Mandolas Deli

Don’t let the area or older building deter you from coming here. They are part of the Carrabas/Mandola Dynasty. if you have ever been to their restaurants you know what I’m talking about. Everything is made from scratch and also served piping hot when it comes to your table, no matter the time. The lunch rush is madness with the lunch crowd from UH/ TSU , but orders taken are fast and the wait was not long at all. They definitely have their system down. Food is also available for catering or for when you don’t feel like cooking with family size portions. There is so much history here , both in the family line as well as the city. They truly are a hidden gem. Parking lot (2there are 2, one in front, 2nd in back) is free but fills up quickly, groups should carpool if possible.

2 weeks ago

A well known Italian restaurant in the neighborhood, although this was my first time eating here. The food was so good. He had the spaghetti with meatballs and I had the chicken parmesan. It was perfect. Highly recommend.

a month ago

Food: 10/10 Love the Pasta Brocato here. It’s made with penne pasta, grilled shrimp, & pesto-alfredo sauce. Taste is always amazing! Service and atmosphere: 10/10 Use to come here all the time before Covid. Lowkey forgot about them till a friend mentioned their pasta. Went back after a few years and their quality, taste, and presentation of food was still as outstanding as I remembered. Possibly even better. What makes the experience even better is the hospitality, customer service, authenticity, is also still top tier. It’s a family owned business and you can feel the love they put into their restaurant and food, and the HTX and Coog Spirit goes strong here. Their whole back wall is decorated with UH memorabilia, and they also have family/staff photos all throughout the establishment. Very homey and friendly staff and welcoming environment. Overall highly recommend!🙌💯

3 months ago

The service went above and beyond to make sure that I had any questions about the menu explained to me, bc I mentioned it was my first time. Then I ordered a dinner item for lunch which they accommodate, and ordered food to go which I asked to be ready in 20 mins and it was. I had the Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and it was perfect, no notes. The meal was very filling and the garlic bread helped soak up all the sauce leftover. Highly recommend

4 months ago

What's not to say about mandolas deli. An absolutely amazing place with super friendly staff. We travelled from Ireland 🇮🇪 and just had to try the food. Needless to say it did not disappoint. I got the chicken parm po boy and meatball appetiser. The food was out of this world and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing. If you get to meet James while you're there he makes a mean latte.

5 months ago