"Mario’s is a tiny caff in Kentish Town run by Mario Saggese. Originally ‘Tony’s Restaurant,’ it was opened by ‘Mario Sr’ (Mario’s grandfather), and Tony (his dad), back in 1958. In 1989, it was re-established by Tony and Mario Jr, having seen a 15-period as a Chinese restaurant after the original closed in 1974. While the decor is, as a result, more modern than some, the romantic charm of a greasy spoon remains. The food is solid: eggs on toast (sourdough for an extra 20p) come out any which way, and omelettes are thick and bouncy. Italian dishes also feature; most agreeable is the aubergine parmigiana, which is served with chips." - Josh Barrie