Mangarosa Restaurant

I took my husband here for his bday on a Friday night, the food and wine menu was great and service was excellent. We sat outside and with the heaters it was very comfortable. We had the gnocchi and a steak, both were awesome. I would definitely come back. Pros: great service, wine and food Cons: its north beach, so obviously the parking more

So my partner and I recently came to Manga Rosa to celebrate our anniversary. We sat outside (which I must say was fabulous) the weather was great and we had our own heater above us. The menu was a little confusing at first, until our waiter came by and explained the whole thing. We really didn't know what to try and our waiter asked us if we would like for him to surprise us..We were really excited and yes! He asked us how many coures we would like to try..We just had to go all in!!! So he brought us a bottle of Cabernet called ""Parks"" If you have not tried this you are missing out, he couldn't stop talking about it..After this we totally trusted him. He then brought out a appetizer of calamri (also amazing). For the salad he brought the most mouth watering salad I have ever had, it was a citrus salad with oranges and hearts of palm(which he split one salad for us, that was so sweet)..He then brought us a gnocchi to share and followed by a the brazilian Steak. For dessert he brought us a free dessert for our celebration. It was a chocolate cake and vanilla icecream a glass of champagne..Overall this place was great, we will be back. Everyone there was very attractive and sweet. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. It is a little loud, but I think it adds some character. Check it out!! Pros: Wonderful ambience Cons: a little loud more

So my partner and I recently came to Manga Rosa to celebrate our anniversary. We sat outside (which I must say was fabulous) the weather was great and we had our own heater above us. The menu was a little confusing at first, until our waiter came by and explained the whole thing. We really didn't know what to try and our waiter asked us if we would like for him to surprise us..We were really excited and yes! He asked us how many coures we would like to try..We just had to go all in!!! So he brought us a bottle of Cabernet called "Parks" If you have not tried this you are missing out, he couldn't stop talking about it..After this we totally trusted him. He then brought out a appetizer of calamri (also amazing). For the salad he brought the most mouth watering salad I have ever had, it was a citrus salad with oranges and hearts of palm(which he split one salad for us, that was so sweet)..He then brought us a gnocchi to share and followed by a the brazilian Steak. For dessert he brought us a free dessert for our celebration. It was a chocolate cake and vanilla icecream a glass of champagne..Overall this place was great, we will be back. Everyone there was very attractive and sweet. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. It is a little loud, but I think it adds some character. Check it out!! Pros: Wonderful ambience Cons: a little loud more

The front of the house staff treated us like gold the first time we went in, but on return visits, we were already like old friends. The wine list here is small and focuses on Italy and South America. Our usual server, Aaron, seems to know the list really well and recently turned us on to our new favorite wines, the Manara Amarone, which he described as the Ferrari of Italian wines, and the Monterovere, a Nebbiolo and Cab blend that is slow to open up but becomes a light and spicy-cherry-bomb. The food here is good. Most of it is simple, grilled meats and pastas, everything is delicious but not overly complicated, crowd pleasers mostly.... Except for the Gnocchi. Not chewy or doughy, their gnocchi melts in your mouth... Sit at the counter and watch the kitchen either, there's more drama back there than any reality show on television. Pros: Delicious wines, Yummy Gnocchi, Hotty Servers Cons: Too Loud for Grandma, Need Res. on weekends more

The front of the house staff treated us like gold the first time we went in, but on return visits, we were already like old friends. The wine list here is small and focuses on Italy and South America. Our usual server, Aaron, seems to know the list really well and recently turned us on to our new favorite wines, the Manara Amarone, which he described as the Ferrari of Italian wines, and the Monterovere, a Nebbiolo and Cab blend that is slow to open up but becomes a light and spicy-cherry-bomb. The food here is good. Most of it is simple, grilled meats and pastas, everything is delicious but not overly complicated, crowd pleasers mostly.... Except for the Gnocchi. Not chewy or doughy, their gnocchi melts in your mouth... Sit at the counter and watch the kitchen either, there's more drama back there than any reality show on television. Pros: Delicious wines, Yummy Gnocchi, Hotty Servers Cons: Too Loud for Grandma, Need Res. on weekends more

"it's all good!" in Portuguese. My wife and I are biased, because we live in the area, but we come here all the time. We've tried most of the menu, and love it all. Steak-wise I put the Rechaud as different but on par with a good fillet as there is a ton, and you have it cooked as you like it on their grill. The shrimp risotto is one of the few risottos i have ever liked. The crab/tart appetizer is unreal, the ribs fall off the bone on sight, and the spaghetti and meatballs are how they should be. When I have ventured to the specials, I have never been disappointed. Outside dining (with heatlamps) to people watch, or inside, where they have a warm yet sophisticated vibe. And we never fail to get the Pao de quezo (divine cheese bread) and a caiparinha! Pros: Food, warmth more

""it's all good!"" in Portuguese. My wife and I are biased, because we live in the area, but we come here all the time. We've tried most of the menu, and love it all. Steak-wise I put the Rechaud as different but on par with a good fillet as there is a ton, and you have it cooked as you like it on their grill. The shrimp risotto is one of the few risottos i have ever liked. The crab/tart appetizer is unreal, the ribs fall off the bone on sight, and the spaghetti and meatballs are how they should be. When I have ventured to the specials, I have never been disappointed. Outside dining (with heatlamps) to people watch, or inside, where they have a warm yet sophisticated vibe. And we never fail to get the Pao de quezo (divine cheese bread) and a caiparinha! Pros: Food, warmth more

Manga Rosa is a trendy Italian - Brazilian fusion restaurant, a combination you won't find very often. Remarkably it seems they stay true to the essence that makes each type of cuisine great...well seasoned and savory Brazilian steak, and superb seafood pasta dishes. The salads and appetizers are all very good - my two favorites are the cheese bread and the Ahi tuna salad. For entrees the Brazilian steak is highly recommended and well priced at $28. The steak is sliced and served rare atop a sizzling hot plate! The one draw back is their wine menu is tiny and overpriced. Corkage is $15.00, which isn't unreasonable, and may be a good option if you intend to enjoy a good bottle of wine with your meal. The mixed drinks are excellent, especially the Mojito's, although I would recommend avoiding the flavored Mojitos in favor of the standard fare. Pros: Food quality, Service, Ambiance Cons: Wine list more

Manga Rosa is a trendy Italian - Brazilian fusion restaurant, a combination you won't find very often. Remarkably it seems they stay true to the essence that makes each type of cuisine great...well seasoned and savory Brazilian steak, and superb seafood pasta dishes. The salads and appetizers are all very good - my two favorites are the cheese bread and the Ahi tuna salad. For entrees the Brazilian steak is highly recommended and well priced at $28. The steak is sliced and served rare atop a sizzling hot plate! The one draw back is their wine menu is tiny and overpriced. Corkage is $15.00, which isn't unreasonable, and may be a good option if you intend to enjoy a good bottle of wine with your meal. The mixed drinks are excellent, especially the Mojito's, although I would recommend avoiding the flavored Mojitos in favor of the standard fare. Pros: Food quality, Service, Ambiance Cons: Wine list more

I found Mangarosa around a year ago. I love this place! I drive Fremont to enjoy amazing food that will blow you away almost as much as their customer service. My favorite server is Val;while completely professional, she is also a very warm & gracious hostess to your visit. I also very much enjoy Paula who has always been so sweet & flexible when I have to call change my reservations or when I get lost. I love good food and the flavors and depths and the attention to detail are so out standing, i make sure I reccommend it to all my clients (i'm a hairstylist). I go out of my way to write the website down on my bussiness card for them!!! I have yet to try something there I didn't like!!! If you want the best the city has to offer, go make your reservation NOW!!! Pros: Everything Cons: Parking more

I found Mangarosa around a year ago. I love this place! I drive Fremont to enjoy amazing food that will blow you away almost as much as their customer service. My favorite server is Val;while completely professional, she is also a very warm & gracious hostess to your visit. I also very much enjoy Paula who has always been so sweet & flexible when I have to call change my reservations or when I get lost. I love good food and the flavors and depths and the attention to detail are so out standing, i make sure I reccommend it to all my clients (i'm a hairstylist). I go out of my way to write the website down on my bussiness card for them!!! I have yet to try something there I didn't like!!! If you want the best the city has to offer, go make your reservation NOW!!! Pros: Everything Cons: Parking more

I picked this place for Valentines after reading reviews and seeing what their prix fixe menu was going to be. It turned out to be perfect: we got seated immediately, our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine (Benessere), and six courses started coming, each one as delicious as the one before. The only snag for the evening was that we inadvertently missed a course, which the waiter fixed immediately. Overall, fun time...we'll definitely go back for the regular menu. Pros: great food, excellent service Cons: can get loud, not cheap more

I picked this place for Valentines after reading reviews and seeing what their prix fixe menu was going to be. It turned out to be perfect: we got seated immediately, our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine (Benessere), and six courses started coming, each one as delicious as the one before. The only snag for the evening was that we inadvertently missed a course, which the waiter fixed immediately. Overall, fun time...we'll definitely go back for the regular menu. Pros: great food, excellent service Cons: can get loud, not cheap more

I arrived with friends about 15 min. before our reservations and we were offered a seat at the bar to have drinks before we sat down, but we told them we wanted to have wine at dinner. We were then asked another 3 times if we wanted a drink before dinner. When we sat down the waiter spent more time talking about wine than the meal. One friend who wasn't drinking had to ask for water several times. The food was good, nothing stellar, but pretty well worth the cost. more

I arrived with friends about 15 min. before our reservations and we were offered a seat at the bar to have drinks before we sat down, but we told them we wanted to have wine at dinner. We were then asked another 3 times if we wanted a drink before dinner. When we sat down the waiter spent more time talking about wine than the meal. One friend who wasn't drinking had to ask for water several times. The food was good, nothing stellar, but pretty well worth the cost. more

I've eaten here more times than I can count and will keep coming back because there is something magical about this place. All first dates here lead to second dates, and all friends become closer ones. I love basking in its perfect, warm, rich glow. It has a great energy and manages to be cozy, chill, upscale, and unpretentious all at once. The food is melt-in-your-mouth yummy. For appetizers/sides, the Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) is amazing, as are the yucca fries. For entrees, just about everything is great. The gnocchi is the best I've ever had, and the do-it-yourself Steak Rechaud is perfection (and fun for two to share). It's my all-purpose restaurant -- I can go there for a quiet dinner on a rainy evening, a large and loud birthday party, snuggly dates, or take visitors. Pros: ambiance, food Cons: parking - use valet more

I've eaten here more times than I can count and will keep coming back because there is something magical about this place. All first dates here lead to second dates, and all friends become closer ones. I love basking in its perfect, warm, rich glow. It has a great energy and manages to be cozy, chill, upscale, and unpretentious all at once. The food is melt-in-your-mouth yummy. For appetizers/sides, the Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) is amazing, as are the yucca fries. For entrees, just about everything is great. The gnocchi is the best I've ever had, and the do-it-yourself Steak Rechaud is perfection (and fun for two to share). It's my all-purpose restaurant -- I can go there for a quiet dinner on a rainy evening, a large and loud birthday party, snuggly dates, or take visitors. Pros: ambiance, food Cons: parking - use valet more

I'm impressed. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the food, and we went with two of his recommendations and were not dissapointed. We started off with the goat cheese and wilted spinach salad with fried polenta croutons, which was out of this world. We also had a artichoke crab dip, which was good but nothing to write home about. For the entrees we had the homemade gnocchi with mushrooms, and the ""risotto with prawns and pumpkin"", which was very interesting - they served shrimp in a tomato broth inside a hollowed out pumpkin, with a side of rice that I dumped into the pumpkin. It was fantastic - great taste with a little heat to give it some kick. But the gnocchi was the best I've ever had - they toast it (?), and the flavor was incredible. I'd definitely go back again and get the steak. Pros: Food, Service, Drinks Cons: Price more

I'm impressed. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the food, and we went with two of his recommendations and were not dissapointed. We started off with the goat cheese and wilted spinach salad with fried polenta croutons, which was out of this world. We also had a artichoke crab dip, which was good but nothing to write home about. For the entrees we had the homemade gnocchi with mushrooms, and the "risotto with prawns and pumpkin", which was very interesting - they served shrimp in a tomato broth inside a hollowed out pumpkin, with a side of rice that I dumped into the pumpkin. It was fantastic - great taste with a little heat to give it some kick. But the gnocchi was the best I've ever had - they toast it (?), and the flavor was incredible. I'd definitely go back again and get the steak. Pros: Food, Service, Drinks Cons: Price more

i hate going to north beach for food since so many places are tourist driven, impossible to find parking, etc - but i find that i've been more times to this place than anywhere else in the city lately. the food is delicious (we order the grill your own steak every time) and the service is always super friendly and attentive. it's just so comfortable for some reason - you feel like you're a part of the local family. the food is consistently good and i would recommend it to anyone. Pros: friendly staff, yummy drinks, sidewalk tables more