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Mangia & Bevi Resto Bar & Social Hang Out
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Pizza Italian, Pizza [Edit]
260 King St EToronto, ON M5R 4L5
Neighbourhood: Corktown
(416) 203-1635
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 10 pm
Sat 11 am - 4 pm
Sat-Sun 6 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
21 reviews for Mangia & Bevi Resto Bar & Social Hang Out
Review Highlights
"Probably the best thin crust pizza in Toronto."
(in 3 reviews)
"...with incredibly flavourful olives and roasted tomatoes."
(in 3 reviews)
"...tomatoes, cheese and balsamic vinegar/oregano dressing."
(in 3 reviews)
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Mariko M.
11/26/2011
Came here tonight for dinner with some girlfriends.
On the whole, nothing to complain about.
Unassuming joint.**
Great low-key atmosphere.
Portion sizes were great and reflective of the price.
Bread basket had amazing bread; butter was cooked in the bread.
I have to give props to our server.
He was very attentive and patient with our indecisiveness. Three of us ordered the Mista Salad and our server recommended that we order two instead of three and share it. Nothing irks me more when a server knowingly encourages us to order way more than we can eat.
I ordered the pizza special - arugula, red pepper, and goat cheese. It was AMAZING.
A solid 4 star.
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** - After 6 PM, use the entrance on Ontario Street. -
Review from omar k.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2011
excellent four cheese pizza but the senatore, one of their paninis, was pretty tasteless and dry!
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go for the pizzas, and stay to see who walks in from the toronto sun building. sunshine! -
Review from Winnet F.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2012
Very Good!!!
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Review from Vincent M.
Toronto, ON
12/29/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I live a few blocks from here and still had a hard time finding it.....260 King E, but......that's an office building? We drive by a few times and finally decide to try the main entrance, sure enough there it is but wait, you can't enter from here after 6 pm, a sign says enter from Ontario St., which is one way.....Mama Mia!
Finally! What a cosy, inviting little trattoria, feels like you are walking off an italian back street into someone's home, but without doubt the first thing you notice is the aroma of inviting Italian comfort food.
This place is tres casual guys, come in your jeans and with a bunch of friends or with a loved one, and have a glass of wine (or three), relax, stay a while.
The service is personable and friendly, though not every one is in a rush, the menu is somewhat limited, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads, but that's what it is, and the price for two without wine if you have salad and pizza is about $50 without tip
I will go back again (soon) when I feel like a good warm plate of pasta and a relaxing glass of wine and feel like I'm amongst friends or at home.
Vinnie -
Review from Tom S.
Toronto, ON
12/16/2011
Went last night as a group of 4. Pizza was pretty good, the mediterranea had great olives on it. But the real star of the show was the Commendatore pasta dish, one of the best I've had in a long while. The pistachios were the perfect finishing touch. I highly reccommend it! Atmosphere of the resto was great too; un-assuming, rustic, and warm. They've got a private curtained off area for dinner party sizes- will def book for my next group outing.
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Review from Ben B.
Tucked away between two office buildings, Mangia & Bevi is definitely not a place you're just going to stumble upon. But that's okay because you shouldn't leave your encounter with this wood-fired haven to chance.
The service is casual but the food sure isn't. At around $14 a pop, the pizzas are perfectly priced and obnoxiously sized. I'm not one to leave 'za on the plate (it's a problem) but I had to concede defeat. Or at least that's what I did until I got back to my hotel an hour later.
Expect a bit of a struggle to pick out your pie with a full page of fantastic options to choose from. I went with one of the veggie options combining fresh ricotta and arugula with incredibly flavourful olives and roasted tomatoes. It was absolutely delicious but I feel I'll always be wondering what might have happened had I been lured toward one of their gorgonzola features...
Next time, M&B. Next time...Listed in: The Big T
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Review from Angela L.
6/30/2011
I first learned about Mangia & Bevi when my friend introduced it as an "awesome place with great food" and made it the venue for his birthday dinner. What a true hidden gem! It was hard to find even when we literally had the address in our hands. However, the confusing layout was all but forgotten when we were finally inside, warmly greeted, and sat at a long, classy high top by bar.
The antipastos we shared were bountiful. The wine service was timely. Everyone's meals were reported to be delicious. I must admit that I didn't get a chance to try anyone else's dishes other than a slice of thin and tasty pizza, but my Commendatore pasta featuring sausage, smoked provolone, spinach, pistachio, and cream was so good that I found myself getting a little protective when I could feel other people's eyes on it.
With such delightfully executed food and service at such reasonable prices, M&B is the perfect example of how curiosity might get you into the door at least once elsewhere, but that only a great experience like this will have you coming back time and again. I can hardly wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. -
Review from John L.
Toronto, ON
4/7/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I'm lucky to work in the same building as this place! Some of the best pizza I've ever had. Authentic Italiano for sure! I went for their "white pizzas" the first few visits (no sauce) because I usually find the sauce to be my least favourite part of any pizza. But after having a bite of my friends margarita, I can say that this some good sauce! And not too much, to boot! There is also a great selection of sandwiches, and pastas. And the beef carpaccio was a nice app treat my first visit.
Be sure to try their "Bomba Italiano" hot sauce. It's one of the tastiest hot sauces I've ever had. And you can buy it to take home complete - with a cute little packaging idea. -
Review from Dale M.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2011
Best pizza I've had in a long time. Maybe ever.
M&B is a bit tricky to find the first time (enter from Ontario Street) but well worth the effort. They serve up a high-quality casual Italian experience with old classics as well as some creative flair -original, but not out in left field.
My companion and I shared the Caprese salad to start. In enjoyed the light, bright dressing and loved the touch of coarse salt that gave an occasional crunch-and-punch without getting in the way the rest of the time. Some pepper for the tomatoes would have been dandy, although I'm sure some purists would argue that next to the mozzarella, they're better without. I'm a firm believer that tomatoes should be seasoned once cut, and I'll be sure to ask for the mill next time.
The pizzas are must-try's; although flesh was sparse on the menu I found myself spoiled for choice once I resigned myself to the reality that a real pizza isn't supposed to look like a killing field. As it happened, I had the Tirolesse (speck, brie and arugula) and was happy to see enough dry-cured ham to put the greens in their place when my dish arrived. My date had the Margherita, but swapped smoked provolone for mozzarella - a nice choice.
The pizzas were served uncut but without pretense (unlike a certain Terronto joint known for its unyielding adherence to traditional presentations), with a trio of hot sauces that made great dips for the crust. The crust was delicious on its own, and I found myself dipping sparingly. As for the toppings, my trio made a great combination although (carnivore that I am) I found myself pulling the speck off and moving it down on its own on more than one occasion. Not to worry - Brie and Arugula enjoyed time together all the same (they make such a cute couple).
I also found a new wine to enjoy - the Toscana Chianti was absolutely fantastic and I'll be sure to make it a part of my home stash just as soon as I can hit the LCBO.
Just two gripes, and minor ones at that. While we were competently accommodated, I felt a few times like we were getting a big-box-style upsell. And some sharper knives would be nice if you're not going to cut my pizza for me. Neither issue was nearly enough of a bother to cut into an otherwise spot-on meal.
I now find myself looking for a reason to head east again - I'll be back to try the pasta post haste. -
Review from Vikas S.
Toronto, ON
3/22/2011
My girlfriend threw a suggestion for lunch out of left field today!
One of her customers came and raved about the pizza at Mangia and Bevi - a very cool looking joint on the east side (right across from the Toronto Sun building) on King Street East ... and I was excited to try something different.
We had a simple lunch: I had the Salata Pizza, pretty nice with ricotta, black olives, roasted tomatoes and arugula and my girlfriend had the Giudaica, which was excellent! It had percorino, artichokes, mozzerella and mint. One of the nicest combinations I have tried. We shared both pizzas and unanimously declared the Giudaica the champ!
If they had a wood-burning oven, it would put their pizza over the top!
I also love that they serve hot antipasto with the pizzas!
The wine was basic, but the portions were quite generous for the price.
Good simple quaffing wine. I had a really nice glass of Nero D'Avola for eight bucks!
Service was really nice and the everyone appeared to be very down-to-earth.
I would love to return for dinner sometime ... and perhaps try one of the pastas or even the funghi nordici salad (sautéed mixed mushrooms / arugula x-v oil / aged balsamico / parmigiano)
Ciao for now and head out to Mangia sometime soon! -
Review from Gemma S.
Willowdale, Toronto, ON
2/7/2011
I was a regular here for a long time until I moved out of the city. It's just phenomenal. Once you go a few times, you're considered a regular and are treated as such. They remember you/your name and suddenly you're family. The pizza is to die for and the sandwiches are a great take-away lunch option. The service is super friendly and the espresso is divine.
I can't think of anything I don't like. It's a great date place, lunch meeting place, take-away option, or just a "drop in and say hi" kind of place.
I love these guys and their two gorgeous dogs, Aria and Charlie. -
Review from Cisi Z.
Toronto, ON
8/30/2010
2.5 rounded up.
Good pizza, love the thin crust. I ordered the Patata & Pancetta for $13.67. Lovely decor; comfy seats, warm light, suitable art.
My friends and I stayed for about three hours as we waited for latecomers to arrive and eat and also taking this resto's name literally for its "social hang out." Thus, it was rather disconcerting to have our server constantly badgering us to leave, :/. lol, even when she did come by she'd ignore the empty jug of water. I'd understand if it was a busy afternoon or whatnot but, it wasn't (Sundays are more brunch-y days, no?) and that kind of ruined the experience for me.
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Review from Denise S.
5/15/2011
With all the 'rustic Italian' restos opening lately, it's easy to overlook Mangia & Bevi, a brother and sister run restaurant which has been around since 2005. But anyone who is willing to give this place a shot will be in for a treat!
I imagine this place is busy during lunch hour from workers in the building and nearby offices. But I came on a Sunday evening and it was nice and quiet. We got a table without a reservation.
The address says King St., but there is no sign on the entrance on King St. (an office building with a large parking lot in front). Just look for "260" and enter the front door. Alternately, there is an entrance on Ontario St. (And after 6pm and on weekends, the King St. door is locked, so for sure go through Ontario St.).
FOOD: simple, homemade Italian staples. You will find a selection of antipasti, paninis (lunch only), pastas and pizzas. Unlike many other Italian restaurants, there are no 'primi' (or meat-based entrees).
My party shared the Bufalina ($14) (vine tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, arugula, basil, olive oil) and the Funghi Nordica ($14)(sauteed mixed mushrooms, shaved parmigiano, arugula, olive oil, balsamic vinegar) to start. Both were spot on.
For the pasta dishes, they don't specify the type of noodle because I think it changes from day to day. On this day, they were making all the dishes with fusilli. I had the Norma ($14) -- eggplant, fresh basil, and a generous dollop of ricotta cheese, with a tomato sauce. The pasta was really firm. Definitely al dente, but I actually would've preferred it just a tiny bit more cooked. The sauce was really flavourful and fresh. The ricotta on top was cold, which made for a nice contrast. Had a bite of one DC's pizza (the daily special -- which had artichokes, onions, and porchetta), and it was delicious!
For dessert, they only have one offering. But when that offering is an impeccable tiramisu ($6), you don't really need anything else. The tiramisu is one of the lightest I've ever had. I don't know what they mixed in with the marscapone cheese, but it is celestial. The cake at the bottom is drenched in grand marnier without being soggy, and has just a hint of orange flavour. I smile just thinking about it...
WINE: good selection available by the glass/half litre/bottle. There are a lot more reds than whites.
AMBIANCE: the space is cozy and warm with vintage Italian posters on the exposed-brick walls. There is a huge rack of magazines at the front, presumably for those waiting for takeout or solo diners (or I guess, couples who have run out of things to talk about:P). There is a separate room off the one side that looks like it would be a great place for a small private party. At the back, you can see (and smell) pizza coming out fresh from the oven. There's a TV at the bar, locked on TSN. When we arrived, they were playing the hockey game and it was kind of noisy. But shortly after we ordered, they put it on mute and started playing some music (some bossa nova, then Adele's CD).
SERVICE: our waiter was relaxed and friendly. He was able to give some advice to indecisive diners about what to order (everything sounded so good!). I like a waiter with an opinion. He almost brought us our tiramisu without the cocoa powder sprinkled on top, but right before he got to our table, turned around to correct that. So we had a good laugh about that! The back of the servers' t-shirts says: 12" uncut. Referring to the pizza, of course.
ETC: the women's washroom is actually outside of the restaurant just across the hallway in the little alcove. You need to push #1 and #4 to unlock the door. Just make sure to lock it behind you too!Listed in: La Dolce Vita
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Review from Esther P.
Toronto, ON
8/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
I must try the pizza next time! The pasta was OK, I've had better. I had some sort of ice cream covered in chocolate for dessert (small bites), it was so good I wish I had ordered more.
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Review from susan c.
10/11/2009
"Everybody loves Raymond" -- false
"Everybody loves pizza" -- true
So it would seem from the record attendance of the UYE: Epic Thin Crust Pizza Stuffing @ M&B Resto Bar. I've never seen so many Yelpers at one table (13!) and a small part of me thought, "Oh, no. It's going to be The Service from Hell Like the UYE @ Kenzo Ramen*, Part II."
But props to our waitress; she was tiny (and looked all of 14 years old) but she was working as if the rent was due tomorrow. She was patient with our ever-expanding group and brought us some comp bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar while we waited for the kitchen to fire 13 pizzas all at once. A good thing because nobody ordered antipasti, and we were getting pretty loud and obnoxious, seeing as how we drank two glasses of wine on an empty stomach and we normally don't handle alcohol well without food to absorb it.**
My order was the Giudaica (Jewish in Italian?, $13) pizza which was topped with grilled artichokes, shavings of Pecorino cheese, and torn bits of fresh mint. Each of our pies had a crackly thin crust and was the size of a steering wheel. Delicious. My only quibble is that the crust was a little too crisp and cracker-like and not more supple and chewy the way I like it.
Overall, M&B has a casual and convivial vibe that's great for large gatherings at prices that are student-friendly. I'd definitely go back again with a group of friends but next time, I'd maybe order some antipasti so I don't end up inhaling an entire loaf of bread before then going on to eat an entire pizza.***
Note: M&B has two entrances. If you're not driving, use the entrance on Ontario Street.
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*See http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
**OK, it wasn't "we" but just "I."
***Ugh. I felt like a snake that swallowed a goat.Listed in: Good for Groups
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Review from Kat F.
4/2/2009 2 photos
If you didn't have a cool friend like Angela H. to tell you what's hot in the city, you'd never find a place like M&B, which stands for Mangia & Bevi ("food and drink" in Italian). It's tucked away on the first floor of 260 King Street East, which is a recessed office building near George Brown College. Luckily I *do* have a friend like Angela, and we met today to have a fabulous quickie lunch at M&B. I will definitely be returning.
We split a big buffalo mozzarella salad ($10) made with arugula, sliced tomatoes, cheese and balsamic vinegar/oregano dressing. Very yummy. But it was all just in anticipation of their mouthwatering pizza, which I may very well have devoured in its entirety (it was huge) had Angela not been there to stop me (and finish half of it). The quatro formaggio ("four cheese") pizza had the mildest of blue cheeses (I think it may very well have been "Bleu d'Auvergne") along with three other savoury, good quality cheeses all topped on a thin, perfectly baked crust. This pizza was so great it rivalled Terroni or Pizzeria Libretto - seriously.
As a bonus, the atmosphere was fun and friendly and we sat at a huge table atop plush backed barstools with some other folks who were clearly enjoying their lunch as much as we were!Listed in: Toronto's Best Italian…, Toronto's Most Incredible…
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Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2009 1 Check-in Here
M&B does pizza and they do it right. Probably the best thin crust pizza in Toronto. Step inside if you can find it. There are 2 entrances, one on Ontario St. that has some sort of M&B signage, another on king inside the office building. I recommend coming in through Ontario St. and come up the stairs where you will be welcomed with the delicious aroma of pizza and a surprising decor.
Don't be fooled by the blue glass and white concrete exterior of the building, there interior is rustic but chic. Exposed duct work, wood ceilings, white brick walls, worn wood banquettes, black leather cover chairs, and what I like to call "THE TABLE".
"THE TABLE" is probably the coolest table in the entire place. Great for holding a large party and possibly used for communal dining. This table has inlay tiles, fancy brown suede seats, and seats up to 15 people.
Service was great as far as large tables go. I came in a very large group of about 12 and the server greeted all of us and was very accommodating. She brought out some free bread and olive oil since it took so long to fire all our pizzas. She had great pizza recommendations and was more than happy to split the bill up so everyone could pay separately.
The pizza is tremendous. Since coming back from New York a few months ago I've been craving some good pizza and all the pizzas I've had in between just wasn't up to snuff. Mangia e Bevi was a refreshing burst of life in my pizza-world. It's not a New York style pie, it's a thin crust pizza and a good one at that. I got the Prosciutto Funghi pizza. The crust is thin, crisp, and slightly charred, sauce is fresh and not too seasoned, and the cheese is fresh and they don't put too much. The one gripe I have about the pizza is that the crust needs a bit more of a chewiness as I found it to be slightly dense. That being said still the best pizza in our fine city.
Overall, probably my favorite thin crust pizza in the city. At an average price of $12 it is definitely worth a try. Don't be discouraged by the awkward building and location like I was the first time I passed by as I'm still kicking myself for not trying it sooner.Listed in: My Pizza List
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Review from Katrina L.
Richmond Hill, ON
10/26/2009
YUM! I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally with the Yelp crew, I was able to go.
Honestly, I tried coming here a few weeks ago and had a hard time finding it. I came upon an office building in which the automatic sliding door did not open...how was I supposed to get into this establishment that clearly states that it is held in 260 King St. and the LARGE numbers above also states that this door is 260! I then went to read the list of tenants and didn't find anything about a pizza place. Ok, dead end. Finally was told that there's a separate entrance on Ontario St. Ok...
It was a small little place and we basically took up the entire restaurant with our 15 people party. The majority of the menu were pizzas, which was perfect because that's what I wanted. I chose the salata which had cheese, tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes, olives, arugula and fresh ricotta. I opted out of the olives since I don't enjoy them.
The food took a little longer than expected but we were a large party and put them in a crunch making all of our pizzas. That wasn't a big deal to me. The pizzas finally came and wow they were so good. Usually people complain when they don't have enough toppings, well I'm going to complain about having too much. Not that having an abundance of toppings isn't good, it's just it was an overload of ONE topping. Arugula. It completely overpowered the pizza with the bitter taste of arugula, I like arugula but not like this. I felt like I was having a salad with no dressing. I looked over and saw someone else had ordered the same pizza with olives and clearly did not have a full sized salad on his pizza.
I still enjoyed my pizza and the crust was perfect thin without it being too flimsy when picking it up to eat. Waitress was a-ok, we had to ask for more water on separate occassions but the fact that they came in a pitcher with lemon and lime was a plus.
When visiting again, try not to come with your own entourage of people, a select few, max. 4 people are perfect for this little space. Oh another downer on this place, girls' bathroom has a code key entry. I believe it is 1 and 4 pressed at the same time.Listed in: Yelp Made Me Do It
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Review from Ben H.
Toronto, ON
5/27/2009
Everything is made fresh. Pasta and Panini are good, but at M&B it is ALL about the pizza. I would say that it is truly incredible. Terroni and Il Fornello pizza cannot compare to M&B. My two favorite pizza's are Burina and the Patta & Pancetta. Pizza this good is an art and takes a bit more time. It is absolutely worth the wait. Lunch is very busy, so call ahead for a reservation and especially if you are going between 12- 1 PM. They are also open evenings and weekends. Much quieter and great for a romantic dinner.
Menu: http://www.mbresto.com...
15% Coupon: http://www.mbresto.com... (very last postcard)
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Review from Justine K.
Toronto, ON
3/9/2010
I LOVE PIZZA!
Especially this pizza, though I can't give M & B 5 stars for the following reasons:
1 - Restroom are part of the office building, not the restaurant, and I didn't have the code to get in.
2 - Terrible beer selection. I opted for the steam whistle, but I don't like steam whistle.
3 - Service was pretty hot and heavy when I first got there, but fizzled towards to end of the meal.
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Review from Ben S.
Toronto, ON
4/10/2010
Not sure how to describe this place. It's a pizza place that's attached to an office that I never knew about despite having lived in the neighborhood for years.
