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 closed
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11.5: Mozzarella coated in breadcrumbs, fried until crisp, served with marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $7.5: Toasted ciabatta with a mix of garlic butter, grated cheese and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 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: 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics 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: 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $11.5: Damian’s award-winning Caesar with our homemade croutons. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $15.75: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, homemade mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pugliese - $17: Mamma’s Marinara sauce, mozzarella, Sicilian fennel sausage, pan roasted mushrooms & shaved sweet red onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parma - $17: Mozzarella, provolone, prosciutto, arugula, & lemon vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiorentina - $17.75: Spinach, artichoke, roasted garlic, ricotta, Asiago, Fontina and Romano cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Pizza - $15: Start with a cheese pizza then add your favorite ingredients. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Panino - $15: Mamma’s meatballs with Romano & melted provolone, served hot on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Pig Panino - $15: Ham, prosciutto, homemade mozzarella, roasted tomatoes & fresh basil on our rustic bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lasagne - $17.5: Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Romano & fresh parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $16: Wide egg pasta tossed with cream, butter and Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Ravioli - $15.5: Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, Romano & Italian parsley in marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian 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, Nut-Free 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic 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, Nut-Free 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, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 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, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $19: Eggplant layered with marinara sauce, Italian breadcrumbs, Romano, fresh homemade mozzarella & parsley. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian 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: 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 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: 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 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-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Meatballs (3) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
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.
- 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
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