Mandola's Italian Market is a popular place to shop and dine in Bee Cave, Texas. Every nook and cranny in the marketplace area is packed with imported treasures, ranging from dried pasta and ladyfingers to oil-packed capers.

But there's no need to wait until you get home to chow down: Mandola's operates an attached trattoria that offers a range of delectable goodies, and the restaurant's aroma wafts around the marketplace, tempting you to sit down for a quick bite after you finish your shopping. Yelp reviewers rave over the bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, and they say you shouldn't miss the traditional antipasto selection of cured meats, cheeses, and assorted relishes and marinated vegetables. Hot meals like deep dish lasagna and chicken parmesan are also available, and you can even order take-out family-style meals for up to six people.

Visit Mandola's website to learn more about this Bee Cave market!

Mandola’s Italian Market
12815 Shops Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 600-8500
www.mandolasmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mandolas-italian-market-bee-cave

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Fans of Mandola’s Italian Market love the relaxed ambiance and kid-friendly setting; this Italian grocery store and restaurant even has a small playground to keep the tykes occupied!

The restaurant menu features a flavorful array of authentic Italian fare in an order-at-the-counter setting. Starters include fried mozzarella with marinara sauce, garlic fries with creamy pesto dip, and Bruschetta Alla Checca, a dish of garlic toast topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Sandwiches include Mandola’s Hero with aged meats, provolone, and olive relish on a rustic bun. Pizza is also on the menu, along with pasta entrees.

Over on the grocery side of the store, you'll find imported Italian gourmet items and wines. Expect everything from capers and oils to pastas, sauces, and coffees. Don't leave without a scoop of gelato, a cannoli, and a freshly made cappuccino!

Mandola's Italian Market is open every day.

Mandola's Italian Market
12815 Shops Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 600-8500
www.mandolasmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mandolas-italian-market-bee-cave

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Kanko*