On the recommendation of some friends whose restaurant suggestions have never let us down, my wife and I made reservations for a Friday evening dinner. Located in a beautifully repurposed home in downtown Covington, this charming spot exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly shown to our table in one of the restaurant's small but thoughtfully decorated dining rooms. We started with the house-made whipped ricotta at our server's suggestion. Lightly topped with rosemary honey and served with grilled ciabatta, it was absolutely delicious. For our entrées, my wife ordered the Chicken Molli while I chose the Pork Cheek Marsala. Both dishes were phenomenal. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, so I guess we'll just have to return, which I'm sure won't disappoint my wife in the slightest. When we received the bill we were both surprised because we had expected it to be significantly higher than it was based on the service and quality of the food. The attentive staff, inviting atmosphere, and excellent food all help make this place stand out. We're already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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My wife and I had an Anniversary dinner at Marcello's Restaurant and Wine Bar in Covington and enjoyed it very much. Marcello's has an upscale, yet very comfortable, persona and excellent service that combined for an elegant dining experience. Before dinner cocktails were refreshing and we then enjoyed Caesar salad and tomato basil soup before our main courses of chicken parmigiana and chicken molli, both of which were tasty in a traditional way. A tasty cannoli followed up. My wife enjoyed a Pinot Grigio with dinner, and I a very full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, which was the chef's evening's special recommendation. Marcello's has our recommendation for a special night out. read more

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We reserved a table for our anniversary, when we arrived we were promptly seated at a table already set for 2. The atmosphere here is cozy, and romantic, although rather loud when there are even just several tables filled. The service was great throughout our meal. The food was excellent, we started with craft cocktails and wine, and for an app we had the whipped ricotta - yum! For our entrees we went with the braised beef short rib with saffron risotto, and he had the duck cheek. Then ended with a cannoli and house made tiramisu. Everything was well done and delightful! Highly recommend for your next date night! read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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The best Italian on the Northshore, period! The food here is consistently amazing. Everything on the menu is delicious, the wait staff are always gracious and helpful and they have a nice wine selection. My personal favorite is the lasagna and the beef short rib, both one of the best I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. The lasagna is simply incredible and I'm fairly picky about how I like it. It's a perfect balance of fresh pasta, red sauce, meat and cheese, then perfectly baked. The food is a perfect balance between elegant and well presented but not overly pretentious, genuinely well done Italian food . Generally how I feel about the place overall, you don't have to get overly dressed up as cocktail attire or similar is the norm. Reservations at least a week out or more are advised as they usually don't have many options last minute or if you walk in. read more

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This was my first time back to marcello's in a couple of years. My first time there, my impression was "fine dining priced with okay food". I ordered the short ribs and felt it was tender... but dried out. So I hadn't gone back. Well I met friends for a "supper club" we created and my opinion was completely changed. I would give them 5/5 stars now. The best part of the night was great service lead by Ms. Sydney. She understood the menu, gave recommendations and clear explanations of how items were prepared, and was quick with a joke! I literally almost spit my water out laughing at one point!!! The wine selection was amazing and paired well with the entrees ordered. I have to give a disclaimer that, at our table was the person that distributed the liquor.... So he knew what bottles were the ones we had to have with our meals. The mixed drinks were great too. I had an espresso martini, but also tasted my friends's sazeracs and old fashions. All were great! I was pleasantly surprised when the bill came as we ordered several appetizers, drinks, bottles of wine, and dessert! My bill was way less than I anticipated given the amount that we ordered! I'd def come back and I'd probably request being put In Sydney's section! read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

This place was great!! We loved the moody ambiance of this place. We were 12 people, and they were very accommodating and quick for our party. To start, they brought out complimentary bread. We then ordered the calamari, meatballs, brussel sprouts, and antipasto board. All the appetizers were great, but the brussel sprouts were a hit all around! The balsamic glaze on them was fantastic!! May be the best ones I've ever had! I also got the corn and crab bisque which was good but could have had more seasoning. For my main entree, I got the linguine tritone. The seafood and the sauce was perfect!! Lastly, we got the tiramisu and cheesecake. The tiramisu was to die for! I can't wait to be back to try more! read more

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Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. The dining rooms are warm and comfortable. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our food was perfectly prepared read more

This place is a gem in the heart of Covington. Sometimes can be hard to get a table on weekends, so reservations are recommended. The service is always great and the atmosphere is casual and comfy. The pork cheek Marsala, chicken parm, and short ribs are my go to entrees. I have tried all of the apps and they seriously good. I hade a soup last night that was like a mushroom cream soup and it was fantastic. Give this place a try. read more

We use to go all the time they had a great happy hour 1/2 off glass of wine and appetizers 1/2 off! But unfortunately those days are gone. We would order appetizers and wine and dinner. Everything we have had is great!! I recommend the meat and cheese board to start and tritone For dinner. read more

I've been here before and it was pretty good then I was very disappointed with my veal dish tonight not only that the tomato sauce had very little flavor and no seasoning. Unfortunately the cheesecake was a letdown. Also they have very good service and it's a beautiful little place I just hope they improve their food. read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Veal bolli - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Extremely OK.... Tritone dish was uneventful, no crab , no mushrooms, and a very small portion, all for 36 dollars. The meatball appetizer was very good. Caesar salads were meh. All said , appetizers, salads, entrees, drinks , and a moderately priced bottle of wine almost $420 ( party of 4) High end steak house prices. Service was OK. When full the restaurant is very noisy. read more

Went for the first time last night. For several months I read all the reviews I could, and had my eyes set on going one day, My excitement turned into disappointment. The service was "meh", demeanor was nice but not engaging and hard to hear. The atmosphere was cozy and quiet so we were able to carry on conversation. The food was not that great. Nothing was memorable and pretty bland. The antipasti board was okay and enjoyable. My entree was the fillet special. The cook of the meat was good but the mash potatoes were instant. Not a fan. For dessert we shared the cheese cake which was not great, more like cheap store bought. The dessert drinks were good. I had the brown sugar espresso martini. The place overall wasn't bad, but I think there are better Italian restaurants in the area that I'd rather go to. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this amazing little place in downtown Covington! Amazing wine and the espresso martini was delightful! Everything was fantastic: the service, ambiance, FOOD!!! I ordered the lasagna and it was exquisite!! Highly recommend this gem in downtown Covington! We came here after our trip to Italy and were not disappointed! read more

Food came out in due time, hot and delicious. It was excellent experience with a superb service!

Classy little place with the most interesting twist. They don't have a wine list. You order your food, then you go to the "wine wall" and peruse the racks until you find what you want. Very fun. Price tags are on the bottles, so no surprises.. They will also help you if you need it. Good food and service. We'll go back again for a special occasion. read more

Great food, professional wait staff. I love the lasagna. They also have a huge wine selection.

Food was great!! Tiffany was a great waitress and made our experience a blast. Loved how we could pick our bottle of wine from the wall.

Delish but a bit pricey. Wonderful ambiance inside and out. All people on staff are very attentive and kind. It's a very relaxed but upscale environment to hang out in and have a long meal and chat over wine and appetizers and of course dinner. I certainly recommend. read more

Last night was out first time at Marcellos in that normally we would go to Del Porto's. In many ways the experience at Marcello's was just as good and perhaps in some ways even a bit more pleasant. As a couple, the noise level is such that it is easy to talk with each other, and the background music is very nice. The bottles of wine is quite unique in that you literally visit the wine rack and select your wine from a pretty wide selection. The Italian wines selection tends to be more at the higher price range for the selection they carry, but overall it is a broad range. The monthly specials are a good selection, and the standard menu was very good. Our server was knowledgeable and paced our orders well. The fried brussell sprouts were an excellent starter. One of us enjoyed the homemade Mama's lasagna which was very nice. We also ordered the seafood fettucine special which was also very nice. The fettucine itself did not taste homemade which was a bit of a disappointment, but the sauce and the assortment of seafood was very good. Although homemade pasta makes such a huge difference in terms of absorbing the sauce. We would certainly go back given the ambience, the service, and the food. read more

What a wonderful hidden gem! Had a girls' Christmas dinner here last night and couldn't have asked for a better place to dine. Reservations were very easy to make, as we only had 4 in our party. The ambiance was PERFECT down to the lighting, music, and quaintness of this establishment. Our server Austin was a doll, the food was DIVINE, and the experience was unmatched. Thank you, Marcello's! read more

Service was good, atmosphere was nice but the price and quantity of food not worth it. Chicken parm patty was almost void of chicken, lasagna had very little meat. Pricy and not worth it read more

Wow! My first experience in Covington has been fantastic!! At Marcello's I ordered the shrimp arrabbiata. Perfect level of spice and flavor! This was fantastic! If you are in Covington, you must check out Marcellos read more

We loved Marcello's! The service was great, and the food came out quickly. Each dish was delicious. I loved the linguine tritone, and my husband ate his entire dish of Pork Cheek Marsala along with the leftovers of my pasta because they were both so tasty. Also, the tiramisu was unreal! Perfect ending to the meal. read more

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A truly special dining experience: admittedly we've always loved the feel of this restaurant and have always had good meals, but this week's dinner was exceptional. Can't say enough about Chris, our server; he was very attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and downright likeable. We sat at a 2-person high top that gave the feel of a private dining room. I selected a wonderful moderately priced Valpolicella Ripasso, which Chris lightly chilled. He and his kitchen staff were very attentive to my wife's dietary limitations and prepared beautifully seared sea scallops over sautéed spinach for her. I ordered the fish of the day, initially announced as triple tail but changed to tuna after they were sold out of triple tail. I love both, so not to worry. My tuna was cooked perfectly rare, served with a delicious lemon caper mushroom sauce and especially flavorful asparagus. We began with a Caprese salad, which was an ideal first course. Tab was around $150 before tip, an excellent value meal and a whole lot of fun besides. read more

Wonderful meal. We started out with a wonderful calamari appetizer and bread which was delicious. I had a seafood pasta with crab, lobster and shrimp that was outstanding. My wife had the chicken parmigiana which was wonderful. Great happy hour of half off wine by the glass and half off appetizers until 6:00. I definitely will be back. read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Found this gem thru Yelp!! Great start with Italian margarita and hubby had house cab. Started with calamari with a red and a aioli sauce. Very good. The we split a Mista salad Hubby got pork cheek with polenta and he Loved the meal! I got the eggplant parm which was very good and 3 large slices of eggplant brought some home for next day! Daniel our waiter was wonderful and Amanda was great! Lovethis restaurant read more

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J JTwo visits...great wine selection, wife and I tried four different entrees, more than satisfied. Bringing sister-in-law here this week for her birthday. I highly recommend this high class restaurant!Italian Comfort Food Braised Short Rib. N read more

We really enjoyed Marcelo! I am allergic to gluten/wheat, and their gf pasta was delicious. They even asked to specify whether it was just a gluten allergy or celiacs to let the chef know. There is also an option for zucchini noodles. read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Delicious gluten free pasta!! - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

We had reservations... ordered drinks appetizers, everyone ordered entrées, more drinks, and dessert. We had signed our checks and we're just getting ready to leave when the waitress came over and informed us that we need to leave. Someone was waiting on our table .....in my 30 years dining in the Mandeville/ Covington area I have never been treated so rudely it's not like we had homesteaded at the table considering what we had ordered and the amount the check ended up being almost $275 for three people. I should've picked the check back up and scratched out the tip after being treated the way we were but I didn't. I'm not gonna go back to this place and I'm going to tell everyone I know how I was treated including my 3600 friends on Facebook. read more

We absolutely love Marcellos!! Our first time here was when they were Macs on Boston. We were saddened when they closed down, but even more impressed with the reopening and new menu with Marcello's. We absolutely love the Braised Beef Short Rib with Risotto. The Veal Parmesan is another favorite. We also really enjoyed the seafood pasta. The service is always suburb, and worth the hour drive to eat here. Nothing bad to say about this place, it is a must do experience read more

I had the Linguini Tritone and hubby had the Meatballs and Spaghetti. Delicious! Service was great. Great date night place.

Walked in without a reservation. No problem at all. Had a good table and attentive waiter. I had the lasagna. It is probably the best I ever had. It was awesome. Prices were reasonable as well. read more

Food was amazing!!!! Had the beef cheeks, hubby had veal Palermo, both were very tasty. Our appetizers were the meatballs, fried eggplant sticks, and eggplant stack , all were so delicious !! read more

Amazing! Bread was outstanding. Drinks are sized generously. Ambiance is very good. Service was awesome. Try it!!! read more

Yes, I like this restaurant. My husband and I shared the most delicious shrimp dish. It was so tasty. It was shrimp and artichoke. I will be back there again for that delicious dish. My husband really liked it too. Nice service and nice atmosphere very pleasant waiter and knowledge. read more

Everything was wonderful from start to finish! We started out with calamari and ended with tiramisu. The wife got the trio seafood pasta and she ate every bite (she never does that) and I got the pork cheek Marsala(the sauce was amazing and pork was very tender) I highly recommend. We actually arrived almost an hour early for our reservation and they seated us without hesitation. I hope this place makes it cause I wanna try everything on the menu.... read more

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Food, service, wine were all A+. We went about a month ago and had a great experience. The happy hour is pretty awesome too! 1/2 off appetizers before 6 I believe? We got there like 15 minutes before happy hour ended and our waitress was kind enough to take our starter order so we could get the deal. read more

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Dinner Menu - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Unique prep, nice place but no masks. Food was good but not truly Italian. Wines seem to take precedence over food. I am going to try it again some time. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere! Our dinner companions were the owners of a famous Italian restaurant for many years and they took us there! Recommendation enough and didn't disappoint! read more

Holy cow is about all I can say (Holy Cow and Holy Pig actually). Spent my wife's Birthday dinner here tonight as a first time visitor and we were both so impressed with the service and quality of food. Our waitress found the wine we were looking for (a valpolicella) which they thought was gone but they found one more bottle! We started with the meatball appetizer with broccoli- might sound a little strange but it was delicious! We both chose Italian comfort food - braised short rib with risotto and Pork cheek Marsala with Parmesan polenta. That's the Holy cow/pig part. It was simply delicious - and amazing at the same time. Great waitstaff - amazing food and great ambiance in Old-town Covington LA. Don't miss this place!!! read more