Mangia Mi
About
Italian
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 406 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (925) 831-3276
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth Score72 out of 100
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForDinner
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- new_releasesAttireCasual
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual, Classy
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- turned_in_notGood For Happy HourNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Aaron K.
This spot is cute! Parking is street or in the back, but on a Saturday night it was not crowded at all!
The location was clean, with limited indoor seating and more outdoor options.
The waitstaff was helpful, kind and attentive.
We ordered the Gnocci (soft and delicious!! Like so good) and the penne carbonara (creamy and flavorful!)
It's a decent place to add to a rotation but not a spot I would want to go out of the way for.
Solid 4 star experience:) -
Jean-Marc C.
This place is good. My son wanted Italian and we were in the area. About $85 for 4. That's 2 adult meals and 2 kids. Not the most affordable but the food was good. Waitstaff was friendly. I really cant complain. My son got short rib Ravoli. He loved it. If go back just not frequently due to price. But its Danville....
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Austin W.
Awesome Italian restaurant in Downtown Danville. Nice atmosphere and cool patio area. Their bread and olive oil is super fresh and good and their lasagna is as good as it gets!!
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Helen S.
My mom's a bit tired of Italian restaurants lately, so needless to say it was high praise when she called dinner at Mangia Mi one of her happiest times this past December. This cozy and elegant Italian bistro is located in Downtown Danville, so you'll have to finagle a bit for street parking, but it's well worth it. Finding the entrance was a little bit confusing since the street-side entrance to their expanded bar area was closed for a private party, but we soon found our way inside and were nearly charmed off our feet by the holiday decorations. We had a reservation for four and were seated right away at one of the tables along the long, plush bench. Said bench was laden with themed pillows that I wanted to build a nest out of but out of propriety did not.
Our server was really friendly and took our orders down by memory. The menus are dated by month, but we were given an old one by accident and could only spot a few small changes to the options. The tables are set pretty close together so it's easy to sneak a peek at whatever everyone else is eating before deciding yourself what to get, but it turned out that all the entrees we ordered on a whim was delicious anyway.
We started off with some complimentary bread, Tomato Basil Zuppa (soup), and Bruschetta. Surprisingly, neither the bread nor the Bruschetta were very delightful (the Bruschetta in particular was very tough to chew), but soon we were dipping everything into the soup because it was just so GOOD. We shared the Wine-Braised Pork Gnocchi, Pasta con Vongole (spaghetti with clams), and Spicy Pesto and Bacon Pizza. We put everything away like we meant business. Spaghetti with clams was our go-to dish when we traveled in Italy, and while nothing stateside has really come close, you can certainly taste the clam broth throughout the noodles. The Gnocchi were pillowy and delicious with the barely-there sweetness of the wine sauce, and of course, who can say no to the comfort of bacon and pizza?
The busboy seemed a little surprised when he came to clear all our completely empty dishes, yet we still had the audacity to ask for a dessert menu. We went with an old favorite, a huge slice of Tiramisu, and something I introduced to my family, Affogato. Since my brother and father aren't huge dessert fans, these balanced the line neatly between succulent treat and overwhelming sweetness.
One-third a bottle of wine was anxious to leave my body and I found the bathroom behind a heavy curtain at the end of the bistro counter. The patrons at the table sitting next to us were not so anxious to leave Mangia Mi - they were mid-meal when we arrived, and looked far from finishing their conversation by the time we left. I don't blame them. -
CJ A.
Looking for excellent Italian food, look no further! I love this place and want everyone I know, to love it too! My go to dishes are the Gnocci Gorgonzola and the Rigatoni alla Carbonara. You can always rely on the Bruschetta as a great starter and don't close out the night without trying the Panna Cotta.