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Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD
Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD
Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD
Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD
Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD

Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1298 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu's goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu` also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Pontecorvo
  • Catering
    Party includes: Delivery/setup, paper plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, all equipment, buffet tables, linens and flowers.
  • Area
    Frederick
  • Cross Street
    corporate center/Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
  • Parking details
    Manalu is located in a Shopping Center and therefore has a parking lot in front of the restaurant. Plenty of spots to park in. There are also handicap spots.
  • Public transit
    Transit bus stops (#10)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Overall

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manalu Italian Restaurant is a culinary gem, celebrated for its "fantastic cuisine" and "exceptional service." With an inviting atmosphere, it's perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Guests rave about the "luscious sauces" and "amazing desserts" like Marco's limoncello. Consistently lauded as a "favorite Italian restaurant," reservations are recommended for this vibrant hot spot.
1,298 Reviews
  1. TracyH

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for lunch. The service was excellent. The linguini with pesto was perfect for my lenton lunch!

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  2. Maurice

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation in five minutes late. At which time the 30 something gentlemen at the host stand with his man bun, made an under his breath comment about our tardiness. I had made a reservation for a seat inside the restaurant since a thunderstorm had been forecast in the next 30 minutes. Man bun proceeded to see us on the patio, even though the dining room only had two occupied tables. This was the only table available for us. The waiter and table cleaning staff were excellent. The food was good, but the thunderstorm made things very noisy, windy and cold on the patio. Unfortunately, I do not think we will be returning.

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  3. AllisonH

    West Virginia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bravissima! We can’t say enough about this restaurant. From the moment we walked in it was a warm,inviting experience, great ambiance. The waitstaff person, Rafael was the consumate professional, attentive and welcoming. We had no wait time, all of the courses were timed perfectly. The salad and hot bread with a delicate Rosemary, olive oil dipping sauce was the exact way to begin. We ordered the pappardelle fresche fatte a mano (hand made, fresh)special. It was full of flavor-the pappardelle just melted in your mouth-with 5 colossal sized shrimp , sea scallops and a succulent light cream, pomodoro sauce. It was beautifully presented and delicious to the last morsel. We could barely eat another thing, but managed Cappuccino Tartufo and espresso to end the meal. Highly recommend dining here. Grazie per gli auguri di compleanno! Torneremo!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for our anniversary. Everything was absolutely perfect.

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  5. Sharon

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants! The food and service are always excellent. This time we were there for a birthday/retirement celebration. It was very enjoyable. The waiter we had was exceptional. The food was amazing. We’ve never had a bad experience there.

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  6. Roberta

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 Star delicious fine dining experience! My favorite restaurant

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  7. Rob

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always delicious! Generous portions are always on your plate. The place is always packed for dinner so the noise level is usually high and it is hard to hear a person sitting across from you, but the food is worth it🙂

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  8. Ron VIP

    Washington DC87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. So many choices and all good. Customizable options in pasta, pizza. And BYOB $15 corkage fee, but still a solid wine list and best Tiramisu we have ever had.

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  9. Craig VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great! Need to make reservations at least a week ahead.

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  10. Mary

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and great food. Music a bit loud. Overall a favorite restaurant for us.

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Manalu Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Manalu Italian Restaurant

5227 Presidents Ct., Frederick, MD 21703

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    corporate center/Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
  • Area
    Frederick
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Manalu is located in a Shopping Center and therefore has a parking lot in front of the restaurant. Plenty of spots to park in. There are also handicap spots.
  • Public transit
    Transit bus stops (#10)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Pontecorvo
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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