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Candice de la Cruzvia Google

about 1 month ago

I’d been here before for coffee and pastries and have always liked it. The lemon latte is so good! As a “non-vegan,” I was honestly a little skeptical to come here for dinner, but I’m so glad my girlfriends and I decided to give it a try after our Pilates class around the corner (shoutout to Makai!). The cacio e pepe pasta and truffle mushroom pizza were delicious. I also think this would be a great spot to bring your laptop and get some work done if you’re looking for that kind of vibe.

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Kameelah Weeksvia Google

about 1 month ago

I was on my way to a traditional Italian restaurant, but told my Lyft driver that I really was looking for some vegan food. He told me about this place and took me there. Let's just say this was the best detour. I cannot stress how fresh the food is. I went alone, but if you have a group or another person who enjoys vegan food, take them with you! Most plates are sharable. I started with the meatballs and it was evident that the chef created the entire recipe, including the recipe for the meatballs. This is not something you can get anywhere else! They were dense, yet delicate and the tomato sauce was so fresh! Also the bread that came with it was grilled to perfection, crispy and flaky and was great for dipping in the sauce of the meatballs. I had the lasagna for my entree and it is cooked to order (30 minutes) but was so well worth it. Again everything about it was made from scratch and the sauce had a slight kick to it which increased the savoriness of the dish. I could only finish half but each bite was so delectable! I arrived right before the rush of people came. Lots of tables ordered the salads which were beautifully constructed and the tables shared them because of their size. I also saw lots of people ordering the pizza, which the chef was making using his own dough recipe before sliding it into a brick oven. Whenever I am in the area again, this is a must for me. It's hard for me to get vegan food this delicious near me, it's often treated as an afterthought. Just to be clear I am an omnivore and enjoy red meat very much, but nothing beats a great vegetarian or vegan meal when done well. At Mangiafoglie, the chef does it exceptionally well. I also took a slice of the olive oil cake to go and it was so delicious. It was fluffy and the sweetness was just right.

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Miekovia Google

6 months ago

Our first visit here a month ago was fantastic. We had an incredible waiter who explained the menu in detail (even describing certain dishes as “mute” for milder flavors). We ordered the meatballs, and they were unforgettable steaming hot, perfectly textured, with sauce that was spot-on and hearty, brick-oven bread that was fluffy inside and toasted just right. We literally talked about it all the way home. We also tried a pasta dish, which wasn’t really our style, but overall the experience was great. Fast forward to our second visit, and it was a complete 180. We called on the way since GPS said we’d arrive at 8:35 p.m. The person who answered assured us that wasn’t too late. My daughter went in first and ordered the meatballs with extra bread, but the waitress greeted her with attitude, snapping that they close at 9. When I came in and asked about a pizza I’d seen in a review, I showed her a photo. She identified which one it was, and when I asked what vegan cheese they used, she cut me off sharply with, “We make our own.” I asked what it was made of, and she snapped, “Coconut oil.” As a vegan chef, I was already skeptical that’s not even a proper cheese base. The tone alone should have been a red flag. When the meatballs arrived, they were lukewarm, not hot and fresh like before. The bread was even worse: all end pieces, stale, chewy, and tough, basically the throwaway scraps you’d give out at the end of the night. Nothing like the fluffy, toasted bread we had on our first visit. Then came the pizza. And tell me if I’m crazy, but the build was completely off: crust, sauce, meat, and then a thick layer of cheese on top. This wasn’t a deep dish, so it made no sense, it just felt careless, like “throw something together and serve it.” The final straw was when we were packing up the meatballs to reheat at home, and the waitress just grabbed the pizza off the table without asking. We had only each taken one bite, and she never asked if we wanted it wrapped up, if we were done, or if there was an issue. We thought maybe she was taking it to box it, but nope, it just disappeared. The diabolical part is it still showed up on the bill. From the best vegan meatballs worth driving 35 minutes for, to an experience that was flat out nasty, in food quality and service this place lost us completely. We will not be back. (Photo: Sauce appears cold, bread looks thin and dry)

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Aakansha Maheshwarivia Google

8 months ago

Superb food!!! We got the pesto and beef sandwiches and we shared them. The bread (pizza dough) is absolutely delicious and the sauces are to die for! The potato salad was yummy- homemade style and a great starter. The owner and head chef came And talked to us about the recipes and it was clear that he pours his heart and soul into prepping this food. The decor is great too! I am def going back to try everything on the menu. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

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Hannah Ngvia Google

10 months ago

We visited this new vegan Italian spot, and it totally won us over. The star of the show? Their wood-fired vegan pizza — crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and melty plant-based cheese. Easily our new favorite. But what made the visit unforgettable was i forgot my bags after the meal. I was freaking out, but the staff went above and beyond — calmly helped me search, and found them tucked safely in a corner. We went back and everything was inside the bag. Amazing food, even better people. We will definitely be back!