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Manalu Italian Restaurant, Frederick, MD

Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1259 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu's goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu` also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 578-4831
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marco Pontecorvo
  • Catering
    Party includes: Delivery/setup, paper plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, all equipment, buffet tables, linens and flowers.
  • Neighborhood
    Frederick
  • Cross street
    corporate center/Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
  • Parking details
    Manalu is located in a Shopping Center and therefore has a parking lot in front of the restaurant. Plenty of spots to park in. There are also handicap spots.
  • Public transit
    Transit bus stops (#10)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manalu Italian Restaurant is a beloved gem, celebrated for its "fantastic cuisine" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious" pasta dishes and the warm, family-like atmosphere. The attentive staff and charming ambiance make it perfect for special occasions. Regulars recommend reservations due to its popularity, ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

1,259 Reviews
  1. michelle

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Right away I was greeted like family. Very professional and friendly. Food is always fresh and delicious.

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  2. Marian

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food outside of Italy!!! A true neighborhood gem!

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  3. Jill Lane

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manalu is my husband's favorite restaurant. The food is wonderful and the service is excellent. Everyone who works there is friendly and attentive to your needs. It is always a pleasure to dine at this restaurant.

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  4. Teresa

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter, extremely wonderful food! Will definitely dine there again!

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  5. Brooke

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef is so nice! Bruschetta was phenomenal! I loved my fettuccine alfredo and my partner really loved the meatballs and angel hair pasta! A really nice date and I celebrated my 25th birthday.

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  6. Dolan

    Baltimore

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Hadn’t been there in awhile so made reservation a week in advance for my birthday. The food was not like I remember. The eggplant Parmigiana was way too cheesy in between the layers, the spaghetti bolognese was missing the meat—-lasagne was fine. The service was great from Adam and the dessert for my birthday was an added touch but was disappointed in the quality of the food!

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  7. Albeir

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fifth time to Manalu in the last few weeks and the food and service are top notch! Michelle was our server this evening and did an outstanding job. She was attentive and provided a high level of service.

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  8. Donnie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We made This reservation a week ago. That being said, when we arrived, we got a terrible table, right by the front door. The host said there's your table. When I make a reservation I expect a nice table. We were celebrating our anniversary and the table really ruined our date nite.

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  9. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manalu's is outstanding. We were recommended to this restaurant and it totally exceeded our expectations. The bread was so hot, and so was the food, along with great service. The only thing that was disappointing was my husband's, Tito's on the rocks, which a very small pour. We think this is one of the best Italian restaurants we've been to.

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  10. John

    Alabama

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted by friendly staff. The eggplant Parmigiana is some of the best we have ever had. We always dine here when I. Frederick.

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Manalu Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Manalu Italian Restaurant

5227 Presidents Ct., Frederick, MD 21703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    corporate center/Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
  • Neighborhood
    Frederick
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Manalu is located in a Shopping Center and therefore has a parking lot in front of the restaurant. Plenty of spots to park in. There are also handicap spots.
  • Public transit
    Transit bus stops (#10)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marco Pontecorvo
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 578-4831
  • Catering
    Party includes: Delivery/setup, paper plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, all equipment, buffet tables, linens and flowers.
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