Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Mandina's

    3.5 (128 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Seafood
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Loading...

    Order Mandina's Takeout or Delivery

    Mandina's Photos

    Business Info

    MANDINA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Mandina's

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Only 12 shrimp the size of popcorn shrimp on the Fried Shrimp Platter.

    I regularly eat here, but tonight I have to complain. I usually order a soft drink, but tonight I ordered a glass of water. It tasted AWFUL. Mandina's has had this problem with their drinking water for YEARS, and they don't do anything to correct it. I know several other people who have had this same complaint over the years -- the water tastes like it came from a sewer. There is something REALLY WRONG here, as even water from a faucet doesn't taste like this. I cannot believe that the owner is not aware of it (because multiple people have complained about it), and I further can't believe that they continue to serve nasty tasting water to their customers. How about installing a filter?? Additionally, I ordered a Fried Shrimp Platter, which is about $21. It comes with only fries -- no salad. I'm not talking about a kid's meal. I'm talking about a shrimp platter. This platter came with 12 popcorn shrimp. Seriously?? I have never been to a reputable restaurant where the shrimp platter didn't come with a dozen good-sized butterflied shrimp with tails on. These of course were too small to even butterfly. If they were going to serve shrimp this size, they should have put 36 of them on the platter. Check out the photo (which actually makes them look larger than they were). They should be ashamed to serve something like this.

    Andi F.

    Located in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking. It is pretty easy to find. I came with a couple of coworkers as we like to get together for dinner every once in a while. We walk in and are quickly seated and asked what beverages we wanted. All three of us ordered appetizers and only two of them were brought out. The wings were good but only mildly tangy, not really spicy. The dip was bland. We never got the fried ravioli, but that is probably for the best and we did not get charged for it. One of my coworkers got the fried fish plate and came no where close to finishing it. The other got the steak and also came no where close to finishing it. I got the pasta and shrimp and my stomach started revolting before we were done. The total price was reasonable, and they were quick on the drink refills. Everything inside seemed clean and well laid out. I am not sure I will be back.

    fried ravioli and shrimp scampi

    See all

    Photo of Andrew M.
    435
    10
    0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Great food and service. Never had a bad meal. Stuff bell peppers better than my grandmother's. LOVE IT!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 4 of 4

    Ask the Community - Mandina's

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Italian 745 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market

    New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market

    3.8(156 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    •$$

    Outstanding Restaurant and Staff. Brooke was gr at and her suggestion was actually the hat I wanted…read moreto try. The Red Fish was Crispy and juicy and Pasta was cooked just right. First time going there but certainly not my last. I'm in to n a few more days and wasn't able to get there today but probably tomorrow. Thank you Brooke for such a pleasant lunch. I'll be back. Yallhollatchaboy'!

    So guess who found themselves in "New Orleans" during Super Bowl weekend? [yes, I'm writing this in…read moreNovember. Yes, this happened TEN MONTHS AGO. Let me live - Better late than never lol] And please notice the quotation marks around "New Orleans," because yeah, I was bamboozled. My company really had me thinking I'd be IN THE CITY eating real Cajun food, soaking up that seasoning, that spice, that Louisiana magic -- and then they drove us all the way across the river to ... Covington, Louisiana. Covington. Be serious. Anyway, once we arrived, before I even attempted a nap, my mission was crystal clear: secure Cajun food immediately. I found New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market on one of the delivery apps and decided to give them a try. Best choice. Pleasant surprise. I started with the Cajun Crawfish Bread -- that creamy crawfish mix toasted with cheese? Delicious. Like comfort food with a little attitude. Then I had the Bayou Redfish -- grilled, sitting on linguine, all covered in this creamy crawfish sauce? Chef's kiss. Everything blended perfectly. Cajun flavors doing exactly what they're supposed to do. And because I cannot see the word "beignet" and leave it alone, I ordered the beignet sticks for dessert. I'll be honest -- they were good when they were piping hot, but once they cooled down I wasn't as crazy about them. For a layover that had me on the wrong side of the river, this food absolutely came through Would definitely order from them again!

    Photos
    New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market - Dining area

    Dining area

    New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market - 2 pounds of crawfish

    2 pounds of crawfish

    New Orleans Style Seafood Restaurant & Market - Lots of indoor seating.

    See all

    Lots of indoor seating.

    LUMORA - Buffalo Chicken Pinsa at Lumora

    LUMORA

    4.3(70 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Food was super good. Our server, Gabby took care of us well. We also liked the design of the…read morerestaurant and the booths were super comfy

    My family and I came here to celebrate my birthday and we had the best time!…read more To start, we ordered drinks all around: Autumn Espresso Martini flight, Autumn Mule, Pumpkin Spice White Russian, and a Spiced Brown Old Fashioned! The espresso flight included pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, and cinnamon and all were DELICIOUS! They were full sized and very reasonably priced. The Pumpkin Spice White Russian was a bit of a miss, but our waiter was very accommodating. For starters, we got the Seafood Dip and Zydeco Egg rolls. We knew after these arrived that this would be a new favorite spot. The seafood in both dishes was plentiful and we could not get enough of both dishes. For entrees, the table has the Skirt Steak, Bayou Mac and Cheese, Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinsa, Shrimp and Crawfish Gouda Grits, and Cajun Pasta. We were sharing with one another and did not find anything we didn't like. We decided the pizza was our favorite. The crust was perfect! For dessert, we had the Biscoff Bread Pudding and Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake. The bread pudding was so well done. It wasn't too sweet and the strawberries were perfect! The vibes were super cool with the moody lighting and table lamp. The art was very sleek and modern. We had a great waiter who gave us recommendations, checked in on us often, and was overall very accommodating. One of the best parts, is that for all of our meal we paid a very reasonable price for a quality that was super high. I couldn't recommend this place more!!!

    Photos
    LUMORA - Bar area at Lumora in Covington

    Bar area at Lumora in Covington

    LUMORA
    LUMORA - Dubai chocolate

    See all

    Dubai chocolate

    Social - Whole branzjno Father's Day special !

    Social

    4.6(29 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    What an amazing experience with service, ambience and the exceptional flavors this restaurant…read moreoffers! Truly the biggest gem in Madisonville! We dined here late lunch/early dinner. The decor from street view of the restaurant is welcoming and yet, once you walk inside it gives you the artsy, modern & sophistication to another world. I was pleasantly surprised and admire this take in its art form. We ordered 3 plates to share, Calamari, Cevice Clasico, & Pulpo Anticuchero & a couple Pisco sours. Each dish was plated and cooked perfectly, especially the octopus. Octopus is usually overcooked in most establishments, but not here... it was melt in your mouth outstanding. I honestly can reorder those plates again for the next visit because they are actually that outstanding. They do have a speakeasy (upstairs) open on Friday's and Saturdays which is themed to Scarface and even have a connecting outside front patio lounge to that. Unfortunately they weren't open at the time, as we visited on a Sunday. But we still got a pretty cool tour by our awesome server. Needless to say, this place has won our hearts and we will be back to try more! Note: if all the parking spots are taken in front of the river, there is ample parking right behind the restaurant.

    This place sets a nice elegance while having and earthy South American vibe. Great flavor in every…read morebit of the food but not over done. Each element adding to the dishes. We asked for the sweet plantains (a side) as an appetizer and enjoyed this choice. Then a mahi mahi based octopus ceviche and a parmesan encrusted chicken over one of the better pestos I've tasted, and the green pasta was cooked al dente not overcooked like the majority of restaurants. I apologize for the absence of food pics though leaving a review was an afterthought but felt a necessity after the quality of the food.

    Photos
    Social - Momento

    Momento

    Social - Pisco Sour, Ceviche Clàsico

    Pisco Sour, Ceviche Clàsico

    Social - Patio to speakeasy

    See all

    Patio to speakeasy

    Tchefuncte’s - Stone crab

    Tchefuncte’s

    4.1(105 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    We stopped in for Sunday brunch on my daughters birthday and had another fantastic meal…read more I ordered the Louisiana Crabmeat Sardou, and it was outstanding. Think eggs Benedict with a Louisiana crabmeat twist. It starts with a buttery homemade biscuit topped with a whole artichoke heart, creamed spinach, a perfectly poached egg, hollandaise, and caviar. It's served with a generous portion of lump crabmeat and a side of potatoes. With so many rich components, I expected it to be heavy, but everything was surprisingly balanced. Every bite worked together, and it was an incredibly delicious dish. My wife ordered the French Dip, which was the brunch special, and she absolutely raved about it. The shaved ribeye was incredibly tender, the Gruyère added just the right richness, and the au jus was packed with flavor. My daughter, who considers herself a burger connoisseur, insists their Brunch Burger is the best burger she's ever had. She ordered it again today, and it only reinforced that opinion. I also tried the Golden Hour cocktail, and it may have become my new favorite. I highly recommend giving it a try. From the food to the service, everything was exceptional. Tchefuncte's continues to deliver one of our favorite brunch experiences, and we can't wait to stop in again the next time we're in the area.

    We really enjoyed Tchefuncte's!…read more They have their own parking lot, so it made it very easy to get in and out. You just park, the go inside, and the restaurant is on the 2nd floor. The service was phenomenal! It was for an anniversary, and they made sure to tell us happy anniversary, and add it to a little sign that was left on our table. Now for the main part: the food. Fried Oysters and Pork Belly - very good, if you get this make sure you eat them together (that was our "best bite" for that serving). Wedge Salad - one of the best wedge salad's we have had. The blue cheese dressing was creamy (rather than chunky blue cheese). It had crispy shoestring onion strings that almost acted as the croutons. I loved every bite that included lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and bacon. Delmonico Steak - this was probably our overall favorite item. Just a great steak, and large enough for both of us to enjoy. Redfish - this was good, not great. Would probably try something else other than this if we went back. Tchefuncte Potatoes - they almost were like a twice baked potato (flavor wise), but they are super creamy and fluffy and then turned into a lightly fried ball. Good and very unique. Crème Brûlée - if you like crème brûlée then you will enjoy it here. A classic dessert that was delicious. And to top it all off, the ambiance was great. It is right on the water, and service was very attentive.

    Photos
    Tchefuncte’s - Booth seating

    Booth seating

    Tchefuncte’s - French onion soup

    French onion soup

    Tchefuncte’s - View from our table

    See all

    View from our table

    Mandina's - italian - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...