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Mambo, Whitefish, MT

Mambo

4.6 (374)
$31 to $50
Italian
234 2nd St E, Whitefish, MT 59937

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
This trendy restaurant sets the stage for a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, wine, soft lighting and background music. Visit for dinner and savor freshly made pasta dishes, topped with rich sauces prepared with the freshest ingredients for delicious flavor. The menu also includes oven-fired gourmet pizza, appetizers salads and even a special “bambini” menu for kids. The atmosphere at Mambo Whitefish works for everything from a romantic date with a loved one to dining out with kids. It is also a nice pick for group outings or birthday celebrations. The restaurant's facilities include a private room and an outdoor dining area (available during the summer).

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Experiences

  • Outdoor Organic Herb Garden Covered Deck Dining

    Jul 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
    We offer an invigorating outdoor dining experience on our second-floor covered deck, here at Mambo Mountain Italian, for those who are staircase accessible! We have a plethora of organic herbs and plants surrounding you from all sides, with straight on views of Big Mountain here in gorgeous Whitefish, Montana. You can relax out of the direct sun, while still soaking in that mountain air, and listening to the soft melodies from the Sinatra days of old, along with the sounds of our downtown mountain town! Join us at 234 E 2nd St., Whitefish, Montana. You can reach us at 406.863.9600 or by emailing us at mambo@mambowhitefish.com We look forward to welcoming you in! Cheers!

Menu

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What 374 people are saying

Mambo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Kid-friendly

  • Montana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Montana

    Most Booked

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Overall

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Food

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Service

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Ambiance

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Value

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for special occasions

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mambo in Whitefish stands out with "fabulous food and a great atmosphere." Reservations are recommended for a seamless experience. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" from staff like Darcy and Walter. The Italian menu shines with favorites like garlic bread and pasta dishes, though some note a "noisy" environment.
374 Reviews

  1. Mason

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredible! The waiter was nice and our food came out very quickly. Wonderful experience

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  2. Debi VIP

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to Mambo. We had a reservation and were promptly seated in a porch type area where tables were crowded close together. Our waiter seemed inexperienced and a bit overwhelmed with all the tables he was serving. We never got our requested water although our other beverages arrived. The wine pour was very small. We came for the good food and that we did get! The tootsie roll appetizer along with the warm olives were both delicious…although the rustic bread served with the olives was burned beyond redemption. We had the yummy table bread to enjoy with the olives. We wanted the Calimari but they were out. For entrees we shared the generous serving of Pollo Con Formaggio, with a side of bow tie pasta which was outstanding and the lasagne which was good but a little watery. Toward the end of our meal a very bubbly young female server began helping our server and the service improved. This is obviously a very popular venue thus the crowded dining area and the server who struggled to keep up. Would we go back again? Yes…the tootsie rolls, the house bread and the chicken dish would be enough to bring us back and to say our overall experience is still 5 stars.

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  3. Jenifer

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent. Ashley our server made great recommendations. Hope to eat there again one day.

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  4. Tyffani VIP

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A year ago, my husband and I had used Mambo's for our rehearsal dinner. We decided to come back to Whitefish and revisit the memories we shared together last year. We really did enjoy our evening, but only the second half. We were celebrating our one year anniversary, and I'm aware it's close quarters to begin with, but we literally got sat next (as in same bench) to a table of four, with two of them being kids under the age of five that were very loud and wouldn't stop screaming. We would have asked for a different seat, but they had written on the paper happy anniversary, and we would have felt bad. My recommendation would just be to make sure that when you know someone is celebrating an anniversary, maybe give them a little bit more privacy, or at least not near screaming kids so they can enjoy it their date night.

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  5. Dave

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten at Ciao Mambo many times and it has always been very good and solid. I’m hoping that last night was an off night for them. The bolognese didn’t have any meat in the sauce and was overloaded with cheese. The Pollo con Fromaggio was very overcooked and instead of the nice marinara sauce that used to be served with this dish was now very watery. Even the garlic bread, which is literally the best we ever had, wasn’t the same. We left feeling a disappointed and again, we are hoping that last night was an off night.

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  6. Sally

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - fresh, delicious, most pasta dishes are available gluten-free. The house-made meatballs were juicy, seasoned perfectly and their homemade marina is crazy delicious. Our server was attentive but not overly so and made several great recommendations along with noting everything is made to order "so feel free to ask for any accommodations." Their garlic bread? My husband loved it and he is usually not a "bread" guy (I didn't have any due to gluten issue but it looked and smelled wonderful). Will go back again if we're ever back in the Whitefish area.

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  7. Donald VIP

    Los Angeles54 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too noisy plus our waiter Walter had an attitude and also was one of the people that was yelling. Folks must like it however, as it was super busy. My food came out lukewarm warm and I never could get Walter back to take care of that issue.

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  8. Tracy

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and a great atmosphere! Definitely a must if you visit Whitefish.

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  9. Kelly

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Making reservations is a MUST - everything went smoothly! Darcy is wonderful - hospitality at its finest!

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  10. susan

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was amazing! I would be a regular if I lived there.

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FAQs

Mambo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 863-9600.

Mambo is rated 4.6 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mambo

234 2nd St E, Whitefish, MT 59937

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Whitefish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View
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