This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is excellent, the owner is delightful, and there's plenty of room, so you don't typically have to wait. The meatballs and sausage are handmade, the bread is fresh, the salad crisp with a delicious house made balsamic dressing and the main course was yummy. I highly recommend the tiramisu as well. The main parking is in the back, so it may look like no one is there when there really are folks, so don't let that dissuade you from coming to the restaurant. I give this one 5 stars!!! read more

The food was amazing and the ambiance was chill and a vibe! It wasn't too packed very quiet which I enjoyed. read more

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Came here for Christmas Eve dinner, and to celebrate my daughter's third birthday! The food is always very amazing and the staff is super sweet. On this visit, we had chicken pizza and cannelloni. I highly recommend both! read more

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Came here on a Saturday at 11:30am. Walking in the I thought the decor and set up was pretty and welcoming. The restaurant only had one other table but they did open at 11am so I just assumed people hadn't shown up yet. After seated was approached by a cook asking what we wanted to drink. He took our order, brought out our food all together bread, appetizers, salads and entrees. After food was delivered we didn't see anyone again the whole time. I ordered the linguine and clams, we had the Calamari and a Caesar salad. The bread they brought out was good but the oil that accompanied it was unseasoned and had entirely too much minced garlic. Salad was delicious, Calamari was severely underseasoned and the entree was very buttery but and still tasted like white wine. I wanted very much to love this place but honestly for nobody being in there I felt the service should have been more attentive. Nobody even asked if we wanted a refill on drinks. I wish I could give more than 2 stars but I just left disappointed read more

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I was so surprised how disappointing my experience was here considering the many high reviews. When we arrived, we noticed the floor felt sticky and the tables did as well. Bread was brought to the table, and it was so hard and the bottom was nearly burnt. The oil with spices was good though. We ordered the calamari appetizer, and it was extremely chewy and had no flavor at all. The texture was SO strange! It also seemed like a calamari paste formed into a ring and fried. It didn't have the normal flat ring shape and texture. The texture was like fish balls often used in Asian cuisine. I truly have no idea what it was. We got salads next that came with the meals we ordered. The Caesar salad was so bland and soggy. My husband's house salad was okay, but the greens were a bit sad looking and the olives tasted really off. The lasagna I ordered was truly one of the worst I've ever had. It tasted slightly off/sour and it had weird hot spots like it was reheated/microwaved or something. Nearly burned me a few times. The pasta was tough and the meat was almost like pâté. No flavor to the meat and mixed together with the ricotta so it felt like no distinct layers. Some parts of the pasta was brown. It was really unpleasant in every way. Husband had the alfredo, and he said it was okay. To me, it had a burnt taste that hits you before you even take a bite and a bitter aftertaste. The server is extremely nice and did a great job, but I would never want food like that again. We also heard people in the kitchen complaining about things. read more

By happenstance, my wife and I decided to try Mangia Bistro (MB) this past week, after my wife said she wanted "Italian" and I just happened upon a line from a review for MB that read in part, " the best Italian food I've ever had." Well, since I've actually eaten Italian food in Italy, I cannot say i that the food at MB was the "best" Italian food I've eaten, but it was very VERY good! I suppose we had never eaten at MB before because the restaurant's exterior is quite unassuming, and the restaurant's location is not something that evokes thoughts of great places to eat nearby. But, I am glad we gave it a try. Since we had not eaten at MB before, I decided we would splurge a bit and order an appetizer AND a dessert AND, a pizza from which we could split a slice and reserve the remainder for take home. As an appetizer, we ordered the Stuffed Mushrooms and for dessert, we had the Tiramisu. The Stuffed Mushrooms were tasty and were warm, not hot. The breading was interesting, sort of like a cornbread but, not really, with bits of cranberries. So savory with a hint of sweet. They were good and would have been great, had they been piping hot. But, I understand why they might allow them to cool a little before serving, since mushrooms tend to squirt scalding hot water immediately after being cooked, removed from a fryer. The homemade Tiramisu was sliced in pie shape, rather than the typical square that appears cut from a frozen, boxed ready-made option. The Tiramisu was obviously homemade and was delicious!! It was garnished with whipped cream and strawberries, and was drizzled with caramel, which was unique, but also delicious! We ordered the Margherita Pizza and though I am not a big fan of Sun-dried Tomatoes the pizza was also delicious! As our entrees, my wife had the Spaghetti Carbonara, I had the Lasagna. Both were very VERY tasty! The portion sizes were more than ample, given the amount of food we ordered. I generally order Lasagna when eating Italian and I usually ask for the cheese on top to be browned well. For some strange reason, I rarely receive what I hope to; as if the person doing the "browning" of my cheese is afraid of overdoing it. Hmmm... not possible! In this case, my Lasagna was perfectly done! The interior of MB was very clean and bright; decorated mostly in Honey Oak colored wood and Limestone. Our Server, Austin, was friendly and attentive. We only had water and iced tea for drinks and they were good, with nothing off putting to report. We will definitely be eating at MB again, and if you're looking for great Italian food, then you won't be disappointed if you too give Mangia Bistro a try!! Eat well. Be well. Cheers! read more

Mangia Bistro - Perfectly done Lasagna! Browned, AS REQUESTED!! - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Randomly was driving up 75 in the passenger seat for once and happened to notice this place and decided to check it out. It's a locally owned place with plenty of seating. We were sat quickly and the waitstaff took our drink orders. While reviewing the menu the owner personally greeted us and we had a chance to chat with him about the place which was really nice. For app we had the mozzarella fritti and fried calamari. Both were fried perfectly and had great taste. The cheese pull was slightly disappointing but not worth anything to cry about. For entrees I had the chicken carbonara and my partner had the lasagna. I love the carbonara as it hit all the right notes of salty but not too much and the right level of creaminess. My partner loved the lasagna and said he wants to go back. We didn't get to dessert but the owner did mention they are made fresh. Overall, I will be going back again and hope others find this spot as well to help support a local Plano business. read more

My husband and I stopped in on a whim for dinner. Italian food sounded good, but feeling frustrated with our usual places we decided to try somewhere new. We were so pleasantly surprised to find such a gem so close to home! We started with the complementary bread and garlic/olive oil. So good! We also had the fried mozzarella as an appetizer. It was fried to perfection, had the perfect cheese pull, and was paired with their marinara sauce. I had the shrimp & risotto, which I loved. The shrimp were perfect and I loved the veggies they included in the risotto. It came with a house salad that has a lovely balsamic vinaigrette. My husband had the chicken parm. He said it was also cooked perfectly and enjoyed the sautéed veggies that were served with it alongside the traditional spaghetti and marinara. He also appreciated the generous portion size. We will definitely make our way back here! Their desserts look beautiful, though we were full and did not try any. Every person we interacted with was beyond kind and welcoming. So glad that this place is here! read more

Mangia Bistro - risotto with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Took my mom to Mangia Bistro, and it absolutely blew her away. She's not usually into adventurous cuisine, but the flavors, presentation, and warmth of the staff made the whole experience unforgettable. The service was above and beyond--they treated her like it was Mother's Day, even offering to cut her food and genuinely making her feel special. My husband is a self-proclaimed carbonara snob, and even he was impressed--clean plate and all. I had the branzino and it literally melted in my mouth. The wine list is excellent, portions are generous, and everything--from service to flavor--felt thoughtful and elevated. Highly, highly recommend. This place is a gem in Plano. Small place but has a private event room. read more

Once again. Not disappointed. Fettuccine Alfredo was fresh and piping hot. Was gonna request more parmesan but if you give it chance to absorb the cheese already in it, it will thicken up just perfectly. Didn't have a huge appetite, so the left over will work as a midnight snack. read more

Mangia Bistro - Fettuccine Alfredo (half eaten) - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Have been several times and enjoyed it. Tonight was a disaster! It took 20 minutes to get our drinks, 1 hour before the food came out. The lasagna had chicken and very little sauce, just pasta and cheese. The chicken Alfredo was very dry and thick and the bowl had big chips on the rim. Both meals were sent back and full price was charged. So very disappointing. I don't know what has happened but it is not acceptable! read more

Nice experience...this restaurant is a hidden gem. Food is great, I had the spinach salad AMAZING! I dined in but I am curious to know if I ordered take out would salad be as generous as the portion I received last week??? BTW--the others with me had no complaints either. read more

Yet another amazing meal at Mangia Bistro! The food is always fresh and delicious with an amazing wine selection to choose from. The servers are all friendly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and can always be counted on for a the right recommendation on what to order. I am a huge fan of this place and I am confident you will feel the same after your visit. read more

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My wife went here - loved it. She brought home extras (big portions) - which were delicious.

What a great find! Our server, Angelica, was so nice and attentive and the food was outstanding! We had the tartufo, Caesar salad, and risotto and were very impressed not just with the food but also the prices. The fresh bread is made in house and was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. They serve it with a garlic olive oil dipping sauce that's perfect! We will definitely be back! read more

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Enjoyed our dinner here. Food was really good, server was friendly and it wasn't crowded. Glad we found this place and will be coming back. read more

The food was fantastic. There were 4 of us and we ordered 4 different dishes. We all agreed that we loved ours.

So very good!!! First time and we'll be back. We had spaghetti with meatballs and spaghetti with meat sauce. Generous servings and attentive service. read more

Fresh, high quality food, great atmosphere and great service! Perfect for a nice lunch.

Love, love this place. Great food and drinks, great service. My new "stop for a drink and appetizers" place.

Service and food were both great. their Alfredo sauce is wonderful. Also, the veal picante and their spaghetti and meatballs. All were excellent! read more

Mangia consistently serves delicious meals, plated perfectly with excellent service. Our recent experience with Thanksgiving catering was OVER THE TOP - lusciously flavorful and beautifully presented. We ordered turkey for 12 people. All I requested was "no carving necessary". The huge server was FULL of sliced and slivered pieces of turkey (white and dark meat) atop a bed of diced carrots, celery, onions and beautiful green beans in a flavorful broth. Olive oil with garlic/spices was perfect for the fresh loaves of bread. Arthur, chef and owner, is also a fine person. We're anxious to explore the menu more often. read more

Top marks all around! Went there with my family and had an amazing afternoon. The food is top notch and the space is so open and clean. It's definitely a "take your time and enjoy your meal" space. I just have to add that we had a hungry 5yo with us and (without us asking) they made sure his food came out first! It relieved some of our stress and made the experience more enjoyable for him too. read more

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Have visited this gem several times. Beautiful deco & striking atmosphere. Aboutiful wine selection as well as an extraordinarily varied menu. This wonderful place has turned into our "celebration" place. Any time we need to celebrate, here we come... From sphagetti and meatballs to ribeye steak, we have tried just about everything. Trust us, you cannot go wrong! Enjoy the food, the ambiance and of course, the service! read more

I wanted to try this restaurant, bc I've been told that it used to be Paesano's and it was really good, but unfortunately, I never had a chance to try it before when it was Paesano's. When we got there, it was around 2pm, so it wasn't busy at all. It's very spacious inside and we got seated right away. We were offered lunch menu, but we asked for the dinner menu, bc we wanted to see what they had on the dinner menu. We decided on mussels with lemon sauce, pasta Arabiatta for me and pasta with mushroom and marinara sauce for my partner. Our server brought us this freshly baked, delicious bread with olive oil!! It was so delicious, we got more for us, so we can dip it in a lemon sauce!! Our pastas came with salads. I got a Caesar and it was exceptionally good. My entree was good, but I was getting full from bread and salad, so I took the rest of it to go. My partner, unfortunately, didn't like his, bc he likes lots of sauce and he was annoyed that adding mushrooms was extra $9 and they didn't have the fountain drink machine and he said it smelt funny inside the restaurant which I didn't notice. Over all, it was a good one and I will personally come back next time. read more

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Good food and generous portions. We had sea bass, ribeye, mussels, meatballs, penne and risotto. The stuffed mushrooms are unique and delicious. read more

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I've been to Mangia Bistro 3 times now and every time is better than the last! Great service, authentic food, and a real Italian gem in Plano TX. The art, the music, the wine - it's a great experience and for an honest price. read more

I've eaten here several times and the food has always been delicious. The service was great and the owner's always come to our table to say hello and ask how everything's going. They serve traditional Italian food and for people who don't go out much they may not appreciate this because they eat at Olive Garden. It's the best Italian restaurant in Plano. read more

Mangia Bistro in Plano is a nice place to dine. The food is good and generous in portions for takeout. The chef and wait staff are very friendly. I met and talked to the owner Mr. Pira who was very friendly and nice with great customer service! I will have to visit his other restaurant Aboca Italian Grill in Richardson, TX. read more

We went on a Monday to find out they are not open on Monday anymore. They did not update their website, Yelp, or Apple/Google map. We drove 30min thinking we would get delicious pasta but I guess not. Please update! read more

I loved the atmosphere. The chicken Marsala was delicious and our server was wonderful! I had the house salad and enjoyed the dressing. I definitely would recommend going here. read more

I placed my order to go. Got the arrabbiata. The owner and everyone working were SO ACCOMMODATING AND WONDERFUL. This place deserves more support for sure. The food is delicious will definitely be back for more thank you so much read more

Mangia Bistro - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Excellent Food, Excellent Service! Met our Kinfolks here for a late Lunch, we live in another area of Texas and being our First here not sure what to expect but was very surprised to find out they were excellent, each Dish tasted better than the last! No one was here but us, I think it is because Yelp showed them closed on Sunday! Which means they need to correct the hours on this site! Luckily a few other Diners came in as we were leaving! I would hate for People not to come in because they thought the place was closed. I pointed it out to the staff! They said they would look into it! Back to the review! The appetizers were delicious, and prepared to perfection! Sorry no pictures, were taken! Were select three, stuff mushrooms/ meatballs, mussels, and the mozzarella sticks! For my Lunch, I selected the Chicken Parmigiana, which came with a side salad, which was very delicious, both the salad and my main course! It not only tasted delicious but looked delicious too! Served with spaghetti and mixed vegetables! A Joy with every bite I ate! Everyone else said they loved their plates as well. Afterwards a few of us ordered dessert! I was just too full, I did sample the two that came to the table! The tiramisu and the crème brûlée! Both looked delicious, and both Tasted Delicious! The staff never rushed us and over all I believe they earned a five star with ease! They are Lucky to have this Jewel in their Town! read more

Why didn't I know about Mangia Bistro sooner? We sat at the bar on our first visit tonight. The owner served and educated us on French Vodka and Hungarian Wine. It was an absolute pleasure. It's a little easy to miss the location off 14th and 75 access rd, but worth it. Can't wait to go back with friends. Cheers! read more

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Food was delicious. Staff were friendly. I recommend this place to everyone who likes pizza and other Italian food.

I went to Mangia Bistro in Plano at 11:25 am on a Friday and the restaurant was deserted; no other customers and no server. The only person around was the cook in the kitchen. As I waited I noticed immediately that the Italian music being broadcast through the ceiling speakers was at an ear-splitting volume. Finally the server appeared and told me to sit anywhere. After I chose a table as far from an overhead speaker as possible, the server took my drink order while I waited for my friend to arrive. I had to nearly scream to talk with the server and asked her to please lower the music volume so that my friend and I could have a normal conversation. However, the music remained at the same uncomfortably loud level. When my friend arrived several minutes later I suggested we go elsewhere due to the noise level, and she immediately agreed. The server was nowhere in sight, so I informed the cook why we were leaving. He just shrugged his shoulders. As we headed across the parking lot to the restaurant next door, the server raced out the back door of Mangia Bistro and chased us across the parking lot. We stopped to hear what she had to say. She told us that she had trouble finding the volume control for the music and said something about not having the keys. I acknowledged her comment and told her we were done with Mangia Bistro and were going to go elsewhere. I wish I could have had an opportunity to try the food. But I concluded that the dining room at Mangia Bistro was empty for a reason. I won't be giving them a second chance. BTW - the restaurant next door was packed with customers and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch there. read more

Excellent food and service, very neat and clean. Try the stuffed mushrooms!! Friendly and welcoming

I went to Mangia Bistro this past weekend with six of my friends. Upon arriving, I was a bit surprised to find the restaurant mostly empty. However, it's not too shocking considering it's a newly opened establishment with less than ten reviews at the time of writing. My initial impression, based on the table settings and the wine racks inside, was that it looked like a great Italian restaurant. They had a decent wine selection, so we ordered a couple of bottles for the table, and both were fantastic. I mostly had the Malbec, which was great for its price. For starters, we had the stuffed mushrooms, which were also enjoyable. I must say, however, that the complimentary bread and garlic oil dip were the real stars of the appetizers. For my entree, I ordered the scallops and risotto. The scallops were decent, but the risotto was absolutely amazing! Regarding service, we felt very well taken care of. The server consistently made sure we were looked after, and our glasses were never empty. If you're in the Plano area, I recommend giving this place a try. The food was good, and the service and atmosphere made for a lovely dinner with friends. read more

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We had our company holiday party here. Everyone LOVED all the food. I will admit Italian is not usually my go-to but this place has opened my eyes! The mozzarella fritti was so wonderful. Fresh mozzarella and hand breaded. Oozing creamy goodness with very crispy and light breading. The marinara was so flavorful. The house salad is wonderful and I was surprised it had so many ingredients. Our event was served homestyle. So I tried many dishes, all fabulous! Chucuterrie, fresh yummy bread, meatballs, alfredo (pretty sure the pasta was fresh), chicken parmesan, and dessert. The tomato sauce for the meatballs was so yummy too! The service was spot on and everything was immaculate. I will admit I was struck with how clean the restroom smelled! This place will be a go-to for me! WARNING: Do not park in Fish N Tail's lot or you will be towed!!! The parking lot appears shared with Fish N Tail's next door but it is not.y friend's car got towed. And it's not like Fish N Tail's was busy. This was the middle of the afternoon and Fish N Tail's had no customers! The tow truck driver even admitted they have a deal with Fish N Tail's. Shameful. read more

The food was good, meatball is probably best I ever had. But... the service was terrible, young kid waiter. The front of the house can kill a restaurant, again the food was good. Hopefully was just a bad night for waiter. read more