(Read to the bottom for an update) This review is from tonight. This was my second time getting a steak here. The guy taking my order over the phone was super nice (hence 2 stars, not 1). I ordered the filet mignon, medium rare. I don't often splurge on food so when I do I want something really good. I remember my first order from here as being really good. Tonight was not that. The steak was mostly fat and extremely tough and chewy. If it was, indeed, a filet cut, it was not good at all. I couldn't even chew half of it. It was supposed to come with mushrooms and onions but came with mushrooms only and giant pieces of mushrooms that were a weird choice. The baked potato had a bad chemical taste so I didn't eat it at all. Essentially I paid almost $50 for a few bites of chewy steak and a small house salad. Will not be trying my luck a third time at this restaurant. Extremely disappointed. 1 star for the food. A bonus star for the good service. Update - I called the restaurant and let them know. The manager was receptive and invited me to bring the steak back and he would have a new one made. I do appreciate the offer and the service here is definitely good. Unfortunately, I'm really not interested in eating here again, so I declined the offer. I'm updating from 2 to 3 stars just for the service. read more

Ate at the bar side, bartender while polite he never came to check if everything was okay, because he knew it wasn't. Ordered medium Filet what I received was well done and burnt. Furthermore not center cut but edge piece and chewy. Disappointing definitely not coming back in this hole. read more

Had the surf and turf two weeks ago and I have been thinking about that sirloin steak ever since. It was the best steak I've had in a long time in its flavor and juiciness. Cooked to broiled perfection. Have to go back very soon and have another steak. A very comfortable place. Great service! read more

We were a group of 9. Opted for a Pre-Fix for $50 pp (came to $65 pp with tax and tip)... We thought we were getting an app, entree, desert, and wine/beer... what we got: 6 Courses.... Cold Antipasta (Fresh Mozz, Tomato, Roasted Pepper) Hot Antipasta (Shrimp, Stuffed Clam, Stuffed Mushroom, Stuffed Zucchini, a few other things that I can't remember), Salad, Calamari, Entree (mine was the Chicken Rollatini), Dessert - 4 of us have up coming birthdays so not only did the Chef come out and serenade someone in our group who was dining for the first time but the staff sang to us and gave us 2 Banana Cream Pies. The service was exceptional and the food was good. I would definately go back for another meal. They really make you feel like family. read more

Definitely a family oriented place. Very nice decor and ambiance. Fernando the chef is great. Occasionally he comes out of the kitchen to serenade us with Italian music. A friend of mine recommended it to me and I've been hooked ever since! Love this place and the Italian food is pretty legit. My fave is always the stuffed mushrooms and the caprese salad. Manicotti's are good, so are the porkchops. Oh, and the bread is to die for! (It's like crack) Don't eat too much, or else you won't be able to eat your appetizer or finish off your entree! There has been some celeb sightings here. Sandra Lee was sitting across from me last thursday night, and another night Paul Shaffer came in...Food must be good! :D Overall, the waiters were very friendly and diligent. I feel like I'm family when I'm there. Check this place out! You won't be disappointed. read more

I've heard good things so I had to see for myself... Ehh, let me explain. The first thing that stood out was the outdated dining room that didn't exactly have that appetizing and welcoming Italian restaurant aroma; but instead possibly the need of a new carpet and / or ventilation system. Next was the waiter whom, from the point of reading off the specials to taking our dinner order, kept emphasizing the "LOBSTER" like his job depended on it which was a little annoying. The food wasn't bad, my girlfriend had chicken scarpariello and I had the pork chops scarpariello. My girlfriend's dish was as described however mine was described to have two pork chops, but instead had one pork chop and several pieces of chicken. If a meal is going to be altered for whatever reason, the waiter should notify the customer, right? I'm surprised it didn't come with lobster! Ok, dessert time... Me: I'll have a canolli and can I please see a menu of the after dinner drinks? Waiter: We have a full bar, what do you want? Me: I'm not sure yet, can I please see the menu? Waiter: What do you want? Frangelico? Bailey's? We have a full bar. What? Me: I'm not sure, can I just see the... You know what, I'll just take the check. read more

I have gone to this place for years, They use to give you fried Zucchini when you sat down, but that has stopped, I have gone recently two different times for people's birthday I brought a table of 4 for someone's 70th birthday party, and then someone for there 50th birthday party, I made sure I told them when making the reservations but both times they had forgot, The food is still good, and def worth a try I usually get the Salmon dish, with a salad, I just wish they would bring back the Fried Zucchini strips, and remember when you tell them you are coming for a special occasion, read more

This is a local classic, been around forever, but Fernando (the chef) always keeps it fresh and relevant. Authentic Italian food and atmosphere. The bread is so good you will fill up just on that if you so choose (and sometimes I just do that).. Portions are large, prices are reasonable. The menu is expansive so you will find something regardless of whether you like the true italian classics or more standard American fare. Great chicken tenders for the kids too (huge portion). The bar is a great place to meet with friends and grab a nip, also a great place to catch lunch. A place you always want to go back to. read more

There's a reason this place has been in business for so many years. Consistently great food and we LOVE what they did with the outdoor space to accommodate outside dining. Highly recommend the chicken scarp and prime rib! read more

I've actually never been in the place (a bit far for someone to commute from NYC) but friends have had their parties catered by them. Let me tell you- phenom. The stuffed mushrooms are great, with just the right proportion of fungi and cheesy goodness. My second favorite is their eggplant lasagna. Again, perfect balance between cheese, sauce and veggie. Not sure if I'll ever make it into the actual establishment, but if they'd open a branch in the city, I'd definitely be a regular! They'd give some tough competition to a few places in Little Italy, for sure. But, for now, I'll just have to rely on my friends to provide me with this deliciousness. read more

I forgot to post this 6 months ago but I was in here on 1/15/19 with a date for lunch and it was great. Very good food and reasonable. I'm in lower Westchester County, NY but I will be back here when in the the Mount Kisco area. read more

A lovely little establishment. The hot antipasto was lovely, there was stuffed zucchini within this plate, delicious! The staff was welcoming and attentive, and the chef was a delight, a fantastic singer too! For my dinner I had the Sirloin, cooked to perfection, and very tender. The fried zucchini was also a delicious idea! The portions were very large, so i had to make sure not to eat it all, one must save room for dessert!! I was among a private party of almost 60, and although there were only 3-4 servers, everyone was taken care of in a timely fashion. After dinner we all enjoyed a Napoleon cake! which was as fresh as can be, and most certainly the most divine Napoleon I've ever had. I'd definitely suggest this restaurant to friends and family. read more

I brought my staff here for a Holiday dinner. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. I never liked calamari. It always tasted like rubber bands to me. My mind has been changed. The calamari was fresh and delicious; apparently the way its supposed to taste! Between 8 of us we went through several bottles of wine, a number of appetizers, pasta, chicken and fish entrees and everyone ordered dessert. Everyone loved their dinner and let me just say the tiramisu literally melted in my mouth. Best I ever had. Thank you for a lovely evening. I look forward to many more. read more

food and service was excellent. not only that, but the staff is beyond hospitable. we dined pretty late this past saturday night and hated to inconvenience them for coming in last minute but they were beyond accommodating and that's something you rarely seen in the food industry these days. we will definitely be back. thank you so much. read more

I love this place. The food is always great and the prices are quite reasonable. The wait staff is friendly, attentive and very interested in helping you enjoy your experience. No one could accuse the decor of being trendy but the ambience is warm and friendly, very old school in the best possible way. My wife and I eat here once a week and are never disappointed. Highest recommendation. read more

This is our favorite date nite restaurant, food never disappoints, the staff is always so kind and welcoming , can't say enough about Mardino's! read more

Some friends have told me that this is a super traditional Italian southern style restaurant I really needed to try. I was encouraged sitting down because it reminded me of some of my haunts in southern Westchester that I love so much! It was OK, nothing special and both our sides of pasta were total mush...no more to say...just OK...did I say that...the rest of our food was uninspiring. read more

I got takeout on Saturday night. The kitchen didn't secure the top on a calamari dish (the lid on the container). It got all over my car, and my garage floor. I called to let them know, the manager spent 10 minutes on the phone talking over me, saying, "We don't take responsibility for any food once it leaves our restaurant." He offered me, "More sauce" for my dish - which is the least useful thing he could have said given that the dish was ruined. I simply suggested they use plastic take out bags in the future to which he asked, "Would you like a plastic bag now?" Another bizarre question - given that I was 20 minutes away, at home: was I going to drive back to the restaurant to get a plastic bag? Why would anyone suggest that? Why would anyone do that? I hung up the phone at that point. The manager calls me back - only to talk over me for another 5 minutes, simply repeating his strange questions to me. I had not called the restaurant asking for them to reimburse me for my ruined meal. I had not asked them to pay to clean my car. I just wanted them to know what had happened to one of their customers, and to take responsibility (and apologize) for making a mistake. The manager did the exact opposite. This place has lost my business - and I hope that potential future customers think twice about giving their business to people who are supposed to be in the "service industry." Mardino's Italian Restaurant doesn't understand the first thing about "service." read more

Came here from my wife's birthday and had a good experience. Got the lobster and fettuccine Alfredo . We will be back, especially since it's 2 mins from our house ! read more

I am an avid foodie with a lot of knowledge in the business. I am well versed in what can get someone sick, and how to attribute their sickness to a meal. My family ate her on Sat June 29, 2013. Good table, warm bread, choice of olive oil and butter. So far so good. Their portions are large so we shared a Fried Calamari, followed by the nice house salad. Wife ordered Seafood Pasta Special in Red Sauce, Daughter had Pasta Amatriciana and I had the Prime Rib. The calamari was fried and not dried. The plate had a heavy layer of oil. It obviously wasnt placed in on an absorbent towel to absorb any remnants of the fryer. The Seafood Special was not special. The Cod tasted old and both the Shrimp and Scallops were cooked to a state of rubber. Salt level was high despite our request for no added salt. I assume the pre-cooked red sauce is just very salty to begin with. The Pasta Amatriciana also featured the red sauce as its base, plus the prosciutto which is inherently salty. My ribeye was not bad, but not worth ordering if we would return, which we wouldn't as my wife was awake all evening sick, and my daughter woke at 8am and proceeded to get sick 4 times. I called, they were cordial. I was cordial. They offered to have us back, but that wouldnt happen. I dont need a free meal. The wait-staff was very friendly, attentive and friendly. We didnt go the the ER to get them to "test" my families stomach to pinpoint the root as we wont spend $100's of dollars. But as a "Food Family" I am certain of the place of issue. It could happen anywhere. But it happened here, so fair warning. read more

Was there on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was busy for mid week. We were seated at a small table sort of in a place there shouldn't have been a table. I figured we would constantly get bumped but we didn't. Our waiter was friendly but service was slow and lacking. We were served a basket of bread, bread sticks and Saltine crackers. There were lots of choices on the menu which was great. After waiting a bit till our order was taken we started on the bread. We finished the bread, finished the bread sticks and were working on the Saltines when our dinners were served one hour and 10 minutes after ordering, During that time, nobody refilled the bread basket nor refilled water glasses. It was getting to the point that we were ready to leave. The food was actually quite good even after filling up on bread, bread sticks and crackers for the last hour and 10 minutes. Ordinarily, we would have had dessert but at this point we had been there so long we just wanted to go home. Not sure the wait for food and the mediocre service is something I would go back for. read more

Very tasty. Friendly wait staff. Great food. Lots of room to spread around comfortably. Very intimate setting. I would absolutely go back!

This is my favorite place to eat in town. If no-fuss Italian comfort food is your thing, this is the spot. But also don't sleep on the steaks. They are as good as any you can get from a WAY more expensive steakhouse. read more

We just discovered this place a few months ago and this was our 3rd visit. I enjoyed the food and the service has been a pleasure. My wife apparently made a huge mistake by telling the waiter that her Stuffed Lobster special didn't taste right and that something was off. The head waiter badgered her and kept repeating that they only serve the freshest seafood. Finally, he offered to make my wife another dish, but she declined. The head waiter came back out in the middle of our meal to tell us that he had taken the dish back to the kitchen and tasted it himself!! He continued to tell us that the lobster was fine and nothing wrong with it... My wife told him to enjoy it and he said he will!! After our meal was over and already being pestered by the waiter, the chef had to make it a point to come to our table with a live lobster to show that they only serve fresh seafood. It's a shame that they had to be so obnoxious, because the food overall has been pretty good. If you do go, make sure to still in Michael's section... he's a great waiter! read more

Would come here every Christmas Eve with my family and would leave without disappointment. This place is outstanding and a true Italian restaurant. Fried mozz is on point, great seafood dishes and pasta! read more

Go here if you want great food and want to feel like you are home and your presence is appreciated. Don t go here if you want an uppity place, small plates and okay food. Mike and Jose are old school great waiters ...owner and chef will sing for a special occasion. Mardino s is great ! read more

Enjoyable old world Italian atmosphere. Was there for a Saturday dinner as a party of four. We were delayed in being seated even with a reservation and then once seated waited further for drink and food orders. Once orders were taken, apologies were extended and a round of free drinks were offered. Our waiter was lovely and thereafter very attentive. The food was plentiful and quite good. A nice touch was the Chef coming by and asking if we enjoyed our meal. Then, a few tables down the Chef joined other staff to sing happy birthday to a patron. He has quite a voice. We will definitely be back. read more

Excellence in Mt. Krisco! I had dinner twice at Mardino's during the week of March 20, 2016 while in town on business from Colorado. The first night I had grilled shrimp & scallops over capellini with marinara sauce. This was excellent - pasta done just right, seafood fresh. The second night I had baked salmon topped with crabmeat accompanied by a grilled shrimp and scallops, all over broccoli rabe to which was added capellini for a custom touch. My host and waiter on each visit was Gaetano. He took such good care of me, recommending a perfect beer for me, New Castle Brown Ale, and customized both night's entrees to suit my tastes. Gaetano loves his job of 16 years, and you will love him. read more

We had a wonderful dining experience. Our waiter was friendly, courteous, and generous. He encouraged us to share a 2 lb. lobster and we were not disappointed. He gave us each a plate with half the lobster, our own vegetables, pasta, and butter. There were extra veggies on the table for everyone to share. The kids meals were lovely. The portions were generous and included salad, veggies, pasta, and bread. Unusual these days. My daughter's only complaint was there weren't enough clams on her pasta. It was two of our birthdays and they brought us a whole banana cream pie (delicious!) with candles and sang happy birthday, with the chef singing in an opera worthy voice! The prices were very reasonable for Mount Kisco. Can't wait to return! read more

Went there with 22 people. Everyone like it, many were returnees; I had red snapper which was excellent . Three people had grilled steak, medium, well, and medium rare. All were done to perfection. Fairly wide menu, too. read more

Fernando and his staff are great! We had a luncheon with friends and family, the food was great as was the service! I am glad we were able to enjoy a relaxed lunch. read more

Overall, I would say this was a mediocre meal. The ambiance was quite dated, with a look and feel dating back to the 1970s. Sometimes, that can work but I didn't get that feel here. I ordered the filet medium.... And it can out raw. Not undercooked but raw. Cold and red. I tend to be somewhat forgiving if they try, but this was still mooing, it was that raw. I've had better steaks at Applebee's. The waiter tried, but his fawning at other tables and the lack of attention just exacerbated the problem. Not worth the premium price. This is the last time I would come here. read more

Best Italian food in westchester!! Came for a work event two years ago and have been hooked ever since. Try the chicken scampi romano. There is nothing else like it! read more

Consistantly good food, especially the veal dishes, and the eggplant parm + the atmosphere is homey, old school Italian dining, and the staff is always so cordial - they make you want to come back. When someone has a birthday the chef comes out and sings - and he can sing! You never feel rushed or unappreciated. Pricing is what you'd expect for an excellent Italian restaurant, not over the top. read more

I am a fan now. Took my 100% Italian Aunt there for her 92 birthday. She loved it and she is a real harsh critic when it comes to Italian food. Delicious food and good service. We all enjoyed when the chef sang happy birthday at the end of our meal. He has a great voice too! Anyways, I would highly recommend this place. Manga!! read more

God awful food. Everything course was worse than cancer. Giving it 2 stars because the service was incredible. Great service, terrible food!

if you are looking for a great dinning experience, Mardino's is in itself a experience, excellent food and exceptional service for OVER 30 years, read more

The food, delicious. The service, fantastic and impeccable. We had such a terrific meal here with our children and it's a wonder why we never tried it before. This was the first time we have been to Mardino's, but certainly not the last. We will definitely be back! read more

This place was good under the old owner 30 years ago. How they survive in an upscale area is beyond me. The food there is terrible. From the stale bread sticks and individually wrapped saltine crackers and rock hard butter to iodine tasting shrimp. The food is over-salted and the sauces tasted like it came from a jar. Hispanics serving Italian food and masquerading as authentic Italians....go figure. Don't waste your money on this place. read more

if i could give this place - stars i would. we were kept waiting 1.5 hours for our meals after we ordered even though we spoke to the waiter, maitre d and a waitress. while we waited we watched the chef come out and hug and kiss a bunch of people sporadically. we were never offered more bread, etc. nobody seemed to know or care much at all! finally the wiater asked if we wanted a drink! after allll that (we were starving and it was late or we would have left) we got the most mediocre to bad food! i ordered pollo primavera, the chicken was ok, a little hard. the vegetables were as if from a can, and the sauce tasted like jarred sauce from the store! i could have thrown the ingredients into the microwave and come out with the exact same taste. wow. i cannot believe peopl think this is quality food! my daughter oredered baked ziti siciliana and it was mediocre- not what you would expect from such a longtime neighborhood restaurant at all! my husband had the salmon....it was smaller than his fist and dripping in oil. maybe the lack of restaurants in kisco now is helping them stay afloat or they have the lowest rent imagineable, but the food it terrible. i would never ever go there again based on that alone, forget the horrible service! what a waste of money! go to any local pizzeria and you will eat better tasting food than at mardinos. read more