One of the best pasta place in Charlottesville. I recommend the delicious clam and Linguine. A great date place if you're feeling fancy. Prices have gone up significantly after COVID tho!
Hazel Sun
We had takeout from them during the pandemic and it was really good. We finally got a chance to dine in. The service was very friendly, and the food is served pretty fast. The food is also very very good. Definitely comfort food. And very reasonably priced.
John Wolfe
Absolutely fantastic meals, wine, appetizers, salad, and bread. Please make this a stop if you're in Charlottesville for a weekend. Can get busy but the service and food was killer.
Jack A.
Awesome food and service!!! My daughter suggested Mangione's for my wife and my 33rd anniversary and it was wonderful. I grew up in a large Italian household so I'm very picky when it comes to Italian food and Mangione's didn't disappoint.
Jerry Matheny
Only here for one night and started the search. Debated between three and Mangione’s won. I’m glad I followed my intuition. Quiet, casual relaxed with excellent and friendly service and high quality food. Gorgonzola salad was spot on. Classic Old World Italian.
Tara J
Visited Mangione's with a family of 5 (three kids under the age of 7) while on an overnight trip to Charlottesville, and we were beyond impressed. The wait staff was friendly and patient. They offered kids portions that weren't on the menu. My kids devoured the spaghetti and meatballs - asking for more before the had even finished their first portion. We had the arancini which was bursting with roasted red pepper flavor, the seafood risotto which was so garlicky and delicious, and the chicken parm that was pleasantly not deep fried over fettuccini with an incredible marinara. Wrapped up the meal with the flourless chocolate cake, which one kid declared will "change your life." Our total meal for five - appetizer, entrees, dessert, and wine - was under $100. This wonderful find is right on Main Street and walking distance from the hotels and train station. I highly recommend making a reservation, as it they don't have many tables and were packed on the Saturday night we visited. They were even so wonderful as to accommodate an earlier arrival than our reservation with just a quick phone call, and smartly placed our larger group in a back table out of the way of the smaller tables at the front of the restaurant. Do yourself a favor and visit Mangione's on Main when you are in the area. We will be back!
Davis Jane
This restaurant is AMAZING! The food is soooo good!
Sam B.
Food was absolutely great! We got the wrong meal served to us, but it was so good and the same price so we just didn't say anything. Seating right by the door isn't ideal, but as you go further back into the restaurant, you definitely experience the ambiance more. Would definitely recommend! Update: Went again recently for a special occasion. Absolutely loved it! It was almost better than we remembered it was so good. The setting was very ambient and fun for a date night. Service was excellent as well with no surprise.
Aaron Simpson
For me, dining at Mangione's was the result of a chance encounter while travelling through Charlottesville on a road-trip - and the only proof diners need that taking a chance will often be rewarding. Seeming to straddle the boundary between smart casual and casual dining, the aura was faintly romantic and possessed the agency to make a Tuesday afternoon feel like a Friday night.Despite being close to capacity, the serving staff effortlessly bounced from table-to-table without leaving anyone feeling as though they had waited too long, or had been bothered too frequently.For those nauseated with the tomes that restaurants often provide in the place of menus, diners will find the menu at Mangione's on Main refreshingly small and carefully hand-selected.I had ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo and had initially been concerned with the size of the plate which, while beautifully presented, erred on the side of small. However, through the richness and quality of the sauce and the pasta, I was relieved to discover that I had been served entirely the right amount of food to leave me feeling satisfied but not fatigued by the chore of over-eating.
Allen W.
If you're looking for a great meal with family or friends, this is the place to enjoy! The appetizers, entree's & desserts are to die for. The pasta is just what I imagine food in Italy to be like.
We arrived after a long day in the car. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter was helpful in making our dinner choices. The disappointment was they were out of romaine so no Gorgonzola salad which I had chosen as my entree. Maybe that was a good thing because I chose the Rosa Di Parma which was like having dinner at my Grandma’s table. Pork loin stuffed with pancetta and mozzarella served in a wonderful broth filled with veggies. My husband chose the sea food risotto that was loaded with shrimp, calamari and cod. The risotto had a just a hint of cayenne. Definite dinner win.
Gizelle R.
First step into the door, the smell was divine! The food and SERVICE was even better. Paul made us feel like no one else was in the room and unfortunately I did not get the name of the chef that stopped by to check on us and even had a good laugh with us. Their Gorgonzola grilled salad was one of the best salads that I have ever had, and Paul helped us pick out the right wines to pair with our meals. The Chicken Piccata was perfectly cooked, I really could have licked my plate! I can not wait to go back and try a different dish and wine... the salad will stay the same!!!
Sherry Harper
A group of four of us arrived in Charlottesville late last Monday, and we were looking for a place for dinner. We found Mangione's, and what a find it was! It was the best Italian food we can remember having, and the service was excellent! We highly recommend this restaurant, and we will be back the next time we are in Charlottesville.
Astral
This place was spectacular. The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable. If possible, ask for the waiter Mark (or Marc). He is incredibly kind and will help you with anything. Have a great day!
One of the best pasta place in Charlottesville. I recommend the delicious clam and Linguine. A great date place if you're feeling fancy. Prices have gone up significantly after COVID tho!
We had takeout from them during the pandemic and it was really good. We finally got a chance to dine in. The service was very friendly, and the food is served pretty fast. The food is also very very good. Definitely comfort food. And very reasonably priced.
Absolutely fantastic meals, wine, appetizers, salad, and bread. Please make this a stop if you're in Charlottesville for a weekend. Can get busy but the service and food was killer.
Awesome food and service!!! My daughter suggested Mangione's for my wife and my 33rd anniversary and it was wonderful. I grew up in a large Italian household so I'm very picky when it comes to Italian food and Mangione's didn't disappoint.
Only here for one night and started the search. Debated between three and Mangione’s won. I’m glad I followed my intuition. Quiet, casual relaxed with excellent and friendly service and high quality food. Gorgonzola salad was spot on. Classic Old World Italian.
Visited Mangione's with a family of 5 (three kids under the age of 7) while on an overnight trip to Charlottesville, and we were beyond impressed. The wait staff was friendly and patient. They offered kids portions that weren't on the menu. My kids devoured the spaghetti and meatballs - asking for more before the had even finished their first portion. We had the arancini which was bursting with roasted red pepper flavor, the seafood risotto which was so garlicky and delicious, and the chicken parm that was pleasantly not deep fried over fettuccini with an incredible marinara. Wrapped up the meal with the flourless chocolate cake, which one kid declared will "change your life." Our total meal for five - appetizer, entrees, dessert, and wine - was under $100. This wonderful find is right on Main Street and walking distance from the hotels and train station. I highly recommend making a reservation, as it they don't have many tables and were packed on the Saturday night we visited. They were even so wonderful as to accommodate an earlier arrival than our reservation with just a quick phone call, and smartly placed our larger group in a back table out of the way of the smaller tables at the front of the restaurant. Do yourself a favor and visit Mangione's on Main when you are in the area. We will be back!
This restaurant is AMAZING! The food is soooo good!
Food was absolutely great! We got the wrong meal served to us, but it was so good and the same price so we just didn't say anything. Seating right by the door isn't ideal, but as you go further back into the restaurant, you definitely experience the ambiance more. Would definitely recommend! Update: Went again recently for a special occasion. Absolutely loved it! It was almost better than we remembered it was so good. The setting was very ambient and fun for a date night. Service was excellent as well with no surprise.
For me, dining at Mangione's was the result of a chance encounter while travelling through Charlottesville on a road-trip - and the only proof diners need that taking a chance will often be rewarding. Seeming to straddle the boundary between smart casual and casual dining, the aura was faintly romantic and possessed the agency to make a Tuesday afternoon feel like a Friday night.Despite being close to capacity, the serving staff effortlessly bounced from table-to-table without leaving anyone feeling as though they had waited too long, or had been bothered too frequently.For those nauseated with the tomes that restaurants often provide in the place of menus, diners will find the menu at Mangione's on Main refreshingly small and carefully hand-selected.I had ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo and had initially been concerned with the size of the plate which, while beautifully presented, erred on the side of small. However, through the richness and quality of the sauce and the pasta, I was relieved to discover that I had been served entirely the right amount of food to leave me feeling satisfied but not fatigued by the chore of over-eating.
If you're looking for a great meal with family or friends, this is the place to enjoy! The appetizers, entree's & desserts are to die for. The pasta is just what I imagine food in Italy to be like.
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We arrived after a long day in the car. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter was helpful in making our dinner choices. The disappointment was they were out of romaine so no Gorgonzola salad which I had chosen as my entree. Maybe that was a good thing because I chose the Rosa Di Parma which was like having dinner at my Grandma’s table. Pork loin stuffed with pancetta and mozzarella served in a wonderful broth filled with veggies. My husband chose the sea food risotto that was loaded with shrimp, calamari and cod. The risotto had a just a hint of cayenne. Definite dinner win.
First step into the door, the smell was divine! The food and SERVICE was even better. Paul made us feel like no one else was in the room and unfortunately I did not get the name of the chef that stopped by to check on us and even had a good laugh with us. Their Gorgonzola grilled salad was one of the best salads that I have ever had, and Paul helped us pick out the right wines to pair with our meals. The Chicken Piccata was perfectly cooked, I really could have licked my plate! I can not wait to go back and try a different dish and wine... the salad will stay the same!!!
A group of four of us arrived in Charlottesville late last Monday, and we were looking for a place for dinner. We found Mangione's, and what a find it was! It was the best Italian food we can remember having, and the service was excellent! We highly recommend this restaurant, and we will be back the next time we are in Charlottesville.
This place was spectacular. The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable. If possible, ask for the waiter Mark (or Marc). He is incredibly kind and will help you with anything. Have a great day!
Ask for mark. He is very nice