Manago is a long standing West Island Italian spot with a warm, lively vibe and a wood burning oven that delivers pizza and a broad menu of pasta, veal, seafood and more. Reviews praise fresh, flavorful wood fired pizza, well prepared pastas and sauces, with many diners noting generous portions and good value. The service is often described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere as welcoming and family friendly, though some nights can be very busy and loud, leading to slower service or a less attentive experience. Many diners enjoy the option to dine in or take out, and celebrations or casual weeknight dinners are common reasons to visit, while a few experiences mention uneven service or dishes not hot or overly salty. Overall, Manago is seen as a dependable, authentic Italian choice on the West Island with consistent food quality and a setting that encourages memorable meals.
Hold on tightly to your plate. Why ? Let me tell you why. We have been going to Manago for many many years, & this fact tells you we enjoy it. However, last night, our experience was uniquely bad. We had booked a table of 5 for a little mother's day celebration for my mother in law & wife. We arrived on time for our 5:30 booking, walked into a busy restaurant with the usual atmosphere. We sat down, & within less than 5 mins had been informed twice by our waitress & another girl we had 2 hours before we had to leave. Ok. Why are we being told this twice so quickly ? We ordered our meals & some drinks, & we were enjoying our night. At roughly just before 6:50 (40 mins left before our 7:30 departure time), my mother in law was the last person still eating. The waitress came up to the table & my mother in law was sitting with her fork in her left hand, knife in her right hand & happily chewing on her pizza. The waitress lent over the table, picked up her plate & asked if she wanted it in a box to take home. Stunned by this, my mother in law said ok. It was not ok at all. The waitress left with her still warm pizza sitting silently on the plate & stunned looks on our faces. I am not sure that she would have grabbed my plate like that. Rude is an understatement. Talk about being rushed out the door. It ruined the evening entirely. Plenty of time before we had to even goto the departure lounge (ask for the bill) & very obviously someone (a very friendly paying customer) was still eating their food. I have never in my life experienced this, neither had the other 3 adults at the table. It is one thing to make your customer(s) aware of a time constraint, however firstly telling them twice, & then taking the plate away from a customer clearly still eating (& within the time limits) is something that would in my opinion cause some concern. If this is how we are treated as customers, then the Manago management team need to have a team-huddle to discuss'Is this really the experience our customers want to have when they come here ?'. Oh, the answer is NO. We left, never ever to return. I have all previously recommended Manago to colleagues or friends who have asked for a recommendation in the West Island, & now I personally will be going out of my way to make sure no one goes there as a result of me. Train your staff better.
Another great evening! The food, the service & atmosphere are always perfect. You get great quality for a good price. Definitely recommend to all, whether you are going with family, friends or date night.
Absolutely delicious food. Would love to be able to bring my own wine though. Beautiful interior design & atmosphere. Love the Eddison bulbs. A little on the darker side, inside the restaurant. Would love it to be like a knotch or two brighter. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend
Pizza is amazing. Cooked in a wood fire oven. They can turn any pizza on the menu into a calzone. The brie & pear salad is also really good. Highly recommended. The pasta is not fresh/made in house, just an FYI. They offer gluten-free penne only. The service was quick despite being busy. Our waitress Anna was polite & helpful. Extensive wine list. They have a full bar so you can order almost any drink you want.
We were a party of 4 celebrating a birthday & were very pleased that we had chosen Le Vieux Four Manago Kirkland for dinner! We arrived at 6 pm & the place was buzzing...a great vibe! Even though it was packed the acoustics allowed us to converse easily. Our server was attentive , accommodating & very friendly. We started with the lobster ravioli with a scallop sauce which was delicious, we had different entrees but each one was scrumptious & the crème brûlée was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant , & know we will be returning!
Everything amazing, I went to eat at Vieux Four Manago & sebastian served us, he was the best, made a nice atmosphere during the night by discussing with us, he also helped us pick a good wine that matched perfectly with the food. I recommend this restaurant & ask for sebastian to be your waiter!
The food here is absolutely amazing. I have now been here five times & had something different each time. I went with the steak & my wife got the chicken Manago. Spot on perfect blend of everything. But more importantly to me is the service . With servers like Amy & Liam, We felt like a King & Queen. Nothing for a moment was needed. Everything was spot on perfect service. Their personalities were absolutely amazing to match the awesome atmosphere here. Even though the restaurant got really busy really fast, we were still taking care of with absolute precision & meaning. This restaurant is one of the best gems in the West Island❤️ I recommend just about everything they have from the pasta to their amazing soups & salads, & Large size sizes.
Les pizzas sont vraiment très bonnes ! Je recommande une 3 fromages sans jambon & le tiramisu 🤩 Le chef pizzaolo Ahmed & le serveur Matt nous ont très bien servis. Nous reviendrons !
Réservation de groupe un samedi après midi pour un double anniversaire... Le service fut parfait... La nourriture fut très bonne... Les prix, bon, avec l'inflation ça coûte cher, mais la facture fut somme toute raisonnable.... Tout le groupe semblais satisfait ... Je ne peu que recommander l'endroit sans aucune retenue
