The story
Tucked away on Tamworth Street, Mangiare Mangiare is a family-run Italian deli that feels, as Only Scrans put it, “like being in someone’s home kitchen.” With a stellar 4.7-star rating, this Lichfield spot turns out fresh daily staples: homemade lasagna, pizza al taglio, focaccia sandwiches, and traditional Italian cakes. The creator’s enthusiasm was clear—“Lichfield might be my new favourite city 😍”—after tasting the likes of Lasagna con 'Nduja and Pizza al Taglio Gorgonzola e Cipolla.
Beyond the savory options, the counters hold sweets like Torta Caprese al Limone and Torta Ricotta e Cioccolato Fondente, all made with authentic ingredients. It’s the kind of place where the warmth of the kitchen matches the quality on the plate—cozy, family-friendly, and ideal for takeout or a quick outdoor bite. For an authentic Italian fix in the Midlands, Mangiare Mangiare delivers.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
The focaccia sandwich is the clear standout, praised for its airy, crisp texture. Reviewers describe the overall food vibe as warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“This is a focaccia sandwich stuffed full of Italian beautiful meats and cheeses. It has mozzarella, tomato, homemade pesto with all that beautiful basil, and the homemade focaccia bread. The bread is slightly crispy on the outside and in the middle it's so soft. The pesto with pine nuts, basil, and parmesan is gorgeous, and the tomatoes are super fresh with creamy mozzarella. Oh my word, that focaccia is so fresh.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Mangiare Mangiare. Most active: Only Scrans
A family-run Italian deli that feels like being in someone's home kitchen, serving homemade lasagna, pizza al taglio, focaccia sandwiches, and traditional Italian cakes — all made fresh daily with authentic ingredients.
Dishes mentioned
Lasagna con 'Nduja
This is the very bright lasagna with that chili oil drizzled all over it. It's made in-house as well. That is a lasagna. It has 'nduja, which is a spicy Calabrian paste from southern Italy, and spicy salami as well, all covered in that homemade chili oil. I love a classic lasagna, but this is like a spicy, creamy Goliath. Comfort food at its absolute finest.
Pizza al Taglio Gorgonzola e Cipolla
This is a beautiful gorgonzola and onion pizza slice. Bogdan, the incredible chef, makes beautiful thick pizza al taglio, which is an Italian street food. The pizza is a thick slice, almost focaccia-esque. Beautifully fermented dough with big air bubbles. The onions are beautifully caramelized, and the blue cheese gives it that little thump. It's so fluffy, so airy, and despite looking huge and dense, it's actually really really light.
Focaccia Sandwich
This is a focaccia sandwich stuffed full of Italian beautiful meats and cheeses. It has mozzarella, tomato, homemade pesto with all that beautiful basil, and the homemade focaccia bread. The bread is slightly crispy on the outside and in the middle it's so soft. The pesto with pine nuts, basil, and parmesan is gorgeous, and the tomatoes are super fresh with creamy mozzarella. Oh my word, that focaccia is so fresh.
Torta Caprese al Limone
This is a lemon version of torta caprese, a cake from the island of Capri originally made with chocolate and almonds. It's a wheat-free cake. In the southern part of Italy the lemons are amazing, like around Amalfi. This is a southern Italian cake from Capri. Oh my god, so delicious. Because it's so simple, you can taste every single little bit — the almond, the lemon. Pure luxury in a bite.
Torta Ricotta e Cioccolato Fondente
This is dark chocolate and ricotta cake. It's like an almost tart. Sweet creamy ricotta infiltrated with dark chocolate with a really deep cocoa flavor. There's luxury. That is pure luxury in a bite.
