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Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville, Virginia Beach, VA

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville

4.9 (1361)
$30 and under
Italian
4402 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The experienced Culinary team of Chefs John R. Mannino & John M. Mannino (Father & Son Respectively) have partnered with Sommelier Daris Gavin to open New "Olde World Style" Italian Bistros. The goal was to give patrons Great Italian food at a reasonable price point with wine choices to match. We… are sure that the Mannino’s Italian Bistro Family will work with great passion & attention to detail to try and ensure that our guest develop a sense of home and comfort while enjoying their dining experience. John R. spent time at many restaurants both locally (Nicholas’ at the Omni, La Bella Italia, Café Society {Executive Chef}, Bodegas & 456 Fish) and nationally (Lacey’s Restaurant/ Manhattan & East of Athens/ Long Island). John M Mannino is an Honors Graduate of Culinary Institute of America. He was the Executive Chef of Bodega & 4 5 6 Fish prior to opening Mannino's. John M also won the Inaugural 2012 Taste of Hamptonroads Iron Chef competition.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John M. Mannino

What 1,361 people are saying

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Italian

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Overall

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Food

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Value

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Neighborhood gem

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mannino's Italian Bistro in Kempsville is celebrated for its "amazing she-crab soup," consistently "delicious food," and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "great wine choices" and the cozy, romantic atmosphere. Regulars appreciate the "friendly staff" and enticing specials, making it a favorite for both casual dining and special occasions.

1,361 Reviews
  1. Alison

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried calamari, fresh tomato bruschetta, and a tortellini Mannino were amazing

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  2. Ray

    Hawaii25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything exceeded expectations. She crab soup was outstanding. Service was phenomenal.

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  3. ron

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently great food; knowledgeable, friendly and attentive service; and very reasonable pricing. The "Princess Anne" Mannino's provides a remarkable dining experience.

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  4. Jennifer

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have never been, but I received a gift card for my birthday and it came with a high recommendation from my daughter. She was spot on. My wife and I both loved the night, we had a great meal, great service, its like a hidden location in the plaza. This was the best italian food we had. We have a bit left on my card, we will be back. We couldn't fit in dessert, but the entrees were amazing.

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  5. Rachel

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    She crab soup is one of the best out there! It’s one of our go to places!

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  6. Amy VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian and service. We have been going here for years . Love the food specials and service is always perfect.

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  7. Damian

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful, my fiancé and I have never been there before and our waiter had made it easy for use to decide what we wanted and he was very courteous and considerate with us.

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  8. Paul

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Great staff. Monday is half off bottled wine night. Great place.

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  9. Patricia VIP

    Richmond133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening at one of our favorite restaurants. Our server, Dianne was wonderful as always, telling us about the specials available. Drinks and dinner were all great, as always. It’s so nice to have the level of consistency at Manninos, we always have a delicious dinner. Already looking forward to the next time!!

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  10. Ruth

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The doors were unlocked promptly at 5pm. It would've been nice if the hostess had opened the door and welcomed the group waiting outside inside, but she retreated to her stand and waited for us to figure out the door was now unlocked. Our server was quite attentive. She checked back with us after delivering our appetizer and our meal to make sure everything was okay. The roasted garlic was still a bit on the cold side, but not bothersome enough to send it back. The food was very tasty, but not very hot. The breading on the chicken parm came off when cutting it. Sadly, the breading had absorbed all of the sauce. Still, the dish was flavorful and mostly tender. The broccolini was very fresh and quite crunchy. I didn't expect it to be so crunchy, but it was the first time I'd had broccolini in a restaurant. You definitely needed a knife to cut it! The restaurant was busy for the opening time, which made it fairly loud. Still, the service was spot on. It seemed the bar area was the busiest. There was actually a wait for sitting at the bar. We will most assuredly return for dinner again.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville

4402 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John M. Mannino
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