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Mannino's Italian Bistro (Chic's Beach)

1608 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-7908 (Northwest Virginia Beach)
757-226-0019
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Price range: $31 - $50
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Northwest Virginia Beach
Description: The experienced Culinary team of Chefs John R. Mannino & John M. Mannino (Father & Son Respectively) have partnered with Sommelier Daris Gavin to open New "Olde World Style" Italian Bistros. The goal was to give patrons Great Italian food at a reasonable price point with wine choices to match. We are sure that the Mannino’s Italian Bistro Family will work with great passion & attention to detail to try and ensure that our guest develop a sense of home and comfort while enjoying their dining experience. John R. spent time at many restaurants both locally (Nicholas’ at the Omni, La Bella Italia, Café Society {Executive Chef}, Bodegas & 456 Fish) and nationally (Lacey’s Restaurant/ Manhattan & East of Athens/ Long Island). John M Mannino is an Honors Graduate of Culinary Institute of America. He was the Executive Chef of Bodega & 4 5 6 Fish prior to opening Mannino's. John M also won the Inaugural 2012 Taste of Hamptonroads Iron Chef competition.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This is our favorite local neighborhood restaurant. Absolutely best Italian in Virginia Beach, and better than lots of restaurants I've eaten at in Italy... Great food and great service at reasonable prices. No surprise it's ranked number 1 at the Beach. The calimari is delicious, although you better be hungry as it's a huge portion (It would be great if... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We always have great food and above average service, but during our last visit, Jeannine took especially good care of us. Can't wait to return!

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

THE BEST " ITALIAN FOOD IN TOWN," The wait staff is courteous and accomadating. The staff and the manager is like the very formal to the relaxed amosphere. The manager is the is courteous the old school salutations, music and fine service . The treat their customers as if the were King & Queen of Italy.They greet you with a... More

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va beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Really loved the She Crab soup and the Chicken Giavanni! My husband thought the Chicken Parm was outstanding. Our waitress, Maryellen, was very attentive. She made us feel very welcome. E.G.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

The She Crab soup was the best! We also enjoyed the Veal Marsala and Pollo Portofino. Our waitress Holly was great!

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Definitely am critical about Italian food. Mannino's passed with flying colors :) service, location, quality of food, and the concept of an Italian restaurant make it a winner.. Another added bonus is asking the rating of spice factor from 1 to 10 and it definitely can get spicy if you want it.. Yummo.. (I think even Rachael Ray would say!)

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We have been to Virginia Beach for our kid's Spring Break each of the last two Aprils. Last year we had a fabulous meal, so we returned this year with my mother-in-law, who had tagged along with us. We all had another great meal, even my mother-in-law, who is very hard to please at restaurants (lots of special ordering, and... More

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Eastern Shore, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

A tiny little bistro tucked in the corner of a strip mall turns out to be a hidden gem for us locals. Mannino's has the authentic Italian dishes you're looking for. You must try the Caprese Salad made with their homemade Mozzarella! Incidentally, you may take home a ball of that fresh, nutty mozzarella. The Chicken Francese is tender and... More

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Portsmouth, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We visiedt last nigh for the first time. Everyone made us feel welcome and like family. The wait staff was amazing. Mary Ellen was great, taking care of every need, The Caesar salad was one of the best I have ever had. The entrees were cooked o perfection, The portions large enough to take some home. We will are looking... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I am a regular at Mannino's, and they make me feel like family. All of the staff are amazing, but Shantel is the best. She is a great bartender, and remembers all her regular customers. That is not to say if you are a first time customer, you are treated differently, you are not, they are great to everyone. She... More

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