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    Mario's Italian Cafe

    3.0 (217 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MARIO'S ITALIAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Usually they provide excellent food and service. They would get a 5 star but last time the Pizza was we t and sloppy. Do better Marios !

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    Not as good as it used to be. Seems to be loosing luster. I don't think my pizza to go was fully cooked.

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    1 year ago

    We love Mario's. The food is great, service is good, and the 5 dollar glass of wine is huge and wonderful.

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    Great pasta, good service, and garlic bread. Pasta comes in great portion. Small is enough if you are hungry or for leftovers

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    AWESOME FOOD! Did delivery via door dash and honestly worth every penny. Food was sooo tasty! Absolutely legit!

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    Good service and great food. The best. Spaghetti Bolognese any where. Their garlic cheese bread is the best!

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    Ask the Community - Mario's Italian Cafe

    Does Mario's have a full bar?

    The only location that has a full bar is our Palm Desert location located at 73155 Highway 111 Palm Desert 92260 Phone 760 341-1130

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    I have been dining at Stuft Pizza for years but the manager Ryan and server Bruce truly went above…read moreand beyond tonight. I drove 3 hours for the gluten free brownie! From the moment we entered the restaurant the hostess was so accommodating and polite. Food came out timely and was so good! When it came time for dessert all I wanted was my gluten free brownie. Bruce and Ryan both triple checked after finding out they were out and were able to find one more and made sure it got dropped off at the table . This truly made my night and probably the rest of the month they were so kind and I would definitely be coming back based on the service this evening. As a team they truly do go above and beyond . Thank you Bruce and Ryan .

    Came here for lunch and it was buzzing! We were able to go right to the bar to get a seat. The bar…read morearea is what you'd expect...lots of energy with t.v.'s on the wall behind the bar. Service was good- Pizza was the star of the show. We ordered the personal pizza on the lunch menu and it was plenty big. Thin crust with fresh toppings. 2 are included on the lunch special. My friend was disappointed in the roast beef sandwich since it was cold. My ahi tuna salad was nicely presented...heads up-it comes with lots of bean sprouts...the chopped cobb salad was super tasty and fresh...we all were raving about this gem.

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    I have been to this restaurant on many occasions, but have never left a review until today. They…read moreused to have a very rude host and I never understood why he was in the hospitality industry. Happy to report that he is no longer with the company. The young man at the front was extremely welcoming and changed our whole experience from the time we walked in. Definitely better than previous times. Isabel was our waitress and she was wonderful. She was very personable and you could tell she really cared about her customers. I tried the cheese tortellini fungi this time around and it was the best dish I have ever eaten here. I have also tried the chicken piccata, which is an excellent choice. The short rib entrée is very juicy and tender, and I highly recommend that also. The Caesar salad is served with anchovies on top which I love. And don't even get me started on the bread service. All in all today was a fantastic visit at Piero's Pizza Vino. From the friendly welcome at the front door to the excellent service by Isabel. We will be back to try many more of their fantastic entrees.

    I am writing to share a deeply disappointing experience at your establishment. My father, who is 86…read moreyears old and has a physical disability, was looking forward to visiting after hearing about your happy hour from friends. Upon arrival, we were informed that happy hour is only available in the bar area, which we understood completely. However, the bar area exclusively features high-top tables, which my father is unable to use due to his disability. When I explained this and requested a low-top table as an accommodation, we were told that no alternative could be provided. I want to respectfully but firmly note that failing to provide accessible seating options for guests with disabilities is not only a gap in hospitality -- it may also raise concerns under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires places of public accommodation to make reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and make the necessary changes. We drove down the street to another establishment who gladly made the accommodations.

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    We were in the area for the Farmers Market and decided to grab lunch here with friends. It's quite…read morea large restaurant and it was packed when we were there. We didn't have reservations and requested to be seated inside. There was a little awkward first impression with the hostess who told us that there was only one inside table left in the back corner. She didn't come across very friendly when we asked if we could see it before deciding if we wanted to sit there or not. I understand they were busy but she was a bit short with us. We were seated in Isabel's section and she more than made up for it. What a gem! She was so friendly and very nice. She made sure to check on us often and we had a lovely time at your restaurant because of her. We are giving this review 5 stars because of Isabel. The seared ahi tuna salad and the ahi tuna nachos were both delicious. The fish was fresh and so very tender with a light dressing. The pulled pork tacos were good too. The brownie dessert was a bit dry though.

    I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others…read more My fiancé ordered a Cobb salad, which should be one of the safest, most straightforward items on any menu. Instead, she bit into a sharp chicken bone hidden in the salad--something that absolutely should never happen. This wasn't a small, soft fragment either; it was sharp enough to cause immediate, severe pain and pierced her gums. This is not just a minor oversight--it's a major failure in basic food safety and kitchen preparation. There is no excuse for serving food in this condition, especially something as simple as a salad. We trusted this restaurant to provide a safe meal, and that trust was completely broken. What makes this even worse is that the situation could have been far more dangerous. If swallowed, this could have led to choking or internal injury. No customer should ever have to worry about that when ordering a salad. I strongly urge the restaurant to take a hard look at their food prep standards and quality control, because this is unacceptable. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

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    Kiki's is back! The…read moreengaging owner, Jack, is a valley institution, having owned 22 restaurants in 35+ years. Burrata: excellent quality with the crave worthy house-made focaccia. Kiki's Sala: salanova lettuce is unusual but tasty -- like arugula without the bitterness. This is a large portion which you could share with four people as an appetizer. Sugar Snap Pea pizza: unexpected flavors with snap peas, mushrooms, & stracciatella. Table was divided on whether this worked. Cacio e Pepe: this version uses bucatini and is a little creamier than the classic. I ate it all regardless. Grilled Avocado: the name ignores that it includes fried artichokes as well. Satisfying and not too garlicky. Another large portion. The only disappointing item was the Polenta -- a little bland. If you get the Chicken Parm, you only need a half portion. Jack says the best two dishes are the Caesar and Linguini & Clams. They fly in Juniors cheesecake from NY! Full bar, attractive ambiance, and well trained staff. Go to Kiki's.

    From the moment we walked in, the experience stood out. We had to wait a bit longer than expected…read morefor our table, but the staff handled it so thoughtfully--our waitress was incredibly friendly and sweet, and even brought us complimentary bread while we waited, which immediately made us feel taken care of. Once seated, the service only got better. Our waitress continued to be warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. What really impressed us was the owner making the rounds to personally greet each table--it added such a personal, heartfelt touch that you don't often see. As for the food, it absolutely delivered. The chicken parm was perfectly cooked with rich, comforting flavors, and the hanger steak was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Between the exceptional service and the delicious dishes, this was one of those meals that leaves you already planning your next visit.

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