Mambo Italian Street Food

Service was ok could’ve been more attentive since only one other table had patrons. We waited very long in between server visits. They never asked if we wanted any drinks!! Not once! Food was average at best. The salads are very good though. Pricing was also good for this quality of food. It is comfortable and cozy for sure. Dessert was a disaster! Molded with green on the inside of the cannoli and weird tasting tiramisu & crem brûlée. The restroom needs a deep cleaning. Trash was overflowing and faucet & floor was filthy. We’ve been here twice and I’d say based on extremely slow service & just ok food both times, we just can not recommend it. Spend your money elsewhere. It was very disappointing because we really wanted to love this place. Would’ve liked to make it our go to with family and friends.

Mambo Italian Street Food has become one of our go-to spots in the Sandy Springs / Smyrna area. My wife, in-laws, and I have been coming here for about a year and a half, and every visit has been consistently great. The ambience is warm and relaxed, and the food is always delicious—especially the pastas, pizzas, calzones, and their hearty lasagna. Portions are generous, prices are very reasonable, and the drinks are strong in the best way. It’s a solid place for a casual dinner with family, and we’ll definitely keep coming back. What keeps us returning is how consistent everything is—the food always comes out hot, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can tell they really care about what they’re serving. The lasagna is rich and comforting, the pizzas have great texture and toppings, and the pasta dishes are super satisfying without feeling overpriced. The staff has always been friendly and attentive, whether we’ve come in as a small group or with family. Overall, it’s one of those places that feels reliable and welcoming every time you go. If you’re in the area and craving Italian comfort food with good vibes and solid drinks, Mambo Italian Street Food is definitely worth a visit.

I have visited Mambo Italian Street Food several times because I truly love the place and the food. The atmosphere is nice, the dishes taste great, and that’s why I will continue coming back and recommending it. That said, I believe there is room for improvement in customer service. Out of the three times I’ve been there, on two occasions the appetizer was served after the main course, when it should be the other way around. In addition, the attitude of one of the servers was not very pleasant; at one point, she spoke rudely to a friend of mine and even told him to be quiet, which I did not like. It is an excellent restaurant with great potential, but improving staff training and service would make the overall experience match the quality of the food.

Lively, Fancy, and Friendly. Home-style and fresh food. ELENA is a wonderful bartender, and always quick, definitely ask her for all recommendations!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Ecstatic! I am beyond impressed with my delivery experience from Mambo Italian Street Food! Everything from the speed (only 30 minutes!) to the quality and temperature of the food was exceptional — as if I were dining in the restaurant itself. We ordered a variety of items, and every single one was fresh, flavorful, and piping hot: • Fritto Misto • Fried Ravioli • Penne alla Vodka • Focaccia (house-made!) • Pistachio Kale Caesar Salad • Neapolitan Flatbread Sandwich with prosciutto, arugula, and tomatoes (the tomatoes were so fresh and sweet!) • Parmesan French Fries • Cannoli for a sweet finish Every dish was spot on. The portions are generous, the pasta is under $20, and the flavor rivals some of the top Italian restaurants in Marietta. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality Italian spot that won’t break the bank — and delivers like a dream — Mambo is it. This place holds a special place in my heart. I used to go to their original location in Johns Creek (near The Forum) where it was a family staple. We loved the calamari fritti, carpaccio, and the pizzas — and I can honestly say they’ve only gotten better. We were sad when they closed there, but thrilled to discover them again in Marietta. I’ve been meaning to try this new location for five years — and now that I have, I’ll definitely be making an in-person visit soon. Don’t sleep on Mambo! I’m also Italian descent and I can say that this is great food!

We arrived a great time because it was before it got extremely busy. We were seated right away. Our waiter, Christian, did a great job serving us, and made sure we had everything we needed. We got the meatballs, seafood linguini and penne chicken and shrimp Alfredo. Our meals came out hot, and they were extremely flavorful. When we come back in town, we’ll be sure to make a stop here!

Been here 3 times for lunch. Service I have received was always good. Provides nice recommendations. It may appear cramped but once you are sitting down and you start to relax and enjoy being in the moment the music hits you. Funny how I said to my wife how great it was listening to the music and how I was flooded with childhood & teenage memories from being in Italy. The food is okay...there were times when it was great & other times good. The focaccia is just pizza dough so don't go crazy. There has been only one place that has true Italian focaccia and it's the Italian Boutique in Halcyon that makes real authentic focaccia sandwiches. Pasta is good, soups are great, pizza is good. I'll go back because the food is okay and the atmosphere touches my heart. It's cute to see the two Vespas outside & inside.

We had a wonderful experience at Mambo. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with genuine kindness and care. Our server, Christian was attentive, respectful, and made us feel truly welcome. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, and served promptly. We especially appreciated the atmosphere—it was comfortable and inviting, making it a great place for meaningful conversation and fellowship. We appreciated Christian’s exceptional service and heartfelt hospitality. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend it! When at Mambo ask for Christian!

On a Friday night at 6:30 PM. Ambiance is informal trattoria. Front windows are glass overhead doors that can be raised to the outdoors. Tables nicely arranged with two distinct dining areas, one smaller than the other. Cloth tablecloths and nice flatware. The menu is extensive. It has all the traditional dishes but it also has a long list of sides that are street food in Italy. Batter fried asparagus, fries with parmesan cheese, etc. The food is very good. It may be that the economics of restaurants have changed since Covid such that the minimum check per person has gone up just to cover cost of food and labor, so bump the food prices but also bump the size of the servings, which were pretty big. I judge the pricing to be moderate in these times. Prices were competitive with other similarly situated Italian restaurants we dine at in Cobb Co. A good value. Salads were varied and interesting. We had the roasted beets and orange with Balsamic and field greens with oranges, slivered almonds, and lemon vinaigrette. Each was large enough to be a very solid lunch or lower calorie dinner. I couldn't finish mine. For entrees we ordered a pizza Margherita and chicken parmesan. The pizza was dressed with plenty of fresh basil. The crust was pleasantly light and a little chewy. The chicken parm was enormous. The chicken it was cut from must have been some sort of ostrich. The owners must be from Florence, where the steaks START at a kilo. The side of linguine was large and very good. I would say a Sicilian style tomato sauce. We were weighed down with takeout leftovers. The service was attentive, timely, not intrusive and cheerful. Pace of service was slower than café or pizzeria, but not slow, rather relaxing, especially with a cocktail or a nice glass of wine. We had slower paced light pop live music on a keyboard with intermittent vocals. A few people got up and danced on a small dance floor opposite the baby grand. All in all, a great experience for a first visit. We'll be back and bring friends. We want this place to stay.

This was the chosen restaurant for this Mother's Day. What a waste of a nice cool patio. While I enjoyed my salad and calamari things started to soar down hill. I saw the reviews from 2023 with bugs and bad service, but thought I would try anyway. My sister always told me the takeout food was delicious. Don't be like me.... Stay suspicious My sister's glass had 1 roach crushed on the rim that she noticed right away. Once that was fixed, plates with tons of food piled on came to our table. That much food must have been hard to add adequate seasoning too. So it was bland. The lamb came out undercooked along with unclean shrimp and dry chicken. Margherita pizza was the last thing that came out in a to go box. We thought to ourselves, this is safe nothing will go wrong. Then we opened the box and a roach crawled their way out. These were baby roaches so it seems like an infestation. We weren't the only table having issues. I saw to go boxes left on the table and frustrated customers sending things back. We paid our bill along with the 20% service charge and vowed never to come back. They tried making it up to us with limoncello shots. But I didn't trust eating anything else. Stay safe out here.

*This is for a pickup order* I ordered food for pickup through DoorDash . When I arrived, my food was ready and I was politely greeted at the door . The vibe from what I could see in the lobby was that of a chill neighborhood bistro. I ordered the chicken pesto pasta and it was DELICIOUS. They also give very generous portions (I ate it over the course of 3 separate meals). I will definitely order again when I'm in the area.

If 3.5 stars was an option, that's where I'd be but it isn't. This restaurant is walkable to our house and we've had hit or miss experiences. Sometimes it's amazing, sometimes it's eh. We do keep coming back because it's close, the staff are nice, and they have live music with Charlie who is an absolute vibe! They have a wood fire oven for the pizzas which is great. I really like their lasagna, meatballs, spicy penne pasta, and minestrone.

So much quantity for a such a reasonable price! This lasted me two meals easily. Sauce was delicious, pasta itself was good too. Only call out is that the peas were just slightly undercooked! Very casual/comfortable environment - good for groups of any size.

Food was good! I ordered a penne vodka and it was delicious! It was definitely a large portion size I had to take it to go. The environment was quite questionable. There was a sort of piano bar, and the guy that was playing the piano and singing was horrible. He would scream at the top of his lungs practically making my ears bleed, so I couldn't really talk to my mom that well. You could tell that there are regulars there because there was a man walking around flirting with the women at the bar lol. Our server was very dry, and I don't think the smiled once. She kept us fed and watered but she just wasn't super friendly.

I can't wait to come back here- the food was delicious, patio seating was awesome, drinks were good, and prices were great. The ambiance is fun but casual! Service was good as well. They have an awesome selection of food and drinks as well as desserts! Such a good spot to hang with friends!

My friend and I had a hankering for Italian. After scouring Google for options. Mambo Italian Street Food is the decision we made for lunch. We arrived at 2 pm and were the only table in the restaurant. This made for attentive service. There's a huge oven that you can see in the open kitchen like area. So we had to try the pizza. We ordered meatballs (6 of 10), calamari which came with a great creamy sauce (10 out of 10), a pizza with ham and sausage that we agreed to doctor up and reheat at home, and two delicious Mediterranean salads(8 out of 10 due to too little dressing and an up-charge for more). All and all every dish we tried was pretty bland. The tater sauce held the most flavor and was greatly appreciated.

Nice little place with live entertainment, family owned and just welcoming. There is outdoor seating and the service is great!

comida muy mala en serio muy mala calidad para el precio servívio al cliente pésimo muy mala experiencia no recomiendo ir a este lugar ya que hasta me sentí mal allí muy descorteses con el público en fin horrible todo muy mala calidad atención al cliente

Ambiance is nice and that's where it ends. Food is ok and wait staff is terrible. Would not recommend. Won't be returning either.

Looking for good pizza, I arrive to Mambo Italian Street Food. I found a small gem in Atlanta. This restaurant has a great pizza. We had the Margarita with Pepperoni pizza. What a delicious choice! The Oreo Cheesecake was to die for. This was an amazing meal and a good dinner. 5 stars.

Good food and great atmosphere. I am really fond of this place because of their good Daily deals such as drink specials and half off apps. Our waiter Alessandrio was so nice and attentive and food was good (we got a pizza). The only thing I would suggest is updating their website. We came on a Thursday hoping for live music but was informed they changed it to only Saturdays and Sundays.

Not for me. I'm sure this is someone's favorite restaurant. + large wine pours, salad dressing on the side, Frank Sinatra music, outdoor seating, perfectly cooked pasta - staff couldn't care less that we were there, 900° pizza oven produced soggy crust pizza, too much sauce on the pizza, salad fresh on top and slimy on the bottom, very sweet salad dressy, all the food came out at once and did not fit on our tiny table, people at the table next to us were holding dishes that didn't fit on their table

My experience at Mambo Italian restaurant was not as I had hoped. To be honest, I wasn't too impressed with the overall visit. From the moment I walked in, I didn't feel very welcome, and that set the tone for the rest of the evening. While the food was okay, it didn't leave a lasting impression. It lacked that authentic Italian taste I was hoping for. The flavors were somewhat bland, and I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed with each dish. The drinks, unfortunately, didn't fare any better. They tasted watered down and didn't have that boldness and richness I usually enjoy. It was a letdown as I was looking forward to pairing some delicious beverages with my meal. The location was decent, being in the same plaza as the Prickly Pear, but that alone couldn't redeem the experience for me. Despite the convenience, I haven't felt compelled to return since my initial visit. Now, I understand that everyone's taste is different, and what may not have impressed me might be appealing to others. Perhaps some people have had better experiences at Mambo Italian restaurant, but personally, it didn't make it into my top ten list of places to dine. I'll be exploring other Italian restaurants in the future.

Ordered fried calamari it was good but needed Xtra marinara sauce when I got bill they had the nerve to charge me $1.50 for .10 cents worth asked to speak to manger I was never told of extra charge for additional sauce he basically told me that's what it is he lost a repeat customer for a $1.50 I will never go back especially to be disrespected like that

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. So I went there on a Friday night, sat at the bar for a to-go order. I ordered the lasagna and rapini pizza. WORST MISTAKE AND WASTE OF $55 i ever spent fr. The lasagna was SOGGYYYY & LEAKING/spilling. Like i've never had watery lasagna. I couldn't even eat more than 3 bites like absolutely not. On top of that - the food was lukewarm not even hot! Then ..... whoever came up with this idea for the rapini pizza with sausage and broccoli. I highly recommend actually COOKING the toppings on to the pizza. I pick up one slice and there was two sausages barely cooked hanging on by a thread because all the rest of the toppings fell off. Like absolutely NOT !!!!!! I call the next day because this was totally unacceptable. Of course I get hit with the "I'll have a manager follow up" well that was a LIE! So, yeah do yourself a favor and stay away. I will be disputing this charge for undigestable food and trash ass service/follow up. But let me say, there was a really friendly bartender there whose energy lightened up the mood! I didn't catch her name, but it WAS NOT THE BARTENDER ERICA. She didn't even acknowledge me.

Terrible service, over priced incorrect order- I ordered the vegetarian calzone pick up and when I got home and took a bite it was filled with meat. It took me 15 min to get anyone to answer the phone so I could go pick up the correct order and by the time I picked it up that was incorrect also. This has happened more than once and they do not seem to care about making it right. We will not be going back there again. No customer service at all.

I got a bowl of the amazing tomato bisque and the Mediterranean salad to go. Both were very delicious and healthy!

Okay I love the sauce!! I was disappointed in the cheese I thought it would be chunky or broken up pieces of mozzarella , it's shredded cheese and a lot of it. But it was tasty. We tried the margarita pizza - added sausage. Next time we will try the doc pizza and maybe pepperoni. Brunch on Sunday's offers bottomless mimosas for 15 or one for 5. It's made to order- which is AMAZING! Try them out.

Everything was delicious! The penne pasta was well seasoned! The ambiance is beautiful! And the service was great! It was my first time and I will be back. I was nervous about the reviews but Mambo did not disappoint!

This is a lovely shop at the edge of a shopping center. It has a great atmosphere, live music, and delicious reasonably priced (not greasy) food. I tried a lot of bread dishes such as the bruschetta appetizers. All dishes were so delicious. The desserts are lovely (especially and the cannoli and crème brûlée). The drinks are also beautifully done. This place makes for a lovely date night or double date night. It has an easy going atmosphere with a wonderfully attentive staff.

The focaccia bread is NOT focaccia bread. The marinara sauce is bland and so is the alfredo sauce. I have only gone back for the coconut cake and the oreo cake.

Service was great but the food was bland, overpriced. Chicken had no flavor at all and the pasta was just sauce

Went in for Ladies Thursday night $5 specials & it was nice!!! We sat at the bar met some nice folks & had a good time. The bartender was a little all over the place but it was a nice experience. We tried the calamari, wings & salmon kale salad with raspberry & peach margaritas and also a nice ginger flavored drink. The good was good but the service could use more work. There was LIVE music & the drinks & appetizers were only $5!!! Nice little vibe.

First- service. Sever had no personality, could barely hear him talking & was not attentive in the slightest. Same problem w/ the server last time we came who spilt Marinara sauce all over my husbands white shirt & no apology. Second- food was terrible. Ordered penne vodka and it was like two portions of leftover pasta splashed onto my plate. No flavor. Absolutely terrible. Do not recommend

We enjoyed dinner here with friends and looked forward to some good Italian food. We were not disappointed. We shared the House Focaccia bread and the Cheesy Garlic Bread appetizers. The cheesy bread was really yummy! The Focaccia bread was not my favorite. - a little too garlicky. The guys each got lasagne, my friend got shrimp fettuccini Alfredo, and I got the chicken Marsala. All of us enjoyed the flavorful dishes! Everything tasted fresh snd delicious. This place is a really good value as well. Prices are super reasonable and the portion sizes are quite healthy! We all took home a full to go box! Our waiter was new, but did a decent job. I'm sure his confidence will increase the longer he is there. He was friendly and wanted to make sure our experience was good. Overall, we enjoyed our meal snd this will be a place we visit again!

Got a sandwich, soup and pasta for delivery. Unfortunately, everything tasted bad. Soup was watery, sandwich was soggy, the pasta sauce simply just didn't taste good.

I adore Mambo! I've been here several times and always enjoy my meal. My favorite dish is the burrata and I could eat it weekly. I've tried a few dishes here and nothing ever compares to the burrata. TBH my 4 stars is for this dish alone. During my recent lunch visit I had the rigatoni salsicia pasta which was good. The only negative is that the dish is advertised as having spice, but that spice needs to be kicked up like 2 notches. I wanna feel that lil bite on my tongue! It could have also used a little more sauce. (My table also ordered the burrata as an appetizer) I also had a cannoli. It was pretty standard as far as cannolis go. It does pair nicely as a dessert to the pasta dishes though. My group's server was Rita and she was super friendly and attentive. Great service Rita! Highlights: BURRATA, service, quick seating, easy parking, reasonable pricing Lowlights: pasta and cannolis are good but not like best ever

The service was slow and unorganized but really friendly so that's forgiven. My main course came before my appetizer so that was poorly done in the kitchen and someone else delivered it do my waitress only noticed after the fact. She did mention it so that's good. The food was nice. Nothing amazing. The spinach salad was excellent and the lobster bisque good, the calamari was tasteless but not greasy. Still looking for the positive. A nice open area and the main entrance is on the side of the building so that's confusing. The decor is really tasteful and eclectic. Very nice job. Baseball on every TV at the bar was off-putting. Not sure if I'll go back.

Still a fun restaurant to dine at the second time around. Live music fills the room as you enter with patrons singing along. Laughter and conversation can be heard while the wait staff move fast throughout the tables serving up delicious meals. This is a family friendly place with indoor or outdoor dining. Great atmosphere and really great Italian STREET FOOD. They have a bar and high top tables so you can be elevated as you dine and enjoy the music. It's a great place not too far to come out and enjoy yourselves. Check out the dessert display at the front and save room for some.

Saw so many low ratings that I was unsure about coming. Glad I did. Very quick service. And good tastes amazing. Waitress and hostess we're both very nice. Definitely give this place a chnsce. Don't judge based off some of these reviews. I'm willing to bet over half the bad ratings are just people who are never happy or expect themselves to be the only ones to be helped.

Some of the best Italian food I ever had!!! Beautiful ambiance, authentic meals, and reasonable prices. Will come back again and again

When here today with my girls, Coretta & Janice..OMGGG this restaurant is the SPOT in Marietta!!! When you walk in you're Greeted with a Warm/Caring "Welcome"...the Mirrored bar and blue lights takes you to another galaxy. We tried the "Lemontini" shots and was BLOWN AWAY....They have activities EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK...Matter of fact, when I went for the 1st time, 4 years ago, there was a pianoist and I could of swarn, "Frank Sinatra" himself. He was singing and interacting with the crowd... Folks....I'll DEFINETLY be returning there soon, they have an outdoor tented area...you'll FALL IN LOVE with this place, like I did...See you Soon at Mambo's.....Outstanding staff, phenomenal food, boogy down atmosphere.

We went to dinner here on a Saturday evening with our kids. We easily made a reservation and were seated immediately. Our waitress was very nice. My husband ordered a pepperoni pizza, my son the cheese kids pizza, my daughter the kids fettuccine Alfredo and I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. We ordered the focaccia bread for a starter. We all really enjoyed our food although I would order a different appetizer next time. My son was super excited about the raspberry lemonade that was on the kids menu as well as the gelato. He got a chocolate gelato for dessert that was very good and my husband brought home a piece of the chocolate mousse cake. The interior is very stylish and I loved the painting on the wall behind our table and the Vespas all over. There was a man singing Frank Sinatra covers and he was very good. We will definitely be returning to this neighborhood gem!

Mambo's failed their Cobb County health inspection. They got only a 57/100 which is terrible. Service has fallen off to miserable. Food was burnt(egg plant) so the chef turned it upside down to hide the burn. Hope that someday they will get their act together. Needs new management for starters.

Had a great birthday dinner at Mambos tonight! Adam Sinatra had a beautiful set that created such a great atmosphere. Service was good. Food was awesome. Wine was great!

Was greeted when I entered. Ordered food and they forgot my bread. I asked and the lady said you have to pay for it. Duh!!! Look at the receipt, it's there. Bread didn't come until I was 1/2 finished. Food was just "ok". Nothing to brag about. Would I go back? No!! I asked for refill on tea and young the man said "ok" but just stood around on his cell phone. Pics below. Bartender could use some help. If the food is still in brick oven, then why couldn't he help out. Restaurant could be better.

I love this place. Good food and a fair price. I always enjoy meals there, and I recommend this neighborhood restaurant

Loud music and a rustic decor. Large menu. Pleasant server. The fettuccine carbonara was ok, no bacon or pancetta but chunks of tomatoes. The panouzzo Calabrese was good. The order of focaccia bread never came. Expensive for street food.

The food is so good! We are vegetarians that don't use eggs. Surprisingly, the alfredo sauce did not have eggs! We got the penne alfredo without chicken, gnocchi, burrata, focaccia, another penne dish, and bianca pizza. everything was 1000/100!!! definitely coming back. considering it was the lunch menu and we had leftovers, I could only imagine the dinner portions! worth the price!

We went here for dinner and had a great time. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was incredible. Would return here again to eat

The desserts here are ALL delicious! The parmesean fries are horrible. It's literally just like they took the powder parmesean and dump it on the frozen type fries. It's not what I imagined it would be. .shaved parmesean with garlic roasted on it. The salami cheese board was poorly executed. Cheeses of different thickness and thinness. It comes with figs and walnuts. Over priced for what is given. The bread is cold. I really like the pastas here and glad they have gluten free penne. Parking can be limited as it's shared with other Plaza businesses. fun vibes and sometimes a musician

Ordered here in Uber eats. Only ordered from here cause I wanted creme brûlée but received some type of like soggy berry curdled pudding cup. Really disappointed from that but THEN as I was Digging into my lasagna to my surprise there was a piece of plastic between the layers that says stir for product separation so clearly the lasagna comes frozen which is an Italian restaurant me as a patronize or why would I order lasagna from you that is frozen when I could just go to Walmart and buy frozen lasagna myself so yeah I rate this restaurant in one star auto five because the one thing I wanted was terrible and then I feel like it's a rip off to be selling frozen lasagna as an Italian restaurant and that's all

We came for Sunday brunch partially due to location and the sign outside their restaurant. We were surprised that there were not many people around noon and was promptly greeted by a waiter who gave us a lunch menu, brunch menu, and a piece of paper with brunch/drink options. There was a huge selection of options but our server helped explain the options and we went with 2 mimosas, huevos rancheros and the green eggs and ham. Huevos rancheros: it was not the best one that I have had in the metro-Atlanta area but was very filling for the price. The tortilla was soggy and did not have the extra crisp. The serving size of black beans was extremely generous and the egg was perfectly runny -- and worked as a nice addition to the rest of the meal. Some of the potatoes were undercooked and the cook made sure to fully cook it and the server brought it out to us fresh and crisp the second time around. The little pieces of fruit were a nice dessert/addition to the mimosas. Green eggs and ham: it was a very hardy meal and was a great value for the price. As you can see in the picture, there was a good variety of fiber, carbs (lots of it), and protein. The ambience of the restaurant was excellent as there was a jazz pianist entertaining guests. It was a great way to spend a Sunday. ******Update********* Came back on Tuesday for their $5 drink special. It was not worth it. The pear drink tasted like cough syrup and the Tuscan tasted like cheap artificial coconut flavoring with heavy load of alcohol-- not a good mix nor flavor in mouth. The dinner options were plentiful and okay for the price/quality but will NOT be ordering their drinks or suggesting to my friends (who live far away) to meet here for after work drinks. Due to this unpleasant encounter, will have to drop a star.

Always fresh, fast and friendly. Super convenient quality food for late-night eating or snacking. One of few places with real food options late at night.

Wow what a disappointment! I had such high hopes given that the place is super cute and seemed to have a great vibe, but they were 0 for 3 on our meals, a complete strike out! Met two friends for lunch, and while the restaurant had other diners, it was not all that busy. There were a couple of waitresses and the manager, so they weren't short staffed. We ordered our meals and it took about an hour for the food to arrive. One meal arrived completely wrong, one arrived with ingredients included which had asked to be omitted, and the pizza arrived with the dough soggy and raw in the middle. It took two attempts to correct the meal that was just wrong. The manager "explained" to us that the pizza was cooked properly and if he cooked it longer it would be burnt and that's how they serve it (ewww!) Then he told us that it was all the waitress's fault and that he would speak to her. Seriously??? She wasn't the one who cooked the food and she wasn't the one who delivered the incorrect food to our table. In fact, she showed us what she submitted to the kitchen and it was exactly what we had ordered. Seems like they have a kitchen staff and manager who just don't seem to care or can't be bothered. Three strikes you're out Mambo! Three ladies, and I'm sure many of their friend, who won't be dining with you!

I met my co-worker at this restaurant for dinner on a Tuesday evening. We arrived around 6:00pm. The restaurant is located in a place that includes Dunkin Donuts. When we walked in we were greeted and seated quickly. The server came over to introduce himself and provided us with water. He gave us time to look over the menu. The service was solid for the duration of our visit. I tried the vegetable lasagna and the foccaccia bread. My co worker ordered the chicken parmigiana. The food was delivered to our table quickly, and looked and smelled amazing. My lasagna was tasty. My co worker enjoyed her meal, but did mention that she likes it better at Copeland's! This is a solid place to get decent food. They have specials every day of the week. Check out their website for the specifics.

This place was okay. This Mambo Italian Street Food opened January 2019 in the old Boneheads space at The Shoppes of Powers Ferry. It's currently the only Mambo Italiano restaurant open for business in the Atlanta area. There was a longtime location in Peachtree Corners at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway: https://bit.ly/2O1nWSe. It lasted from 2004 to 2018. There was also a location in Sandy Springs at the City Walk development: https://bit.ly/2EYM5Vv. It lasted from 2007 to circa 2014. Only time will tell how long this incarnation will stick around. This is a sit-down restaurant with a casual atmosphere. There's plenty of seating, but tables are packed together somewhat tightly. There's a dining room with tables, booths, and a small banquette. There's a fully enclosed patio with more tables plus a couple sofas. The bar is huge. One section of the bar has TVs while the other faces the restaurant's open kitchen. The kitchen features one of those fancy Neapolitan wood-burning ovens. The interior has a hodgepodge of decor such as street signs, soccer balls, and an Italian bicycle (suspended above the dining room entrance from the patio). Some tables have tablecloths while others don't. On the patio side of the dining room, they have a setup for live music (e.g. keyboard, mic, speaker). We visited for lunch which is served Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm. The lunch menu featured a wide variety of items: appetizers like calamari ($8.95) and bruschetta ($5.95); soups and salads ($4.95-14.00+ each); red and white pizzas ($8.95-10.95 each) and customizable pizzas (starting at $8.95); calzones ($9.95 each), oven-baked sandwiches ($8.95-9.95 each); pasta such as lasagna ($8.95) and penne chicken pesto ($9.95); entrees like piccata, marsala, and Parmigiana ($12.95-15.95 each); sides such as mixed olives and Parmesan fries ($3.95 each); desserts like cannoli ($4.95 each) and gelati ($3-12 depending on serving size); plus espresso-based coffee drinks ($2-3 a cup). Beverage-wise, they had an extensive wine and cocktail list as well as beer and several non-alcoholic drink options as well (e.g. San Pellegrino Fruit Beverages). Here's what we ordered: Antipasti * Burrata ($10.25) - Italian soft creamy cheese, arugula, EVOO, kosher salt, pepper, warm Italian bread * Meatballs ($7.95) - ricotta, pomodoro sauce, fresh basil Pizza Rossa * Pizza Bianca ($8.95) - EVOO and garlic base, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, smoked provolone, feta, garlic Panouzzo * Polpette Della Nonna ($9.95) - Nonna's meatballs, mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, Parmesan * Vitello ($9.95) - crumbled veal, provolone, arugula, sliced tomato, lemon garlic mayonnaise * Genovese ($8.95) - prosciutto, Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone Controni * Parmesan fries ($3.95) Pasta * Gnocchi ($9.95) - potato dumplings, fresh spinach, tomato cream sauce, cherry tomato In general, I thought the food was satisfactory. The best dishes were good, but not great. A common theme across almost all the items was the bread/dough. It seemed the pizza, sandwiches, and even the apps were served with the same type of bread, and there was a lot of it. Generally, the bread was dry and/or too chewy (not the most appetizing) and that had a negative impact on most of the dishes for me. Out of everything we ordered, the burrata was my favorite (burrata is typically one of my favorite things to order at an Italian restaurant). The burrata was fresh and delicious. However, the portion size was small. I've seen better value burrata around the city. Also, the bread-to-burrata ratio was out of whack. There was way too much bread for the small amount of burrata given. The meatballs were alright. They weren't memorable. Three meatballs were served in a black cast-iron skillet with three large pieces of flatbread. Again, the bread-to-meatball ratio was off. The pizza bianca was my second favorite item. According to the menu, Mambo's pizzas are made with San Marzano tomatoes and 00 flour (both considered standard for "authentic" Neapolitan pizza), fresh mozzarella, and are baked at 900°F. Of course, our pizza bianca, being a white pizza, did not have tomato. Mambo's pizzas are no greater than 12 inches in diameter so they're more of a personal-sized pizza, though two people could easily split one. The only thing I didn't like about the pizza was it was a bit too salty. The sandwiches were fine (I did not try the Genovese). The Polpette Della Nonna, unsurprisingly, used the same meatballs as the meatball app. The "crumbled" veal in the Vitello was breaded veal, similar in taste and texture to schnitzel. We had the Parmesan fries with our sandwiches and they weren't anything special. Salads were also included with our sandwich platters. The simple mixed salad was good. The gnocchi wasn't bad, but it was unmemorable. Decent portion size though. Our server was nice and our dishes came out fast. Service overall, however, was slow.

I've been to the location twice, both times the customer service was poor. I initially assumed they were discriminating but I truly believe it's a lack of service. The food was decent 7/10