Mandola's Italian Kitchen – Italian
Mandola's Italian Kitchen captures the spirited energy of a bustling neighborhood market, where the aroma of toasted garlic and simmering minestrone beckons diners into a warm, communal atmosphere. Golden-fried calamari and vibrant bruschetta arrive at the table alongside sizzling platters of sausage and peppers, offering a sensory journey through the heart of traditional Italian comfort. It is a place where the steam from hearty bowls of lentil and sausage soup and the crunch of herb-flecked garlic fries create an inviting sanctuary for friends and families alike.
Maitland Boulevard, Maitland, Florida FL 32751 https://mandolas.com/locations/maitland-fl/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, atkins, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, zone, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and fresh main courses, guests love the welcoming atmosphere of this neighborhood gem. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and attentive service staff who ensure a seamless dining experience, while standout dishes are praised for their quality and vibrant flavors. Diners consistently rave about the warm environment, noting it as a perfect destination for a cozy and fresh meal.
Menu
Antipasti
- Calamari & Zucchini Fritti - $14.5: Coated and fried in seasoned flour & semolina, served with marinara. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Mozzarella - $11.5: Mozzarella coated in breadcrumbs, fried until crisp, served with marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Bread - $7.5: Toasted ciabatta with a mix of garlic butter, grated cheese and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sausage & Peppers - $12: Grilled Sicilian fennel sausage with sautéed bell peppers, onion & a touch of marinara. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Garlic Fries - $10.5: Italian style fries tossed with garlic, parsley & Romano, served with a creamy pesto dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bruschetta alla Checca - $11: Garlic toast topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Zuppa
- Minestrone Cup - $6: Vegetarian soup with zucchini, kale, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery & ditalini pasta. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Minestrone Bowl - $9: Vegetarian soup with zucchini, kale, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery & ditalini pasta. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lentil & Sausage Soup Cup - $6: Lentil soup with Damian’s Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta & aromatic vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Lentil & Sausage Soup Bowl - $9: Lentil soup with Damian’s Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta & aromatic vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- 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: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Caprese Salad - $13: Fresh homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Mista - $11.5: Salad greens, tomato, carrots, celery, red onion, green & black olives with Romano cheese & your choice of house vinaigrette or creamy Romano dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $11.5: Damian’s award-winning Caesar with our homemade croutons. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Pizza
- Margherita - $15.75: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, homemade mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pugliese - $17: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, mozzarella, Sicilian fennel sausage, pan roasted mushrooms & shaved sweet red onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Parma - $17: Mozzarella, provolone, prosciutto, arugula, & lemon vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fiorentina - $17.75: Spinach, artichoke, roasted garlic, ricotta, Asiago, Fontina and Romano cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Primavera - $16.75: Pesto sauce, grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & goat cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Carnivore (Meat Lovers) - $17.75: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta, pepperoni & red bell peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Build Your Own Pizza - $15: Start with a cheese pizza then add your favorite ingredients. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Italian Sausage & Peppers Hero - $16: Grilled Sicilian fennel sausage, with onions, roasted bell peppers, served hot on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Meatball Panino - $15: Mamma’s meatballs with Romano & melted provolone, served hot on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caprese Panino - $14: Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil served hot or cold on our homemade focaccia. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Dirty Pig Panino - $15: Ham, prosciutto, homemade mozzarella, roasted tomatoes & fresh basil on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Chicken Panino - $15: Grilled herb oil basted chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, pesto mayo & provolone on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Lasagne - $17.5: Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Romano & fresh parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Meatballs or Italian Sausage - $16: Mamma’s Marinara with your choice of meatballs or grilled Sicilian fennel sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghettini Ortolano - $16.5: Thin spaghetti with a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, garlic, & fresh basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $16: Wide egg pasta tossed with cream, butter and Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Ravioli - $15.5: Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, Romano & Italian parsley in marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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, Nut-Free
- Fedelini Pachino - $16: Thin spaghetti with a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic & basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Nut-Free
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, Nut-Free
- Chicken Piccata - $20.75: Breast of chicken sautéed with lemon-butter white wine sauce, capers & parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- 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, Nut-Free
- Eggplant Parmesan - $19: Eggplant layered with marinara sauce, Italian breadcrumbs, Romano, fresh homemade mozzarella & parsley. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pollo alla Griglia - $19.5: Grilled chicken breasts marinated in extra virgin olive oil & herbs, served with grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- 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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Menichino - $21.25: Grilled chicken basted with herb oil, topped with basil, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese & lemon butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Sides
- Meatballs (3) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Salmon - $11 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, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Shrimp (6) - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Vegetables - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Prosciutto - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Gelati e Sorbetti Large - $7.95: Homemade, small-batch seasonal flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Italian Cream Cake - $8.95: Italian American butter cake with coconut & chopped walnuts & cream cheese frosting. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Cake - $8.95: A white cake layered with coconut, pastry cream & covered in meringue. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $8.95: Rich old-fashioned chocolate cake layered & filled with ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $8.95: Espresso & rum-soaked lady fingers layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & chocolate shavings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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: A sweet, crisp pastry shell stuffed with sweetened ricotta, candied orange peel, chocolate chips & cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian