Mangiona — Restaurant in Municipality of Kalamata

We visited this restaurant from Canada and had a fantastic dining experience! Not only the food is very very reasonably priced, but the recipes are modern, executed brilliantly and the service is expedient, friendly and professional. The environment is certainly upscale compared to other local restaurants, yet it is unpretentious, relaxed and welcoming, with no unnecessary formalities. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu, speak good English and are eager to assist. The pasta, appetizers and salad were incredible, even better than those at fine dining restaurants we tried in Athens. We were initially reluctant about the ribeye steak as most local restaurants tend to overcook it, however, it was (as we requested) cooked mid-rare to perfection and the meat was very high quality. Great value for money, highly recommended for...

I always order the beef carpaccio as it is my favorite dish and it is always perfect. My second favorite is pasta amatriciana and then gnocchi (honestly it is the only place where I found decent gnocchi for a long time). I totally recommend those options, though I see many people ordering pizza, risotto, chicken/ pork fillet and other specialties. The staff is very attentive and friendly. It has a great, warm atmosphere and is close to the...

Right in the center of kalamata's marine, mangiona offers a beautiful and cozy environment for Italian food. There is a big variety of spaghetti and pizzas. During our visit, the service was fast, the staff polite and the dishes very tasty. The prices are normal to a bit expensive. Highly...