food is great and service is amazing. thank you to Jeremiah for letting us know about such an amazing place. highly recommended

Staff and food are excellent, as usual. But now it gets better with a rewards program! We signed up after we paid, but I emailed the receipt. Hope we get credit for today. I ordered the personal pizza with pesto (can't have tomato products including sauce) with spinach. It was delicious. I'm bringing half home. Husband had his favorite - sausage with spaghetti and traditional sauce. He's taking half home too! We are full. This place has excellent background music, employees who care (manager came by asking our opinion about our food, and so did the chef!), and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. It is a delightful place in which to dine. As we left we were offered a gelato sample. We had to decline. Too full even for that. We've had it before and ALL the flavors are wonderful to our taste buds. We'll be back! read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - My pizza tonight with cheese, pesto and spinach (6/3/26) - Italian Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

I'm honestly still in disbelief that this was a $16 LARGE salad. The pictures speak for themselves. The container wasn't even remotely full. There was such a small amount of lettuce that I actually took everything apart and photographed the ingredients separately just to show exactly how little food was included. I contacted the restaurant directly before leaving this review because I wanted to give them the opportunity to address it. I was told that the only things that appeared to be missing were two tomatoes, a couple pieces of cheese, and maybe a little lettuce. So essentially, what you see pictured is what they consider an acceptable $16 large salad. Only after I said I was going to post a review was I told I could come back and get another salad. But that completely misses the point. I don't want another salad. The point is that you are charging customers $16 for this portion and apparently consider it acceptable. I wasn't trying to get free food or an extra salad. I simply expected to receive what I paid for. If this is truly the standard portion, replacing it doesn't solve the problem. The problem is the value. I've supported this restaurant, recommended it to other people, and sent customers their way, which makes the response even more disappointing. Unfortunately, they've lost my business, and I certainly won't continue recommending them. If this is their idea of a $16 large salad, customers deserve to know what they're paying for before they order. Charging $16 for this amount of food is pathetic. Edit: I translated my English to Spanish since the manager spoke Spanish when I called and needed another employee to translate. No issues with that, just tried to assist in the language barrier. read more

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Cori R. I already left a review but I have a few comments. I just read all 100+ reviews and your issues are spelled out for you! If 10 customers have said the same thing you can count on the fact that it's the truth. Why don't you fix what's broken? Portions are too small especially the pasta! $20.00 for pasta you should be loading up the plate! Pasta is cheap! You look cheap when you give tiny portions. Food is coming out cold? Chicken quality is a big issue! Sauces have been called tasteless in 42 reviews! Wake up Mc Fly either get a better chef or better recipes. You cannot please everyone but when you have 35% negative reviews of 3 stars or less out of 147 customers you will end up like 68% of all new restaurants that don't make it! read more

Love the coconut cake. Love the thumbprint cookies that were moderately sweet. The mixed berry sorbetto is extremely sweet; i decided not to order it after tasting a sample. read more

I've drove by many times and finally stopped in. They have a nice bar area as well as a casual dining area. Gelato counter too! I was welcomed warmly as soon as I entered. I ordered chicken piccata with grilled veggies rather than the pasta Alfredo that usually accompanies it, this cost an extra $2.50. The chicken was very tender and cooked well but somewhat bland. Very faint lemon flavor and the capers had little flavor as well. The focaccia bread that comes with meals was tasty and served with herbed oil. They have a varied menu and I'm looking forward to giving some of their other offerings a try perhaps today was just an off day. read more

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We dined here last night. This was our 2nd visit, and we brought our very discerning friend. Once again everything was wonderful. We met Justin, very nice man, Tony recognized us from our first visit. My husband got the chicken piccatta, I got the spaghetti with sausage, and our friend got a pizza. Everything was delicious. We will be coming back for our friends birthday at the end of the month. Thank you for an allowance around wonderful experience. read more

Went to Mandola's last Saturday with my family. Really enjoyed our entres very creative and generous portions..The service was outstanding.. The manager Tony came by and checked on us as soon as we sat down and checked on us after our meal to see how we enjoyed it. Also enjoyed meeting the kitchen manager who gave us great recommendations for dinner.. read more

Great experience. The staff was very friendly and inviting. The food was fantastic. Fun and good food for the whole family.

This is not rated highly enough on Yelp. The most friendly atmosphere, with kind customer service and real attentiveness. I loved the happy hour appetizers- bruschetta was fresh and delicious, full of garlic. The fried mozzarella was full of flavor and stringy cheese. The minestrone soup was gobbled down in a couple bites. Caesar salad was crunchy and zesty. The main dishes were also a delight. Can't really pick a favorite- enjoyed the lasagna and the pizza! Remember- it is all being served quickly and with family style love! A real gem. For dessert there are incredible options as well. Chocolate dipped strawberries, coconut cake, cheesecake, tiramisu, a multitude of gelato flavors. Great kids options for food. And for all the rest of the stuff that's needed to go to a restaurant with kids, they have you covered there too. Both men and women's bathrooms have fully stocked change tables. It's not often you see that level of care. Hurry, go check them out now. :) you won't regret it. read more

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Never been here before, but I really liked it! It is a fast casual italian restaurant but with higher end dishes. It was a bit pricey but the meal I got I think was worth the price. I had the Monday special, the chicken capriciossa with fettuccine & tomato cream sauce. The pasta and the focaccia bread was my favorite part! Wish they had more white wine, they had a great red selection. The bartender Cody was a nice kid and got everything to me quickly. I'd definitely go back to try the pizza. read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - MONDAY - Chicken Capriciossa - Italian Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

Who: We are local couple and took a couple here visiting from out of state. Food: amazing and perfect size for lunch portions. Service: Rafaela was amazing! Perfect timing from bread for table and clearing of dirty dishes. She is a keeper!! Tony greeted us, asked if was our first time (yes) and gave the 4 of us a free gelato dessert. Really a nice gesture!! Ambiance: we enjoyed the homey decor and the baby changing tables in both men and women restrooms were amazing!! So very very appreciated for the level of customer service! We will be back. read more

Very casual, order at the counter and food/wine are delivered to your table. Our food was excellent and the bakery/gelato section looked good too, although we did not partake. Outdoor seating is available. read more

When you go to Mandolas hopefully Joey will be on duty! Yes, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is great. Service outstanding. But Joey makes it all worthwhile. He always greets you with a smile and suggestions to try. On more than one occasion, he has gone out of his way to make sure we were completely happy with our dinner or carryout. Mandolas..you have a gem in this young man! read more

Busy evening at Mondola,s in Oldsmar. The spaghetti and meatballs and the spaghetti with the vegetables were delicious. Service was great, with Tony and his staff visiting tables. We asked for the bruschetta without cheese and Tony delivered to the table. Great taste. The atmosphere and the staff makes you feel like family. read more

thought it was great food till i had the chicken parm. it was while i was eating that I realized the chicken isn't smelling like chicken and it looked really different. I tested to see if flys would eat it aswell but they didn't read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

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We had a truly great experience dining at Mandolas. The staff was incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and the gelato was so tasty. It is very kid friendly. They have a great happy hour. Can't believe it took us this long to give it a try, but we will definitely be back! read more

Two former coworkers met for lunch on a Monday and sat at the bar so we could chat quite a bit. We had the whole bar to ourselves and we had Cody's excellent service. She had a chicken Panini. I had the personal size margarita pizza everything was just perfect for us. Thank you! read more

The food looked great but portions are so small for the price. The Chicken Parmesan the chicken was huge but.... pounded so thin it was tasteless. Then there was not much pasta with this $24 dinner. The salad was large & flavorful except I bit into something very hard, like a rock. I've added pics. For $24 the entree does not come with salad, garlic bread, soup, nothing.... barely even any pasta with this paper thin tasteless chicken. I've added pics of that as well. The Chopped Italian Salad is large but it's not worth $19. The Side of Meatballs was decent. The meatballs were good. That was probably the best part of our order. The salad would have been except I nearly broke a tooth on a rock in the salad. The salad seemed fresh, the little pasta we had was cooked al dente' there were just only about 10 noodles with a teaspoon of sauce. Please see photos as it is comical the prices versus portion sizes from this restaurant. read more

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I've had the pleasure of visiting Mandolas Italian Kitchen on Tampa Road 4 times recently, and every time I go I'm greeted with a smile and a really pleasant atmosphere, extremely flavorful food, regardless of what I order. Their Margarita Pizza is delicious from the very first bite to the last! I highly recommend Mandolas for an incredible meal that's not expensive! I most definitely will be eating there many times to come! read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Loved the bread and oil.The service was excellent. We enjoyed the outdoor patio sitting .

Been meaning to try for some time. interesting concept, you order at the counter and they will bring food you. you have to go to bar for drinks as well. Food was very good. There specials were phenomenal. wait staff is very attentive. recommended. read more

Food was good. We had misto salad, really good! Luna ravioli was delicious. Caprese salad very good. Eggplant good too. Service was very pleasant and accommodating. Ambiance is pleasant. Our family Sunday go too! read more

In a crowded food space, Mandola's can hold its own! I heard about Mandola's from a friend but the "chain" aspect threw me a bit. When we moved to Tampa we agreed to stop dining at chains as much as possible. Our visit tonight gave me "Little Italy" vibes in the best possible way. Greeted by a lovely hostess, we were offered full service bar seating or easy counter service. We opted to order at the counter and it gave us time to cruise the dessert case. Our pizzas were perfectly crispy and the fried cheese was a gooey and crispy at the same time. We enjoyed complimentary bread and dipping oil. We tried to save room for dessert but in the end, cried "Uncle". Nah... we just took it "to go". Whether dining in or take away, you will feel like you've just eaten at Mom's house for Sunday dinner. read more

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I love Mandola's! I love Italian food in all it's many forms and styles, so it's nice that I don't get the same thing everywhere I go. I may love lasagna, but that honor generally goes to Carrabbas when I want it. Here, at Mandola's I love their Mezzeluna Modo Mia along with their Italian Creme cake. So when I found a Mandola's located right here in Oldsmar, I was so excited that I didn't have to go all the way to Carrollwood or even Riverview just to get my fix. The interior is warm, colorful, and inviting, just like the other locations I've been to, so it was nice waiting for my to-go order. It's not as big as Carrollwood, which is okay since I already know what I want anyway. My food came out rather promptly, and when I arrived home, everything tasted perfectly hot and fresh. I love how I got it with a side of the parmesan cheese for the pasta and olive oil for the focaccia bread. For the perfect, finish, none other than their unique, Italian Creme cake! Love how I have a new Mandola's to swing by for my faves! read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Foccacia bread - Italian Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

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This restaurant opened right up the street from our house so my wife and I stopped by to try it out. So we stopped by after church with our youngest granddaughter.We arrived about 12:30 PM and looked around. We realized that we were to seat ourselves and go to counter and place our order. We sat for a moment and looked over the menu. My wife chose the Lasagna, our granddaughter selected the kid's pizza, and I went for the Eggplant Parmesan. But I wanted the Eggplant with any sauce or cheese on the side. I love it crisp and not covered. Clerk made a note and said "No Problem." And the tip on the check, before service. I should have elected to leave after meal. We were brought warm bread and a dish of herbed oil for dipping. Bread was really good. But one piece each, more at a cost, not unending. Plus we each ordered a salad - not included. After awhile our meals came. Lasagna, Pizza and my Eggplant - covered with sauce and cheese! Exactly not what I specified. I said this not how I ordered it and was told it came to them that way. Really? Frozen with cheese and sauce? I sent it back and chose Lasagna instead. That's three strikes for me. Sorry but Olive Garden beats you on all three things - bread, salad and crisp eggplant. We won't be back. read more

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I have eaten there twice and the food was very good and the service excellent!! The concept is a little different whereas you order when you first come in and then they bring to your table but the place has a unique ambience that makes you feel welcome. read more

What a cool concept for Italian with a twist! We heard it was counter service & I kind of was but not the typical. First of all, they had a greeter at the door to guide first timers accordingly. Full service at the bar, otherwise you're handed a menu & proceed to the counter. If you are ordering appetizers and/or salads with your entrée, you can ask that they be spaced accordingly. You place your order & pay at the counter. You're given a number to place on your table. The servers bring your courses in a timely fashion. And you are served bread & a plate of very good dipping olive oil with spices Service is quick & very friendly, even removing used plates, etc. We started out with the minestrone & moved onto the small Mista Salads with creamy Parmesan Dressing. Very nice little salad & very tasty. We next had the gnocchi. My husband had it with meat sauce & I had mine with marinara. Both sauces were delicious. And then there is their bakery & gelato stations for dessert. The cookies were amazing! And the gelato looked incredible! I believe there were 8 flavors & they looked very appealing. Start to finish this place scored an A+++ read more

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Fun go family style & easy kid environment. Chase was very welcoming & helped us with everything!

We were so excited to be invited to the soft opening of Mandola's long awaited Oldsmar location and it did not disappoint! We started with the bruschetta, I'm not sure how something that looks so simple can taste so good! I had the Italian wedding soup which is both hearty and light at the same time. DH went with the chicken piccata and said it was excellent...I snuck a bite and the sauce is divine. Don't forget to ask for the focaccia and oil, I'm addicted to it!! We finished our meal with a hand piped cannoli and espresso for DH and a slice of the Italian Cream cake for me...the slice is so big I took some home. This location also has a good sized patio and plenty of parking. We'll be back!! read more

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We had driven by this Italian restaurant several times and decided to give it a go. Upon entering we discovered that you place your order at the counter, pay, then seat yourself wherever you prefer. An odd manner to all of us that left us speechless for a few moments. Once settled at our table, our food arrived within a short time. In short, the food was absolute "airplane quality" at best. The thickly sliced Itailian bread seemed more like tough cornbread than any garlic bread we had ever had. Just a unique food and dining experience that left us all wondering what this place was about. An oddity at best. read more

Where do I even start ! So I assumed this was a sit down Italian restaurant and to my surprise it was a " sit down look at the menu then walk up to the counter and order , get your own drinks " kind of place WHICH was totally not the vibe my family was going for that day BUT so glad we decided to stay the food was phenomenal ! Ordering was easy , Believe it or not I ended up liking that I ordered when I wanted and it was served to me and I could refill my drinks at my own pace ! They service you olive oil with the spices and fresh bread which was out of this world ! The garlic fries were probably the best I ever had and the fresh parsley was my favorite ! Service was great the food was ready so fast , we can not wait to try more and hopefully Next time have room for gelato ! My only Complaint is that there was no pasta in the Italian wedding soup which also tasted delicious ! 10/10 try this place you will not be disappointed ! read more

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I have watched as this place transformed from Ruby Tuesday to this Italian place. Here are my hits and misses: Hits: interior decor. Very bright. Fun soccer team flags hang from ceiling. Friendly workers. Tasty grill taste for veggies. Good, cold on-tap beer. Desert and coffee bar is fantastic. My pasta with shrimp was very good. Misses: The cost is outrageous. For what I paid for pasta and shrimp, a salad should be included. This is from the lunch menu. I included a tip at the walk-up counter, with no advanced knowledge of how service was going to be. If, by chance, I was unhappy, could I get a refund for my tip? We received 2 skimpy pieces of bread for dipping, even though I had 3 people. I'm not sure if I could have asked for more. Mandola's will be reserved for special occasions only. It's too expensive for regular visits. read more

Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Open kitchen. - Italian Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

What a wonderful experience. Trinia Mandola made us feel so welcome. The food and service were excellent. I will be coming back. Best fettuccini alfredo in town and the complimentary desserts topped it off. Thank you! read more

We went for lunch and loved it! We both got paninos with fries. I will say they skimped a little on the fries (should fill the plate!!) but meal was tasty, decor is cute, nice bar and staff was friendly and helpful. Didn't take pics of our gelato but my dad got the orange creamsicle and I got chocolate & birthday cake and all the flavors were delicious! read more

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We love this place. So convenient. Very clean. The food is really really good and so affordable.

Absolutely love the gelato--the pistachio flavor actually tastes like pistachio! Shoutout to Izzy and Alicia for their warm, efficient service. Would give more stars if I could!! read more

This is my second visit and it is the best Italian food in the Tampa area. The vibe is so old school with classic Italian music and most wonderful greeter. You order food first then find your table. You can see the kitchen and it smells wonderful. The food is delivered to the table fresh and Hot. I had the chicken parm and loved it. Others had the pesto pasta and gnocchi bolognese. Will return every time I visit the area. read more

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Delicious personal pizza..perfect crust. Friendly staff. Great casual atmosphere perfect for lunch.

The decor is ok. Kind of an Italian deli vibe. The service was a bit non existent. You have to order at a counter then seat yourself. We ordered the chicken parmigiana. It came with a sparse amount of pasta, the chicken was a bit rubbery. Kind of like it was frozen then tossed in a fryer then topped with some sauce and cheese. read more