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Va Bene Italian Restaurant Martini Wine Bar

Va Bene Italian Restaurant Martini Wine Bar

4647 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, United States Of America

Full • Casual • Italian • Catering


"We got there when the restaurant opened. They were clearly not ready for customers. My husband went to the bathroom and had to turn on the lights himself. He had only turned on one set of lights. When he went to the bathroom again at the end of the meal, it was still just the one set of lights on, meaning no employees had gone in there to make sure the lights were on in the bathroom, and that was more than an hour after the restaurant had opened. There were employees sitting at the bar folding napkins during our meal. Someone (the host, I think) was walking back and forth with canisters of lighter fluid near our table. It was unclear who our server was supposed to be. The bartender took our order at first and he had to ask for it again because he couldn't remember everything. A woman seemed to notice that no one was taking care of us and started tending to us more. It was pretty awkward altogether. Service was still slow. The food was only okay. This place calls itself a martini bar, yet they do not have a martini menu. How strange. A couple who was seated after us got their meals before us somehow. How did they get their meals faster than us if we were there first? The food was only okay. Mussels were tough. Lamb shanks were flavorless. The worst thing is that after we had gotten our meals boxed, paid the check and left, I noticed that not all of my food was in my box. I ordered the lamb shanks. It is supposed to have 2 shanks. I hadn't even finished one shank, but noticed only one shank was in the box. Why would they toss perfectly good meat instead of putting it in my box? I was really angry. We will not be coming here again."

Mangia E Bevi

Mangia E Bevi

8927 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, 21704, United States Of America

Food • Cafés • Pizza • Italian


"Unfortunate to write this as I have been to Mangia Bevi many times in the past and have had wonderful experiences here! I brought my husband here this evening and was looking forward to a yummy meal and a glass of wine. We arrived just a few minutes after 8:00 on a Saturday night well aware they close at 9:00. A couple dining in with an hour before closing is 100% reasonable, don’t you think? We stood at the podium upon arrival and SEVERAL servers and employees glanced at us and simply walked away. Eventually a young man approached us and said “I just have to get the table ready” there was no greeting or hello- in fact he didn’t bother asking how many people were in our party and just assumed we were 2. Next, we were seated inside and sat for well over 5+ minutes before being greeted by our grump of a server. She took our drink orders, then took our food orders which were prompt and easy (we didn’t ask for much! mind you it’s still not even 8:20PM. 40 min till close. Our waitress proceeded to go on the patio which was a clear view from our table and close up every single umbrella and lean chairs against the table while we’re waiting for our food. The vibe was we were a complete inconvenience and she couldn’t wait to get out of there. Meanwhile, in walks a couple at 8:30 pm. Our waitress must have known them because she greeted them with a big smile and made room for them by opening a table she had already closed on the patio. She proceeded to chat with this couple and give them wine samples as we sat inside and eventually our food came and we were finished eating by 8:40. Bill came to $83 for 2 drinks, bread, and 2 meals. I left her 20% because I’ve worked in the restaurant business and it’s the right thing to do- but this was disgusting service and professionalism by our waitress. One of the hostesses was very friendly and the girl that brought us our food was a delight. Food was decent but nothing to go crazy over. We will never be back. We were in the truck headed home at 8:53. Be better, people."