Lafayette’s Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria is a casual Italian restaurant with seriously delicious pies, pastas, and other dishes. With large portions and friendly service, it’s an eatery where you can feel at home.

With three sauces and nearly 30 toppings, it is certainly tempting to build your own pizza. However, Mangia’s signature combos are equally enticing. Check out Joey & Gino’s, which comes with mushrooms, sausage, onions, salami, ham, linguica, and pepperoni — it’s a favorite among regulars. With a long list of pasta dishes, even those who aren't in the mood for pizza are sure to find something that satisfies your appetite. The sandwiches hold their own, too, especially the New Yorker, which is open-faced with grilled Italian sausage smothered with peppers. Order a nice glass of wine from the list or a pitcher of draft craft beer to round out your meal, and enjoy all the comforts of this neighborhood restaurant.

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