Mangia Fresca
- Neighborhood: Bridgeport/Sox
- 2556 S. Archer Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-225-7100
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
You're the boss at this family-friendly Italian BYOB in Bridgeport: Pick your pasta and then choose a sauce to create an affordable dinner for about $5; add grilled meats or fresh veggies for a bit more. Other options include fresh salads, soups and hearty panini such as the Italiano (capicola, Genoa salami, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil). Don't miss the arancini (translation: little oranges), a Sicilian appetizer made out of rice that's shaped into a ball, covered in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Business tends to focus on carryout and delivery, but there's also ample seating indoors and out.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Archer and Poplar Avenues
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Orange Line "L" stop: Ashland; CTA bus: Ashland-9; Archer-62
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American, Italian, Salads, Sandwiches, and Soups
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 12
- Delivery:
- Yes. $3 delivery fee.
- Seating :
- For 40
