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Marco's Kitchen

4.6 (86 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Rick B.

This was a very nice restaurant with an excellent vibe. Even though it is a simple storefront location, the ambiance and furnishings inside were top notch. Service and staff were spot on over the course of the evening. All the dishes, from appetizers to mains to desserts, were elegantly plated and served. For starters our table of three shared the Chicken Mousse Pate (5 star wonderful pate, and something you don't find everywhere) and the Ricotta Con Latte (their take on bruschetta, and another 5 star offering). For mains one in our party had the Cherry Chicken (a 4 star entrée that could have used a bit more seasoning), another had the Linguine Gaeta (5 star lush), and the last, who was eating lighter, had the House Salad (a 3 star offering that was a bit underwhelming and could have used more balsamic). For sweets we shared the Carrot Cake (4 star delightful) and the Cheesecake (5 star sinful). Libations were very nice ... especially the Klinker Brick 'Old Ghost' Zinfandel, even though overpriced. We had started the evening with cocktails, and they were routinely good; the only offkey was the extra $2.00 charged for having one of them neat ... a sort of cheap move for an otherwise classy place. All in all, this stop made for a very nice dinner event.

Nancy M.

The service was incredible. The food is very original and definitely delicious. The drinks were amazing and the ambiance is very elegant. This place is more for a date! Very romantic setting

Nick P.

This is one of those places that it's best if you make a reservation first before going in spontaneously. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. Service was exceptional. We got seated right away and my server was very attentive. They even gave us a complimentary snack to start off with. -pan seared cinnamon chipotle rubbed diver scallops 4/5 - for $18 quantity could have been more -grilled Spanish octopus 5/5 -pan seared mascovi duck breast 5/5 -pistachio encrusted lamb chops 5/5 - my favorite place to eat lamb. Very flavorful and came out perfect. -dessert sampler consisting of carrot cake, sacher tart, creme brulee, tiramisu, chocolate macaroons, cheesecake, and cannolis 5/5

Rhonda F.

Thank You Thursday goes out to MARCO's KITCHEN!! I love everything about Marco's Kitchen - especially Marco and Nando!!! This adorable storefront bistro is easy to miss. There is no glaring neon - just simple letters on the awning. Classy. Walking in, I was engulfed in charm and coziness. Vintage tile, dark muted colors and eclectic artwork create a sweet little spot for a lovely dinner. Nando, our server came right over and greeted us with a genuine warmth. He was sweet, knowledgeable and offered terrific suggestions. He even brought over Marco the Owner and incredible Chef to say hello. Together they made us feel so welcome. The unique menu offers so much. Our appetizers were layered in flavor. My friends lobster came with asparagus and potatoes. I enjoyed my Mahi & shrimp. The sauce was a combination of coconut, lime and basil. Yum!! Our cocktails and desserts were just as tasty. My friend also tried an Italian wine that she loved. I can't stop thinking about Marco's Kitchen and will definitely return soon!!

Pot de creme
Brian C.

Prices made no sense for the quality level of the food. A couple good items but tons of room for improvement. Service was mixed. Over 12 mins before got any water or menus took us staring them down. Never gave us bread so we asked for it later into our meal and idk why they are ashamed of it. Their bread was one of their best items. He did at the end however ask us if we were celebrating anything and gave us a free dessert for it which was very nice. Octopus was cooked well but bland/ simple. Beans that came with it were pretty good though, like mashed potatoes in a package. Sauce with the escargot perfect, vermouthy gravy. Cous cous in salad was cooked perfect as well. When it came to the main dishes though, they were very disappointing. I got the pistachio crusted lamb chops. The lamb lacked flavor and the pistachios were completely burnt. With that, the asparagus was the most plain i've ever eaten. A sad $46 spent. No salt, seasoning or anything. Potatoes were pretty good. My wife got the duck, which was pretty good but the brown butter pasta with it was very disappointing. Could not taste the brown butter at all and needed salt. Dessert redeemed some of the meal and blew us away. Out of this world passion fruit creme brulee. Super tasty. Also got the coffee pot de creme, which was dense and delicious. And i hate coffee. Wouldn't go back unless they work out their kinks or you just get dessert. Quality of food is not worth the pices they are charging.

Spicy & Smokey hibiscus margarita
Dave S.

After reading the reviews, I came in with high expectations here and sat at the bar for a drink. I quickly decided to have dinner as well. It was my first time visiting. Ordered a spicy and Smokey hibiscus margarita to start and it was a great choice to begin the experience at Marco's. Just the right amount of Smokey flavor paired with spice and it was perfect. I asked if they had a bone in steak but they didn't have an option for me. However, the NY strip and filet mignon were ripe for my picking. I chose the filet and I was not disappointed. The filet came covered in a delicious dressing with fresh veggies and roasted potatoes. The plate was very well presented and delectable in taste profile. I'm not big in desert but I decided to try one and they actually offered me a trio of options to try out. I was highly pleased with them all. The attention to detail with fresh & tantalizing selections available here are second to none. It surpassed my expectations and I can't wait to go back to Marco's as he was also gracious to come out to chat with me for a minute.

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Marianne D.

I've been wanting to try this small intimate restaurant for a very long time and finally went over the weekend. I surprisingly walked away with mixed feelings (damn). Since this place has all five star reviews, my expectations were high. Marco is the head chef along with his husband and mother-in-law in the kitchen. I love that it's a family affair! The restaurant has maybe a dozen tables, if that, and a small bar area. It's nicely decorated in art deco. For the size, I was surprised at the high volume from within the restaurant. It was hard to hear the others at our table. Our party of four sat at the front banquette table by the window. Every time the door opened, we got a blast of cold air. A plastic barrier for the winter would solve that. We loved our server, Zach. He was engaging and provided great service. We brought two bottles of wine and the corkage fee was $25/bottle. The four of us shared three appetizers. The appetizers were fabulous! The black truffle burrata bruschetta was flavorsome with the creamy burrata, salty capers, tomatoes and perfectly grilled bread. I love when I see char on grilled bread. The grilled Spanish octopus was one large tentacle cut into bite-size pieces served along with white beans with lemon & olive oil, garlic and parsley. The octopus was so tender. The final starter we shared was the spicy chorizo stuffed dates. These little bundles burst with flavor in your mouth. Wrapped in bacon, how could you not love them? Not too spicy. Our friends ordered the house salad which they thought was just mediocre and not worth the $12. I also was disappointed with my grilled romaine salad ($15), three leaves topped with bacon, feta, onions and cucumbers in a lemon vinaigrette. I thought the price did not reflect what was on the plate. It had flavor, but the wilted leaves were disappointing. I love grilled romaine salad and this is the first time it wasn't a head or half a head of romaine with a good char. My husband definitely had the winner in the soup & salad category with his Soubise soup. This French cognac & onion soup topped with gruyère and toasted garlic croutons was creamy decadence. Outstanding! Don't pass this up. Next the entrées. The guys ordered the pan seared duck breast with pappardelle. My husband said his was good, but my friend said his was overcooked. The ladies had the asparagus Boursin stuffed beef tenderloin tournedos. I asked mine to be cooked between rare/medium rare. It came out overcooked. Zach heard me say it was overcooked and immediately wanted to correct the entrée striving for perfection. When it was remade, it was absolutely delicious! I'm glad Zach took the dish back even with me protesting he didn't have to. That's a sign of a very good restaurant. We ended the meal sharing the vanilla bean cheesecake, which was creamy sweet deliciousness. Zach also made me a perfectly frothed cappuccino, which was served with a small biscotti. Nice touch! So I have a dilemma with this place. There were things that were creative deliciousness that I loved and then there were disappointments. My friends said that they won't be back. I believe in second chances and I'll be back...if not for a full meal, definitely sitting at the bar sharing appetizers with my husband because each one of those starters we ordered was full of flavor and so delish. You definitely need to make reservations for Marco's Kitchen since it is very intimate. They also do Sunday brunch and a drag brunch (fun!).

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