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    Mario's

    3.8 (392 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jerry P.

    Mario's sits on Arthur Avenue, which is the Bronx's answer to the eternal question, "What if every other restaurant in one neighborhood was Italian, and all of them claimed to be the best?" In such a place, competition is not just steep. It is vertical. You need climbing gear to order an appetizer. This was stop number three on Scott's Pizza Bus, which is exactly what it sounds like. The owner, Regina, came out to meet us. She carried with her the ghosts of Mario's past and a framed copy of the menu from 1940. It looked like something you would find in a museum, which is fitting, since Mario's itself feels like an exhibit. For decades the restaurant tried to reinvent itself as something more than a pizzeria. At one point pizza was demoted to appetizer status. Then in the early 2010s, pizza disappeared from the menu altogether. Still, the insiders knew to whisper their desires to the servers and the ovens would obey. COVID changed everything. Dining in was gone. Pizza was salvation. It was brought back to the forefront, not because of nostalgia, but because survival is a hungry business. Our group was presented slices. It was crisp and crunchy, like it wanted to remind you it had been through fire. The sauce was thin and a little salty. The cheese was low-moisture mozzarella, but sliced instead of shredded, which gave it a strange and distinctive texture. Not bad strange. Just strange. All in all, it was a decent slice. If Mario's were down the block from me, I would be a repeat customer. But it isn't. It is up in the Bronx, surrounded by other restaurants, each of them promising history and sauce. I will not be making a pilgrimage back just for the pizza. Four stars, because history counts, and Regina's framed menu deserves one star all by itself.

    Linguini and Clam Sauce
    Angela W.

    We took an uber from Times Square to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx for a change in scenery. We decided on Mario's for lunch. It was Thursday and not crowded at all. The calamari was wonderful. We tried the Spiedini alla Roman .... It was not for us.... Too much anchovy flavor. The French onion soup was hot and delicious.... The pasta was cooked perfectly. The tiramisu was good and the pistachio truffle was pistachio ice cream with a chocolate covering. The service was attentive and I loved how they delivered the food to the table on a cart. The food was good and I was glad to see the area but it was a long ride from midtown ....

    Spaghetti and Meatballs
    Mora B.

    I had to take away one star for lack of seasoning everything needed salt which was slightly annoying! However my mom's dish was perfect and I lovedddd the Cesar salad you can tell the dressing is made in house. My clams also weren't that fresh had a funky taste I could finished them, we also loved the bread we got 2 round. The service was great we were ah party of 5 and we didn't need for anything just napkins lol. This place is ah family style place quiet and quaint however it was packed on ah Saturday tables full people enjoying themselves. The drinks were also good the pear martini was my fave but it's not pictured.

    Dinning room
    Catt S.

    The people here are incredibly friendly! They went above and beyond to help us choose the perfect dishes for what we were craving--penne alla vodka and a baked pasta with chicken. We started with a mozzarella caprese appetizer, which was so fresh and flavorful that it set the tone for the rest of the meal. The meal also came with warm bread served alongside olive oil, and when I mentioned wanting crushed red pepper, they even brought out a spicy version of the olive oil, which was a really thoughtful touch. Both were absolutely delicious, and we couldn't get enough of the bread! When our entrees arrived, we enjoyed them in a beautifully calming dining room that felt refreshingly spacious for the city--no cramped tables here! It was the perfect atmosphere to unwind and enjoy our meal. At one point, my friend accidentally spilled pasta sauce on his shirt, and I jokingly said out loud, "If only I had club soda right now." To our surprise, someone quickly appeared with a napkin and club soda to help us out--it was such a kind and unexpected gesture! This place truly exceeded our expectations, and I had an amazing lunch here.

    Suzanne S.

    Fun time in a place you might feel like you're on vacation with friends and good people-watching but can't possibly be the best option on Arthur Ave. Everything was just OKAY minus the bread. OMG the bread! Do yourselves a favor and get wine, bread and split one decent enough dish. Friendly staff but hard to hear anything in there.

    Penne a la vodka
    Kiran R.

    A table for 2 Ordered a French onion soup, penne a la vodka, and Rigatoni a la vodka fra diavolo, a glass of pinot grigio and montepulciano Our bread was on the table quickly and server took our order and brought our wine in a timely fashion. The French onion soup was fantastic, tasty and umami. It took a little time, but when the pasta dishes came out, they were exquisite and our plates were clean in the end. A place to check out if you come to Arthur Ave.

    Sandy J.

    Not too bad, but had higher expectation since Mario's had such a long legacy. The ravioli tasted a bit hard at edges and I noticed some part were still hard (not fully cooked or maybe defrosted? I'm not an expert) Workers weren't rlly friendly when we were waiting to be seated. We had to flag down many workers for them to tell us to wait for the host. Overall, service was good but not worth the trek that we made just to get to Bronx little Italy

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    Bob S.

    Mario's on Arthur Ave. in the Bronx has lasted the test of time. The Great Depression, WW II, and Covid, they must be doing something right. Could it be the romantic atmosphere, the pleasant music that isn't so loud that you can't hear across the table, the cloth napkins and table cloths, or the attentive service, that your water glass never runs dry? It's the Old School attention to details that makes a difference. That's all nice, but it's the food and the menu that are the stars of the show. The meal begins with freshly toasted bread a small carafe of oil and wrapped pats of butter. The mussels cozze are perfectly prepared. Enough for two people. She opted for the spinach with garlic and oil as a side dish. Delicious. The stuffed shells with a Bolognese sauce was very good. The only thing missing was a little parsley mixed in the ricotta filling. Yelpers can receive a glass of house wine, on the house. We used to come here more frequently, when we were still in the Bronx. It holds a lot of happy memories and the dining experience.

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    Steve B.

    A true Arthur ave restaurant. Spacious comfortable atmosphere. An awesome menu with something for everyone. The sauce was amazing and the portions were large. I had the best canolli ever. They have a parking lot around the corner and it's free if you get your ticket validated.

    Sorentina Gnocchi awesome
    Norman F.

    My go to Arthur avenue restaurant for Italian food great to go there before a Yankee game or after. Call your staple type Italian dinners and lunch of course.

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