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Mandina's Restaurant
Welcome to Mandina's Restaurant, a delightful fusion of Italian, Cajun/Creole, and seafood flavors nestled in the heart of New Orleans at 3800 Canal St. Known for its warm, family-style atmosphere, this local gem has been captivating diners for years with its robust dishes and friendly service. With a vibrant pink facade that beckons you inside, stepping into Mandina's feels like being welcomed into a home away from home.
At Mandina’s, the menu is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Locals rave about their signature dishes like the meatballs and spaghetti, which are often praised for their outstanding flavors. Diners also can't resist the heavenly gumbo, rich with succulent shrimp and lump crab, capturing the true essence of the New Orleans seafood experience. And let’s not forget the popular catfish with shrimp Creole, a dish that proves even non-fish lovers can appreciate this culinary masterpiece.
- Ambiance: The cozy, inviting decor sets the stage for a casual yet enjoyable dining experience, perfect for lunch, dinner, or simply unwinding during the happy hour.
- Service: Patrons frequently commend the friendly and efficient staff, creating an environment that feels like visiting family.
- Accessibility: Mandina’s offers convenient parking and is ADA-compliant, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a meal here.
- Features: From offering delivery and takeout options to delightful outdoor seating and catering services, Mandina’s serves to meet the needs of all diners, including families and larger groups.
And for those with four-legged companions, Mandina’s welcomes dogs, adding to the laid-back, community-friendly vibe. As you sip on a local draft beer or your favorite cocktail from the full bar, you’ll understand why visitors often return with eager anticipation. The combination of hearty dishes and a warm atmosphere makes every visit a memorable one. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, Mandina's caters to everyone’s tastes.
So, if you find yourself wandering the vibrant streets of New Orleans, don’t miss the opportunity to dine at Mandina's Restaurant. It's more than just a meal; it’s a taste of the city's soul.
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“ Fabulous place! Had a great meal and one dessert and the two of us were out at fifty dollars. And we brought home enough food for breakfast or lunch. Patrick is an excellent server. Brought us an order of the most delicious bread as an appetizer. ”
“ Food was outstanding especially the meatballs and spaghetti. Kept watching the mountain of onion rings come out of the kitchen. Wow. Next time. Service was friendly and professional and you can't beat the old school family vibe. There's a reason Mandina's has been around so long. Don't change anything! ”
“ Excellent sandwiches. Also had the crab claw appetizer, was excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. ”
“ I just love Madina's. It captures the true soul of New Orleans. Not fancy, not low end... it's the sweet spot that makes for a great dining experience. Located on Canal Street in Mid-City this restaurant has been a family style mainstay for a very long time, yet continues to maintain consistent quality. You can't miss the place based on its vibrant pink facade. There's a small parking lot next to it, and be sure to arrive early as there are no reservations and the wait time can be long. This place is popular with locals, and they get a good number of informed tourists too. We arrived early for dinner, 5:45, and seated right away. The atmosphere is cozy and down home. Comfortable for comfort food. I ordered a cup of gumbo that was awesome, rich and delicious with all the right ingredients for my taste, including a crab claw. YUM! We got bread and it was the perfect accompaniment. For my entree I had catfish with shrimp Creole on top... oh my gosh, so good. It was a substantial portion and although catfish is not my favorite fish, this was absolutely perfect in preparation and taste. I washed it down with a local draft IPA beer. It was all good and our server was absolutely delightful, helpful and professional. I always look forward to coming here, again and again. ”
“ Great service from when we entered, seated, and ordered. The food was great. I had a bowl of seafood gumbo and it was loaded with shrimp and crab. As an addition there were 2 crab carcass in the gumbo for flavor. It was one of the best gumbos I've eaten. I also ordered a shrimp salad and it was very very good. Maybe a little more mayonnaise than it needed but delicious either way. I'll go back again to test out other seafood and Italian dishes. ”
“ We actually ended up here having tried to come somewhere around the corner with a long wait, and boy was i glad! The restaurant is definitely old time, with most all of the clientele being much older, and the dishes all being old southern comfort food. The portions were absolutely huge, and everything was so delicious! The restaurant was a good size and very bright with memorabilia of it's time in New Orleans all over. We had some sandwiches and I had a pasta dish, and again the portions were incredibly large, but that meant we all got to try each other's food and I'm so glad! My pasta dish was covered in shrimp and very well seasoned, my husband's shrimp po boy was ginormous and delicious, and my parent's muffaletta was definitely the star of the meal. Get out of bourbon street and the French quarter and try this delicious place next time you're in town! ”
“ Mandina's never disappoints. Lived in the area for many years and was revisiting just to have good food. Fried oysters and shrimp were perfection. The Leidenheimer's toasted bread is like Angel's wings. Onion rings could've used a little salt, but were still good. One of our party had the open face barbecue shrimp poboy and said it was amazing. Our waitress was delightful - could not have asked for better service. We recommend this restaurant to everyone we know visiting New Orleans. ”
“ Fast service and our food came out quickly as well. If you're ordering anything as a starter, make it the crab fingers! They look like some kind of alien concoction, but they are seriously so good! Either withhold eating the complimentary bread or ask for extra so you can dunk it directly in the sauce! I love that their muffuletta comes with whole olives vs chopped - it added a different type of texture to the sandwich. Lastly, my catfish with gravy was massive and so delicious! I want to try the catfish almondine next time. I swapped my fries for a side salad - if you do this, be sure to ask for dressing on the side because my salad was dripping in dressing and could've used a softer hand. ”
“ Mandinas is a local institution and its busy no matter when you go. They have a little of everything on the menu from seafood to steaks to italian. Staff was all very friendly as were the locals. I had the meatballs with spaghetti. The meatballs are really good. But the sauce is just wonderful. Silky, smooth and somehow simple and complex at the same time. The white chocolate bread pudding was also great. But the cheesecake was quite a bit different than the New York style we love so much that we just didnt like it as much. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and we all left full and happy. ”
