For 20 years, Mambo Italiano has been keeping Italian tradition alive for the generations to come by specializing in traditional styles of Italian Cuisine. Weekly, features highlight new menu renditions developed by the Cardone family. Every meal is prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. Mambo Italiano has been featured on Check Please!, is a Daily Herald Readers' Choice and has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Libertyville by Open Table diners.
Mambo Italiano is proud to be selected as the #1 in Italian Cuisine Restaurant for lunch, dinner, catering and events in Lake County. Full service is available for all of your on-site and off-site event needs. Contact us today to host your next event with the best.
Private party facilities
Mambo Italiano Ristorante can accomodate all of your private event needs. Whether your event is intimate or grand, social or professional, the ambience and team at Mambo will surpass expectations and deliver a memorable experience for all.
Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
North Suburbs
Italian
Review summary
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Mambo Italiano in Mundelein, IL, offers "exceptional food" and "wonderful service," creating memorable dining experiences. With "generous portions" and "delicious Italian cuisine," it's a "hidden gem" praised for "authentic Italian food" and vibrant atmosphere. The staff, including standout servers like Steve and Grant, ensure a welcoming, family-like dining experience.
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northsub VIP
Chicago26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love Mambo. Exceptional food. Wonderful service. Some of our dishes were priced reasonably, but $50 for 6 scallops as the main was shocking.
Highly recommend, just ask prices when ordering specials!
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Rbs19
Chicago51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 3
Our server Grant was fabulous!
The restaurant was very busy and the noise level was much too high for my liking.
Our party was three couples and being older, I had a very difficult time having a conversation.
Our food was very good, generous portions.
Although it was served at room temperature and was not hot. My husband and I shared an entree and they very nicely split it in the kitchen and it was beautiful presented to us!
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Karen VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
Very good food, good service! Will definitely return!
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Gary
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We dined at Mambo Italiano on a Saturday evening with another couple who are dear friends of ours. We had been there several times but it was the first experience for our friends. They couldn't stop talking about how great the dinner experience was; the food and service were incredible!
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Pankaj VIP
Orlando15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We live be the. Home made pasta and spices. Service is exceptional. Just can get noisy during busy time. Tables too close to each other to accommodate more people. Still love to eat there.
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Philip
Chicago30 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service
Tasty Italian food.
Good presentation
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samita
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Hidden gem in nothern suburbs. Large portions and delicious italian. Every dish was delicious.We ordered seafood risotto and seafood pasta, stuufed white fish(special) and pasta with meat sauce. Will come back for special occassions.
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Raj
Chicago5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
Hidden gem In Mundelein. We had a great time at MI, service was good but it was understaffed. Just a few servers for a packed restaurant Food was very good. And ambience was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and service. Nice ambiance. Waiter was very professional and knowledgeable.
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Foodie
Orlando69 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Always good.
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FAQs
Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL is rated 4.8 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Mambo Italiano is proud to be selected as the #1 in Italian Cuisine Restaurant for lunch, dinner, catering and events in Lake County. Full service is available for all of your on-site and off-site event needs. Contact us today to host your next event with the best.
Private party facilities
Mambo Italiano Ristorante can accomodate all of your private event needs. Whether your event is intimate or grand, social or professional, the ambience and team at Mambo will surpass expectations and deliver a memorable experience for all.