Mano a Mano

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   Olivia

   Columbus

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Assistant GM Jess R. was so so sweet and attentive ! Excellent ambience, very sweet server as well and they had great recommendations (the eggplant cutlet was phenomenal). It was our first time and it was perfect for Valentine’s Day !!
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Olivia, Thanks for visiting us! We're happy the team took great care of you. We hope to see you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Eric

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An intimate setting with a vibe of a NYC little Italy super club Food quality and flavors are outstanding ! A welcoming experience by the staff. Stop in you won’t be disappointed
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Eric, Thanks for visiting us! We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed our cooking. We hope to see you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Stacey

   VIP

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Andre may be the best server we’ve had at any restaurant, ever. He’s awesome, food was great, love the vibe.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Stacey, Thanks for visiting us! We’re happy to hear that Dre made your experience better. We hope to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Bill

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food—delicious salads and pastas. The service was superb.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Bill, Thanks for visiting us! We're glad you had a great time. We hope to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   KathleenS

   VIP

   Chicago

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Literally every single dish we had was fantastic!! The service was also great and our waitress took the time to really walk us through all of her top recommendations. I also loved that this place wasn’t pumped up with music, it was cozy and you could really have a deep conversation with someone and didn’t feel like you were on top of another table.
   

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   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that you loved every dish and enjoyed the service. We’re also glad the ambiance contributed to a cozy, relaxed atmosphere where you could truly enjoy good conversation. We can't wait to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Lexi

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our experience at Mano A Mano was fantastic! We went right as they opened on a weeknight and it felt so intimate. I was really smitten with the dim lighting and all of the furnishings--really beautiful space. Our server was sweet and had a very contagious energy, and everyone we spoke to was amicable and warm! The happy hour deal is the value play, for sure--the pizza you get when you order a bottle of wine is the best in the area (and there's TONS of great pizza a stone's throw away). It's chewy without being tough, the salt level of the cheeses was perfect, and the crust was perfectly crispy on the bottom. We also ordered two entrees and while everything tasted AMAZING (the bone marrow and short rib agnolotti were unique and perfectly al dente), we're big eaters, so we felt like the portions were a little small for entree prices. We were grateful that we'd eaten the pizza before our entrees! The tiramisu was fluffy and creamy, and the gelato we sampled for our birthday treat was delicious and custardy. The meal was very leisurely paced (in a good way) where I never felt rushed with too many plates on the table. We didn't have a single bad bite of food here, and we'll come back to take advantage of that happy hour deal again. Thanks for a memorable experience!
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Lexi, Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, the energy of our team, and the food. We also appreciate your feedback on the portion sizes, and we’ll keep that in mind as we continue to refine our offerings. We can’t wait to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Brooke

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service! Delicious food. I can’t wait to try their other pasta dishes. Make sure to order the meatballs and focaccia as a starter!
   

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   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Brooke, Thank you so much for the kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the service and food. The meatballs and focaccia are definitely crowd favorites, so we're glad you loved them! We can’t wait for you to try our other pasta dishes as well—hope to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Nick

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Small portions, good food, slow service , was first to check in for my reservation time and last to be seated. Probably wouldn’t go back
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Nick, Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We truly value your comments about the portion sizes, food quality, and service, and we'll certainly take this into consideration. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance in the future to provide a better experience! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Allison

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good, just not memorable. A little pricey for it being a tad forgettable. But the service was lovely and I really enjoyed the ambiance!
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Allison, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the service and ambiance, and we appreciate your feedback on the food. We always strive to create memorable dining experiences, so we'll take your comments to heart as we continue to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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    Matt

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was phenomenal and the Restaurant Week menu was great bang for your buck. On top of the food, their Negroni offerings were superb and service was outstanding! We’ll definitely be back!
    

    Mano a ManoResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Matt, Thanks for visiting us! We're glad you enjoyed yourself and that our team was able to take great care of you. We hope to see you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
    

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