Mangia e Bevi

I was there with my group of friends celebrating my bachelorette party.And i can tell that it was the Perfect place for it. Great music, cool staff and incredible drinks.
The whole atmosphere was proper for the situation.
I recomend the place to my friends.
I just want to Thanks M&B for such of nice experience.

Pros: great atmosphere, inexpensive, friendly staff

Cons: no smoking, no waitresses

Posted 07/10/03

Grest food for the money, Friendly service, Very nice Lunch menu & Fun place to dine with or wihtout the crowd. Great music on weekends.

Pros: great food, friendly service, great music

Posted 07/07/03

Never in a million years would I imagine that I would attend a bachelor dinner at place filled with women drinking, partying and dancing. Although the dining is not 3 or 4 starr the atmosphere is great. The food equivalent and then some to the prices they charge. A small rest. however great for a buddies night out. I recommend it to all, probably the cheapest restaurant in Manhattan. Wouldn't be surprised if they raise their prices soon.

Pros: women, drinking, fun music

Cons: packed, wait, no waitresses

Posted 07/02/03

A group of us went for lunch. The food was above average and the prices were right. As long as you don't expect too much, you'll be satisfied.

Pros: Good value, Good Food

Posted 04/21/03

People have said this was a fun place to go for a bday... it was horrifying. We waited outside for about 2 hours... in the freezing cold.
When we finally got in.. the seating was uncomfortable, the food was not really good, I guess for what you are paying.. it was ok...
But keep in mind, I got my entree before I even got my drink.. which was a Sprite... after all the aggravation, I didnt want to drink at all..
Do not have your bday here.. if you dont want to get annoyed.

Posted 03/31/03

If you are looking for a very reasonably priced Italian restaurant with great service and generous portions - this is the place! I have gone for lunch and dinner, and have never been dissapointed!

Posted 03/05/03

If you're looking for frustration and to wait a half an hour to forty-five minutes after your reservation time for a table, then this is the place to go. However, don't forget your umbrella if it's raining because there's no lobby to stand in while you wait. And forget about having a drink at the bar to take the edge off because the space between tables is so narrow that you'll be shoved by the wait staff who are desparate to get their job done. If don't mind being trapped in a packed place with no hope of a speedy exit because people are waiting in the doorway, then this is the perfect place to spend your night. And finally if you don't mind that the manager on duty is so stressed out and can't handle it that he's bullying you and your entire party, then this is the place.

Posted 11/18/02

Although I found their food to be mediocre, the reason I'm writing this review is that I was at this restaurant last night and was appalled at the behavior of their owner/manager, who actually THREW A DRINK in the face of a young lady who was complaining about something. This place is crowded and the service is subpar, but this incident was surreal. The cops were called and the situation handled, but I can't imagine ever giving my money to this place again.

Cons: crowded, touristy

Posted 11/17/02

It's not about the food - it's about the fun. If you don't want to dance or sing or have a great time, go someplace else. But if you want the perfect place to take a bunch of friends and make some noise, book a table at Mangia e Bevi. The food is nothing special (just like at any neighborhood Italian place) but the ambience is a 10. Make sure you tell the waiter it's someone's birthday in your group - even if it's not - because it just adds to the experience.

Posted 11/06/02

I've made better pasta dishes using a hot pot in my college dorm!! The food was lousy and portions were tiny -- but that wasn't the worst of my experience. We were a bachelorette party of 13 who made a reservation far in advance -- and still we were rushed like you wouldn't believe! By not only the waiter but by the manager!! They actually forced us to leave before serving us our desert. (not that I was looking forward to desert after the crappy dinner. ) We were not even there for an hour and a half total!!!
Can't even begin to describe how rudely we were treated!! I'm still furious about the whole event!Save yourself the trip -- this place is waste of time!!!

Pros: None

Cons: lousy food, rude staff, overcrowded

Posted 10/04/02

Worst service ever. Went for a bachelorette party and the waiter brought us the check before he offered us dessert and then explained that we had exceeded the hour-and-a-half that the restaurant had allotted our group to finish our entire dinner. Very rushed and very rude. And the food was unimpressive too.

Pros: tambourines

Cons: rude service, bad food, rushed

Posted 09/23/02

Great place for people who know how to cut loose--not good for those that are uptight. Food is decent, drinks are great, staff is generally nice. Occasional dancing on chairs with tamborines. Lots of laughs. If you go there for a b'ette ask them for a blow job shot.

Make reservations ahead of time & be prepared for a wait of at least 30 mins from the time your ENTIRE party arrives.

Pros: Fun, Decent food

Cons: Wait for Seating

Posted 07/10/02

I have frequented this place on three seperate occasions with large groups and small and have always found the place to be curious and the food excellent! We had a blast each time! They make a great Apple Martini also! The food was prepared very well and was delicious!! The waitstaff was very attentive until it got overly crowded and explained that it would have to take out whole order at one time so that he wouldn't have to make his way back so many times once the place was packed! Can't say enough good things about it!

Pros: inexpensive, great apple martinis, fun

Cons: crowded

Posted 07/04/02

If you like bridge and tunnel bachelorette parties and god awful noise with your poorly prepared dinner, served by unattentive and ignorant staff, this is the place for you. The only good thing about this place is that you get plenty of experience sending things back, and hone your negotiation skills when they try to make you pay for something you never got or never even ordered. Also great for those who like to be seated an hour after their reservation.

Pros: Leaving

Cons: Everything

Posted 06/26/02

If you're bridge and tunnel and have absolutely no taste in fine italian food AND enjoy morans dancing on tables banging on tamberines to music you'd hear at a basketball game...then eat here. I don't get it. I ate better food in my high school cafeteria. If you want to go somewhere to have a good time, trust me there are soooooo many places other than this hole to go to. It's nosey, tacky and even with reservations they make you wait outside at LEAST an hour. I have nothing positive to say about this place. And I don't think I know of anyone else who does.

Cons: "chef boy r dee" food, obnoxious clientele, absolutely TACKY

Posted 06/22/02

Great Food, Wine and Singing!!!

Ive heard that its a great place for a b-day celebration and they are right!!!

A Must go

Posted 06/14/02

This is a great place for people who want to have fun with their meal - it's not for those looking at a quiet romantic dinner (sitting outside seems like a romantic escape). Food is great, portions are good, and staff is very knowledgeable.

Pros: food, fun, location

Cons: noise

Posted 06/04/02

I Had Dinner at Mangia e Bevi Last Saturday and it
Was So Much Fun.First We Got There late for Our
so.We Were Asked To Wait For About 10 Minuts And
Then The Music Started and Tambourines Were Given to Customers Who Danced and Sang all Together.Dinner Was Exellent-Veal with mushrooms-and the Service was also Very Good.
We Will Come Back For Sure.

Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food, Great Atmosphere

Cons: Too Small, Not Smoking

Posted 06/03/02

What a great night out! This place has great food, and great atmosphere complete with an endless stream of tamborines and dancing on chairs!! This is for definately those who want an entertaining evening.

Pros: Lively, Entertaining, Friendly

Cons: Noisy

Posted 05/29/02