Mandola's Italian Kitchen - Cedar Park

Missing a star as a nod to my husband who cannot stand it when we go here and has since our last visit said he won't be joining us again. Lol This is my favorite place to take my kids when I need to just chill for a bit, chat with my Mom friends, and enjoy a drink. The food is just like something you'd whip up for the neighborhood kids. Nothing special, but not bad either. I enjoy the meatball panini, Mista side salad, and the bread w/oil! We've had lasagna, chicken parm, spaghetti and Italian sausage... the boys always get the pizza but sometimes do chicken tenders and it's all pretty good. Pro tip: if your kiddo likes to dip his tenders in Ranch or BBQ? Bring your own little container of it! The selling point here is that their play area for the kids is perfection. The playground gets a bit of sun but overall there is shade and turf to free play on and even a tiny little hill my boys love to roll race down. Bring a few balloons for volleying, take your shoes off, grab a glass of vino... and molto bene!!

Wonderful lunch! Eggplant parmigiana was thin and juicy and we were thankful for the gluten free pizza for our son! Dark chocolate gelato was decadent and the expresso was a perfect finish to a lovely lunch!

This place is phenomenal! Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in Austin! The food tasted so fresh. Great portions. 10/10 will comeback.

One of rhe worst pastas I have eaten. Felt like leftover ones just thrown on a plate.. no presentation or flavour just didn't eat it. Horrible service we need to go order no one serves and yet they want a tip. Waste of 40 bucks.

Enjoyed lunch with friends on friday. There is adequate parking in the area and the restaurant was not very busy at 11:30. You order at the counter from the menu, pay, and they give you a table number and deliver your food to you when it is prepared. I enjoyed the soup and salad with a Caesar salad and Italian wedding soup. My friend enjoyed a half Panini and salad. Both were the luncheon special. Others had whole panini sandwiches and a small margarita pizza. Everyone enjoyed their food and the large sandwiches are a generous portion! They also offer a full range of adult beverages, and delicious gelato and baked goods for your sweet tooth. They have both indoor and out of doors dining, and a lovely playscape for smaller children. Overall, we all enjoyed our food and the reasonable prices.