Visited Marciano's resturant with friends on a Saturday evening. Marciano's is on Brookhaven Circle, off Poplar. Menu an assortment of pasta, meat and seafood dishes. Some of us had the spinach salad, others had the cioppino soup for starters. I had the shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta, my wife had the bolognese, our friends with with seafood -- one had a salmon dish the other flounder stuffed with crab. For dessert we had the traditional Italian Tiramisu. The food was great, the atmosphere allowed us to have a pleasant conversation without straining to hear, the wait staff was attentive. Five-star experience, we will return. read more

The service was fantastic! The food was delicious. The ambiance was perfect. We will go back

Service was great! The rest was horrible. When you walk in it smelled of old fish. My wife got the chicken Alfredo and tasted like the Alfredo came from a jar but the chicken was good. I got the seafood manicotti which had a strong fish smell and lukewarm sauce there was no substitute for broccoli; the only vegetable I was told they had. The bread and "pesto" as we waited was half and half. Good bread and gross vomit looking pesto. The music was instrumental classical remakes of popular songs, such as Hello from Adele, Shaggy's wasn't me, that's something I guess! the cost was outrageous for the experience!!! Just don't go!! read more

Hubby and I stopped by here on the recommendation of some friends who loved it. They have signs everywhere announcing that they are now open for Sunday Brunch from 11-3. I gotta say it was really just ok. We enjoyed the service, the bread, the decor, and the plates, but the food was honestly just not what we hoped for. Our waitress, Alex, was awesome and let us sub in angel hair pasta on both our dishes. And the bread and pesto was ridiculously awesome, but our meals were not. We got the Chicken Alfredo and the Pollo al Diablo. The alfredo was bland and the diablo was overpowered. We also got the cheesecake, which I thought actually tasted better without the fruit. Maybe this is how Italian food is supposed to taste. We are not sure and we don't know. But if so then I guess it's just not our thing. Loved: Bread and Pesto Ok: Cheesecake Disliked: Fettuccine Alfredo Chicken Pollo al Diablo read more

Marciano - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I enjoy going to this restaurant every birthday in December. Last birthday, the chef provided quality services and a dessert in honor of my 22nd birthday. Some of the best food and great prices. read more

The chicken parm was certainly the most well seasoned and breaded version I've ever encountered. I could tell my meal was prepared with care, it was absolutely beautiful. The angel hair that comes with the entree would normally be my last choice however they did something with a blend of oil, cheese, and herbs that knocked it into next week. The restaurant itself is impressive with a big dark wood bar and cloth napkins. I wish I'd dined in as opposed to carried out! read more

Came in from out of town and found this place. BEST Italian food my girlfriend and I have ever had! If you are looking for a great local place with amazing service and the best food you've tried, go see Crystal and ask for the veal! read more

My wife and I have been regulars here since the restaurant opened. Generally delicious food and very good service. Stuffed flounder special is always great. Recently the chef has featured sea bass done perfectly. Fesenjoon is a wonderful dish. Veal saltimbocca also excellent. Costs is reasonable for the quality read more

Hidden behind a busy street is a great choice for good food. This combination of Italian Mediterranean cuisine mix well but for obvious reasons limits your choices on the menu. An original steak caprese as an appetizer and a lazanha were my choices. But the best is the tiramisu. I would go back just for that. Owned by a nice gentleman who takes his time to make his guests welcome it's a place I will comeback again.! Reasonable prices read more

Marciano - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wonderful dining experience last night! The Shrimp & Lobster over angel hair was incredible. Server could not have been more attentive.

Everything was great Light fresh crab cakes I had three different appetizers and they were all great The best cosmo I have had, so smooth read more

A-OK sums it up pretty correctly. This place has been on my bookmark list forever so when my mom asked to meet Drew for the first time I thought this would be a cool place to do it. It is in East Memphis, has pretty good reviews, and most importantly - I hadn't been. Apparently that last reasoning did not sit well with them though. Drew was thinking Folk's Folly and my mom was thinking Erling Jensen's. They wanted a place they knew was dynamite - oops. I made a reservation for 3 at 7:00 for Sunday night but when we pulled up, we were the only car in the parking lot. And we remained the only people in the restaurant until an elderly couple walking around 8:00. I know this place has been open for a few years so I'm assuming they get more traffic on other nights...but it was kinda weird and awkward being the only ones in there. For appetizers, I ordered the antipasta plate that was bland and not all that good but my mom was obsessed with the mussels and Drew loved his lobster bisque. I just ate the cheese off my plate. And for dinner, they enjoyed their rack of lamb and quail. (Aren't they fancy? ha) while I liked my chicken parmesan but it wasn't anything to write home about. I didn't finish it so asked for a to go box and was annoyed when I came home to find my dinner and appetizer stuffed in the same box. (It didn't exactly go together.) I have to agree with Barrett R on the decor. The outside of the restaurant, which is nice, certainly didn't match the inside. The interior is extremely dark and what you would expect to find in a restaurant in a strip mall. When you see the building outside you immediately expect the interior to match and be new, upscale, even slightly pretentious (and two stories?). But the dining room is plain. There is no crown molding and it is just...blah. I keep trying to think of how to describe it but it is nondescript. That would actually be my biggest recommendation is to make the dining room more memorable. If you're paying over $20 for your entree, I think the restaurant should have some charm. It was OK but won't be entering my normal restaurant rotation. read more

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We went here for my son's birthday dinner because the place we originally chose was booked. Wonderful chianti. I had the monkfish special with lobster bisque. Both were divine! I topped my meal off with THE best tiramisu ever!!! I highly recommend this place! You won't be disappointed!!' read more

Marciano - I had the monkfish special with lobster bisque. I topped my meal off with THE best tiramisu I've ever had! - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Always a great place for Italian when in Memphis. Never can pass up the tiramisu as well as the blending of Mediterranean and Italian tastes. read more

This was our first visit to Marciano Restaurant, but it definitely won't be our last. I searched on Yelp for a restaurant near by where we were and I saw such good reviews of Marciano, so we had to check it out. We had the crab cakes, chicken marciano and the salmon with goat cheese and angel hair pasta. The pasta had a buttery and light garlic taste, which was awesome. The good reviews are well-deserved. The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable and the staff was extremely nice and attentive. Thanks, Marciano for an excellent dining experience! read more

Marciano - Salmon with goat cheese and Angel hair pasta. So good! - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great food!!!! Go here! Often! This is an awesome place. You won't be disappointed. read more

Love the atmosphere! Especially the curved windows. The waitress was excellent. Got to speak to the main cook himself. Had cinnamon gelato for the first time and it was delicious. The seafood was great! And the rolls and dip - I've never tasted anything so pure of olive oil! Will definitely be recommending this restaurant! I cannot wait to go back. read more

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A Mediterranean-Italian restaurant could only be described as heavenly. I was elated when I discovered Marciano's in Brookhaven Circle and even more excited when I discovered I was right- the meal was outstanding. The menu had so many tempting dishes that I didn't know what to order. I finally decided on the rack of lamb- tender and juicy with a nice Marsala gravy. Roasted potatoes accompanied my meal. I loved the presentation almost as much as the food. This place has class. read more

Marciano - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food, the atmosphere, the music....the staff..everything about this place was amazing!!!' I would drive another 11 hours to eat here again read more

Marciano - Most amazing place I've ever eaten - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Marciano made my birthday dinner very special. I called the night before to make a last minute reservation for a party of 15. Fortunately, Marciano was very nice and willing to accommodate my party under such short notice. They were able to seat my guests in a private room where we felt comfortable and safe in accordance with CDC guidance. The food was amazing, as always, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Huge thanks to Marciano! read more

I believe that the menu here was a bit tight in terms of suggestions but -- what the cooks at the Marciano do focus on... they cook very well. Perhaps that is why the simple menu works because the kitchen is most likely organized. The food I saw brought out and what had ended up being my own order looked, smelled and tasted great. The Shrimp and Lobster with angel hair spaghetti was absolutely delicious as the sauces, spices and herbs came together like culinary poetry. The best part? The servers were so attentive that I don't think I ever noticed my water going low because they were literally spot on. The server staff had (2) parties going on, one which seemed to be someone's birthday and the other, a large party of 6 -- and they still waited on myself and my date just as meticulous as they were catered too. The other diners in the place seemed to also be locals as they all knew each other but it added to the ambiance of a local Italian restaurant where everyone kind of knew or heard about everybody else. The bruschetta bread? Beautifully arranged -- the olive oil herb dip? Exceptionally tasted great. The Marciano also has a pretty nice wine list though if you love reds -- you can't go wrong with their Robert Mondavi selection. It is going to take some money but nothing that would consider out of the realm -- you really are getting a 5 star quality for a good price. Compliments to the chef. I invite others to delve into the experience, the service was so good that I tipped them well because they deserved it. My date and I lasted until closing time. Awesome spot upon the not so beaten path of poplar. Please enjoy as I have - you will not be let down. Note - I think there is construction going on and he parking lot is small but the place isn't all that big either. read more

FOOD: I had an excellent chicken parmigiano. Everything was a la carte. No salad was included. They did not have lasagna, which I thought was strange for an Italian place. BAR: "full" bar and a beautiful set up but very limited spirit choices. ATMOSPHERE: nice classy interior but with a casual vibe. Good for a date night or a business dinner. SERVICE: efficient though a bit unpolished for the prices PARKING: Easy parking and easy to get in and out LOCATION: Nice and safe part of town UPDATE! I'm bumping them up from 3 to 5 stars. I've been to the restaurant 2 more times since the above review. The service and food have been excellent both times. We even got to meet the chef, who is super nice. P.S. - I recommend the salmon!! read more

We were there yesterday evening with reservation. The hostess or our waitress looked at the reservation list. She made a stare gesture. She said that we were not on the list but she seated us anyway. The food was great but the lack of services was lacking. The refilled on drinks was slow, she took a long time serving us, she did not borrow do more when they were not that busy for a Friday night. Then there were two annoying couples that were sitting at the same table across from us. Just staring at us like, your not welcome here. I could not help from seeing this. Jerks! I am not sure we will come back or not. Please spend some money on parking lines in the parking lot. read more

An easy 5 stars. Why can't all restaurants pull this off: relaxing, pleasant, quiet dining rooms; relaxed, personable service; food as good as the descriptions with a well planned variety; wine and beer selection to please all four of us; and all at reasonable prices. The Caeser salads actually had a hint of anchovies in the dressing. The rich, green puree with oil was a super, world-class beginning. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the entrees - veal, salmon, flounder, and pasta. Deserts were each a hit. A minor quibble is a small parking lot. Wish this was in my home town. I would be a regular. Tell them I sent you. read more

Scrumptious: seafood stuffed calamari, Seafood Chipolee? soup, Fenejoon chix, & Veal Piccata. Marciano's has a 3-course dinner deal for $28 in an atmosphere of linens, great service, & Frank Sinatra music. Creme brulee has no words...topped with berries and the carmelized sugar top was like a toasted marshmallow. read more

Love this place! The food is unbelievable and the service personal and outstanding!!! I am hooked on the pesto. I will come back next time I am in Memphis, for sure. read more

Obsessed with this place!!! Service is impeccable, wine selection is perfectly varied and now to the flavors.... OMG(!!!) each bite conjures every taste bud. The owner cooks everything so it likens to having your own personal chef!!! An Absolute MUST!!!!!!!! Do yourself a big tastebud favor! read more

Can't believe this place didn't have a lot of customers on a Saturday night. It's the perfect place for an intimate dinner. It's not just the ambiance, food is amazing! We had the mouth watering bruschetta for starters. For the main course my husband had the veal saltimbocca while I had the roasted salmon. Both were. Service is 5 star as well. Very courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend. Would love to visit again and try their other offerings. read more

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Very pleased with the dinner we had. The veal parmigiana was amazing. Chicken Alfredo was flavorful but Alfredo sauce was a bit thin/soupy. We are used to having thick a nod hearty Alfredo sauce. May have been the chef's way, not sure. Waitress was very attentive. We will go back. read more

This is quirky restaurant. It is not busy very often and I think that is because they usually have only the Chef and maybe 1 helper working. Often only 1 server. We really enjoy coming here. We take a relaxed approach and the service is always good. The Chef always comes out and has fun with us. He is very talented. The prices are better than most restaurants with food of this quality. I had the lobster & shrimp special on our last trip, served over angel hair and it was outstanding. We like frequenting local spots and we consider this a hidden gem. read more

Terrible. Wish I could could select negative 1 stars. It gives the illusion that it's fine dining, but it's only an illusion--I sat close to kitchen and there was no sounds of cooking taking place. Pretty sure a microwave was used for most of my meal. Don't waste your money read more

This place is amazing!!! Owner is an absolute amazing chef. Best Italian food and service I've ever had in Memphis!! So nice and accommodating to our group of 7. Very small and quaint ...fabulous!! I can't say enough wonderful things. My husband went there with his group Memphis Wine And Food and told me how wonderful it was...did not disappoint !!! Will be back in January next time we are in town!!! Thank you!!!! read more

Pros: Excellent arugula salad (except that tomatoes are not in season in March and it showed). But dressing was very good and the olives and artichoke hearts were just right. Bread was nice. Cons: Kind of shabby; in the middle of nowhere; a little pricey; took a while (and the place was empty); rest of the meal mediocre; I had to listen to the entire Adele album from front to back. read more

A bit off the path by Poplar Blvd, but once you find it, you'll think you're being pampered by an Italian family as a guest in their home. Great service and real, homemade Italian food in a smaller venue. They put a twist or two into some traditional Italian dishes that gives it a unique flair. read more

Everything was amazing! So glad to go here on my birthday. Good prices and great food. Made with a lot of care. I had the roasted salmon. It was so good! read more

Marciano - Roasted Salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Best service, atmosphere and food. Try the Turkish stew, Persian Iranian dishes. Everything tastes fresh and amazing!

Best Italian restaurant in Memphis! Lovely, quiet ambience. Excellent service and excellent food. The servers treated us as if we were special -- but obviously they treat everyone with attention and grace. The owner is gracious and kind. Marciano's is a great place for a relaxing delicious meal, as well treating out of town guests or business associates. read more

This is an almost unknown gem. Been a few times. First time was great. One guy asked the waitress. "What no meatballs?". She said they'd make them, they did and they were fantastic. Everything I've eaten here was great. I don't understand why this place isn't packed when another Italian restaurant that serves crap in town, which shall remain nameless, has people lined up at the door every weekend. Went last night. Server was great. Had the Chicken Marciano and Beef Tenderloin. Olive oil and pesto with bread is awesome. Ordered the bruschetta- it was fantastic. The chicken and pasta were great. The tenderloin was big and perfect. Needed a little work on the sauce/glaze- it tasted a bit of A-1 sauce. Never had that taste here before, but it was still an excellent hunk of perfectly cooked tenderloin. Marciano's costs a few bucks more than the other so-called Italian restaurants around town but their food, with it's Mediterranean influence is way better and worth every extra penny. You need to go and go often. These folks deserve to be way more busy. read more

Gotta try the "Ciapinno" soup and the Chicken Marciano. The pesto and the bread they bring to the table was so good. We loved our first time here. The ambience is so nice and the service was excellent. read more

Marciano - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

OOOOOOk. So yelp:this place is not bad at all. Maybe they took your recommendations to heart! Basically, I went in there assuming the worst--i waltzed in at 7pm (on a Tuesday) and the place only had the elderly locals as described, but they seemed like a bunch who would have good taste so i wasn't afraid to try stuff... But I did end up asking the server to double-check all my choices to make sure he liked them as well haha... Didn't want to risk the bland flavors and whatnot I'd heard described on here cause I was on a date! Anyways, the crab cakes are amazing--they're super creative and Mediterranean... it was so good. And then we just went for some serious classics: shrimp fettuccine alfredo and veal saltimbocca. A+ The service was kind but a little confused. However, he came around frequently to take good care of us. And the atmosphere is very nice. It's the kinda place you go for a hidden, off-the-beaten-path kinda chill experience. Will definitely go back. Oh yeah, and wear whatever you want--it could be construed as a dressy place but wear casual if you feel like it--they're friendly and can use the business! GO! read more