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Mangia Bene Cucina, Laguna Niguel, CA

Mangia Bene Cucina

4.7
4.7
690 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA, Mangia Bene Cucina has been an Orange County landmark since 1991. Our mission is to provide our guests with the best and most memorable dining experience. From our upbeat and vibrant staff, to our original and delicious Italian dishes.

We have a passion for Italian cuisine and with over 25 years of restaurant experience, we are sure to provide you with what we like to call, The Fresh Italian Food Experience.

From serving you daily for lunch and dinner to catering your parties and special events, we welcome your family to our family restaurant.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday : 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM; Friday - Saturday : 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM;
  • Phone number
    (949) 831-0141
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We Cater private events, please contact Management for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We can host private events, please contact Management for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Cross street
    La Paz & Pacific Park Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mangia Bene Cucina delights with its "great food," "extensive menu," and "friendly staff." Known for "excellent service" and "large portions," this family-friendly spot offers delicious Italian cuisine at "reasonable prices." Regulars appreciate its "family-owned" charm and consistently "fantastic food," making it a beloved local gem.

690 Reviews
  1. Christine

    VIP

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is never disappointing. Food is always delicious. Service was exceptional.

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  2. Kelly

    VIP

    Central Coast

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant and we were very pleasantly surprised. We had the fried artichoke appetizer, it was good, wish the artichokes were crispier. We also had the seafood pasta and rigatoni with sausage, both were delicious, we ended our meal with a very good and crunchy cannoli. We’ll definitely go back.

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  3. John

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been going to Mangia Bene since it opened in 1991. Always consistently excellent food. Servers at times can be a little spotty but the food is always excellent

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  4. Michael

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy holiday dinner time - so all in all a good experience despite a little delay. Wait staff was working hard! The food was good as always, but a few modifications were missed.

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  5. Ralph

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time visiting this restaurant. We went there after looking over the menu on line. It is an extensive menu with a lot of good choices to try. We had a fried artichoke starter that was fantastic. The garlic bread provided for the table was also a big hit. Our server was fantastic and prices are reasonable as far as restaurants go these days. There is a lot of good seating unlike so many Italian restaurants that are so limited. Our main course (51) was delicious and serving size was over the top. A second meal to bring home. Overall it's a great local restaurant. Noise level was over the top however maybe that''s because it was Valentine's Day. We will no doubt go back and try different menu selections.

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  6. pauline

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Got the crostini appetizer and the calamari salad. Outstanding!! Can't wait to return and will order the same things!

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  7. Kristin

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu, great service, and fantastic food!

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  8. Nancy

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spaghetti Fra Diablo was lukewarm and sauce was watery.

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  9. whitney

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian in Orange County! My absolute favorite place! Always perfect!

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  10. Suzanne

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    mangia bene was very busy on Friday night yet the staff was super nice patient and friendly! all was great!

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FAQs

Mangia Bene Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 831-0141.

Mangia Bene Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 690 OpenTable diners.

Mangia Bene Cucina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mangia Bene Cucina

27281 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-3625

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Paz & Pacific Park Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday : 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM; Friday - Saturday : 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM;
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 831-0141
  • Catering
    We Cater private events, please contact Management for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We can host private events, please contact Management for more information.
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