Mandola's Italian Kitchen – Italian
Stepping into this vibrant Italian kitchen feels like entering a bustling family home, where the air is perfumed with the savory aroma of toasted garlic and the sizzle of peppers on the grill. Golden-fried appetizers and bright, tomato-topped bruschetta lead the way to hearty, slow-simmered soups that warm the soul, offering a spirited dining experience rooted in comfort and tradition.
NY 12815 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave TX 78738 https://mandolas.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, glp1, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, carnivore, tlc, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and consistently flavorful menu, guests frequently highlight the standout pizzas and well-seasoned appetizers as must-order items. Reviewers praise the professional and accommodating staff who ensure a seamless dining experience, often recommending reservations to fully enjoy the warm, inviting setting.
Menu
Antipasti
- Calamari & Zucchini Fritti - $14.5: Coated and fried in seasoned flour & semolina, served with marinara. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11.5: Mozzarella coated in breadcrumbs, fried until crisp, served with marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $7.5: Toasted ciabatta with a mix of garlic butter, grated cheese and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Peppers - $12: Grilled Sicilian fennel sausage with sautéed bell peppers, onion & a touch of marinara. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $10.5: Italian style fries tossed with garlic, parsley & Romano, served with a creamy pesto dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta alla Checca - $11: Garlic toast topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Zuppa
- Minestrone (Cup) - $6: Vegetarian soup with zucchini, kale, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery & ditalini pasta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone (Bowl) - $9: Vegetarian soup with zucchini, kale, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery & ditalini pasta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil & Sausage Soup (Cup) - $6: Lentil soup with Damian’s Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta & aromatic vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil & Sausage Soup (Bowl) - $9: Lentil soup with Damian’s Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta & aromatic vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
Insalate
- Chopped Italian Salad - $16: Salad greens, fresh mozzarella, salami, beans, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, green & black olives, red peppers, cherry tomatoes & pickled onions with a creamy Romano dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Cotta e Cruda - $15.5: A raw & cooked salad with lettuce, fresh basil, garbanzo & cannellini beans, house vinaigrette & grated Romano, topped with grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $13: Fresh homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mista Salad - $11.5: Salad greens, tomato, carrots, celery, red onion, green & black olives with Romano cheese & choice of dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $11.5: Damian’s award-winning Caesar with our homemade croutons. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $15.75: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, homemade mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pugliese - $17: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, mozzarella, Sicilian fennel sausage, pan roasted mushrooms & shaved sweet red onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parma - $17: Mozzarella, provolone, prosciutto, arugula, & lemon vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiorentina - $17.75: Spinach, artichoke, roasted garlic, ricotta, Asiago, Fontina and Romano cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Primavera - $16.75: Pesto sauce, grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & goat cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnivore (Meat Lovers) - $17.75: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta, pepperoni & red bell peppers. Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini
- Mandola’s Hero - $16.25: Salami, capicola, soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto & provolone with shredded lettuce, olive relish, onions, tomatoes & house vinaigrette on our rustic bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage & Peppers Hero - $16: Grilled Sicilian fennel sausage, with onions, roasted bell peppers, served hot on our rustic bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetariano - $15: Grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, Portobello mushrooms & fresh homemade mozzarella with artichoke spread, pesto mayo & red pepper relish on multi-grain bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Panino - $15: Mamma’s meatballs with Romano & melted provolone, served hot on our rustic bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Panino - $14: Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil served on homemade focaccia. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Pig Panino - $15: Ham, prosciutto, homemade mozzarella, roasted tomatoes & fresh basil on our rustic bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Panino - $15: Grilled herb oil basted chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, pesto mayo & provolone on our rustic bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lasagne - $17.5: Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Romano & fresh parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Meatballs or Italian Sausage - $16: Mamma’s Marinara with choice of meatballs or grilled Sicilian fennel sausage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettini Ortolano - $16.5: Thin spaghetti with extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, garlic, & fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $16: Wide egg pasta tossed with cream, butter and Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Ravioli - $15.5: Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, Romano & Italian parsley in marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti or Gnocchi Bolognese - $16.5: Tossed with a classic meat sauce made with beef, pork, garlic, diced vegetables, tomatoes, milk & white wine. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fedelini Pachino - $16: Thin spaghetti with a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic & basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunette Modo Mio - $16.5: Half-moon pasta stuffed with chicken, pork, mortadella, prosciutto, ricotta & Romano, in a cream sauce with peas & mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmesan - $20.75: Chicken breast coated with seasoned Italian breading, pan-fried in olive oil, with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $20.75: Breast of chicken sautéed with lemon-butter white wine sauce, capers & parsley. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $20.5: Breast of chicken sautéed and topped with a thin slice of prosciutto & melted Fontina cheese in a mushroom Marsala sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $19: Eggplant layered with marinara sauce, Italian breadcrumbs, Romano, fresh homemade mozzarella & parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo alla Griglia - $19.5: Grilled chicken breasts marinated in extra virgin olive oil & herbs, served with grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Cefalù - $22.5: Grilled salmon topped with a tomato mint vinaigrette and balsamic glaze, served with grilled zucchini, asparagus & red bell peppers. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Menichino - $21.25: Grilled chicken basted with herb oil, topped with basil, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese & lemon butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Meatballs (3) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp (6) - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetables - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gelati e Sorbetti (Large) - $7.95: Homemade, small-batch seasonal flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Italian Cream Cake - $8.95: Butter cake with coconut, walnuts & cream cheese frosting. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Cake - $8.95: White cake layered with coconut, pastry cream & covered in meringue. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $8.95: Rich old-fashioned chocolate cake layered & filled with ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $8.95: Espresso & rum-soaked lady fingers layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & chocolate shavings.
- Mascarpone Cheesecake - $8.95: Mascarpone & cream cheese cheesecake with a hint of lemon on a graham cracker & almond crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $5.5: Pastry shell stuffed with sweetened ricotta, candied orange peel, chocolate chips & cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Mandola's Italian Kitchen
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests enjoy a cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere described as a vibrant, bustling setting reminiscent of a family home.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, budget-friendly Italian experience with a cozy atmosphere and extensive options for nearly every dietary restriction.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the cozy atmosphere, professional staff, standout pizzas, and well-seasoned appetizers, resulting in a 4.0/5 average rating.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable Italian cuisine in a casual setting.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Caprese Salad works for multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian, diabetic, and sugar-free options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Italian dishes including pizzas, soups, and salads, accommodating over thirty dietary preferences like keto and vegan.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not include the specific number of reviews for Mandola's Italian Kitchen.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like bruschetta, hearty soups, pizzas, and classic appetizers.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight no major concerns, instead praising the professional staff and recommending reservations to navigate the busy, popular atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Mandola's Italian Kitchen.
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