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    Mario's Restaurant

    4.5 (87 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    MARIO'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ceasar salad with plenty of Parmesan
    Ed B.

    The food and service speak for itself. The outside can be deceptive. Needs a little TLC. Veal Francaise and spaghetti were shared along with generous Caesar salad. All ingredients fresh and tasty. Bought an Italian sub for later and it was delicious.

    Shrimp Scampi
    Emma R.

    Really enjoyed eating here during my business travels. A fresh, home cooked meal made by a very sweet family! Everything had great flavor and was delicious. The buttery sauce of the Shrimp Scampi was excellent. Will remember this place during future travels!

    One of the few restaurants in Forest City open on Sunday
    Jon L.

    Tutto Benne! Every now & then you discover a truly exceptional restaurant, today I found one! It's the Independence Holiday weekend & most every place is closed so I was very happy to find Mario's open. I had the beef lasagna with fried calamari & a dinner salad. My first inkling that something special was happening, the homemade Italian salad dressing, it was excellent! The portions are big, the food quality is exceptional and the prices are reasonable. My server was Alva, she was very friendly & nice and when I told her how good everything was, her face lit up in a big smile! I met Mario & told him I was going to give him a five star review, he was very pleased. I highly recommend you go out of your way to check this place out! Forest City, you have a gem in your midst! It's bellisimo!

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    10 months ago

    Great food and awesome service with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Love you guys!

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    1 year ago

    Great service, could use more variety in their Sunday buffet. Would like if I could order off a menu.

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    2 years ago

    The sauce was a little sweet for my taste but looked very authentic. Service was pretty slow. The place could use a little modernization.

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    1 year ago

    They have Authentic food. The atmosphere is pleasant and enjoyable. They make you feel welcome with great people and service.

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    2 years ago

    This place is amazing great did wonderful staff. Did is so good and they are true Italian restaurant!

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    2 years ago

    Good food done right, Alba"s attentive service is well worth the wait, have a glass of wine and enjoy a salad.

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    3 years ago

    That's was the best service and food I would recommend this place for everyone... my best first date

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    3 years ago

    Absolute best Italian place I have been to. Ribeye steak medium rare, beef lasagna on the side, and a Cesar salad. Oh my, thank me later!

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    3 years ago

    Mario's is very worth it the food is always fantastic and the people are so kind to everyone!

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    3 years ago

    Wonderful place to eat. Little hole in the wall. Wonderful people and wonderful atmosphere. One of the Small Town's Finest.

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