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Mangia Qui Italian Bistro, Virginia Beach, VA

Mangia Qui Italian Bistro

4.8
4.8
351 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Mangia Qui Italian Bistro in Virginia Beach, VA wants to become your go-to spot for a fun atmosphere and delicious Italian food. You know, that place in the neighborhood where locals gather to kick back and take a night off from cooking.
If you can’t hop a plane to dine at a trattoria in Italy, the next best place is right here. We truly believe we’ve created something with this restaurant that you can’t get anywhere else in the area. From the pride we take in our kitchen preparing fresh to order authentic dishes like homemade lasagna and tiramisu, to our dedicated wait staff providing friendly and personalized service.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 499-6001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    John McLaurin
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Cross street
    Hinsdale
  • Parking details
    Extra Parking Available at church parking lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Good for business meals

  • Virginia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virginia

    Italian

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Value

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Good for business meals

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Good for groups

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Neighborhood gem

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for fine wines

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

351 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is an absolute hidden gem! The food was fresh and delicious! Fair warning, if you want your food to come out quickly like the Olive Garden or some other chain restaurant, then don’t go here. Fresh food takes time to prep and cook. Don’t rush perfection. You won’t be sorry. Also, the drinks were nice and strong. 😉

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was top notch modern Italian with attention to detail and excellently executed! Service was outstanding! Austin was extremely busy yet made us feel like we were the only ones he had to serve! Nice casual atmosphere. Espresso martini was excellent as well! We will definitely be back again!

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  3. Susan

    Richmond

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great authentic Italian food and service. We will definitely add this to our list of favorites.

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  4. NicoleC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and experience! Amazing food! Never disappointed!!

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  5. Elbe

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was good; special fish of the day was overcooked, tasteless; would be nice to have white table cloths and back ground Italian music

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  6. JBman

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    once again great food, great service, and wonderful wine.

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  7. KarrieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time we've been to Mangia Qui and it is fantastic! The food is so fresh and prepared beautifully. We were celebrating my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service was attentive but not intrusive and again, the food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend eating here and we may make this our weekly date night place!!

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  8. MaryD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eggplant parmesan was ordered by ALL four of us and it was delicious!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Mangia Qui is rarely as crowded as this lovely restaurant should be. With it’s authentic, amazing Italian dishes, reasonable prices, impeccable service, and pleasant ambiance, I’ve been there at least a dozen times and it never disappoints. Tucked in a little strip mall off independence blvd, it’s easy to miss. However, you’ve tried it, you’ll keep coming back for more! Bravo!

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  10. StaceyG

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The inside is very plain, unassuming, but the food is fantastic! Service was spot on. My gf said her chicken franchase was better than another local Italian restaurant that she's gone to for years. I had the seafood canalloni, plenty of shrimp and scallops, yummmmm. We'll definitely be back

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  11. TraciM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wednesday pizza special cannot be beat! It is absolutely delicious!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mangia Qui is our favorite restaurant 😋 best food, best service! Ask for Rob

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have yet to have a bad meal there!! Amazing service food drinks and deserts

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  14. TriciaR

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Fantastic Service with Rob, Always a pleasure to dine here.

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  15. MarkP

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Slow service - took over 45 minutes to be served our entrees and the restaurant was half empty. Waiter seemed put out that we were there and didn’t ask if we wanted dessert even though he asked others. Tries to act like a high end restaurant but is really a bit of a dive. No table cloths on the tables. No flowers or any decorations to speak of either. Food was only passable and was flavorless. I’ve had better lasagnas with frozen Stoffer’s. My wife’s chicken was tough and not well integrated into the dish. Last time we dine here.

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  16. JetDirect

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food. Great People. Best in a Virginia Beach.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent meal and fantastic service here!

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  18. GeorgeM

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the pizza special, service great and food great

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Austin was our waiter. Best service ever! Food was fantastic. Coffee was awesome. I had the seafood cannelloni. Highly recommend. There's just nothing bad on that menu lol everything is fresh. The bruschetta was amazing. With the homemade cheese. Everything is flavorful, hot and delicious. I give this place a million stars. BTW, this was my first time here.

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  20. CBGOOD

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Thanks again for another great dinning experience.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Austin took good care of us. We thoroughly enjoyed the mangiahattan! We had several courses and enjoyed everything.

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  22. JamieO

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food. Our family of five had pizza and pasta dishes, and all were exceptional. My husband says the lasagne is the best he’s ever had. The maple pork belly appetizer was delicious and so was the coconut shrimp. Our children want to make this place a regular family night out, and I’m happy to oblige.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    I took my husband here for his birthday. Although the food was good, the room decor requires upgrading. There were water spots on the ceiling tiles, and it had the feel of a diner. The service was slow, and there were not enough waiters on the floor to provide quality and timely service. The older hostess spent most of her time talking to one particular table instead of helping more. Clearly, they were short staffed. My husband was less than impressed, and we won't be going back.

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  24. Val1

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time and the food was excellent!

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  25. GeorgeH

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails and pizza were great! Pizza was home made and loaded with toppings and cheese!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic first visit. Amazing food and very authentic recipes. Will definitely be back.

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  27. DonnaB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful!! Portions are generous. My husband and I split an entree so we could have room for dessert. We enjoyed everything. Our waiter was very attentive.

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  28. Dave

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Austin is a great server. outstanding food. Too bright of lighting.

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  29. Joseph

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We were seated at 5:30, took about 15m to order and didn't receive our entrees until about 6:30. The food was okay (bread and butter was the best part) but the major problem was our waiter. He paid far more attention to his bar area tables and rarely came over to check on us. We watched the other wait staff and they did a far better job with their guests.

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  30. Linda

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This family-owned restaurant is a welcome respite from all the chain restaurants in our area. Chef John is both a skilled craftsman and an artist when it comes to food. Austin helps you make your wine selection, and Cheryl does everything she can to accommodate your special requests. Dining at Mangia Qui is not only a delicious experience, but also a personal experience.

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  31. NinaA

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal - the crab cakes and fish special were delicious.

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  32. MaryanneG

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were given a gift card from a friend who loved it. It was awesome!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed the fresh pasta! We will be back.

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  34. Pmmm

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice first visit

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was there on Valentines Day with my wife and everything was fantastic. I cannot remember our waiters name (I want to say it was Jason but I am not sure). He was absolutely fantastic, we will definitely be back!!

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  36. Parlaye

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, I love how everything was chef prepared. The only issue I had that night was the time it took to get the food but it was worth the wait. Definitely a place I’ll go back to for Italian cuisine.

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  37. SharonW

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mangia Qui is our favorite restaurant, everything was wonderful, as always. Cheryl John, Rob and Austin are always so welcoming, as if they were welcoming you into there home.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    I booked the table early today - I find the hostess (older woman) quite in accommodating - she sat us at stable by the door with a draft - requested a possible booth and she rudely asked if I had specified that in my booking - I did not know you needed to do that - the overall look of the restaurant interior is old and dumpy - Food is great — waiters were pleasant and attentive - overall will go back - but they need to specify that you have to request that..

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food!

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  40. JBman

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual great food and great service. The specials were fantastic!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mangia Qui Italian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 499-6001.

Mangia Qui Italian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mangia Qui Italian Bistro

550 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hinsdale
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Extra Parking Available at church parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    John McLaurin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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