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Mandina’s Restaurant

Mandina's Restaurant Gumbo

Located in Mid-city, across from the streetcar, you’ll find the pink house that is Mandina’s Restaurant. Mandina’s is a staple of the area, started as an Italian market in 1898 it now serves Italian/Creole/Southern cuisine. Expect families celebrating life, friends looking for a divine meal and perfect service, and lots of laughter. Don’t forget to get the crab fingers and turtle soup with sherry.

Photo Credit: ©Mandina’s Restaurant

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