Mandola's Deli

Our first time eating at Mandola’s Deli was a wonderful experience! We got there about 45 minutes before they were closing and there were no others dining in. While we were there they had a stream of take outs picking up! My husband and I shared a garden salad with House Italian dressing. The salad was very fresh! We also shared Spaghetti with Mariana sauce and meatballs. It comes with 3 meatballs so the sweet lady taking our order suggested adding another meatball! Just the right amount of food for two! It comes with three pieces of garlic bread! The sauce was excellent but the meatballs were heavenly! Not greasy at all! No indigestion here! We also ordered a cannoli to go! Very different from ones I’ve had but so delicious! Everyone was super nice and helpful! 3 times during the meal making sure we had everything we needed! Floors clean, counters clean, tables clean and most important restroom very clean. It’s an older building and it definitely takes you back in time with all the old Mandela family pictures! Great food and great experience after a long hot summer day in Houston! Btw they weren’t having any trouble keeping the restaurant cool!

This is some great classic Italian food! I loved the chicken parm with huge pieces of chicken and a tasty sauce. I’m sure their pastas would be good too based on the sauce. The mozzarella sticks were very good, but not as special as the sandwich. the entire staff was very friendly as well. They made me feel welcome the whole time. Prices were also very good.

Mandola's Deli had been a favorite of mine for a long time. I had the delight of working for the East End a while back and got to know the treasure trove of culture and food it is and has historically been. Having said that, don't sleep on Mandola's. Go. Often and always for your Italian food fix! We had lasagna, eggplant parm, chicken marsala, a cheeseburger, and some great Italian wedding cookies. Everything was delicious. I always get the lasagna and I am always convinced its the best I have had. The portions are as they have always been at Mandola's - big enough to fill the belly and maybe a little left over for later - depending on how hungry you are. The garlic bread is buttery heaven and top that all off with the service. I hesitate to call it just service - its hospitality. Like being invited into the Mandola home to eat, talk, and share some laughs. Our experience at Mandola's has always been like that, going to a friends house to eat and catch-up. Way back when, the soda fountain was behind the counter and we were always told to come around the counter for refills if we wanted too. Like going to see your family and friends for a meal - that help yourself vibe makes great food even better and we can't wait to go back.

Super great place I had no idea was right by my house! Amazing hot fresh food, I grabbed mine to go. I had the chicken parm & pasta with a half Margherita pizza. The pizza crust was the perfect combo of soft and crispy, baked to perfection with the flavors I’d hope for! My 1yr old son and I shared the chicken parm and this is the first time I heard him say “mmmmm” ever haha it was delicious! He finished his whole plate. The marina sauce isn’t too overpowering it’s just right without doing too much, I enjoyed this plate and will definitely like to try more items. The restaurant itself is super clean and nice inside, and the customer service is super great the guy that helped me with my pick up order was fast, made sure I had what I needed, and was super cool! I’ll definitely be back!