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    3.9 (53 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Parmesan
    Kelly Y.

    We had heard the hype in town and have waited to come- but I now question WHY? Well it was a mistake and one we won't make again. Mangia Mi East- what a lovely addition to the Newtown restaurant scene. It is homey, it is cute, it is comfortable, it is it all THAT and THEN SOME. Our family of four made reservations for a Saturday early dinner to get in before the real rush. Although it got busy quickly. Service by our waitress and all other staff was extremely friendly, prompt, and helpful. Really neat cocktail menu all spring cocktails named after Billy Joel songs- cool! We got the Big Shot cocktail which was like a Manhattan but sooo much better, balanced, and strong. Loved it- will be getting again! The food- what is there to say other than exceptional. You have to get the focaccia bread to start, so good. Dare I say I am not a huge "bread" fan and yet I easily devoured it. We also got the meatballs and a spinach salad to start. The red sauce is soooo good, meatballs melted in your mouth. Salad- they did not skimp on the Gorgonzola or walnuts and nicely dressed. Entrees were equally wonderful from the cheese pizza (holy cheese goodness) to chicken Parmesan, and fettuccine Alfredo. Too full for dessert but many to choose and sounded amazing. So so happy we finally came and we are already planning our next meal with more family to join!

    Nonny's Sunday Sauce
    Samantha V.

    Lets begin with the wrongs. The parking situation for now - Not good. The restaurant shares their parking lot with condos I was told by the hostess that they are in the process of building more parking hopefully thats finished soon. My husband dropped me off and parked down in the new parking area before the Foundry. The next real bummer no crispy on the outside soft on the inside bread on the table. Focaccia is on the menu but to buy. I would have even taken that on the table. The young staff were AMAZING - welcoming, and patient. The decor is really cute with some fun paintings. They offer a unique charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, peppers, olives etc. You have the option to pick 3 or 6 options. We decided to go with a small plate or fried calamari with banana peppers. The calamari had big, nicely breaded rings. The banana peppers were cut really thin so all could enjoy them. For my meal I went with Alfredo sauce it was very good and not overly rich. Our tagliatelle pasta was amazing - long and delicious. The Sunday sauce my husband had with his meal - a meatball or two, sausage and pork shoulder. All the meats were tender and flavorful. If I had a Nonny / Nonnie I would imagine thats what her sauce would taste like. Im thinking about it right now to close out Elly's Chocolate cake. We were served a generous piece. The icing was so very creamy. The cake was melt in your mouth soft. The perfect way to end our meal.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Leah S.

    Can't beat a mid week happy hour! Disappointed to see the pricing go up, we appreciate the authenticity of each dish but are still happy to be able to support local.

    Bolognese with fresh pappardelle.

    Absolutely wonderful! Head chef and owner Rebecca White stopped at the table and visited and what a great and inspirational success story. A woman who had a vision and made it happen. My companion was in for her fifth visit. She's bringing all of her out of town guests. We started with well made cocktails (the list is pretty awesome), peach burrata crostini and the eggplant stack. Followed with fresh pasta tagliatelle, Alfredo sauce, fresh mushrooms, peas, and pancetta (a much smoother version carbonara). Pasta bolognese was outstanding. Portions are nice size, we took home leftovers. Looking forward to the pizza next time.

    Shrimp Fra diavalo over pasta with arugala salad and some Merlot.

    My son recommended this place for dinner so we met him and his wife there, We were pleasantly impressed with the atmosphere of the place. Very neat and clean nice bar setup. Service was very good, never rushed. The apps and salad and dinner and drinks were excellent as well as dessert. We will be back.

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    Allison L.

    Lovely new Italian restaurant with friendly staff. Food was fresh and flavorful. Pasta tagliatelle was very saucy and tasty. The pancetta was super flavorful. Tasted like my mom's a ham with cloves. Lots of mushrooms and plenty of peas. Eggplant parm was saucy and tomatoey. Pizza is Nee Haven style but felt more heavier than actual NewHaven. Everything came out nice and hot and good comfort food on a cold day. Loud and lively music played from 80s. Give it a try if you are in the area.

    Chicken parm dinner
    Victoria G.

    We were really hoping that this was going to be our new favorite place - unfortunately that won't be the case. We started with meatballs ...$18 for 3 meatballs. They were cold. After sending them back - they came out for 2nd time warm (not hot). The meatballs were ok but the sauce was an over cooked / burnt taste. Our Caesar salad was super awkward. Huge whole ribs of Romain lettuce on a platter. We were given tiny plates ( saucer size) so the lettuce hung over the plate in to the table. When I asked if we could have larger plates I was told they didn't have anything larger. When I questioned that they didn't have any larger plates to eat off of in the restaurant, we were given shallow bowls that also didn't fit a length of the lettuce. For our entree we had a chicken parm dinner that was fairly expensive considering it didn't come with pasta ($28). Just sloppy, slightly burnt chicken parm in a small oval casserole dish. A side of pasta is $10. It was a fairly small serving and a weird gummy texture. We love fresh pasta and are familiar with different texture. This was not that ! This was closer to wallpaper paste. chicken parm with pasta @ $38 is a NYC price so it better be good. It wasn't . Being fans of New Haven style pizza , we also ordered a pizza. It was also a disappointment. It was sloppy, saucy and burnt (not charred). As for the ambiance - it feels more like a deli or a breakfast spot. The decor absolutely doesn't match the price point. Positives : the house red wine was good. Our waitress was friendly. With so many great options in town we won't be back anytime soon ( or ever).

    Chicken Marsala
    John L.

    We had an amazing anniversary dinner last night at Mangia Mi East . The food and staff were excellent and we'll definitely be going back. Chicken Marsala, Chicken Milanese and fried provolone all pictured below. Highly recommend!!

    David H.

    Food quality / price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is casual but upscale. The menu is well rounded with several standard Italian dishes with a contemporary slant. We both chose the Halibut special. It was prepared and presented nicely. The service was very good. We sat outside on their beautiful Victorian porch. The dishes are served a la carte, no bread or salad, which always feels a little disappointing. The beers were reasonably priced, and they have a Happy Hour Monday through Thursday. Two halibut dinners, one wine and two beers came to $120 plus tip.

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    Jeffrey B.

    My wife and I had the pleasure of attending the soft opening and also Opening weekend (first weekend in October with the in-laws ) of Mangia Mi East in Sandy Hook, what an experience! I We were greeted by the friendly staff who made us feel right at home and greeted us by name from the soft opening back at the end of August. The ambiance is inviting, perfect for a nice dinner out or a even a seat at the bar and open kitchen. Now, let's talk about the food -- AMAZING! Each dish had authentic Italian flavors that truly impressed. We couldn't get enough! Mangia Mia East is now in our dining rotation. If you're looking for delicious Italian plates, pizza and drinks, this is the place to be! Can't wait for our next visit!

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    Michelle C.

    Rebecca the owner and magnificent chef and owner is nothing but a walking angel she's a new we'll welcome addition to Sandy Hook CT I witnessed her preparing a awesome meal for her staff that she does every evening for her staff at the end of the night her food is nothing but decadent fresh home style and plain ole delicious myself and my mate Jeff will be patronizing her restaurant every week coodles and much love and support to Manggi mi east Jeff and Michelle

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    The food was excellent! Both the chicken parm and the lasagna were wonderful and the portions were huge.

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