Mandolino's Artisan Pizza — Restaurant in Davidson

I had dinner here tonight and I’ve been here multiple times before however this experience was not like previous ones. We ordered our pizza and after placing our order, I see the table next to me recieved a kids size pineapple bacon ham pizza. I asked our waitress if I could order a kids create your own pizza with only THREE (2 cheeses and honey drizzle) toppings from one of their specialty pizzas. I did not ask for the speciality pizza in a kids size, just a kids make your own with 2 extra cheeses and a honey drizzle, I said I would pay extra. She came back to me and said they only do that for lunch and it’s too complicated to do kids pizzas for dinner. No problem. Until I proceeded to see 3 create your own kids pizzas with MANY toppings (that were way more than just the 2 cheeses I wanted) be served over the next hour I was sitting there. And as I was walking out one of the employees also got a kids size pizza. I have no problem with there being not a kids size create your own pizza option for dinner, but being told they couldn’t do it because they didn’t feel like it in that moment and then see all those people get it after is extremely annoying. And it is NOT the servers fault, she was incredible and so kind and only doing what the kitchen told her, absolutely no blame to her, all the kitchen. If I had asked 2 minutes earlier would they have felt like it then and I would have been able to eat pizza then? Be consistent and if you offer it to some, offer it to all. So I’m honestly hesitant to come back after this because it was so weird that they only serve some menu item based off of the chefs vibes are right in that moment, what kitchen runs like that? So beyond odd. Also the music was so...

Had lunch on 9-13. We all liked this place prior to yesterday's visit. Very disappointed in yesterday's visit. We were sat within several moments though there were only 2 other people in the dining area seated that we could see. The staff were constantly talking to each other and our food took more time than normal. Our waiter did not remove the plates as we finished items and had to ask for additional water. Could not get any alcoholic beverages due to their license being revoked (our understanding from asking the waiter once he told us we could not have wine). One of us noticed that we did see any wine bottles or taps when being seated. Also, we had to take our check to the register to get the bill closed out. At the register, two employees were still there talking to each other. Our table was visible from the register and the kitchen. All our empty plates were still on the table when we were leaving. In the past, this place has always been great along with it's staff. Maybe something was going on that we were not aware of and hopefully, if we go back, this restaurant will be giving the same good service, beverages, and...

Visited Mandolino’s pizza last weekend for lunch. Originally we were headed somewhere else but stumbled across this place. What a blessing that was because we have a new favorite place for pizza! The atmosphere was cozy. Great tables that line the windows looking out on main st in busy downtown Davison. The side of the building was lined with more booths and tables. The staff was SO friendly and extremely helpful. This was our first time visiting and our waiter made sure to show us the ropes. Not to mention, they were extremely understaffed, but that didn’t stop him from taking his time to answer questions about the menu or recommended his favorites. He was super apologetic because he thought service was lacking. He was taking care of, what appeared to be, the entire dining room by himself. We didn’t notice. He was fantastic! The pizza was outstanding. We got just a plain cheese pie, fried mozzarella sticks and giant garlic knots. The crust was perfect consistency, the sauce was fresh and the cheese was so flavorful and delicious. The price was higher than I normally like to pay but the quality was worth it. Can’t wait to...