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Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans, Washington, MO

Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans

4.9 (9)
$31 to $50
Italian
600 W Front St, Washington, MO 63090

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Join us at Washington's newest fine dining experience! Mangia Bella at Elijah McLean's offers a delightful dining experience, bringing warmth and authentic flavors carefully cultivated for you. We offer an extensive lunch menu being offered out of our climate controlled three season room. This is accompanied by our beautiful dining room where we offer our seasonal Italian inspired dinner menu. We are located on West Front Street with a beautiful view of the river. Our family owned restaurant provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Come and savor the passion we pour into every dish at Mangia Bella!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Blattel
  • Catering
    Catering is done in house with different tiers of catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a few rental spaces for private events for groups of 12 all the way to 75 people. A full buyout of the entire building is available.
  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Dinner

    $100.00 per person

    Jul 10, 2025 only
    An Evening of Fine Wine & Culinary Delight Join us for an unforgettable Wine Dinner Experience, where exceptional wines meet expertly crafted cuisine. Savor a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu, each dish perfectly paired with exquisite wines selected to complement and elevate every bite. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or simply enjoy good food and great company, this elegant evening promises rich flavors, engaging conversation, and a celebration of the art of food and wine pairing. Limited seating available — reserve your spot today!
    Wine Dinner Photo
  • Murder Mystery

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 27, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    🎩🔍 You're Invited to a 1920s Murder Mystery Dinner! 🥂💃 At the Historic Elijah McLean House Saturday, September 27th | 7:00 PM Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties for an evening of glamour, intrigue, and murder most foul... 💀 A crime is afoot, and you're on the guest list. Dust off your fedoras, flapper dresses, and pearls for a night of mystery and mischief in one of Washington's most historic homes. 🎭 What’s Included: ✨ Catered Dinner 🍸 Welcome Drink 🕵️ A Role in the Mystery – Character cards will be sent out closer to the event! 🎟️ Tickets: $100 per person Space is limited—don’t delay! Reserve your spot by emailing ashley.rnr.restaurant@gmail.com or booking through OpenTable. It’s going to be the bee’s knees—unless you end up the victim... or the killer. 😉 Dress to kill. Literally.

What 9 people are saying

Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Overall

  • St. Louis

    Best Food

  • St. Louis

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Louis

    Best Value

  • St. Louis

    Good for groups

  • St. Louis

    Romantic

  • St. Louis

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Louis

    Good for special occasions

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • West County

    Best Overall

  • West County

    Best Food

  • West County

    Best Ambiance

  • West County

    Best Value

  • West County

    Great for brunch

  • West County

    Kid-friendly

  • West County

    Good for groups

  • West County

    Healthy

  • West County

    Hot spot

  • West County

    Neighborhood gem

  • West County

    Great for fine wines

  • West County

    Romantic

  • West County

    Good for special occasions

  • West County

    Italian

9 Reviews
  1. Teresa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the patio for lunch with a beautiful view and all had delicious salads. So many to Choose from and made in house salad dressings were wonderful

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  2. mike

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First off .... It is Awesome to have a higher caliber restaurant locally in the area. I went to Mangia Bella with my family and was very happy with what we found. The prices were what we expected but the portions were much larger than what we expected. We all got something different from the menu from the porkchop, which was perfectly cooked to the Chicken. One of my sons got a steak dish that was cooked to order. The only thing that was obvious was the service level. Our server was very nice and attentive but it was obvious that the team needs to work on some basic service procedures to equal the quality and obeisance of the restaurant. A couple of things would be the wine service and the description and presentation of the menu items. Over all it was a great experience and we will be back for sure.

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  3. Bob

    St. Louis5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place as far as venue itself, great decor and ambiance. Employees were friendly but the level of service lacked for a fine dining establishment. It may have just been our server. For example we were not offered water unless we asked. We also were not given refills on our beverages. We did get asked about refills on alcoholic cocktails that 2 of the 4 of us ordered but that was it. Also, had to ask multiple times for sweeteners for tea. Food was good and some was very good. Did not receive steak knife with pork chop dinner. Had to use butter knife. Didn’t see our server for quite some time after receiving our meal or we would have asked her for another knife. I think the food will improve with time but for the prices, I really feel like it can be a bit better and the servers should be more skilled. Will give them another chance but may wait for them to be in operation a little longer.

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  4. Karen

    St. Louis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Chicken Parm, homemade pasta, and red sauce. The salad with homemade dressing was wonderful also. I topped it off with a glass of Cabernet. I would order the same thing again and again.

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  5. Sharon VIP

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal & great service! So lovely to have fine dining back in a beautiful location! I can’t wait to return!!!

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  6. Miranda

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Our waitress, Karen, was amazing! I asked for a recommendation and a wine to match my preferences and she nailed it on the first try! The food was amazing! Well worth the price. You can tell the chef puts a lot of care into their plates. I got the prime fillet and it was so beautifully done; perfectly crusted on the outside without overcooking the inside and keeping it at my preferred temp of medium well. We will more than definitely be back.
    Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeansResponded on June 28, 2025
    Miranda , Thanks for coming in . I will pass your feedback along to Karen and both chefs Alexa and Shawn , they pride themselves on their ability to cook steaks to temperature which seems to be a lost art these days. Robert W Halsted Owner / Robert W Halsted JR General manager

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  7. Brittani

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and a lovely atmosphere. Steak was cooked perfectly. Wait staff were attentive and helpful.

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  8. Eric

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert and his staff provided an outstanding dining experience. We will certainly be back again.

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  9. Jamie

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Im not sure they were open to the public yet but we were able to make rezzys and they accommodated us. Finally an upscale place to eat in the area. The food and drinks were amazing. I would only recommend letting patrons know an 18% gratuity is added and for outstanding service you may choose to leave additional gratuities (which we did). It really was exceptional and I would say you guys are ready to open.

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FAQs

Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans is rated 4.9 stars by 9 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 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans

600 W Front St, Washington, MO 63090

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Blattel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is done in house with different tiers of catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a few rental spaces for private events for groups of 12 all the way to 75 people. A full buyout of the entire building is available.
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