Mandolas is very good. Food is great, and gelato. Gotta say lots of bees in the playground!

My friend suggested coming here because we were in the neighborhood after spin class. Immediately when I walked in, I was confused because i was expecting a more traditional setting. Like being seated and someone coming to take your order. Now, the fact that you order/Pay and then seat yourself is not a problem to me. My problem was with the food..... are the people who been writing these reviews saying the food is amazing, are their taste buds dead?? Like, this is not Italian food. Olive Garden taste better. I ordered the TORTELLINI MODO MIO and the calamari . First thing first, that was the worse calamari I had in my life. the vegetables were limp and soggy from grease. No crisps whatsoever. The calamari- was tiny pieces, no meat to them at all. Now the TORTELLINI MODO MIO - sounded so good on the menu but missed the mark entirely. Bland bland bland. Definitely would have benefited from seasoning. Next complaint, did they just open a can of peas and toss it in my bowl? Look at my picture and tell me if that looks appetizing. I should've got the pizza. You can't mess up pizza. I love Italian food, went to Rome for a summer and fell in love with pasta.. I'm not comparing this to obviously authentic Italian food, I'm comparing this to Olive Garden ( which I dislike) and saying Olive Garden is better. read more

Mandola's Italian - TORTELLINI MODO MIO - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

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Homemade everything. Delicious gnocchi, homemade mozzarella, bread.... on and on. Service was EXCELLENT and a big shout out to Sergio. We'll be back... soon! read more

The Mandola name carries a lot of weight in Houston - on par with other names like Pappas, Berg, and Landry. The experience at this Outer Austin location is better likened to names like Taco Bell, Chipotle, or Jack in the Box. The food they serve from a very short menu has the taste and texture of an Italian fast food restaurant. They also have a very limited wine list, with a chianti that tastes more like grape juice than an adult beverage. As you enter the location you stand in line and wait your turn to order in a hurried fashion. Then, you begin your search for an empty/clean table to sit at. Tip - if you opt to sit at the bar, the bartender will take your order and answer menu questions without having to wait in line and find that elusive table. Our food came out quickly and was nearly inedible, but it was reasonably priced! I can't recommend and cannot consider ever giving this location a second chance. read more

Great food! Great service. Very nice staff. Very nice experience our first visit. We were given a free dessert! Yum. Only negative was it's a little noisy. read more

Pretty sure I already rated this place. Not a bad place, but not my go to for Italian food tho.I always get the minestrone soup- thats mostly what I order. We were just here recently and they have done a lot of changes. They are ripping and redoing the bar that use to be to your left. It was a good place overall, just too much food if I order pasta too. Great for lunch- haven't been for dinner yet. read more

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Came here on a weekday for lunch, the place wasn't that busy. Regardless it took quite a while for our food to arrive. The prices are somewhat reasonable and the food is good, but I've definitely had better elsewhere. The bread at Mandola's is very good though, probably because it's coated in what seemed to be quite a bit of oil. Overall not a bad place to eat, and according to other reviews Mandola's is apparently really good. Not the experience I had though, but don't let this stop you from eating here. read more

Mandola's Italian - Fettucine Alfredo w/ Grilled Chicken - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Moving here very recently, we have tried many of our "local" eateries and food trucks, and Mandola's is our top family favorite! As a foodie who lived in Italy, lived in Austin (& out of Texas majority of my adult life) and loves long drawn out delicious dinners, I am married to someone who loves delicious but not long & drawn out (thank God for girlfriends!) and Mandola's is where we always find common ground. The first few visits, I was skeptical of the quick register ordering and prompt service, although so friendly, but WOW was the food ALWAYS fresh and delicious. I couldn't find anything I didn't like! We love the patio (fyi - the back area is so cute for people with littles), the fun-loving Tex-Italian vibe, the option to have a glass of wine or bubbly, teens always agreeing on eating here (!!) and that we can stay as long as I love or as little as he wants and have fresh, delicious food...& you can get delicious Italian dessert or gelato after- YES! The staff is amazing and make you feel like family - managers Christian & Sergio, employees Lorenzo & Sofonias are gems. We have brought visitors and they always have a great time and love the food. Faves - Pollo a Griglia, Caesar Salad, Chicken Picatta & Marsala and the Brasato?....perfect. Love Mandola's! read more

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Mkay. My grandma is Italian so imma bout to be THAT person, and say Olive Garden is way better. Don't waste your money kids .

Service was prompt, professional and kind. The issue was the food. My husband ordered a meatball Panini and received a sub sandwich. Subway does way better. I ordered cheese raviolis. No way that pasta is fresh as advertised. The red sauce was very bland, no seasoning to be seen or tasted. The garlic bread was either super soggy or very hard, it honestly tasted like old bread that had been reheated with more cheese. The house bread was yummy, how is the free bread better than the one you pay for? We barely ate our food and my stomach is not feeling well today. Unfortunately this will not be a place we will be returning to. read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. We love this place and come back every time we're in Bee Cave!

Nice ambience. Set in at the shops off the highway. Unbelievable selection of desserts. Who doesn't like Italian?! I wish I could say what my favorite dish is, but I tend to like them all. Nice selection. Try something different that unit wouldn't normally try. You might be pleasantly surprised read more

Disappointing experience as I had hoped for better than average. The salad was drenched in dressing (looked like soup) and was just core pieces without any green parts of the lettuce ( the salad looked white) and the pasta dishes were tepid and not very flavorful. I had eaten at the one in town once before a few years back and thought it was quite good. Not worth the prices for the meals though the desserts looked great (I didn't order any but the cases were filled with lovely offerings). Average experience for the price, to be sure. read more

Impressed when I got there and parked to get pick up server came out before I could pick up app to check in . It went downhill from there . After a few minutes he came out and asked if order would be under Ann nothing like my name . He then came back and said unfortunately a cashier didn't input online order to their register . It's just been done and is only going to be 10 minutes. We will see . I will update or add another review after I finally get food home read more

First time coming here and it was amazing. Food is scrum didely optious. Staff is super nice too. Kid friendly. Would come again

This is a wonderful upscale casual dining experience that is kid friendly. We visited on our trip to Austin and wish we had this near our home. The only negative was the play area is not completely closed in and out 1 year old escaped the play area before we chased him down. This needs to be fixed Kids meals were good and the chicken parmigiana was great. Also of note was the focaccia and their balsamic that we had to buy a couple of bottles of to take home The gelato was good but expensive and in the Austin heat quickly melts over the sides so eat fast. For the kids, the gelato comes with their meal (big plus) If we stay at Barton creek we will return and hope to see this expand to the Dallas area. read more

Mandola's Italian - Playground from the parking lot - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

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Food is decent and consistent, but they cannot get an online or takeout order correct. It's astonishing how many times I've had to deal with it in the last 6 months, and I keep asking myself why I go back. Tonight I realized I simply should not go back. read more

Mandola's is a pretty solid Italian restaurant. Their pasta dishes are good, their pizza is better than that, and their cookie and pastry section is terrific. I have been here a handful of times though and their meals are hit and miss. The pizza is always a safe bet though. Just take a look at that picture below, the mozzarella is cooked just the right amount and they nail the thin crust! This restaurant would get 4 stars from me except it's at a weird in-between style of Italian dining. It is very casual and yet an Italian beef sandwich costs $11. It's the type of place you could take family but not if you wanted a fancy meal. Ultimately it's a little more than a chain casual Italian restaurant but less than a formal Italian dining restaurant. Worth coming here but just know what style of restaurant it is, you're going to be paying more than usual for a casual dining experience. read more

Mandola's Italian - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Damned good. VERY damned good. I'm a fan of Mandola's in general, but this location is spot on. Pretty close to perfection in fact. Unlike the location at the Triangle, there's plenty of parking and the layout of the restaurant makes ordering much easier. But of course, a restaurant review needs to address the food. So, let's address. The foccacia and olive oil are right on point. The fried cheese is done to perfection and there's great marinara sauce with it. (No frozen food service junk here!) The meatballs were perfection. Unlike the location at the Triangle, the seasoning was right on point and didn't overwhelm the meat. The garlic fries were pretty good too. The real star of my meal was the spaghetti and meatballs. Again, the meatballs were on point and, just as important, the sauce to pasta ratio was right on. No watery pasta either. And on a final note, lets go back to the layout of this location. Because of the way the location is spread out, going to the self-serve area for drinks, silverware, plates, and condiments is a breeze. Final verdict. If you like Mandola's and the concept of fast casual Italian food that's not the standard Italian-American rendition, come to this location. read more

I am extremely disappointed with this restaurant. I decided to order online for pick-up. $11.50 for fettuccine Alfredo that had literally almost no Alfredo sauce. After looking at pictures of the Alfredo on Yelp, Im convinced they ran out of sauce or gave me the wrong item. They don't even garnish the dish to make it look good. The kids pizza was dripping in grease. My kids thought it wasn't the best they've ever had, but it was fine. We ordered the fried mozzarella, which may have been good if it was hot. I showed up 7 minutes before my order was supposed to be ready, but it was already ready and waiting for me so who knows how long it sat there for. We ate outside on their patio so it wasn't an issue of travel time either. After a tip, I paid around $36 for overpriced food that was seriously lacking in many ways. read more

Mandola's Italian - Alfredo to-go. Where is the Alfredo sauce? - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

this place was ok. i came in and immediately noticed that its not to fancy (which is ok) . i got a margarita pizza and it was pretty good. my brother got a Caesar and was complaining about the croutons. also the caesar salad dressing tasted cheap and nasty. read more

Mandola's Italian - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Tasty food. Grocery items are pricey but gelato is good and playground and patios are fun for the family.

Just not great... Service was rude, no one gave any resemblance of customer service. Sauce tasted like Boyardee and the Pia like Red Baron's. Should have just stayed home read more

I just went here, and OMG! It's my new favorite. The food is great, the staff is very friendly. It's and amazing take on an Italian and Mexican restaurant. read more

This place is a solid 4 stars. The staff is friendly and service is swift. There is a wide selection on their menu and everything I've tried has been delicious. They have a nice selection of desserts and gelatos. Although the parking can be a bit tight, there are plenty of tables in two dining areas. This particular Mandola's is better than the other two in the general area. I prefer this place over Maggiano's. Definitely worth a try. read more

This is such a hit or miss for us. If we want a spot to take our kiddo for a quick bite, then yes. He likes the pizza. I get a glass of wine and he plays on the playground. That's a great perk. But, it's not for my husband or I. We just don't love the pasta or pizza. read more

We love this place. We've had the pizza and pasta. It's all good. The complimentary bread with the olive oil and seasoning (plus we add parmesan) is so good. So... Good. Even though it is more cafe style, the prices are more like a sit down restaurant but that doesn't deter us! There is also an outdoor play area for the kids. read more

Mandola's Italian - Thursday special:  CANNELLONI FIORENTINA - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

This is a fast-casual establishment - you pick up a menu in line and order at the counter. Your order is brought out to your table when ready. The food is tasty and well-prepared. There is a coffee bar and a bakery counter where you can order deserts. Even without table service, this place is definitely recommended for a casual family meal or lunch. read more

Mandola's Italian - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Great food at a reasonable price. the staff is always friendly and professional. We had a nice talk with one of the managers named Sergio this evening when he came by to see how our food was. Mandola's is one of our goto's and I would highly recommend this place to others. read more

Ordered the fettuccini Alfredo tonight and it literally had zero sauce in it. I'm not sure what went wrong but it was noodles and maybe a tiny bit of butter. So bad read more

I sooo appreciate this place! Not only is the food delicious and authentic, the atmosphere is super family friendly, the staff has always been so accommodating and helpful and I've never experienced an unusually long (and annoying) wait. Which is so important for a family with small hungry kids. My fav appetizer is the caprese salad add prosciutto. My husband likes their panini. bonus: kids get a free gelato with meal. My kids love getting to go pick it out after they've eaten. Also great wine choices! read more

Mandola's Italian - Outside play area - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

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This place is DELICIOUS. We all devoured our food after a hike at Hamilton Pool and Reimer Ranch. My minestrone soup was the best, and pizzas were very good. They serve foccacia (cheesy) bread with the meal that is excellent. The kids meal comes with gelato for dessert. There are changing tables with free diapers in both men and women's bathrooms. This place is a winner in all ways! read more

Mandola's Italian - Changing tables with diapers in both bathrooms - Italian Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Amazing dinner! Special requests? No problem! wanna add something? No problem! Haven't had service like this since before Covid and the dinner was fabulous. Yes we will be back! read more

We went here for dinner the other night and while I thought it was really good both my husband and daughter said it was just ok and that they wouldnt go back. The bruschetta was great, all the fresh tomatoes on it were awesome. The lasagna was good, very very cheesy. The fried chicken dinner was strange for an Italian restaurant. It was breaded chicken legs and breast with bones in... we expected a breast like chicken parm, that being said it was ok. I got plates for our bruschetta and the entire stack was wet, like dripping wet where I needed to dry them with a napkin. That grossed me out - I am sure they were just cleaned but they needed to be dried so that they wouldnt have stagnant water piled up on the plates. Very pricey for a restaurant you order at a counter and get your own drink and utencils. read more

I have tried only a few things on the menu and depending on what you get it'll swing drastically as to whether or not you'll like it. I got the Italian wedding soup and let me tell you I think it was a bad day. The soup smelled sour and made my stomach and husbands stomach turn. I tasted it and yep sure enough it wasn't good. I have gotten the hero's panini and that was pretty good. I would rate that right in the middle. But their tiramisu is absolutely fantastic! In love with it. It's quite close to the best tiramisu I've ever had. As you can see this is quite a mixed review. I do plan to go back and try my favorite Italian dish ever. Eggplant parm. More updates and next time I'll have pics. read more

Lorenzo has been waiting on us for over a year. He is attentive, efficient and caring. He truly is excellent and I know it when I see it. I work with CEOs every day who would love to have more people with his work ethic. Food is great as well! read more

Absolutely GREAT FOOD!! Service is lovely and the inside is very comfortable and clean. Again, the food is the best. Prices are affordable. This restaurant is hard to beat! read more

Had not been here for some time but on a cold day decided shrimp fettuccine was just the ticket. It was absolutely delicious! Forgot how good their complementary bread was. Also had a delicious caprese salad. Fresh mozzarella and very large tomatoes. read more

I love the food here. Comes out fast, is tasty, I'll give that five stars. Whoever the blonde lady is with glasses that works in bakery area has been super rude the past two times I've come here. She is the reason I'm giving this place 3 stars. We forgot one step paying for our ice cream, which happened to be the tip, and she called us back over and said "I just wanted you guys' eyes as witness to see this, but I'm pressing okay on the no tip." Way to show your customers you only work for tip. With an attitude like that you don't need a tip, and need to reconsider it before coming to work. We just forgot a step while paying. read more

Entree size salad was more like side salad sized with lukewarm grilled chicken. Fettuccine alfredo tasted like microwave Lean Cuisine. The spaghetti sauce that came on the spaghetti and meatballs was watery and orange instead of red!? Only plus is that the food came out fairly quickly. read more