We came here as a group of four--three vegetarians and myself, eating gluten free--and overall had a really positive experience. Marzano clearly puts intention behind what they do, drawing inspiration from traditional Neapolitan techniques and a focus on high-quality, simple ingredients, and that care shows up on the menu. From an accessibility standpoint, this was one of the easier Italian meals I've had while eating GF. Gluten-free options were clearly labeled, including modification notes, which made ordering straightforward. Nearly all pizzas and pastas could be made gluten free, aside from specialty pastas like the gnocchi and lasagna. They also had a gluten-free focaccia available as an appetizer, which had an excellent texture. The appetizers were a standout. We shared the gnocchi and burrata and both were delicious. Pizza got great feedback from the table overall, though a couple slices were slightly undercooked in the center and flopped when picked up. I ordered the sirloin, which was okay, though not my favorite part of the meal. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and thoughtful, offering a soup sample to our 90-year-old guest who was unsure about the daily option, and kindly helped wrangle us for a group photo during a busy dinner hour, which I really appreciated. The interior is gorgeous--modern, warm, and very well maintained. Even though Marzano opened in 2018, it feels much newer. I debated between a 4 and 5 star review due to my entrée and the pizza texture, but the intention is clearly there, and the overall experience was strong. I'd absolutely come back and would love to try more of the menu next time. read more

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Perfectly executed cocktails and a banger margerita pizza! Very loud and full of energy. Wish I would have been more hungry and tried some other dishes such as the rabbit. Just a touch too much cheese on the pizza,but they were trying to feature fiore di latte...so I wasn't unhappy! read more

Great evening in Nelson! We had an amazing margarita pizza and fun drinks! Atmosphere rivaled some places we ate at in Milan, Italy and we thought the pizza was better here too! Our waitress was attentive and we didn't feel rushed even when they started getting busy! Would definitely return every time we're in Nelson! read more

First let me say the servers are outstanding and they have a great selection of non alcoholic beverages at the bar. That's the good news. The bad news is that if you know anything about Italian food this place is sub par. The pasta sauce is packing and the pizza , for all the money they spent on an oven and training people, is like cardboard. If you want good pizza go to Beautie's which (s about a close to NY pizza you will get in Nelson. If you like Greek style I would suggest Leo's. If someone would open up a competing Italian place they could steal the market. However I have had a good breakfast there.. read more

Holy cow, amazing!! The restaurant has awesome ambience, you feel like you are in a big city! The food was to die for, soooo good. I highly recommend Marzanos! read more

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Holy mamma!! I'm so freakin impressed with this place! Great service and a lovely menu with reasonable pricing. The gnocchi were incredible! Best ones ever in a North American restaurant. Seriously! I'm Italian and these were on-par with my Nonna's and ones I had in Tuscany. MAMMA MIA!!! My dinner partner had spaghetti in a marinara sauce with meatballs. I was lucky to have a taste and AGAIN!! Incredibly tender meatballs and delicious sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Dessert was a raspberry pancotta that was incredible! I loved Nelson but even if I didn't, I'd come back to eat at this restaurant! MAGICAL!! read more

The food was exceptional and the service was very good. Definitely recommended for a visit. The homemade pasta was excellent and the sauce was inspired read more

Went there for the first time on Friday night. Ordered the squid and hamburger. Squid was grilled and some of the best I have ever had. Normally in Canada, squid or calamari is breaded and deep fried. The squid at Mariano's was so tender and flavorful. the burger was large with two smashed patties that had a good crust on it. it also had a lot of good spice which I enjoyed. The service was a little slow but overall, great experience and I will definitely go back. read more

Had my birthday dinner here. All of the staff were so kind and friendly. We didn't have a reservation but they sat us outside on their patio. It was a perfect day. The happy hour white riseling was very crisp and refreshing. Also, ordered the Rosé which was very good. The pizza was delicious, we ordered a side of artichoke aioli. Highly recommend. The pasta was served Al dente, but was a little too firm for me so the kitchen was kind enough to remake it. The buttermilk chicken was delicious. Overall the pizza stole the show. So delicious!! Would recommend this place. read more

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I had a business dinner here a few nights ago. I had a real good experience. I started with a cocktail, The Way of Zest. It was terrific. Expertly crafted. Balanced. Bourbon lovers will want to try this. We ordered 3 appetizers: meatballs, polenta sticks, and olives. All were tasty. The meatballs were very soft and moist in a savory tomato sauce. The polenta sticks were crispy and had a great corn flavor, similar taste to corn nuts. Very fun right? And you can't ever go wrong with olives. For an entree I had the crackling chicken. Boneless, crispy skin on chicken breast. We'll executed. Roasted potatoes and grilled baby carrots rounded out the plate. It did sit on a non-descript sauce. This was the only flaw of the plate. My dining partners both ordered pizza and both finished them completely. These are good sized pizzas for one person. I was hoping they would offer a piece to me...but they didn't. This was a great Italian restaurant in a beautiful town. I hope to be back to try the pizza. read more

We had an amazing time dining here at Marzano. The food was very delicious and the service was amazing. Our server Erin was so nice and helpful. The GF pizza crust was so good and the tiramisu was amazing. Definitely would recommend checking out this amazing spot when in Nelson! read more

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Upscale Italian restaurant. Seems popular. Interior is modern and they have a patio. Prices are moderate. Interesting meals as both the fettuccini and the salads had soft boiled eggs. The fettuccine was good but the chicken was battered and you could not substitute for grilled chicken. My fettuccine had a chicken bone in it. The salad was very good. The young male server with the short blondish hair was lacking in the serving graces. He was a little abrupt speaking and did not have a soft touch when serving our wine. He requires more training. We expected a better experience for the price. But still a nice place to eat. Mountain views on the patio tucked on the street on a hill in town. read more

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Any ski trip to Nelson would not be complete without a dinner at Marzano!! The gnocchi sampler was tops..

Let me start by saying I love pancakes. I was pursuing menus on yelp and saw they had an apple buttermilk pancake with mascarpone - sounded delicious. It was not. The pancakes themselves had no taste - I saw apples in the bread, but no spices or buttermilk flavor. The cinnamon mascarpone was the only flavor. I could not even finish them. I was sad. The restaurant itself is beautifully appointed with pale woods, black fixtures and tile/wood floors. I'm sure the other food is good - just don't get the pancakes. read more

Great food, fantastic service and absolutely love going there every year for my birthday!!! Margarita pizza is my fave!! read more

Amazing ambiance and spectacular food. All the food was spot on and well worth it. A must go to and try place. The only negative if I would find one would be the fungi and kale pizza needed acid like a drizzle of reduced balsamic would have sealed the deal, but it was very minor detail compared to the entire fantastic meal! Will go again and again every time I'm in Nelson for sure! read more

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I had the garden salad, pork chop and risotto and my partner had the ling cod, lentils and fried. The salad had a vinaigrette dressing. It was mostly arugula. The pork chop had bone in and was moist. The pork chop was placed on top of the risotto and there were crispy sage leaves and tomato purée on the side and accompanied by squash. The risotto was not quite done and not too flavorful. The ling cod was placed on top of lentils. On the side were crusted fried mushrooms. To sum it up, the flavors in each dish did not complement each other or come together. read more

Fabulous pizzas, the spicy salami had good flavor and excellent crust. The burrata is another favorite. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The booths are comfortable and afford a view of the pizza oven where the wonderful pies are made. read more

6 out of 5...Marinated Olives, Arancini, Wine flight, Tiramisu and the bartender's choice of cocktail was all amazing! Busy restaurant full of laughter and amazing smells. My server was fun and accommodating. Highly recommend people trying this place out. I'm physically angry I live 10 hrs away. Tiramisu and Bartenders Choice of cocktails was so good I didn't have time for a photo. read more

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Delicious cocktail and meal!! There is a real craftsmanship and mastery in this spot.

The food was to die for! And the gnocchi... You have to get the gnocchi. Service was great and the interior is beautiful. read more

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Excellent wood fired pizza Love coming here !! Service is spot on and great beers as well read more

This was incredible. We were so impressed by the food (weren't sure what to expect in Nelson) - beautiful atmosphere too. Don't miss the white negroni, carbonara and the venison ragu! read more

Had a fantastic meal for my husband's birthday. The place was quite busy and our server (shoutout to Finn!) let us know that it might take awhile, which was really appreciated. We ordered the beef carpaccio to start, the chicken al forno pizza, the spaghetti and a side of focaccia. It was all incredibly delicious! Also recommend the wine flight to try several local wines. The decor and ambiance were also impeccable. read more

Marzano - Chicken al Forno pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, house-baked focaccia - Wine Bars Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

They seated us outside and it wasn't terribly busy. Honestly the food was great and the first server was great. Later a Yellowjacket flew into my beer. There were a fair number of them around and no traps visible. I pointed it out to the server. She shrugged and jokingly offered me a strainer before walking off. Keep in mind that this place is not cheap. It felt like a slap in the face. Any other restaurant I've been to in my lifetime would've offered to replace my half beer. I wasn't asking for bonus beer. I wasn't trying to get anything for free. I'm still stunned and angry. I will never go back. read more

The atmosphere was amazing, very crisp and stylish. It was lively and loud which meant we didn't feel bad bringing our newborn who likes to holler a lot. The beef carpaccio was delicious and uniquely nutty, and the pizza had amazing crust. I've never seen a rotating brick fire oven before, but it absolutely made a difference. The yam gnocchi had a great kick and really melted in your mouth. My husband orders a whiskey sour wherever we go for comparison and this one was delicious. We will definitely come back! read more

Marzano - Margerita Pizza with the bubbliest crust! - Wine Bars Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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First time going to Marzano's. Our Valentine's dinner nightService could not have been better! Fast & friendly. First step in you know your going to have a great night! Awesome music! Couldn't help but have a smile on our faces all night. My hubby had the Beef Striplion, he was beyond impressed. I had the duck pizza, crust was perfect. Super happy with my choice. We will most definitely be back for more! read more

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We got the chicken fettuccine and the house burger. The fettuccine was nicely cooked and very saucy but the chicken underneath was on the drier side. Interesting meld of flavours between the pesto sauce and the tomato sauce intended for the chicken. The house burger was fairly juicy and the fries were nicely crisp. The burger patty could use a little more seasoning. read more

Marzano - Chicken fettuccine - Wine Bars Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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PEOPLE WITH DIETARY RESTRICTIONS BEWARE. I ordered a gluten and dairy free pizza tonight and got home and took a bite out of a pizza with both gluten and dairy. My night is now ruined. This is a 5-star restaurant and what I got back was "people make mistakes sometimes". What if this was an anaphylactic allergy? I will not be going back and would recommend not going if you have dietary restrictions who would like to be certain they will be taken seriously. read more

Pizza was amazing and so was the pasta that I had. VERY nice restaurant decor and finishings. We sat right infront of the pizza oven at the bar which was a cool experience. read more

Marzano - Clam lemon pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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For some reason I had high expectations... this is more a 2.5 than a 3.0 stars review. The good service and restaurant settings made me move it up instead of down... Ordered two pizzas: one with tomato base and prosciutto was salty and very dry, one with creamy base and rusted mushrooms was tasty but the edge was burned out... disappointing for a 20$ pizza. They could indeed do better. read more

Found ourselves on a road trip to Nelson BC. The Best Western is attached to this little gem and I must say it was a wonderful surprise. Decor is elegant & stunning in its simplicity. Staff is professional, knowledgeable and exceptional. The food was exquisite. The prosciutto wrapped pork loin was superb as was the Beef Striploin. It was beautifully prepared & aesthetically pleasing. Owner Lea Martin understands this very difficult business. She has done a superb job & with her team will, I am sure, continue to soar! Thanks for the great experience. Deb & Bob Jervis read more

I never knew Italian cuisine could be this creative or exquisite. We had dinner here while spending a few days in Nelson, and I'm so glad we did. My husband and I were both blown away by the quality of the dishes, the portion sizes and the freshness of their ingredients. Truly top notch. I had the Steelhead Trout with Quinoa Balls which was truly one of the best things I've ever eaten. The husband had a pasta dish-I can't remember what it was, but he raved about it. The atmosphere was lovely; the waitress was very attentive and our overall experience was exceptional. I highly recommend dining here to anyone visiting or living in the area who wants out of this world, wonderful cuisine at a fair price in a nice atmosphere. read more

Great food and great service. Our waiter Fin was an absolute delight and an asset to this business.

I love the decor. The service person was delightful. The carpaccio and the olives are lovely appetizers. The Buttermilk Chicken Mini Maccheroni for $26, is buttermilk fried chicken thighs, preserved lemon, tuscan kale, mulato salt, pickled spicy pepper purée,green pea velouté, yellow pea dust, grana padano. That translates to one skinless, boneless chicken thigh (singular,not plural as the description states), cut into 4 small pieces, deep fried and flavourless, served on a bed of green, musihy, flavourless half-sized macaroni, a gummy mess. Rather unpalatable. read more

so happy that friends recommended this place to us! Warm welcome , great service, amazing food. read more

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Unique dishes prepared fresh. We shared the arugula salad with a dollop of Boccachino cheese on top, which was excellent. I had squid pasta with prawns in prawn bisque sauce. Also perfect. My husband had the chicken burger, which was great except the bun was stale. Our dessert was the house tiramisu. It was so good we wanted to lick the dish. read more

We went here on vacation and I loved the ambiance! The waiter was vey attentive and nice. The apps and wine were delicious but the fish was over cooked a bit. read more

If you REALLY don't want to leave the hotel, get a pizza. I had the Saffron Casarecce. It should have been called the Charcoal Casarecce because the squid was completely charred, like the stuff off the bottom of a cast iron pan after you forgot about it for a half hour. I crunched into more than a few pieces of charred something. The casarecce just tasted like noodles with ketchup. The creme fraiche was good but there was nothing else on the plate worth eating it with. The irony is the "Charred Broccolini" side was more like boiled broccoli in pine sol. I'll give a second star for mediocre service and a good pizza. There are much better places to eat in Nelson. read more

We saw raving reviews about this new restaurant and since it was attached to our hotel we decided to give it a try. I am not a huge fan of communal tables but they have them here. We got the fried zucchini, which was good, but a little greasy. We also got the spaghetti and meatballs, chicken pasta, and margharita pizza. The pizza and other dishes come out of two different kitchens so there is no guarantee your dishes will arrive at the same time...ours didn't. It was a good meal, but I am not sure it lived up to the hype. read more