Becca and the staff at Mario Fazios created two beautiful and delicious cassata cakes for my wife's memorial Celebration last week. It was a bit of a rush order but Becca promised the cakes would be perfect and they absolutely were - the guests at the party couldn't stop talking about how wonderful they looked as well as tasted. It was exactly what my wife would have wanted, thank you so much. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch, unfortunately, they were full. No worries they said "we want to feed you" so we ordered to go. While we were waiting we ordered a drink. Very good customer service. We ate the meal at home and it was so good. Salad had peas, beets and chick peas so not your usual nothing salad. I had eggplant with ricotta and peppers over cavatelli, very good. My husband had rigatoni with meat sauce, he said very good sauce. The pizza had a great crust. They also sent us home with cassata cake. We live a ways away but will be back with reservations! Well done to the manager Frank Fazio for wonderful customer service! read more

Came here for an after funeral luncheon. They did a really nice job of having the tables set with water upon our arrival. Our server Cam was great about giving people beverages and then once everyone was there after the burial they started bringing out the mini pizza and garlic bread. This was followed by a table side wedding soup and a family style garden salad with great toppings and a light bright dressing. The family style lunch consisted of a lemon chicken, cavatelli, green beans and a potato dish with regular and sweet potatoes. This was followed by a small slice of cassata cake. Highly recommend Mario Fazios if you are in need of a luncheon event. read more

Authentic homemade style Italian food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very open in space do you could unfortunately hear conversations from the other tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good. Felt healthier than something like Olive Garden. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent service. Creative delicious food. You feel like family with dinner even better than Moms read more

I got to enjoy a meal with one of my good friends here tonight, and it was a very nice experience. We started off with some complementary bread, which is always a nice touch. Our server was helpful and had good recommendations, and we decided to split the chicken Parmesan with cavatelli marinara, and also the broccolini Alfredo pasta. Each of our entrées came with an option of Italian wedding soup or a salad, and they both came with a small slice of their cassata cake for dessert. The Italian wedding soup definitely had an abundance of little meatballs, which I love, and the Cassata cake was a perfect way to end the meal. read more

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Lisa and her crew never disappoint when we are in-town to visit family. Tonight 10 of the Zorman's gathered for a pre-Christmas get-together. The hostess seated us at a round table perfect for conversation. The place was bustling but Sam, our server, was fast and attentive throughout the meal. I had the lasagne (one of my favorites) and Claudette had Chicken Marsala. Everyone had a wonderful time. Per her usual, Lisa came by to check on us mid-meal. It is no wonder this place has succeeded for so many years. They certainly do it right! read more

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I am so lucky to have MF near our house. Business, Family, my wife and I dine in...plus easy take out...just love this resturant....[[HIGHLIGHT]]personnel, food, amiance are all fantastic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!!! read more

I usually think they're 2 kinds of Italian restaurants in America - Italian fine dining, and old-school Americanized red sauce Italian. I like both, but at different times depending upon the food mood I'm in. Mario Fazio's is really in their own category right in between. It has aspects of red sauce Italian, yet some of the food is quite spectacular. I will crave - crave I tell you - the polenta with Sunday sauce until I return. Absolutely amazing. This is a great, multigenerational family-owned local restaurant. We loved it, and we'll be back. We will actually drive out of our way to get here. Yummy. read more

We were looking for a place to meet family for a Christmas gift exchange and stumbled upon this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were a bit hesitant to go with three little kids, 12 months, 18 months, and 5 but this restaurant was so kind to us! They immediately brought little peas and applesauce for our kids to snack on! Such a thoughtful touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their food was also really good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the location is really cozy and beautiful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend read more

We came here for a work dinner while visiting from out of town, and what we expected to be a nice meal turned into one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. Right in the middle of dinner, every single phone in the room went off at the same time with a tornado warning. You could feel the shift for a second--everyone looking around, trying to figure out what was happening--and then shortly after, the lights went out. No candles, no backup lighting, just a room full of people sitting together in the dark, lit by phone screens, laughing and taking it all in. (Yes, we got a picture--because how could you not?) What stood out immediately was how calm everything remained. There was no chaos, no confusion, and no sense of panic. The staff handled it with a level of professionalism and composure that honestly impressed all of us. And that's where Noah deserves real recognition. Noah went above and beyond in a way that you just don't see every day. When we asked what the plan was if things escalated, he didn't brush it off--he made sure we knew exactly what would happen and reassured us that we would be taken care of and moved safely to the kitchen if needed. That level of awareness, communication, and care made a huge difference in the moment. Now let's talk about the food--because even without the storm story, this place stands on its own. Everything was excellent. The salads were fresh and well-prepared, the meals were flavorful and clearly made with care, and the overall quality across the table was consistent. You can tell this is a restaurant that has built its reputation over time and continues to deliver. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere also deserves a callout. There's something about this place that feels genuinely personal. The family photos throughout the restaurant--even in the bathrooms--gave it a warmth that's hard to describe but instantly recognizable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It reminded me of my Nana and Papa, that kind of nostalgic, comforting feeling that you don't often get in restaurants anymore. And somehow, even sitting in the dark during a tornado warning, that feeling didn't go away--it actually made it stronger. That says everything. End result: * Incredible, high-quality food * Exceptional, thoughtful service (huge shoutout to Noah and the team) * [[HIGHLIGHT]]A warm, authentic, family-style atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * A once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience we'll never forget Amazing experience--lights or not. If you're in the area, go. And if something unexpected happens while you're there, just know--you're in good hands. Would absolutely come back. read more

Mario Fazios - Progressive ERPMO dinner 3.31.26 - Italian Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Just today came for a funeral luncheon. The food was so delicious and the service impeccable. I'm so impressed. Thank you. I'll be back. Pizza, garlic bread, salad, wedding soup, potato regular & sweet, green beans, roast beef, lemon chicken, pasta, and Casada cake. Yummy food. read more

I absolutely was in LOVE with this place until today. A group of old Co workers and I came together after work to meet up here as we do every couple of months. We always have great food and great service. Food is always phenomenal! Today was the day that left all of us feeling uneasy and probably will never return to this establishment again. After we ate and paid our bills one of the owners came to our table and said " was the service bad?" We responded no. She said " the no tipping was unacceptable " and then proceeded to say "you all only tipped x amount on this check and x amount on this other check." We all four sat there in shock because none of us has ever had anyone approach us regarding how much we have tipped. Not only in this restaurant but at any restaurant EVER. Keep in mind I come here all the time and I tip very well! So the owner goes to say "where do you all work? What do you do for a living? EXCUSE ME!?!?!?!?!? At this point I wanted to get irate but why match someone's energy that clearly has no tact. She was very loud and hostile to the point all of the employees and the other guests were looking at our table. Talking to us like we were children, definitely had the spotlight on us. I am still in dismay about asking where we work. Smdh. How ridiculous. As a table we tipped 15% which was our choice to do. After she went on with her rant, I decided to go up and talk to her to get a better understanding and try to make some sense of what just happened. I told her that was inappropriate for her to ask us where we worked and explained that we left the amount that we thought the waitress should have. The owner continues to explain that no, an establishment like this you should be tipping 20% and if you're not tipping that then we don't want you in our establishment. WILL DO. I will no longer frequent this restaurant or suggest it to others as I have in the past. Moving forward Lisa,do yourself a favor and add automatic gratuity of 20% to each bill. Disgusted how people treat others. We all agreed had her delivery been different or if the waitress herself came and said she was expecting a bigger tip then she would've got it. But the audacity to think you are going to disrespect and say what someone should've tipped. No. Because had it been someone who didn't look like us I'm sure the situation would've been handled a lot differently. read more

Food was old fashioned Italian, great service and amazing food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A feel good place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely worth the trip to eat this delicious food read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Something was charming about this restaurant. It is a little bit old fashion and has a feel of an upscale dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their Italian wedding soup was so good. The chicken Marsala was okay. Everything tasted fresh and homemade though. The service was good and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Somehow, I felt too close to my neighbors. Maybe it's part of what they are going for in the dining area - having guests talking to each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I get the chance, I will go back. read more

Wow. Pleasant surprise. Passing through and stopped here. We loved it! Greeted upon arrival. Seated immediately as we had a reservation on a busy Saturday. Entrees both came with soup or salad and dessert. Wine was only $9 a glass. Server was attentive (thanks Avalon!) and checked frequently. Our dishes were well prepared and exactly as stated. The biggest surprise was the price. I had to check the bill as it seemed to be a mistake. Much lower than is typical these days. Overall top marks and we will return every time we pass through. Thank you Frank for the personal greeting at the door! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also appreciated the very nice water glasses and the real fresh flowers on the table![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Good quality food but over the years the portions have halved and prices went up. I can't blame a place for trying to keep up with the times. read more

While in Cleveland we had a taste for Italian food and this place did not disappoint. Great service "Thank you Ben and family" Food was good I highly recommend this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

We recently bought the "carry out" dinner for 4 - eggplant parm with all the trimmings....It was excellent! Generous portions, delicious, and beautiful presentation! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole family was happy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love the pasta dishes, and carry out dinners often. Service, quality, taste and price are tops! It's not easy to run a quality restaurant, but they make it look easy! Thanks, Lisa -- you're the best! read more

Food was amazing! Lemon chicken with creamy Risotto. Caesar salad with anchovies! Hendricks martini with blue cheese olives. Service was perfect! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was clean, quiet, and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A perfect meal! read more

Food was fantastic, had an attentive server. The meatballs tasted exactly like my Sicilian grandmas!

Our server Gracie was very friendly and helped us finalize our choices - chicken parmesan, lobster risotto, and Sammy's pasta. Each entree came with the choice of salad or wedding soup. The salad exceeded my expectations - green leaf or romaine lettuce (thankfully not iceberg), with toppings like chick peas and carrots. Everything came out hot and tasted homemade and fresh. The portion sizes were generous. We each had leftovers for lunch the next day. We will definitely go back! read more

Totally accommodating since I am picky with vegan/vegetarian. Greeted at door immediately, sat within minutes, bread on table before too long. Brie was very friendly and accommodating, as was everyone else. Everyone in party extremely pleased with dinner choices. Birthday girl was presented with cupcake and candle. Love the place will definitely return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service, food and ambience were all great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will return to try it again! I had chicken Marsala and my husband had the lasagna. Both were great! read more

Still the best Italian around Great service friendly personnel Great wine very relaxing read more

We recently had a family get together to celebrate our daughter's visit from San Francisco . We had a total of 16 family members and they handled our every need with great care as they always do. The family style that we ordered was great, the service was phenomenal. They had us seated on a long table which was great. The ambience is always great and intimate for what ever size party you have. I worked with Lisa for the reservations and menu. I would highly recommend them for any type of dining need you have. I can't say enough about how Lisa worked with me especially on the Mother's Day weekend . The food was great and the service even better. We have been going to them for years and have never been disappointed. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I did not feel comfortable eating at this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitress did not take the order properly--seemed very aloof. They attempted to charge $10.00 to split a dish with my wife--I eat smaller portions. I told the owner, she was very rude and acted as if she couldn't care less. Food was not really what I expected. I also felt they were over-priced for what you get. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seemed like a cold environment for an Italian restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend suggested this place, but now I feel he did not really like me for making a recommendation of this place. read more

Rarely do I give a 5-star rating but I feel compelled to do so in this post-pandemic "nobody gives a damn anymore world." In my opinion, Mario Fazio's exemplifies the art of hospitality; that dining is as much about the experience as it is the food. My wife & I dined here for the first time on the evening of Sat., 03/02/2024. Not really being a local resident, I chose Mario Fazio's based on its Yelp rating and gluten-free options for my wife. We were not disappointed. The building is unremarkable from the outside & does not appear to be as large as it actually is once inside. Some may consider the decor kitschy, others whimsical, and a few reminiscent of nonna's home sans plastic covers on the furniture. We chose whimsical with the spring/Easter decorations. In any case, it was clean and inviting. We were immediately and warmly greeted by a woman preparing drinks behind the counter. A moment later the host, a friendly young man, also warmly welcomed us and inquired if we had reservations. Uh-oh. We did not. "Let me see what I can do. Please, have a seat and give me a few moments." Shortly thereafter, the host returned to escort us to our table. My wife and I shared a stuffed Hungarian pepper as an appetizer which was among the best we ever had. I had pizza which was very good. My wife had gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce which she said was excellent. Our server provided excellent service but I want to provide a word of caution. Be patient. As I said at the start of my review, Mario Fazio's is about the experience - sharing memories, stories, and laughter with friends and family where the ambience and good Italian cuisine complements rather than becomes the focus of the occasion. If it's your desire to dine in the same amount of time it takes to get the oil in your car changed, this is not the venue for you. One small (petty?) note: soft drinks are served in cans with the server "cracking it open" & pouring it into a glass for you at the table. There may be sound business &/or sanitary reasons for doing so. It just seems incongruous to the rest of the experience. _______ Fellow Yelpers! You did not let me down with your reviews which led me to Mario Fazio's. If you've read to this point, please take a moment to respond to my review. Thank you! read more

The perfect authentic Italian restaurant of cleveland. We love its extraordinary pizza so fresh and delicious read more

Mario Fazio catered our film crew of 20 and it was incredible! The lemon chicken was exceptionally good and the pasta dishes were all perfect. We will definitely be back in the future. Looking forward to trying the lasagna read more

Came in as a large party today ,a funeral , food was served family style . Everything came out beautiful and huge portions .. unfortunately I have food allergies and was unable to try any of it . however ,the staff there was so kind and made me a special meal . It was delicious and huge portions . It was so good ! How nice is that ? And what great service ! I'd definitely try this place . They had lemon garlic chicken that was breaded , a soup , a salad , pizza , bread , mixed roasted vegetables, green beans , and cassata cake ! I can't do meat, dairy , or butter as I'm highly allergic .. however the waitress came up with a vegetarian option for just for me . When I don't have tick virus anymore , I'm gonna come back hungry and try everything ! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a very nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is standard Italian but done in an outstanding manner. Everything is delicious and plentiful. Servers are very pleasant and knowledgeable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only negative is the front of the house. Very crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff routinely holds nicer tables for regulars so if you don't like your table speak up! read more

I really couldn't ask for a better experience. The food is excellent. The ambiance is super friendly with a nice family-style vibe. The owner makes you feel right at home. We will be back! read more

It was wonderful. We were entertaining company from out of town and they were impressed by the atmosphere, the tasty food, the excellent service , and the sample of Cassata cake. We had Italian wedding soup before our entrees which were. Veal parmesan,chicken parmesan. Eggplant parmesan and clam linguine. No one went home hungry. Thank you for a lovely and enjoyable evening. read more

I was at a weekend gettogether and got to eat food that was catered from Mario Fazio's. It was amazing! The lemon chicken, chicken parm, pizza, broccoli parm?, were soooooo good! like, soooo good! Their bread was good too. I hate it when I keep eating only because my mouth tells me too, but that is what happened here. It was soooooo good! read more

I do not understand why this place is so busy. First of all desserts are fantastic. I have not had their pizza but the food and I've been there twice is horrible family and you couldn't meet a nicer bunch of people, but please learn how to cook. read more

Veal Marsala no longer on the menu but they made it for me! Thank you! Very welcoming! I did not have a reservation and they still seated me right away! read more

Placed an order to go and I received one item that I did not order and was charged for and another item.I paid for I did not get when I called the owner Lisa to discuss this.She agreed to give me a four dollar and fifty cent credit. 2 weeks later, I never received the credit.I tried to call her.She avoided my calls.I left my name and number.She never called me back. I've been a loyal customer for over 30 years.And she'd rather lose a good customer.Over four dollars and fifty cents I can only say wow... Their portion size is keep getting smaller and their prices keep going up... There's a lot of other good places to eat.I will never go back here. read more

Got takeout. Lemon chicken with the risotto, and lasagna. The lemon chicken was so good. Absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend. read more

My wife suggested we try Mario Fazio's restaurant Friday after work. The parking lot was busy and there was a wait at 7 pm The hostess was friendly and wait went quickly. The waitress was friendly as we were seated. The restaurant is older but very well lighted and bright. We passed on appetizers as meals seemed filling. We ordered a bottle of wine from a local winery were familiar with and both liked the Reisling. My wife tried the Lemon chicken special with risotto and green beans Came with house salad. I tried the Chicken & risotto and both were delicious. I order Sam Sunday pasta with meatballs and red sauce. It was excellent They give you garlic bread and Italian salsa To top it off the give cassata cake for desert at no charge My wife made a good choice read more