Blue Olive

sunshine197727 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Classy Little Place! – Service was great, very friendly. Never left waiting. Great place for cocktails!, the lounge is way better atmosphere than the main dining area. Little "spendy".. but worth it. Cheapskates, don't bother. Artwork was fantastic, would go back in a minute! 

wangfoy 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Average Fare, Overpriced, Good Garden – Malanga serves good (slightly above average) Cuban/Carribbean meals but at lofty prices. The menu's forte is in its drinks rather than its food as there were far more cocktails to choose from than entrees. Service was prompt and friendly. Outdoor seating in their garden was an absolute delight on a nice day. No kid menu was offered, so we had to choose from appetizers on the menu. In a nutshell, a great place to have a few drinks on a nice day, but I don't think I'll be going back for ... read more

grapedog 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

So many dishes to try! – My wife and I have been to Malanga a few times, trying a different item on the menu each time. My favorite is the Picadillo, a beef/green olive hash with a hint of sweetness. Combined with black beans and rice, it's a great meal. The rice pudding for dessert is light and satisfying, finishing a meal without being too heavy. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Colorful Cuban hot spot spices up upper Fremont. – The Scene An oasis of style and adventure, Malanga shines with vivacious murals adorning its fire-red and cerulean-blue walls, while amicable servers guide the uninitiated. Beyond its various dining rooms, a garden haven allows diners to enjoy their meal alfresco, enveloped by lush greenery. The Food Chef Eric Laslow executes Cuban fare here as successfully as he does understated elegance at Laslow's Northwest. Homey dishes sizzle with exotic flavors, like tender chicken ste... read more

jcasella 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Pambiche who? – We felt like Cuban, but we didn't feel like waiting for a table at Pambiche, so we gave Malanga a try--and are very glad we did! The service was great, with an attentive waiter who had on-the-mark suggestions every time. We ordered a roast pork and stewed chicken dish, and both were so dee-lish, we ended up swapping plates mid-dinner so we could enjoy each other's entree. Desserts were yummy--especially the Malanga pudding, and there's an extensive cocktail and coffee list as well. Definitely worth the trip! 

yazfan 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

One visit – With only one visit I was moderately pleased. The Spanish jamon empanadas were great; the chickpea stew was so-so. The highly recommended Bistec was excellent, but for $12.50 a bit overpriced, especially since 1/2 the plate was black beans. Ambiance was nice; try to get an outside seat when it's warm. Server was very pleasant, but also very slow and forgetful.