Mandola's Italian Kitchen 12926 U.S. 301, Riverview, FL 33579

"Food and service was amazing! My family ate so much! The place is clean and comfortable , server was friendly and accommodating. We started our dinner with thier Amazing Italian bread dipped in oil then we ordered 4 pizza’s, and Garlic French Fries. The food was so good I was stuffed the next morning. We were a party 12 and the waitress did an amazing job getting us food at the same time and quickly. The place wasn’t too busy. We left full and Happy. I would def recommend friends and family to go here for a nice evening outing. I love Italian food!"

"We stopped here on a whim after my husband’s doctor’s appointment. The place is very inviting, Christmas music, friendly staff. Red and green color scheme. I wish I could remember what they said about what kind of place it is. Upscale fast food. That’s not quite right. They give you a menu and tell you to order at the counter and it will be brought to your table. They brought focaccia bread and a plate with herb infused olive oil. Our meal came out very quickly. We had bruschetta which was wonderful. Nice crusty bread and great flavor. We both had lunch portions which was plenty. Actually my husband ate his minestrone soup and I ate my salad and we tasted our main meals and they were very good. We brought them home for supper. They have extra shakers of ground garlic, parm cheese, pepper flakes and herbs. Also extra carafes of olive oil and balsamic. It’s a serve yourself for getting your drinks and silverware and the to go containers are right there for you. Steve came and spoke with us and since it was our first time in we had a free dessert. This is very family friendly. Food was good. We will definitely return. Gonna bring the grands. Good size portions. Even the lunch portions."

"Mandola's presents an intriguing take on Italian dining with its unique style. The process involves ordering from the front and then securing your own table. The restaurant, bustling and packed, operates efficiently once you've found your spot – staff promptly bring your food to the table. However, it's worth noting that the culinary experience leans more towards an Americanized version of Italian cuisine. The dishes are notably hearty and filling. On the downside, I encountered some issues with cleanliness, needing to request new cups and silverware. While the food wasn't terrible, it didn't leave a lasting impression, and I personally wouldn't choose to return."

"Food was excellent! And fast service. It did have a fast food cafeteria like feel when you go to order at the counter. But once you grab your number and sit down and are served, the place feels very nice. They brought focaccia and olive oil as soon as we sat. Friendly atmosphere. Italian music. I had Fettuccine Alfredo and hubs had spaghetti with sausage. Both were great. Service was super fast! The owner, Steve came to our table and gave us two cookies and told us a little history of the place. I guess he could tell we were new to the area. Very nice! Will definitely return."

"Eva was an outstanding server /bar tender to start a great review of this joint. It was festive, clean, inviting, fun, and an enjoyable dining experience. Wine was great and beer was ice cold. Appetizers were fantastic, well seasoned, and prepared lovely. Entrees tasted great and portion size left me stuffed like a cannoli. This is a great place for a family dinner, date night, or just a quick bite after work. Also the food is priced fantastic considering it was better than most fine dining Italian eateries. I’d rather go here for Italian fare. We’ll done."