Buono Mangia in Charlottetown

What a great meal. Fantastic tasting and delicious.

Bueno Manga is by far the best Italian food restaurant in Charlottetown. Food is fresh and delicious. We have never been disappointed. A small cozy place with a great atmosphere and very welcoming. One of our favourite places for a special meal.

Best place for pasta

The service was amazing. The server remembered a special dessert request that I asked for when I placed the reservation and although I didnt expect my request, I was very surprised that she remembered when we got there. We do not eat out a lot so this was an extremely special occasion for us and it was the best experience Ive had on the island. The service was perfect, the hot bread before our food arrived was a wonderful suprise! The food was absolutely amazing, and the best part of everything was the atmosphere. There wasnt blaring music that each table was talking louder over to hear one another. There was faint music and all the tables were talking at a respectful volume and it felt peaceful and calm and I was better able to enjoy my meal.

Best Italian on PEI easily. Only ever had to wait when not making a reservation, advice to anyone wanting to try this place out is to MAKE A RESERVATION.

Excellent service and great food

Took a colleague out for a bite here and everything was delicious! Our server was one of the original owners and she was so sweet. Also, the freshly made pasta melts in your mouth - highly recommend!!

Great food, fun atmosphere..all good!!!

Good food. Only one front end staff member. Compared to portion size, over priced. Restaurant was dark for 5pm. Shrimp Scampi was overdressed with too much oil. Prosciutto appetizer for two was very small portion. Never offered any water. Would not return.

Great, intimate atmosphere. Pleasant service. Bruschetta and lasagna were delicious. Croissants heavenly. My husband said the carbonara was one of his favourite meals. Topped with fantastic homemade desserts. Definitely recommend! I would make reservations as the space is quite limited. Parking: Free parking

We had dinner last night and the food was amazing very delicious and you can tell pride went into the presentation of meal. Full of flavor. Server was very friendly. Highly recommend trying Buono Mangia . I know we will be returning to try another dish. Unfortunately no photos were taken .

Great little spot! Food was fantastic! Service awesome. Highly recommend.

Fantastic...great service..great fresh pasta

Wonderful place for dinner with the most amazing food and service. Hooie was delightful and made our meal even more enjoyable. The restaurant is small and simple but do not let that discourage you from experiencing their incredible food! By far the best we have had in all of Canada!

From Maine stopped in St Andrews then came to PEI. We were burnt out on Seafood and was Carving Italian. Nothing in Cavendish . Googled & found Buono Mangia..saw the Great Reviews & Menu and went to Charlottetown. Great scenic , nice to get out the Touristy Side of PEI. We were a bit nervous, only a few cars out Front? Once we WAlked in smelled the aroma of Italian cooking , it was All Good. Started with salads and home made dressings with delicate rolls accompanied it. Yum. Hubby had the special , homemade Tagliolini pasta with chicken , sun dried tomatoes , spinach and spicy cream sauce . I had fettuccine carbonara ..both dishes came garlic toast. The special was spectacular , I couldn t keep my garlic toast out my hubbys spicy cream sauce. Not a Big operation ..a few seats and 1 fabulous server. ..and don t be in a Hurry. I lived in Boston this beats the North End.

This is the best pasta I have ever eaten! The service is incredible, the food delicious, its worth the detour! The waitress is very kind and takes the time to introduce us to the different choices which makes the experience more pleasant.

Absolutely Wonderful! Everything was made from scratch and it was easy to taste the difference. The bread at the start was melt in your mouth delicious. I ll definitely return the next time I find myself in Charlottetown.

Came here based on the reviews and we enjoyed our visit! The lady that served us is very friendly and even accommodated us with many of the tables being reserved. There s only 1 waitress so the service was a bit slow but she was a work horse serving everyone. We got the carbonara which is 10/10 and the lasagna another 10/10. Food portions felt a smidge too small considering the pasta was $20-$25 per dish but the pasta was made fresh and you can tell! Really enjoyed everything overall and would visit again!

My husband had the lasagna and I had the Fettuccine Carbanaro. Both were delicious! Best Italian food ever. Homemade noodles. So Good. A small cozy restaurant with great food!

Excellent food and service! Great to have a restaurant of this quality in Charlottetown.

Best pasta in Canada. Very nice little spot with amazing people.

Amazing food. Intimate and cozy. Make a reservation.

Vegetarian options: Any of the dishes can be made vegetarian by request. Food

Service was awesome. Food was delicious. Authentic Italian food.

5 stars for an unforgettable experience!

Best Italian food on the island!!! Fresh homemade noodles, their lasagna is to die for! Make sure to make a reservation as the restaurant has limited seating. Cant wait to go back

First of all I wanna start with saying I really dont like writing bad reviews but this place was terrible. We were a table of 4, we waited about a half an hour to get a drink, and about an hour and a half for our food, and the place wasnt busy.. The food wasnt the greatest either. The bill was outrageous $221, we eat out at different restaurants quite often, this was our first time here and we wont be back nor will we ever recommend it. Sorry!

Coming here was a really great experience, nice and small so it feels homey, they hand make everything in house and fresh so it tastes phenomenal, the waitress was also wonderful

Best pasta Ive had in a long time! Absolutely delicious, great service and I would definitely recommend!

This is a small Italian restaurant that definitely requires a reservation. The menu is a standard menu with one or two specials. The food was well presented in a timely manner and cooked well. We had appetizers and main courses and one of the four of us had dessert. Nice selection of wines to go with dinner. The markup on wines seemed to be a little lower than at other restaurants. Large parking lot and the restaurant is accessible.

Absolutely outstanding!

Amazing food!!!!! Staff extremely friendly. Overall EXTREMELY pleased with this place. Clean and relaxing environment. Worth every penny spent. Will go again when in PEI.

Was looking forward to eating here for a year. We had a party of 5. We got placed in a separate room with little decor but that didnt matter because we were so excited for the room. We ordered the bruschetta- it comes in only 4 pieces but we have 5 pieces. The sever said we could have more but it was extra....not a problem- we just took the 4. It was warm and had no balsamic on it- quite plain and little taste. Then we ordered the special chicken pasta, Ceasar salad, 2 Fettuccine Carbonara and a sausage pSta meal. Unfortunately, there was little taste to the carbonara dishes. Very bland and plain. The sausage pasta dish was good. The Ceasars salad was fair. The special chicken dish was plain and bland. The portion sizes were so small- it didnt even fill anyone up. Then comes the bill- over $150 for just the food. Without a tip. 3 glasses of wine and 2 pops came to $45.00. For a place that we were so eager to try, it was a huge disappointment.

The new location is bigger than the older one, but you should make a reservation. And the food is great like before

Not child friendly. Good food but the most horrendous service July 28th at dinner. Do not suggest taking a child or they will be shushed and you will likely be told how to parent your child. Have never experienced anything like this. Am still fuming.

Still looking for that authentic Italian restaurant in PEI.

Love, Love, Love. Look at that picture and tell me you wouldnt want to try. Highly recommend. We have taken our daughter there on a hand full of occasiouns and the best hostess ever has always need awsome and accomidating (usually last minute when our sitter canceled) Best authentic Italian pasta dish in town. Wouldnt go anywhere else for pasta. Fettuccine carbonara is my favourite but lots of fantastic delicious options. Family favourite and always our go to for date night. I will take pictures next time but always forget as it is so delicious. This restaurant is a must try. Service is excellent!!!

Great food and amazing service. Highly recommend!

Food and service was great. Homemade pasta was a treat. Wine was very pricey.

Have been there a couple of times. Really enjoy the food. Its small but nice. Wish there was a little background music.. The lady that always waits on us is awesome

The atmosphere was almost on point, the booth tables are very low which was odd, and since the place was so small, we didnt talk much. The service was fantastic, and so was the food. Everything tasted great but... For an Italian restaurant the portions were so small, after a $130 bill, we were contemplating where we were going to eat an appetizer afterwards. This should happen, we left hungry. Im happy with the experience, but really disappointed that we decided to go have nachos at hunters after.

best homemade fresh pasta on the island

Great food, great ambiance. Cant wait to eat here again!

Wow! This was incredible. Truly the best Italian restaurant in Charlottetown. Small dinning area, very good for a family outting for a special occasion or a date with your loved one. REAL Italian food, noodles cooked to perfection al dente. Worth every penny. I was tempted to order 3 dishes just for myself! From appetizers to dessert, this is fine dining. Delicious! Thank you Buono Mangia for a good eat.

The food is good but the pricing at lunch is a bit expensive. $50+ for appetizer and 2 main entries. A larger portion would be better.

We love this eatery for an intimate dinner. Its very cozy and the food is amazing.

A great couple spot and amazing food.

One of the best meals I have had in a while. Be sure to reserve a table a head of time The place is small and popular and when when I was there many people were turned away

Had a beautiful meal there this evening and will be back for sure.

Loved it

From the Caprese salad to the Shrimp Scampi this had to be the best Italian meal at a restaurant that I have had in a long time. The fresh pasta to die for, a friend had their lasagna which was excellent. It s a small place and you definitely need a reservation but so worth it. Will be back for sure.

Food was very good and great service.

After approximately a year of limiting our restaurant going experiences (pandemic, etc.) my wife and I have recently begun going out for dinner again. We returned to Bouno Mangia for the first time and discovered the quality had not diminished and the food remains outstanding. The physical establishment has come a long way from the early days on Kent St. but again, the quality has remain unchanged. Service, atmosphere, quality and pricing remain wonderful. Looking forward to the next visit which hopefully will not be delayed by this or another pandemic.

Omg the best italian food so far...amazing flavor..definitely will be back

Best pasta in Charlottetown, hands down.

Best Italian food on the island! Tagliatelle with meat sauce cant be beat. So too with everything else on the menu!

Excellent food and wonderful service

Excellent made to order Italian food !!

My wife and I made reservations for our 44th wedding anniversary. We were very please with our meal and the service we received. We would definitely recommend Buono Mangia

Favorite place to eat. If you like pasta ou will never eat anywhere else. All homemade ro order. Its a must for everyone

Always amazing service and the best pasta Ive ever eaten.

Amazing food!!

This is the best food Ive had at any restaurant ever! The owner is so sweet and always remembers us even tho we just started going there. Its our favorite date night location

I am very much looking forward to mine and my husbands sat evening sitting

Had reservations for our wedding anniversary and the experience was amazing and food was absolutely delicious....we cant wait to go back....the maitre d

The Best pasta place on the Island!Scratch-made pasta made fresh everyday, using local produce. A great selection of menu items and a fabulous wine list. I love it! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Went for lunch, food was amazing. Wait staff was friendly and efficient.

Very small place but very good food and wine.

Place is really small but its intimate and the food is ok.

Love love love this restaurant!!!

A nice Italian lunch. Fast and friendly

Authentic Italian deliciousness. A real treat.

Food is good, but not the place to go if you are in any kind of rush.

Great place

Im sorry I cannot pile on with a 4.5 star review. This is a small restaurant with a few tables. The wife is the lone server and the husband cooks. The atmosphere is clean but far from special. The wait time is very long. The portions are very small. The food is tasty. $120+ for two with wine.

Awesome as always, our favorite restaurant for sure!

Wonderful fresh pasta and great service. The place is very small so either make a reservation or be prepared to wait.

delicious!

Excellent food made from scratch. I highly recommend this restaurant on great Italian food

Fantastic Italian food

The food was good, but the portions are very small.

It is so refreshing to dine out and eat food made from scratch with so many large chains getting away with heat and serve. Such integrity here. The service was warm and inviting and the atmosphere cozy without any hint of pretentiousness. Will be returning often to our new favorite place in Charlottetown.

Great pasta! Resonably priced. Atmosphere is ok

Home made pasta daily. Fantastic!

Very comfortable and the homemade pasta was very good.

Amazing Italian food! All homemade pasta too!

Delicious pasta, couldve been a bit hotter. Dessert was very tasty. Service good.

Lunch and dinner menu same but differe nt prices i wont be back .

I found God in the fettuccine carbonara

THE BEST Italian meal we have enjoyed in a very long time. Handmade pastas, house made sauces, house made ice creams, local ingredients, and all brought together with much attention to detail. Highly recommended!

Really nice cozy and quaint atmosphere. Owners / operators are deeply invested toward providing an authentic and delicious culinary experience. Prices are also very reasonable.

Home made pasta and sauces; the best you can get on PEI, all tucked into a cozy little shop.

Arrived at 7:30 pm for dinner and was told it was a 20-30 minute wait, which was fine. Out of the 7 tables 2 were empty reserved. We went back in at about 7:50 pm when we saw a couple leaving. There was a lone waitress serving the tables and we knew we would be waiting a bit. We sat down and waited about 15 minutes to get our water and order our meal. At around this time a couple walked in and sat at one of the reserved tables(this comes into play later). We got our $11 bruschetta, which was 4 small pieces, and was OK. Its about 8:25 at this point. Then about 10 minutes later, the couple that sat at the reserved table got their ENTREEs. Remember, we ordered our meal before they even arrived. We waited and waited, and the couple was DONE their meal and we STILL hadnt got our entree. We walked out at 9pm with still no food. Waitress gave some BS excuse. We paid for the overpriced bruschetta and left. Overall terrible experience. Im sure the food would have been good if it ever came. Dont come here unless you have 1.5 hours to wait for your food!

Food and service was incredible.

Excellent

Food & service was wonderful!

Good Eats

This is the best spot to eat on PEI food is fantastic service is amazing atmosphere is just fantastic my girlfriend and I tried different spots but wished we had of just gone here they have a customer for life

Attentive service coupled with excellent cuisine. Small, but serviceable, wine list. Great desert.

Amazing place to eat, Great food, friendly server, almost a shame it seems to be one of PEIs best kept secrets

Food was good but VERY SLOW!

Friendly server, or owner. The pasta was great. She had said that it was made fresh daily. It was clean. I would go back. Overall very good experience, and the food was good.