Mambo Italiano – Italian
Mambo Italiano captures the spirited essence of a classic trattoria, where the air is perfumed with toasted garlic and the lively hum of conversation fills the warm, inviting space. Golden-fried seafood and crisp bruschetta lead the way to indulgent bowls of velvety lobster bisque and bubbling eggplant parmigiana, creating a soulful feast that honors the timeless traditions of the Italian table.
660 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga L5R 3V2 https://mamboitalianorestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, high-protein, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, weight-watchers, raw-food, tlc, detox, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate this spot as a solid option for a quick bite, frequently highlighting the adequate portions and reliable lunch service. Praised for its casual atmosphere, guests find it to be an acceptable and
Menu
Appetizers
- Contadino - $7.95: Organic baby greens tossed with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cesare - $9.95: Heart of romaine, garlic oregano croutons, lemon & creamy garlic dressing with parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caprese - $12.95: Bocconcini cheese, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Garlic Cheese Bread Al Forno - $9.95: Garlic bread baked with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta - $9.95: Grilled ciabatta, fresh tomato, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Melanzane Alla Parmigiana - $14.95: Baked eggplant, tomato basil sauce with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Gamberoni Alla Cesare - $14.95: Succulent jumbo tiger prawns, butterflied and baked with lemon herb butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Zuppa Di Aragosta - $9.95: Lobster tomato bisque. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Gamberoni Fritti - $12.95: Breaded & fried prawns served with cayenne and/or avocado aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calamari Fritti - $12.95: Breaded calamari, deep fried and served with spicy marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Minestrone - $7.95: Homemade Italian country style vegetable soup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Pasta Menu
- Spaghetti Pomodoro/Arrabbiata - $19.95: Spaghetti with San Marzano tomato sauce, Garlic & Fresh Basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Linguini Pesto - $19.95: Linguini in Ground fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic & pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fettuccini Alfredo - $19.95: Fettuccini in a four cheese and cream sauce with a hint of nutmeg. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Penne Abbruzo - $23.95: Penne with pine nuts, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic-basil tomato cream sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Primavera - $23.95: Spaghetti & Mixed seasonal vegetables tossed in basil tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Fettuccini Carbonara - $23.95: Fettuccini, Halal beef bacon, egg yolk, garlic, parmesan & cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $24.95: Spaghetti & Rich ground beef in San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Linguini Salmone - $24.95: Linguini & Atlantic salmon sautéed with garlic & lemon in tomato cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Calamari - $24.95: Spaghetti with Sautéed tender and young squid in a garlic & basil tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Farfalle Di Mari - $24.95: Farfalle pasta, Baby shrimp, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil & mushrooms in a spicy lemon herb sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Farfalle Diavolo - $24.95: Farfalle pasta, Diced chicken, sweet bell peppers & garlic in a spicy curry tomato & basil cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Linguini Cajun Della Casa - $24.95: Linguini pasta with diced cajun chicken, broccoli & red bell pepper in a tomato cream spicy rosé sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Linguini Alla Mediterranea - $32.95: Linguini pasta with salmon, baby shrimp, tiger prawns & calamari tossed in a garlic & basil rosé sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Baked and Stuffed
- Lasagna Della Mamma - $24.95: Layers of pasta, meat sauce, cheese & bechamel - Mamma's Recipe. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tortellini Della Casa - $24.95: 4 cheese stuffed pasta with fire roasted mushrooms, baked in a basil rosé sauce with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gnocchi Della Casa - $23.95: Homemade Italian potato dumplings served in your choice of Pesto, Alfredo or Marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pizza Al Piato - $19.95: Medium crispy pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce. Choice of plain cheese or seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Pollo Della Mambo - $27.95: Grilled chicken breast, baked with caramelized mushrooms, demi-glaze cream sauce and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Pollo Alla Parmiggiana - $26.95: Pan fried breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella, parmesan, and Mambo Italiano's special tomato basil sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Al Limone - $26.95: Pan seared & roasted chicken breast in rosemary butter demi-glaze lemon sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Vitello Parmiggiana - $26.95: Pan fried, breaded veal scallopini, baked with parmesan & mozzarella cheese in San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Osso Bucco Abbruzzo - $32.95: Braised veal shank with aromatic vegetables & San Marzano Tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Bistecca Alla Bellini - $36.95: Canadian AAA grilled beef striploin steak, served with mushroom demi-glaze peppercorn mushroom cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Costolette Di Agnello - $36.95: Succulent rack of lamb roasted, grilled and served with tangy chimichurri sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Gamberoni Della Casa - $34.95: Butterfield jumbo tiger prawns baked with butter, garlic & fresh herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmone Al Limone - $26.95: Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet, finished with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon, butter and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Brioche Panino Burgers - $26.95: Italian style homemade brioche burger and fries. Choice of Chicken Parmiggiana or Grilled Spicy Chicken Breast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Tira Mi Su - $8.95: Homemade Mascarpone Cheese Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Torta Al Cioccolato - $9.95: Chocolate Truffle Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Torta Al Formaggio - $9.95: Vanilla Bean Italian Cheesecake with strawberry drizzle. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbetto - $9.95: Arancia Orange, Lemonatta Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Crêppe Cannoli - $9.95: Crepe rolled with Vanilla Ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Créme Caramel - $9.95: Italian Caramel Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Gelato - $9.95: Tortuffo Chocolate, Fragola Strawberry, Vanilla-Chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Pop - $2.95: Pepsi(Regular/Diet), Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Iced Tea
- Italian Soda & Jarritos - $3.95: Aranciata, Limonata, Pineapple/Lime/Mango Jarritos
- San Pellegrino Water - $6.95: Still or Sparkling (750 mL Bottle)
- Juice - $3.95: Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Mango
- Barbican - $3.95: Strawberry, Green Apple, Peach, Malt
- Virgin Cocktails - $8.95: Strawberry Margarita, Lime Margarita, Pina Colada
- Virgin Bellinis - $8.95: Mango or Peach
- Sparkling Pure Heaven Celebration - $19.95: Alcohol Free Peach, Apple, Grape - Full Bottle
- Specialty Coffee - $4.95: Expresso, Cappucino, Latté, French Vanilla, Café Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Coffee Crisp
- Tea and Coffee - $3.95: Coffee, Green Tea, Orange Pekoe, Herbal Tea
Sides and Add-ons
- Patatine Fritti - $6.95: Signature home made french fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Add Chicken - $6.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add 5 Prawns or 6oz Grilled Salmon - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Crumbled Goat Cheese - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Mambo Italiano
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Mambo Italiano is unique for its extensive dietary flexibility, offering specialized options ranging from keto and vegan to AIP and alkaline.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Salmone Al Limone and crumbled goat cheese both accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, and mediterranean options.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating and casual atmosphere, this spot is better suited for quick bites and reliable lunch service.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners appreciate the restaurant for its reliable lunch service, adequate portions, and casual atmosphere, making it a solid quick-bite option.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, reliable spot for a quick lunch or an adequate Italian meal in a lively atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Mambo Italiano.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the casual atmosphere and warm, inviting space, describing it as an acceptable and solid option for quick bites.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include lobster bisque, eggplant parmigiana, fried calamari, bruschetta, and various pasta options like spaghetti pomodoro and fettuccini alfredo.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners view this restaurant as a reliable, casual spot for quick bites and lunch, offering adequate portions and acceptable service.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include lobster bisque, eggplant parmigiana, fried calamari, bruschetta, and various pasta dishes like fettuccini alfredo and spaghetti pomodoro.