Mario's Place

Amazing family owned restaurant that's been serving this block in downtown for over 20 years. The place is sophisticated, elegant and is a gem in Riverside. The food was incredible from start to finish, the service was attentive, friendly and very hospitable. The owner chef came out and we talked about the history of the place and what it was and how it became what it was today. He's an incredible asset to what makes this place so amazing. Katie also did an outstanding job, probably some of the best customer service I've seen in the restaurant industry. She deserves a promotion! If you haven't tried this place and you are looking for a good date night spot, this is the place to check out. The Calamari was cooked to perfection and came with this nice lemon butter sauce that complimented it well. The Leon Salad was earthy from the flavor of the beats, accompanied by the creamy tanginess of the goat cheese with a nice balsamic vinegrette was a perfect balance of flavors. The wood fired pizza and the mushroom risotto were outstanding. I would absolutely recommend this spot.

The pizza was ok. The steak was great and my wife didn't like the salmon because it was sweet but I did. It was different but perfectly cooked and the sides were great.

Mario's is incredible! I had the mozzarella appetizer that was a special - amazing! The Caesar salad is better than most of the other restaurants I've visited. I had the steelhead salmon, which was sheer perfection. My dining mate had the mushroom raviolo and he devoured it. The corn soup is out of this world! I will definitely be back.

We decided to get a reservation for this restaurant last-minute, and I'm glad we did. It was very packed, but we were sat right at our reservation time. We tried several items on the menu, but the lobster bisque, which was a special, was a standout. Overall, the entire experience was great -- from the food, to the service, and the ambiance -- all wonderful.

So--- Please 1st understand that this is our experience and I truly believe that everyone should try this place for your own experience. The ambience is absolutely stunning, the food 😍 LITERALLY MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH, wait staff helpers superb... the waiter was the incident. However, the manager Allen IMMEDIATELY addressed the distaste that happened and WENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS to correct. This was absolutely recognized by everyone in my group and appreciated. We will be back in the next upcoming month and give a second chance. We hope to turn our review into all 5 stars with raving reports!

Lovely Place. Tried the Chef’s Special. Swordfish & Ravioli.. Mike is the man!

On Saturday night, we walked in and were able to get a table without a reservation. Thanks to the host, she is an awesome ❤️‍🔥 girl. Food was so good, especially their bread and the Caesar salad that I'd highly recommend. In addition, we had calamari fritti, Dungeness Crab, and a margaritas pizza. Located right in front of the Mission Inn.

We have gone here over the years and always had a good meal. We were seated in a fairly small room that they called the “elevator room” it only had 5 tables to serve people. We called same day so I’m guessing the better areas were taken. We ordered the one dish of everything to split. The entree was Beef Tenderloin which was very good. We also ordered a side Caesar Salad and the Mushroom Ravioli dish. The food was very good. The Mission Inn is across the street. Some tables inside and out have a view of it.

Fast service. Very attentive. Someone in our group dropped their napkin and immediately someone showed up with a new one. Food was delicious. We tried both pizza and ravioli. Their apps were also really great! Our server was quite entertaining with his Italian accent when he told us the specials. Price cant be beat for the service and food quality. Great view from across the street was also a plus. Will be back!

Location is right across Mission Inn hotel. We had the window seat and it was very quiet and comforting. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The pasta was our favorite dish and the sauce was delicious 9/10. The diavola pizza was good, however it was too burnt on the bottom, which unfortunately overpowered the flavors of the rest of the pizza 5/10. The angus beef tenderloin was flavorful however nothing too special 6/10. Overall, great service, however not order the same food items. Thank you

What is the difference between polenta and grits? Hint: They both deal with types of corn. And, if I'm being honest, polenta just sounds like boogey grits. But Damn. Just damn. This experience was phenomenal from beginning to end. Delightful specials. Stellar service. Butter that was soft and easy to spread. Like seriously. This is an underrated, but awesome, aspect. I dont eat much lamb, mainly because the times I've had it, it tasted meh. But this was the best lamb I've ever had. Only the 5th or 6th lamb dish I've had. I was slightly disappointed when my scotch old fashioned with Balvenie Double wood arrived with a multitude of ice cubes instead of just one. If you're going for the old fashioned, drink earlier when you're thirsty so the multitude of cubes don't drown out the flavors. But the creation was good, with an aftertaste of scotch and cinnamon. The bar is loud and darkish, with a romantic vibe. The rest of the restaurant quiet, with a mixture of well lit ambient light by the windows and classy/romantic vibes further back. The dessert has a welcome surprise of cheese choices. Very cool. But I went with the tiramisu, and it didn't disappoint.

Took my BF for his birthday, this is luxurious Italian restaurant, perfect for a special occasion. They have a full bar, dirty martinis and blue cheese stuffed olives, red wine, and other cocktails. We had lamb chops, swordfish, wild mushroom ravioli, exotic and unique dishes not available anywhere else. And conveniently located across from mission inn.

Nice, cozy and intimate spot. All the servers were nice and attentive. They communicated very well. The food was great! I was here for an event so we received a set menu to choose from. I'd definitely come back to try their other food items.

What a meal. The chef has a beautiful way of combining flavors, and colors to create a major treat. We were there for a private wine tasting which included a fixed price dinner. The ones we brought.. the best of the best... mouton, lafite, Margaux, haut brion, d'yquem, and more ( totalling 20) each glass numbered by the sommolier etc. Now for the food. Epic. Amuse had the sweetest tomatoes imaginable with burrata. We had 7 courses each paired perfectly. The pasta with rabbit outstanding. I'll make notes under the photos.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Higher end Italian restaurant located across the mission inn. I've been here a couple of times and it's good, but never blows me away. Dimly lit, mature and older vibe. Indoor seating only. Have to find street parking or parking structure next door. Pricier dishes, probably $50-$70 a head. Does come with complimentary bread and butter which was delish. Ordered wine but my wine had a piece of the wine bottle paper in it. Ordered a Cesar salad but as you can tell from the picture, way too much dressing. 2/5 for this dish Oxtail pasta was very good. Flavorful, al dente and a good amount of protein. Cheese stuffed zuchinni was okay, was a special of the day but too much cheese. Steak and frites was good. Meat cooked well, tender and juicy. Overall not bad and would still be back.

The salmon was definitely the better choice on my second visit perfectly cooked and flavorful. The Caesar salad was pretty basic and could have used a little extra flair. Service was great

I'll be honest and start with the not so good and end with the gooood. Our reservation was for 8pm but we were seat at 8:40pm. The goood, our server KAT was very friendly, personable along with very professional. She made excellent yummy dishes for us. Gareth one of the busboy explained the specials in detail! We all thought he would be our server. Alejandro one of the waiter told us abut the Chef Dinner( you have to call ahead for this. All in all we will be back. The Jazz Band was great. The band starts at 9pm-11:30pm. The music was not loud or disturbing. We all enjoyed the live music. The drummer has an excellent voice. Remember as for KAT !!!!

As always a great group of people from the host to the bar tender to the service staff to the chef; professional and dedicated to their craft. Set in a romantic atmosphere, the chef will deliver a beautiful and flavorful meal with a wait staff knowledgeable on matching the food to wine.

One of the best meals of my life! Each thing was unique, delicious, and perfectly prepared. Service was attentive, fun, and helpful. The setting is elegant but comfortable (we were in jeans and tshirts, though I would have preferred to dress up a bit.) The citrus risotto with prawns was unlike anything I've ever tasted; perfection! And it was a huge portion. The ravioli was the best I've ever had. Even the broccolini and the Child's Play Pinot noir were memorable, and the bread and butter! And the orange water and strawberry panna cotta literally brought tears to my eyes! I will gladly drive 50+ miles to come back here. Absolutely exceptional in every way. :D

Absolutely amazing service, very friendly staff all around. Boschetto salas - large portion, tasty Beef tenderloin - very soft cut and well cooked, the caramelized onions and balsamico were a little strong, overall enjoyable but would've preferred less balsamic Caramel budino - unique clashing of flavors served in a coffee mug that did not blend the best - the salt on top, the stark caramel flavoring, and the tart of the creme fraiche; was a little too much happening at once

The customer service was outstanding! Loved our waiter Greg! He was so fun and very attentive. Enjoyed my bday dinner there. The food was out of this world! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!

It's a him, Mario. Marios Place is a nice Italian restaurant out in Riverside where you can stuff yourself full if your wallet is willing. I loved their bread, I kept wanting more, so fluffy and warm and umph. Everything was great, the beef tenderloin was so nice and juicy and properly cooked to medium when asked. Can't say anything bad about that! Otherwise, the mushroom ravioli was surprising. It was quite literally a giant ravioli (singular) that was smothered in flavor. Never had ravioli that big before. The caramel budani was an amazing dessert at the end. Couldn't resist but get a cappuccino to go with it. It was a great way to finish off the night. I kinda ate too much, bloating myself, but successfully food coma-ing after too. Anyhow, what I'm saying is.... It's good Italian food in good quantity too.

Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. Great service! The atmosphere was romantic but social, the lighting was very dim. The food was delicious, from the appetizer to the entree's! This is a great option for a date and Italian cuisine.

Came here on a busy Saturday evening with no reservation. Unfortunately there were no tables available as they were booked for the night but we were lucky enough to snag two seats at the bar! Our bartender was really nice and helpful. She was also very attentive and checked on us often, along with the other bartenders. Food was great and different from anything we've had before! Shortly before we left, a live band came out to play adding to the jazzy and romantic atmosphere. We've been here once before this visit and we had no complaints then either. We look forward to returning in the future!

Really nice dinner at Mario's! We asked for a quiet table and we were offered a table in the corner (soft lighting for optimal dining- sorry the pictures were with the available light, I didn't add the flash). Service is amazing, food is great and there is music in the background. We will be back!

Came for my birthday! Food was delicious. I ordered classic spaghetti. Not too saucy to ruin my outfit either! Greeted by friendly server. Seated immediately and served with grace. Parking is a bit of a pickle. Must give yourself time as it is downtown Riverside. Would return.

So--- Please 1st understand that this is our experience and I truly believe that everyone should try this place for your own experience. The ambience is absolutely stunning, the food LITERALLY MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH, wait staff helpers superb... the waiter was the incident. However, the manager Allen IMMEDIATELY addressed the distaste that happened and WENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS to correct. This was absolutely recognized by everyone in my group and appreciated. We will be back in the next upcoming month and give a second chance. We hope to turn our review into all 5 stars with raving reports!

We have only been to Mario's a few times over the years but the food has always been excellent. And always really expensive. Great for special occasions. Parking is quite problematic near the restaurant.

If you are in riverside ca Mario's is a must. The wild mushroom ravioli, on the menu forever, must be shared. I dream about them hahaha. Everything else is spot on.

It's a hidden gem. Good service, wonderful ambiance. Classic Italian cuisine, a wine selection that is affordable, almost a bargain if you consider the quality. It is a tough business, many good restaurants don't survive these days. Best value in town, will be back soon.

This place is beautiful and their lobster bisque is SO GOOD!! Overall the service is super great too! Big place- very cute hidden gem

We came on a Wednesday night and it was packed! We didnt have reservations but were able to get a table right away. Not a likely story on the weekend! It wasnt my first time here, so i knew that I could expect a good meal with great service. Ambiance is nice... its clean and the linen table clothes are a nice touch. Every dish we had was delicious! Not pictured was a caesar salad and it was huge! The ragu was made with TLC! You can tell it takes hours to prepare a sauce like that, i hate to even call it a sauce. Almost like a melt in your mouth slow cooked beef roast. Its what dreams are made of! I learned that they can serve the ragu with any pasta they have. The beef carpaccio was so so good! I am still thinking about it. And the tenderloin (chef's kiss). Molto buono! If you are looking for an authentic meal, this is the place to go. Get ready to spend a few bucks though, its not cheap to eat here. But you get what you pay for.

This was the best meal we have had in a long time! First of all, walking in the door the hosts were so welcoming. We started with the carpaccio and calamari. It was the BEST we have had. Fresh and savory with the butter sauce, and the tomato sauce with the calamari was magical! Then moved on to the special Raviolo- sumptuous rich, and fantastic to share. Salmon was cooked perfect, crisp skin and side of fingerling potatoes were the perfect balance of salty and buttery(?). Finished with a variety of desserts for all of us. Tiramisu is a martini glass, trio of sumptuous desserts.... Everything was yummy! The staff were so energetic. Our server was a perfect showman! He made the food sound as good as it taste

I came here for the mission inn lightning ceremony. I walked into Mario's and didn't know there was security then the African gentleman grabbed my shoulders and asked me if I had a reservation, i said yes and turned around and he tells me to watch my attitude. Mind you he was standing to the side talking to someone without any indication he was some sort of security. Very disappointed in this experience. Food is always on point which is why I've been coming year for almost 10 years. The rest of the staff was great.

I'm giving Mario's 5-stars because a number of their dishes just completely knocked it out of the park and the ones that didn't quite were still close (and, with minor fixes, those could be). Let's start with absolute stars: Arancini with burrata center. A genius balance of flavors. A surprising find: "Insalata" of fava beans & pecorino toscano ... an impressive blend of irresistible flavors. Then a letdown: Ravioli filled with roasted pheasant; surprisingly bland sage butter sauce -- just too tame though the raviolis were done a perfect al dente. However, nothing prepared me for the perfection of the roast rack of lamb lollipops with the leeks, mushrooms, and garlic: Just Wow...clearly the chef has an exquisite appreciation for the finer things in life. I also appreciated the beautifully presented soft lemon gratin with fruit. // Now, about that service...super responsive, polite, caring, sensitive. Ambiance is upscale - date-worthy casual but not too casual. Note: The Riverside Police are all over downtown so I highly recommend having a DD or traveling via Lyft/Uber (assuming you'll be drinking wine and not worrying about your BAC).

I had never been here before. My experience was horrible, I order steak. The steak was super burn. The inside was pink / rare and hard. I told my waiter to make another steak since that was not what I ordered. Then he called Alan. The attitude was so unprofessional of Alan. He also told me if I wanted he can cook a different guest steak to give it to me. Since my steak was given to her. At the point I was upset since I'm paying for fresh food and not other peoples plate and why would he even think tha. That was an option to fix my problem. Our table had 2 steak returned, and 2 salmon return since the cooking was not healthy to eat. I wish I would of read the reviews first before going. I ended up not having anything to eat since. I was very gross out to find out that my replacement food could be some else food. When I asked the waiter who was the guy and the answer was the restaurant manager. I had to write this review. I will never come here with my company.

Where to start?!! if I could eat here everyday, I would!!! 2 Generations Italian family owned and operated restaurant and bar in downtown riverside. Located directly across from The Mission Inn hotel! Over the years we've made this a mini vacation for us by staying at the mission inn and dinning at Mario's place at lease for a dinner or 2... -excellent service -food is what bring us back every time!! some of the best things I've ever had in my life.. easily the best Caesar salad, shrimp scampi, some of the best fresh pastas, and even steak such as filet done right every time! -prices are low in my opinion for what you get compared to many other restaurant's. -location as I mentioned earlier can't be beat! Specially during Festival of Lights "thanksgiving to new year's" -parking is either street or a structure on orange.. or you can valet at the mission inn if are willing to pay for it. -the bar area is pretty fun.. some of the employees at this location been there for over 20 years +!!!!! Don't bother dinning at the mission inn restaurant's.. everything we have tried at their Italian, Mexican, steak house, and the mission inn restaurant was super mediocre! GO TO MARIO'S!! You wont regret it!

Marios Place is directly across from the Mission Inn Hotel. Best Italian in Downtown Riverside. Nice cozy restaurant with Live Jazz Music on certain days of the week, but mostly during the summers, weekends, and holidays. Try their dinner specials, which are usually better than what's on the menu. Great service, and friendly atmosphere. Older crowd, but is a romantic spot for a date night! I recommend the three meat ravioli! Yummy free bread that's freshly baked. Wish they gave a basket of bread, but will have to ask per slice. Tiramisu was good, but its texture and presentation is different. Not the best I've had, but good if you like dark chocolate. Overall, worth the drive for solid Italian meal in Riverside county. I will be back for more!

The Penne Rigate with oxtail-Chiant rogu (rich, earthy, rustic) with Gluten Free Penne was absolutely DELICIOUS. Service was Outstanding and the ambiance was relaxing.

Although Mario's is a fair distance from us, we were so pleased with our last visit (see prior review) that we decided to make the 45-mile drive for Valentine's Day. We made reservations and arrived promptly, expecting another great dining experience. However, after being seated, we were handed a special Valentine's menu with an extremely limited selection. It was a prix fixe menu, and as a vegetarian, I quickly realized there was nothing I could eat. When I expressed my concern to the waiter, he brought out a separate vegetarian Valentine's menu--but unlike the main menu, which at least offered a few choices, this one had no options at all. You took what was offered, like it or not. Hoping for some flexibility, I asked if I could simply substitute pecorino for Parmigiano cheese or have my egg cooked instead of served runny. The answer? Absolutely not. No substitutions. No exceptions. Now, if you've read my previous review, you know I come from a family of restaurateurs. Beyond serving exceptional food crafted by top-tier chefs, we always put the customer first, going out of our way to ensure their experience was memorable. Not at Mario's. Apparently, their chef is a prima donna, unwilling to accommodate even the simplest requests. Fine dining is meant to be an experience--one that showcases a chef's creativity and versatility, not their rigid ego. Instead, the message here was clear: "Eat what I serve, or go elsewhere." When I learned the chef was from Northern Italy--just like my family--I asked if I could speak with him. You'd think I had requested an audience with the Pope. We could see that our waiter, Mike, felt bad, but his hands were tied. The best he could do was offer us a slice of bread to go with our drinks. So, we finished our drinks and left. Already in Riverside, we decided to find another restaurant--and stumbled upon a hidden gem, a pizza spot called UPC, which turned out to be fantastic. (Check out our review under Jonny B for details.) To conclude, I will never step foot in Mario's again. There are countless incredible chefs who not only create world-class dishes but also understand that hospitality is just as important as the food itself. No one is indispensable. The best restaurants evolve, adapt, and thrive by delighting their customers--something Mario's, and its self-absorbed chef, clearly failed to grasp.

Ambiance was amazing with live music. However we were sat next to a couple who were live streaming their entire dinner and we were uncomfortable. We were eventually able to switch tables but it was an awkward experience and was difficult to move. The food was just ok and the service was also mediocre but the bread was very good. I don't think I'd order food here again but if I ever came back itwould be for a glass of wine or dessert to listen to the music.

We went into Mario's on Valentines Day without a reservation, simply as a walk in and lucky us, they had tables! They had a preselected specials menu and everything was absolutely delicious!!! My boyfriend and I loved everything. We drank a dirty martini and a fruit cocktail, ate lobster bisque, spaghetti with lobster tail, sea bass, and three types of desserts! The food were all delicious, no complaints!!

I've lived in Riverside for years, but this was my first time visiting. The drinks were great! The service was great, and our waiter, Greg, was fantastic! My husband ordered the Bucatini Amatriciana, and it was amazing. I had the Spaghetti Bolognese, but unfortunately, it was very dry. I asked for extra sauce, and they charged me $8, which was disappointing. I'll definitely give them another try, but I'll order something different next time.

I don't believe the quality and taste of food can be superseded by the service. We went to Mario's last night to celebrate my mom's 91st birthday. She is a very with it 91 year old except she has trouble hearing. When Jeremiah was rattling off the specials at a rapid pace my mom asked if he could slow down because she can't hear well. He looked around the room and told her that he had 5 other tables to take care of and he was going to tell us the specials as fast as he could. My mom felt scolded. She dropped her head and was quiet. Then she told us she thought he was extremely rude. I agree. If I ever go back there I will make sure he is not our server. That's the second time I've been to Mario's and the second time I've experienced him as our server. Do better.

Mario's Place is a lovely. The food here is nothing short of deliciousness on a plate, with flavors that will transport you straight to foodie heaven. So far everything I have tried has made my taste buds do a happy dance. From the moment I arrived the service at Mario's Place is top-notch. The staff greets you with warm smiles and goes above and beyond to ensure your every need is met, making you feel like a VIP from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian pasta dishes or crave something more adventurous, Mario's Place has got you covered. Mario's Place exudes a posh and inviting atmosphere that makes me feel fancy. The dim lighting, soft music, and elegant decor create the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience.

The venison was absolutely amazing, best prepared cuts I've ever had. Waitstaff was phenomenal, excellent service, personality, and humor.

The restaurant is amazing.... The staff is very friendly and very professional.. The chef makes the most amazing food.... Can be a nice romantic night.... Then take a nice walk downtown and directly across the street to the beautiful mission inn....

We made reservations on a Saturday night for our anniversary. This was our first time at Mario's, I don't want to say I was disappointed, but I don't think it's worth what we paid tbh. Food - 3.5? 4? My husband was HUNGRY to start and had been craving a Caesar salad so he ordered himself one of those as well as one of the specials which was a fish carpaccio of some sort. He REALLY liked the carpaccio, there was some sort of oil on it that was delicious. I'm pregnant so only had one bite but I agree, it was very good. He wasn't impressed with the Caesar. We ordered the Arancini to share. It was good enough, don't usually see it on Italian menus so at least they had it! For our main dish we both orders a wild boar ragu pasta on their specials, the waitress sold us on it big time! Not to mention when we were in Italy for 3wks last year, the best dish I had that entire trip was a wild boar ragu so I couldn't say yes fast enough! In my brain I was expecting the ragu to be saucier and more of a ground meat texture but instead it came out like a shredded meat, very little sauce. It was good but it was not mind blowing, I probably would have been just as happy with the basic spaghetti. I know I had high expectations given my previous boat ragu experience, and maybe that's unfair to hold against Mario's but I just wasn't impressed. I didn't care for the size and type of noodle with that dish either. For dessert we split the sorbet, which was delicious! Drink wise, I had a mock tail since I was pregnant and my husband had 2 cocktails. Our total after a 20% tip was just shy of $200. We did order a fair amount of food I suppose but I just don't think everything tasted $200 good if that makes sense? Ambiance - Good mood lighting, clean, comfortable, what you would hope for for a nice Italian dinner with those prices. Cute little candles on the tables... my only knock would be that it was CHILLY in there! Luckily I wore a sweater. Service - The water and bread server was ON IT! The waitress was very friendly and we never felt like we were left alone for too long a period. We used to go to the bar on Mario's patio back in the day and my husband said he remembers the faces of some of the people working there still from back when so they must take good care of their employees if they stick around! Which is always nice as well.

Good ambience and excellent service. However the food was disappointing. Didn't enjoy at all. Ordered the mushroom risotto which was extremely salty, I am drinking water and eating fruit now as soon as I got back home 3 hours after the dinner in order to get rid of the salty taste in my mouth. Salad was served in a tiny portion and Margherita pizza didn't have any flavor.

We had dinner at Mario's Place across from Mission Inn Hotel tonight. They opened night time only on Saturday. Closed on Sun & Mon. We were lucky to sit on the patio. Packed w reservation tonight. Our server Emma was so friendly and she recommended the red wine, Barbera to us and we loved it. I got the margherita pizza and my hubby got the linguini checca w goat cheese. 5 stars for the foods and service. The chibatta bread w butter was so good. High quality you can see right away. The pizza baked in wood burning oven as well. Wow! The linguini was amazing, tomato sauce was delicious, the goat cheese was perfect. The noodles were perfect. Service: 5 stars, attentive Price: $$ Ambiance: 5 stars. Inside dining is fancy. Quality: 5 stars I want to come back especially for the cuisine here. Not the hotel. Haha... I strongly recommend here. Fancy dining but a little casual at the patio. So comfy to eat dinner w family, friend. Thanks for the great foods and services. You are 5 stars.

The Wild Mushroom Ravioli was fantastic! A huge thanks to the chef because the flavor was impeccable. The taste of the mushroom really popped with every bite, and you could tell that the ravioli was prepared thoroughly with intention and care. On the far end was a daily special consisting of a delicious duck ragu over pappardelle pasta. The duck was so tender, the sauce was so abundant, and the noodles had soaked up all the external flavor. Everything about this dish was perfect. Together, they became a perfect balance of flavor, leaving us very very satisfied. Plus, the service was excellent. We requested a table switch since we wanted to move to someplace indoors and the staff were quite accommodating. It's a great place to at least try once! Despite the price, treat yourself if you can!

This place is overall just okay. The ambiance is nice but the food is prettier than it tastes.

We went to Mario's for our anniversary and everyone who reads my reviews knows that I am not pleased when the front of house sits us by the kitchen, service areas or the bathroom. This time we were seated in between all three! I would understand if there were no other seats, but the restaurant was 1/4 full and we passed several booths and tables. Every time this happens I take a star off. As far as the rest of the staff, we were greeted with a smile by the staff serving food and bread. The food, was okay. I ordered a soup starter which was bland and lukewarm. The DH's salad was good (I had a bite) and the clam pizza was very good. Overall, our dining experience was not the best. It started off not to great because the front of house chooses to place people in undesirable spaces. No reason for it.

First time here and ive been missing out. Ordered 1 pizza, 2 main course, 2 appetizers and 3 desserts and all of them are amazing! Great service too! Ambiance is ok. Servers are all nice and their ravioli is amazing! Will go back here again soon. My only issue is hope you guys can fix the lounge chair because i was seated next to it with a sticky tape and the glue got stuck on my pants.

Food is always excellent. Staff is very professional and know their menu. The restaurant boasts high end service with reasonable priced meals. Classy and historical feel. Never disappointed when dining here!

Mario's is my favorite Italian restaurant. Very cool ambiance, attentive service. And the food is the real star. I have been through most of the menu over the years and it is all excellent and authentic. For many this will be a small matter for most but not for Italians -- the bread is excellent. All the desserts are exceptional, and the pizza alone is worth the trip.

I came here for my birthday, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding I mean outstanding--everyone was so friendly and made me feel truly celebrated. The atmosphere was great, and everything was just perfect for a special night out. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!