What a great night! The food was delicious and the staff was attentive and gracious. We picked this restaurant on a whim off of Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. The bread was amazing, the atmosphere is cozy, and both of our entrees were so tasty. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Tyler.
Delicious food, nice chill, old world vibe. The owner was walking around talking to patrons. Very nice place and we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alfredo, Garlic Bread
Christy Page
We were there for 3 hours almost. Be prepared for an experience more so than food. The food was pretty good. The salads are meager in ingredients. The chicken masala is too sweet. The fried shrimp is excellent. The waiter was very kind, attentive, and friendly in spite of it taking 2 hours to get our food. Again, it is an experience. ;)
Jeff massey
Absolutely loved it. Tried since new foods and was great. Never had Eggplant Parmigiano and wanted it more than anything else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Sabulsky
I had the Roman platter, it was excellent. Loved the fresh bread and garlic olive oil. Outstanding. Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Pat Parker
Awesome place for dinner.And the staff was wonderful . Mike and I are talking about coming back for dinner, we enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
Mandy Martin
TL;DR version: Most wonderful little Italian place in east Texas! We found this place by accident Christmas shopping a few years ago & decided to try it, & SO GLAD WE DID! Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had alone w/ husband on date night, or with our kids whether 20s, teens, toddlers &/or bambinos (I have them ALL, started over @40). Food is to die for, prices are *very* reasonable, w/ friendly service that goes above & beyond. The owners participate, are amazing in every aspect, treat you like family, & genuinely enjoy your enjoyment of their place.They have a live singer Thurs-Sat nights that sings rat pack, big band, a bit of everything, & he’s a great performer & such a sweet guy. There’s a tiny dance for right next to the bar in the main dining room. Christmastime is my personal Favorite, but every day is good day to visit Mario’s. No matter when you go, it’s not just a great place to eat: it’s a dining experience! Since 1977 , Mario’s has managed capture, & blend, everything that is wonderful about authentic New York style Italian dining & friendly, down-home East Texan spirit. It’s SUCH a treasure that I can’t fathom it’ll last forever, so enjoy it while you can! I can’t say enough good things about this place. Obviously, as this turned into a novella ?)Kid-friendliness: On our 1st visit, The owners served us & introduced their visiting family to us as customers, & they sat next to & ate with us while our mutual small children played together! They love babies and small children and will go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
Mario’s is more than a place to get a meal, it’s an experience. Every time we go, we walk out more impressed than the last time. For my money, it’s the best restaurant in Tyler, bar none. Speaking of bars… Mario’s also has a nice little bar in the main dining room, right nest to the (admittedly tiny) dance floor and the live entertainment. Prices are reasonable, service is the perfect blend of personal and professional, and the quality of the food is out of this world. This place is lightning in a bottle. Something this perfect can’t last forever (although Mario’s has been like this for years), so get it while you can.
Good food and atmosphere. Love the live music as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Joanne Sutton
First time at Mario’s as we are traveling….we went to eat good Italian food and wine and were not disappointed. But the restaurant was amazing for its whole dining experience…live singer, photos, friendly and funny waiters….would go every week if we lived
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Italian Cream Cake
What a great night! The food was delicious and the staff was attentive and gracious. We picked this restaurant on a whim off of Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. The bread was amazing, the atmosphere is cozy, and both of our entrees were so tasty. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Tyler.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Milanese, Fried Zucchini
We really loved this place! Awesome food and service! Great salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time experience. I when with my wife. Very good: romantic, serious and happy atmosphere at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice quaint, italian spot for good food and good wine. The bread is ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Garlic Bread, Shrimp Linguine
Delicious food, nice chill, old world vibe. The owner was walking around talking to patrons. Very nice place and we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alfredo, Garlic Bread
We were there for 3 hours almost. Be prepared for an experience more so than food. The food was pretty good. The salads are meager in ingredients. The chicken masala is too sweet. The fried shrimp is excellent. The waiter was very kind, attentive, and friendly in spite of it taking 2 hours to get our food. Again, it is an experience. ;)
Absolutely loved it. Tried since new foods and was great. Never had Eggplant Parmigiano and wanted it more than anything else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the Roman platter, it was excellent. Loved the fresh bread and garlic olive oil. Outstanding. Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Awesome place for dinner.And the staff was wonderful . Mike and I are talking about coming back for dinner, we enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
TL;DR version: Most wonderful little Italian place in east Texas! We found this place by accident Christmas shopping a few years ago & decided to try it, & SO GLAD WE DID! Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had alone w/ husband on date night, or with our kids whether 20s, teens, toddlers &/or bambinos (I have them ALL, started over @40). Food is to die for, prices are *very* reasonable, w/ friendly service that goes above & beyond. The owners participate, are amazing in every aspect, treat you like family, & genuinely enjoy your enjoyment of their place.They have a live singer Thurs-Sat nights that sings rat pack, big band, a bit of everything, & he’s a great performer & such a sweet guy. There’s a tiny dance for right next to the bar in the main dining room. Christmastime is my personal Favorite, but every day is good day to visit Mario’s. No matter when you go, it’s not just a great place to eat: it’s a dining experience! Since 1977 , Mario’s has managed capture, & blend, everything that is wonderful about authentic New York style Italian dining & friendly, down-home East Texan spirit. It’s SUCH a treasure that I can’t fathom it’ll last forever, so enjoy it while you can! I can’t say enough good things about this place. Obviously, as this turned into a novella ?)Kid-friendliness: On our 1st visit, The owners served us & introduced their visiting family to us as customers, & they sat next to & ate with us while our mutual small children played together! They love babies and small children and will go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Cannoli, Chicken Parmigiana, Shrimp Alfredo, Roman Platter, Marinara, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Milanese, Fried Zucchini, Veal Marsala, Italian Cream Cake, Shrimp Linguine
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Mario’s is more than a place to get a meal, it’s an experience. Every time we go, we walk out more impressed than the last time. For my money, it’s the best restaurant in Tyler, bar none. Speaking of bars… Mario’s also has a nice little bar in the main dining room, right nest to the (admittedly tiny) dance floor and the live entertainment. Prices are reasonable, service is the perfect blend of personal and professional, and the quality of the food is out of this world. This place is lightning in a bottle. Something this perfect can’t last forever (although Mario’s has been like this for years), so get it while you can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Bruschetta, Chicken Parmigiana, Roman Platter, Chicken Marsala, Salad, Lasagna, Shrimp Linguine
Food excellent! Service excellent! Place could use a good deep cleaning, had a slight musty smell.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Roman Platter
This is fantastic place, the food is so good and the atmosphere is like dinning in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Alfredo, Salad, Lasagna
Good food and atmosphere. Love the live music as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
First time at Mario’s as we are traveling….we went to eat good Italian food and wine and were not disappointed. But the restaurant was amazing for its whole dining experience…live singer, photos, friendly and funny waiters….would go every week if we lived
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Italian Cream Cake