Mancuso's Restaurant

You will see by my reviews... they are authentic. If I have a good experience... I will tell it like it is... same if I have a negative experience. Too much to get into, bottom line for Mancuso's... it was for me the worst food I have ever had... in any scenario! Upon arrival our waiter, David, started "selling" us on steak, lobster and seabass... the 5 most expensive dishes on the menu... then I inquired about the wine list... the wines are marked up about 200%... and asked if they had cabernet wine glasses for a $100 bottle of wine (in store for $30)... David said they did not have nice wine glasses... surprised... I asked how a high end restaurant would not have stemware to match... he replied "we are not a high end restaurant... just an eatery near the convention center"... and that is exactly what you should expect. The food is not edible... sent back the Veal Marsala... not sure what the meat looked like, smothered in a gravy that tasted like sherry (not marsala) and vegetables that looked like they were from a frozen package (crinkly carrots). Service... our waiter would not engage and explain the menu... just selling dishes... After 20 min... we saw that another table had bread + oil + balsamic vinegar... and had to ask to get some for our table. If you want to spend $80 - $100 per person for food... not a meal... this is the place to go! There are several other options in the downtown area that are good... had to find out the hard way, as many of the reviews were good. Unfortunate that I wasted a dinning night and money on Mancuso's... we were in town for Spring Training for only 3 days.

Imo, marsala sauce was ok. Bolognaise was not that good.

Such a beautiful experience! Came here on recommendation from a friend for a date night and was NOT Disappointed!! Stephanie provided such fun, inviting service and really added to the already enjoyable atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful. The food!! I can’t wait to come back several times just to try all the things I spotted on their menu. We certainly put a dent in that bucket list and my hubby personally tipped the chef because his pasta sauce was that on point! I can’t say enough about this restaurant, just go! You’ll be happy you did!

Fabulous restaurant we always go there when we're in the city.

food wasnt as expected, don't get marinara

Outstanding Italian restaurant in downtown Phoenix! Wait staff and hostesses were all very friendly and accommodating. The food is very good! Good mix of pastas, seafood, and steaks. Large wine and cocktail menu. Good views of the city. They have indoor and outdoor seating. No complaints here. If you want good Italian food, this is your place. Highly recommend.

Service and atmosphere are good but the food is dull and uninspired. I had the crab stack appetizer, the fresh salmon salad and the kale and mushroom ravioli. The ravioli was really bland. It needs cheese and perhaps salt. I also wasn't really a fan of the salmon salad. It was ok but for $22 it could have been better. It's just a piece of salmon on a plain salad with big tomato wedges and a basic dressing. The crab stack appetizer was bland as well. There are much better places to eat for the money.