Why Mansetti's is Shoreview’s Favorite, Best Pizza, Lasagna, and More!

At Mansetti's, we're feeling on top of the world—and we have all of you to thank! We’re thrilled to share that the Shoreview Press has once again recognized us as the best in town, awarding us Best Pizza, Best Lasagna, Best Italian Restaurant, and Best Salad for 2024, along with finalist honors for Best Lunch. This recognition isn’t just a badge of honor; it’s a tribute to our dedication to every dish and our community's warmth, making Mansetti's a place for delicious food and memorable gatherings. Our deepest thanks go to each and every customer who voted for us and continues to support us day after day. You’re the reason we strive to be our very best every single day.

Our Best Pizza award means the world to us, especially since our pizza has been a fan favorite for years, winning in 2020, 2023, and again in 2024! We put our heart and soul into each pizza we serve. Made with only the freshest ingredients, every pie is baked to perfection in a traditional brick oven, giving the crust just the right crispiness, while our homemade sauce and real mozzarella cheese melt together in every bite. And when it comes to toppings, we don’t skimp! Every slice is loaded with high-quality ingredients, like those on our customer-favorite House Special Pizza, topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, sweet onions, green peppers, and ripe black olives. It’s no wonder our pizza has been celebrated as the best in Shoreview year after year.

But it’s not just our pizza that keeps people coming back. Our lasagna, winner of Best Lasagna for 2024, has a special place in our hearts (and our customers' hearts!). Crafted with four delicious layers of savory meat, creamy cheese, noodles, and our signature sauce, Mama’s Lasagna has been a longtime favorite, recognized by Shoreview Press for years. Every bite is packed with rich, comforting flavors that bring the taste of home-cooked meals and family dinners to the table. While the awards are a wonderful honor, nothing means more than seeing our customers enjoy this dish with friends and family.

Receiving Best Italian Restaurant for the second year in a row, in 2023 and now in 2024, is especially meaningful to us. This award isn’t just about the food—it’s a tribute to the whole experience we’ve created here. When you walk into Mansetti’s, you’re welcomed by a cozy, inviting space with the aromas of our Italian dishes filling the air. Our restaurant is filled with the warmth of community and hospitality, making it the go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. We take pride in knowing so many of our customers by name and seeing familiar faces who have made Mansetti’s a part of their family traditions. This welcoming vibe, along with our dedication to serving quality Italian food, makes Mansetti's truly special.

Our salads might surprise some as an award winner, but not those who’ve tried them! Made fresh daily with crisp greens, ripe vegetables, and flavorful toppings, our salads are a refreshing choice that’s far from ordinary. Whether it’s our classic House Salad or our loaded Antipasto Salad, each bowl is packed with quality ingredients, dressed just right, and served with care. We’re proud that our salads stood out this year, proving that even the simpler sides of our menu are prepared with the same attention and care as our heartier dishes.

As a finalist for Best Lunch, we’re especially proud of our lunchtime offerings, including the much-loved lunch buffet. Our lunch buffet features a variety of pizzas, pasta, salad, and more, giving you a chance to enjoy a delicious spread of our favorite dishes in one convenient place. It’s the perfect option for a quick yet satisfying meal during the workday, or for gathering with friends and colleagues. Whether you're craving a slice of our award-winning pizza or something fresh from the pasta bar, the lunch buffet is a great way to experience a bit of everything that makes Mansetti's so special.

In addition to these awards, our owner, Dave, will be celebrating 30 years at Mansetti’s this December alongside our whole team. This milestone means so much to us, and it wouldn’t be possible without our incredible customers and our community. Dave’s journey began here when he was just 17, working his way up to eventually owning the restaurant in 2001. Over the years, he’s been here every day, preparing sauces, making pizzas, and greeting customers by name. As we approach our 30-year celebration, we’re thrilled to celebrate it with all of you who’ve become like family.

As we look forward to many more years of serving you, we want to thank each and every one of you for making us a part of your lives and for voting for us year after year. Whether you’re coming in for our award-winning lasagna, a pizza night with friends, or just a quick lunch, know that every visit to Mansetti's means the world to us. Here’s to great food, lasting memories, and another year of being your favorite Italian spot in Shoreview!