Jack Mancini confesses, "I'm a frustrated chef," which reveals the reason behind his desire to open a restaurant. "I love food, I love to eat and I love cooking," says Mancini, "I am one of those people who live to eat." Mancini's gastronomic desires reached its zenith during a trip to Italy in 1990. Says Jack, "During that trip I fell in love with the naturalness of the food, the people, how they view restaurants and food, the entire Italian way of life revolves around eating and restaurants, I wanted to recreate that atmosphere right here in trendy Ft. Lauderdale."

Jack thought about his restaurant for more than ten years, what he wanted to create was an upscale Tuscan-style restaurant with authentic Italian food just like in Italy. To Mancini that meant the restaurant would have to be classy and unique while at the same time being warm and cozy.

"I put deposits on locations and looked and looked and looked, but it wasn't until this location became available that I knew this was the one," says Mancini.

Jack had a vision for his restaurant. Drawing upon his creative skills, artistry and talent, as well as some of the best professionals in the business, Mancini opened Mancini's in December 2001, a 3000 square foot affair, with a full Martini Bar that seats 50 indoors and 70 outdoors under a twinkle-lighted canopy, and which according to Mancini is the absolute fulfillment of the vision he had for his restaurant.

According to Jack it was essential that the food in his restaurant was nothing short of sensational, tasty portions that were satisfying. The lighting had to be just right, and the music in harmony with everything else all of which combine to create the perfect ambiance. As the night progresses we kick up the tempo a notch or two for the trendy late-night crowd who dance in the aisles and some who can't resist climbing on the tables for a song or two."

As in food, no one ingredient of the dish is overpowering, so too in the creation of the vision of the restaurant, no element would overpower
the other.

It all comes together in balance and harmony resulting in an exceptional dining experience.

JACK MANCINI