Marcello's Italian Eatery

This restaurant is a gem! It has been around for decades within the same family of owners, but has changed names. The restaurant has not changed in quality, many of the old standby dishes are still available, such as my personal favorite, the balsamic calamari which is now called Italian calamari. The staff is wonderful… Attentive, pleasant, and there to make sure you have a great experience. THE CHEESE WHEEL PASTA THOUGH 🥰🥰🥰🥰😋😋😋

Marcello’s blew us away! We started with the lavender lemonade and bourbon zest — both super refreshing and well crafted. The complimentary bread with garlic oil was such a nice touch, and Mom’s Meatballs were packed with flavor and comfort. For entrées, we had the cheese wheel pasta (such a fun, delicious experience) and the chicken parm over linguini, which was crispy, cheesy, and perfectly portioned. Everything tasted homemade and thoughtful. Service was warm and genuine — you can really feel the pride they put into the food and atmosphere. We left full and happy. Can’t wait to come back!

The food here is absolutely incredible! The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner, with dim lighting and a stylish, intimate vibe. Their espresso martinis are a must-try, and the crispy calamari is an outstanding appetizer. The menu features their famous cheese wheel pasta, along with a variety of delicious pasta dishes and fresh seafood options like zuppa di pesce and bacon-wrapped scallops. With something for everyone, plus show-stopping desserts, this spot is a dining experience sure to impress!

We honestly haven’t been to too many Monroe restaurants, so we were really glad to hear that there was a lot of buzz about the newly opened Marcello’s! First of all, I really loved their dining room. It had such a nice ambiance! The bread with roasted garlic to start was tasty, and all of the food we had throughout the evening was great. My fiancé enjoyed his cocktail as well. I really enjoyed their tomato sauce, and the Italian calamari and brick oven garlic parm wings stood out compared to others we’ve had. Our server was really friendly too. I would definitely come back, and it’s nice to know about when we’re in the Monroe area!

What are you fantastic experience and such good food. I love the live music on Friday nights staff is always so nice management and the owner are also great. The food is so yummy and they have specials every week. You will want to check this place out I 100% recommend ordering the Italian calamari it is out of this world, the garlic Parmesan wings are also fantastic. You can’t go wrong whether you order a bunch of appetizers as your main or go light on the appetizers and order one of their delicious main courses. Don’t sleep on the desert either there’s something for everyone.

Beautiful restaurant, newly renovated and very inviting. Family owned and operated business serving great Italian dishes and homemade desserts. We recently attended brunch which was buffet style. The food is great and the espresso martini hit the spot. I also tried the pumpkin pie martini which was very creamy and a tasty.

Gave marcellos a shot after seeing them on social media. Good first opinion. We enjoyed the warm fresh bread with fresh roasted garlic served to the table. Gnocchi definitely tasted fresh. We also indulged in the table side pasta made in a wheel of grana. Both very heavy plates but delicious! Nick excellent portions for price. Thanks for not serving 20 Gnocchi and actually filling the plate with pasta instead. Good sauce too.

Absolutely delicious every time! The food is so good, all entrees are amazing and quite big portions too. The appetizers and desserts are to die for, highly recommend getting their donuts! They make everything themselves and everything is extremely flavorful. The atmosphere is really nice too, beautiful interior! Highly recommend coming here.