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Mario’s Italian Ice on Taylor Street is a beloved summer staple, serving vibrant, fruity flavors with friendly service and a nostalgic vibe that keeps fans coming back.
"A little walk-up stand in Little Italy with fantastic Italian ice, which we understand is not ice cream. But this is your summer power move when you need a break from the richness of creamier sweets (or just a palate cleanser between two other ice cream stops). All the flavors are good, but the go-to here is the lemon. It’s the ideal mix of tart and sweet, with little chunks of lemon rind adding freshness." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Chicagoans tracking Lee’s movements around town would be correct in noting that his lineup includes more than a few ringers. The most obvious of these might be Mario’s, an Italian ice institution for nearly seven decades. In a post shared in the wee hours of Monday, July 29, Lee procures a cup of watermelon ice (it looks like a small for $4) loaded with chunks of fruit — a signature at the stand, which is known to blend pulp, seeds, and even peels into its mixtures. He doesn’t assign it a numerical ranking, but he did hand over $500 to pay for other customers’ Italian ice." - Naomi Waxman
"Considered by most to be Chicago’s best-known Italian ice stand, Mario’s serves summertime treats that locals are willing to wait in line for. For those who like pulp, this is the ideal spot as it’s not uncommon to find chunks of fruit in the ice here." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff
"Seasonal Italian ice destination with a variety of fruit flavors." - Ashok Selvam
"Meanwhile, Chicago’s ice cream and Italian stands are poised to have big sales. WBBM radio stopped by Mario’s Italian Ice in Little Italy to get the real scoop." - Naomi Waxman
