Mangarosa Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 956-3211
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Green Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Message from Mangarosa Restaurant
San Francisco's Hot New Place For Brazilian Inspired Italian Cuisine
- Signature Drinks
- Warm Atmosphere
- Creative Menu
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Editorial Review for Mangarosa Restaurant – by Marcia Gagliardi
The Scene
The main room vibrates with color, thanks to large-scale canvases, bright papaya walls and Prussian-blue banquettes. High ceilings, large archways and an exhibition kitchen contribute to the spacious feeling. The bar hosts folks fresh off work, while couples and larger groups stick to the dining room, chatting over caipirinhas and up-tempo music. There's comfortable outdoor seating with heat lamps that fire up when it gets chilly.
The Food
Appetizers vary from the bargain-priced basket of hot cheese buns to an entree-sized (and priced) serving of grilled scallops with a savory tangle of tender radicchio and smoky speck. Pastas deserve compliments, but the true star is the exquisitely flavorful steak rechaud that arrives tableside on a piping-hot grill with traditional sides of farofa (yucca flower), crispy garlic and salsa. Juicy chicken could use a lighter sauce, but is still scrumptious. Standout desserts include passion fruit Napoleon and the quince and pear tart.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyConsider eating entrees family style; many entrees, like the rechaud, are definitely large enough to share.
ParkingValet parking is available for $9.
What to DrinkThe mixed cocktails get customers into a tropical spirit, especially the boozy, sweet and sour caipirinha, the refreshing mojito or the "melontini."
User Reviews for Mangarosa Restaurant
06/13/2008 Posted by greenfairy
I came here with my two sisters and had a blast; I will definitely take my boyfriend here. Parking is tough in the neighborhood, so I suggest you do the valet service- it's only ten dollars (we were there on a Thursday, don't know how much it will be on the weekend). Definitely make reservations because it gets really busy. Although inside was very nice, we sat outside and it was great how they had heat lamps for when it’s cold- but I only suggest you eat outside if it's NOT WINDY. Also, the restaurant is set on a little hill- so it felt a little funny sitting slanted and all. But after you drink some wine, you won't care! Monday through Friday they offer the pre-fix menu for only about 30 dollars. You get soup or salad; choice of appetizer and main course. It was great!!!! Everything was very flavorful- but don't expect the portions to be big, I thought it was perfectly sized. But that shouldn't matter because you already get a little full from the salad and appetizer all to yourself. What was really fun was watching the Brazilian dancers dance on the bar. Our waitress was very nice to us but she seemed to lack at the end with giving us attention and service. But other than that, I totally recommend this restaurant. Go here for a great atmosphere and delicious food. Great place to bring your close friends or romantic partner.
Pros: Affordable valet parking, delicious food, pre-fix menu, ambience
Cons: Lacked a little service at the end of our meal
12/08/2007 Posted by desaracho
My wife, son and I were walking in North Beach and as we walked past this restaurant it looked nice. The hostess, Lenha, was very courteous, after chekcing with the appointment girl they told us that without a reservation we could only stay until 8:30pm, it was 7:45 so we decided to go in, thinking that we may be in for a pleasant surprise. The waiter seemed like he was having a bad day since we started, he took more than 5 minutes to show up. In the meantime we looked around the place and at other patrons, no menus, nothing else except wait and hold our hunger. After the order was placed at around 7:55, at 8:25pm our 3 year old son asked me with great concern why it was taking so long to bring his spaghetti? I just wished the manager would have been present to hear and see his comments, I could not have reflected the situation better; nothing came to our table until 8:40pm, the waiter apologized and said that our tickets somehow got misplaced, a $10 dessert was on the house; nice gesture. The bus boys were very polite and courteous, (managers take note for development, area of opportunity). The spaghettini was good, and so was the rib eye, I have had much better for much less, but I guess rent is high, portions are hearty and taste healthy, meaning not heavy with grease or fat. There were other dishes that looked great, like short ribs and one that looked like a pumpkin. I would like to go back to have a second opinion and make a more balanced judgment, a bad day cold happen to anyone and it would be unfair to make an opinion based on the afore mentioned circumstances. I would go again.
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