Mangialardo

Mangialardo's is a hallmark of D.C. food culture. They have been around forever and it taste delicious as ever, fresh as it always has been, and continually delivers value. Pick your sub roll (soft or hard). Decide on whether you want it cold or oven-warmed. I adore the tuna salad cold sub on a soft roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, sweet peppers, and oil-vinegar. So simple, but just masterfully made. Those topping are it too, except they have mustard and S&P. No fancy micro-greens or avocado or gimmicky aiolis. Back in the day (been coming here since the 1970s as a kid) the turkey and cheese sub was my go to. It is flavorful and hearty with a perfect meat-to-bread ratio. Those who partake in pork seem to love the "G" man sub that features salami, mortadella, pepperoni, and cheese. Of the hot subs I get the pizza sub with no meat but extra cheese. The red gravy and cheese just melts into the soft roll to form a chef's dream school lunch French bread style pizza. The corned beef and the pastrami subs are excellent too. Every once in a while they have macaroni salad (perfectly prepared) but the real side are a bag of chips. Give me Utz crab flavor or an old school bag of pretzels. The owner's family sells homemade brownies that are divine. Nothing fancy, probably a box of Betty Crocker brownie mix, but I get them every time with no complaints.The family-run sandwich shop has a perfect menu consisting of freshly made sandwiches that are classics. If you are fed up with places that are more concerned about wowing you with an exotic ingredient no matter whether it is good on a sandwich, or places that are more bourgeoisie in style over working-class substance, then Mangialardo's is for you. Carry-out only, but the services is excellent. Knowing their customers and treating them like family (old faces and newbies alike) is my favorite part about coming. They been in the same place for decades! Even the call ahead ordering number, (202) 543-6212, has not changed since at least the 1970s, when you didn't have to dial the area code to call within the city. Old school, simple, classic. Five stars easily.

Mangialardo has some of the best subs in DC. This is a staple. I haven't been here since the pandemic. My go to sub is the turkey and cheese on a soft roll. And baby it's fire. The price for the subs is great and you get a lot for your money. The service is always top tier. You can go right in order and be out before you get ticketed for being double parked . I ran in yesterday because I had went to work late and wanted a sub sooo bad. Was afraid I wasn't going to be able to make it but I did. It's always been clean here. The art work and the badges of fire departments, police stations and more is nice too. Check them out if you haven't.

4.1 starsI got the meatball and my friend got gman sub and we split half/half. I'm usually not into meatball subs but this one was pretty good. The bread was very soft, the sauce was flavorful but not overwhelming, the meatballs were made well. I put hot peppers and added good flavor, I think onions would be good too. The gman sub with everything on it tasted very fresh with a soft bun. The fontina cheese was amazing, gave a good sour kick to the sub. I would add extra fontina cheese next time. This place looks so unassuming from the outside but very nice and clean on the inside. The staff are very friendly and quick with the orders. The owner is so hospitable, willing to entertain you.

Sandwiches were delicious great for the private boat ride we did on the Potomac River.

This review is based on a delivery from DoorDash. If it's this good delivered I can't imagine how it is fresh in store. This sandwich was exactly what I wanted, and is truly an authentic Italian deli sub. The ingredients were fresh and the bread was 10/10. I search for bread like this in grocery stores and bakeries and it is never as satisfying. I didn't have a chance to interact with the staff since I ordered through a third party, but I would definitely order from here again. I can't wait to visit in person soon too!

I had this place bookmarked for years and finally got a chance to try it today. Man, was I underwhelmed! I ordered "the big g" and it was just not good. The meat looked like it was purchased from the refrigerated cold cuts section from Safeway a la Oscar Meyers pre-sliced meats. The soft roll was awful as was the choice to include fontina cheese. Also, instead of shredded lettuce, there was just a huge piece of iceberg. This sandwich literally tasted like one I could make at home-- the je ne sais quoi that makes a good Italian sub as delicious as it is was absolutely missing. Let down!

Went for LunchFood - 4/5. G Man could be described as a solid Italian sub. The bread is soft, the vegetables are crisp, and it's loaded with cold cuts. The main dressing is Italian herbs which add a nice aroma. For a sandwich with so much claim to fame as a signature local sandwich, it was unexemplary. It did not have much distinguishing features that separates it from other Italian subs.Service - 4/5. Fast and friendly.Value - 4/5. At the price of $11, the sandwich is good in flavor and size. However, it is average when it comes to uniqueness, and I did not feel the g man sandwich lived up to its hype. Solid subs, but not a necessary stop for a food tour of D.C.Parking - Street (Metered)

How have I not been to this place before? Search me. But it's on my radar screen now.Mangialardo's has excellent sammies.The "G Man" sub is dynamite. It's actually a classic Italian sub, just with a different name. I can't finish it in one sitting, so I get 2 meals out of it. Also, the turkey & cheese sub is a winner.This is a true throwback institution, steeped in the old ways. A mom & pop business that opened up in the 50's, in a rowhouse. The young man who took my order is a great grandson of the founders, so it's still being operated by the same family.Cops frequent here. I always follow the MPD when it comes to food; they know a good value. And clearly, Mangialardo's is a law enforcement supporter. An oversized bulletin board placed prominently on a side wall features law enforcement and first responders' badges from all over the US.Best new find for me in 2022.

First time giving this place a shot, as I had no idea prior to today it is in the neighborhood. It is actually not real easy to notice on Pennsylvania Avenue unless you know is there from someone else mentioning or walking by. The sandwich I had was outstanding (the roast beef and cheese).I will definitely be back, as the employees were really nice along with the great tasting sandwich. A heads up for online orders, I was missing a sandwich from the order. I did check it before leaving and heading back home. They were super quick on making the missing sandwich while I waited and I did appreciate that.

Get the G-Man on a hard roll with all of the toppings! This is a great spot that we drive into DC to get lunch.