back. read more

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Best calamari I ever ate. But the rest of the food was not even mediocre. The pasta was over cooked and the salad was quite plain.

Whenever we are in downtown , we always come to this location. The food, ambiance and staff are gracious and accommodating. There are a lot of dining choices in Phoenix. But, if you want consistency and a superior dining experience, you can't go wrong with Mancuso's . read more

Really gone downhill They seem to not know what pomodoro sauce is Looked like leftover soup with pasta sitting it it Caesar salad was blah Used to like this place Not going back again Also crappy internet in the bar and tvs struggled to get a signal read more

Came here before a performance at Symphony Hall and was disappointed. Both entrees were cold when served - for pasta dishes this was disappointing!! Service was pretty good overall. They do have gluten free options for the pasta which is really convenient. read more

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Attentive, fast, and overall amazing service. The stuffed mushrooms were great and the Amarita (Italian Margarita) was made well. Have to come back for dinner read more

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Catching up with a friend over dinner which turned into just drinks and (lots of) appetizers. Some good twists on classic cocktails. Very good appetizers - especially the meatballs with risotto. I'm not always a fan of risotto, but this was excellent. Staff were wonderful, watch for when we needed something but never hovering over us. Nice space that I think is better with the wall open to outside seating (but it was 109 outside so best not to be outside. Highly recommend! read more

Perfect quick and good value happy hour dinner before catching a show at AZ Financial down the street. Parking tip - park in Colliers @201 E Washington and restaurant is upstairs on 2nd level and they validate for 2 hours. read more

It is as good, if not better than the Italian restaurants I went to in New York. Great happy hour menu too. I'm going to make it my weekly go to place. Also close to the light rail. Can't go wrong with Jorge! Amazing staff member. Great ambiance and I love that it is on the second level. read more

We visited Mancuso's on a Monday (holiday) evening for a birthday-related dinner. Reservations had been made a couple of weeks in advance (though they had tables still available, given that it was an off-night). I'd expect reservations would be needed for any weekend. The only real problem we had related to the dinner was finding the restaurant. Their website directs you to a parking garage on Washington Street, which we found; it is in the heart of what appears to be the area of downtown devoted to sports venues and entertainment (and banking). From there, things got harder though. Here is my advice - when you enter the parking garage, descend the ramp and turn left. Go as far as you can in that direction (to the 2nd set of enclosed stairs / elevator). That is actually the set that take you up to the 2nd level above the street, where the restaurant is located. We ended up climbing stairs, asking people in a condo lobby, then going outside and ascending more stairs and blundering into the place. They could really do with better instructions, signs, etc. It would be easy to find on a 2nd visit, but is difficult on a first visit. Once inside, things improved markedly. Our waiter was attentive, we got drinks and bread fairly quickly, and their menu selection of steak, seafood, and pasta was extensive. The only thing that I did not realize was that the steaks did include sides (which is becoming non-standard, I thought) so I ordered a small salad as well. I enjoyed it but might have skipped that if I'd understood about the sides. As the dinner was birthday-related, the guest of honor received a complimentary half-portion of dessert. The other two split a separate dessert. Both were good (one chocolate, one lemon). If I were local to the area and was looking for a special occasion place, I'd definitely consider a return visit. read more

Not impressed. But I will retry another dish, it could be what I ordered. The seared ahi bites were completely over cooked . Linguini and clams were ok. read more

excellent service, food and hospitality. I will definitely be back!! the food was delicious.

One of my favorite restaurants downtown! Parking in general downtown is a bit spotty so just note that. The oysters here were GREAT. They had much flavor and the breadsticks were also tasty with the oil/vingeareatte mix. I ended having the Chicken Parm with risotto and Brussel sprouts. I really enjoyed my meal. My Brussel sprouts usually are crispier but I did really like these sprouts! Chicken Parmigiana was great as well, I would add some parley/oregano on the actual chicken itself instead around the whole dish. Risotto was cooked perfectly, I have had overcooked risotto in the past and it wasn't pleasant so this was great. Overall, nice restaurant was a great ambiance and great decor. Highly recommend especially for a date night! read more

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The ambiance is calm, very well decorated, tasteful quiet background music. The service was knowledgeable and prompt. The menu style is italian as you might expect, I ordered simple items like house salad and the grilled salmon, which was artfully presented on pasta with a tasty mushroom sauce. The dessert menu is extensive. A great choice for a refined pleasant meal in calm surroundings. read more