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Mambo, Whitefish, MT

Mambo

4.7
4.7
301 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
This trendy restaurant sets the stage for a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, wine, soft lighting and background music. Visit for dinner and savor freshly made pasta dishes, topped with rich sauces prepared with the freshest ingredients for delicious flavor. The menu also includes oven-fired gourmet pizza, appetizers salads and even a special “bambini” menu for kids. The atmosphere at Mambo Whitefish works for everything from a romantic date with a loved one to dining out with kids. It is also a nice pick for group outings or birthday celebrations. The restaurant's facilities include a private room and an outdoor dining area (available during the summer).

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 863-9600
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Best Value

  • Montana

    Child-friendly

  • Montana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Montana

    Most Booked

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mambo is a delightful Italian restaurant in Whitefish known for its "excellent food," attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amazing Italian nachos" and "wonderful pasta dishes." While some mention service hiccups, the overall experience remains positive. Perfect for both family meals and special occasions, Mambo guarantees a memorable dining experience.

301 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall outstanding experience! The food, service and atmosphere were great; down to earth Montana style. Carly was great! We enjoyed the Mona Liza Pizza, Caesar salad, Lasagna, Garlic bread, outstanding Meatball's dressed with yummy mozzarella and linguine Salvatore with vodka sauce. We appreciate Mambos being customer centric in allowing us to customize your food selection.

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  2. Paige

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mambo’s always delivers amazing food and great service. My only issue was that the music was set ata volume that we were nearly shouting to hold a conversation. However, once the food arrived we were too blissed out to talk.

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  3. Kevin

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great local favorite with excellent food and awesome staff.

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  4. James

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Line formed before it opened so reservation recommended. Wonderful staff amazing sauce food arrived quickly. Delicious!

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  5. Peter

    Montana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was really good and the service was fantastic, but it was really loud and cramped. 

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  6. Vince

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Ciao never disappoints and is one of my favorite restaurants whenever we are in town.

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  7. Joseph

    Montana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Over all dinner was really good. A few good takeaways and some of my personal input. They offered gluten free pasta which is what drew us to the place. The bread was delicious and both the pasta dishes we had were very good! The gluten free chocolate cake was delicious! But the lighting where we sat was decent at best. I had to turn on my phone light to read the menu. The salad was underdressed and lacked salt and pepper other than that it was good! The Bolognese was tasty just watery! I didn’t like the sauce on the cake though, just a personal preference! The cake was sweet enough already. Service was excellent! Would definitely go back and recommend to friends traveling to Whitefish, MT.
    MamboResponded on December 21, 2024
    Thank you for taking time to provide feedback! We appreciate the constructive notes you have provided and will ensure that Chef is made aware. For any future visits, please know, we are happy to add or omit to taste and truly hope every guest enjoys their meal with us. We are sad to hear that the dining room atmosphere was not what you anticipated. Mambo's has been a staple in the valley for years where folks come to enjoy the low lighting and music abuzz. We are happy to accommodate with an extra candle or light for the table at your next visit! Glad to hear that the service was excellent, and we look forward to hosting you again!

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  8. Scott

    Montana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very good, but food wasn’t to their normal standards. Ate barely anything I ordered and paid quite a bit for it. Disappointing. I’ve ate there at least 30 times and won’t be back for quite sometime after this.

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  9. Stephanie

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casey was our waiter and he did an amazing job. We had sausage portobello mushrooms, Cesar salad, linguine and meatballs, fettuccine and tiramisu. All were fantastic and highly recommend!
    MamboResponded on December 10, 2024
    Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your special occassion with us! We are happy to hear that Casey provided a great experience, and that you enjoyed your meal.

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  10. Curt

    VIP

    Houston

    40 reviews

    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have visited Mambo for almost 6 years. Our son even worked here for almost a year. Tonight’s experience left us quite dissapointed. Mambo is one of those feel good restaurants we recommend to everyone that visits us. Tonight’s experience was completely out of character for the restaurant. Sauces were watered down. The Penne ala vodka that our daughter loves, she refused to eat. Even the replaced dish failed to meet anywhere near the prior standards. My wife and I tried the special ravioli that the waiter highly recommended…and it was awful. The flavor profile totally missed the mark. The dishes our other two guests had were ok, but not to the normal standards we have come to expect. The waiter was prompt, and took our feedback..invoked the manager that also listened to our feedback, enthusiastically. She said they took the feedback seriously…they also made a few amendments to the bill, which was appreciated. That all said…I’m concerned that this restaurant has fallen significantly in terms of quality. We may return as there are limited dining options here in whitefish…but I will do so with much greater hesitation.

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FAQs

Mambo is rated 4.7 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Mambo

234 2nd St E, Whitefish, MT 59937

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Whitefish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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