Mangia Bene Cucina

We discovered this restaurant by accident when we Googled Italian restaurants near our shopping location as we were not locals. So glad we chose this place.
Atmosphere was great with pleasant decor colors. It had a bar area where I understand food is different than main menu.
Food was outstanding ... we had the rigatoni with sausage (excellent) and the salmon paradiso special (outstanding). For dessert Tiramisu was delicious but the chocolate grand manier cake was the best.
Service was outstanding and attentive. Restaurant was not busy as it was around 1:30 but it took a while to get food. I think the chef took time preparing the food so we didn't mind.
After we were seated, they served some garlic thinly sliced bread toasted with cheese ... really yummy!!!
Will definitely return to check out other dishes.

Best and most authentic Italian we have had in Orange County. My husband had the Ricotta Tortellini and I had the risotto. So delicious and made to perfection. I think it’s the best risotto I’ve ever had. Oh and yes, we are Italian.

I went here for a birthday lunch with a friend. To start the garlic bread that they put on the table is delicious. It is warm and very tasty. I ordered a pasta dish. We had asked our server for her favorites under the pasta dishes. The first one she talked about sounded so good that I ordered it. It had mushrooms, tomatoes and a creamy vodka sauce. I don’t recall the name but it was so delicious. I only was able to eat half of the order. I did pack up the other half to bring home. Of course I also brought home some leftover garlic bread to accompany my dish. The atmosphere and service were great. I will be coming back.

Always good service. They were easily able to accommodate our party of about 40 people due to the amount of notice we have them. Very hard working staff and great management makes me want to come back again. I would recommend the lasagna since it was what I had. The rest of my group ordered various items and were satisfied with what they had as well.

We had a great server. My husband and I both got Seafood Risotto. So good, one of our favorites here. Both had leftovers to take home. Great garlic bread and they bar always makes a great Lemon Drop.