We recently moved to Danville and we have been trying restaurants in the downtown area. Mangia Mi is amazing!! The patio is so cute and quaint. Our server Stephanie was excellent. I had the corn and asparagus risotto and I've never had better. I order risotto quite often at restaurants and I can honestly say the risotto tonight was the best. My husband had chicken parmesan and loved it. The portions are large but the food was so good we ate every bite. We will definitely be regulars at Mangia Mi. read more

Mangia Mi - Corn and asparagus risotto - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Mother's Day miss. Yikes. Understaffed and extremely long food times. Food came cold but we didn't dare say anything bc then we for sure wouldn't have eaten. Not sure what's what here. But not the old Mangia Mi. Used to be obsessed with this place. Miss that. read more

My husband and I had dinner here after a day at the Hot Springs. We made reservations online and planned to have dinner here due to the deal running on the InKind app. It was hard to choose what to eat as everything on my new looked delicious. We did think that most of the dishes were overpriced. We live in Marin County and still found this to be quite expensive for Italian food with a very casual ambience. However, everything we ordered was fantastic. My favorite was the peach and burrata salad, which was seasonal. The owner said she buys fresh ingredients at the farmers market each week. I would recommend dinner here if you were not on a budget and also if you are OK with smaller portions for Italian food. It's in a great spot downtown where you can walk to shops, restaurants, hotels, and spas. read more

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**Lengthy review** Mangia Mi had recently catered a wedding that my husband and I attended. Everything we tried that day was so delicious that I thought it would be a great idea to make a reservation for a small birthday dinner for my mother. Unfortunately things did not turn out as I had hoped. We had a party of 6 reserved on a Friday evening at 6pm. I wasn't familiar with the setup and we entered through the cottage/bar entrance but were promptly greeted and found a good spot outside. Once we got settled in we started with drinks and appetizers. Not alot of non-alcoholic drink options so we decided on a couple of lemonades, 1 mixed drink and a beer, 2 orders of the bruschetta (3 pieces per order) and the button stuffed mushroom appetizers so each person could try at least 1 mushroom. Shortly after we put in our dinner order: 5, 1/2 salads, Seafood Pasta, Spaghetti with meatballs, Chicken Marsala, Short rib with mashed potatoes and 2 of their dinner specials, Blackened Salmon with Asparagus and mashed potatoes. The alcoholic drinks were fine but the lemonades had the "artificial" taste to them. I knew they weren't going to be fresh-squeezed but the taste was just off and I didn't feel inclined to finish it. The bruschetta was delicious, nicely toasted however since we only got 1 per person, not sure if the $5+ per small slice was justified. I was really looking forward to the stuffed mushrooms.... unfortunately 5 out of the 6 tiny pieces (.5 - 1" button size) came out charred! So disappointed because I knew they were good but were definitely overdone. About 20 mins later, 4 out of 5 salads came out. The appetizers and salads had been brought out by the busser/food runner so I didnt immediately say anything about 1 salad missing thinking our server would check in soon. Unfortunately another 15 mins or so went by so I let the busser know that we were missing a salad. Romaine and bacon salads were good as well as the beet salads. A few minutes later the server came by and let me know that they were working on the salad which would come out shortly.... Entrees arrived at the same time as my salad so my food, which was already lukewarm, was cold by the time I began eating. I had ordered the Blackened Salmon, which tasted a bit dry. This can usually improve if the sides are good but this was not the case. The Salmon was served atop dry asparagus. The mashed potatoes on the side were blended with something green (broccoli or spinach perhaps), they were not creamy and did not add a flavorful side to the salmon. Disappointed for the price and as it was their "Special of the Day". The chicken marsala lacked the flavorful taste of Marsala sauce and was served atop mashed potatoes but had so much liquid/sauce that it literally looked like a runny potatoe soup. The Spaghetti, Short Rib (with regular mashed potatoes) and Seafood Pasta were the favorites with the Seafood Pasta being the best as it was flavorful and a good size portion for $40. The server checked in towards the end and asked if we were interested in dessert but at that point we were pretty much wrapping up. I had looked over their menus earlier and they did not list dessert options so I made other plans after dinner but it would have been nice to know ahead of time if there were dessert options available. At the end the server comped the salad because it had taken so long to come out. I appreciated the gesture but not sure we will be back. On special occasions I dont mind spending a bit more for a great dinner, unfortunately the lackluster service and food didnt make for a great experience. read more

Great food quick service. Loved the outdoor seating on a beautiful night w family for Easter

What a cute restaurant! Went for dinner last night. With our wine we ordered the burrata and prosciutto...delish! For dinner i I ordered the stuffed pepper and my husband ordered the chicken marsala which was equally as good. We parked right in front, we're seated immediately and had the best service throughout the night. The manager checked in and was very sweet. Definitely will be back! read more

I dined here with my mom last Friday night. Despite it being the weekend, there was virtually no wait around 6:30 PM, a pleasant surprise, and the hostess led us to our table almost immediately. Soon after getting seated, our waiter welcomed us with a complimentary bread basket, cups, and a bottle of water. I use the house bread as a litmus test for the quality of an Italian restaurant, and Mangia Mi's is pretty damn good. It's a baguette which comes warm, moist, and crusty: the holy trinity of baguette traits. To share, we had the spinach and butternut squash salad, the seared scallops, and the pasta con vongole. With all due candor, skip the butternut squash salad. The bacon bits came out a tad too burnt making it almost too brittle and difficult to chew. The butternut squash also had a weird marinade rendering it cloyingly sweet and masking its natural sweetness. The main dishes were pretty decent on the other hand. The pasta con vongole, immersed in a white wine sauce, was potent in garlic flavor yet a tad too salty than what I would have preferred. The seared scallops were served on a bed of risotto with corn kernels adorning the top. The corn kernels were an odd addition, adding a needless sweetness to an otherwise savory dish. Overall, Mangia Mi was pretty good! Definitely a solid Italian spot for the Danville area. read more

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The take out was not what we expected. It was cold and the pizza was not as good as when you eat in.

I'm loathe to give local businesses bad reviews but tonight was just not good. Our server was Stephanie and she simply disappeared most of the meal. Had to flag her down twice. Never checked on us after food was delivered. One of the most neglectful servers I've had. I have no idea how many tables she had but it was very quiet in the main dining area. To the food. Split Chicken Marsala. Sauce was good but thin. Chicken was a little tough. Had the prawns scampi and it was ok, but very thin sauce as well. Looked like a bowl of soup after eating it. My son had a meat-focused pizza. Good, not great. It was a disappointing dinner. read more

nice meal but. I left an 18% tip and they i checked my credit card they punch in a 30% tip. THEY ARE VERY DISHONEST.

We were served by the owner and a new waitress. Both were so friendly. The food was outrageously delicious and came out quickly. Best pizza I have had! The fresh pasta is so tasty, we couldn't stop eating it! We chose to eat outside and it was just a wonderful experience from start to finish. We will be back! read more

Mangia Mi - Mikey's mambo Italiano pizza - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

Great local place. Pasta was delicious, decent wine choices, and the staff was absolutely lovely.

Personally I did not care for this place at all. The ambiance was strange and the food even stranger. The carbonara had a weird flavor as the short ribs did. Their portions are huge but imho more is not better. Won't be going back. read more

My family and I had a reasonable meal at Mangia Mi that was unfortunately marred by a pretty subpar experience. We walked in on a Friday evening and figured we'd try our luck without a reservation for a party of five. We felt quite lucky when we were actually able to be seated within a few minutes! They told us we would be seated in their "cottage" area... Unfortunately, this small room was clearly not originally intended to be used as a dining area, as it is very echoey. We were seated next to a loud family and the acoustics of the room made it extremely difficult to simply hold a conversation amongst ourselves. It also lacked any of the ambience of the rest of the restaurant (excessively brightly lit), and our table was right next to the restroom, which was... less than ideal. It took almost 15 minutes for our waiter to get to us (we thought they'd forgotten we'd been seated here). We ordered blood orange and pomegranate martinis, which were pretty tasty. They also brought out bread and dipping oil, which helped satiate us until our entrees. We ordered the rigatoni alla carbonara, lasagna di carne, and the gnocchi gorgonzola. All three entrees were pretty tasty (the lasagna was probably my favorite), and the portion sizes were ideal. The gnocchi was a little overly chewy, but still good. However, I would also be remiss if I didn't mention that a couple of us felt a bit queasy and unsettled when we got back home... The prices are a bit steep, particularly given the middling quality of the food and service. Overall, while the food is pretty decent, the inconsistency of the service, quality of the seating/ambience, and steep prices made this just an average dining experience. I might return if I have a strong craving for Italian, but I'd love to see some of these other issues addressed to elevate the experience. read more

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This restaurant does a lot of things so, so right! And a couple of things oh so wrong..... Positive: the food is fantastic. Probably the freshest salmon I've ever had in a restaurant. Everything was delicious, portions were large, and my very picky mother actually liked it! Literally every single dish and appetizer was a hit. A large menu of exciting dishes, probably one of the best restaurants in Danville. Now the negative: Literally the very first bite of thr clam appetizer, crrrrrooonch!!!! I bit into a rock. ‍ I was in pain for five minutes and really scared that I had broken my tooth. Everyone makes mistakes.... Spit it out and kept going. Two clams later, crrrrrroooonch!!!! Another rock.... Not sand, A FREAKING ROCK. On to the seafood pasta. Tasted lovely, very fresh and good portion siz-CRRRRRRRROOOOOONCH!!!! ......another freaking rock. My poor elderly dad quietly told me (on his birthday btw) that he had bit into several rocks and sand as well. We told the waiter (who was excellent) but what can they do? read more

Mangia Mi - On the house birthday treat for my dear dad. - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

It had been years since our last visit and before that probably another several years but I couldn't understand why we never went back because I had fond memories of our previous two visits. On this night we did an "early bird dinner" and it was a bit of a bust. I wondered if I was at the Olive Garden when the 10 kids and 8 adult party showed up but it was impressive that they were able to seat them. I thought it was odd when they moved our table out into the isle when the place had other empties but I heard someone say they were short on 2 tops. It felt like the party of 18 didn't have a reservation because when they arrived they started moving tables again. The kids were not bad kids, just kids being kids, it just wasn't the vibe we were looking for. If we return I will eat at the house up front with the bar vs. the main dining room and go later. I had the Rigatoni Alla Carbonara which was OK but no where close to my favorite Carbonara in WC. Here the peas stood out too much and not in a good way. Hubby had the Italian Jambalaya Pasta but what was up with the artichoke hearts, they don't belong in Jambalaya. Other than that it tasted pretty good the next day for breakfast. I'll try this place one more time, in the bar upfront along with different dishes so I'm not comparing the dishes to my favorites. read more

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the entire Bay Area. Really my favorite - and what got me so excited initially with this restaurant - is the apricot and Sage gnocchi... they haven't offered it in a couple years, but I'm still optimistic. It's worth bringing back! In general, the quality of their pasta is on the higher end, though - so you can't go too wrong. They also have decent cocktails, which is relatively rare for Italian restaurants, and have the best butter cake I've had in my life, which is probably why I continue to frequent the place in spite of missing the more creative/delightful gnocchi options... read more

Love this local Italian bistro. Several wonderful spots to seat, either outside patio on a nice warm summer day, private rooms or lively main dining area. Personal service. but the best is the pasta! Best carbonara anywhere! so so good. Nice helpings so we share which is just perfect or I'd eat it all! And best topper.... order the Butter Cake for dessert. You won't be disappointed. Best ever... and add a scoop of gelato read more

My family & I managed to get a reservation here for Mother's Day & the place was very busy! We got a seat out on the patio, & the weather was perfect. To start, we ordered the bruschetta: Oven-Roasted Red Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano, Basil, Grilled Bread. That was essentially gobbled up in no time because it tasted so good! My aunt & I then ordered two dishes to split: the heirloom tomato & burrata caprese & the Funghi pizza. The pizza came with Maitake, Oyster and Crimini Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Oil. Both dishes were full of flavor & absolutely delicious. My parents ordered the Lasagne di Carne, Fresh Pasta Sheets, Bolognese Sauce, Béchamel, Mozzarella, Parmesan, as well as the Rigatoni all made Carbonara, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Pancetta, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, English Peas, Pecorino Romano. Both really enjoyed their meals, & since I don't eat meat, I had to take their word for it! The food takes a bit of time to arrive at the table, but they make everything from scratch & you can taste the time & effort they put into every meal! read more

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Picked this place based on reviews. Love family style plating. We ordered a lot of food and it was ALL eaten. SO GOOD!

If you want an amazing local spot look no further than going here. Though it might look small there is plenty of seating for any size party and rooms to have private parties or small events. What I love most is the bar area where you can observe the Executive Chef, Antonio, cook along side his other chefs. Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer there is always items on the menu that cater to the seasons and Antonio does a phenomenal job in executing each dish. We started with the appetizer of steamed clams and we loved it!! There wasn't a grainy or salty taste to them and they were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Then we each had a different entree. I had the Spring Fettuccine and my mom had the Summer Risotto. Both had such amazing flavors and were different than what we normally would get. You must save room for dessert!!! Their Butter Cake is made in house everyday and served with the best gelato. Please visit this cute little taste of Italy!! You won't regret trying anything on this menu. The owner, Peter Cedolini, is amazing and has made many significant contributions to the community. If you crave Italian go here!!! read more

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We recently used Mangia Mi to hold my daughter's 18th birthday dinner with her friends. Stephanie was easy to work with and super accommodating. She was easy to work with and flexible with some last minute changes (letting the girls individually order instead of doing a family style dinner with a prefixed menu). We were in the cottage and the girls were in the room. We were able to sit at the bar and have dinner while the girls dined alone. We will look into using Mangia Mi again for a large dinner in the future. Thank you Stephanie for making her night so special! read more

It was my first time at Mangia Mi and I was pleasantly surprised by how cute the restaurant was. It literally feels like you're inside of someone's home. They have a front porch with a few seats outside. My group and I sat inside at their private room which had a cozy dining table. I ordered the Short Rib Ravioli al Forno, but it was extremely salty for me and covered in cheese. The portion was quite large, but I probably won't order this dish again. Overall, the food was a bit underwhelming. read more

Mangia Mi - Back Entrance - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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This last visit to Mangi Mi might have been our last. All of our dishes had overcooked protein which meant that the animals that we were eating were all tough and too hard to eat. We informed the waitress and she tried to make excuses but didn't offer to redo the proteins so that they were edible. read more

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First time here. This is a cute intimate Italian restaurant. Best to make reservations as the place fills up fast in the primary part of the restaurant. We had reservations at 5pm on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday party. Half of our guest were 15 min late, but they were kind enough to sit the ones that were there on time. Our server, Carter, was very attentive and prompt the entire time. All staff was very nice and worked together, making sure we always had plenty of bottles of water to He was quick to bring us the amazing, warm delicious sourdough bread to start us off Food ordered: Beet Salad (side), enough to be shared. They are generous with the toppings and balsamic dressing. Short Rib Raviolis- Favorite dish of the night. oh my goodness. Yummy! Every bite. This was a plate full of raviolis with a flavorful meat sauce. Was able to bring 1/4 of it home Lasagna- coming in a hot 2nd. Large portion that easily could have been shared. They do not go light on the meat sauce, which I loved. The flavors were robust. Brought 1/2 home Spaghetti & Meatballs- once again another large portion. Think there were about 4-5 large meatballs. Margherita pizza - she said it was good. Looks good but was too stuffed to try it. When we thought dinner was done- Carter reminded us not to pass up the desserts as he was packing up all the left overs and boxing it for us Desserts: Must Have- Cale Bread with gelato . This is similar to a soft baked vanilla cookie served with vanilla gelato. We were melting eating this Cannoli- 2 large size cannoli stuffed with a pistachio filling. They were ok. Good presentations, but thought they were going to be softer- these were hard to eat. And Carter was kind enough to even sing Happy Birthday. As busy as they were, service was really good. Food was served quick and hot. Has a nice welcoming feeling. 2side salads, 5 meals, 3 desserts, 2 sodas. No alcohol $230. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE! I'm an Italian au pair currently living in the States and tonight I came here to have dinner with my host family. First time having dinner out since I got here. I couldn't have had better night. I had Gnocchi al Gorgonzola and gosh, those were delicious, almost tasted like home if it wasn't for the parmesan cause there was too much but I LOVED them! Then I fell in love with the Buttercream Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream on top. The kids didn't eat everything so we bought the leftovers home! The staff was so nice and kind and we had so much fun talking with them! Alexandria served us and she was amazing! This is the kind of staff I like to meet when I go to a restaurant. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING US! I'll definitely be back to have that buttercream cake again! read more

Had a lovely dinner here with some friends! Immediately was greeted by the host at the front, very friendly, energetic and accommodating; she was such a vibe! :) encouraging us to order shots and endless drinks for us much needed girls/mommy night out! I was oddly craving a stuffed portobello mushroom so my GF found this spot and they did not disappoint! We all enjoyed it so much, we ordered 2 of it. Everything we ordered was great but I think they can go a lighter in the salt. Outdoor seating was available as well and plenty of parking across street read more

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My wife, daughter and I ate here for the first time tonight and were impressed. We split an heirloom tomato and burrata caprese salad that was good. I had the lasagna, which was excellent. My wife had the carbonara, which both she and my daughter loved. My daughter had the gnocchi, which I did not try but my wife said tasted fresh and fluffy. The service was attentive. All around a great experience, hence the five star rating. It is a casual place. There are no tablecloths and there was a TV showing college football in the kitchen, but it was great for a family dinner out. We will go back. read more

Hosted Dad's 85th birthday party at Manga Mi. Stephanie and Peter are the best. They opened up for lunch even though they are not open for lunch on Fridays. Our group of 20 fit perfectly in the private room in the front house. It felt more like a big family dinner than lunch at a restaurant. The food was tremendous and the service even better. I'd highly recommend hosting your next group gathering at Manga Mi! read more

Mangia Mi was overall a good experience. Here are the takeaways from my experience: -Food. Great portions! Delicious pastas and ribs. -Service. Little short staffed (but it was Monday so I don't think they were expecting the party of 16 people that showed up at the same time of our reservation), we had to wait for the server a few times. -Ambience. I would say the restaurant has room for improvement here. But over all the patio was my favorite area. We actually had dinner inside (in the back area of the restaurant and the went to the patio for dessert and that was great! Over all I will come back here because the food was very good and the portions are great! read more

Should be called Mangia Meh Came here for dinner with a total group of 6. Husband and I ordered charred corn salad, lasagna, and a spicy pesto pizza. The salad was good-if I were to ever come back, this is what I would order and add chicken. For an Italian restaurant, you would think the lasagna, of all things, would be good. It was meh-flavorless and cool. What a disappointment bc almost everyone at our table ordered this. The pizza was soft, limp, and needed to be cooked longer, to make the crust a bit crisp and help each slice hold its shape. It was spicy, but again, just okay. The service was also meh. Our server was nice and it was busy, but the time it took to get our drinks was too long, and the food took even longer. I wouldn't have an issue with waiting, if the food was worth the wait. We also had to remind the server repeatedly about drinks we had ordered but hadn't received. There should be a procedure in place to ensure this doesn't happen and if it does, it's infrequent. All in all, I would say skip this place and save your money. There are so many better options out there. read more

We had a family dinner at Mangia Mi in the front house recently and had a great time. Stephanie was our server and she was fantastic. I had the chicken parmigiana - it was perfect. Great atmosphere and people. Highly recommend. read more

Had a nice Valentine's Day dinner with my wife, had an overall mixed experience 1. Food - appetizer of burrata and prosciutto was amazing, but lobster ravioli felt underwhelming and burrata chorizo was tiny, undercooked, and 30% crust. $25 for that pizza was rough 2. Service - William was great! We were the only table out on the patio and he was checking on us right between courses and we never felt forgotten. Unfortunately the manager felt it was necessary to berate him in front of us for being slow and not helping his tables. Meanwhile we watched said manager just hanging out at the bar with regulars while they were busy. 3. Shady practices - they want to charge a 3% fee for credit card charges, which according to California law is illegal for restaurants to do. They better be careful before somebody reports them. Overall, seems like the place has gone downhill in the quality department. They want to charge $35 for dishes that feel literally and figuratively half baked. read more

I would not return to this restaurant. This review is based on service. I will start by saying I worked in restaurants for years and understand when staff is in the weeds and slammed. I am very understanding of the struggles of running a business and working for a small business. The staff disregarded our table and never brought our food. We tried several times to flag down staff. They served tables with guests with light complexions...taking orders, and bringing food. My family is quiet and didn't make a scene. We were hungry and patiently waiting. We were disappointed to not try the food and to wait for an hour. The staff and management never acknowledged we were not served our food or try to rectify the situation at any point. An appropriate course of action would be to at least state we are unable to fulfill your orders so we could have at least left. I do not want a refund or an apology. All I'd like is for the management to take an opportunity to find ways to do better. read more

Our meal was delicious! Our server Stephanie was outstanding! Great atmosphere and lots of outdoor seating. Seafood special was very good and fresh ingredients. We loved the beet salad. read more

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This restaurant is a great hot spot for delicious Italian food! It is located in the heart of downtown Danville! The owner is Italian himself, so you know the menu is filled with traditional Italian flavors. It is a whole in the wall restaurant, smaller, but very lively. The menu can be pricey depending on your order. My family has had banquets and Christmas parties here too. The owner is super super friendly and very helpful and thoughtful too! Helpful tip!!! It can be hard to find parking at times along the main road of downtown, but there is a parking lot at the back entrance that can be used to park as well! read more

Mangia Mi - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Love the chicken parm, outdoor seating, and friendly professional service. Good dessert options too.

As much as I have enjoyed all of the food I have tried here, the individual room layout is uncommon yet ideal for business lunches or dinners. The place is a hidden treasure. read more

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We enjoyed a delightful meal at Mangia Mia. The Manhattan and elderflower cocktail were delicious, and our main courses, rigatoni carbonara and spaghetti with meatballs, were flavorful. Overall, a great dining experience with good food and drinks. read more

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Food was average at best and service was poor at best, this place needs a ton of help. Plus the owner has a bad attitude and doesn't do well with constructive criticism. Good luck to this place read more