Mannino's Italian Bistro Menu
Mannino's Italian Bistro in Virginia Beach offers a diverse Italian menu with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. The restaurant provides a casual dining experience with a full bar, TV, and Wi-Fi for convenience. Customers rave about the delicious dishes, such as the Mannino's CrabTini, Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella, and the Award-Winning Crab Soup.
Positive customer reviews highlight the cozy ambiance, excellent service, and generous portion sizes. The dishes receive praise for their fresh ingredients and flavorful combinations. The restaurant is recommended for special occasions, date nights, or casual dining experiences. Despite some customers finding the prices on the higher side, the overall value is deemed worth it for the quality of food and service provided at Mannino's Italian Bistro.
Antipasti / Appetizers
Mannino's Crab-Tini*
Truffled Shrimp and Crab Martini ~ sautéed jumbo shrimp and lump crab meat, white wine citrus white truffle compound butter
Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella*
Fresh house made mozzarella, imported prosciutto ham, EVOO and basil
Calamari Fritti*
Crispy fried cold water squid tubes with house marinara, parmesan cheese and herbs
Fried Fresh Mozzarella & Zucchini
Battered in our house Peroni beer batter and served with Mannino's marinara
Fried Local Oysters
Jumbo fried oysters, capers, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cream, and crispy bacon
Clams Posillipo*
One dozen Fresh Little neck clams sautéed with garlic, white wine, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper, in ocean clam broth over olive oil roasted bread. Available in red or white broth
Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Toasted artisan bread topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, & aged balsamic
Bruschetta con Gorgonzola
Toasted artisan bread topped with marinated tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, and aged balsamic
Roasted Garlic Antipasti Plate*
Warm roasted head of garlic, fresh mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, prosciutto ham, olives, & crusty Italian bread
NY City Sidewalk Sausage & Peppers*
Sautéed sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions, with marinara and fresh mozzarella
Mannino's Award Winning Crab Soup
Marsala-Flamed French Onion Soup with Fresh Mozzarella
Zuppa / Soup
Insalate / Salads
Apple & Gorgonzola*
Fresh granny smith apples, roma tomatoes, baby field greens and candied pecans tossed in apricot vinaigrette and topped with gorgonzola cheese
Caprice Salad*
Roma tomatoes, house made fresh mozzarella and mesclun greens tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil and aged balsamic
Insalate della Casa*
Mesclun greens, Roma tomatoes, baby spinach, carrots, beets, and garlic croutons with choice of apricot vinaigrette, creamy gorgonzola dressing, house Italian, or oil & balsamic
Classic Caesar*
Romaine hearts tossed with Mannino's Caesar dressing, grated pecorino cheese, & garlic croutons
Penne alla Vodka*
Delicate penne pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, Roma tomatoes, and basil in vodka cream sauce
Tortellini Rustica*
Sautéed mushrooms, artichokes, and sweet Italian sausage tossed in tomato cream sauce with fresh basil
Spaghetti Pomodoro*
Classic spaghetti cooked to order and tossed with our signature tomato sauce and fresh basil
Linguine Pesto Genovese*
Fresh house made basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, and pecorino cheese tossed with linguine
Four Cheese Ravioli
Four Cheese ravioli tossed with our signature marinara sauce topped with fresh basil (also available spicy)
Fettuccine con Pollo Alfredo*
Sautéed chicken breast, Italian sausage, and sundried tomatoes in rich garlic Alfredo sauce over fettuccine
Penne alla Marinara*
Delicate penne pasta, house marinara, and basil (also available spicy)
Gnocchi Margherita*
Moist potato dumplings in plum tomato sauce topped with chunks of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil
Penne Arrabbiata*
Penne pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, herbs, Roma and sundried tomatoes, and crushed red pepper
Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmigiana
Spaghetti, Mannino's meatballs, and plum tomato sauce baked together with fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
Pasta
Pesce / Fish
Linguine con Vongole*
Garlic sautéed fresh little neck clams over linguine in your choice of house white or red clam sauce
Scampi Francese*
Jumbo shrimp lightly egg battered and pan sautéed with lemon, white wine, butter, and your choice of mushrooms or baby artichokes served with penne or spaghetti pomodoro or house vegetable
Scampi Fra Diavolo*
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh herbs, and Roma tomatoes tossed with spicy marinara over fettuccine
Linguine Frutti di Mare*
Shrimp, clams, and calamari sautéed with garlic, herbs, and Roma tomatoes in sea clam broth with a hint of marinara, over linguine
Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh pasta layered with house meat sauce, delicate ricotta béchamel, and fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheeses finished with plum tomato sauce
Manicotti Formaggio
Fresh pasta stuffed with, ricotta, parmesan, and fresh mozzarella cheeses, baked with chunky tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
Parmesan breaded eggplant fried crispy and baked with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese with penne or spaghetti pomodoro or house vegetable
Portabella Parmesan
Parmesan breaded portabella mushrooms fried crispy and baked with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese with penne or spaghetti pomodoro or house vegetable
Al Forno
Pollo / Chicken
Pollo Francese*
Chicken breast lightly egg-battered and pan sautéed with lemon, white wine, butter, and your choice of fresh mushrooms or baby artichokes
Pollo Marsala*
Sautéed chicken breast and fresh mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce with fresh herbs
Pollo Parmigiana
Parmesan breaded chicken breast fried crispy and baked with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese
Pollo Portofino*
Pan fried chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and baby spinach topped with mushrooms Marsala
Pollo Picatta*
Sautéed chicken breast and capers in lemon white wine butter sauce
Pollo alla Fresca
Crispy fried chicken breast topped with cool marinated tomatoes and fresh mozzarella over romaine lettuce with balsamic drizzle
Vitello Francese*
Tender veal medallions lightly egg-battered and pan sautéed with lemon, white wine, butter, and your choice of fresh mushrooms or baby artichokes
Vitello Marsala*
Pan seared veal medallions and fresh mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce with fresh herbs
Vitello Parmigiana
Parmesan breaded veal cutlet fried crispy and baked with plum tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese
Vitello Saltimbocca*
Pan seared veal cutlet topped with prosciutto ham, sautéed baby spinach and fresh mozzarella baked in sherry sage wine sauce
Vitello Picatta*
Sautéed veal medallions and capers in lemon white wine butter sauce
Vitello con Peperoni
Parmesan fried veal, topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, Italian sausage, and marinara baked with fresh mozzarella
Vitello / Veal
Chefs Specialties
Tortellini Mannino
Cheese tortellini tossed with caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, English peas, & prosciutto ham in parmesan cream
Vitello & Portabella Stack
Parmesan fried veal cutlet, eggplant, and portabella mushroom, layered with prosciutto ham, basil marinara, and fresh melted house made mozzarella, served with complimentary choice of spaghetti, penne pomodoro, or house vegetable
Jumbo Shrimp Rosé*
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, prosciutto, caramelized onions, and English peas in a Parmesan rosé cream sauce over fettuccine
Pollo con Peperoni
Parmesan fried chicken breast topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, Italian sausage, and marinara baked with fresh mozzarella served with complimentary choice of spaghetti, penne pomodoro, or house vegetable
Local Fried Oyster Dinner
Jumbo local oysters lightly breaded and fried crispy with John's sweet chili aioli, Carlos's citrus cocktail sauce, Huff's whole grain honey mustard aioli, served with your choice of two: spaghetti, penne pomodoro, or house vegetable
Steve Special*
Sautéed chicken breast, zucchini, and Roma tomatoes, tossed with penne pasta, fresh herbs, and chicken broth
Linguine Aglio Olio*
Linguine tossed with garlic, EVOO, fresh parsley, and a hint of red pepper
Scampi della Casa*
Three sautéed jumbo shrimp in white wine garlic basil butter sauce over linguine
Penne Semplice*
Sautéed Italian sausage, mushrooms, and zucchini tossed with marinara and penne pasta
