Guy ad Gals, My rating is low Numero Uno! Soowwee. The waiterss was excellent however, my veal dinner was just not worth the cost, nor flavor was just ok, the few pices of persuto little overcooked and some pasta. Bread was good and my salata just shake it up little more ingrediantes. Make it Avanti. read more

The lemon chicken is absolutely fantastic! We also ordered the calamari combo which was very good! The grilled calamari was especially yummy. Its great to have such a good italian restaurant in the neighborhood! read more

Mario's Table is just what the restaurant name says: you feel like you've walked into Mario's home and sat down at his kitchen table. In a neighborhood of touristy restaurants, this is a place for those who live in the Gold Coast: you'll probably see someone from the building where you live sitting at the next table. The food is consistently excellent, and includes the standards like spaghetti and meatballs and the not-so-standards like white pizza. The service is always warm and friendly, probably because Mario is there virtually every night, greeting you and checking to see if you are happy with your meal. There are half orders on some menu items which is a nice option when you're not too hungry. The wine list is excellent and affordable. read more

This restaurant is fantastic and worth the trip!!! We stumbled upon it while staying at the hotel down the road. My boyfriend is from Chicago and we are here often frequenting the more popular restaurants however this was a nice change. The food is amazing!! I am gluten free and this place was the best gluten free Italian meal I have ever had. We will definitely be back when we are in town again. read more

Although we live right around the corner, we will most definitely not be coming back to this restaurant after our unpleasant experience last night. As a special treat, we brought our kids in for dinner last night to celebrate my son's last day of preschool. Despite the fact that the restaurant touts itself as a neighborhood family friendly restaurant, Mario made it abundantly clear to us that our kids were not welcome. As is typical for small children, my 10-month old daughter (who is still learning how to feed herself) dropped some of her food on the floor, and my 2.5 year old son started to get squirmy towards the end of the meal. So, naturally, we asked for the check, left a very generous tip, and had our food boxed up so that we wouldn't disrupt other patrons in the restaurant. Although we were clearly in the process of trying to make an exit, Mario came over and literally scolded us for bringing our kids. When he looked down and saw that my 10-month old daughter had dropped food on the floor (heaven forbid!), his exact words were "We can't have this. This isn't Chuckie Cheese. I have to have my staff clean this up now". My husband told him not to worry, we most certainly would not be coming back. Nor will any of our friends or families at my son's nearby preschool (Oh yes, Mario, I will be sure to spread the word!) Out of all of our dining experiences at other restaurants in the neighborhood (Pump Room, Carmine's, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's, LuxBar), never before has anyone ever gone out of their way to try and humiliate us the way that Mario did last night, within earshot of the entire restaurant and staff. Truly unprofessional. read more

Everyone in our party of 5 loved their meals. My chicken Marsala's sauce was absolutely incredible. Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options. read more

Sorry to say I was very disappointed with Marios. Not only did I find the food average at best I feel it is far over priced for what you get. I'm amazed to see the high review this place received. With so many good Italian places in this area, I don't see why anyone would choose to go here. Also, it looks and feels like an Olive Garden so maybe that's why I waited so long to try it. I should have trusted my gut with this place. Never again. What a let down. read more

I usually love these kind of places but, I wasn't impressed at all. I got the OVERPRICED spaghetti and meatballs. It was okay but, I've had much better. My sister had the pub burger and it was very..... Wimpy.... It didn't look very good. Overall I given this a two out of five. read more

The service here was top notch. Timely and just the right amount of attentiveness. The food though, was just OK and not worth the size of the bill. The items sounded really good on the menu, but the visual appeal and the taste were letdowns. The salads had a nice variety of items, but were cut in small pieces and piled high on a plate that barely fit the contents, so hard to eat without food spilling out onto the table. And the quality was OK, but nothing great about the taste. The entrees also were OK, but tasted the same as things we could prepare at home with little effort. Overwhelming garlic, too. Atmosphere also was fine, but nothing to return for. read more

Very nice, comfortable neighborhood restaurant. Veal Saltimboca was delicious as was the Veal Piccata. Very warm and welcoming.

The decor is casual but comfortable, and so is the food. I'm traveling on my own and it was a perfect, cozy place for a satisfying solo meal. read more

Nice place, good food, nice owner. He always stops by the tables to personally ask how things are or to thank you for coming in. Not too casual, not too formal. I like it there. read more

I can't say enough great things about Mario's Table. It is so consistently good! The food, the ambiance, the staff are all exceptional. Mario has really created such a warm, friendly environment, you do feel like you're part of the family. And Drew! What can I say about Drew other than AMAZING!!! Thank you, Mario and team, for creating our little neighborhood haven. P.S. - Don't leave without trying the tiramisu and apple pie!!! read more

We stayed at the Public hotel and I checked Yelp beforehand to find a good place for Friday night dinner and the reviews for Marios were very good, so that's where we went, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It had kind of a neighborhood feel, good ambience, reasonable prices, great service and a wonderful colorful full-wall mural. I had the best Margarita pizza ever and my husband enjoyed his pasta. We will definitely go back. read more

A friend and I was in chicago to visit for the first time and was looking for a nice place for dinner. We came across this restaurant that was walking distance from our hotel. As soon as we walked in, we was immediately greeted by all the employees and taken to our seat. We ordered drinks, in which I couldn't decide exactly what I wanted, so the waitress and bartender worked together to ensure I had a drink I liked and not just drank because I was paying for it. *extra stars for them because I am super picky!* We ordered the jambalaya tortellini and it was by far the most amazing pasta i have ever had!! It was also more than enough for 2 people to share. Lastly as we was getting ready to leave, there was a party sitting behind us that was leaving first. One gentleman stopped to introduce himself and see how we enjoyed our dinner. He ended up being the owner, mario! Such a wonderful exper3oence and will definitely be back if ever in chicago again! read more

We were short on time, ordered a pesto pizza-delicious, nice wine and beer selection as well. Service was outstanding!

I've been here one time before they changed over to the "Mario's Table" name, and both times the food was excellent. Portions are good, and the price is right. They have a big menu - various options under the Vegetarian, Pasta, Chicken, Veal, etc sections. Good place for a weeknight dinner - usually not too busy. Mario, the owner, greeted our table as soon as we sat down. He's very friendly and wants to make sure you enjoy your dinner experience. read more

Chicago has a bunch of really great Italian restaurants, this needs to be added to the list. Tucked away from the hustle of the Gold Coast and catering to the locals, Mario is dedicated to high quality food that tastes like a proud grandmother would be stirring up in the kitchen. I came here on a Friday night with friends and was pleasantly surprised and pleased to see how busy the restaurant was. Luckily we had reservations so we had no problems being seated. Despite the crowds and amount of food being put out, the service was spectacular and the food was amazing! Highlights of the night: Veal piccata, calamari appetizer two way (grilled and fried), toasted ravioli, and tortellini jambalaya. I cannot wait to come back! Plus, I love that I feel like I can come back any night of the week for a solid dinner because the prices are so good or I can come back with a group. Really completes what the Gold Coast is missing: neighborhood restaurants with high quality food! read more

Absolutely delicious! A real hidden gem. A must try for authentic and amazing Italian food. Try the meatball salad and the lasagna!

I'm a little confused from all of the good reviews. I'm not sure where to begin. I don't typically write bad reviews on places especially since there was a gentleman going around to see how we enjoyed our meal. However, I think if the owner read this review they could really use the advice. This place is in such a great location and its a shame that the food is not good. A friend of mine used to live in the connected building and always voted against us going there, now I know why. My group came in last week and we got a couple salads, 5 entrees and a dessert. I felt like I was at a chain restaurant from all of the diced mealy pale unripened tomatoes that topped almost every dish. I will say that the bowtie pasta with the peas in the cream sauce was the only edible dish. There was probably enough pasta in the entree to feed a 3 year old. Not nearly enough to feed an adult, and definitely shouldn't be priced as $21 dollars in my opinion. The presentation of the shrimp scampi was so unappealing that not a single person reached for it or touched it for 5 minutes. The shrimp tasted frozen, then was butterflied and served with a huge hunk of roasted garlic on top, completely separated from the noodles. It was purposely and lazily covered in so much garlic to hide the mediocrity. There was barely a fist full of angel hair to compliment the shrimp. Usually spaghetti and meatballs are considered a safe dish to get anywhere, but not here. The meatballs tasted precooked and frozen, thrown into canned tomatoes & put on top of a small bed of pasta. Not grade A at all, and anyone who knows what artificial meatballs taste like, this is spot on. They were actually so bad I couldn't finish one. Not even worth going into the Linguini and clams or the salmon, should have known better. Bottom line, this place was extremely overpriced and appeared as there was a shortage of food in the kitchen. I recommend topo gigio a few blocks away. Way better authentic italian food and possibly even cheaper. We will never return back unfortunately. read more

I made a reservation for this restaurant last night for a large party. We ended up having more people than what I reserved for, and Mario was incredibly accommodating, especially since it was super busy! He moved us to a more comfortable table, got us set up with some delicious appetizers, and made sure we were all set with the essentials (booze). The restaurant had a very homey feel, and we all had a great time! read more

Mario's table has excellent food. I ordered the chicken parmesan and my boyfriend got a veggie pasta off the vegetarian menu. The portions were very large and service is pretty fast. We went on a Friday night and the place was packed. Luckily, I had made a reservation. Be prepared, the place is very cramped and loud. I literally had to move the table to get in an out of my seat and not knock into the person next to me. The squeeze in every last table in this place. I think I would do take out from here next time. read more

Food is good but the ambiance and friendly staff are what make this place work. It's a " Cheers " kind of place. The owner Mario comes around and visits every table. You will feel loved here. read more

Very family friendly Italian restaurant! We went for the first time last night and brought our one year old. They were so welcoming and had such a great menu. We had the New York strip and it was fabulous. I would definitely come back again. read more

Awesome service... They keeped my drinks full at all the time... The food was great and what you would expect from a neighborhood favorite loved by the locals read more

Excellent! I live right around the corner and this was my first time here. The service was great and the food was excellent. Portions are pretty big and prices very reasonable. Definitely seems like a locals secret because it's a little off the beaten path. Mario came to our table and introduced himself, which was really cool! We'll definitely be returning! read more

Every time my fiancé and I come to marios table, we get great food, amazing service and a great experience. This restaurant won't disappoint you! read more

I went her for dinner on a Thursday night with 12 of my closest girlfriends to kick off our annual girls weekend. We had people from across the country and all over the world, many of whom had never been to Chicago before. Due to our large party size, I made a reservation. We were seated immediately at a long table near the open windows, so it was perfect. I ordered the cheese ravioli with vodka sauce and we ordered some bottles of montepulciano to share. My ravioli was amazing and a decent sized portion...not so much that I felt overly full, but not teeny tiny like you get at some Italian restaurants in the city. You know the ones, where you pay $18 for 5 ravioli...what am I? A rich toddler? Give me some food! One of the ladies is Italian American and she could not stop raving about the authenticity of the meatballs. The real star of the show was Mario himself though....he came out and greeted us, thanked me personally for making the reservation, asked us where we were from, how we met, etc, took a picture with our group, and when all was said and done, he sent out complimentary limoncello shots for all of us. It was the most perfect way to kick off our weekend and welcome everyone to Chicago. I will definitely be returning! read more

Reliably good food, drinks, portions, and service. Thank you.

In a word, it's almost like: home. Not fancy, but a place to nestle in for what tastes like a home-cooked meal. I've been to several other, better-known Italian restaurants in Chicago lately, and, truly, Mario's flavors are the best. The Gold Coast location is very convenient for guests of the Public Hotel and Indigo Hotel. Both are just a block away. I'm hoping Mario's can add outdoor seating this summer! read more

Great neighborhood Italian restaurant. I love their pizzas and calamari. It can get loud on Tuesday nights due to the ongoing wine promotion. read more

Mario's is truly something special! The food is absolutely amazing (I recommend the caprese salad and any of the flat breads are delicious)... Every time I go back I try something new and love the food more and more! What really makes Mario's stand out from the rest though, is the ambiance and the wonderful people there. I am not from Chicago and this is really a place I can go to feel at home. The ambiance is warm and inviting and Mario himself greets every single patron with a smile on his face. The bar tenders and wait staff are friendly and awesome as well! This will always be one of my favorite spots in Chicago. What a gem! read more

Food was ok, but not great. Did not seem like everything was "straight from scratch". Ceaser seemed to have bottled dressing, I would not recommend. But Good atmosphere, and it was wonderful that Mario, the owner, visits all the tables. read more

We had a reservation for a table of 8 on Saturday night. Tho the restaurant was very busy they sat our group right away. The waitstaff was very attentive on a busy night. And Mario also stopped by to chat with our table. Our large group tried almost everything on the specials daily menu. All of the items were very flavorful and tasty. Everyone in our group indicated they would return for a meal at Mario's table. Can't wait! read more

My husband and I were staying accross the street at Hotel Indigo and saw the menu for Marios in our room. Reviews on-line were promising and we were able to snag a last minute Saturday night reservation. We arrived about 15 minutes ahead of schuedule - the hostess was pleasant and we were seated within about 10 minutes. That's about as good as it got. A busboy brought bread and water (sounds a bit like punishment!) after about 5 minutes. He just said "how are you guys' in a rushed, disinterested way and dropped the basket on the table. We were seated right up against the hostess stand. After another 10 - 15 minutes no waiter had shown up. The menus were clearly still on the table, so the hostess should have noticed this. I was able to catch her eye and she did go retrieve the waiter. This guy was below "low-key". Took our order, but with no real concern or personality. We ordered half portions of linguine with clam sauce and shrimp / lobster ravioli. The food was good but not amazing. The half order was just four small-ish ravioli. Never heard back from the waiter until we flagged him down for the bill. Needless to say we were disappointed. The atmosphere was nice, like an old supper club, but super noisy. I doubt that we'd return. read more

Decided to order out from Marios tonight and had a pizza, speghetti and meatballs, and antpasto salad. Somehow every item was completely tasteless including the pepperoni (how is that possible!). Won't be going back, bummed because it is so close to my house. read more

Staff was very welcoming and the food was really good. At the end they seemed to hurry us out, and we were in and out in an hour tops. Didn't ask us if we wanted any more wine or drinks and didn't refill waters without us asking. Fun experience and great location but service could be more attentive. read more

This is a great Chicago restaurant. It's not for tourists or out of towners, it's local and with that in mind, I give it 5 stars. I wouldn't compare the food to the finest italian places in Chicago, just like I couldn't compare the prices, or location. The restaurant is tucked into a quaint corner, near Rush, but far enough away to get that neighborhood feel. We started with a small Margharita pizza and fried Calamari. They have a very respectable Vegan menu, of which I ordered the Portobella mushroom entre. The wine list is nice and the owner, Mario, stopped by to say hello and welcome us. My young daugher has a simple palate, so Mario made a special dish just for her. Ambiance is pure Chicago. This is a nice casual Italain restaurant that one could visit every week. read more

Was staying at Public Chicago Hotel and walked the couple of blocks to Mario's. Even though it was a Saturday night we were promptly seated by a very friendly hostess. We have pizza and salads. Would love to return when we visit Chicago again. Seemed like a great, unassuming neighborhood place with authentic Italian food. Mario checked on us during the evening. read more

Awesome time, family owned Italian + menu. Friendly, happenin', drinks at the bar and a great relaxing awesome meal! Perfect!