Marcello's Cucina Italiana

57031 Ponderosa Rd, Sunriver
(541) 593-8300

Recent Reviews

Elwood B.

Best place in Sunriver for a nice dinner, and a bottle of wine. It won't break your wallet either. Very friendly staff, and awesome food. The minestrone soup is the best around.

Lillian Harn

The carbonara was disappointing in taste. Also, we asked for no protein but it had what looked like chicken. My spaghetti marinara arrived with meat sauce. (We are vegetarian.)Conversely, the servers were caring and willing. And the atmosphere is great.Vegetarian options: Well, there were options but not carried out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheesy Bread

Kristi W

Very romantic spot and amazing food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wendy Harrison

$200 of disappointing food for a birthday dinner. Our waiter was in dire need of a shower and deodorant. Our $50 steak was inexplicably spicy burning both of our mouths to the point of not being able to taste anything after one bite. Shocking since requested no seasoning. Snarky unempathetic service from the waiter when requested that steaks be remade. Other dishes were mediocre. Not offered complimentary dessert for birthday despite noting at reservation and when arriving at restaurant. Would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Stephanie Szewc

The food is so good. Definitely worth

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Snickers Ice Cream Pie, House Bread, Cheesy Bread

irene schuermann

Super nice atmosphere by the fireplace. My scallops were delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Levi Patterson

Our family of 5 made a reservation for 5pm for Dinner on a Sunday night. We had a lovely table and everyone was super friendly. However, our service was very slow and it took 2.5 hrs for us to eat. The slow service is not a relfection of the servers as they were very friendly, but it appeared to us they were understaffed. It took 90 minutes for us get our dinner and when we did get food we werr very underwhelemed at the quality of food for the steep pricetag. I would not recommend this place for a nice dinner. We have heard good things about the bar area, but as we had our kids with us we did not get to have that experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Amy Brooks

We had a great night here! We enjoyed the specials (crab risotto and rib eye) as well as some regular menu items, all of which were great. The flavor profiles are unique and much more Italy than Olive Garden. Our server was fantastic, informative, and quick. The atmosphere is dark and romantic, flickering electric candles and all! The sleeper favorite menu item was the orange Italian cream soda! ?Kid-friendliness: Would not bring children.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jessica Henderson

Excellent. I had the pesto eggplant for an appetizer and the linguini and clams for dinner. I’m an eggplant fanatic, add they nailed it. The linguini was cooked perfectly. The sauce was great. The house bread was served with olive oil and basalmic, just like it should be. There were multiple people taking care of us, and our waitress was exceptionally helpful. The decor is kind of old Italian with a romantic vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen C H.

Just had the happy hour dinner and it was quite good. The cheesy bread is to die for. House red is smooth with a good finish. Wife had the cheese ravioli as did I but I had it with white sauce while hers was with Marinara sauce. Both excellent. Cory, our server was prompt and friendly. We are locals and have eaten here many times with excellent results. We appreciate how picky folks are about Italian cuisine so order what you like. We have never experienced the poor service some people reviewed so not sure about that part.

Hummiebubs

Excellent entrees although the scallops contained a bit of sand. Great service and professionalism. Atmosphere is relaxing and definitely not packed to the brim like many of the other restaurants in the area. We thought the antipasto was not the best and the cheesecake was okay, but the entrees were exquisite enough on their own to make up for this. I would dine here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kevin Fedotov

Had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. The food was phenomenal, the service was exceptional, and the drinks were fantastic. Looking forward to returning soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamer Clams, Osso Buco

Michael Case, Jr.

This is the best Italian food in central Oregon, and, they have a bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rich Irish

Loved it! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Linguini Puttanesca

Tara S.

Tried Marcello's twice. The first time the service was fun and friendly and it made up for the average food. Can't say the same about the second visit. Took forever to just get a drink order in and felt like our server kept forgetting us. Meal took forever. With average food that is overpriced (even for Sunriver) just can't recommend this place.

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