Mangia Italian Restaurant

The wine list at Mangia isn't trying to impress anyone, and that's fine — this is a casual Elm Street Italian spot, not an enoteca. What does stand out is that the prices are genuinely reasonable, hovering between $11 and $13 a glass, which is increasingly rare even at neighborhood joints. You're not walking into a deep cellar here, but you're not getting gouged either.

The list covers the expected bases — California Chardonnays, a Pinot Grigio from Italy, Kim Crawford from New Zealand, a Malbec, and a Toscana red in Il Bruciato. Regional breadth technically spans Italy, France, Argentina, New Zealand, and multiple California appellations including Napa and Paso Robles, but this is more checkbox coverage than genuine curation. Eco Terreno from Alexander Valley and Sleepy Hollow Vineyard from Santa Lucia Highlands are the two names that suggest someone, at some point, cared a little. The gaps are real — no serious Italian reds to speak of, no Nebbiolo, no Sangiovese worth flagging — which feels like a missed opportunity at an Italian restaurant.

Ten options by the glass is a respectable count for a casual spot, and the $11–$13 price band keeps things accessible. The selection leans white and California-heavy, with Trefethen and Daou Chardonnay showing up as the premium pours at $13. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — this looks like a set-it-and-forget-it program.