Mandina's Restaurant

So we went to this place because it was my late father in laws favorite when he was in town. I can’t say I loved it. Most of our party didn’t love their food but it wasn’t horrible either. It does get very busy and it’s pretty expensive. Our waitress was really great! However, when we were waiting to be seated first we were waiting outside then told to come inside (where there is no room to wait) and when another waitress was going by she was very rude to our kids because she felt they were in the way. We would have stayed outside to wait knowing we had a big party but we were told to come inside.

Nice historic restaurant you must try. Food is excellent, but the pork chops were kind of tough. You would be best to stick to their traditional Italian dishes or fish. Bread is served as an appetizer and was amazing. Parking: There is adequate parking and is ♿️ accessible.

Mandina's is, from start to finish, the type of place you would learn about because it's your grandparents' go-to, then you take your first girlfriend, and eventually revisit with your wife. However, being from out of town, this was our first time and we are in our 30s. My wife tried the turtle soup because it's something we can't get back home and was surprised that it was a similar roux to a gumbo but with a well rounded and less fishy flavor. After reading an article from bon appetit on the wall, I was inspired to try an Italian dish and ordered the pasta with shrimp. My wife got the boneless chicken, which was akin to a southern-style schnitzel. Both were delicious. Service is old school and memorable with nothing left to be desired.