Mangiamo! Grand RapidsBeautiful SettingMangiamo! is in one of the large old homes in Grand Rapdis. The decor is inviting and and depending on the room you can have family friendly, romantic, bright and lively, outdoor or bar seating. The lasagna is wonderful as is the chopped salad. The specials are always creative and flavorful. A nice wine list is available and do not miss dessert and a coffee.6/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThanks for the accomodationWe (especially my wife) appreciated the seating we were provided. She struggles with migraines in very bright seating and we were given an inside (against an inside wall) table that was very comfortable for her needs. The service was great and the food delicious, but that's just the norm it seems! A wonderful experience overall.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMSo Great!!Mangiamo's has it all - great food, great service, and a lovely setting in a beautiful historic mansion. They strike the right cord by being kid-friendly (the lower half of the walls are chalkboards and there's plenty of chalk) while also being suitable for a romantic dinner for two. The "Superfoods" menu is my favorite, both healthy and flavorful.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a great time.The food is amazing, the service is great, and the building is so beautiful. This was only our 2nd visit, maybe 3rd, but we haven't had a bad experience yet (and my boyfriend is picky!). The servers are happy to answer any questions about the menu and always give great recommendations if you are having trouble deciding. Also, I don't think there's a bad table in the whole place, inside or out. The quality of the food is outstanding - fresh ingredients, cooked to order.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMfantastic!Very reasonably priced & a very awesome building with a beautiful outdoor area. Must go!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMA bit taken abackI had thought, given the architecture and the suggestion for reservations; that Mangiamo! would be more "upscale". People were dining in shorts and tank tops. I was expecting a stricter dress code, as well as not necessarily having paper on the tables. A few more main dish selections would be nice. I was also surprised to see pizza was an option - again thinking more upscale. Given the atmosphere meals could be more expensive than what they were but I guess it is all in who you are catering to.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food and service!Amazing food and service! We took our Mother to Mangiamo's on Mother's Day and we were not disappointed! The two-napkin garlic bread appetizer is a must!!!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMdeliciousHad dinner with mom & sister. Food was fantastic...especially the pork tenderloin. Highly recommended.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMStarted out bad, ended betterThe service was not what we expected for a Gilmore, our waitress may have been having a bad night, as we did not feel welcome. It was a little upsetting, but I did notice most of the other wait staff seemed to know what they were doing and looked like they treated their tables much batter. So as a whole I do not believe their service is bad, just our waitress. I am not the type that complains, I can usually put up with almost anything I do not require a lot of attention. It was bad enough that my managerial side took over and had to pass word on to the manager about his waitress, and he made sure everything was taken care by the end of the night.
I would recommend it in the future.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMBirthday CelebrationWe are members of the Gilmore Club and got a free birthday meal at Blue Water Grill for my husband. Part of the Gilmore Club program is that the manager of the restaurant came through and gave us a gift card to the restaurant for the month, Mangiamo!. The told us we could also eat at Mangiamo! as a buy one, get one free entree as well. We were delighted since we had only dined at Mangiamo! once in the past. I had an excellent pick of their "superfood" menu. It was the eggplant napolean. I don't have enough characters left to describe it, but you should go and try it for yourself!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMMust VisitHistoric property, local gem. Would recommend to anyone. Something for every occasion. Incredible service!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMDining on sunporch was anDining on sunporch was an added treat. Service and waitress exceptional.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMI took my wife here for herI took my wife here for her birthday. They gave her a free entree. The food was great. Would do it again. She loved it.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWe took our parents out forWe took our parents out for a nice dinner. We are from out of town so were not familiar with the area but were intrigued by the history of the building. We loved the architecture and our meal was delicious. Great service by the staff. Will definitely go again.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat an beautiful building,What an beautiful building, such a fun experience to dine in this warm and cozy and friendly spot, just a nice Easter dinner and way to end the day, thanks.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good Italian restarauntVery good Italian restaraunt that never dissapoints. I have been here many times and the food is always good. Good beer and wine selection. Great for a regular meal or for special events.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a business interviewWe had a business interview dinner with an external candidate. Magiamo's offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten free dishes which fits any dietary needs. The food was great and atmosphere made our business dinner feel less informal.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM'O Sole MioOur first time, and it won't be our last.
Our waitress, Robin, was delightful, and the food
was very good, especially the tiramisu, although
it was disappointing that they were out of terrine.
Being serenaded by Michael on accordion with the tune "'O Sole Mio" was the highlight.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAs Usual OutstandingOutstanding as always. Our Grandchildren from out of state enjoyed yearly much and wants to come back this summer to set outside3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMOur first time to Mangiamo!Our first time to Mangiamo! Wonderful experience- can't wait to return.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMOur experience was pleasing.Our experience was pleasing. I tried something different, a superfood with eggplant. The presentation was amazing the taste was a contrast in flavors which seemed unpleasant.
Our server offered to replace my meal, I declined. My husbands meal was very good. Your house wine was excellent. One of my first experiences was sitting in an unsafe chair on the porch, which I replaced immediately with one nearby. This was my birthday meal and I was surprised to find that there wasn't a little complimentary muffin or cupcake for such occasions. It would be nice to put on some different music to compliment the restaurant's unique ambiance, not 80's music. Our server was very good. We enjoyed his humor and knowledge of the restaurant.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AM