Mano a Mano

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   Christina

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was stellar but the table service was a bit abrupt. Twice the wait staff tried to take plates before we were finished with the food on them. That does not make for a relaxed, pleasant dining experience.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Christina, Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the food, but we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced. We understand how important it is to have a relaxed and pleasant dining experience, and we regret that the timing of clearing your plates disrupted that. We’ll definitely address this with our team to ensure that we are more mindful of guests’ needs moving forward. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance to provide a smoother, more enjoyable experience in the future! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Bea

   VIP

   Chicago

   252 reviews

   4.0

   252 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Go if you are up for pasta. There’s little else on the menu. Loved the zucchini flowers, the meatballs, the tiramisu and most of the pastas. The ravioletti were very oily and the lamb was a bit tough. Note that portions are a bit small. You want to try a few but it gets pricey if you’re hungry. Nice room, great server.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Bea, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you liked the atmosphere and service! We appreciate your honesty about the ravioletti and lamb; we’ll be sure to pass that along to the kitchen for improvement. We understand that portion sizes can be a factor when trying a variety of dishes, and we’ll keep your comments in mind as we continue to fine-tune our menu. We hope to be able to serve you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. First time there and was fantastic.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Donna, Thanks for visiting us and taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Tracey

   VIP

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment we entered, the experience was fantastic. Dre, our waiter, was on point in both cocktail and food recommendations. The pastas were amazing. The drinks were fun and delicious. We will definitely return.
   

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   Valery

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The pistachio gelato is worth the visit in itself! The staff and service was very good and the broccolini was really good! A nice spot on North Milwaukee Ave!
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Valery, Thanks for visiting us and taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you enjoyed the pistachio gelato, broccolini, and service. We hope to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Mandy

   VIP

   Chicago

   311 reviews

   3.0

   311 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   They sat us late but the hostess was sweet to come get us next door. There was no where to stand in the restaurant. The food was good but very heavy. My recommendation would be to put more protein options on the menu. The service was excellent. Cool space.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Mandy, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a positive experience with our service. We apologize for the delay in seating and appreciate your understanding. We appreciate your suggestion about adding more protein options to the menu—it's something we'll definitely take into consideration as we continue to improve our offerings. We're also glad you enjoyed the space, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Sophie

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was great and well paced. We spent 2 hours enjoying our food and wine and never felt rushed.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Sophie, Thanks for visiting us! We're glad you had an enjoyable experience. We hope to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Christy

   VIP

   Raleigh

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a magical first experience at Mano a Mano. We were looking for a date night spot within walking distance of City Lit, where we were headed afterward for an event on a very cold evening. What a wonderful surprise! From the moment we walked in to the warm, inviting room, to our kind and helpful server, to the tasty wine served in carafes, to the welcome bread service (a lost art and such a rarity these days), to the excellent but non-obtrusive soundtrack, to the delicious food (special props to the salads, which are thoughtful parts of the menu), to the sweet one-bite gelato treat for a special occasion we were celebrating, everything was first rate. The pasta isn't cheap, but it's all handmade and thoughtfully prepared, and given the generous portion of other aspects of the menu (did I mention bread service?! still thinking about that Calabrian chili butter), it's hard to fault the value. Honestly, this was an unforgettable meal for us and we can't wait to go back.
   

   Mano a ManoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Christy, Thank you so much for this thoughtful and kind review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your first experience at Mano a Mano was magical. We're also happy that we could provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere and that you enjoyed the wine, bread service (we love that Calabrian chili butter too!), and the thoughtful touches throughout your meal. We truly appreciate your recognition of our handmade pasta and the overall experience—we're so lucky to have guests like you. We can’t wait to cook for you again soon! Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
   

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   Nancy

   VIP

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, drinks, and service are always exceptional at this beautiful restaurant.
   

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    Addyson

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything I ordered was PERFECT. My server was knowledgeable & helpful, the entire staff were so friendly. I’ll have to come back to try more menu items!
    

    Mano a ManoResponded on February 25, 2025

    Hi Addyson, We're glad you enjoyed your meal! We look forward to cooking for you again soon. Be well, The Mano a Mano Team
    

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