La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at SNDTRAVELS. So we were watching travel video of Italy this afternoon and ,of course, got hungry for a good Italian meal. Never been to La Gondola but we had seen good reviews and it had a good menu so off to Mansfield we went. What we found was a real gem. Nice comfortable atmosphere with great service from Alejandra (or the pretty Alex 😀) great for a date night. We first were treated to the garlic bread which was made from a crunchy Italian loaf cut into small slices. I love this so much better than the greasy thick garlic rolls some places serve. For $2.25 we added a large dish of dipping oil and balsamic with herbs. Very good combo. Our appetizer was calamari fritti with marinara sauce. The calamari was tender and the light breading was crunchy and flavored well. Diane had a salad with homemade Italian dressing that was really good. Thicker than the usual dressings you get it also had a great flavor combination. My starter was the cr...

Absolutely the best Italian food in Mansfield. Everything I've ever eaten here is fresh and flavorful. The décor is beautiful, the atmosphere is nice and the food, is just amazing! I had no idea this little gem of a restaurant was even here until I worked close by for about a year. Someone recommended this place to me and I've been back many times. Now I'm recommending it to you...you are welcome...my pleasure. :)

1st time there took my lovely Fiance there for a late Valentines dinner. We sat in the bar area our waitress Samantha was great the food was great and great atmosphere loved it will be back for sure. Thank you Samantha