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Mangia Mangia Pasta Cafe – Key West, Florida

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Mangia Mangia (Pasta Cafe)  Mangia Mangia
900 Southard Street,
Key West, Florida
Tel. (305) 294-2469
Website: http://www.mangia-mangia.com/
Opening Hours: Dinner 5:30 – 10 p.m. nightly.
Prices: Inexpensive

Mangia Mangia Pasta Cafe in Old Town Key West is located in a perfectly restored corner building with a wrap-around balcony and peaked roof, the restaurant is open every evening serving fresh pasta and other Italian fare. The pasta is made on premises as well as the sauces; and they have quite a variety to choose from. You may sit inside (cooler), or in the beautiful patio in the garden in back of the building surrounded by tropical foliage.
The wine list is well rounded with good selections in all price categories.
A few of the more interesting selections from the menu:
Broccoli Rabe – sauteed in olive oil, garlic, chopped tomatoes and a dash of red pepper flakes
Conch Minestrone – red chowder with kidney beans, fresh pasta, topped with grated Tomano Pecorino
Mostaciolli with Broccoli Rabe – wild broccoli rabe flash-sauteed in olive oil with garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped tomatoes and grilled sausage and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese