Villa Mannino — Restaurant in Bordentown Township

Cute little place but everything else is regretful. I went there on a Saturday dinner about 6pm and it wasn't busy ( should've been my first clue and should've left) but I chalked It up to it's in a sorta rural area. The smell is a mix of an attempt at an Italian restaurant and dirty mop. Just not a robust smell that you expect to smell when you walk into an Italian restaurant. They have a small dining area and a larger dining area. The girl at the counter tells me that in the small area it's just for hot sandwiches, pizza if we want to order an entree we have to sit in the larger dining area. Ok didn't really want that but so be it. We walk into the area and a waiter asks if we wanted a table I said yes... He sends us to their party area. As I'm walking there I'm obviously reluctant to proceed into someone else's party room and another waiter asks me if I'm looking for a table and I said yes and then says the (XYZ) party is in that room and I said "Im not with a party I just want to sit and eat" so they give me a table finally. We hadn't sat for 30 seconds and waiter was already asking for our drinks. Kinda rushy but fine put our drinks in. Drinks come and my daughter's iced tea glass has this white lard like film on the inside of the inside of the glass and you can literally scrape it off. Waiter walks over and asks if everything is ok (I was holding the glass up to the light to look at it) I tell him and his response is "oh it's just the way our machine cleans the glasses sometimes it leaves a film on them but it fine" I dead look at him in shock of his response and say "I don't care how it's washed it gross! I want it changed" and he goes "it's fine but I'll change it for you." 🤯. WHAT! You changing out a dirty cup isn't a favor. Anyway... Menu was NY Italian restaurant pricing in a boondocks town. My daughter and I order raviolis and meatballs with sauce, her friend two plain slices. The raviolis we ok as if bought in a box at Costco. The sauce was good. Then came the meatballs... Or more like the bread crumb balls with meat. They were so bland you can taste the bread crumbs. Just spongy, bland imposters absolutely awful. We eat the ravs and ask for the check. Left disappointed. The pizza was ok. I'm a spoiled NY'er with my pizza so I give it the benefit of the doubt so it gets a " it was ok for...

We were there for a Funeral Luncheon. ALL of the Food was WONDERFUL !!! There were approximately 50 people. Some of us sat at a long table & others, like myself, sat in a booth with 4 people on both sides of the table. The Servers were well prepared & ready for us when we arrived. We even had white linen table cloths on the tables in the booths along with linen napkins !! Each course was GREAT ... From the fresh salad, warm rolls & butter, pitchers of ice water & soda for each booth. Then, we were served Family Style ... Each course with clean plates !! Vodka Rigatoni, Veal Cutlets, Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat, Fresh Green Beans !!!!! AND - there were tables with self serve Bottles of various brands of Wine & Canned Beer !! AND - the self serve Desserts Table with Canolis, Cream Puffs, & Mini Chocolate Somethings !!! Simply AMAZING MEAL !!! This was not the first time I was there for a Dinner ... BUT ... I must say - THIS WAS THE BEST ONE YET !!! No one left hungry & everyone else I talked to AGREED with me !! My compliments to ALL the Servers, Chefs, etc. WOW ... To Villa Mannino...

Update: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Villa Mannino is a true gem! The Broccoli and Spinach Parm is absolutely fantastic – perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and generously topped with their signature cheese blend. It’s easily one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time.

The boli’s are another standout – stuffed to perfection, with a crispy yet tender crust that pairs beautifully with their deliciously rich and tangy tomato sauce. Speaking of the sauce, it deserves a review of its own! It’s perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with just the right amount of herbs and spices. Every dish featuring this sauce is elevated to the next level.

Whether you’re craving Italian classics or something more unique, Villa Mannino always delivers. Can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu!

The Mansion family are so well rooted in mercer county that coming here is like going home. Someone from the family is always working and they remember your parents, your kids and your special moments. The food great and catering facility is large for a wedding and intimate for a private...