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At Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, we take pride in serving authentic Italian cuisine made from scratch every day. Our menu features classic Italian favorites like house-made pastas, hand-stretched pizzas, and slow-simmered sauces, all prepared with fresh ingredients and imported Italian products to deliver the true flavors of Italy.
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Address: 601 Maitland Blvd, Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: (407) 287-6644
Website: https://mandolas.com/
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We do not accept bills larger than $20. Where to Find Us. 601 Maitland Blvd. Maitland, FL 32751. (407) 287-6644. Open Every Day 11am …
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen
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Maitland Dining Menu – Mandola’s Italian Kitchen
CALAMARI & ZUCCHINI FRITTI · FRIED MOZZARELLA ⩔ · GARLIC BREAD ⩔ · SAUSAGE & PEPPERS GS · GARLIC FRIES ⩔ · BRUSCHETTA alla CHECCA ⩔.
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Meghan Traughber
Hear me out… we weren’t starving. Yet.
My daughter and I had been at a volleyball tournament all morning — left the house at 6:30am — so I knew hunger was coming. The only restaurant on the way home was Mandola’s. We had tried it once before, but I wasn’t thrilled about the walk-up ordering and we left without giving it a chance.
Tonight, I did.
I went in for takeout and immediately the smell of Italian food hit me — absolutely luscious. Neyetta took my order and I was torn between my #1 favorite dish of all time (chicken piccata) and my very close #2 (eggplant parmesan). I wasn’t too hungry so she suggested to go with the eggplant. It was a tough decision — I almost changed my mind — but I trusted her.
They said the wait might be a little longer than usual, but honestly? I didn’t mind. I enjoyed a little peace and quiet with a glass of wine (also Neyetta’s recommendation — and it was delicious). The staff was so kind they even let me choose a dessert from the case for the wait. I picked the Italian cream cake.
When we got home, I still wasn’t “starving”… but those smells! I had to dig in. I tried a little of everything and WOW. The flavors absolutely matched the aroma. And oh my focaccia… so good.
Final verdict: I will not be skipping this restaurant again. It was delightful, the food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. Pro tip — if you love things saucy like we do, ask for extra sauce!
Definitely check this place out. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreMy daughter and I had been at a volleyball tournament all morning — left the house at 6:30am — so I knew hunger was coming. The only restaurant on the way home was Mandola’s. We had tried it once before, but I wasn’t thrilled about the walk-up ordering and we left without giving it a chance.
Tonight, I did.
I went in for takeout and immediately the smell of Italian food hit me — absolutely luscious. Neyetta took my order and I was torn between my #1 favorite dish of all time (chicken piccata) and my very close #2 (eggplant parmesan). I wasn’t too hungry so she suggested to go with the eggplant. It was a tough decision — I almost changed my mind — but I trusted her.
They said the wait might be a little longer than usual, but honestly? I didn’t mind. I enjoyed a little peace and quiet with a glass of wine (also Neyetta’s recommendation — and it was delicious). The staff was so kind they even let me choose a dessert from the case for the wait. I picked the Italian cream cake.
When we got home, I still wasn’t “starving”… but those smells! I had to dig in. I tried a little of everything and WOW. The flavors absolutely matched the aroma. And oh my focaccia… so good.
Final verdict: I will not be skipping this restaurant again. It was delightful, the food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. Pro tip — if you love things saucy like we do, ask for extra sauce!
Definitely check this place out. You won’t be disappointed.
Floridenia Medina-Estrella
I ordered the chicken parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo, and it was perfection from the first bite to the last. The chicken was tender, crispy on the outside, and topped with a perfectly melted layer of cheese and flavorful marinara sauce. The fettuccine Alfredo on the side was rich, creamy, and silky, just the right balance of texture and flavor without being too heavy. Even the bread and herb oil dip that came before the meal were amazing, fresh and full of flavor. Everything tasted homemade and comforting.
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Went with my hubby. 2 stars for me. 4 for him.
Didn’t love having to read a menu before ordering at the register. To each is own there i guess.
Focaccia bread comes with the meal, along with spices and oil. People say it reminds them of Carrabbas. Go figure — it’s ownded by one of the brothers.
Unlike carrabbas, they have pizza here. Major score, right? No!! Maybe they took Carrabbas’ pizza ovens, but they sure didn’t take the recipe! The pepperoni was incredibly thin, and not my favorite flavor profile. I don’t even know how to describe it… smokey? The sauce, same thing — not great flavor! Too tomatoe-y. Not a ton of flavor otherwise. The dough was really good though!
We went with the garlic bread — no cheese — but with all the grated cheese, I thought they made a mistake at first. That was actually good. But for me, way too much butter. It literally squirted out of the bread and onto my husband’s shirt when he took a bite. But according to him, there can’t be enough butter. Before this meal, I probably would have agreed.
Hubs got the ravioli. He said it was quite good. (Sauce looked very orange to me. But who am I to judge!)
The drinks — sweet tea and lemonade. Pretty sure they forgot the sugar in both. The sweat tea leaked flavor. The lemonade was incredibly sour (and I usually drink water with extra, extra lemon!
We got the chocolate Gelatto for dessert — seperate purchase. Again, for me, lacked chocolate flavor. Hubs was satisfied — but I’m not sure he’s met a dessert he didn’t like.
Staff was friendly enough and the ambience was cute and clean!
… moreDidn’t love having to read a menu before ordering at the register. To each is own there i guess.
Focaccia bread comes with the meal, along with spices and oil. People say it reminds them of Carrabbas. Go figure — it’s ownded by one of the brothers.
Unlike carrabbas, they have pizza here. Major score, right? No!! Maybe they took Carrabbas’ pizza ovens, but they sure didn’t take the recipe! The pepperoni was incredibly thin, and not my favorite flavor profile. I don’t even know how to describe it… smokey? The sauce, same thing — not great flavor! Too tomatoe-y. Not a ton of flavor otherwise. The dough was really good though!
We went with the garlic bread — no cheese — but with all the grated cheese, I thought they made a mistake at first. That was actually good. But for me, way too much butter. It literally squirted out of the bread and onto my husband’s shirt when he took a bite. But according to him, there can’t be enough butter. Before this meal, I probably would have agreed.
Hubs got the ravioli. He said it was quite good. (Sauce looked very orange to me. But who am I to judge!)
The drinks — sweet tea and lemonade. Pretty sure they forgot the sugar in both. The sweat tea leaked flavor. The lemonade was incredibly sour (and I usually drink water with extra, extra lemon!
We got the chocolate Gelatto for dessert — seperate purchase. Again, for me, lacked chocolate flavor. Hubs was satisfied — but I’m not sure he’s met a dessert he didn’t like.
Staff was friendly enough and the ambience was cute and clean!
Wendy Silva
Well hello Mandola’s✌
This is a fantastic restaurant with a bit of a different ordering self service concept. Self serve drinks too and an open kitchen so that you can see what the Chefs are up to. We ordered the garlic Parmesan cheese fries, fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken, eggplant and chicken Parmesan. Everything was great and the service was fantastic! Loved it
… moreThis is a fantastic restaurant with a bit of a different ordering self service concept. Self serve drinks too and an open kitchen so that you can see what the Chefs are up to. We ordered the garlic Parmesan cheese fries, fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken, eggplant and chicken Parmesan. Everything was great and the service was fantastic! Loved it
Carlos Torrey
This is one of the best places I’ve eaten at in a long time. Best calamari and the service was incredible. Hannah, Andrea and Erica made our dinner stupendous and we will definitely be coming back as it’s right around the corner from our house. I’d give this place a 10/10!!!!!
… moreChristian Ruiz
I mean wow, great service, great food, great atmosphere, as soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile, and then this handsome boy came and took my order, I think his name was Gavin, he was dreamy. I would recommend this place to anyone and please give Gavin a raise and maybe a promotion!!
… moreDerek Bowe
Food was fantastic and service was really great. The food came out quick but still felt high quality. I ordered the salmon and really enjoyed it. I also was able to try the eggplant Parmesan and found it to be quite good. This place is worth the try.
… moreShannon Lufcy
Upon arriving here the first time, we were immediately greeted with staff who opened the door and handed you a menu. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about everything on the menu and extremely helpful. Looking around, you feel like you are in a little diner in Italy. I found it very clean and easy to get around. The bathrooms were fully stocked with baby essentials in BOTH male and female restrooms. This was incredible. The food: I really enjoyed the bread they gave you. It comes with a dipping oil, which reminds me slightly of Carrabbas. We got the lunch pizza, which comes with either a soup or salad. We chose the salad. It was alright. I thought it was a bit dry but I like a lot of dressing on my salads. The salad had celery,cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions, and olives. The pizza is very light and thin crust. For 50 cents, we got 4 very thin pepperoni (this was bc we asked for it on ½ the pizza). I believe I would have enjoyed more toppings for the price, but wouldn’t we all. The taste was alright but not what I expected. We ordered the calamari and zucchini as well. It fell flat on taste for us. It was cooked nicely but there was very little flavor. We added salt and the lemon provided, which added a bit more flavor.
Overall, it was a nice experience. They have amazing desserts with great flavor that left me leaving a little happier.
I think I’ll go back to try a real Italian dish in hopes of finding a great authentic meal.
… moreOverall, it was a nice experience. They have amazing desserts with great flavor that left me leaving a little happier.
I think I’ll go back to try a real Italian dish in hopes of finding a great authentic meal.
Lorraine Diaz
TLDR: This is like the Panda Express of Italian Places but with the illusion of upscale experience. Just go to Panda.
Atmosphere was okay. Open seating similar to a Blaze Pizza. Staff was relatively friendly and helpful. We received a free lemon ricotta cookie to try from their Bakery, which was a nice idea. It was also just okay. Bakery had other desserts you could try, including Gelato. We did not try anything else this go round.
Food came out quickly, within 5 – 8 minutes of ordering. I had the Chicken Piccata on Feduccini Alfredo and she had a special that was going on for Valentine’s Day, Beef Short Rib on Mashed Taters. Total was $60 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks. You could get the price down alittle if you chose fountain drinks instead.
My food was salty, likely due to the capers, but even the Alfredo was just too salty. Same issue with the special. The special was a better dish from what I tasted, she also agreed.
Giving them a 3 would be too high, in my opinion. I’m lower on the rating because the pricing, portions, and atmosphere are mismatched. A lot of a la carte options, like the Bakery, but its clear that raised the fixed costs of running the place enough you notice it in the food pricing and portions. If you are wanting a chain/franchise go to Carrabas (co founder Damian Mandola found that before this). Or you can go to Olive Garden and have similar pricing, a better experience, medium food quality, and larger portions.
I think they are trying to merge two things that are a nice idea on paper, but not good in practice, kind of like taking in a wild Chimp as a baby to raise, only to realize it can and will rip off your arms when it grows up. Then you gotta call a zoo.
… moreAtmosphere was okay. Open seating similar to a Blaze Pizza. Staff was relatively friendly and helpful. We received a free lemon ricotta cookie to try from their Bakery, which was a nice idea. It was also just okay. Bakery had other desserts you could try, including Gelato. We did not try anything else this go round.
Food came out quickly, within 5 – 8 minutes of ordering. I had the Chicken Piccata on Feduccini Alfredo and she had a special that was going on for Valentine’s Day, Beef Short Rib on Mashed Taters. Total was $60 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks. You could get the price down alittle if you chose fountain drinks instead.
My food was salty, likely due to the capers, but even the Alfredo was just too salty. Same issue with the special. The special was a better dish from what I tasted, she also agreed.
Giving them a 3 would be too high, in my opinion. I’m lower on the rating because the pricing, portions, and atmosphere are mismatched. A lot of a la carte options, like the Bakery, but its clear that raised the fixed costs of running the place enough you notice it in the food pricing and portions. If you are wanting a chain/franchise go to Carrabas (co founder Damian Mandola found that before this). Or you can go to Olive Garden and have similar pricing, a better experience, medium food quality, and larger portions.
I think they are trying to merge two things that are a nice idea on paper, but not good in practice, kind of like taking in a wild Chimp as a baby to raise, only to realize it can and will rip off your arms when it grows up. Then you gotta call a zoo.
L S
My new favorite restaurant! Amazing food. Top-tier service. And a comfortable, inviting atmosphere! What more can you ask for? Everything I’ve tried there is so good and the portions are generous. The café/dessert bar is a great bonus, too! They even make their own gelati in-house. I definitely recommend giving them a try.
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