Mangiasti?
Despite today’s technology, “nonna” Francesca always uses her fireplace to cook. When you walk into her house, the aroma makes you hungry immediately and then she asks the question: “Mangiasti?” (Have you eaten?) and you just can’t say no to her!
This culture is replicated at Mangiasti Restaurant because a meal is not just a chance to fill up, but an opportunity to gather, share, talk and disconnect from the distractions of the outside world.
At Mangiasti you will savour simplicity of the Southern Italian food, appreciating the different flavours and textures like a true Italian! Enthusiastic eating is our secret, so loosen your belt and dig deep.
Grazie Nonna Francesca!
Opening Hours
Wednesday – Thursday 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday 12:00pm – 3:00pm | 5:00pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 5:00pm – 9.30pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 9:30pm
Mondays and Tuesdays we rest!
Enjoy the wonderful Southern Italian Cuisine!
La Domenica a Pranzo
Nonna’s Special Sunday Lunch
Offered every first & last Sunday lunch of each month | 35.9 pp
Pane e Olive
home made bread with marinated sicilian mixed olives
Pasta al Ragù
prime hand cut pork, veal and beef slow cooked for 8 hours
Bicchiere di Vino Rosso
red wine glass, Fortebraccio Chianti
Per Cominciare
Fiori di zucca
filled with mascarpone in Neapolitan batter
Fritto Misto
fried fresh Southern Australian calamari and seasonal vegetables
Polipo e Ceci
twice-cooked fresh WA Octopus with chickpeas
Pasta
Gnocchi all’Amatriciana
with fresh burrata on top
Linguine Caprese
cherry tomatoes with fresh burrata on top
Linguine al Cartoccio
fresh W.A. scampi and fresh local mixed seafood baked in a parcel
Secondi
Porchetta Romana
House Rolled 12 hours slow cooked Pork Belly with mixed micro leaves salad
Fish of the Day
ask the staff for the Australian fish of the day
Salsiccia e Lenticchie
homemade pork and veal salsiccia with lentils ragù
Endorsements
What a fantastic place to celebrate any occasion.Grrat food, excellent service.
Marie Cortese
The FOOD WAS GREAT. Each dish had an amazing taste to it , the waiter's were very friendly too. The actual place is very nicely done
Attentive, knowledgeable staff; great service - not rushed but not too slow; and wonderful food from an interesting menu. What more can I say. Bellissimo!!
I enjoyed a fabulous Valentines Day lunch with the love of my life today at Mangiasti Italian Restaurant, 15 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase.You all should get yourselves down there and enjoy the absolutely fine food, and the attention/service.SO GOOD!#mangiasti
Great food and friendly staff
Food was amazing...we waddled out of the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful
A spontaneous night out and we discovered Mangiasti? through the entertainment book.The staff were attentive, professional & genuinely outgoing.The kitchen staff were visibly working hard but proud of what they were doing.The food... the food... need i say more? Incredible flavours, generous serving size and although it was a little pricy we will definitely be back because of the food! Delicious. You all but forget that you are on the main road.Thanks team, keep up the awesome work!
Yoel Hyman
Authentic food and great vibe. Always delicious. Beer on tap and bar area.
As a north shore local, it is always a pleasure to discover great restaurants near me and wow, just wow. I am singing from the rooftop that Mangiasti is an absolute ripper!! Dish after dish was amazing and so delicious with the most lively service that made me feel like we were old friends. Special mention to their signature dish of Linguine al Cartoccio (seafood pasta baked in a parcel) which had the most beautiful sweetness from the fresh seafood and the roasted cherry tomatoes and the Tagliatelle al Ragu which had so much depth of flavour and tenderness after 8 hours of cooking. Everything was divine divine divine! I cant wait to go back!Dishes I had were:▪️Linguine al Cartoccio▪️Tagliatelle al Ragu▪️Marinated Sicilian Mixed Olives▪️Zucchini Flowers▪️Fritto Misto▪️Bistecca alla Fiorentina▪️Porchetta Romana▪️Garden Salad▪️Watermelon Salad
Kimberley Kells
What a beautiful lunch today with the family beautiful food fantastic service you guys went above and beyond to give us a great experience in your lovely restaurant....grazie
Michael Cascio
Great service and amazing food
ivano La Placa
Oh. My. God. Immense. Pricey, but oh so very tasty. I was there for lunch and it's a tight space but a lovely, airy space and the food is next level. I had the Tagliatelli and Porchettta and it was DIVINE.
Charles DuMar
Proper Italian food. Could eat there every day.
Tim Bowland
Fantastic dining experience,being from a Calabrese background I found the food exactly like the old country
Great service and great food. The arancini was delicious and the florentine steak was amazing. The atmosphere is great down stairs and the decor is unique. It is like entering a mini Italy.
Benny Bean
Great authentic Italian food!
Benny Chen
Loved it. Pasta was fantastic. Loved the olives
Guy Thompson
Great service great food🍾🍾🍷🍷
Gaby Skaf
We had previously visited as a large group and had the tour menu, which left me wanting to try more!We returned on the weekend and Absolutely loved our experience at the chef’s table. We had some amazing dishes and I have picked out what I’m having on our next visit 😂The wait staff were attentive, the chefs were on their game (and amazing to watch!) and we felt absolutely welcome.Definitely my new favourite restaurant. Thank you so much for the memorable experience.
it's like going back to Rome! great food, great service. Make sure to call ahead and make reservations because it's usually packed!
Nestor Escribano
Mangiasti? Yes we did! And better, we have had eaten very well.We tried a couple of dishes, and they were just amazing, it reminds us the truly italian kitchen.The food was finally different from the classic "tortellini boscaiola"Tried Tagliatelle and you'll be amazed by the taste of truffle mixed with burrata..Absolutely to try, and the staff? Well, Sarah was super dFriendly and Davide.. Davide is Davide and he knows how to deal with peopleKeep doing great Davide!
Luca Stefano Missaglia
Food was fantastic. Great service.
Ordered takeaway for the first time and was blown away by the quality. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The portions were super generous. Overall great experience. Will definitely be going back!
Nick Bate
Had a lovely night on my birthday One of the best authentic Italian food amazing food and nice atmosphere and friendly stuff have been many times now and every time is awesome highly recommended
joey paragassian
Authentic and amazing food ! great service !! highly recommend !
Beautiful restaurant, great food and great staff! Highly recommend visiting this restaurant for a authentic Italian experience
Alina Levonian
Fantastic food, warm and friendly and attentive staff. I would highly recommend Mangiasti....we had a wonderful lunch. ❤️
Lovely little Italian restaurant with mouth watering food. Highly recommended.
Linda Louskos
One of the best restaurants on the north shore. The staff are brilliant and the food amazing.
Tim Peterson
Mangiasti? is a unique Southern Italian Restaurant, which brings the Calabrese vibe right at your seat! Loved the “frittura mista” , a must try dish to start with, and the coffee ☕️ made with the traditional Italian Caffettiera! The pasta is fresh and the sauce is such a delicacy! Thank you to the owners and staff, who created such a unique and special place😁Can’t wait to be back soon!!! Grazie 😊
As good an italian meal and experience you could have....In fact, the best italian i've ever had. Outstanding service, welcoming atmosphere, and most of all the food was unbelievably good!What a spot for my birthday dinner with the family!PS. That Porchetta needs to be a permanent fixture on the menu!
Michael Maguire
Wow finally some class in lindfield area.... really amazing food service and venue.
Andrew Hearne
What a great place! Great food, lovely decor and wonderful service. Would definitely recommend it
Great atmosphere, excellent food and service. Very friendly. Love this place!
Amazing place!I m Italian, born in the south. I used to own my own authentic Italian cafe'/restaurant and have worked with Italian top chefs and I think that Mangiasti? Is a fantastic place. Love the athmosfere, the quality and authenticity of the food, the attentive service and the staff.I have become a regular and I can t help by spreading the word. To the two people that rated it 1 stars I have to say that they have no clue of what Italian food is and their reviews are totally unfair and arrogant.Thank you mangiasti for making me feel like I m back home when with you guy
Amazing place!I m Italian, born in the south. I used to own my own authentic Italian cafe'/restaurant and have worked with Italian top chefs and I think that Mangiasti? Is a fantastic place. Love the athmosfere, the quality and authenticity of the food, the attentive service and the staff.I have become a regular and I can t help by spreading the word. To the two people that rated it 1 stars I have to say that they have no clue of what Italian food is and their reviews are totally unfair and arrogant.Thank you mangiasti for making me feel like I m back home when with you guy
Rosy Landi
Every time we have been to Mangiasti, we have always enjoyed the amazing food,nothing can be faulted, the atmosphere is second to none true authenticity, and we always leave with a smile on our face after a great night out.Well done Mangiasti
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Jack Kayserian
Fantastic customer service and beautiful authentic food. Couldn’t be happier and more satisfied. I cannot wait to come back to my local Italian restaurant, it’s just like Nonnas kitchen!
Natalie Johnson
Had an amazing dinner at Mangiasti last night. The hospitality was great, the food authentic and very tasty. Highly recommend this great little gem!
Vache Kahramanian
We had a lovely time at Mangiasti. Atmosphere was great. The staff and owner were especially friendly and accomodating. Food was excellent and fantastic service for our table of ten. Highly recommend this place!
V Lee
Hands down the best and most authentic Italian food I have ever had, came here with some friends that highly recommended this place, service was fantastic, food was incredible the layout is fantastic. Can’t wait to go back again. Do yourself a favor and get the ragu.
Johl Phillips
Lovely place to eat. A real treat having authentic Italian food. Highly recommend this place
Pierre Kayserian
Absolutely fantastic. Best Italian ive been to outside of Italy!
Matthew Legg
Great authentic delicious Italian food 💖
Really love this place! Very authentic - delicious food, warm, friendly service. We will be back!
Dylan Close
Wonderful food!! Would highly recommend! A truely southern Italian experience from the food/ambience and staff. Can't wait to come back!! 🙌😍
Jessica Bronzino
We just had a double celebration with a group of 21 and the food was authentic, delicious and in abundance, the service was 5 stars! Compliments to the chef. Grazie Davide & staff. We will see you soon!
Irene Laver
Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff and terrific atmosphere.
Daria Levy
Food was delicious - really authentic Italian food. Loved it! We’ll go back for sure. The arancini balls were so good!!!
Outstanding food and service. Putting it on favourites list
Russell Duma
Beautiful Italian like atmosphere felt like we were in Italy loved the food and all the waiters and waitresses served with a smile 😀 🇮🇹
Beautiful food,beautiful people,beautiful atmosphere
Roman Knut
Amazingly good food, beautiful restaurant and friendly staff
Best authentic Italian restaurant. Loved it.
Vatche Demirjian
Lively social Italian restaurant. Food is fantastic and service attentive. Looking forward to returning.
Chris Hegney
Great atmosphere and great food! We will definitely be back. 🙂
Christie Shin
If you haven’t been here you are missing out !!! It’s a must ! Trendy , friendly , top food ! Make sure you book
The most delicious Italian food I've eaten in Sydney. Hats off to the chef, Mario. Great service by the attentive staff.
Anna Roins
A gem on the North beaches! great genuine Southern Italian food, friendly staff and awesome ambience
Luca Febbraio
Great experience. Atmosphere good, food terrific and service from Davide and Amanda was exceptional.
Michael Scott
We dined with friends at Mangiasti for the first time this evening and are thrilled to have such a wonderful restaurant as our new local Italian. The food was AMAZING, the staff were really lovely, the service was fast and the atmosphere was great! Did I mention the food? YUM! Even our young children described their meals as ‘absolutely delicious’ (a rarity in our experience!). This is a new favourite and we cant wait to come back!
K Sistenich
great southern Italian food. I'll be back for sure.
Vince Caronna
Love this place! the food, the service, the wine and just how they've made it feel like you're actually in Italy. Beautiful. Highly Recommend.
john tzannes
Amazing food, service and ambiance. By far the best italian food around. Also the gnocci and caprese are a must try from the pastas!
Anita Kayserian
Unbelievable food and the service is brilliant! I felt like I was in Italy! Highly recommend this place for those near and far!
Kim Huckerby
Dont know more points for me
elliot roehrs
An amazing restaurant with beautiful decor and excellent service. The food was delicious and came very quickly. After overhearing it was my friend’s birthday, the restaurant treated us to complimentary dessert - the icing on an already impressive cake. Will definitely be back!
Angela
Feels like a little piece of Italy, with the authentic Italian menu and wonderful atmosphere.
Matija McRoberts
Wonderful from the moment you walk in! Beautiful decor, I felt like I was in a little laneway in southern Italy . The food is fantastic, the staff attentive and helpful. We went for the first time on Tuesday and loved it, so much we went back again on Friday. We live a short walk away so it is great to have such an excellent Italian restaurant around the corner.
Tracy Tresidder
Great Italian food, great wine , great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Ornella Triolo
Best Italian food in Sydney for sure! Great service, friendly staff and lovely place.
Cindy Pellegrino
Good food, wonderful service, lovely location and great atmosphere. Special mention to Davide and George, owners and creators of this awesome new restaurant. A must to try!!!
Luigi Pitzolu
