Mambo Italiano serves it's meals family style. The entrees are enough to feed 2-4 people and the pastas are enough to feed 4 people. On Saturday nights, Carmine sings and entertains the guests. ... More

Mambo Italiano serves it's meals family style. The entrees are enough to feed 2-4 people and the pastas are enough to feed 4 people. On Saturday nights, Carmine sings and entertains the guests. We arrived at 7:15 pm on a Saturday and were told a 25 minute wait. We actually waited 60 minutes for a table. The food was so worth it! The meal itself took 60 minutes for a table of 4. Try it but go before 7:00 pm. Pros: Lots of food Cons: Long wait on weekends
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My family and I wanted to try this restaurant after reading about it in a local magazine. We loved the location and the d?cor was very inviting and a nice layout. It was four adults and two... More

My family and I wanted to try this restaurant after reading about it in a local magazine. We loved the location and the d?cor was very inviting and a nice layout. It was four adults and two children. They tried to put all of us at a four top table squeezing each kid in a highchair in between two adults all on one side of a table. We knew quickly that would be impossible and asked to move a two top up to the table so we could have enough elbow room to get our fork to our mouth! After nearly 20 minutes just waiting for wine and not even getting a chance to place our order we asked for crayons. The kids were getting tired of waiting but were happy to have bread. The waitress said she would check and they had a lot of suggestions from other parents for the same. She never mentioned it again ? so no luck with that. I ordered the salad with gorgonzola for extra money and it is a waste. You get about 1 tablespoon for $2.00 extra. We finally received our meal and had to ask for fresh parmesan as well as extra plates for the kids. Our salad bowls sat at our table almost the entire entr?e in our way. It took asking for a desert menu twice before getting one and then another 15 minutes to get a piece of cake. I asked three times for a bag for our leftovers. To sum it up it took us over 2 hours to eat dinner and a lot of waiting. This restaurant was advertised as family friendly but really does not cater to children well; no booster seats, crayons, coloring sheets, kids menus, fun kids cups and only very large utensils. If you pack all the above and your children can stay occupied for over two hours then give it a try. The food was tasty and good portions but the wait time and flow was not good. We still tipped 20% because our waitress was very busy and making an effort. We would not go back unless they make these changes? Pros: tasty food Cons: slow service
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Just trust me on this ...try it you"ll love it Pros: Best Calamari ...period Cons: I eat too much when I go there

Just trust me on this ...try it you"ll love it Pros: Best Calamari ...period Cons: I eat too much when I go there
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What a great dining experience! As soon as my boyfriend and I walked in, the owners made us feel at home. We were advised to try some of the delicious homemade wine served up italian style with... More

What a great dining experience! As soon as my boyfriend and I walked in, the owners made us feel at home. We were advised to try some of the delicious homemade wine served up italian style with fresh slivers of peach and apple. The eggplant rollitini is absolutley the BEST in NC, and the ricotta cheese is the CREAMIEST I have ever had! We aren't typically desert eaters, but Ron urged us to try Bella's homemade Tirimasu and WOW! Now we order it every time we go. Even the bread is amazing...always fresh and chewy... and the salad...perfect. This is the perfect place to go with your family or a big group. I highly advise getting the ravioli and the homade the lasagna! We will definatley be regulars. :) Pros: Bella's sweet sweet riccotta Cons: I want to eat it sooo much, I am gonna become fat!
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We have had dinner here a number of times and the food has been excellent and "plentiful". The service has been excellent. One night we had our dinner club of 7 couples and there were 14 very... More

We have had dinner here a number of times and the food has been excellent and "plentiful". The service has been excellent. One night we had our dinner club of 7 couples and there were 14 very satisfied diners. That alone is remarkable for this group. We love the place and are making it our Italian Restaurant of choice. Did I mention the house white wine with an apple slice. Excellent. Pros: My wife says the Chicken Marsala is one of the best Cons: None that I can recall
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If you want a family friendly restaurant where you get tons of food at reasonable prices, this is it. The owner, staff and especially "Norm the Bartender" are terrific. All your wants and needs... More

If you want a family friendly restaurant where you get tons of food at reasonable prices, this is it. The owner, staff and especially "Norm the Bartender" are terrific. All your wants and needs are provided for with a smile! You will not go home hungry and most likely you'll take home a tomorrows lunch. Pros: Plenty of Food Cons: None found so far
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Mambo Italiano is my favorite Italian Restaurant. So far I have tried the eggplant parm, baked clams, raviolis, chicken saltaboca, their delicious pizza, the huge Meatball Salad, and the pasta in... More

Mambo Italiano is my favorite Italian Restaurant. So far I have tried the eggplant parm, baked clams, raviolis, chicken saltaboca, their delicious pizza, the huge Meatball Salad, and the pasta in clams sauce, and it's all been fantastic. I'm now looking forward to going this Saturday night to hear Carmin the Italian vocalist sing Frank Sinatra songs while I sit at the bar with Norm The Bartender! It's deinately worth making a reservation for so they can save you a seat! Pros: Great quality and great taste Cons: none
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Not only is the food delicious, but Ron and Bella are absolutely the most hospitable people to be found on earth. They go out of their way to make sure you are having a great time enjoying their... More

Not only is the food delicious, but Ron and Bella are absolutely the most hospitable people to be found on earth. They go out of their way to make sure you are having a great time enjoying their perfectly seasoned made fresh daily food. I have eaten there at least 4 times and the food is always perfect. EVERYTHING is homemade. The portions are large so you can have leftovers for lunch! The homemade wine is devine. Josh, a waiter, is exceptional in his knowledge of the menu and his friendly service. Pros: Fresh made DELICIOUS food Cons: None
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If you want the taste of great Italian food look no further than Mambo's. The minute you walk into the restaurant you feel right at home. Ron and Bella are the bomb!!! My husband and I have now... More

If you want the taste of great Italian food look no further than Mambo's. The minute you walk into the restaurant you feel right at home. Ron and Bella are the bomb!!! My husband and I have now made this our Friday night date night. We just keep going down the menu and trying everything and when we get to the bottom will start all over again. Bella makes all the desserts herself. You must try the Italian cheesecake!!! If you stop in on Friday night, you must walk in and greet Norm the bartendar. He will make you laugh with all his "Normisms". If you want a great dining experience go check it out. Sit at the bar, have a glass of the homemade wine with a slice of peach and relax. Then get ready for the meal of your life!!! Pros: Fantastic food, great owners and excellent wait staff Cons: None
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the freshest homemade foods you will ever find from the salad to the desserts even homemade wines Pros: best real italian food in america Cons: i cant afford to eat there every day

the freshest homemade foods you will ever find from the salad to the desserts even homemade wines Pros: best real italian food in america Cons: i cant afford to eat there every day
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