Mangia Italian Restaurant

Arrived on location to find plenty of on street parking. This is my first time going to this restaurant. Arrived for my reservation for 5 and was promptly seated. Ordered drinks that arrived quickly and they brought hot tasty bread too. Ordered our food and waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for it to arrive. The food is delicious and very hot made to order which explains the length for preparation and cooking. The quality was outstanding and everyone enjoyed their meal. The restaurant is very clean and cosy. A real nice place for a date or special occasion. I would go again. Reservations and plenty of time strongly recommended.

The food was phenomenal. It took a little bit to get there but the shift does a great job. If you're looking for a nice date night or even surprise a friend with a good meal, this is it. The atmosphere there is wonderfully quiet with Italian music playing in the background.

Wonderful with amazing food. You can tell the chef takes pride in the meals they prepare. Meghan, their new server, was very attentive, fun and helpful. My son said “this is the best meal I’ve ever had”. So clearly he enjoyed it. Great experience and a true hidden gem.

A wonderful spot to relax with friends and fantastic food! All meals are “made to order” and the staff tells you to anticipate a wait right away. Not a single bite was disappointing and our entire group appreciated our experience. Pictured is the antipasto, tortellini, ravioli, chicken parm, and penne rigate. For dessert, we sampled the cannoli, chocolate cake, and pistachio gelato. The gelato was the favorite of the bunch!

Came here on New Years Eve on the way south from a vacation I had up in Conway. This is a small, neat little place in downtown Manchester, which, luckily for us, was open late on a day where not much else was. I thought it was funny how many times our server said to expect a wait because everything was made from scratch (this was mentioned at least 5 times). There was a bit of a wait, but nothing was unreasonable. The food was pretty good, nothing really mind-blowing, but I did enjoy the caramelized onions in my spinach and veal dish. I'd say that what you get is a little small and of modest quality given the price as compared to some of the other places I've been which is why I can't really give them a full five stars. The garlic was a little underdone on our garlic bread, the sauces were a little on the thin side, the parmesean was suspiciously fine, just little things here and there that kept it from being perfect. Overall this is a pretty good spot for Italian with friendly staff, classic decor, and pretty good food. Definitely a safe bet if that is what you're in the mood for.

I grew up with Italian food and will admit I am very hard to please when it comes to Italian food. This place was homemade and the favorites were perfect. From traditional dishes to a newer type of dish. It all was spot. My teenagers were even bragging how good it was to their friends. Prices weee very reasonable for the amount of food and quality.

By far my favorite Italian restaurant in the southern NH area, even the whole state so far. This place is the real deal. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can definitely taste that it is. Because of this, the food will take slightly longer than normal but it's worth the wait every time. I do recommend having a reservation because it's a pretty small place so it could full up fast. And because it's small, it could get a little loud but you can still hear your conversations at your table. This place used to be BYOB but they have it so you can order mixed drinks and beer too. Not a huge selection of beer but it'll do. I would like to see some IPAs available but it actually is kind of good they don't have any because those would fill you up so much, that you won't be able to eat as much of the delicious food. The espresso martini I ordered was one of the best ones I've had, definitely recommend it. As far as the food, the warm crispy bread with the dipping oil was so addicting to it, I couldn't stop. We ordered the bruschetta as well and I'm glad I got a 2piece because the pieces of bruschetta are HUGE. And to no surprise these were amazing. For the main meal, I got the chicken parm. This chicken just melts in your mouth it's so tender and cooked to perfection along with the sauce all on it and on the pasta. Top notch chicken parm, my favorite chicken parm anywhere. My girlfriend got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and like my chicken, it melted in your mouth. This dish also didn't taste heavy like some Alfredo dishes are. Also an important thing, they do accommodate a severe peanut/ treenut allergy. We did not have a problem with that. I cant recommend this place enough. The chef Angelo really knows how to make an authentic Italian meal the right way and I will never stop coming back!

I had dinner here mid week (Thursday night) and it was fantastic. The wait for the food wasn't too long, considering it was all hand made and the flavors fantastic and more then amble sized servings. The hostess was friendly and stay busy juggling all the customers and did a great job. If i come back to the area, I'll most definitely be coming back here.

Enjoy the made to order meals, well worth the wait! The service is attentive, food prices reasonable, and if you haven't been recently- NO LONGER BYOB. We had an excellent meal, dinners perfectly prepared. Only issue was the lack of pricing on Drink menu. A $22 dinner & $18 Cocktail - it was good but was above what I perceive with reasonable meals. Print drink prices problem solved. Interior's warm and inviting.

After a year-long absence we used the occasion of a visiting sibling to go to Mangia again. We were not disappointed at all and thoroughly enjoyed their usual made-to-order Italian fare. We had an early reservation and were promptly seated. Returning diners may recall Mangia as BYOB, but no longer. They have full a service bar. We shared appetizers. The Traditional Bruschetta was our favorite. The fresh basil was amazing and the bread was light & fluffy. The bitterly cold January weather didn't prevent us from enjoying fantastic Fettucini Alfredo, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Tagliatelle Bolognese and classic Cheese Ravioli. With at least a dozen other patrons ordering simultaneously, chef managed to keep things hot & fresh. I thought that the Alfredo sauce was the best of the bunch. Paired with grilled chicken I had to fight to keep enough for me! Portions were healthy-sized and filling. There was no room for dessert. Over the years Mangia has maintained their place as the top Italian restaurant in Manchester. Prices are very reasonable. And, concerns over a long wait were completely unfounded. We had a great dining experience.

Excellent new find for us out of towners. Small Italian restaurant with a cozy, warm atmosphere. Love the Frank Sinatra music! The food was spectacular. All 3 of us were moaning as we ate, literally. Although we were stuffed, we ordered desert and, again, it was delicious. The pace of food coming out took a very, very long time, so don't arrive starving. That aside, we enjoyed it and will be back!

My son raves about this spot. He says the food is always fresh and delicious!! This is coming from a Boston born and raised kid that's a bonafide food snob. He said it's like eating at an Italian Nonna's home. I called in a takeout order for him and it was going to voicemail. I got a call back from the restaurant 5 mins later apologizing for phone difficulties and asked if they could help me. I don't know the woman's name but she was so gracious and wonderful. Next level hospitality service in my opinion. Who knew that some of the best Italian food and exceptional service was this hidden gem in Manchester!!!

Was in Manchester for a play. My brother recommended Mangia for after the show. What a good choice! The antipasto appetizer was plentiful and delicious with meat, cheese and veggies. The Vitello Popolo was superb a great combo of veal, Italian sausage, roasted garlic, roasted peppers, wine and red sauce. I never had anything like it. Can't wait to have it again. I had leftovers so was going to pass on dessert until the waitress, Tracy, mentioned the chef's homemade Ricotta Pie. I got the pie. It was one of the best I've ever tasted. The service was excellent. We were seated immediately. Our order was placed quickly. There's a short wait for the food due to it being prepared fresh. It is well worth the wait. Looking forward to going back.

I liked the spaghetti and meatballs for a main course, and a piece of chocolate cake for dessert. The cake was baked in a Bundt pan.

We went to Mangia last night. I haven't been there in years!! It was amazing! The food was great and the drinks were delicious!!

This is a favorite of mine. The food is so good! It's a great place to go for a long leisurely meal. Don't forget the wine. This isn't a dinner and ... kind of night. Dinner is the night. Enjoy!

We had a delightful server. The restaurant has a very home feel to it. We had the gnocchi with grilled chicken and the beef ravioli. Both were fantastic! The garlic bread is really good too. Wonderful night out.

Absolutely blown away by our dinner at Mangia last night. Without question the most sublime Italian food I've *ever* had. It'd been a rough week, and, boy, was this place exactly what I needed. We've tried most places in Manchester, and in 20 years, nothing has come close to this perfection. A thousand times better than the usual bastardized American versions of Italian food. The gnocchi were not the heavy, dense garbage usually served. Mangia's were airy and light in a wonderfully balanced tomato cream sauce with melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella. Linguine with clam sauce had a rich, broth-y sauce, and the Alfredo managed to avoid being thick and overly rich. And, my god, that chocolate/hazelnut gelato affogato was HEAVEN!. There is only one chef here who makes every dish to order and his love for cooking shows. We will go back again and again! To boot, the small restaurant is charming with impeccable service from someone who clearly adores her job. Although, how could she not be happy while delivering these dishes? Their online menu doesn't begin to show what they can really do! We got a separate menu with well over 10 specials, and we were told that we could basically order anything we wanted that *wasn't* on the menu. I also asked if we could order 1/2 plates in order to try things, which wouldn't have been a problem, but we got whole orders and gobbled everything up, lol. I'm in loooooove!

Small but delightful. It reminds me of all the tiny hidden gems in the North End - and they have alcohol now! Great cocktails that go with their always outstanding pasta and specials. Make a reservation and enjoy yourself!

A hidden gem! I have passed this restaurant many times and finally decided to give them a try. The atmosphere is intimate and romantic. There are wine bottles everywhere, however the restaurant is BYOB. The food is phenomenal and fairly priced. We shared the bruschetta and garlic bread.. bruschetta was very good. I ordered the gnocchi alla sorrentina.. I definitely recommend it! My boyfriend had the chicken parmigiana and cleared the plate, (pasta was fresh/homemade). The staff was busy but very attentive. Bathrooms were clean and private.

Awesome ! Loved everything about it Home cooked ! Great ambience nice drinks nice atmosphere

This place was excellent. The food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend. We were only there for a couple days but if we make it back through this way we will definitely visit this place again.

I'm sure there's lots of great food in this restaurant I just didn't get one of those dishes. We came at 6pm on a Wed evening. Only two other parties in the place, and they wanted to seat us so close to one of them we might as well split a check. Weird. If it's crowded, I get it. But if it's not crowded, why are you going to cram people right next to each other? Note: It is no longer BYOB as earlier reviews describe. They do start with serving Italian bread, but they do not serve any kind of dipping oil with it. Just dry bread. We asked for some dipping oil and it was delivered quickly, but seemed an odd request. It was served in a bowl. Also odd. The table had a candle that was burned out. No biggie. But it was replaced it with an equally burnt out candle, and we had to ask her for a new one. Awkward. I got one of the "specials" uniquely named "Pollo", which was a chicken cutlet with a thin slice of eggplant on top, some mozzarella cheese, and three sticks of asparagus. Noodles on the side. The one piece of chicken, sadly, did not have a lot of flavor. The eggplant, mozzarella and asparagus were nice but could not make up for the bland chicken. The balsamic sauce was excellent on the perfectly cooked noodles. ($27.95 for this dish) Expensive! $$$ The ambiance was low budget, but if you pay more attention to your date than the decor, you can overlook it. I saw a lot of really wonderful reviews for this restaurant, so I was excited to go. But I will say I do not feel we got a good value for the price. It's all street parking, as well. Bit of a sketchy neighborhood. I don't think we'll be going there again.

I second the worst Chicken Marsala in the world comment! Further the pasta that came with it was inedible .... full of black pepper. Awful !!!!! Spaghetti and meatballs was just mediocre. Red sauce was watery and flavorless. Chicken and vegetables soup was the only item that was good. Zero stars Suffice to say will not come back or recommend.

The poor man's sphaghetti was pretty delicious! Usually don't go out to eat for italian food but this was suprisingly great! The mixture of flavor with the sphaghetti doused in a savory olive oil with parsley and garlic was something that I wouldn't expect from Manchester. The Bruschetta wasn't the best and seemed like it was made half hazardly but the thing that pushes the review back to a 3 was the service. The server was rude and not helping us out with recommendations being that it was our first time here. She was sazzy and treated us like another table that I don't have time for.

The food was amazing! Hadn't been in a while (since Covid), and completely forgot how much I love it! Everything is made from scratch and to order. It's so fresh, including the homemade pasta. It's a nice, relaxing meal. Not rushed like most places. Jessica was our waitress, attentive & extremely helpful with selections. The restaurant is small and cozy. Definitely make a reservation!

it's been almost 5 years since my last visit. Very disappointed in the Veal Parm. it was so tough that my knife had to work extra hard. I always use this dish as a barometer for how good an Italian restaurant is and they failed. The homemade pasta and gravy were good and the scratch kitchen is great for flexibility of preparation. The other dishes ordered were fair to good. Wont be going back

Place is unreal, I can't recommend it enough. If you love scratch Italian restaurants, this is an absolute must. The environment, the food, the service, it is all impeccable. A true dining experience worth the price. Just be sure to make reservations!

Hell to the yes! I would say it in Italian if I could. This is the most delicious Italian restaurant we have been to in some time. The food seems very authentic, although I have never been to Italy. I did grow up in a family with Sicilian mother who spoke Italian but all I learned to say is "you have a face like a dog," and "eat it all up." Which is what we did at Mangia. The portions were perfect. I love when I go to a restaurant and they serve you just enough that you don't have a ton of leftovers and you have plenty of room for dessert. They even made our son a non alcoholic version of a desert, specially. The service was so accommodating. My favorite part is that you bring your own wine. There is a minimal corkage fee but it helps to make you feel like you are eating dinner at your Italian grandma's where the libations flow and the delicious food makes everyone happy. I do recommend Mangia! In fact, I cannot wait to take my mom there when she comes to visit.

Love this adorable, cozy & intimate restaurant! Everything is made from scratch here!!!! . Chef can tailor your food to however you like! We are talking 4 star service now! They even asked if we wanted our soup spicy or not! How many restaurants do that? None! Zilcho! Nada! This is a fantastic option, especially if I was battling some congestion! Love that!!!! They were also super careful preparing food for my severely allergic dining companion! . We tried the chicken parm (super juicy & tender!), chicken vegetable soup (amazzzzing & remember you can request spicy, if you want! um, yes, thank you very much! ), caesar salad, meatball (delicious with lovely fresh parsley spice!), lava cake (very moist & so delicious w/ homemade gelato!!!! ) & cappuccino. We loved it all! The service was top notch, too! Super friendly, warm, welcoming and efficient! I also loved the beautiful cozy & intimate setting! I almost forgot to mention that they played the most beautiful & romantic Italian classics (O Sole Mio, etc.) Can't wait to return!!!!

Cute little place on Elm. The food is very tasty and well prepared. The service is great too.

12 of us went to dinner. The ambiance was great, the service was amazing and the food was outstanding. The kitchen did a super job with a full house and then a 12 top. Yum! I'll be back.

The bruschetta was some of the best I've ever had. the chicken and pasta dishes were OK, tasty but a bit simple and plain. The chicken was a razor-thin cutlet. Also had the chocolate cake for dessert and really enjoyed it.

I visited this establishment for the first time for my wife's birthday. I was told the food was amazing. Authentic Italian. When entering we were greeted and seated at our table. The place is very small and seating was tight. We ordered 2 caprese salads as an appetizer. Which was ok, not great. I then ordered the Chicken Marsala on a recommendation from my family. I want to say this as plainly as possible... The food was the worst chicken Marsala I've eaten in my life. The chicken was burnt and the sauce tasted like burnt beef broth. The portion was very small 2 thin pieces of chicken the size of a sausage pattie.and 20 pieces of penne pasta(yes I could count then there was so little) the reason I brought up the portion was because this meal was 23 dollars . Needless to say after a 200 dollar bill, I told my wife I will never eat there again. I thought the wait would be worth it but found it wasn't. I will never eat there again. This restaurant gets ZERO stars

Ordered catering for a tray of pasta and it was a HIT at our holiday party, everyone loved it. Service was excellent as well. Will definitely be ordering from Mangia again for our next event!

Very nice place. Small and quiet. Food was very good. Made on the premises. We were told that because of this would take longer to get our food. It didn't. Prices were fair and service was great. Very personable server. We were told that it gets busy during peak hours, and to call ahead. Worth the visit and definitely recommended. No complaints.

Small hole in the wall Italian Restaurant. Best Italian food I've had North of Boston. I love the BYOB. Because most Restaurants don't carry the wine you want or it's way too expensive for cheap wine. I had the Veal which was very tender and fresh. I will definitely be returning to this tasty gem. Thank you for all you do.

Best place for pasta. Long wait but definitely worth it to me. The owner is very kind and the service is too. Sometimes it can get busy for such a small place so be patient and they will be around to you again. Normally there is only 1 server because it it such a small space. I've seen 2 servers and it's seemed a bit tight for both. so try to put yourself in their shoes. Apps are amazing and definitely try the homemade gnocchi it's one of my favorites.

Staff was great! Chelsea was wonderful and was fun, Derek was very knowledgeable and courteous. The meal was amazing! Very authentic and fresh. It's a 'scratch' restaurant, so they welcome subs and can accommodate dietary needs. Stumbled on this and will def be back. BYOB wine.

Wow! I've lived in NH 6 years and man was I surprised. Originally from RI and I've missed true Italian. Campo has been the best I can find...and they're great, but Mangia it's hands down the Italian spot to beat. BYOB is fun...the liquor store is across the street so you can get anything you like. Only $6 corking fee. Everything is made to order. We had an app, entrees and desert, we were there for 2 hours. The food was phenomenal. We had the bruschetta and garlic bread. Bruschetta was like a french bread pizza. So good! My girlfriend had chicken marsala. Absolutely wonderful. Better than Campo and definitely contends with Federal Hill. Definitely opt for the creamy version. I had the veal sopresatta. Imagine crispy breaded veal topped with thin sopresatta and topped with mozzerella in a creamy sauce with pasta. Unbelievably good. I knew if we had something this good we had to go for desert too. The cheesecake we had with vanilla gelato. Omfggg. The chocolate egg thing (can't remember the name) was amazing. Peanut butter gelato with a hard chocolate coating. My coffee was even freshly made just for me. The price for all this was only $86! Totally worth the money and absolutely exceeded expectations. Will absolutely be back!

Fantastic Italian food. Our new favorite. All fresh made to order. One of the best Fettuccine Alfredo I've ever eaten. Top notch Bologna's. The Bruschetta was great too. Been twice already and this will be a frequent date night!!!

Some of the best Italian I've ever had. You know it's real Italian when you have a gluten intolerance and eat their pasta and bread and it doesn't bloat your stomach or make you sick!! Sits very lite and tastes amazing. If you want pasta and don't want to feel guilty for eating it...this is your spot :)

This place has one of the most unbelievable chicken parmagiana's i've had. So authentic and delicious. Very calm and the music is great Italian music. Would highly recommend!

We have been there a few times and so far the meals are excellent. Be patient as the food is prepared fresh and it does take time. Wait staff is always attentive. You can now purchase wine & beer whereas in the past you could bring your own. Must make reservations, do so at least a week in advance. It's a small restaurant but it's not lacking in ambiance. I'm sure you will not leave with a doggie bag, so good!

The food is fantastic as is the ambience. We enjoyed the Caesar salad which was fresh, crisp, and the right amount of dressing and cheese with delicious croutons. The chicken Marsala with a touch of cream was sublime. The sauce with mushrooms was very flavorful and the past was cooked just right! The bread service was also light and tasty! We ordered the triple chocolate cake for dessert and it was perfect! The service is quite slow but very friendly. We will be back for sure!

A BD party with 4 turned into an event as we met fellow diners, shared wine and lots of stories. As if this wasn't enough the food was to die for. Didn't think there was any way to improve bruchetta - my mistake. There is! Everything that came out of the kitchen was delightful. Our server Derek was completely attentive to our needs no matter how busy it was and to top the evening off the owner came and chatted for a while, in Italian no less.

This restaurant has potential. We started with a couple of cocktails. One was just a basic rum Coke, and the other was a Sangria. The drinks were in small glasses filled with ice and very little beverage. They were so small that we order another round fairly quickly. However, we had no idea how much cocktails cost until the check came. The four drinks alone almost $60. Next we ordered the bruschetta. I thought it was very good. My wife said it was so so. Our entrees were okay. I had a veal dish and my wife had a chicken dish. Both were okay, but not great. We both had a dessert tiramisu and a chocolate molten. Again no idea of the price until the check came. The chocolate molten that appeared to be store bought with a small scoop of gelato was $14.95! We have had moltens in many restaurants and typically pay no more than $7. The entire bill with a standard 20% tip was over $180 for 2. We felt we had to give this restaurant a try it seemed highly reviewed. However, we have had better meals at Portafino in Merrimack for half the price.

We came on a slow night and has an amazing and private dinner. BYOB - a block a way is a liquor store! Food is made to order so you do wait but so worth it! We had an excellent waiter.

Fantastic little italian restaurant on Elm Street away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. You walk in and feel as if you've walked into an italian families living room and kitchen. The food is exceptional and all is cooked by hand (so be patient, it takes a while). There is nothing pre-made here! It's BYOB so bring your bottle(s) of wine with you! Reservations are highly recommended!! Can't wait to go back!

Absolutely outstanding food and service!!! The food was quickly made but still outstanding. The restaurant was definitely the most authentic Italian food I've had!

I forgot to take a photo....who needs Boston when you have this hidden gem. My only word of warning is you have to be willing to eat "European". Food is prepared one table at a time so the wait is long. This is a place you come to enjoy conversation and garlic.

Incredible! Super authentic, great little spot for real Italian food in a very intimate environment. Bonnie is great!

First time at this restaurant ...Looking for a place to go locally for our anniversary. My wife got the chicken francese and I got the chicken Parm. We also ordered the marinara dipping oil to go with the crispy bread points which were fantastic. For dessert my wife had the tiramisu and I had the mini cannolis. For a beverage we had a bottle of Pellegrino. Including the tax everything came to about $63. Now for the review.... Absolutely fantastic! One of the best chicken Parmesan I have ever had. Pasta was perfect..el dente. My wife loved her dish. The marinara dipping oil is fantastic. Not overly powering of garlic like every other place it was a wonderful blend of herbs and a perfect dipping sauce for the bread. Red sauce for the pasta and chicken Parm was delicious. Mini cannolis for dessert or fantastic very light freshly filled creamy not heavy. My wife's tiramisu was excellent. Don't let the location on Elm Street fool you ...if you want great food at a very reasonable price... This is your place. support this local business! ** This place is a BYOB just an FYI. It is unusual not to have wine offered at a restaurant however many people like to bring their own. Not a dealbreaker for us.**

Our family visited last night and we had an awesome dinner! Angelo is a great chef! I had the Penne Alla Matraciana, and it was fabulous! I love that everything is always fresh and made to order. Lisa was our server, and she was spot on and super friendly. We are from NC, so when we visit with our daughter in Manchester, it is becoming a tradition to dine at Mangia! If you haven't been there yet, you should try it out for a wonderful dining experience - you will not be disappointed!

Mangia is not only the best Italian restaurant in Manchester, but the best Italian I have eaten ever-- and I'm someone who grew up eating from Boston's famed North End. Chef Angelo Bruno works wonders with food, and if you can't find your favorite dish on the menu, rest assured it's in his repertoire! (If he has the ingredients, he'll make you any dish you'd like.) The (about) 10-table restaurant has been enjoying success and is expanding into the former tailor shop next door. Alcohol is BYOB, so plan to bring your favorite beer or wine, unless you're content with water, soft drinks or gourmet coffees. Reservations are strongly encouraged; they fill up nearly every night! Mangia!

We had the bruschettes for starter (delicious) and penne ala amatriciana and the fetuccini with cream cheese. The mains were decent but not something special. Everything is made fresh, which probably explains why it took them more than an hour to serve the food. Our waitress was very friendly. Its interesting that you can bring your own wine/beer but they will charge you for corkage. On street parking and for Saturday night a reservation would be a wise thought.

Food: 5 Very flavorful for both of our chicken dishes that came off the specials menu. Most Italian restaurant I go to these days you get served bland uninspired food but these were very good. Value: 2-3 Speaking just portion and price, portions for one of our dishes was very small while the other was appropriate. At 20ish dollars a meal, I would have hoped for more pasta than what seemed like a few stands. A shame because I would have left hungry if I didn't eat other people's food. Service: 2-3 Our waitress was nice but service was incredibly slow and they were not attentive. We got our food, but had empty waters when it arrived and they were never filled. Place was mostly empty and we waited 10 minutes before anyone noticed us in the curtains. I also asked for a tiny bit of red sauce to try and was brought a larger bowl at the end of the meal. I'm not sure what sure wanted us to do with it since we had nothing to eat it with.... we tried a tiny bit and it was good but we were charged for it. If she at least brought some more bread it would have made sense. Anyway if you're not starving and looking for good Italian food in the area give this place a shot. I'll definitely be back.