Caffe Mario Knysna

Great food. We popped in without making a booking but we were early so they could accommodate us. Really warm and welcoming team. Definitely want to go again.

The food was good and the service was excellent I had a pleasant experience and would definitely come again

We had an incredible dining experience at what is easily the most delicious Italian restaurant in town. From the first bite to the last, everything was absolutely perfect. We started with the bruschetta, and it was the ideal opener—fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, the basil was fragrant, and the drizzle of olive oil tied it all together beautifully on a crispy, golden slice of bread. For mains, we ordered the Al Pollo pizza and the Autunno pasta. The pizza was outstanding—thin, wood-fired crust with the perfect balance of toppings. The grilled chicken was tender and juicy, and the flavors were beautifully layered without being overpowering. The Autunno pasta stole the show. Rich, earthy, and comforting, it was packed perfectly and just the right amount of creaminess. Every bite was warm and satisfying, with flavors that truly captured the essence of Italian comfort food. The service was friendly and efficient, and the cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home. This spot is a true standout—authentic, delicious, and memorable. We’ll definitely be coming back

What a lovely find. This restaurant is lovely and I had an excellent evening meal here. Mario was very friendly and had a good chat about his home in Naples. Very efficient and attentive service. The garlic pizza bread was delicious and we both ordered a pasta dish. So fresh, nice and hot, both dishes were exceptional and great portion sizes. A lovely traditional Italian restaurant, great food, nice atmosphere and lots of choice for food and drinks.

We ordered a pizza for collection. Upon arrival, we were welcome to take a cumfy seat by the entrance, where we waited a short while for our pizza. We were provided with takeaway extras to add to our pizza. The pizza had a thin and crunchy crust. There were adequate toppings and full of flavour. Next time we return, we will dine in and enjoy the atmosphere.

Wonderful service! We called in our order in advance. They waited for us at the door and as soon as they saw us they started taking our food to the table. It was awesome. I had the cheesecake for pudding which was really nice. Tasted authentic. They didn't have any cocktails on the menu though... I think that might be a nice addition but their food is fantastic and really well priced. Proper Italian cuisine.

The place is cozy and nice to eat in. We ordered funghi, arabbiata, vegetariana, and buffalo. The arabbiata was really good as it had chilli and tomato paste. The funghi was decent as well but we thought it would come with cream but nonetheless it was nice. The buffalo didnt have much mozzarella , and the sauce wasnt that nice in my opinion. The vegetariana was so good as it had the perfect mixture of cheese, sauce and vegetables. Overall the pizza doughs are really nice and their tomato sauce is really good. One thing we didnt like is that the bill had 10% tip written on it. A tip should be given based on preference it shouldn’t be forced.

Very happy we decided to eat here. The smells coming from the food around us was so delicious and we were not disappointed when we got our pizza, even split it as we were sharing. The base was thin and crispy (which for gluten-free can be very tricky) and the toppings were amazing. The meals come with garlic, chillies and parmesan. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere was great. Went back the following day for more. And a third time during our 5 day stay in Knysna.