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Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville, Virginia Beach, VA

Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville

4.8
4.8
1344 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The experienced Culinary team of Chefs John R. Mannino & John M. Mannino (Father & Son Respectively) have partnered with Sommelier Daris Gavin to open New "Olde World Style" Italian Bistros. The goal was to give patrons Great Italian food at a reasonable price point with wine choices to match. We… are sure that the Mannino’s Italian Bistro Family will work with great passion & attention to detail to try and ensure that our guest develop a sense of home and comfort while enjoying their dining experience. John R. spent time at many restaurants both locally (Nicholas’ at the Omni, La Bella Italia, Café Society {Executive Chef}, Bodegas & 456 Fish) and nationally (Lacey’s Restaurant/ Manhattan & East of Athens/ Long Island). John M Mannino is an Honors Graduate of Culinary Institute of America. He was the Executive Chef of Bodega & 4 5 6 Fish prior to opening Mannino's. John M also won the Inaugural 2012 Taste of Hamptonroads Iron Chef competition.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 474-4446
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John M. Mannino

What 1,344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Italian

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Food

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "top-notch service." Their standout She Crab Soup and homemade mozzarella receive rave reviews. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly servers Diane and James. Perfect for celebrations, this bistro is cherished by locals and visitors alike.

1,344 Reviews
  1. Aimee

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy. The food, drinks and service were outstanding

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  2. Robert

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service was the best and great ambiance! Highly recommended.

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  3. George

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service always. It’s our favorite Italian restaurant in Hampton roads.

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  4. Elissa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all delicious and our server was delightful. We will definitely return next time we are Virginia Beach.

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anna was a great server; Dinners were excellent as always and don't skip the She crab soup!

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  6. Romualdo

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Loved it. The she crab soup is to die for. Love the crabtini ❤️

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  7. Elaine

    Richmond

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was awesome as always. Diane, our waitress, was excellent. 10 star service and food!!

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  8. Gene

    Richmond

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with great service. Always a good experience at Mannino’s.

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  9. Kim

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. Portion size of some entrees better than others

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  10. Kristina

    VIP

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, very tasty. Wish they served something other than penne, but it was restaurant week so they were trying to take it easy on the kitchen. She crab was amazing, homemade mozzarella and prosciutto was best I ever had, rockfish was delicious and desserts all good.

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Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville is rated 4.8 stars by 1344 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Mannino's Italian Bistro - Kempsville

4402 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Additional information

  • Area
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John M. Mannino
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