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Rated: Good
based on 7 reviews
Mangii Ferra
Gulmohar Cross Road No.7, JVPD Scheme, Gulmohar Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
66751728, 66751729, 9892886910
| Locality | Gulmohar Road,Vile Parle (W) |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Bar, Restaurant |
| Food Type | Italian |
| Timings | 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM to Midnight |
| Price |
  Expensive
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first reviewed by anand
- User Reviews (7)
May 25, 2008
Head to Don Giovanni instead
I tried Mangi Ferra out for the first time today. Iv been hearing tonnes of good things about it with quite a few people saying its the best Italian restaurant in Mumbai. I always wanted to know if it was as good as my current favourite Italian restaurant in Mumbai - Don Giovanni.. The entrance looks really nice with a tree just before the door which adds a nice touch to the place.The place was done up well and even had a section with a nice couch for a couple of drinks or something but somehow the place lacked class. The menu didnt really have too many non vegetarian dishes to chose from and there were definatly more vegetarian dishes than non vegetarian - not a good sign. They had a woodfired oven and so I had to try their pizza. I could definatly taste the flavour added by this oven but somehow the pizza was just not upto the mark. I hope I am not being a snob about this but the pizza seemed like it had been Indianized and lacked the authenticity and taste of Don Giovanni. The menu didnt have too many options for toppings, with chicken, ham, peperoni and sea food being the only non vegetarian options. The quality of meat isnt anywhere close to Don Giovani even though the pizzas cost roughly the same amount. My friend ordered a pasta which again really dissapointed me - not authentic enough. The service is about OK and the waiters are polite and the service was quicker than Don Giovanni for sure. However the waiters dont know much about the food and you have to kind of figure out everything for yourself. The restaurant is as expensive as Don Giovanni which IMO is much better value with more authentic and better quality dishes. Overall Don Giovanni 1 Mangi Ferra 0. I always suspected that Mangi Ferra was another one of those overhyped places that has this buzz about it but the food isnt as good as you would expect it to be. I guess I was right.
Mar 08, 2008
Ratatouille on the menu
Mangi Ferra is an Italian resto-bar settled in one of the by lanes in Juhu. The dimly lit place kind of makes it difficult to read their menu which uses a very fancy font. Although they have a wide range of wine to select from they serve only the house wines by the glass which can be disappointing if you don't have enough drinkers at the table.
We started the meal with the wok tossed mushrooms in cajun spices. A good change over the typical mushroom in olive oil. When ordering the main course I was excited to see the Ratatouille on their menu. I had never had this and to be honest after watching the little mouse movie I wanted to surely taste this one. We ordered the vegetarian dish and it was served with some tasty corn polenta. If you've never had this, go ahead and try it the next time. The pizza capricciosa was a regular thin and crispy - nothing special but nice.
It's a rather popular joint and weeknight reservations are recommended. A pricey place where a meal for two will cost you Rs.500 per head and that's no alcohol included.
Sep 07, 2007
Simplicity is not Kanjoosi!
I completely beg to defer with slurp's review of Mangii Ferra.
I have been to Mangii Ferra a zillion times and wouldn't need an excuse to go there again. Yes, the interiors are minimalistic but the soft lighting highlight the rough surfaced walls, wooden beams on the ceiling and dark furniture. Any one who's been to Italy or anywhere in Europe must know that Italian food is not about bright, flashy restaurants, its about a homely simplistic ambiance.
Mangii Ferra also has a great menu. Their assorted cheese platter, herbed bread, pollo arrostito, pizzas, dark chocolate mousse and tiramisu are highly recommended. If you sit on the table on the far left, you'll be able to see your pizzas getting prepared in the wood fire clay oven. Their wine list, though small has some decent wines; the manager has never failed us with his great recommendations.
The service has never disappointed me - the staff is good about recognizing their repeat clients and they do have 'serviettes' ('cloth napkins').
On the other hand, I don't think there is anything great about the Trattoria ambiance. Besides, they serve cold red wine and have pathetic service.
Then again, I am perhaps only a 'wannabe suburbite' - so what if I understand Italian food more than most snooty Sobos. Well, figure out for yourself from the reviews of both places. :)
Dec 10, 2006
Kanjoosi on interiors
A much hyped about Italian place for wannabe suburbanites. Cannot compare in ambience with Trattoria of Taj President (Colaba) though pricewise more or less the same. Quantity is strictly ok (so big eaters don't over-expect) and alas ! no cloth napkins ! Trying to save the laundry costs I guess. Furniture is nothing great, very sasta plain. As I said, cashing in on the filmy crowd.
Yet to come anywhere near even Parisian small joints of Italian food leave alone the ones in Rome which I've eaten.
Dec 09, 2006
MANGII FERRA ROCKS!
well tis restaurant surely is one of d best ones for italian food! amazing food n really gud ambience...the service will surely make u happy...its a must go for italian food freaks!!