Ive always loved this place and have been going since I was a kid. Always loved the food and atmosphere. A group of 6 of us went tonight, we had a good time and the food was on point as always. However, i think the attentiveness by waitstaff, in back dining area, could have been a little better and the constant slamming of dishes and the serving stands were a bit unnecessary.
Best catfish almondine I've had to date. The service was prompt and efficient at such a busy time, too. plenty of parking out back, which is a rarity for NOLA.
One of my favorite places. Stop in whenever in town. Seafood in so many ways, its hard to choose!
The food and service was good! Mandina's has been always known for good food. I'm from NYC and they are definitely over priced. NYC has authentic Italian and it's not that expensive; the ambience at Mandina's is okay it doesn't fit the price.
The best bbq shrimp po boy around, there are no if, ands, or buts. Go try it for yourself, Mandina's does it right.
Walked in and waited 15 minutes. It was worth the wait. The crab claws and seafood gumbo were amazing with garlic bread. We ordered the meatballs and spaghetti, chicken parmesan and the creole eggplant. Every dish was delicious!!!! The service was really good. Definitely a favorite.
Great food, friendly staff, good place to sit with friends and family. Recommend to anyone looking for good food
Very large servings, great wait staff, and food was tasty. I'd go back!
If you like flavor, don t go here. The shrimp and catfish had no flavor. It s like they didn t use any seasoning at all. The French bread looked beautiful but tasted so bland. I was highly disappointed with the food.
I m giving the restaurant 3 stars because the place was nice and the service was great.
It's amazing. We always stop by otw to a Saints game
The WORST PLACE I EVER VISIT.....they tell us to wait for 30 min....BIG LIE......Wait for an hour and 20 min.....and. The Food was HORRIBLE...And Over priced .NOT GOOD FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS...too many drunk people and favouritism over other people.....the chicken was undercooked, waitress cannot handle couple tables. Overall...STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE....
Food and service were excellent. However, strange when you order shrimp salad and gumbo that you are not offered or served bread and crackers.
A local favorite. Kind of loud. But really local. I always like the turtle soup and shrimp remoulaud. I had the gulf fish tonight which was done old style and done nicely.
A restaurant for locals, this place has been around since the 30's. This place is usually packed and the waiters fly through the aisles slinging food and collecting dishes in whirlwind. Food is good and red beans and rice probably one of the best I've ever had.
You won't need a menu: you'll have whatever is the special that day. And no: it doesn't matter which special or which day. My favourite restaurant in New Orleans, which also makes it my favourite restaurant in the country.
The best seafood in town .... great gumbo and sandwiches...
Excellent as always. Cant go wrong with anything on this menu! Our waitress Calise is so friendly and funny!
Always super!! The seafood Fettuccine was out standing.
The crab fingers in wine sauce were worth the wait.
Server was kind, attentive, and helpful. With that said, food was overpriced and bad tasting. 11$ for turtle soup that tastes like canned beef stew. Overcooked and slimy catfish that was drowned in red sauce. Couldnt see the fish under the sauce. Wed catfish special. Takes real balls to toss stale shrimp and canned peas on an 18$ dinner. Felt sick after a few bites. Better places to eat in LA, avoid this and go somewhere deserving of your money
We really enjoyed our meal and our server (Tim) was great. We asked for his recommendations from.the menu and he did not steer us wrong. The atmosphere was busy and bustling but really homey and authentic. I'm so glad we stopped in!
Always a good experience. Food is always fresh and delicious.
My friend and I went there-Monday around 12:00 noon. We ordered the seafood platter with soft shell crabs and gumbo.The gumbo and crispy garlic french bread were delicious.Platter was huge and enough to feed about three people. We enjoyed our meal very much. And we are going back again.
The food was very filling are waiter was great everything was good.
Good burger & fries & homey atmosphere despite my waiter being the slightest bit inattentive.
Wonderful food, great shrimp remoulade. Quaint old New Orleans atmosphere.
Great food. I had the seafood platter and it was enough for two people
Excellent food & service! Tory is fantastic, ask for him as your server.
I ate meatballs the size of my fist! 10 out of 10 would reccomend
Let me tell you! This absolutely the best and most delicious Italian cuisine I've had in the city of New Orleans. The staff were very friendly. The waiters were funny, friendly, and very attentive to our needs. Just an awesome meal and atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!!! Ty Mandina's and compliments to the best Chef in New Orleans!!!!!
Very sad experience. Took at least an hour to get our food, and when we did my wife's stuffed shrimp was awful and I received the wrong entree all together. Won't return!
Creole Eggplant with pastawas great first time trying it!
We had a large party and a variety of dishes. Everyone agreed the food was better than most of what we had in the city this past week. The lovely old building was a treat.
One can never go wrong with any choice of meals for dinner.
Delicious food, excellent service, and strong cocktails!
Great food. It's more of a local place that isn't at all touristy. Parking is right beside the restaurant.
Going to Mandina's is like stepping back on time, which is always a good thing in New Orleans. My soft shell crab was big, fat, and delicious. Always bring your appetite.
New Orleans institution with excellent traditional creole cuisine. The meuniere sauce and turtle soup are iconic.
Deliciously satisfied! Want more just thinking about it.
A New Orleans classic. One of my favorite fried chickens in the city. And the portions are huge!
Always fantastic food, great service, relaxed atmosphere.
Wonderful place to grab the local flavor of New Orleans. Great food, great service, great selection of essential Creole cuisine. And there's no way to leave here hungry.
Outstanding! Delicious and creative food! Attentive service! Beautiful surroundings!
Good service. Menu is a little limited but that's what makes it good.
Visiting from Atlanta. Wish we had places like this back home. Great food, huge portions, good price, wonderful service. Couldn t ask for better!!!!
A superb place to dine. The food is extra ordinarily great. You will not be disappointed.
Huge portions of food, simple selection and nice price point.
First trip it was excellent. Food was delicious!! Went back same day the next week and it was a little different experience. Food was good but Portions were smaller on the Veal in the Veal Parmigiana. Corn beef was dry but tasted good. First pics are from first trip. Wait staff is always great and will let you taste something so you know what to order next time. Gumbo is probably best I ve ever had (besides mine)
The food was horrible. I expected more from this restaurant. My aunt pass last year in july, an this was 1 of her favorite restaurant. She loved they oyster sandwiches. So we decided to celebrate her birthday (January 18) here. Sandwiches wasnt good pasta wasnt good crab finger was not good.
Always delicious. Turtle soup was excellent. Very friendly staff all around. Will be back.
Gray place to eat. I always seem to get the veal parm pivot, which is so good. I need to try their fried chicken next. It looked outrageous!!! The wedge salad was the best I've had.
Food was good and service was great for a party of 8. They could cut back on the French fries.
Always friendly atmosphere with exceptionally great food!
A New Orleans tradition famous for its authentic local cooking. Service was blazingly good.
Consistently good food, great service, A New Orleans institution. Every tourist and local should go here at least once in their life.
Serving old-school, home-style New Orleans food and service. Key ingredient: real butter. Don't bring your diet here. Do bring a sense of humor and a big appetite! If the place is packed, be patient, grab a drink, and chat with the locals.
The filet was outstanding, Turtle soup was outstanding, the Spaghetti was outstanding. Large portion sizes, not too expensive. Great service
Food was great and plentiful. Server nelda was great also with good recommendations.
With all the good food options in this food city Mandina's should be near the top. While locals and visitors could and do spend much more on food Mandina's is simply one of the best restaurants in New Orleans. Always outstanding food no matter what you order and generous portions.
Shouldn't be high on your list unless you have a week or more in the area.
Classic NOLA faire, big selection of different friend platters (some grilled) and Italian favorites. Portions outweigh the price. For example, seafood platter I got last night will be a fish sandwich today, and an oyster salad with shrimp tacos tomorrow. Waitress was quick, nice and mouthy in a great way. Felt like going to the neighborhood Italian restaurant I grew up with. Don't come here for avant garde food.
Good service. Food quality good, but not very. One in our party was very disappointed.
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