Mario's Restaurant

Neighborhood Italian restaurant. Very good menu, classic Italian offerings - seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, Parmigiane, etc. Complimentary green salad with oil/vinegar and fresh Italian bread. Fresh Lobster ravioli was very good (4.5/5). Cheese lasagna special served with 2 meatballs, also very good. Cannoli with house-made fresh ricotta cheese filling was delicious, with a side of Cappuccino. Very satisfying. Service is friendly and professional. Wonderful older woman (I presume is the owner), and 2 gentlemen manage the room, which accommodates about 50 guests. Clientele is mix of regulars (friends/family) and everyone else. Simple atmosphere, circa 1980s or 1990s, with a lively chatter in the room. Give it a shot. And good luck with parking.

The food here is amazing and definitely the closest thing to your mama's cooking. This was my first time here, we ordered the arancini, bolognese, and their lasagna that was on special. Everything was amazing and the staff were so hospitable. We had pistachio gelato and lemon sorbet for desert since they were out of tiramisu, but we'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! Call ahead to put yourself on the waitlist / make a reservation!

Overall: Great spot for Italian food. Cozy space with nice staff and service. Food: Appetizers: We started with stuffed mushrooms and also decided to order the lobster ravioli as another appetizer. The stuffed mushrooms are really good. The "stuffed" is like a stuffing consistency, which is good. Very well seasoned and savory. One of our favorites. The lobster ravioli was good, but not out of this world. It came with 5 large size pieces. Entrees: We ordered the chicken parmigiana and chicken limone. The chicken parmigiana was very good and a large portion. My wife asked me to share it several times. It essentially became her dish. The chicken limone was good. I liked it, my wife didn't like that the chicken was fried. I thought it was good. Both entrees came with penne and sauce which were tasty and complimented the chicken entrees well. They also included a side salad. The salad was really good, but I'd ask for a touch less dressing next time. Dessert: Amazing! The tiramisu and cannoli were both incredible. The tiramisu was one of the better ones I've had (I AM from Atlanta, so take that with a grain of salt if you're from the NE and go to Italian restaurants often). The cannoli was good, the ricotta was creamy but not runny. It's very rich, but very flavorful. Drinks: We got aperol sprtiz, red sangria, and cappuccinos. All were pretty good. The cappuccino wasn't out of this world, but it's a nice touch post dessert. Service: The service was great. The staff was very friendly. They helped explain a couple of items and were attentive enough but not overbearing.

Their motto is "Closest thing to Mamma's Cooking" and all I can say is "Wish my Momma cooked half as good". This restaurant has been around for 39 years!!!! That should tell you something right there. In Boston or anywhere within a few hours drive it a quick flight? Do yourself a favor and boom a reservation at Mario's. Save the money it would cost to go to Italy and experience what I would consider the absolute best Italian dining experience! Mario's does feel like you walked into your grandma's kitchen. The family that runs it are lovely and will take amazing care of you. As you will see from my pictures we tasted quite a few dishes and none disappointed. Fresh, delicious and absolutely amazing!!! And don't forget, you have a separate stomach reserved for dessert, so put it to good use!!!!! We will be back in a couple of weeks!