Mangia Pizza-Guadalupe

03/10/09

Great Pizza

by JimTremoz at Citysearch

I don't really know or care much about what is and what isn't "authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza"

What I do know, is that I really love Mangia's Pizza. If for no other reason than that they use quality cheese, and I like their crust.

It is expensive, but a small deep dish will feed 1 person for 2 days. little bit really goes a long way. The thin crust is also quite tasty, and I like their sauce.

I see a lot of unhappy reviews.. and I can sympathize with those who've dealt with non-stellar service. A couple months ago, I stood at the counter waiting to pickup and py for my called in pizza for 20 minutes! while 2 employees told me someone would help me (not them for some reason) and while the guy who was to help me carried on a phone conversation with someone who he said was "The Owner.. who was intoxicated"

Well, I've gotta believe if he was talking to the owner, and even if the owner was intoxicated, he'd still want the employee to help the customer first.

• Pros: tasty Pizza, quality ingredients.
• Cons: inconsistent service

01/28/09

Chicago style pizza

by pigeonholetom at Citysearch

Mangia is the closest to Chicago stuff crust style pizza in Austin. No other place comes close on that count. It's not great Chicago style like you'll get in Chicago at Giordinos or Gino's East, but its good and I come here regularly. I don't like the wheat crust, but the regular is good. There's lots of cheeze that doesn't always get cooked in the deep pie. The toppings are usually plenty and the service here is great. I pick up and dine it. their open late at night. They have other items that are good. I've had the salads and the french fries are good. They also have beer and root beer and Dublin Dr. Pepper. I recommend this place.

01/05/07

Chicago Pizza Overrated

by hornfan at Citysearch

Having lived in Chicago for a number of years, and also New York and Boston for 10 years, I have to say Boston's italian district is the benchmark for pizza. New York also has better pie. I agree that this place isn't authentic Chicago style pie, and to quote Martha Stewart, "that's a good thing" Hell, Conan's pizza is better than just about anything I've found in Chicago. Giordano's is the only Chicago pizza place that is truly worth the trip. That place kicks everyone's butt. Mangia is A+ one time and C- the next. It lacks consistency, but when the chefs bring their "A" game it's def very good pie

• Pros: Great pizza some of the time
• Cons: average pizza some of the time

11/20/06

Chicago in Austin?

by pinoyvlf at Citysearch

I have only ordered from Mangias, so I know nothing of its ambiance, but I can definitely speak for the food. The Chicago stuffed pizza is the best in Austin, but mainly because I don't think there is much of a comparison. The crust light an crispy, just the way I like it. The pizza was not as thick as I wanted it to be, but it was good nonetheless. I have been to Chicago and it is almost on par with one of the Chicago restaurants there I have been to, but it is FAR FAR FAR FAR from Giordano's Chicago Stuffed Pizza in Chicago! I hold Giordanos to be the best stuffed pizza I ever have and it will be VERY hard to beat. As for Austin, I say MANGIAS!

• Pros: Best stuffed pizza in Austin. Great crust!
• Cons: Not at cheesy or chick as I like it. Maybe a better sauce.

05/29/05

Wow!!

by cashious_chic at Citysearch

I went to the new Gracy Farms/Mopac location to pick up our pizza & boy was I impressed! We ordered a deep dish & I love how they put the sauce on top of the pizza. It's a little messy, but changing the order of the ingredients does wonders. And the sauce is the perfect marriage of zesty, sweet & peppery flavors. Lots of all the toppings, sauce, cheese, sausage & black olives. Will definitely go back for more! Probably won't eat in the restaurant b/c there are lots of kids & families.

• Pros: yummy pizza
• Cons: busy/families

04/27/05

Good pizza. That's all.

by nedhenry at Citysearch

Go have fun and have a great pie! Not the best pizza ever, but it is certainly among the top five in Austin.

• Pros: Good pizza
• Cons: expensive

05/15/02

not really chicago-style...

by jameswevley_citysearch at Citysearch

The folks at Mangia haven't quite nailed the Chicago formula. But, given the sad state of pizza in Austin, this is one of the better options. Their delivery drivers are always cool hipsters too.