For 20 years, Mambo Italiano has been keeping Italian tradition alive for the generations to come by specializing in traditional styles of Italian Cuisine. Weekly, features highlight new menu renditions developed by the Cardone family. Every meal is prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. Mambo Italiano has been featured on Check Please!, is a Daily Herald Readers' Choice and has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Libertyville by Open Table diners.
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
North Suburbs
Italian
Review summary
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Mambo Italiano in Mundelein, IL, delights diners with its "excellent food, attentive service," and "outstanding Italian cuisine." Regular patrons adore its "friendly staff" and "classy setting," while the "live music" adds charm to the dining experience. With "huge portions" and a "variety of specials," it's a beloved local gem.
1,030 Reviews
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MaryanneL
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food is excellent and server Steve was outstanding!
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Randi
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. The food is always fresh and the ambience is amazing. Our waiter was so attentive and helpful with all questions. Try to make it to dessert because EVERYTHING is fabulous.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We ate at Mambo for the first time in many years and it exceeded our expectations. The veal parmigiana, the tomato basil soup, carrot cake and limoncello flute dessert were particularly very good and quite flavorful. The ambiance is very nice and the service was quite good as well.
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Bill
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a group of 8, we were the only ones with prior experience. All got a different item. All loved their dish and for a quality restaurant, the food was VERY reasonable. Out waitress could not have been more attentive. A truly wonderful experience. Everyone on out group said they will go back
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Tom
Chicago
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 2
First time here. There was a cold draft where we were seated. Although the waiter was friendly, service was pretty slow. Possibly needed more waitstaff as it was pretty busy. Food was good but for the bread that was burned in places.
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A. AYDA
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
You never disappoint! We love the dining experience, food and service!
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SteveT
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. A meal you’ll remember.
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Jack
VIP
Chicago
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Always great meal and excellent service. Will be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food and service incredible. Although busy didn’t feel hurried. Waiter, Julio?, was pleasant and knowledgeable.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 4
While the setting was nice, we did not have a good experience with the taste and quality of the food. All items were overpriced as well.
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FAQs
Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL is rated 4.8 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.