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Name: Mangia Tutti Ristorante
Address: 635 Clay St, San Francisco, CA, 94111
Telephone: (415) 788-2088
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.86

Mangia Tutti Ristorante

635 Clay St, San Francisco, CA, 94111

(415) 788-2088
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Mangia Tutti Ristorante Menu

Antipasti - Insalate (Appetizers)

Antipasto Della Casa

Bruschetta

Caprese

Carpaccio di Manzo

Caesar Salad

Insalata della Casa

Insalata tutti

Insalata di Rucola

Insalata di Spinaci
Panini (Sandwiches)

Panino di Pollo

Panino al Prosciutto

Panino al Salame
Paste (First Courses)

Penne Arrabbiata

Capellini al Pomodoro

Gnocchi al Gorgozonla

Spaghetti Carbonara

Pappardelle Bolognese

Rigatoni con Salsiccia

Orecchiette

Ravioli di Spinaci

Ravioli di Anatra

Fettuccine Scampi

Spaghetti con Guazzetto di Pesce
Secondi (Main Courses)

Pollo

Saltimbocca di Pollo

Tagliata di Manzo

Scalloppine di Vitello alla Milanese

Filetto di Maiale

Sella di Agnello

Filetto di Salmone
Contorni (Side Dishes)

Spinaci

Asparagi

Verdure Miste
Dolci

Tiramisu’

Torta di Formaggio

Soufflé al Cioccolato

Profiterole

Affogato al Caffé

Gelati

Sorbets

Biscotti & Vinsanto
Coffee

Regular Coffee

Espresso

Cappuccino

Caffé Latte

Healthy Meal suggestions for Mangia Tutti Ristorante

Antipasti - Insalate (Appetizers)

Antipasto Della Casa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bruschetta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carpaccio di Manzo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Insalata tutti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata di Rucola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata di Spinaci [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Panini (Sandwiches)

Panino di Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Panino al Prosciutto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Panino al Salame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Paste (First Courses)

Penne Arrabbiata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Capellini al Pomodoro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gnocchi al Gorgozonla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaghetti Carbonara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappardelle Bolognese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rigatoni con Salsiccia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orecchiette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ravioli di Spinaci [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ravioli di Anatra [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fettuccine Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaghetti con Guazzetto di Pesce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Secondi (Main Courses)

Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saltimbocca di Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tagliata di Manzo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scalloppine di Vitello alla Milanese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filetto di Maiale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sella di Agnello [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filetto di Salmone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Contorni (Side Dishes)

Spinaci [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Verdure Miste [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dolci

Tiramisu’ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Torta di Formaggio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soufflé al Cioccolato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Profiterole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Affogato al Caffé [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gelati [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sorbets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Biscotti & Vinsanto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Coffee

Regular Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caffé Latte [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Lia A.

food was good. i had the rigatoni which was great, but the appetizer platter was just meh. our server was friendly, but wouldnt stop trying to upsell us for everything. overall we had a nice time at the restaurant, and i would probably come back again, but i was really expecting more from this place with all the great reviews. there were 6 of us celebrating new years eve together so it was hard to put any of us in a bad mood :)
(4)
Amy L.

Great little Italian place! The best spinach ravioli I've ever had, and the price was very reasonable.
(5)
Amy A.

Wandered in here with my boy last monday for dinner. We were greeted by a friendly older Italian gentleman. The food was unbeievable. The wine was to die for. We had one of those "Lady and the Tramp-with Spaghetti" types of perfectly romantic Italian dinners. I can't list a single complaint.
(5)
Glenn G.

Went there on a Saturday night - very empty at 7pm. We were the only group but by the time we left at 9pm, there were a few other tables. I'll focus on the food first. The prices were reasonable and the servings generous. I tried the orrechiete with sausage & asparagus. It was pretty good. The tomato salad (the name escapes me at the moment) was decent. The antipasto for two is good if you're with a group. We did not try dessert. Now why I gave it a 3 instead of a 4: the place was a little to brightly lit but when they did dim the lights, it seemed much nicer. The bathroom had a condom wrapper in the toilet (yuck!) but it wasn't dirty. The service was friendly though. It's a good value but a little out of the way for me but I would go there if I could not get a reservation for a big group at an italian place in SF.
(3)
Shannon E.

My friend suggested we go here for lunch since she'd been a few times and because it is close to both our offices. Since we arrived well past Noon, we probably missed the lunch crowd and were able to have our pick of tables. I had the Penne which was simple (but quite tasty) and my friend had the Rigatoni, which she really liked. I enjoyed it because while it's still technically downtown, it's location is not directly in the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown SF and makes for a more pleasant dining experience.
(3)
ting b.

Really really excellent pasta. I think their pasta is super fresh and the sauces are just the right amount of tangy + creamy. I recommend the ear-shaped pasta or potato gnocchi with truffle cream. The service is really good too. We tend to take people out to interview lunches or business lunches at this place because you can walk in at any time of the day and there is always a table ready (you don't really have to make reservations), the food is fast and delicious, and the prices are pretty reasonable for the quality. And I like the selection of bread they give you to start off with. :)
(4)
Joshua T.

You've got a hankering for some simple, East Coast-style Italian food, but it's Saturday night and you just KNOW every regular joint is packed. Arise, my child, and cast your eyes away from the trendy Chestnut and Union St.'s; abandon the insanity of parking that is North Beach (with it's unique charm of long wait times outside mixed with sales barkers imploring you to try another option), and discover the gem of Mangia Tutti. Smack dab across from the Transamerica Pyramid, this Italian place feels so out of place, as it's in the Financial District, yet feels like it should be in the Sunset. It clearly makes most of it's living from lunches during the week, but lucky you, Yelp reader: dinners here are great food, great service, and tables easy to come by. Don't be put off by the empty tables and strangely industrial lighting: the prices, food and service are excellent. If you're looking for 20 different main dishes, this is not the place for you. But, if you have a hankering for a choice of a couple of chicken dishes, lost of pasta choices, and your basic pork, steak or shrimp choices, you're in luck. The service was charming and easy going. Special requests? No problem; in fact, he'll whip you up a different dish altogether, if you ask. Authentic Italian feel: seems more like a small neighborhood place in Florence than a Financial District eatery in San Francisco. Hidden gem: parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage is right nearby, and they validate! $2.50 to park for 3 hours, on a Saturday night in SF, with no looking for spaces! Don't expect great ambiance, classic decor, or trendy people here, but this is just what you want for great food, good service, and affordable prices on a busy night!
(4)
M Y.

Came here for dinner after pillow fight. The dishes here are simple but well-executed. Excellent garlic/balsamic dip for the bread which is so-so. We had the salmon special nicely pan-fried and tasty; the parpadelle with shrimp which is delicious in a tomato sauce. Tiramisu tastes better than it looks with well-moist lady fingers and mascapone. Cheese cake is great. Service seems somewhat dis-organized and confused at times but the waiters/waitresses are friendly and prompt when asked. Reasonable price for SF (except wine) and we'll be back to sample the other dishes.
(4)
carole b.

This is a great little find for a reasonably price Italian meal. The food is far better than most of the chi-chi places in north beach and I have been to most of them. The staff is friendly and perhaps a little too chatty if you are on a schedule, but their goal is to make you feel good and you do walk out full and happy and not out a lot of money so what more could you ask.
(4)
Edward H.

This is a great Italian find. Originally for the business lunch crowd, now especially good for dinner. Had the opportunity to speak with the chef who was schooled here and is very personable... he'll even make a special dish upon request! Excellent service, don't be afraid to try the Rib Eye steak, most excellent as is the Carpaccio appetizer. They make their own Olive Oil dipping sauce, which we gladly asked for seconds. Tiramisu is too die for. Easy parking after 6pm, you can park on the street, very open and airy room.
(5)
Jay O.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is amazing and great service too. The owner always comes around and checks to see how the meal is going and is very accommodating. You have to get the Rigatoni with sausage. It has a little spice to keep it interesting. Oh yeah, and the garlic infused balsamic vinegar with the bread is amazing too!
(4)
tony v.

The carbonara is yummy to my tummy and the staff and atmosphere were A-OK. not too much i can comment on here other than the fact that it was the RIGHT portion; not too much or too little. Moderately priced for my liking.
(4)
Konstantin G.

The place isn't bad in general and if you have a lot of time you should give it a chance. However, having eaten lunch there more than once in the recent months, I can definitely vouch that the service there is slo-o-o-o-w, especially during peak lunch hours. First time I came and ordered a panini sandwich at like 2pm - almost no people there. It took at least 20 minutes for my sandwich to come out, maybe more. Second time I came with my wife around 12:30 noon. We immediately ordered, but received our food at 1:20pm - 50 minutes later! And after waiting for so long, no food will taste great. Finally, I remember dropping my business card into the bowl for a "free lunch" raffle. Weeks later I got a call from a financial services advisor, who is telling me I won a free lunch for 10 of my friends (!!), but the only catch is that we have to come at a given time, on a given date, and have to listen to her 5-10 minute self-promotion to the whole group. This is not a FREE LUNCH, this is a totally LAME way to get people brainwashed for your services. Of course the cost of a free lunch ($10?) is worth a good lead in a financial district, this totally makes sense. NO THANKS. I gave this restaurant 2 stars because it's not a complete disaster. You can probably eat your food, and even learn financial advice. But the price is high, so I just don't think it's worth it.
(2)
Conny W.

Mangia Tutti is such a gem! If you're looking for a restaurant that is quiet and free from crowds, Mangia Tutti is your place for dinner. Don't let the emptiness fool you. I thought for sure there was something wrong because the place was nearly deserted. I've been there 3 times and each time, only 4 or 5 tables were occupied. Even on a Friday night. There's only one server (I think he's also the owner) but because there are so few patrons, it all works out. The food is really delicious - I've enjoyed the homemade ravioli and the spaghetti carbonara. The spaghetti was incredible! All yummy with bits of egg and a rich sauce. The desserts are all homemade and super affordable (pretty much all under $5). You can easily piece together a 3 course meal with a glass of wine for under $30. And no need to drive and park - the restaurant is located near a ton of Muni lines - the 1 California is a block away.
(5)
noelle m.

Best Italian place for lunch *evah*. I am in love with the slightly older gentleman who explains the specials with the most care and affection than I have ever heard. Everything from the Penne Bolognese to the super tasty salmon with lemons and capers, bruschetta. I've had nothing on this menu that I haven't had a lip-smacking good time enjoying. go. love. enjoy.
(5)
N B.

Hmmm...4 or 3? 4 or 3? I wish I could give them 3.5 stars. Awww...I'll give them 4 'cause they were so darned nice. Honestly, I went there because they were on the list of places that validate parking for the Portsmouth Square Garage and I had to get lunch, so why not get it somewhere that validates your parking for 2 hours? And I didn't feel like getting chinese food. I was hungry. I needed parking validation. It went like this: I walk in to the counter and I'm greeted by an older italian man (I assume he was the owner) who took my hand in his and began saying the most flattering things to me in Italian. I'm already won over. I order the grilled salmon to go. The staff is very down to earth & friendly, but not overly so. As I was standing there at 11:45, I noticed that nearly everyone working there wasn't only doing *their* job, but doing whatever they could to keep things flowing. What teamwork! A definite reflection of the management/ownership, I believe. I noticed the place filling up with financial district workers, business types, and obvious regulars that knew the staff by name. My salmon was good, but not the best I've had. It was almost like it wasn't cooking fast enough for them, so they popped it into a frying pan. Sort of half grilled, half fried. But not over cooked, for sure. The veggies were cooked just right. Satisfying to say the least. Note to self: I must go back again for a sit down lunch. Be warned that this is not a fancy schmancy polished gourmet restaurant, but more of a homey, little mom & pop place where they remember you. Definitely not the place to expect transcendant perfection, but more warm & earthy with good, simple food, but also not the red sauce & spaghetti type of place. Located on the edge of the financial district, near Chinatown.
(4)
F C.

Get the rigatoni. It's to die for. Although the menu is small, they do all their dishes right. Their bread is warm and the olive oil combo they give you is not too sour and not too oily. Bruschetta used to be an entire bowl, but now they serve it on five pieces of bread (probably like a lot of the other restaurants not raising the prices, but cutting back on the portions). Insalata tutti has the right amount of gorgonzola to salad ratio (pretty generous with the cheese)... Did I mention you have to get the rigatoni? I've pretty much tried everything on the menu and everything (and I'm totally not exaggerating here) EVERYTHING is delicious. I'm not a huge fan of fish, but even the salmon fettucini is great. The duck and the reduction sauce is amazing. The owner and the service is wonderful. Makes you feel right at home. I'm kind of glad it's not in North Beach proper because it'd be overrun by tourists and hoodlums. I like this hidden gem... it's fantastic. Really one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to.
(5)
Nathan C.

We went here on a Thursday night before the Rrazz room. A bit of a walk, but that's what we wanted, a nice walk after the meal. We split the eggplant stuffed with goat cheese appetizer, then the Spaghetti alla Corbonara with a side of spinach. The place was not busy and the food is wonderful. We had a nice conversation with one of the owners who was also our server. They make most of their pastas themselves. I would recommend this resaurant for moderately priced italian. The food is made with great care and is delicious.
(4)
esther h.

the service takes FOREVER!!! Do not go to this place for lunch if you have a time nazi for a boss, you will not get back in time for lunch. Go here on friday, when your boss doesn't pay attention to when you leave and get back from lunch. Or better yet, go with your boss! The staff is very friendly and flirty. The foods pretty good. I can't remember the name of the dish i'd always get, but it had prawns and like a creamy tomatoe sauce. i would have liked the spagetti carbonera, but it almost seemed like it had raw egg white in it and that kinda put me off to ever trying it again. I had some risotto thing one time, that was superb!!
(4)
spiff e.

don't know why it took me so long to try this place. and it wasn't even my suggestion. one of the guys in the office was ordering, so i jumped in. i requested the meat ravioli (don't remember which meat, or maybe it was pumpkin, who knows), but when they went to order it, it wasn't available. so i said, let's do the spinach ravioli then. still no luck. so i said, how about the gnocchi. ding ding. finally a winner. well, it did kind of suck that i couldn't get my first or second choice, but it's great that their menu had more than one item that appealed to me (although i don't know what i would have done if they didn't have the gnocchi). btw, the gnocchi was delicious. convenient and tasty ... this place is a keeper.
(3)
Annie C.

okay i may be a bit biased cause the waiter here likes to flirt with me and my coworkers, which is really cute ;), but also gets us special treatment. everytime i come here i leave very satisfied, to the point i need to buy bigger pants for the remainder of the afternoon the bruschetta is amazing, just enough tomatoes to cheese ratio and just enough crunchy-ness to the bread...mmm pastas here are great, can't go wrong with ANYTHING, seriously though, close your eyes and point you won't go wrong. but my personal fav is the risotto, again i'm biased deserts are also delish, again i'm biased cause the waiter here sometimes gives us an extra on the house (yay!) but still, best tiramisu i've had around the FiDi area, and the cheesecake is so creamy you might as well apply to thighs directly..oh la la
(5)
Beatla P.

I went to Mangia Tutti and made reservations for 25 people site unseen. It was for my birthday party and let me tell you that the service was impeccable, Raul was very sweet and nothing on the menu was over $15, but don't let their low prices fool you the food was excellent and plated very well. There was soft music playing in the background, and we all felt that we were more in the company of family rather than at a restaurant. They accommodated my every wish and were very very sweet. Some hits on the menu were the veal, the paper wrapped salmon, and the papparadelle.
(5)
Sarah P.

I REALLY liked this restaurant. I stumbled upon it on accident (it was the closest Italian near my hotel). The service was good and the food was great. The cheesecake was mmmmmMMM scrumptious. They were in the middle of serving a large party, but the staff was still able to meet our every need and on time. The servings were pretty big too.
(4)
Stacey M.

We walked up to this restaurant at 9:30 on a Thursday night, and the sign on the door said closed. But the hours in the window said 'til 10:00, so we opened the door and asked if they were open. The owner looked shouted back at the chef in the kitchen and asked if they were open. The chef looked at his watch and decided they were open. I love this place already! We ordered salads: mixed green salad with vinaigrette for him, mixed green salad with gorgonzola and pecans for me. Both were great. The bread is average, but it is served with an olive oil poured over sauteed garlic -- very tasty. I ordered the guazzeto: spaghetti with shrimp in a light creamy tomato sauce. Honey ordered linguine with salmon in a butter-dill-tomato sauce. The food was good, the sauces were excellent. A little light on the protein, but definitely huge portions of pasta, so you could really fill up if you wanted to. I think we left about half of the pasta on our plates, but we definitely would have boxed it up to go if we hadn't been in a hotel. Great food, decent prices, but what really makes this place special is the atmosphere and the service -- aside from opening the restaurant just for us, the service is prompt, attentive and courteous. The owner (who is also the waiter) has the cutest Italian accent and he hums along with the Italian music/love songs playing in the background. Would definitely recommend!!
(4)
Jonathon J.

I have never had a bad meal or less than stellar service here. Highly recommended! The food is fresh, amazing and the staff is warm and wonderful. It's sometimes difficult to catch them for a late evening dinner, but it is always a pleasure whenever you can have a meal here.
(5)
Dbear T.

This place would get 3 stars, but I had a horrible experience the last time I was here. I actually haven't been here in a very long time - maybe 5 years. I was introduced to this place by someone who took me to a lunch date here. It's reasonably priced and the food is decently good. However, it gets 1 star because I ordered a dish, but noticed that there was a worm in one of the mushrooms. My friend and I immediately notified the waiter and they brought us a different dish. We were really grossed out and couldn't eat much more. They offered a free dessert as compensation which was nice, but we just paid our bill and left without leaving a tip. I have yet to be back.
(1)
Helen Y.

3.5 stars but i'll round up. overall a great italian lunch spot. prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. i highly recommend any of the pastas. my favorites are the fettucine with clams in white wine sauce and the elbow pasta selection. my co-worker's pork tenderloin dish looked yummy (and it probably was since he cleaned his plate). i ordered the salmon special with a side of the sauteed spinach which were both very good. the service can be a little slow but then again we were a very large party of 12.
(4)
Katie R.

We went here this past weekend and, although the food we ordered was fine, the whole experience was so horrible, I'd never ever go back. We were a large party with quite a few kids, so we made an early reservation to hopefully get in and out quickly with little interruption to other diners. No such luck...it took over 15 minutes for them to bring us water, at which point we were very ready to order and hoping our food would come quick. We asked for bread and for an appetizer, which took about 20 minutes to get there. One of the adults in our party asked for a glass of wine (the rest of weren't drinking for a variety of reasons), and that took another 10 minutes. It started getting busier, but still we waited. We considered ordering another appetizer, if we thought we'd get it quickly, but our waitress didn't even come by for us to do that. Our dinner came exactly an hour after our reservation time. Well - half our dinner anyway. Our waitress brought out half of the entrees, then went and took another table's order before going to get the other half of our entrees. And at that point, we were still short one entree - it hadn't been ordered from the kitchen or they forgot to make it, don't know, but the waitress said she'd go order it. We cancelled it since we didn't have another hour to wait! On the plus side, I can say that the portions were large enough that we were able to share enough for my friend who didn't get her entree! We never saw our waitress again to ask for the check, or another glass of wine or anything else (we did ask for more bread at some point before our entrees came, but never got it), so we finally had to go find our waitress to get it. Naturally, they tried to charge us for the entree that never came, but we got that removed. They did forget the glass of wine (more on that later). All in all, our bill was pretty low, considering we were there for almost 2 hours. When we took the check up to pay the owner, he actually said "that's it?? This is your bill, that's all you spent?" My husband told him that we had one glass of wine, but it didn't get charged for it and would cover it in his tip, but the owner was still ranting that his waitress would pay for this out of her pocket. Pay for what? I don't know, but I couldn't believe he was so rude! I'm sure he expected to make more money from a party of 8 that held a table for 2 hours, but if you don't provide basic service, you're not going to get it! We could have been out of there in an hour or less (that's all kids have patience for anyway) and he could have been serving other people, but instead we sat there and waited, and waited.... One other comment. I mentioned we had kids with us and I know restauranteurs aren't always thrilled to have kids come. I can honestly say our kids were really well behaved considering how long they had to wait. I can admit that at some point, I stopped shushing them and making them stay in their seats - I felt like screaming and running in circles to get my food, I couldn't blame 3 year olds for feeling the same. :-) Having lived in SF for years, I know there are much better restaurants. We were limited by location and chose this place because we could walk from where we were staying, but I will not make that mistake again.
(1)
rachel m.

always good! makes me hungry just writing about it. i always get the capellini al pomodoro because they do an awesome rendition. fresh tomatoes and basil and lots and lots of olive oil and now i am officially wishing i was there right now. the house salad is tasty and fresh. the garlic-infused olive oil dip with the bread is gooood. i go here all the time and everything i've sampled from other plates is great: linguini with clams, the oriecchiette, the gnocchi... you'll always get a table too.
(4)
Julia C.

Located NEAR North Beach, but not actually in it, keeps this fantastic restaurant off the tourist maps, I think. Because if it actually was in NB, it would have lines out the door. In my humble opinion, they make THE best gnocchi in the city -- and it comes smothered in an amazing gorgonzola sauce that clearly could clog all your arteries if eaten on a daily basis. I only withheld a star because they no longer support the addition of grilled chix to the gnocchi, which made it REALLY fab. Not only a great lunch spot, it is a nice quiet place for a reasonably priced dinner, especially if you want pastas, which are consistently great. The service is excellent...all in all, they make you feel like a guest in their home...it is difficult to remember that at some point, lunch must end and you have to get back to work. Luckily, they serve Italian coffees to help counter the inevitable food coma that will set in...
(4)
Nikarika P.

The best Italian place on earth!I rave the fettuccini with sea food and garlic. Amazing service!
(5)
Jason W.

This is a hard review to write, because I was here with 36 people. Yeah, it was a HUGE party, so you have to cut the restaurant some slack. I can understand that. However, I didn't get to put in a drink order until after I had ordered my meal - a waitress did not know I showed up 10 minutes after everyone else, so she didn't ask me for a drink order. That was unfortunate. Also unfortunate was that we were given a limited menu to choose from. This, in principle, is fine, but it didn't at all speed up service time. Food took a very long time to come out, and my dish came out last - 20 minutes after everyone else's. Even though I ordered at the same time. It was warm, thankfully, but not the kind of service I was hoping for. The food was good, sure, and their ability to accommodate 36 people is definitely commendable. But I have to factor in the service that I personally received, and with that, this place gets 3 stars.
(3)
Kelly R.

Best service around. We had a party of ten including a three year old and a 7 month old. Thankfully for us the rain discouraged patrons so we had the entire restaurant to ourselves for two and a half hours. The staff went above and beyond from a hot water bath to warm up the baby food to carrying the tired three year old back out to the car when she wouldn't let go of her new favorite waitress. Complimentary dessert was a nice perk and all the food was excellent - even the three year old ate through all of her veggies! Highly recommend for families - a wonderful place.
(5)
Edrees H.

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff....random location near Chinatown. However, I'm disappointed with the serving sizes. Pretty small for the price. It's not a super fancy place, so I was expecting something more filling. Both my buddy and myself were still hungry after we left. I got the spinach ravioli. It was delicious, but not enough. Authentic place though, I would probably eat here again, it's solid, but, nothing to write home about.
(3)
Dexie L.

Summary: casual dining with good service and generous portions of Italian comfort food; excellent vegetarian place for carboloading with pasta Recommend: Polenta Gratinata, Gnocchi and Raviolo di Spinaci -------------------- Thank goodness for serendipity! A friend and I were in town for the SF Marathon and did not plan ahead for our carboloading dinner. Mangia Tutti was the closest Italian restaurant to our hotel and was able to squeeze us in for dinner. The restaurant is small and pretty casual and seems to be family-operated. The service we received was very personal. I was impressed to find out that our main server is not one of the employees - she's a regular customer who pitched in for this busy pre-marathon evening. For the marathon, they had a prix fixe dinner menu for $22.50 which included Insalata Della Casa, Polenta Gratinata, and a pasta dish. They accomodated my vegetarian friend's request to switch to the Raviolo di Spinaci (ravioli w/ spinach). I ordered the Gnocchi ala carte ($14) at the hostess' recommendation. The bread was served with dipping oil which was a mixture of roasted garlic, balsamic vinegar, and chopped basil was sooo good! We finished the whole thing and would have asked for more had the salad and polenta not arrived. The salad was good - the greens they used was a combination of a spring mix and some herbs. The polenta was one of my favorite things from that evening. It was smooth and creamy topped with a crumbled mixture of cheeses. Perfect comfort food. (Note: I am salivating as I write this.) My other favorite was the melt-in-your-mouth Gnocchi in the black truffle and creamy gorgonzola sauce. The truffle flavor infused the dish and I was impressed that the gorgonzola did not overwhlem it. My friend raved about the Raviolo di Spinaci in tomato sauce. She was pleasantly surprised with the serving size - there were 4 raviolis, each measuring about 4 square inches and generously filled with a mixture that was mostly spinach (instead of mostly ricotta). Even with repeated prompting from the mature gentleman (who I took to be the owner of the place) to finish our food, the generous portions had us putting our forks down with a quarter of the pastas still untouched.
(5)
Brian F.

The food here is nothing short of amazing! Even the bread and olive oil & balsamic intro is delicious. I particularly like the roast chicken and the arrabbiata, but order anything that sounds good to you: every dish I've had here, I've loved.
(5)
Vickie T.

A true Italian restaurant! The ambiance is very homely and the food is absolutely delicious! I recommend the duck ravioli!!
(4)
B. Y.

I've been here 3 times now and have really enjoyed it each time. Service has been attentive (even got free dessert last time), and the food is very good every time. It has a classic, "checkered-table-cloth" kind of homey feel, which is a nice change of pace from every other trendy spot in town.
(5)
Jordan P.

Great Italian food! The roast duck ravioli was incredible. Ice cream desert with liqueur and nuts was outstanding. Staff were pleasant though service was slow. I would come back, it was better than most places in North Beach.
(5)
Toni L.

My meal here was free thanks to grad school interviews, so forgive me if this is biased. I'd just like to say that even though I loved the food, I would not come back here because the manager/waiter seemed like he was trying to pick me up. Sure, good service is a plus, but this is supposed to be a restaurant, not a sleazy bar. Food: Totally awesome. I loved everything I got to try which included the duck ravioli, the bread + garlic/balsamic vinegar/olive oil at the beginning of the meal, and everything on the dessert menu (like I said, I didn't have to pay for this). I felt so fat after eating all that, but at least it was justified. Atmosphere: It's pretty cramped inside, but since the place was empty, space was far from a problem. Service: Okay, so I got special treatment. It was flattering. The guy gave me his card with the restaurant's number on it as I was leaving. Aside from that, we got complimentary dessert wine as we devoured the entire array of desserts available. Who wouldn't like that? Synopsis: I left creeped out, but at least I was full.
(4)
Adrienne G.

Came here for a business dinner & thought we'd never get to leave. Service is the ultimate extreme of slow & we were the only ones in the restaurant for a good 2 hours before 2 more tables finally showed up. (uh, yeah....dinner was OVER 2 HOURS...... for dinner - no drinks, no dessert) Now I don't mind slow service but when you're the only ones there & it is apparent we are ready to have our orders taken, or the water glasses needed refilling, or for the love of god, we're ready for the check, it just seems like service is ignoring us as opposed to them just being busy or leisurely. I also think I was the odd man out b/c I was not thrilled w/ my Capellini Al Pomodoro. Pasta was a bit overcooked & floating in sauce.....tomatoes were mooshy as well. Guess I prefer a drier pasta dish w/ fresh tomatoes, so overall, did not hit the spot for me. Also found wine selection a bit lacking & out of our group, only 1 person ordered it - so what does that tell ya? BUT.....to give props where props were due.....others in our party got some kind of seafood dish as well as the Gnocchi & both said they were tasty & they were very happy w/ their meals. Also big points for the bread w/ Oil / Balsamic / fresh Garlic mix General consensus was that this place wasn't bad but having dined at il Fornio the previous night, the preference was for il Fornio
(3)
Bruce H.

I went with my 2 young daughters as the Yelp review said it was kid friendly. Not exactly as kid friendly as expected. No kid menu but they did make kid portions from the main menu. Used Open Table for a Saturday night reservation but didn't need it as the place was empty even at 7pm. Also a bit strange for an Italian place in Chinatown. All this said you wouldn't expect much, right? Wrong! I had one of the best experiences in a long time. The food was amazing and our waiter was awesome. Best food all around! Even the kids cleaned their plates! Highly recommend this place if you like Italian food.
(4)
Jessica P.

Call me a sucker for an old school style chianti bottle and orecchiette orgasm type Italian place, but I'm glad I finally got dragged here by a coworker for lunch. I'd love to go back for a quiet dinner as well one night. We had an attentive Italian waiter that reminded me of Super Mario. And I'm not trying to be prejudiced. He was accommodating, quick with the cheese and didn't bug us at all. And the super mushrooms in my meal were delicious as well. It is homey. It's on the border of North Beach, but not in the typhoon of over Americanized tourist traps that boast their cappellini is simply the cat's meow. It was pretty crowded for lunch, but we got a table of 3 right away. The prices range from about $10-$13 for plates. The free bread and dipping sauce is great, and their marinara sauce was actually quite fresh tasting and savory. The name means "it eats all", and well, I'll be damned if I didn't. We were all members of the clean plate club.
(4)
Sarah F.

Met my girls here last night and am in love with this little slice of Italy. We had roast chicken, steak, swordfish, pasta with sausage and more - wow! Raul and his staff were helpful and wonderful. We felt very special and cared for and will return. grazi
(5)
Alvina W.

Came here on a weeknight with a friend and I should have known we were better off going somewhere else when I walked in: we were the ONLY people there - the entire night (mind you, it was prime dinner time). The waiter kind of gave us attitude for not ordering drinks...and then asked if we wanted a salad with our entrees. When we said no, he was like, how about an appetizer to share? So we finally agreed to get the bruschetta which was just alright...but what annoyed us was that after the bruschetta came, he brought us bread. He probably should have brought the bread out first so we would know not to get the bruschetta, which we felt pressured to get in the first place. My friend got the risotto which was just okay and I had the Fettuccine al Salmone which was really oily...Meh! If you want good Italian food, I would not suggest coming here...
(2)
Ellen O.

This little cafe is diagonally across from the Transamerica Building. We had a group dinner there last year, and the food and service were so fabulous I dragged my friends there all year long. Wine selection is nice, food great. Singing waiters might not be scheduled, but they do warble from time to time. I like the look of the decorations as if you are in Italy. It is very convenient and a fun place for an intimate dinner or a group meetup. Definitely a place I am happy to enjoy again and again. If you ask me, I will go!
(4)
Christine M.

I LOVE this resturant! I've been working in the city for 9 weeks -- and I call this one of my comfort resturants! Everytime I go in I'm treated like a royal. Eating single can be uncomfortable -- but these folks make me feel great. I've eaten there four times, had their homemade pastas, appetizers and lamb -- all have lived up to their name. Just bring your coins for the meter and Mangia Tutti! PS I'm from the suburbs of NYC...
(5)
Laurence H.

This is quite possibly the worst dining experience of my life. Yes, I've gotten stomach poisoning in the past or have received undercooked food, but nothing and I say nothing tops being treated with rudeness and disdain by the owner. I've been here in the past and have found that the restaurant offers decent family style meals at affordable prices and recommended that we come here for a slight change to the typical Chinese and Thai food that is in the neighborhood. First off the food during a typical lunch hour took extraordinarily long to come out. Ok, not a big deal but when I signaled to the owner who was also serving as a waiter to see if he can check on the meal, he gave me a stern look and said "IT'S COMING".....WTF?! It's like I don't have the right to ask to check why the meal hasn't come out after 20 minutes. The proper answer is I'm sorry the kitchen is backed up today or let me take a look for you. The thing that really ticked me off is when paying for the bill we put down $40 cash and $16 on a card....so total of $56 for a $48 bill. Paying 15% tip is already generous after the rude response from the owner/waiter. No change comes out and we then ask for the change. The owner acts like what? I thought the rest is tip...and now we are all very much pissed off. Luckily, the younger son/nephew (don't really know) comes over and tries to alleviate things and brings us the entire change. We leave a standard 15% tip when even I was seriously considering zero. Walking out he gives me the evil eye and says nothing. My friend walks out and he yells out "unbelievable." So in a nutshell, wait for food, get yelled at for asking for food, tries to take our entire cash, we still leave 15% tip and then calls us unbelievable as we walk out the door. I truly recommend that no one dines here. The food is really nothing special and it's clear that the owner has no concern about his customers
(1)
Vic P.

One of the most amazing Italian restaurants ever! I've been going there for the past 7 years and there is not one single time that I did not left that place, happy, full, satisfied!!! Raul the owner and his friendly staff, make you feel like you just walked into your brother's house. He is super nice! I love the food, amazing prices and the quality is out of control, always fresh, always warm. The bread and the garlic with the olive oil is amazing. I can just sit down, eat bread and drink wine all day long. Great wine selection, great food, great prices, what else can you ask for!!??? If you ever around downtown SF, make sure to stop by!!!! Mangia Tutti, keep up the amazing work! LOVE YOU GUYS!
(5)
Debbie M.

My daughter and I decided to go here on a whim because it was close to our hotel. We truly stumbled upon a hidden gem. Antonio the owner and John Paul were warm, attentive and made our dinning experience memorable. We started with a caesar salad, and shared spinach/cheese ravioli (homemade!), papardelle Bolognese (also homemade) and closed the amazing meal with bread pudding (again, authentic and homemade). For a great local spot at a reasonable price, don't wait... run to Magia Tutti. Ciao!
(5)
Christy M.

We chose this place for my husband's recent birthday celebration. We came on a Monday night, so it was pretty empty and our party of 12 had a good portion of the restaurant to ourselves. The service was good - attentive and available when needed. The food was good - I would say that the pasta was above average. I had the duck ravioli which was suprisingly light and not too filling like a lot of pasta dishes. It could have used a bit more flavor but overall was very enjoyable. My husband had the tube pasta with sausage - this was a good dish but really nothing out of the ordinary. A few others got the gnocchi, which actually looked amazing. I think we'll be back sometime - and I'll try the gnocchi. For dessert, they gave us a tiramisu with a candle - and the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had.
(4)
Joel Y.

Very good itilian food. We went here for New Years dinner. Great staff and good wine menu.
(4)
Peter S.

So glad we found this place! Attentive staff and great menu. Food was really good too - been back 3 more times already!
(4)
Mike C.

Lunching in the Financial District can be a challenge, especially if you're looking for a sit down meal. Whether it is due to long lines (Wayfare, Tadich, Perbacco) or high prices (Michael Mina, Silks), there aren't many moderately priced restaurants with decent food, causing many to trek a few steps to Chinatown. My friend chose this place for a business lunch. Being a first-timer, I followed his order of Guazzetto (penne pasta with prawns, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and onions in a cream sauce). At $13.95, my pasta was filling and reasonably priced. We shared an asparagus appetizer ($4.50) which I would not order again for just four or five small spears. The bread and olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic dipping sauce was a nice accompaniment. The restaurant is deceivingly spacious and a good choice for big parties and was less than half full on a weekday afternoon. Service was efficient as our water glasses were consistently full and my friend refilled his coffee order. 3.5 stars, but minus 0.5 star for my queasy stomach later that afternoon.
(3)
Husam S.

I love this place! The food is AMAZING, the wine was nice and crisp, the service was friendly and food was at a reasonable cost with generous portions. If you like Italian food and want not to be in North Beach, then this is the place for you!
(5)
Mary S.

We had the extreme pleasure of dining at Mangia Tutti Ristorante this past Friday night, Nov 19th, 2010. We joined family in the city and I was in charge of finding a restaurant for our group of four. A co-worker suggested using Yelp. I've never written a review for any restaurant, but felt compelled to do so, as the service, food, ambiance and prices were FANTASTIC! We will definitely go back again and recommend to our friends & family! We ordered the following and were extremely pleased with each and every dish! Carpaccio Di Manzo: The first order was sooooo good we ordered a second!! Bruschetta: The best I've ever had and I'm 53 yrs old and married into an Italian family. Insalata Spinaci: Absolutely beautiful presentation and some of the best prawns and dressing. Caesar Salad: Unique Caesar dressing and we all loved it. Gnocchi: Wow! The absolute best! I dream about it now! Wish I could have it shipped to my home in Napa. Spinaci: Very fresh and flavorful. Papardelle Al Scampi: Magnificent! Homeade Fettuccine: Wonderful! Tagliata Di Manzo: The rib eye with brown gravy was superb! Filleto Di Maiale: My favorite!! The gorgonzola sauce was to die for! Chocolate SoufflÃ©: Wonderful!! We are already planning our next trip back! Thank you to Mangia Tuttie Ristorante for making me the hero that night! What a wonderful dining experience! Please open one in the Napa Valley!
(5)
Busy B.

Solid Italian food with a homey, trattoria feel. The appetizers we ordered were carpaccio and caprese salad. The caprese was good but not exceptional. The tomatoes were Roma, and since we're in the waning days of summer, they were still red and juicy. There are three stacks of tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil chiffonade on the plate, and it splits perfectly for three people sharing. The carpaccio reminded me of the dish I had while I was in Florence. The meat was thinly sliced and fresh (hours later and no stomach ache; always an important consideration!), topped with capers and generous shards of parmigiano. In the center, was a peppery bed of arugula which complemented the beef perfectly. The house wines were good and reasonably priced. Don't you hate when you order a glass of wine and it turns out to be more expensive than your entree? It's a pet peeve of mine. Servers should tell you if they recommend something that's far pricier than other menu items. There was no problem with this at Mangia Tutti. The best dish by far was the Fettuccine agli Scampi: ribbons of handmade pasta coated in a silky white wine sauce flecked with welcome bits of arugula and crowned with four meaty butterflied shrimp. My companions ordered other dishes and looked upon mine with envy. Their pasta dishes (bolognese and arrabiata) were good too, but the scampi was the best. The prices are very reasonable for the area. Mangia Tutti is better than a lot of the overpriced North Beach Italian restaurants, and you can pop in for lunch if you work in the Financial District.
(4)
Joanna V.

It couldn't be worse. And it ruined our Christmas Eve :( Although we made reservations we had to wait in a crowded cold hallway with our two year old. Once we were seated we had to wait a really long time to get the menus and water. Then we had to "catch" a waiter to make an order. Needless to say we had to wait an hour to get our food, which was very simple - ravioli and pasta with some mushrooms! It was cold too. Unacceptable! Throughout our whole dining not even once a waiter came to our table, we had to haul whatever waiter we could see. We weren't the only ones "deserted" either, there were a few other couples that were waiting for hours to order and get food. Strange enough the bigger parties were served immediately. People that came after us were served first :( No words can describe our disappointment. we were treated disrespectfully and didn't hear a one "sorry" from anyone. The reason of such terrible experience was obviously poor managing skills, not enough stuff and just complete rudeness of people that work there. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!
(1)
Indu S.

Absolutely delicious! Ordered the ravioli filled with roasted duck and cheese - very good, but didn't taste the duck very much. Still, delicious sauce, incredible pasta, and yummy filling. Bf got the asparagus, mushroom, and sausage ravioli which was really good. Not too generous on the sauce, which I didn't like at first, but after a few bites, it was great! An awesome mix of flavors. We shared the cream puffs filled with ice cream and it was heaven. The service was superb, genuine and attentive. Definitely recommend it.
(4)
SANDY M.

We had an office lunch here. Food was really good. Very Authentic, Portions were great and prices were really good. Great service, he managed all 12 of us well! I will definately return!
(4)
Lana P.

The food was amazing, waiters friendly. Giving 4 stars for the service. The kitchen mixed up our order, kids were going crazy waiting. Waited twice as long as we were suppose to. Never been offered free appetizer or more bread while waiting. But back to food, AMAZING. Going there again.
(4)
Mel G.

This establishment is really endearing. It has an incredibly authentic Italian style to it, and I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, which was delicious. I'm excited to try the other items on their menu. Our server was really nice and friendly, and extremely attentive. This is a more chilled out place to go for lunch (not the packed swarms of places otherwise in FiDi).
(4)
James M.

Great little restaurant. Saw the yelp reviews and decided to try it with my wife and son. People were super friendly and the service was good. A few large parties came in and I think all of the help wasn't in yet so towards the end, it got a little slow. Pasta tasted fresh and home made. I will definitely be back.
(4)
Sonja O.

Love this place.. Staff is welcoming and friendly, they make you feel like you actually sit in their kitchen and care for you like they would for personal guests at their own house. We went with friends on a Saturday at 5:30pm, right when they opened. It's open before 5:30 - as soon as you see the open door, you can walk in and are part of their little family. The menu is nice and easy to read and understand. The dishes are great. We tried several and not one was disappointing. I am one of these can-you-substitute-this-and-that guests. The waiter listened well, and with no problem did he create a wonderful salad for me. They love pleasing you and will cook for you whatever makes you happy. They can handle requests by people who have special needs when it comes to food, with no problem. I was impressed how they did not mind and offered to cook whatever is best for me. That was a treat. Also their vine suggestions seem really good. I don't drink but our friends were pleased with what the waiter picked. We had no time for the desert unfortunately - but will go back to try more, including the desert items. The restaurant is simple, easy to get around in, service is warm and caring, the bathroom is clean and wheelchair accessible, you can look into the kitchen if you want and they play music on request even. It seemed like someone really wanted to hear 80s songs ;o) That was fine with us. Give it a shot! It's well worth the parking pain in the area.. Warm wishes, sonja
(5)
Heman L.

I have been coming to this restaurant for the 6 years and counting. I have never been disappointed.. My favorite dish is their Penne with Bolognese sauce. All their other dishes are great as well. This is a really good place -- the location is a bit off so not many people get to see and try this foodie gem of Italian Cuisine.
(5)
Adam R.

Great authentic Italian - had the duck ravioli, and tasted the gargonzola gnocchi - both were excellent, and the staff are actually Italians, so they know what they're doing. Service is spotty, but it was a busy night.
(4)
Sarah H.

This place is located in a bit of a no man's land between Chinatown and the FiDi, so my expectations weren't too high. These guys totally blew my expectations out of the water and I'm adding them to my shortlist of quality FiDi finds. We were seated right away with some bread and olive oil. The waiter was wonderful and totally sold my co-worker on the veal ravioli special Our food arrived quickly (I had the gnocchi with black truffle and gorgonzola cream sauce) and it was DELICIOUS. We managed to have a great sit-down lunch in just about half an hour without feeling rushed.
(4)
Teri C.

My second visit here this year. My first visit being a party, so we mostly dined on antipasti (bruschetta, caprese, etc.) I do recall the appetizers being fabulous as I chowed endlessly on them. Arriving at noon today, the place was bustling. We were seated pretty immediately with our party of 8, no reservations. I came with a bunch of regulars, so the waitstaff was super excited to see us. Beverage orders were taken and bread with an olive oil mix was placed at our table. The olive oil mix was a bit different from what you get from other restaurants, so that's a nice touch. We waited quite awhile to get our order in though. It was busy, and maybe they were understaffed? I chose the Ravioli De Anatra (homemade ravioli filled with roasted duck in a sun-dried tomato, pine nuts, and basil sauce), $10.95 based on Conny W. recommendation of their homemade ravioli. It came with about 6-8 rectangular raviolis in a light sauce. It was tasty. Not fantastic per se, but good though. My colleagues ordered the Pollo Al Funghi (roasted half chicken with a procini mushroom sauce) $12.95; salmon from their daily special menu; risotto from their daily special menu; and a few other dishes. From what I could make out, everyone ate everything off their plate, or took home the rest. That's usually a good sign in my opinion. They closed out our meal with complimentary Homemade Tiramisu ($4.50), which was pretty yummy. (And I don't particularly care for Tiramisu either.) Overall, it was a decent lunch, but just took too long. Yes, the staff is super nice and you end up giving kisses to the waiter when you leave! (Maybe because they do know the regulars!) Final rating: 3.5 stars. We waited a really LONG time for our food. My lunch ended up taking two hours! Yikes! It says they close at 9:30 pm on their menu, but on the door it says 10 pm. They close in between lunch and dinner from 3 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Sundays.
(3)
Luis C.

I've been here a few times for lunch. In short, it's disappointing, will not return. - First, service is very slow, but friendly. - Prices are comfortable during lunch, but the place is mostly empty. - Food is subpar and portions aren't generous. I can make better stuff at home with supermarket ingredients (I've only tried the pasta dishes, not the meat dishes). - Kitchen is heavy handed with the oil, and sauces are very rich. Note: the staff I saw were not Italian, they're Mexican speaking with an Italian accent - I heard them joking w/kitchen staff (It doesn't matter to me, but it seems that some customers are easily fooled).
(2)
Jeannie T.

Cozy place with decent food. Waiter was really cool! I had a nice time there.
(3)
Christina S.

I recently went to Mangia Tutti with my boyfriend while on vacation in San Fran. I selected it because of its good yelp reviews and reasonably priced menu. I would say it was fairly run of the mill. The bread and olive oil in the beginning was good, but the orechiette pasta I got was just okay. It actually seemed fairly bland to me. My boyfriend got a spaghetti dish with crawfish, etc. and his sauce was very tasty, but I have had better italian food elsewhere.
(3)
Craig M.

Been here a number of times and I have yet to be disappointed. But...i have yet to be wowed. I've had the Orichette, gnocchi, and their special fish. Generally good stuff, but I've definitely had better. I'd give it four stars, but for the prices. It's slightly overpriced. The orichette is always well prepared and the sausage that they put in it is soooo tasty. If you're looking for something light and not too saucy,, this is definitely the way to go. It makes for a great lunch selection. However, my most recent try, the gnocchi was very good. I usually don't have gnocchi, but seeing that it had Gorgonzola cheese and it had a black truffle sauce sold me. The black truffle sauce wasn't too dominating, but totally made the dish. it had a subtle taste, while not overpowering the flavors of the gnocchi and the Gorgonzola. The staff is generally very friendly and attentive. I can't ever say that in my 5-6 times going here for lunch that I've ever seen my cup of water less than half full. They give you the feel of a classic italian restaurant and the setting and staff totally give off the vibe of what I would imagine an Italian restaurant in Italy to be. If it weren't for the prices, it'd easily be 4 stars. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could.
(3)
Andrew M.

Pretty good food and decent sized portion. It took a little long to get the food though.
(4)
Amy S.

Im surprised at some of the reviews here, i thought the portions were extremely generous. Delicious food, and spectacular service! One of those really adorable places where the owner comes out and is the waiter, server, hostess, entertainment, everything! I cant remmber what I had here except that it was red and a pasta--which is why i took off a star. Maybe thats unfair because i have a terrible memory. I do remember the owner saying he was happy since I cleaned my plate which he was happy about. Not the nicest looking place, but the service and food make you feel right at home! Loved it! I changed this review to a 5 star after recommending this place to many people (including my critical sister) and hearing all good things about it. I cant wait to go again!
(5)
Danny N.

Just to be clear, I'm a Fan. First, let's the get minues out of the way becuase the pluses far outweigh them. Location, location, location...I guess this place works for the lunch crowd, but it's rather out of the way for a dinner in the City. Ambiance...or lack thereof. I don't know if it has to do with the decor or just the sheer lack of customers. We went on a Saturday evening when all the North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf restaurants were 1+ hour waits. This place was bone dry. On one hand, I liked the attentive staff (as if they had a choice), but it was wierd to be the only people in the place. Now that out of the way... Food - the menu said the pasta was "homemade". I have to say, the pasta was really good...really good. My wife had the duck stuffed ravioli, kids had the mac and cheese, in-laws had salmon and linguine w/ clams. I tried it all, and was pleasantly surprised on the quality of the pasta, flavors of the dishes (even teh mac and cheese) and the freshness of the seafood. I had the gnocci in a black truffle cream sauce. Truffle flavor was excellent. I"m not a gnocci fan, but this dish really hit the mark. Service - It was sort of neat that the waiter (I think the owner) took time to remember my kids names. It really felt like you're eating at a friend's house who's mom can cook really well. The were attentive and prompt, yet stayed out of our way. I don't know how much of this had to do with the fact that we were the only ones there. I really recommned going out of your way to try this place (even just once).
(4)
Kyle P.

This place was amazing. It is very tucked away next to China town, but do not be fooled it is outstanding traditional Italian cuisine. I got the Saltimbocca Alla Romana (sautÃ©ed chicken with prosciutto and mozzarella) it had to have have been some of the best chicken in my life! Definitely recommend!
(5)
Jamie L.

I've been to this homey Italian restaurant for 3 times so far and it didn't disappoint me. I highly recommend the Papardelle Al Scampi (prawn pasta) and Carpaccio Di Manzo (thinly sliced beef with Parmesan cheese). They have daily specials that are not on the regular menu, which I don't fancy much except for this Chicken Risotto that I had one time. Gnocchi was okay but not impressive. Overall it's a great place to go if you have to bring a guest for lunch and don't want to wait for a table.
(4)
Erin B.

Authentic Italian food, extremely well-prepared. The gnocchi was to die for, as was the tiramisu. Ambience was a little drab, but the food made-up for it.
(4)
Leah M.

I was at a conference at the Hilton Financial District. I had to organize a dinner for 7 of us and someone listed this place as a possibility. I'm so glad we went. We had a wonderful time. The service is fantastic and the staff is so nice and attentive (but not pushy or in your face). They are all very charming - and Italian (imagine that!). I reserved online with open table - but seating would have been no problem (Thursday at 6pm). We loved our experience so much that we took a few other people back the next night. So silly, I know, but it really was a great experience. We didn't reserve Friday night, came about 7 and didn't have a problem with seating for 6. The wine selection was great. We had 2 reds, can't remember which, both were in the $35-$40/bottle range. The first night I had the duck ravioli with marinara (instead of the sun dried tomato sauce) - it was so fantastic. The second night duck breast and roasted vegetables were one of the specials, so I got that and it was done perfectly! Others had the mixed salad and liked it. They also had various espresso drinks afterwards and said "it's the real deal." There was a salmon special which people enjoyed, and a fettuccine with shrimp(?). Needless to say - it was all good. The portions were not overly large, but not small either. After our meal the second night they kindly brought us some free dessert sparkling wine (forget the name but it was sweet). Shared wine, meal, and Caesar salad with tax/tip = $40. That's a little more than I usually like to spend, but it was worth it. I highly recommend this place especially for a group that wants to sit and chat and be charmed.
(4)
Cin T.

I have been going here for 4 years now and the food is still amazing. Love the free bread and garlic balsamic dip. The chicken and steak are awesome. Pasta dishes are also good but I don't order it often because I generally stick to my favorite dishes. Oh...you have to save room for the molten chocolate cake with icecream and rasberry sauce. Dinner for 2 including appetizer and dessert = $47!!! Can't beat that for quality food. Come here if you want great food at an affordable price. The service is friendly and great. Don't expect fast food or service. Sit, relax, and enjoy.
(4)
Keith P.

We arrived relatively late last night for dinner and were delighted to find a warm, welcoming wait staff in a restaurant that offered fresh and beautifully prepared Italian food. Our eggplant appetizer of lightly grilled, thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with a sun dried tomato infused goat cheese was fabulous. So too were our two pasta entrees of shrimp fettuccine in a white wine sauce and spaghetti with fresh clams. Both were fresh, flavorful and perfectly prepared.
(4)
Richard R.

Been trying a few Italian restaurants in SF while up there on business. the service was great, the place was empty, and the food was about average. I tried the ribeye steak, and I think next time I go back to red sauce staples.
(3)
Ron B.

What a great find! Super friendly service, great prices and even better food. Guazzetto is fabulous. I had the swordfish which is just a special now.
(5)
Sharen G.

Who says I have to feel guilty about going along with the cliche of celebrating a nice and lovely Valentine's evening dinner? Well, I don't. And as so many people would want to call that evening overrated and manufactured, I think it's actually really nice to spend a lovely evening over good food and wine on this "Hallmark" holiday. And what better way to appreciate the company of someone you love than to dine at a small, intimate, authentic Italian restaurant in San Francisco. The boyfriend and I had reservations at some swanky restaurant on Embarcadero but true to our fashion, we were running slightly late and last minute decided to blow-off those reservations and head towards the financial district, be sporatic and choose a restaurant that appealed our eyes. We stumbled upon Mangia Tutti, diagnoal from the Transamerica building and oddly enough close to the Bubble Lounge which we are known so infamously for. It was almost 10 pm, almost closing and the staff were so kind enough to still take us in. We were served the "prix fixe" menu and everything we consumed was incredibly delicious. He had the ahi tuna sprinkled with yummy capers sided with pesto mashed potatoes. I had the chicken breast with prosciutto and fresh vegetables. Their Muscato D'Asti was crisp and almost comparable to Stefano Bros. But the best part was the chocolate tiramisu. THE BEST TIRAMISU I've ever had. It had the perfect balance of sweetness. Top it off with their delightful cappuccino and that my friends makes a perfect evening. Great staff, perfect portions, sweet and intimate setting and reasonably priced. A perfect little gem in the middle of the city.
(4)
Shizuka L.

Had the appetizer meat plate. and it was pretty good but not something I'd order again. I had filet mignon while the boyfriend got ariabatta pasta. The meat was quite good, but the entire entree didn't seem filling enough to me. The arriabatta was actually very delicious, and if I had gotten that dish I would be giving the place 4 stars. The service was actually very attentive and helpful (although that could be attributed to the fact that the place was pretty much empty.)
(3)
marcus c.

general comments: Not a bad place. I usually hit it once a month on my lunches when i have a lot of time or need to unwind from work. Plan for a long lunch. They tend to be busy or the service is pretty slow - which is fine by me, I'd rather sit and enjoy my food and conversation with the people I'm with. Dishes: I'm not Italian but the people I've taken here seem to all point out that they have a few pretty unique homely dishes. Personally I'm stuck on the bruschetta and the ear pasta with asparagus and sausage dishes lol! Prices: I think lunch type plates were on average about $12-15, dinner I'm not sure about.
(3)
Quinallison J.

Ah my first day on the job and I head here to lunch with my co-workers who made me feel a part of the family right away :) I was suggested the Gauzetto and I applaud my boss for that! I finished the whole thing (it's hard to avoid taking home leftovers for me). And the bruschetta was flooded with roma tomatoes (i couldn't even see the bread sometimes!) I'll go back here, but I minus a couple of stars cause it didn't wow me so far on the scale enough to crave it. It's when you crave a place right after you leave that deserves your 5 stars :)
(3)
John V.

I was going to the Financial District on a Friday night using the Yelp application on my BlackBerry to find a restaurant (any restaurant) before watching the show "Peter Pan." I ended up at Mangia Tutti Ristorante. First, I was very hesitant going into the restaurant because it didn't look the greatest. However, I realize the ambiance was a family restaurant. The manager (or the father) and the other family members took some time to greet and talk to us during dinner. They told us how they make the food everyday. My friends and I ordered our pastas and loved it. However, what made it so great was that the pastas were all HOMEMADE. I especially love how big the raviolis were! I guess the only downside to the restaurant was possibly grabbing the waiter or waitress because they were extremely busy. Therefore, if you need the check, just get up and holler. If you like some good Italian food at an affordable price, come to this restaurant. I am sure to return!
(5)
Kalie H.

So, I'm torn. The food was a solid 4. Service was a mediocre 2...gasp, or a 1 (lost points for spilling our wine...twice, bringing us the wrong salads, having us wait nearly 45 minutes for our entree and making us practically jump the waitress to get our bill). Now, I'm being a bit generous with my three stars because it was Christmas day, they had 2 very large parties ahead of us and it appeared that our waitress had far too many tables to service. Overall, it did in a pinch, but we probably won't be rushing back anytime soon...
(3)
Nate A.

Great ristorante between Chinatown and FiDi. They were open early on a weeknight and we got in right away. Lots of original items on the menu and fantastic service.
(4)
Josemi R.

A real Italian restaurant, excellent service in a quiet environment. DON'T miss the parpardelle, the ragu is really good. I felt like being in Rome.
(5)
Jake P.

I ate here before the 2012 SF Marathon. It was an ideal place for that from a location, menu, and size standpoint. We had a big group with some children. The food was very good. Everyone seemed very pleased with their meals. I had the gnocci and a salad, which was a great pre-race meal. I'd go back there anytime, and if I run the marathon again, this is where I'll eat. The only knock, is that with a large group and children, it was hard and took a long time to get our bill when we were clearly ready to go. That was a little sour end to a very good experience, but it was realtively minor.
(4)
Leanne C.

AMAZING little restaurant! We found this totally by surprise. We were staying at the Hilton just up the street and went for a walk to find a yummy restaurant. We were thrilled as soon as we arrived. The staff were very hospitable and got us seated right away. The Bruschetta is to die for! So fresh and yummy. I got the pasta with Prawn- the noodle were so good and the taste- delicious. If you are looking for authentic Italian food- this is your place! We visited twice in 3 days:)
(5)
Gabby A.

I went on a Thursday evening, and let me just preface this entire opinion by saying that the food itself was very good. Dinner was awkward. We had a group of 4, and we were the only people in the restaurant for most of the meal. I spent the first 30 minutes feeling bad for the place that they had such little business. But, as time went on and we didn't get our drinks, appetizers, or entrees, I realized that they didn't actually care that they had no customers. In fact, it seemed as though they may have rather NOT have had guests. They certainly didn't care about the people who were there-- namely, us. It was SO slow. I noticed people making take-out orders. That may be the only way to enjoy this restaurant. I'd recommend making your order well in advance.
(3)
Ian K.

I had to double check to make sure i was actually reading reviews on the right place, since so many of the other ones were so positive. I went once after work with a friend and while the service was nice enough (the older guy who waited on us was pretty attentive, but not overbearing) both my friend and I found it to be a rather surreal meal. We both ordered specials that the waiter described lovingly and very appetizingly, and I opted for a dish (ah, the name escapes me) with capers and assorted seafood including scallops. I believe my dining companion got chicken parmigiana. Salads for both of us. They were kind of anemic and the greens sliding towards being flabby, but the surreality started when the waiter asked us if we wanted fresh ground black pepper on them. He grinds the mill with great gusto, but it makes little noise and only a miniscule smattering of pepper dust comes out. It was rather "Emperor's New Clothes"-esque. Time passes... more time passes... entirely too much time passes. (Is there anyone in the kitchen? Oh, somebody just showed up back there. Was he taking a nap?) Finally signs of food preparation are seen and heard. We eventually get the food, and it looks okay, tho' we were both a bit underwhelmed by the size of the portions, but the whole thing just got absurd when we started eating and, after a few bites of our respective dishes, looked at each other and asked, almost in unison, "Does yours have any flavor?" The answer from both sides was an unequivocal "no". We tried the salt shaker on the table. Except nothing much seemed to come out of that, either. And I had a few more bites of mine and noticed that there wasn't a single caper nor scallop in it. I was too tired from an especially trying day at work to make a fuss about it, and we just finished off our dishes, but afterwards we remarked about how surreal it was that the food had this total void of flavor, and all the various associated weirdness that accompanied the experience. Can't recommend it on the food, but the waiter was endearing. A very odd meal.
(1)
Jessica K.

Absolutely fantastic! The service was great, all of our food choices were absolutely wonderful. The gnocchi was to die for. All ingredients were extremely fresh, and you could tell. We asked our waiter for wine recommendations and he did not disappoint. Highly recommend Mangia Tutti!
(5)
Alixandra N.

The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The food- AMAZING. I had the gnocchi gorgonzola... now considering a trip back to SF particularly to have another serving.
(5)
Caroline C.

3.5 stars I went to lunch here with the self proclaimed "Asian gang" from work the other day. We all ordered the same dish (how Asian of us?): orecchiette with asparagus, mushrooms, and sausage. Mine sans sausage (how non-Asian of me... I know, I know, how many vegetarian Koreans have you met? We're all about the kalbi/bulgogi! I am an anomaly...). I found my dish to be a bit salty and over seasoned. The taste of Italian parsley overpowered. BUT perhaps that was because the cook was compensating for the lack of sausage in my dish. It was also pretty salty for my taste, which gave me a headache afterward. BUT, it was still pretty good. I finished my plate. Enjoyed the bread and roasted garlic dip they provided. The rest of the "Asian gang" really liked their meat versions of the same dish. The service was nice. The food took a little long though, which was annoying, especially when you're hungry and with the Asian gang. I'd come back and try their other dishes, like the ravioli. Also, come a little before noon, to miss the lunch rush... Total per person: $15.00 with tax and tip
(3)
Daniela L.

My friend thinks the Italian food here is amazing. I don't. My friend is Chinese. I'm Italian. I win.
(2)
teri w.

Had the sausage and tube pasta with creamy tomato sauce it was good a little under seasoned i thought but good.
(3)
Ramya V.

What a cute little restaurant!! The BF and I went here for dinner this past weekend and were pleased :). Besides us there was one other couple but they left fairly quickly so we basically had the entire restaurant to ourselves! We started with the Caprese which was yummy as always. Their bread and olive-oil garlic dip was reaallyy good! I had the house special risotto and bf had the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara - both were delicious! Alongside our glasses of moscato we were quite content. Everyone in the restaurant was so friendly and even though we took our time eating, we weren't rushed one bit. We finished off the meal with an Afogato - white chocolate ice cream with espresso, chocolate, whipped cream and a hint of...sherry? something like that. Perfect ending to a fantastic meal :).
(4)
Andy G.

Solid Italian food made with fresh pasta. A bit soft and oily for my tastes, but very flavorful. From what we had, I'd recommend the ravioli. Prices were on the low end for a place with tablecloths in the area.
(3)
Mashimaro M.

The food was decent. But the long wait during one's lunch hour is something that I don't think I'd go through again. I hear it's common there. I hope the reason is becuase they are baking things fresh rather than doing something else experimentally with the food? I had their pasta dish which was okay but my friends had the pork chops and they loved it. I think I'll try that for a dinner sometime.
(4)
Lillian M.

I am a fan. Solid Italian food for good prices in the financial district. The only place I like to go for Italian in the FiDi. You know, it's better than some places in North Beach. I agree service/food is a bit slow, but I feel they make it fresh to order, therefore warrents the wait. Cabanara - very good (I don't order it b/c it's a heartattack in waiting), from what little of it I had and what everyone says when they have it Orrechetta - good. I came here for coffee and dessert with friends, not realizing they don't open from 3pm - 5pm, but they allowed us to eat here anyway. They were really nice about it, we weren't all that demanding though. But props for allowing us to have coffee and dessert when you're suppose to be closed.
(4)
Sandy L.

So Authentic. So Good. I was a little hesitant to go in only because this restaurant is not in North Beach where all of the other Italian restaurants in SF are and because its on the edge of Chinatown...i thought how good can this place be? VERY GOOD. My co-worker and I were very warmly greeted and we could tell that the restaurant was family run. The specials were deliciously described and we wanted to eat it ALL. We ended up ordering 3 appetizers and split a pasta entree. With 2 Diet Cokes, the total before tip was $44. Not bad. The bread with garlic, oil, herb dipping sauce was AMAZING. so we knew we were in for a treat! We split the bruchetta which was perfectly toasted and "garlicked" pieces of bread topped with nicely salty, herby, roasted tomatoes. YUM. I had the carpaccio which was beautifully arranged in a flower shape with a nice pile of argula and thinly sliced parmagian cheese on the middle. IT also had capers and a nice drizzling of olive oil. Delicious! The capers added a nice acid. The cheese and arugula gave the bite a nice bitter bite. My co-worker had the Mangia Tutti salad. I forgot to ask how it was. We split the sphagetti alla carbonara. It was my first experience with this dish and SO delicious!! I've been missing out all these years! The pasta was perfectly al dente and tasted fresh and homemade. The sauce was creamy and nicely cheesey/eggy. SO delicious! We are going back on Tuesday (today if Friday) when we are back in the area. We plan on trying the minestrone and the papardelle with meat sauce. I cant wait to go back.. in fact, i'd take my Italian brother in law here! affordable, authentic. You will not be disapppointed!
(5)
Nicole K.

Homemade everything. The service was completely appropriate to my wants and the food reminded me of my trips to Italy. We had the homemade duck ravioli and lasagna, both were fall off your chair delicious. The tiramisu similarly supreme and homemade. This restsurant is very unassuming. I think the location fools people into thinking it's outside the parameters of the 'Northbeach' italian experience. This would be a mistake. Do not underestimate this little secret.
(5)
Russell D.

The food was okay. I had the gnocchi, which came with with a heavy cream sauce (quasi alfredo but less thick). Not the greatest italian restaurant I've been to, but for the price, it's hard to beat in San Fran. The place was very quite. My coworker and I represented two of about 10 people in the place. Service was good, our waiter was very attentive. Good place for kids.
(3)
C.M. S.

This is a cute little Italian joint tucked on a side street between Chinatown and the Financial district.The Bruschetta is refreshing and delicious. You've gotta try the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese. It's made with great homemade wide fettuccine noodles. A comfort dish at its best.
(4)
Eve C.

A nice way to spend a Friday night. The service was attentive and very friendly. It is off the beaten road...a good place for groups to catch up. The food didn't blow your mind and the menu was pretty traditional but it was nice. All the pastas were good perfectly, just the right amount of chew and nicely flavored.
(4)
Amy K.

OVERALL:3.7 FOOD:4 SERVICE:4 AMBIANCE:3 VALUE:4 Made last-minute reservations for 4 on a Friday, and... it was dead as dinosaurs. Oof. Not a promising sign. But 30some Yelpers can't all be wrong, right? Food came out, and instant validation -- everything was delicious! Orecchiete ($13.95) was wonderfully rich with fennel sausage tender asparagus; Rigatoni ($13.95) w/ sausage & peas was completely different, and every bit as enjoyable...nice portions, too. Ambiance could use a few hits of espresso, but definitely some solid dining to be had.
(4)
Derek L.

I consider this to be a hidden gem within FiDi. It has an old-timey charm with classic Italian dishes. It's not overly swanky like Palio, but I'd say the food is just as good, if not better. There's just something about well-made Italian home cooking = Mangia Tutti. The owner is very welcoming and is always the best person to provide a recommendation. It's relatively quiet (but not creepily quiet) during lunch, so it's a perfect place for a lunch meeting. I recommend any of their gnocchi!!
(4)
Stephanie C.

Complimentary bread is kind of addicting actually... their bread is nothing special but it is really soft! They give two types of dipping sauce - one with olive oil and olives(?), and another tomato based sauce, and it was unlimited bread and sauce refill.. AWESOME! I ordered to Bolognese pasta, and it didn't disappoint! Perhaps it could've been a little bit more salty, but they did add two heaping spoons of parmesan into your plate after you were served.. The pasta was a perfect size portion, and nicely al dente. My friends who got the spaghetti and meatball dish also looked really, really good - there were three giant meatballs on there.. how can you not like that?!
(4)
William C.

Under whelming- the waitstaff was wonderful but the food was not. We literally were the only patrons in the restaurant. The bread was stale and the sauces were uninspired. We started with the antipasto plate- it sounded so much better than it was- unfortunately it was the best part of the meal. We each had a different entrÃ©e and of the three, they were all at best average. I had the chicken saltimbocca- the chicken breast was dry and over cooked topped with a huge portion of mozzarella cheese that overwhelmed the plate- the vegetables and starches on the plate seemed to be poached in olive oil and overall I could only eat about a quarter of the meal. Unfortunately, not what I had expected. Perhaps it was an off night- with that said, the ambiance was pleasant and the waitstaff was nice.
(2)
Austin W.

The food and service was excellent. However, it was way to warm to enjoy it. My entire group of friends were sweltering, and we skipped out on dessert simply because we could not stand another minute. I would recommend this resturant to a friend, but would mention there is no air circulation and suggest getting a table near the enterance.
(3)
Jared M.

I stumbled on this place when trying to find somewhere nice for a lunch. I was definitely not disappointed. The pre-meal bread was OK. I had the Bruschetta appetizer and really enjoyed that too. The salmon I ordered was cooked great and I also was good too. The only thing really keeping this from a 5 for me is the amount of time to get everything to eat. Almost went over my hour for my lunch break. I recommend!
(4)
Irma R.

A group of us came here for a co workers birthday lunch and it was delicious. I couldn't decide on what to get because everything on the menu looked delicious but I ordered the Fettuccine Scampi, the prawns were a good size but I only got 4. My friend ordered the Guazzetto, and I wish I would have gotten that one instead. Although mine was good, the Guazzetto had a creamy sauce, which is the kind i like. The service was very good, they were friendly and checked on us a few times. I would love to come back. It's a little on the pricey side but you won't leave disappointed.
(4)
Sarah H.

My visit to Mangia Tutti was more of a decision influenced by PMS cravings than a love for Italian food. That may be TMI, but it's the truth. I couldn't understand the bad reviews about the service until the end. A man, who hadn't been serving me, saw that I had my credit card out to pay and he tried to swipe it out of my hand. How rude is that?! I pulled it away from him and towards me, and he, said, "I just want to help him!" in an angry/annoyed tone of voice, and then he reached for it again. That is fine to help my waiter, but bring me the bill first! Never in my life . . . So, he went to get the check and angrily dropped it at my table. Yikes, bad vibes! The food was okay. I'm not a big fan of Italian food or rather, Americanized Italian food, but I saw the restaurant in my recent wanderings, looked up their website, and saw the Gnocci. For some reason gnocci drowned in cheese sauce is just what the doctor ordered today. It was good; however, way too salty for me. I will probably blow up like a balloon, lol. The complimentary bread and sauces were nice. I had the Italian Sangiovese wine, which went down quite nicely. I normally avoid both wheat and sugar, but damn those cravings, they forced me to get some chocolate gelato -- nice, but not the nicest I've had. Sorry, that's a lot of "nice's." The servers were friendly and helpful, but not professional/first class. I appreciate their effort though. At least they smiled! Would I come back to Mangia Tutti? Probably not. Would I recommend this place? Probably not.
(3)
Stephanie B.

This was probably one of the best Italian food that I have ever had outside of Italy. We had planned on going to a high scale Irish pub and when we got there, they said that they were booked until 9pm, and it was only 7pm. So, we decided to get on our phones and search for another place for dinner. We found Mangia Tutti. It had good reviews and a good rating so we decided to walk the few blocks to get to the restaurant. We walked in and there was only 1 other couple in the place, I thought for sure this was a bad sign and wanted to leave. But, when we walked in the staff was so nice and welcoming so we went in and sat down. We opened the menu to find no pizza on the menu, my boyfriend wanted pizza for dinner. But, what we found was authentic Italian dishes. This was to good to be true given that there was no one in the place. We ordered caprese salad and bruschetta as appetizers. Wow, amazing! I wanted wine and asked to taste the Cab that was sold by the glass, our waiter suggested the Cab from Passo Robles instead and he was right, this was so much better. We had the spaghetti carbonara for our first course and it was absolutely amazing. Not heavy like the carbonara that you get normally. It was so flavorful and light and delicious. The second course that we ordered was the meatballs for my boyfriend and I ordered the Saltimboca. Both were prefect. My Saltimboca was in a light lemon wine sauce w veggies. It was so delicious. The chicken was cooked prefect. The meatballs were delicious as well. This is definitely a hidden gem. The service was prefect and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. You won't regret it!
(5)
Anya C.

Homemade pasta was great. Source for bread was good, too. Service was good. Devore is a bit outdated but food was good.
(4)
Brian H.

Had the bruschetta (great), the spinach ravioli (tasty), and the gnocchi Gorgonzola (AMAZING), best I've ever had.
(5)
Janice O.

This restaurant is a little hidden gem. Though if more people knew about it, I probably wouldn't be able to get a table during lunch. If you are looking for an authentic Italian meal, this is the place to come. You can never go wrong with any of the menu options. And the dessert is great too. I ordered pork chops while my friends ordered pasta - we all loved our meals. The wait staff is great, and you don't feel rushed. This is also a nice place for groups.
(5)
Marian M.

I thought that It was going to be a good restaurant. I ordered gnocchi, and it was black (I know it was like this because they were made with potato). There are several restaurant around the city, think about it. Don't choose this one..
(1)
Rachel J.

A wonderful respite from the noisy Italian restaurants of North Beach! Mangia Tutti's is a little off the beaten paths near Chinatown and North Beach, and my parents and I only found this after googling for "quiet restaurant San Francisco," but it was worth the detour. Service was just the right amount of attentive, the menu was full of reliable Italian stand-by's, and the ambience, while not exactly charming or hip, was exactly what we needed! Quiet, with not a lot of loud music or tightly packed tables or seating right next to the kitchen. This place isn't going to set the world on fire, but it's a great option if you're feeding an older crowd who isn't into trendy dining or wants to enjoy a nice conversation with dinner. Can't speak to the wine list as we don't drink, but I ordered the spinach ravioli, my mom ordered the chicken breast with prosciutto in marsala sauce, and my dad ordered fusilli with chicken and pesto, and we were all pleased with our meals and portion sizes. Thanks Mangia Tutti's- you made our night!
(4)
Kristen T.

Honestly, this place is everything. Went with some friends and we weren't really expecting much. The place was practically empty when we went (6:30 on a Monday), and the decor was pretty humble, but dang was this a good place to eat. I got the rigatoni with italian sausage and peas. It was the closest thing to a home cooked meal from my mom as they come. Like, it genuinely felt like a homemade meal, it was so good and had so much flavor. Everyone enjoyed their meals, the bread was fresh and soft, our server was attentive and nice. I can't wait to go back, it was such good food for such a reasonable price.
(5)
Danube V.

This place has great service, great portions, great food. Had the rigatoni, scimbotta, and budino. Really loved the rigatoni and budino. Their wine selections not bad either. The decor is very homely and comforting, and not too crowded. I want to come back and try more!
(5)
Jennifer M.

Came here for a friend's wedding reception dinner (they did a casual city hall wedding earlier in the day). It's kind of a weird location, and it's a little bit of a hole in the wall, meaning it doesn't feel particularly fancy or upscale, but what it lacked in atmosphere it made up for in service and food. the wait staff was incredibly nice, and handled our large group very well. and the good was very solid, but the real star of the night was the gnocchi in cream sauce, perfect texture/density, not too heavy not too light, and the sauce was outstanding. Definitely worth a try!
(4)
Anastasia H.

To be clear, we did not get to try any of their food. We met friends here for Christmas dinner and were chewed out by the irascible staff for borrowing two stools while we waited for someone to bring us extra chairs (over 20 minutes). Despite our protests, our sincere claims that we didn't intend to block the aisle, the waitstaff continually berated us. As much as we apologized, the waitstaff would not be appeased and we left, hungry and disappointed. Our friends that secured seats before we got there stayed and we walked down the street to a friendlier place. It was a sincerely bizarre experience where I was talked over numerous times and felt very uncomfortable trying to stay even though there were several tables we could have been moved to. In the meantime our friends who did get to eat waiting over 30 minutes to get their bottle of wine and they ran out of dessert prior to serving their table even though they were forced to order the prix fixe menu. Needless to say, I will never be trying their food.
(1)
Adamme K.

Food was just ok, I wouldn't want it again, plus it was expensive.
(2)
Lori T.

Delicious food and wonderfully run family business. Come in expecting a casually time dinner and not one of those run in to grab a bite sort of places. Meatballs over pasta was exceptional & Rigatoni was also a hit for us.
(4)
Jen D.

I was taking a friend out for her birthday and I chose Mangia Tutti as (1) I was looking for an Italian restaurant within walking distance of Punchline Comedy Club and (2) I was looking for something away from the overpriced, touristy North Beach area. Walked in here at 730PM on a Saturday night and the place was near empty, with only a few scattered tables. Our waiter was attentive and courteous. Water was poured immediately and a plate of bread was delivered. We had starters of a Caesar salad and the bruschetta, and for entrees, my friend ordered the GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA and I ordered the ORECCHIETTE. The entrees themselves were good - solid, delicious Italian food. I have to say it was the the bruschetta I most enjoyed - really fresh, juicy tomatoes and perfect flavoring. Very reasonably priced. Entrees less than $20/each. Total tab with two apps, two entres, and two glasses of wine with tax under $70. You won't find that in North Beach! No complaints about the service, food, or atmosphere. It's a bit in the middle of nowhere, though. I almost feel sorry for them as it's not located somewhere that probably sees a massive amount of foot traffic. (Maybe they are busier during work hours, as they are located in the Financial District?) All in all a good experience.
(4)
Xinling O.

This is our first time here. The food here are amazing. I ordered Filetto Di Maiale, and my husband ordered Fetuccine Agli Scampi. We both loved them.
(5)
Lila R.

I almost past this place up because of its nondescript demeanor and poor location (well, poor location in my opinion). It was one of the very few places open on Labor Day so i decided we should give it a try for a lack of more options... boy am I glad I ended up there. Yes, like other raters, my expectations were low -for reasons already mentioned- but ahh... what a delightful surprise. The food is great!! I have been searching with good pappardelle and here i found it! I am coming from falling in love with pappardelle in Italy, so my expectations are quite high. And the orecchiette? Delish! We walked in -the place was pretty slow- and ordered to go. The service was fast and they were very nice. My only complaint: the food is a lil' too pricey for my taste (especially given that is was lunch time). But once i started eating, i didn't regret paying what i did. Totally worth it! I can't wait to be back in the FiDi to get me some more. Nom nom nom... Thanks Mangia Tutti (BTW: not the greatest name either... just sayin').
(4)
Kevin W.

Manga Manga Manga! Very classic style Italian food, ambiance, tastefully decorated with old Italian charm. Ordered the Carbonara for lunch very fresh pasta, tastes home made, and the cream and pancetta were also fresh. MMMM --- so delicious - I love Carbonara and this the best I've ever had. Moderate price for lunch in the financial district. Service was very attentive, and I never had to fill my own glass which was also such a nice touch which you get only at 5 star restaurants. Whenever I am in the area again, I definitely will be dropping in for lunch or dinner.
(4)
Lana C.

I came for a work lunch and had the pomodoro and added chicken. It was pretty tasty. The lunch prices are reasonable, and the food is fresh and good. The staff is SUPER friendly and has a nice authentic feel. I would come back for lunch... :)
(4)
Stacey C.

Yummm, the food here is great and the host is adorable too. He either doesn't always know what I say or he thinks it is just better to pretend he doesn't...not sure. Either way he is adorable. I have had quite a few things on the menu...the papparella bolognese is amazing, but once it was too salty. But the other 3 or 4 times I have had it, it has kicked italian butt! I have had the orrecchiette, and gnocchi too and loved them both. My colleagues are mostly veggies so they stick with the gnocchi and the arriabata pasta and spinach ravioli. All are yummy. It is never overly crowded but always busy. Good place to eat and talk. The service is always really great and attentive. And the prices seem moderate to me. Classic italian experience. Better than a lot of places in North Beach. And a staff who remember you and are easy to love!
(4)
Samantha M.

This was a very nice place for Italian food. The staff here is 100% Italian, you can tell from their accents! The food is fresh and delicious, though portions run on the small side (more European instead of North American style portions!) During lunch the place fills very quickly and there was one server serving about 10 or so tables which made ordering and getting the bill kind of slow. However the food here more than makes up for it. I had salmon ravioli (The special of the day) and it was amazing, seasoned to perfection! I would love to return here for dinner to see what amazing flavors and tastes I will discover then!
(4)
Richard N.

Still great. Took my girlfriends mother here because we kept raving on and on about how good it was and the staff came through again. The pasta was hot and perfectly cooked, guazetto and cabonara was gettin work done! What I really like about here is the olive oil with roasted garlic inside, its crazy good. So far I have been here three times and it gets better each time. Try it out if you want some good rustic italian food.
(5)
Matt G.

Where are all the people????? I walked in on Wednesday night around 730p and there was ONE other table there. I always worry about the poor people working there when there is no business. Anyway, I digress. I had the Spinach Salad with the Shrimp to start. Was excellent and had the right amount of dressing. Three nice grilled shrimp and a disc of goat cheese. Rigatoni had a little too much cheese and cream in the sauce and the portion could have been a little larger. No ambiance at all... needs some music going or something. Worth a visit, but maybe not to go out of my way again.
(3)
Catherine U.

How can Italian food be so light and so rich and satisfying at the same time? Just marvelous fare. Friendly, accommodating waiter. Very professional. A great lunch experience. I've been twice. First time, I ordered the Spinach Ravioli which was awesome. Second visit, I ordered one of the specials of the day: 'Fruit of the Sea'. Mussels, shrimp and salmon over fettuccine. To-die-for delicious! Close to financial district.
(5)
Tim R.

It's great to find an open-for-lunch, reasonably-priced Italian ristorante downtown that actually has great food. The gnocchi was sublime, the spinach was cooked perfectly and the atmosphere was charming. We'll be back.
(4)
Robert G.

Count me in as a fan. stopped in tonight with a lady friend to check what a business friend had told me is one of the best kept secrets in the City for great authentic Italian food. I had the Orichiette and my date had the Ravioli Spinach. I additionally had the sword fish which was exceptional. Great straight forward food. Nice selection of both Italian and California wines. All was good, great service and prompt delivery of food and follow service. All was good except for a delay on getting my bill as the restaurant was struggling to deal with rather difficult noisy group of young people, most of which had forgotten that you get more respect from people by talking rather than being condescending and being argumentative. The restaurant staff did there best to get through it. i will certainly go back. Tutto Bene.
(4)
Gourmet Princessa L.

We were introduced to Mangia Tutti by our friend who is an Italian snob and rightfully so as he grew up in Rome and have tasted the authentic cuisine from the motherland. Naturally, he is very picky about his Italian cuisine particularly his mother was Sicilian, which many would argue that the Sicilians are not Italians, but that's not in this review. My point is this fella knows good Italian food and if he loves Mangia Tutti, who am I to disagree? Mangia Tutti has been our staple Italian restaurant in the city. The restaurant owner and executive chef is an El Salvadorian who lived in Italy for years and traveled around the country. He speaks Italian fluently and honed his Italian culinary skills in Italy. So the food you get here is as close to the real thing as you can get in Italy without the air traveling. The restaurant is a trattoria style establishment with a casual dining atmosphere resembling of someone's dining room at home. It is not to be mistaken for a high-end Italian restaurant. You go to Mangia Tutti for delicious, authentic Italian food and to socialize with your friends and sometimes with the friendly staff at the restaurant. Here are a few dishes we love that the restaurant does very well: 1. Pasta with Bologna sauce - I know you may think that this is a simple dish that all of us at home had cracked open a jar of pasta sauce and made it for dinner, but Mangia Tutti's bologna sauce is made from scratch and the pot of sauce that are simmered for hours to allow for all the flavors from the ingredients to commingle and what you get is creamy, rich and hearty sauce just like an Italian ma-ma would make. 2. Gnocchi - Homemade right there at the restaurant that I had an opportunity to watch the owner made it by hand. The gnocchis are light, fluffy and you can taste the flavor of the potatoes which is the main ingredient. 3. Veal Milanese - Slices of veal pounded thinly, breaded and fried to golden brown served with the most flavorful reduction sauce and a side of sautÃ©ed mixed seasonal vegetables. Trust me when I say this, one order is not enough to share. (see picture) 4. Chicken Saltimbocca - chicken pieces that are wrapped with prosciutto (Italian cured ham) and grilled to crispy on the outside and the chicken is still moist and tender on the inside. Top with a slice of melted mozzarella cheese and oven baked potatoes and a ladle of sauce, it is both hearty, flavorful and lick the plate delicious. If you find yourself salivating at the dishes described above and considering going to Mangia Tutti for dinner tonight, you already have something in mind to try. There are so many dishes that I have yet to review, but I will share them with you in the near future. Such a great restaurant in the Financial District, a real gem in the city, one review simply can't do it justice. Bon Appetito!
(5)
Leslie K.

We just happened upon this Italian restaurant when looking for something close to the Eureka Theater. We were there at 5:00 on a Saturday night so we got lots of close attention. Everything the four of us had was delicious. A good Chianti, salad, polenta, Minestrone soup, spinach side dish for appetizers to start with. I had gnocchi with a marinara sauce that was just wonderful. My partner had a thick pasta with shrimp; friends had the vegetarian ravioli and fettuccine with salmon. We cleaned the plates, not a morsel left. What can I say? We'll be back.
(5)
Mark M.

Duck ravioli is a nice blend of basil and sundried tomatoes, the duck is not overwhelming. Great service.
(4)
steve a.

We got to the hotel after a long drive and just wanted to get some good food, without a lot of walking. Doing a quick yelp search for the 2-block proximity of the Hilton, we saw Mangia Tutti. Made reservations for 8pm and we're all set. Arrived about 7:30pm as we got quicker than we planned. The place was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday evening. I guess I can kind of understand this as the Financial District isn't too full of evening walkers/shoppers as in other adjacent areas. Got seated and it started to fill up a little over the course of our meal. We started with bruschetta and a small salad. Both came out very quickly and it seemed that the bruschetta had been kicking it in the fridge until we ordered... tomatoes and parmesan were a bit colder than we preferred. On to the main course... duck ravioli for me and gnocchi for the lady. Both were very outstanding! I'm not a connoisseur of Italian food, but both were perfect. We shared a chocolate souffle for dessert... one side of it was perfectly cooked and the other seemed like it was still a bit cold. Overall, it was worth the short walk from the hotel, and the price paid. Having the restaurant not be at capacity was nice for us too... as we were able to have a conversation and not feel rushed out the door.
(4)
David U.

Yelp helped us find this charming restaurant. Dinner for our family of four which includes two skeptical teenagers. The food won everyone over with the first bite - Authentic, fresh, delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive in a quiet way that was refreshing. Enjoyed hearing the staff speaking Italian.
(5)
Catherine M.

I found this restaurant from yelp. Had a delicious lunch! We ordered carbonara, raviolis, and the most AMAZING gnocchi's ever! My Nonni made her own gnocchi's. These were so soft and light! We are definitely coming back! I walked out wishing we could go for dinner tonight! This is comfort food for sure! The staff are warm people. Fabulous service and with very comfortable atmosphere. GO!
(5)
Ann L.

The restaurant food is very average. The sauces in the pasta were closer to olive garden totally not worth the price.
(2)
Petri Y.

I RARELY give 5 stars but friends of friends turned us onto this place a while ago and it is delicious and really authentic italian food. The servers here are very nice and attentive, and the food is OUTSTANDING. Everything on the menu is good from all the pastas, the roasted chicken (my favorite) to the polenta appetizer (AWESOME) to the bruschetta and the amazing olive oil. Prices are extremely reasonable and they make their own homemade desserts and the tiramisu which is to die for. Very authentic and a must try. Its sort of off the beaten path, on the outskirts of embarcadero area on Clay. Not much foot traffic here but you must go now!
(5)
Melissa C.

The food was incredible. If you are indecisive, get the gnocchi!
(4)
Amanda M.

Good, solid, Italian food. We went here because we were unable to get into R&G (which turned out to be a good thing, see my review on R&G) and this is just around the corner. The atmosphere was classic italian ristorante with none of the pretension of upscale joints. The food was delicious - a tip though: the creamy tomato sauce with some hot pepper flakes is probably more flavorful than the arrabiata sauce, though both are delicious. The servers are amusingly italianate with either an affected or real flirtatious streak. And the molten chocolate cake? Um, awesome.
(4)
Gaurav T.

Good authentic Italian food.......wish they had much better service...that is reason for 4 star and not 5 star....... Server forgot my order twice and had to be reminded......... But fantastic Italian food no doubt about it...
(4)
Chris D.

I wouldn't normally recommend Italian food because it tends to all be the same, but this is a great find. Creative, delicious food with spot-on service.
(5)
steve b.

We popped in here last night after an hour of slumming on Yelp looking for a place that would please the entire family. Based on Yelpers' reviews I thought the family would enjoy it here. I made a reservation through open table and put in the comments that we were celebrating a 16-yr old birthday. We arrived at 6:30, 30 minutes early but no worries the place was largely empty. Sometimes I worry that there's something I don't know if it's empty but I attributed it to the early hour (and I was right). The friendly staff (and owner too I believe) greeted us upon arrival and also knew we were celebrating a brithday (good sign... they read the comments in the reservation). We had a nice table by the window and had water, bread and oil as soon as we sat down. We had a charming young lady serving us, here from Russia for just a year or so. She was really sweet and made sure everything was ok with the food, drink, etc... We had a few drinks and asarted with the antipasti plate of assorted munchies and then ordered dinner. The roundup was: ribeye steak, fettucinne and tiger prawns, homemade lasanga (special), spaghetti and butter (for the youngest) and me (ravioli stuffed with duck breast etc...). Food was great! Served hot and timely. Everything was very tasty, not overloaded with salt, etc.... The only down side, albeit very small, was that my wife's ice tea wasn't very good. She's a bit of a connoiseur when it comes to ice tea so the tea has to be pretty darn good. Anyway it's a minor blemish on a very nice meal. The style is very "European" to me. By that I mean we were never rushed... the portions weren't overwhelming... service was attentive but never pushy... We could have just sat there all night and they would have never brought the check until i said we were ready. That style of service is so rare to find in the USA. Overall we had a very nice time. They even surprised our daughter with a complementary slice of tiramisu (very good by the way) and sang happy birthday in Italian. We enjoyed our time here very much and you will to if you are looking for a casual easy-going establishment.
(4)
Katie T.

Good Italian food. I think people are affected by it's quiet location on the financial district but this is, a good Italian restaurant in the city. Family owned. Quiet. Red bricked walls. White table cloths. Great price. What they lack in marketing they make up in food quality. I hope some real foodies and yelpers visit this space.
(4)
Brant C.

I'm visiting from LA, and this restaurant was right around the corner from the Omni hotel, were I'm staying. I had the Insalata Mangia Tutti and the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese. The salad was very good, and the pappardelle was amazing. The noodles were fresh and the sauce was perfect!. If I lived nearby I'd eat here every week. A great find.
(5)
Joe L.

The Gnocci was pretty decent. Everything else that we tried (bread, antipasti platter, bolognese) was not very good. I won't be returning.
(2)
Peter C.

Came here with my wife last Saturday after we checked into the Hilton. Wanted to try Italian since we'll probably be eating nothing but Chinese food the next two days since we were right in Chinatown. My wife enjoyed the duck ravioli and I had the carbonara which was rich and creamy. Both dishes were under $20 and very filling so dinner was pretty inexpensive. We finished off with some dark chocolate gelato which was very good. The service was also attentive and courteous.
(3)
rongrong z.

Nice Italian food. The service is good, with good price.
(3)
Chris T.

Mangia Tutti is a solid: delicious food, friendly service, and generous portions. A great option for those looking for a quick dinner near the (dinnertime) restaurant-starved Embarcadero Center. The service was a bit slow and the restaurant was fairly empty on a Wednesday night; the interior was clean but not pristine. Now the fun part: My wife and I split the a generous serving of minestrone soup to kick off the meal. The vegetable broth was flavorful and not overpoweringly "tomatoey"; it came with lots of vegetables, just the way we like it. (The complimentary bread with garlic and olive oil was OK, but unremarkable.) The orecchiette with sausage, asparagus, and mixed mushrooms was delicious, though a bit oily. The asparagus, mushrooms, and parsley complemented the healthy serving of rustic and savory sausage. The pappardelle al scampi (homemade pasta with prawn, arugula, garlic, tomatoes, basil) was tasty, too. The thick noodles were fresh and tender and the simple sauce featured fresh tomatoes and herbs. I'm puzzled by the lackluster reviews. When I go to a mid-priced Italian restaurant like Mangia Tutti, I adjust my expectations accordingly. I don't expect Acquerello food or service, I'm just looking for tasty food at reasonable prices. That's exactly what we got.
(4)
Vanessa R.

We visited Mangia Tutti this past week for Seamus H's surprise birthday party. There was some convention going on and all the streets were blocked off, which left our party of 11 alone in the restaurant. Here are the highlights: -GREAT service, Antonio and Co. had everything covered for us, including comped wine and grappa and we never so much had to ask for more bread or water -Food was delicious! I had Fettuccine al Scampi and sampled the Orecchiette. Carpaccio and Bruschetta were also noteworthy. -Price was right! Our bill for 11 was under $500, including multiple appetizers and our one friend who wanted 2 entrees. -Our party got started a bit late and even though we were alone in the restaurant and I think they may have wanted to close up, we were never rushed or subjected to that awful "ARE YOU DONE YET?" glare from staff It's definitely a causal setting with a great, although hidden location, good food and wallet friendly prices.
(5)
Luzy C.

There were thirteen people in our group. Although the food was good, it was not spectacular as I had expected based on all the Yelp reviews. It was overpriced for the quality of food. In addition to this, their bathroom was dirty. The service was very good, though. The waiters were very nice. With so many restaurants in the City, we probably won't be back.
(3)
Marlon L.

Jean Paulo was very friendly. We ordered the Swordfish special and the duck ravioli. The swordfish was very moist and melted in your mouth. The duck ravioli was light and flavorful. We had the chocolate soufflÃ© for desert. Everything was excellent!
(5)
Alex C.

Good food, better service. Get the house special, it's huge.
(4)
Laura B.

FANTASTIC!! My husband, 15 year old daughter & I found this through Yelp & loved it. The food was great, the service was warm and prompt. We even got desert because our entrÃ©es were so good. I am Italian-American, my grandparents owned an Italian restaurant & deli. I grew up surrounded by great Italian cooks so I know good Italian food when I try it. Very casual atmosphere which was great for our family.
(5)
Lindsey G.

Tucked away in Chinatown, it's a wonderful authentic Italian experience, excellent service and wonderfully fresh well seasoned food. Insalata tutti and the gnocchi gorganzola were prepared to order and very tasty. The gnocchi were hot and savory without being greasy. Staff were helpful and good chianti at $9 a glass was wonderful complement to a very satisfying meal in a comfortable environment. Been there three times and it's consistently good. Molto contento!
(5)
Ketan D.

Great low key place for lunch. They have a really nice, fresh tomato sauce with their pastas - theire ravioli is fresh and very tasty. Good wine selection. Fairly quiet, good attentive, fast service.
(4)
Us And J.

Looking in the neighborhood for a non-Chinese restaurant and discovered Mangia Tutti...and am I glad I did! Made a Friday night reservation which, unfortunately, was not necessary. I say unfortunately because this place should be packed!!! Went with a friend and we decided to course our menu and split everything. We told them we were in no hurry and they took that to heart. We found a beautiful bottle of Barbera on the menu for $40 - score! Ok, here's what we had: Antipasti for Two - two lovely slices of heirloom tomato topped with creamy, fresh mozzarella, fruity olive oil & fresh basil; two crunch bruschetta topped with the "standard" tomato-basil relish and a lovely piece of salty shaved parmesan; 10-12 slices of salami & prosciutto; a hand full of briny olives and freshly grilled eggplant & zucchini. This would have been plenty for 3 (or 4 if you're generous!) Pasta Carbonara - my guilty pleasure and this was well worth it! Salty, creamy, saucy & r-i-c-h! I wanted to lick the plate for every bit of goodness I could eek out of it! Veal Milanese - perfectly cooked, crispy breaded veal cutlets sauced sparingly (my friend could have used more sauce) served with an amazing size of sauteed spinach with pine nuts & currents Chocolate souffle - more like a molten chocolate cake but wonderful nonetheless. Crispy on the outside, creamy & warm on the inside served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream plopped in the middle. Overall not a miss during our meal. All of that, including the wine $100 & change - LOVE IT!!! My friend summed it up - if they redecorated, because it is rather nondescript - they could be one of the hottest restaurants in town! Oh, the service A++++++ GO, GO, GO - you won't regret it!
(4)
Famela O.

I've passed by this place for years and never bothered to try it. Well last week, I decided to see what this place is about. MOLTO DELIZIOSO! I can't believe I waited this long to try this place. Everything that I've tried so far in the menu has been very excellent. If there weren't other people around, I'll be licking my plate clean. I came back yesterday and will be back on Monday!
(5)
Yoko S.

The food was quite good, not too packed, friendly and fast service. We are 5 women, ordered a couple of appetizers, 1 side dish and 3 pasta's and got full. Suitable for nice lunch where you can have a decent conversation without shouting.
(4)
jessy s.

Found this little gem during a recent trip to San Fran. Lovely wait staff who were attentive but not over bearing. What was even better was that when they found out that I have an upcoming trip to Italy they all began teaching me Italian and thankfully correcting my horrid pronunciation. The food was very nice. Good chewy bread served with roasted garlic and olive oil. The pasta was the perfect al dente and not drowning in sauce. The bolgnese was hearty and very pleasing. There was also a nice choice of Italian wines and the wait staff is able to assist in making an informed decision on lesser known grapes. Overall a very good experience with no complaints!
(5)
Ed U.

I forget to remember, but I remember to forget.... This is where the suits go for a middling, mid-priced Italiano lunch in the outer fringe of the FiDi. Palio D'Asti is more of a scene, but this place is on the mellow side. Even though the service is friendly and they're even open for dinner, Mangia Tutti is the type of place that's like how Kirsten Dunst described herself in "Elizabethtown..."I'm impossible to forget, but I'm hard to remember." Part of the reason I can't seem to get traction on a memory of this place is that I always seem to be in the company of co-workers, and I am a dreadful small-talker. As I attempt with little success to think of the politically correct thing to say, I'll notice I've eaten my lunch in three bites. That's what happened today when I ordered the $12.95 Ravioli di Anatra, big raviolis with duck inside and covered in a tomato sauce. It was pretty good from what I recall, but honestly, it's left my short-term memory already. Maybe I should try this place after work with friends and see if my experience changes much. Oh maybe not. Too many good Italian places elsewhere when you need to escape the corporate dungeon. Y'see, it's on that isolated block of Clay between Kearny and Montgomery that nobody walks down in the evening. FOOD - 3 stars...not bad, not offensive, just not memorable AMBIANCE - 3 stars...bland-looking with a weird teal trim on the doorways SERVICE - 4 stars...very friendly and a little too talkative TOTAL - 3 stars...good enough for co-workers but take your friends somewhere else
(3)
Bevin H.

We shared family style so we could taste various dishes. We started with a tasty Bruschetta, toasted bread topped with tomatoes, parmesan cheese and basil. We also shared three main courses (my definition) Ravioli Di Anatra, homemade roasted duck raviolis in a sundried tomatoes, pine nuts and basil sauce (good) Scaloppine Alla Milanese pan fried breaded veal cutlet served on a bed of sautÃ©ed spinach, pine nuts and raisins (very good) and Appardelle Bolognese, homemade Fettuccini pasta in Roma tomato beef Ragu' (excellent). We were a party of seven and there was one other couple in the entire restaurant. Maybe it's the location. You have to admit, if you go to North Beach which is a few blocks away, your flooded with many Italian options. This place has a good solid food and is a nice place to dine, but I'm not sure if you would go back. It just didn't have the energy. Unfortunately for Mangia Tutti, there is just too many great dining options in San Francisco. Put this place in any other city, it would be a hit.
(3)
Shelley W.

I ordered a dish with roast duck in it. It's good, but I had better. What put me off was the service, maybe we were just there at a wrong time, but the waiter didn't really do a good job at listening on simple requests like giving us a box to go (we had to ask twice), and putting something in the box. Oh well. Overall, if I ignore the service, I say the food is great! It's filling.
(4)
Tom C.

This review rates a dinner our team of about thirty-five had at Mangia Tutti recently and it's noted that serving a party that large can create difficulties that serving a table of two does not. However some of the issues would impact either table, small or large. The first of these is that they were out of three entrees out of a total of about ten, including meatballs which, for an Italian place, should really be a sin. The bigger sin is that they ran out before 7:00 PM which is when we began ordering. Not a good start. The second issue was just how long it took every course to come out and how sporadically they came out. Half would come out, then 5-10 minutes then a few more, then 5-10 minutes, a few more. You get the picture. Five of us waited on entree's for almost 20 minutes after the first ones hit the table. The food itself was probably worth three stars once it arrived but three stars in San Francisco is like one - two in a normal restaurant city. "Meh. I've experienced better." truly does sum this one up.
(2)
Parul T.

Absolutely love this place! My husband and I first tried out this restaurant on New Year's Eve 2012. I am a huge fan of their Gnocchi in Black Truffle and Gorgonzola Sauce (Don't know the exact dish name). The ambience is beautiful, the staff is really sweet and the food is just perfect. A must go!!!
(5)
Patrick R.

Excellent service and food. Had a party of 18 people and they were very accommodating. The two chefs in the kitchen worked tirelessly to make sure all the food came out at once...it was amazing considering the restaurant was full also. No complaints on the food from anyone at the party. The duck ravioli was amazing. Great job everyone..we will return to this fabulous place.
(5)
Simona H.

We were three adults and two kids and we ordered beef, pork and chicken and all of them were exceptional.
(5)
Linda L.

Relatively empty on a Friday night, we were seated immediately for dinner. Service is pretty nice, staff is friendly. Menu is pretty simple, which raised the bar for me since to me that means they must make the limited number of dishes well! We ordered the: Rigatoni Bolognese - nothing to complain about, very tasty. Fettuccine with prawns - this was done in a white wine and garlic sauce, had four large shrimp. Halfway through I wished there was a little more sauce as my noodles were starting to dry out and bunch together. Overall good though. As a small side note (to myself) both of us did feel a little sick later in the night but neither are sure if it was from dinner. :(
(4)
Mark C.

Great food! Everything was delicious. Lunch is a wonderful time to come. And they were able to accommodate a reservation for 8!
(5)
Lindsey L.

Everything here is fresh, authentic, from the food to the atmosphere. Small little place that we found by accident and I actually feel like I'm in Italy! The service is great and the food is even better! My favorite dish by far was the fresh swordfish with basil, tomatoes and garlic! the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly! The home made meatballs are fantastic!!! The melt on to your fork and in your mouth. You have the option of the meatballs over spaghettini vegetables or polenta. We also had the carbonara and you know it is good when my dad (who doesn't like cream pasta at all) is finishing the entire plate! To say the least the carbonara was fantastic and a bowl of heaven. Overall a fantastic meal and a little gem in the heart of Chinatown! I highly recommend it!
(5)
Ashley C.

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the US. It really made me feel like I was in Italy. Came here a few months ago with a friend and had delightful service and really good food! Try it out if you want a little piece of Italy. Will definitely be coming back!
(5)
Jeff F.

Very good hole in the wall type place with a old school Italian feel to it! Great food, with healthy selections.
(4)
Vivian W.

Friend took me here for lunch and I was really pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Good traditional Italian fare. We had arugula with grilled shrimp, orechiette with Italian sausage, asparagus and mushrooms, duck ravioli in sundried tomato, basil sauce with pine nuts, and sautÃ©ed spinach with pine nuts and olive oil. I had food coma afterwards so maybe not so good for a weekday lunch, but it was good food, and the service was friendly. Apparently it's run by the couple that served us. In a bit of a random location with a somewhat cheesy sign out front half hidden by the awning, but felt like a hidden gem! Not at all busy.
(4)
Nikki O.

Went here last night with my love for the prix fixed (sp?) Valentine's dinner. We had an amazing time. Service was great; food was heavenly. Would definitely come again!
(5)
Elaine Y.

Came here with a group of friends tonight and broke my first rule immediately walking in. We were the first people inside...in fact, by the time we left two and a half hours later, there had only been 2 other tables that had been turned over. I typically never enter an empty restaurant. Upon seating, sliced baguettes were delivered along 2 dips: tomato/parmesan and olive oil/balsamic. Both dips were equally tasty, however the bread was far from fresh. The crust was hard and it also wasn't warmed...somewhat disappointing to say the least. As for the main course, I opted for the duck ravioli. Again I was a tad disappointed. Grinding the duck into a fine paste filling was less than optimal. If the menu didn't state duck, I definitely would not have guessed that it was. I would have much preferred shredded duck. On the bright side though, the tomato sauce that accompanied the dish was very flavorful. The big kicker of the night was that we were asked to leave for lack of tips which to our defense was definitely a miscalculation. Looking back, I see how a mistake could have been made since we paid with a variety of cards and some cash...but we weren't even given the chance to rectify the situation.
(2)
Chris L.

I really picked the wrong night to have date night here. It was completely ruined by the obnoxiously loud, drunk, and classless party of 10+ that turned this little Italian restaurant into a bar. They were shouting at the top of their lungs, one guy kept chanting "shots shots shots shots," while another girl who was clearly drunk and had one of those high pitched voices that pierce your ear drums was shouting "BULL SHIT!! THAT'S BULLSHIT!!" That was just what I remember before I tried to block them out and keep from having an aneurism. I'm not sure if this is a family run business or what, but the service was not spectacular either. Our waiter didn't really say much. No welcome, tonight's specials are, let me repeat your order, thank you. Just "Would you like something to drink? Are you ready to order?" and then walks away. A lady then comes by after we were done with our appetizers and asks if we were done, to which we responded yes, and she offers us dessert before our main course comes. The food was actually not bad. We had the carpaccio, bruschetta, gnocchi, duck ravioli, and tiramisu. The carpaccio, bruschetta, and tiramisu were good! The duck ravioli was a little watery, but acceptable. The gnocchi was just...gnocchi. It was good, but I should have realized that I need more vegetables or protein in a dish than just starch. Oh well. That was my fault.
(3)
Jenn L.

Everything was absolutely amazing and I've not had a better meal anywhere for $45 including dessert!!!! Will have to return and you're crazy if you find this place and don't go eat there.
(5)
Jim A.

Was expecting more that was delivered. We had no problem with reservations via opentable.com . Got to restaurant on Sat evening.. It was about half full. Bruschetta was the highlight of the day. The red wine (a Primativo) was served too warm. We did ask for an ice bucket to cool down the wine. I would say the primativo did not match a good Sonoma old growth Zin. )We ordered Orecchiette and Ravioli di Anatra (duck). The Orecchiette was dry and tasteless, the portion size much too large. The ravioli came with a watery sauce and little flavor. The service was fine. The timing, good. By 9PM, we were the only guests left. The prices were good for San Francisco, but the value was not there.
(2)
Shahan P.

Food was good. But we saw a rat run across the main dining area. Felt quite gross after. Manager was nice and assured us that the restaurant is clean. Construction next door was the cause of the rat. And he didn't charge us for any of our meals - 4 people. So we were happy with the food and service and turned off by the rat, even if it was an isolated incident.
(3)
Michael P.

came here because of the reviews and enjoyed every part of the meal. as close to being in Italy as you can get here. you won't be disappointed
(5)
Kyle C.

My wife and I had reservations at A16 at the recommendation of an acquaintance from the bay area. We came across this restaurant near our hotel and looked at the menu on the window. Looked good. Decided to look at A16 menu online. Hmmm. For our personal taste, we liked this menu better, so changed reservations. Our dinner was terrific. The ambiance is OK but not great. On Friday night the place was not busy, easily accepting walk-in business. So, food and service were great, while ambiance was decent but not memorable. If you want good food and service, come here. If you want to impress based on location and vibe, this may not be your place.
(4)
Larry C.

This is a great family owned neighborhood Italian restaurant Must try the lasagna and the pastas are fantastic as well A must try place - I have been here many times and always excellent
(5)
Ashley D.

At first, the restaurant appears unwelcoming, but inside, you feel like family. The food was amazing, and served with a side of excellent conversation. The gnocchi, perfectly made into light, fluffy pillows, seemed to melt in your mouth. Overall, this was a very satisfying meal.
(5)
Emmy P.

I tried: Carbonara (spaghetti pasta with Pancetta bacon in a creamy eggs and Parmesan cheese sauce): it is good, but very rich, on heavy side. Pappardelle Bolognese (wide fettuccine with beef sauce Bolognese): OK And two appetizers: Anitpasto Bella Casa (Bruschetta, Salami, Caprese and grilled vegetables): pretty good. Bruschetta: OK, tomato is fresh and sweet. Expensive, lunch there costs us $40 each.
(3)
ABBY A.

I would have given 4 stars if: -The server didn't write paragraphs instead if simply writing our orders. -It didn't take 20 minutes just to take our orders down. -We didn't have 3 different servers who didn't seem to have a system going on. -It wasn't in the middle of like...nowhere. -There were more people. There's something about empty restaurants... O_o But they were nice. Rigatoni Bolognese and Affogato are the highlights. Will I be back? Negative.
(2)
Mr. B.

Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Wine: Maddalena Sauvignon Blanc - 3.8 Salmon served with spinach - 4.5 Half Roasted Chicken - 4.0 Chocolate Souflet - 5.0 This is the kind of place I would come back to over and over again.
(4)
Jessica L.

Average at best. Came in on a Saturday night at a decent hour and there was only 1 other table seated to my surprise. Yes, the bread and dips were delicious, but that was probably the most enjoyable part of my dining experience. My friends ordered the roasted duck ravioli and Saltimbocca di Pollo (chicken breast). The ravioli was average, probably the best out of our 3 entrees, and the chicken breast was something you could totally whip up at home with a piece of cheese on top. I ordered the rib eye steak through the waiter's recommendation. The steak was quite thin, and was not prepared to medium rare like I ordered. Also, other than the meat, I got some vegetables- brocolli, carrots, and potatoes, all things that were prepared very average with no special flavors. The ambiance is nice, and the waiters are very nice, but I did not enjoy the food here and felt that it was very mediocre.
(3)
Eli K.

If your looking for an Italian Resturant, keep looking. You haven't found one. Poor. I will never return. I have never had a worse experience in my entire life. The staff was slow, rude, and lacking the ability to do their job. They have a stupid prefix menu, that rips you off. They charged us an extravagant amount for tiny amounts of food. The food is not unbelievably good, and honestly there are hundreds of other Italian restaurants in SF that I promise you are better. It's honestly a shame to put the name of Italian food on their menu, when it really is not Italian food. I live in LA, and trust me, if and when I come to SF, I WON'T be coming back.
(1)
Jessica N.

Mangia Tutti left a little to be desired. With all the other great restaurants in SF I don't think I'll be back. Nothing was horrible, but nothing stood out either. And for the prices it wasn't quite worth it. I came with a group of 9. Service was just ok. I got the papardelle with meat sauce, my husband got the lasagna special. The presentation of everything was really messy. I don't need this to be a michelin star restaurant but looks matter with food. Also the portion sizes were pretty meager for an old school italian joint. Most of us left still feeling a little hungry or asking for more bread. So for an $18 pasta I expected more in a low key italian restaurant.
(2)
Vicki C.

We happened to be in San Francisco over the Valentines Day weekend for business, and hadn't thought ahead to make a reservation for dinner. We were able to make a reservation at Mangia Tutti, which actually made us a little nervous since everything else we checked was booked. It turned out to be a tiny place but there was no reason to worry. It was amazing. They were slammed so the service was a just a little slow but they were so sincerely apologetic that it didn't matter. They were offering a prix fixe menu that was absolutely spectacular. 3 of us had the filet mignon which was butter knife tender. I had the chicken saltimboca which was perfectly sauced and prepared. I will come back to SF strictly for that....it was amazing. Wonderful tiramisu and chocolate soufflÃ©. One caution, they only serve wine however their selections are excellent. Monica, one of the owners waited on us and were treated like family. We were so lucky to have stumbled upon this place.
(5)
Indrajit O.

Mangia Tutti used to be one of my go to places. Solid Italian fare, real Italian wait staff and ownership. The time was a huge let down. To say the new wait staff is horrendous would be an understatement. Ok it was VDay and busy but how about a little eye contact, perhaps a 'how was your meal'? The wine was forgotten, the saltinbucco just grilled chicken and the molten chocolate cake sickly sweet. The saving grace is the fair pricing and the plentiful portions. If you go never pick Vday!
(2)
Tara H.

Best customer service I have ever received at a restaurant. I came with my sister and 6 month old son. I was in town on a business trip and we wanted somewhere close to the hotel to eat in our way back from doing tourist stuff. They not only welcomed us with the little one, they had their own there visiting! They even brought us out baby teething crackers. The food was good too! Starter of bruschetta and Caesar salad and my sister had the seafood scampi while I had one of the better carbonaras I have ever had. Even if the good was just ok, I will be back for the service. Such a pleasant couple and they really made my trip memorable.
(5)
J s.

Came here after being told at another Italian restaurant a few blocks away that the wait would be 30 mins or longer. This place was almost empty-one other table of 6 people. My meal was just above mediocre. The carbonera needed more of everything--pepper, meat and cheese. The Cesare salad was just ok. Wine was good, as was the service. Nothing bad, but nothing to write home about.
(3)
Jimmy L.

Went here for valentines day. Mediocre food, nice waitress but very slow service. Took 45 mins to get 2 glasses of wine. I get that it's a busy day...but 45 mins is just unbelievable. On top of that, the owner was extremely rude, and he is the main reason for the low rating. Wouldn't come here again. Don't understand why everyone thinks the food is so good...maybe it was just a bad day for them. Ordered the bruschetta, spaghetti carbonara and fettuccine with shrimp. Nothing you couldn't make yourself at home. Edit: just got home and can't stop thinking about how the bruschetta was cold, and the bread was bleached white bread. Like the $0.99 bread you find at the discount grocery stores. Blegh. Need to drink some more wine.
(2)
Ryan M.

We booked a reservation on open table about an hour before for 15 people. We were pleasantly surprised that everything was set up and ready when we arrived. The food was very good. I got the gnocchi with Gorgonzola and it was pretty fantastic (though extremely rich). We all really enjoyed our food. The part that took this fro ma 4 start to a 3 star review was settling the check after the meal. I know that it is very difficult as a waiter to run checks for 15 people, however this was a mess. Nobody got the right bill. Then when we figured it out as a table, the waiter mixed up the credit cards and charged everyone elses cards for everyone elses meals. The waiter said 'Well all of your bills are within $10 of each other so why does it matter'. I didnt feel that was acceptable. A few people at the other side of the table had bigger issues with the service, but it wasnt bad enough for me to give a bad rating. The good news? Not one person complained about their food.
(3)
Kathryn S.

While the food is good, the service is horrible! We made a reservation for 7pm, showed up at 6:50, wasn't greeted until 7:30 and was seated about 7:40 at a table that had been empty and ready since we had arrived. While we promptly gave our order, we asked for a wine list. Our waiter went to the front, talked to a few people, and never brought the wine list. We had to ask someone else. It took 50 minutes to get our food, and we had to beg several times for more water. Once we got our bill, we were overcharged. When we pointed it out, they argued with us until we showed them the price on THEIR own menu. Then, they refused to recalculate the tax! I don't care how good the food is...it's not worth the hassle and spending the entire night there.
(1)
Casey S.

My boyfriend and I both had family in town for the weekend and when it came time to figure out a place to eat near their hotel we thought we were screwed. Where were we going to find a place that could accommodate eight people at the last minute? Luckily I found Mangia Tutti! The servers were very friendly and accommodating and put a table together for us. We started with the appetizer sampler, which included caprese, salami, bruschetta and prosciutto. It was really good! The mozzarella cheese was delicious and the bruschetta was really good! We each ordered a different pasta and shared them around the table. The spinach ravioli and gorganzola gnocchi was our favorite. I don't know how they get their gnocchi so fluffy and creamy! The duck ravioli and fettuccine scampi weren't that great. I would skip those. Overall we had a great time and were grateful for the last minute accommodation on a Saturday night.
(4)
Fannie S.

Food = delicious. Piping hot. Brussel sprouts = total win, with capers and perfectly cooked. Angel hair pasta with pomodoro = perfect. And plentiful. Bread with fire roasted tomatoes and olive oil spreads = addicting. Service = friendly, super friendly. Quick, too. Prices = moderate. Overall, I'll be back for lunch. What I like about this place, too, is that it's not overly crowded but they still have great eats!
(4)
Nadeem A.

I made the trek down to Mangia Tutti, because thee food was described as "legit" by a coworker. How could I not try the place after an endorsement like that? As I always do before trying a new place, I read the Yelp reviews to see what's most popular. The gnocchi seemed like a hit, so I went in with the intention of ordering the gnocchi. But then the waiter listed the daily specials, and one was a risotto with chicken and mushrooms. I love risotto, I love chicken, and I love mushrooms, so I made a game-time decision and changed my order to the risotto. After a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and a grinding of black pepper, I dug into the steaming hot risotto and found it to be extremely flavorful. The risotto itself was delicious, with the mushrooms adding a lot to the overall taste. However, each bite of chicken left me feeling like there was a flavor black hole in the middle of the awesome risotto. Overall, I enjoyed the dish, but I would probably try something different next time. Yes, there will be a next time!
(3)
Nirav S.

This may be a nice restaurant but they have crappy customer service. I made a reservation for two on Valentine's Day and when me and my girlfriend got to the restaurant we found out that they had a mandatory menu ($50 a person!) with only vegetarian option. They also refused to let us simply order off the menu when we told them we were vegetarian.
(1)
Vatsal S.

Amazing gnocchi and appetizers and deserts were great too. Not too expensive and totally gonna come back here Awesome service and they take large reservations as well
(5)
Stephanie H.

My husband visits this place, sometime multiple times when he comes to San Francisco. He brought me here on our trip and it was good. Their food is one of a kind and definitely worth a try. Their appetizer of bruschetta was very fresh and delicious. The food is made with fresh ingredients and that we both like since there is no "normal processed food flavor" AKA-sauce in a jar. Definatley recommend.
(5)
Christina J.

Only a handful of diners in this restaurant on a Friday night, but the service and food impeccably reminds me of a small Italian town. Whereas SF restaurants are focused on posh ingredients and intricate plating (what did you say this green sauce was? chervil? truffle seaweed reduction? rabe parsnip puree?), Mangia Tutti highlights simple combinations of food, *plated simply* but with hearty rich flavors. Ravioli was great. Our server was dutifully attentive but not overbearing. The space is large - you could easily host a large group in here, though I found it cozy enough for my party of 4. A steal in comparison to the touristy spots in North Beach. Full course meal: $38 / pp
(4)
Benicio S.

As I write this message, I just want to let people know that I dine out a lot and have been to all of the top restaurants in SF. I often use Zagat as a guide on restaurants. This is by far the best place for the money. I have been here with a couple of people and with a very large group and I must say, they have exceeded my expectations every time. I have ordered many meals but prefer the Swordfish. Their appetizers are very good as well. Their wine selection is not bad at all either and reasonably priced Italian wines. On occasion I have come and asked the owner to surprise us with family style plates and to put something together for us, every time he has done this, it has worked out awesome for us. I really enjoy coming here and think it is one of the better places for the $$$. Try to avoid this place if you are celebrating special days of the year. Everyone is thinking the same thing and all places are booked and the wait is probably not what you would consider ideal. Hope you get a chance to try this place.
(5)
Amy P.

Our Evening at Mangia Tutti can be summed up in one word "Bland". Food, decor, pretty much everything besides the wine. - We made the reservation over a month before the night and they had no table ready for us. They put our party of 7 in a very awkward spot in the restaurant and it was very uncomfortable for all of us. - They were out of the Gnocchi that I really wanted - The Spaghetti Carbonara was BLAND to all hell. Everyone agreed. Like missing salt, pepper and everything. Other dishes were the same. - My "Chocolate Souffle" was a Chocolate Lava cake. I have no idea why they called it a souffle. I am not stupid. An uncooked Brownie is NOT a Souffle. I will not be coming back here, there are MUCH better Italian places in SF. The Service was actually really good so I do feel bad saying these negative things but year...I was REALLY disappointed.
(2)
Samuel G.

My partner Bear and I are definitely lovers of great Italian food, and ever since he first set foot in Mangia Tutti, he'd been dying to bring me here. So tonight, he finally got his wish. It's just unfortunate that I had already consumed a pretty sizable lunch only hours before, so I wasn't up to downing more than a single entree and a light dessert. Though the wine? Mostly Italian wines served here, and there's ALWAYS room for that! I had the Gnocchi in Gorgonzola cream sauce...it was amazing, and you could definitely tell that it was homemade. Light and airy, dancing on the tongue like really great pasta should. And the sauce was so yummy, I used some bread slices to soak it up. Dessert was a nice, thick chocolate gelato, yet it was also as light as the main dish. (Good thing for me!) Our server, Antonio, was friendly and attentive to a fault. When I asked him about his favorite Italian tenor and we discovered we both loved Pavarotti, he made sure that was our background dinner music. (Does it ever get any better than "Nessun dorma" from TURANDOT?) It was a nice evening, and we will be returning. However, I WILL be bringing my 'appetito' next time!
(4)
Amanda E.

This place is great! We're staying at the Hilton and had a very cranky 3 year old. We were meeting up with friends and going to dinner. We stumbled upon this place and walked in. The place was EMPTY... And I mean there was literally no one there! We were seated and our waiter Jean Pablo (sp?) was nothing short of amazing! He was very helpful and attentive. His attitude was so warming and he was even helpful when it came to our 3 year old. I ordered the insalata tutti and the rib eye, which I split with my son. I won't speak for the steak because nothing compares to the rib eye my hubs cooks up, but it's what my son wanted and he loved it and ate up his half in no time! So basically his review is a 5! The hubs got one of the specials, which was a risotto with scallops and asparagus and was very flavorful. Our friends got different salads and split a rigatoni of some sort and raved about how delicious it was. I would definitely come back here and recommend this place to anyone looking for good food and a laid back atmosphere.
(5)
Sharon H.

This place is decidedly mediocre. Service was perfectly fine but food was seriously unimpressive. It's sad when you spend decent money and realize you could have cooked a better meal at home, easily.
(2)
Stephanie Y.

I love that it was not busy on a Saturday night, so most of the attention was on us (table of 6). The food was awesome and fresh. They start you with this awesome olive oil with fresh olives. I don't normally like olives, but this was good. We started off with the carpaccio, sampler platter, spinach salad and a caprese. Then came the Orecchiette, Raviolo Di Spinaci, and Fettuccine Algi Scampi. All of the pasta was filled with rich flavors and all al dente, how I like my pasta. Our second round included Saltimbocca Alla Romana and Scallopini Alla Milanese. There was so much food for the 6 of us. Then the finale with the tiramisu and chocolate souffle. The tiramisu was pretty darn good, light and airy. The souffle wasn't exactly what we thought (of course we didnt' read the menu). It's really a molten lava cake with ice cream on top.
(4)
Becky P.

Had an absolutely wonderful dinner here tonight. We were the only ones in the place and had a friendly and knowledgable waiter with great recommendations. Special risotto dish was to die for as well as chocolate souffle. Great wine and overall will be back
(4)
Brendan W.

The food here is generally good. They deliver what a good rendition of the ole faithful a : salmon, NY strip. The swordfish here is quite nice. And the prices are quite reasonable. Overall, it's a solid choice, if not a mind-blowing one.
(4)
Heather F.

My fiance, mother in law and I had a wonderful dinner here. It was a fortunate accident that we discovered this place. Per usual, all the restaurants along Columbus were packed and we were hungry! The service was perfectly attentive and the food was wonderful! Pasta was made in house and was satisfying without being heavy. As a person without a sweet tooth: don't skip dessert!! It was just the right amount and delicately prepared. Couldn't recommend more strongly!
(4)
A C.

I was just there again last week. I ordered the breaded veal cutlets; I had a major craving. But, they were drizzled with a nasty mayo/cucumber sauce and that was not disclosed on the menu or by the waiter. They were delicious but I only ate the portion around the sauce and because. I was there on a business lunch I did not make a fuss. Restaurants need to stop this practice of adding special sauces etc without telling the customers. Besides, there was nothing Italian about it. A delicate marinara would have been MUCH better, but you gotta let us know!
(4)
Christina M.

Mangia Tutti was a tremendous surprise. Given that it's an Italian restaurant on the border of Chinatown and the FiDi, I had really low expectations. These were easily sated by trying two items on special that evening -- the meatballs with risotto (far better than it sounds! see my picture), and the spumoni surrounded by fresh peaches. Everyone loved their meals and desserts. Service is a bit...relaxed, but you'll be in such a great mood, you won't mind. This restaurant is a hidden gem. It was easy to get a table at the last minute on a Saturday. Try it! Mangia, mangia! Eat everything!
(4)
Carver D.

Really solid italian food. We all had pasta, and it was all fresh and well portioned. The wine was cheap but good, and they gave me a full glass. Has a nice romantic feel to it too.
(5)
David O.

Perhaps it's simply that time heals all wounds, or it could be that the dish I ordered today is in fact the highlight of their lunch menu... Suffice it to say that the Gnocchi al Gorgonzola I ordered for lunch today was absolutely positively off the hook! The creamy Gorgonzola sauce is finished with black truffle oil, but only just barely so as not to overpower the whole dish. I was going to pair it with a Piemonte red wine but the owner, stating that they were out, suggested I go with a Sangiovese instead. The pairing was very good, as was the service. I'm certainly jacking these guys up a couple of stars!
(5)
Bat F.

Nice, simple Italian food. My wife, son and I had the caprese, spaghetti with meatballs (which my son split with two other kids in our group), duck ravioli and spaghetti with clams. All of our dishes were very good. The pasta was cooked al dente. The service and food had a very homey feel. Overall a very nice experience.
(4)
Fanny Z.

Had wonderful experience here!! Came for late dinner with girl friends after Happy Hour. Incredible service. We had roasted duck ravioli, it was very very delicious. The manager(or maybe the owner, I feel bad didn't get his name) even treat us some wine and introduce some flavor of Italy to us. They will start to have wine tasting on June 15. I'm SO there!!! Definitely will go back :)
(5)
Amy L.

Three years ago, the boy&I went to a restaurant before senior ball. We weren't really foodies at the time, but we were super impressed by the restaurant we ate at. We didn't really think about it again until a few months later, but the boy, who had made all of the reservations&stuff, had changed phones and therefore, all of his contacts. Despair. And so began the three-year-hunt for the restaurant we ate at early on in our relationship. Fastforward to July 16th, 2012. After much hunting around, we thought we finally found it. When we arrived, we were delighted to find that it was indeed the same restaurant! Success! The boy was worried that he'd overhyped it in his mind, but we were not disappointed at all. We were seated very quickly [I mean, it was a Monday night so it wasn't very busy] and we were brought out bread/olive oil. I love love love bread. The bread was so perfect and the olive oil/roasted garlic was so flavorful, I had to stop myself from eating [to save room for the main courses of course]. One of the things that stood out to us 3 years ago was the caprese salad, so we made sure to order that. They plate it so simply, yet beautifully, and trust me - the taste definitely matched the presentation. It was so delicious; the mozzarella and tomatoes were super fresh, and you can add your own basalmic vinegar [which is a definite plus for me because I'm not a huuge fan of vinegar, and some places drench their caprese salads in it!]. We also ordered the Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola and Guazzetto. The boy wanted some wine, so our server brought out his reccomendation, based on the food we'd ordered. The California Chardonay was REALLY good! It went super well with all of our food. The food came out very quickly and ahhhhhh it was even better than we remembered it. The truffle-cream sauce for the gnocchi was perfect! The flavors balanced out so well. The sauce for the Guazzetto [prawn/mushroom pasta] was nice and light, and the noodles were cooked al dente. We had enough leftovers for another meal, but it's okay! We then ordered the tiramisu [another standout from 3 years ago]. The slice was just the perfect size for sharing. I'm not a huge tiramisu fan, but it was literally the most delicious tiramisu I've ever had [well outside of Italy, I guess, but I'd say it's comparable]. We ended the meal feeling suuuper satisfied! Although the meal itself was delicious, what really makes Mangia Tutti stand out is the service. 3 years ago, they served all 18 of us [I believe there were 18 anyway... we took up a whole room!] quickly&efficiently, and I'm glad that that hasn't changed. The server who served the boy&I 3 years ago remembered us! The fact that he's still here after 3 years definitely says a lot about how well the employees are treated as well. My water glass was never less than 1/2 full, and any time we looked like we were done with a dish, someone would come take away our empty dishes and bring out our next course. Everybody is just so friendly&helpful here! I can't wait to return, and I'm so glad that we rediscovered Mangia Tutti!
(5)
Geoffry L.

Great food, great service, great dinner. Delicious authentic Italian. Cant beat this back street gem.
(5)
Kailyn G.

Came for dinner with the boyfriend and some relatives. Made a reservation, but on a Tuesday night (right before the 4th of July no less) it was pretty empty. FOOD: We started with the antipasta plate - very good but I probably wouldn't get it again. I ended up getting the duck ravioli; the boyfriend got the carbonara. Both were delicious and I would recommend to anyone. The carbonara was super rich and creamy. The gnocchi al gorgonzola also looked amazing, but I didn't grab a taste from my cousin so I can't say for sure. Desserts weren't spectacular and could be skipped if nothing is jumping out at you. ENVIRONMENT: A pretty large space, with good lighting. Not too romantic or intimate - so perfect for family and groups of friends. It's on a very quiet side street, so pretty much no distractions SERVICE: Amazing. Our server was super friendly and kept making jokes. Even better, I picked a wine and it wasn't actually available, so he was able to suggest another bottle - and it was great.
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Sunil R.

The cab driver said "what a strange location for an Italian restaurant, this is right by Chinatown." He is right but hey as long as it is good, I don't care where it is located. Unfortunately, It was a slightly disappointing experience overall. I was there with a large group for dinner during a weekday and we were pretty much the only ones there. The waiter was nice but the service was incredibly slow. Everything we ordered was just OK and nothing stood out resulting in a 2 star rating.
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Emily W.

Came here after wondering around the area for a bit debating on what to eat. Perhaps we got there late (~8pm), but there were only a few people inside. We were warmly greeted by the service staff and were offered to choose the seating ourselves, which was AWESOME. My group picked the empty side because we knew we would be talking loud. We were first offered the bread with a really good garlic olive oil. Had it for the first time with bread. We each ordered a different entree. I could speak for the ravioli with roast duck. It had good reviews on Yelp. Perhaps I was a picky eater, but I didn't like the texture of roast duck. It was grounded meat and had a strong duck smell. I thought it could be grounded a little less because it almost tasted like.. liquid: gooey liquid. Oh with the meat smell that could disappear maybe with just a bit of lemon juice. I would give this place a three-star for the service and patience of the staff. Even though it seemed like they were about to close, they did not rush us at all and let us just sit for like an hour to talk.
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Russ L.

The Pappardelle Bolognese was cooked perfectly al dente with a great beef ragout. Read good reviews about the Orecchiette but waiter recommended the pappardelle. Great atmosphere and service. Nice wine selection.
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Chuck B.

In town on business and yelped for some dinner options. Went here with two coworkers after seeing it had 4 stars. I had their carpaccio di manzo (a beef carpaccio with arugula mustard and capers). It was amazing. The presentation was beautiful and it was so tender and delicious. Then I ordered saltimbocca for dinner which was basically chicken Marsala with pancetta minus the mushrooms. This also looked incredible and tasted even better. Dessert was tiramisu which was obviously homemade and close to the best I've ever had. The waiter was friendly and funny and the atmosphere was very clean. You could really tell the people putting out the food cared very much about producing the best product possible. On top of all that the prices are very reasonable. Do yourself a favor and try this place soon!
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Nicolas H.

You get what you pay for. The servers are not fantastic, but they are also just like the run of the mill waiters you would get at any other restaurant. The food was much better than the service, however at $35 bucks a head I would expect a little more, even in San Francisco. With better service it would have been a four.
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dean d.

Off the beaten path Italian dining: old place with friendly staff. Carpaccio starter is delicious. Parpardelle Bolognese (wrong pasta IMHO, Fettuccini is accurate): not meaty enough to be authentic, but good. Waitstaff are very friendly and accommodating.
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Motty A.

We went for dinner here when we were on vacation in San Fran. We went in because it was just around the corner from out hotel (The Hilton) and it seemed like a quite little place.When we walked in we had to wait a little while the wait staff noticed us. We were seated and reviewed the menu. We ordered the gnocchi which seems to have gotten good reviews. It tasted OK - not terribly good, it was kind of bland. Throughout the meal, service was slow and very spotty. Seemed like they were not very well organized and a few of the wait staff were over worked while others didn't know what to do. Tab wasn't bad - but for the service and food I wouldn't pay more. Not a very good value. I would not return.
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Woody G.

After years of experiencing excellent dining in Baltimore's Little Italy, I had hoped to find a "replacement" restaurant in the West. I'm pleased to have found Mangia Tutti Ristorante in San Francisco's Financial District. The atmosphere is old-school and authentic. The service is excellent. The food is prepared by hand at the restaurant with no shortcuts that came from a can. You will be impressed with the care and quality that goes into preparing meal items from soup to main courses. The taste is delicious.
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Gina T.

The Dish: I ordered the Fettuccine Scampi. I was excited for the large prawns, but that was possibly the only thing could about this dish. Honestly, even then, they weren't that flavorful and it wasn't anything memorable. I can't even remember what it tastes like. The Fettuccine sounded better on the menu than it tasted. The duck ravioli seems to be a popular dish, but both of my friends who ordered it thought nothing special about it. They also said it wasn't enough - didn't make them satisfied. Ambiance: The service was sub par...definitely. The place is really small and it's kind of in Chinatown/FiDi area, a hole in the wall.
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ben S.

Absolutely delicious traditional Italian dinner! My girlfriend and I both loved our meals and the service was excellent. I had the special of fettuccine with local seafood and would definitely go back again. Also enjoyed homemade tiramisu for dessert. Would definitely recommend to anyone in search of great Italian food!
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Noneya B.

YUM! I planned a birthday lunch here a week or two ago and was very happy with our service and with our food. We were immediately greeted, sat and offered our menus. Shortly from there, we were given the specials and were asked for our drink order. Unfortunately, they didn't have a red zin or pinot by the glass on the menu (only bottle), but our server went ahead and brought me out a zin anyway! THANK YOU! I ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi which was delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of sliced bread, but we ordered brochette anyway which was also tasty. I will definitely plan another birthday lunch here again! Thank you for taking good care of us!
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Laurent L.

The food was pretty good, but the place was a little sad. Lots of empty tables on a Friday night, host drinking wine behind the bar, everybody there looked bored. Don't get me wrong, it's good, traditional Italian food. We had the Caprese salad, pasta bolognese, and ravioli stuffed with duck. Had a delicious cheesecake for dessert which was nice and not too sweet. If anything, the food is a bit bland, but I guess that's a matter of personal preference. I think the experience would have been a lot more enjoyable with a big group of people. We could have taken over 1/4 of the restaurant, and it would have made for a more lively atmosphere.
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Agostinho C.

This the best italian restaurants in the City, nice people and awsome atmosphere. They have the best fettuccine with giant black shrimp that I ever ate in my life. They took me back to the time I spend in italy and have had on the best Fettuccine ever. Camilla the waiteress was very nice and she showed me what the wine to get..... love it ....
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Deborah H.

I love this place. Amazing Italian food. Love their gnocchi. It's melt in your mouth delicious and the capellini al pomodoro is fantastic. The owner is so welcoming and friendly. I have never had a disappointing meal here.
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Alli Q.

My boyfriend and I came here for New Year's Eve dinner. Mostly chosen because of the good reviews on Yelp and proximity to the bar we were meeting friends at afterwards. Despite being tucked in a small street, the restaurant was packed. That may have been misleading though considering that it was New Years Eve and every restaurant in the city was probably just as busy. We made a reservation on Open Table the day before and found no problems it. We ordered bruchetta as an appetizer and for entrees, I had the Ravioli Di Anatra and my boyfriend had the Fettuccine Algi Scampi. Both were good enough to satisfy our Italian craving but we agreed that neither dish had that much taste. Because of that, I wouldn't come here again. If you're looking for Italian in the area, I'd go up a few blocks to North Beach instead.
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Jim V.

In town for a few days and read Yelp reviews on this place which were all prettty good. Short walk from our hotel (Le Meridien). Excellent quality, good portions and authenticity was great. Service was quick and waiter was pure Italian - bellisimo! Two minor drawbacks. 1) because there was no kids menu i asked for kids portions for my kids. They accomodated but only took $2 off the price of the full portion price. I expected a bit more ofna reduction - oh well. 2) Yelp menu online and the menu on site were off by $5-$6 on any of the entrees. Not sure who's to blame but nonetheless misleading. By the way, one reviewer mentioned it was a quiet place....not when we went. My kids are pre teens and are orderly when dining however, a party of 3 families were there and chose not to remind their kids they weren't in a play ground. Not the restaurants fault of course.
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Karen J.

Came here with my date on valentines day. I asked what pasta is made on the premise and was directed towards the duck ravioli, spinach ravioli or the gnocchi . I went with the duck ravioli, which I do not see on Italian menus often and was very pleased! The Sauce was complex and light, and complemented the ravioli and the duck excellently. My date enjoyed a huge plate of their pasta and prawns, which was way more than he really wanted to eat that night, but couldn't resist it's sumptuous flavors. Topped off the meal by sharing a tiramisu which was really really good. Great, friendly service too.
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Guy P.

I like giving 5 stars when everything works. The food was excellent. We had the Bruschetta, Caprese, Insalata Di Rucola, and Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola. All were perfectly prepared, not overly spiced, and elegantly presented. We asked our waiter (very nice guy with a heavy Italian accent and spotty English, which was actually fun to interact with - he was pleasant, kind, and helpful) to suggest a couple of Italian wines, and his selections were excellent. The deserts were perfect as well, including the home made Tiramisu and the Chocolate Souffle. It wasn't crowded on the Thu we went, but most people were sitting on one side of the restaurant. We asked if we could sit on the empty, quiet side and he sat us at the table of our choice without hesitation, even offering a large table for our comfort. This may sound like no big deal, but it is to me. I don't like eating dinner with a bunch of chatty strangers, unless I have to. I came with my girl, and wanted to enjoy her company. Great meal, casual but pleasant dÃ©cor, including just the right amount of lighting. Bravo!
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Shell I.

I have passed this restaurant so many times and for the first time I tried it out. From the outside it looks like a small unassuming place but once you walk in you know you're in an Italian restaurant. The aromas, the decor, the layout, the Italian gentleman who greets you.... We were seated by our friendly waiter. A plate of bread with tomato/garlic dip and olive oil dip arrived. It was good. We ordered Bruschetta for our appetizer which was actually pretty good. One of the better bruschetta appetizers I've had. Seriously. For our entrees, I ordered the Pomodoro and my friend got the Gnocchi. It took a while to come out but it was totally worth the wait. Both were surprisingly really good. My friend's Gnocchi was not overly rich, and my Pomodoro was very tasty. It was very well seasoned and the sauce was great. Most of the time I find them too plain and meh so this was a welcome hit. I can't believe I had not tried it for so long. If you want tasty italian food but don't want to pay too much in San Francisco, this is a good place. I wil be back to try other menu items. I recommend.
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Allison R.

A group of friends of mine were in town and we wanted Italian food, this happened to be nearby and had great reviews so we gave it a shot. What a fabulous decision! The waiter, very Italian, was so friendly and helpful and was such a pleasure to interact with. We had some wine, which was tasty and reasonably priced as well as the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was very very good bruschetta! They had a special of butternut squash ravioli which I ordered and really enjoyed! Our table also ordered the gnocchi, arrabiatta and other dishes. It was all delicious and everyone took home their leftovers or practically licked their plate clean. They did also offer dessert - the tiramisu was delicious! I am a sucker for tiramisu and this one did NOT disappoint. It was a great evening and SUCH a great (off the beaten path) restaurant. I am so glad we found our way here to eat, and will absolutely be back next time I am in San Fran!
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Sunny S.

Ever since Gio's closed in the Financial District, I have been looking for an Italian Restaurant that I could go and chill out during lunch. I ordered bruschetta and Linguini Scampi. I thought they were both delicious! The only set-back? Price is a bit expensive for lunch. If I am paying this much, maybe I should try other Italian Restaurants close by
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Kelly F.

This restaurant was extremely slow in every aspect of service. The food was only so-so. The staff tried but failed miserably largely due to no competent direction.
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Jen B.

My siblings and cousins won't let me live down the time I sent back wine at this restaurant.. two times. Apparently - as I found out that night - I don't really like red wine unless it is the hearty, full-bodied sock-you-in-the-mouth-and-extra-heavy-on-the-Âtannin. Nevertheless, the staff was polite and friendly during the entire experience, so much that I decided to come back for dinner with a group of 6 friends. The place is low key - especially due to its proximity to the Financial District (technically, I guess it is in FiDi). You don't feel like you need to rush through your meal in a dimly lit restaurant over-priced joint, which will be your fate if you naively decide to dine on Columbus Ave. Good food, flexible staff and service. The food is hearty. We had a large table in a room to ourselves. Delicious!
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Dorian W.

Food was seasoned to perfection, staff was extremely attentive. I will definitely go back when I visit SF
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Chris C.

I hate to say this, but Mangia Tutti was a big disappointment. Although the staff were all very nice, neither the Carbonara nor the Budino were up to par. The Carbonara was very creamy but had little flavor. The pancetta, guanciale, or whatever it is they used did not taste like it was high quality. The Budino - basically a bread pudding with ice cream on top - didn't even reach the heights of mediocrity. While very moist, it was not among the Top 100 bread puddings I've ever had, and the ice cream tasted stale.
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Jen R.

Delicious classic Italian food in a warm setting. Don't be thrown off by the location -- although it's in Chinatown, it's good homestyle Italian. The bolognese (with homemade pasta) was perfecto. My parents got risotto with seafood and spaghetti carbonara, both of which were great. The carbonara was more like an alfredo sauce, but was still delicious. Interesting wine selection, and reasonable prices. Our servers (both Italian) were nice and didn't rush us (true Italian style!).
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Lori M.

I went here a few weeks ago with a couple girlfriends. We had a great time and the food was delicious! I agree it's a little hard to find because it's tucked away in a side street, but totally worth it! Some highlights: Gnocchi....I have been to several places in the city and this is probably the best that I've had. The pasta was not too hard nor too soft and the sauce was delicious! The wait staff...we had a lot of fun with the wait staff. They were so nice and friendly. Our waitress didn't even bat an eye with my friend said she wanted to customize her meal. The bread/appetizer....they give you a few little things to nibble on that were really unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend trying this place out. You won't be sorry!
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Laura L.

I don't give out many 5-star reviews but Mangia Tutti Ristorante definitely deserves one. Walking in, you wouldn't expect the food to be as great as it was, but everything we ordered was devine! First, the bruschetta had a thin shaved strip of parmigiano resting on top of the fresh tomatoes and olive oil. It was a perfect touch to an already excellent bruschetta. I ordered the gnocchi al gorgonzola - this was a no brainer for me as I LOVE gnocchi and order it just about any time I have the opportunity but this was one of the THE BEST gnocchi entrees I've ever eaten. And believe me, I've eaten more than my fair share of gnocchi. The creamy black truffle sauce was SUPERB! My bf ordered the spaghetti alla carbonara and he claims that it was awesome. But I can't confirm since I was too consumed with my gnocchi to be bothered to even try a taste. Sorry! The only unfortunate thing was that none of the desserts seemed to call out to us so we skipped it and we both love dessert so that was a shame. But, I can't fault them for something that we didn't try.
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Derick N.

The fact that this was one of the few restaurants where I was able to get a same-day reservation for a party of 9 ON CHRISTMAS DAY at dinner time rather than some odd hour or none at all is already more than enough to get praise from me. The ambiance came off as more of a cozy Italian family restaurant (but that may have been just because there were large family parties, in addition to ours that were present). Thoroughly enjoyed such a warm feeling, though. Here's what we ordered (that I had tried): -Involtino di Melanzane $6.50 (eggplants stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes.) It was a delicious appetizer. I initially thought the goat cheese would overpower the softer flavor of the eggplants, but it surprisingly complimented and worked together very well, especially with the tomatoes tying it all together. -The Carpaccio di Manzo $8.50 was wonderful, even moreso when eaten with the bread that was served. -Gnocchi al Gorgonzola $13.95 had a wonderful sauce made of black truffle, and the gnocchi itself had a nice potato flavor. I felt the texture was a bit on the soft side though. -The Guazzetto $14.95 (Tube pasta with Prawns, Mushroom, Onions, and Tomato in a Mascarpone Cheese Sauce) was really good! The creamy sauce wasn't too rich or heavy, and the accompanying prawns and mushrooms were well-cooked. I just wish they gave me more than just three prawns, at least 4 or 5 ya know? Service here was friendly, although I felt it could have been more efficient in certain ways (Why come twice to place the bread on the table one plate at a time when you have two hands? ) Minus that one quip, however, it was a good experience!
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Diana M.

Mangia truly offers homestyle Italian cuisine at an affordable price. We were greeted right away upon entering the restaurant. Even better when they greet you by name for those returning customers. Nice touch! Our table ordered their most popular dishes: Pappardelle Alla Bolognese Orecchiette Guazzetto For my first visit, Guazzetto was highly recommended. Hesitant at first since the sauce was made out of mascarpone cheese. I didn't want to be hit with food coma later. Pasta and heavy sauce is lethal combination. To my surprise, the sauce was light, flavorful, with just amount of prawns and mushrooms! Definitely going back to try the Orecchiette - not only did it look tasty but healthy! A great spot that is casual, comforting, and inviting! Definitely will be back.
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Mei C.

Just had dinner here tonight with the boo as it was one of our carb cheat days. Wanted to find a place that was walkable from SOMA and also not in the expensive side. Found this place on YELP and had good reviews, plus easy to make reservations through OpenTable. The restaurant is in a small quiet street about 20 mins walk from the boo's apartment. When we got there, we realized that a reservation wasn't needed. For a saturday night, this place was kind of empty. Sat down and was immediately greeted by the waiter who brought us our waters and menus. Very polite sir and always attentive. I ordered the ear shaped pasta and boo got the rigatoni. If you are looking for a clean light pasta meal, go with the orecchiette, if you want something more flavorful, I do suggest the rigatoni. I honestly liked the boo's dinner more than my own. But that's not to say that I didn't enjoy mine. It was pretty good, especially because it came out piping hot! After dinner we were asked if we wanted dessert, but I had something else in mind so we declined. Then we were left alone chit chatting away and having a good time. Love that they don't try to rush you out. But as soon as we turned around to ask for the bill, the waiter was fast to attend to us. Our meal for the two dishes and a bottle of sparkling water came out to be around $35 (not including tip). Definitely a good spot to come back should we need a quick pasta fix. One interesting note - we noticed the next table had soup, but there was no soup on the menu... I wonder if there's a secret menu.
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Stephen L.

Came here as a backup with a party of 9 after our original plans caved. Recommended by a friend, I was willing to keep an open mind, given the fact that i am generally underwhelmed by italian places. I was not disappointed. At how underwhelming this place was, that is. First off, i don't like eating at italian restaurants. I can easily make the same dishes at home for a small fraction of the price, and i do mean small. This place was typical in the overpricing of every dish, coupled with the pitiful portion sizes. I guess one thing they have working for them is the low calorie counts, because the ravioli i ordered couldn't feed a four-year-old. As for the taste, way too much oil used, and i would have personally preferred my own cooking. Second, the service was pretty bad. Granted, we had a large party, but the restaurant was basically us and 2 other tables of 2. Why did we need to wait 30min to take our order? They also forgot to bring my friend a drink he had ordered and asked about twice. I can understand a relaxed setting, but the service was still way too slow. I will say that we did receive complimentary tiramisu, which was very good. However, i don't think this was so much a testament to their good service so much as one of our party is a frequent diner at this establishment and is recognized by the staff.
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Address : 635 Clay St
San Francisco, CA, 94111
Phone (415) 788-2088
Website https://www.mangiatuttisf.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 10
Mon : 11:30 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Mangia Tutti Ristorante

635 Clay St, San Francisco, CA, 94111

Mangia Tutti Ristorante Menu

Antipasti - Insalate (Appetizers)

Panini (Sandwiches)

Paste (First Courses)

Secondi (Main Courses)

Contorni (Side Dishes)

Dolci

Coffee

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Antipasti - Insalate (Appetizers)

Panini (Sandwiches)

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Contorni (Side Dishes)

Dolci

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