I've lived in Eugene a good majority of my life. This used to be one of my families staple restaurants. I unfortunately haven't been able to go there for a good 5 to 8 years, and it has changed so much in that time (which I guess is expected), and not in a good way. Let me lay out a scene: My girlfriend, my daughter, and myself walk into the restaurant. We get warmly greeted by a blonde lady, who finds us a table quickly. I honestly wish she was our server. Once we sit down, we get this mono-toned guy as our server, who obviously doesn't want to be there. Throughout our entire meal, we can't get his attention. I sat without a fork for a good 7 minutes. Our food came out cold. And it was just a bad experience. My girlfriend and I both don't like to send food back, so we just sucked it up. I think the part that was most maddening about this entire situation was that we looked around at all of the other servers and they seemed to be happy and cheerful just like the girl who sat us at our table. Why did we get stuck with the grumpy jerk? I will admit it could have been a bad night for the guy, but when you work in customer service, you have to suck it up. Especially when I am spending 20+ dollars a plate. I would give them a second chance though, because of the rest of the staff. We will see if and when that ever happens. read more

Yah ~ Not really a fan. The only thing in my opinion that Mazzi's has going for it is the creamy pesto salad dressing, but I would rather make my own than have to deal with Mazzi's to have it. Heres the thing, while the dining area is super spacious, the overall feel is a little....well.....off. I will say that they gave me my first experience ever of listening to salsa music whilst eating Italian food. Our server was "just not that into us", and I don't know about you, but one thing I love about say, Beppe and Gianni's is all of that fan-freaking-tastic bread. I am a carb slor. So when our server brought out a "basket" that contained 2 (yes you read that right, 2.) rolls that were hard as rocks with those freezing cold, tin wrapped "pats" of butter, I nearly cried. For the prices, I would have happily eaten at the OLIVE GARDEN over this place. Seriously. At least the Olive Garden brings me copious amounts of bread and salad, AND would never serve me COLD fettuccine alfredo. *Sigh* Beppe & Gianni's....I will never betray you again. read more

Couldn't have been more disappointed. Anyone who thinks this food is remotedly decent needs to have their taste buds checked out. I've never had such bad service in my life. My husband and I went for dinner on our anniversary because we heard so many nice things about it. It was all crap. Way too expensive for something that tasted like a frozen entree from costco. I wish I couls give this joint a half star rating, but it doesn't even deserve that. I have to say it again: WORST SERVICE IN MY LIFE. TERRIBLE. FOOD. read more

Mazzis is a phenomenal place. Whether you're coming for a date night, group setting or just alone. The service is impeccable and the food is amazing. Jackson, our server was extremely attentive and very kind. He joked with us while still keeping our meals perfect and our orders exactly how we wanted. Thank you so much Mazzis! Will absolutely be coming back again. read more

Great experience! The husband and I got out for a date night!! No kids, it was lovely fire, flowers and Greg the waiter was amazing! Helpful suggestions and a delish meal. I had the filet and was cook perfect. I ate every bite of my meal. My husband had a veggie pasta with feta and olives. We had such a lovely evening and we will not forget the food or the best service from Greg! Thank you neighborhood local restaurant with top knot I food and service. We will be back!!!!!! read more

Ordered to go dinner at 530. Told food would be ready at 6. At 642, half the food finally came out and then at 647 the rest. Arrived home to find the sauce for the now stone cold and rubbery calamari had been forgotten. And the roasted garlic and cheese appetizer had garlic so raw you could not eat it. Used to be good. Never going back. Sad since it's a Eugene institution. read more

I come here every time I come to Eugene. This time was no exception. I usually order the cannelloni but this time they said they were out. I had to get the Mama Mia. I was not impressed. The ravioli was good but the fettuccine wasn't. I make better on a weeknight in November. #truthisserved read more

Love this restaurant, it's cozy, warm family vibes, great food and staff, also summertime on Tuesday"s they have an outside pizza party, with live music, so much fun!!! read more

Really cannot recommend this restaurant. Although the Caprese salad appetizer was good, the underwhelming entree was what stands out the most. Ordered the chicken piccata and the portion size compared to the price was head-scratching. No more than two chicken tenderloin strips in size for $23. Then not to have a single Caper on the plate left me wondering if I'd even enjoy the meal. Then, to have the bartender hand me a cup of cold capers to make up for none on the plate? Honestly, the meal was average but for the price unfortunately this place failed on too many levels. Then I thought about how good was the appetizer, really? It's hard to mess up slicing heirloom tomatoes and slicing up not-in house made mozz and drizzle with balsamic... read more

The food was the only good part of my husband and I's experience at Mazzi's. Our waiter basically ignored us the whole hour and a half we were there. It was early on a Monday evening so there was no crowd and they had plenty of staff, just no one to pay attention to us! But the WORST part of our experience was where we were seated, along the wall that the patio is attached to. Every single waiter who opened the door to the patio let the door slam itself shut, shaking the wall and our table. Absolutely ridiculous, fortunately their wait staff is so terrible that they didn't actually go outside that often to check on the tables out there. To be fair, the reason it took them an hour and a half for our food to reach us was probably the lasagna my husband ordered. No wonder they give you free rolls, so you don't starve before your food is ready. read more

Ate there years ago, and today I was not very good at all. Wrong drinks & calzone was so bland. I wouldn't recommend.

Made a reservation at 7:00 but didn't get our meals until 8:30. Wait was very long but the waitress was kind enough to take 50% off our bill so we wouldn't be paying the full amount for the long wait. Wouldn't recommend if you are extremely hungry. read more

Just visited again and the lasagna was perfect as always. Normally my husband and I share our dishes, but not here; you touch my lasagna at your own risk (lol). Rather than get something else, he now gets lasagna as well. The rolls are scrumptious, too. The main thing I wanted to comment on for this visit, however, was the management. I had a gift certificate that had just expired (my fault for not paying attention), and rather than denying me it's use - which they had every right to do - they very cheerfully said, "No problem!" and accepted it. Bravo Mazzi's! Keep up the good work. We'll see you next time! read more

Dude, I remember Mazzi's sucking, but I went there New Year's Day evening, and they were one of two places worth going to that were open... And they straight up RAWKED! The seafood ravioli is so damn fantastic. Their calamari was good. I loved it. I'm making a habit of going. BTW: Also, it's kind of a date place. read more

I loved Mazzi's atmosphere. I felt very comfortable and relaxed and I enjoyed the decor and lighting very much. However... the food- was it from a can? I can't be sure. I didn't realize that pasta with tomato sauce would actually be.. just tomato sauce. I also have to admit it was the poorest sample of minestrone that I've encountered. The fresh rolls were delicious- but when it came to the meal, I was only more disappointed in the amount of the check. read more

Loved the appetizers here - specifically the calamari and stuffed mushrooms. The calamari was done very light, and the mushrooms were delicious, covered with bubbling mozzarella. Lots of delicious beers on tap. As for the entrees, they were nicely sized and tasted fine, but not extraordinary. Seafood linguine was really heavy on mini scallops. Great atmosphere and fine service, although my sister in law got her salad at the same time we all got our entrees. Also be forewarned the house salad is a creamy Italian, not a vinaigrette. read more

Mazzi's gets points for the warm, cozy atmosphere and it's environmental ethics. While the menu might be typical Italian fare, it's not your typical Italian restaurant. Much of the vegetables served are grown on a farm just over the hill, and they use organic wheat and salvaged lumber for their wood burning ovens. Meat and poultry is hormone free and free range, I believe. The menu is quite extensive. There are the usual suspects: lasagne, ravioli, calzones, etc. and then there are the revolving specials. We've enjoyed the pan fried trout, the salmon and the wildmushroom ravioli off the special menu. The pasta is lovely, and homemade, I think. I've had good service at Mazzi's. We took family to eat there the day after our wedding this summer, and the server graciously waived the corkage fees for our wedding wine we brought. The place is always busy, so despite some of the negative reviews here, they must be doing something right. read more

Every time I eat at Mazzi's it's wonderful. The flavors and quality are above the typical "Italian Restaurant " choices. Yes, they have the standards. But if you want to really enjoy exploring flavors they are tops in Eugene. The staff is exceptional as well. They welcome everyone, and even if patrons have no reservation , they are welcoming and happy to find a table. I really feel like a guest here. Like I'm visiting a friends home. There's not a lot of excellent choices like Mazzi's. I think it's one of Eugene's best. read more

My experience here was a 3 star. The atmosphere and service was great, but that can only go so far. The rolls were Delicious, but my boyfriend and I both ordered an entree that was very expensive and sounded promising, but both were not impressed. I would reccomend coming here on a romantic date for sure, but wouldn't reccomend it if you are picky. read more

Mazzi's is back and better than ever! The salmon was perfectly prepared, the house Merlot was very tasty. My friend had fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and chicken and I could not stay out of it. The rolls are still iconic and the service was lovely. The cozy fireplaces make the entire experience warm and festive. YUM read more

My husband and I had dinner last night at Mazzi's - a favorite since the 70's - and we had a lovely time dining in the outdoor area, next to the fountain. Our server, Hannah, was extraordinary: friendly, helpful, flexible, and efficient - a real gem. She helped me with my dietary needs by mixing and matching a couple of sides (the fish was delicious and the seasonal veggies wonderful). My husband's pasta was very good as well. We noticed the quality of the salads has slipped and the wait time was a bit long for our dinners - yet when we inquired, respectfully, about Mazzi's "slipping a bit", we discovered why: they are really struggling to come up to speed with a very limited staff. They are making their best effort, under these limited circumstances, to do their best and to restore Mazzi's to its prior glory. Let's give them our support and patience - and our business! read more

Very nice night/as good as it gets (relatively speaking). Honestly, Mazzi's delivered big time. I had the short ribs, mash pot/asparagus, with the ribs melting off the bone (literally). And my girlfriend had the seafood alfredo with scallops and shrimp (clams and mussels are out of season). Both our dishes were extremely well prepared/plated, and of course, tasted amazing. The wine, and the bartender (Andrea), recommending and allowing us to sample, a few offerings, was AWESOME. We loved an Italian wine called "grillo". Do yourself a favor, if you think Sauvignon Blanc is too heavy and Pinot Gris is too grape-y, try out this grillo. Dry but with the right amount of body. Lastly, the atmosphere was extremely warm and relaxed. This placed rocked tonight. I felt compelled to yelp about this place. Give it a try. It's not cheap, but not super expensive. Quality of food, drink, wait staff (bar tender and Ben), and atmosphere was outstanding. Cheers! read more

Told a 30 min wait, sat in scornful silence for an hour and a half until we decided to leave.

We had a wedding rehearsal dinner for 14 people. Mazzi's gave us the large table in their Banquet Room, and it was a wonderful time! The servers were so efficient and kind. And, of course, everyone found the food to be extraordinarily delicious. We all would highly recommend Mazzi's for a date night, family gathering, or a special occasion. Well worth the reservation. read more

This is a great place for simple, comfort-y Italian food. I hadn't been here for at least 10 years, and it was a surprise that it was *just* what I needed on a Friday night that I didn't feel like cooking. At 7 on a Friday, there was a 20-30 minute wait for a party of two, but that time evaporates pretty quickly when you can order drinks from the bar and take them into the waiting room. It's not exactly out of Italy, but it's not the Olive Garden either. I had the chicken cannelloni, and my mom had spaghetti with mushroom sauce. The chianti was surprisingly delicious -- you could tell we received a just-opened bottle, but it developed nicely over dinner. read more

There is absolutely NO reason to go to Olive Garden when for (almost) the same price you can get REAL authentic Italian right there at Mazzi's. I actually live VERY close to Mazzi's and pass it frequently and had never been. What a mistake. The service was great... very attentive. Every time I took a drink of my water the "water boy" was back to fill my glass. The waitress was very friendly and top notch. She earned her tip. The food was awesome. Meals don't come with soup or salad but it's well worth it. I got a side salad. (All dressings are homemade) The lettuce was delicious...unlike the crappy put together salad they serve you at Olive Garden. You get unlimited mini loaves of homemade bread (which is to die for). My boyfriend got salmon, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. (I had a bite of each and it was to DIE for.) I ordered Mazzi's ravoli with alfredo sauce. It was delicious. IMO, You get what you pay for.. if you think Olive Garden is good you better go try Mazzi's. It's one of a kind. Prices are comparable... although Mazzi's doesn't offer any specials like unlimited soup and salad. They don't need to offer specials to get customers... they are that good. read more

Yes I am a duck alum and when back in Eugene I find my way back to one of my favorites - Mazzi's. I enjoy the traditional Calzone and in my opinion, the blue cheese dressing is to die for - either for the salad and/or dipping of the bread. On my last trip, while waiting for an order to go at the bar, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Frank. He was engaging with his customers and shared stories of the Mazzi history. The experience held up to my memories and I recommend. read more

It's Mazzi's. need I say anymore? Service was okay food was okay. We started at the bar and had a glass of wine. The bartender was friendly but didn't really have any recommendations. It wasn't even busy. Went to the table and ordered chicken picanti. Again the food was good but nothing spectacular. This use to be a really great restaurant now it's just okay. What happened? read more

Pretty busy place, so it must be popular with the locals. The food was pretty good, and portions generous. Drinks were decent, I had the Bordeaux Manhattan. Service was very slow. It took a long time for waitress to take both drink and food orders, then a long time to receive drinks. Staff were friendly enough I suppose. read more

A small taste of Italy right in Eugene. The atmosphere feels very upscale and intimate making it a great venue for families and couples. The wait staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Their bread is made on site and can actually be bought from a small shop attached to the building. read more

Our 15 year wedding anniversary...boo for what was to be a special dinner. The meal was comp'd but we would have preferred to pay for warm food and prawns in the Seafood Fettuccine like the menu indicates. Wednesday night, 2 hours before closing, not busy. 3 stars for previous experiences and potentially warm leftovers. Enough said. read more

I came to play PacMan while waiting for a table. PacMan not working. Therefore bad review. Please fix PacMan like it worked in 1983. I think the calzone has shrunk over 30 years. It seems like everything was bigger and better in the past. The bread is still the same. Not much else has changed except the PacMan is broken and we were looking forward to some play-offs before calzone. Thank you. read more

We came here to carb-load our track team the night before OSAAs. I wasn't familiar with the place, but figured any Italian restaurant not named Olive Garden would suffice. And considering how crowded we would've expected Olive Garden would be, any other option looked that much more palatable. I like that Mazzi's is kind of off the beaten path -- it's right by the Amazon Parkway trails. I'm pretty sure I've actually run past Mazzi's when I've run the Eugene Marathon. It's not downtown; it's not near the Valley River Center -- so you know that's going to keep all of the out-of-towners away for the most part. We were seated promptly, but our large group also had reservations. Even with it being fairly early on a weeknight, it was pretty crowded. I had the pesto ravioli. I enjoyed it! The dinner rolls were quite delicious as well. I also most definitely appreciated the option to do a smaller portion, considering how utterly massive the normal portions are. Having just eaten here once, I obviously can't speak to the rest of the dishes, however. If and when I run Eugene again, I'm likely to come back here to carb-load. Sure beats having to deal with the mess at Olive Garden. read more

Bartender was rude and pizza was rather underwhelming. Also requested that they leave out the mushrooms, but instead it looked like they added more. This is my second bad experience here in just as many trips so I won't be going back. read more

Last night, my boyfriend and I decided last minute to eat at Mazzy's Italian restaurant. The night before, the parking lot had been quite full and we weren't sure what the crowds would be like on a Tuesday night. We drove up and the tiny parking lot was nearly empty. Good sign for a romantic dinner setting. The windowless wooden door leading into the restaurant made me feel like I was walking into someone's home and the smell of fresh baked bread and tomato sauce was inviting. We were given a rectangular table to sit at next to the window. I ordered an Italian Pinot Grigio and he ordered a double IPA (extra hop flavor for those that are fans) The setting was pleasant and clean. The tangled brush wrapped around the water statue out front was calming. The waitress was fantastic, friendly, conversational, and accurate. She even brought us a vase of flowers that had been missing from the table. The rolls were warm and baked fresh and even as leftovers the next day, I had difficulty setting them down to eat other things on the plate. Stuffed mushrooms covered in cheese that dripped long oozing strands when scooped from the bowl. Steamed clams in garlic and spices. Delicious (but not as good as others I have tried). Caesar salad for dinner because I wanted to make sure I had room for dessert. The lettuce had a little too much dressing on it but the freshly grated parmesan was a nice touch. The other side of the table had a white clam sauce linguini and red mushroom sauce cheese ravioli combo. Both were tasty. The white sauce was much lighter than most I have had and the ravioli was perfectly stuffed. The mushroom sauce however, tasted like something that came out of a can. Leftovers securely packaged with extra rolls, we were ready to try dessert. As the other half had never had a creme broule before, we ordered that. Slightly disappointing in that the center hadn't been torched long enough and the sugar hadn't hardened to brittle perfection. It tasted fine though. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the meal and I will be coming again soon. read more

I love Mazzi's and Hideaway Bakery. I wish there wasa Mazzis and Hideaway Bakery in every town. the bread is fabulous and the fresh vegetables from their own farms are wonderful AND I LOVE the spumoni ice cream AND!!! the Restaurant and Bakery staff are GREAT!!!!!! read more

Soooooo excited to finally have a place to get good cioppino in Eugene!!!! Freshest seafood and great flavors. Yum!

Tough to rate this restaurant. Has some things going for it - the excellent bread (made at Hideaway Bakery), the decent service, and the ambiance (although there are a couple of badger seats in the house. If you get put at one of those tables it will probably be a little more awkward). The food is just a little pricey for the quality and weak presentation. Not much to say about this place really. If you want Italian food in Eugene, and you're not going to La Perla, this is one of the more casual and affordable places. As for dessert, the Creme Brulee was one of the best I've ever had. read more

This place has three-star food but I'm not sure I'd go back because they don't take reservations for parties under six people. We arrived at 7:15 PM on 3/19/13 and waited 40 minutes for a table, then another 10 minutes once seated to be acknowledged by the wait staff. It appeared there was only one waitress working in our room (the one with the fireplace in the wall) so maybe they were understaffed due to it being spring break. When our waitress did finally arrive, she tried to make up for the long wait with great service, but the damage was already done. During our 40 minutes (sitting directly across from the hostess station) the hostess never once asked if we'd like a drink from the bar or anything else. When we arrived were told it would be a 30 minute wait for a table, which was already pushing the envelope for our hungry group of three, but we decided to hope for the best anyway. As for the rest of the experience, the ambiance is beautiful, the rolls and stuffed mushroom appetizer were great. The place was very crowded which is always a good sign. Our waitress was attentive; our water glasses never got to more than half empty. The food was decent, but not terrific. The eggplant parm was soggy and mushy and the scaloppini was not very tender. All in all, we might consider going back for another try if we were able to make reservations, but as is, the experience just wasn't worth the long wait. read more

The food was average, the service was poor. My daughter ordered lasagna and I ordered calzone. The party I was a part of was big, 18 people, so I'll give the kitchen a little break. However, 90 minutes to get our food seems long, we had no appetizers. They forgot my drink twice and once I got it, never refilled it even though I asked. I think what was really difficult to forgive is my calzone was burnt, badly, I didn't eat it. I left it to show the waiter to show him. The Buser came and took the plate. I told him to be sure to show the waiter, he didn't. I know this because when the waiter returned I asked him what he would do about it. He didn't know. He said he would "take care of me." However, when I got the bill it was not adjusted. I asked if he would make an adjustment for the burned food. He said he would, when he came back he just said "sorry, I can't do anything." After two hours and twenty minutes my party was just done. I was so excited to eat here and now, I'm just disappointed. I expected such a good meal. As a side note, not only was the calzone burnt, the vegetables were raw (the mushrooms had a crunch). Lastly, when we asked to have the bill split the waiter said it would take an hour to split it and that he wanted us to figure out who had what and pay for it. Kinda awkward. read more

Mazzi's - A sad calzone. Too much bread, burnt (the picture does not do it justice, I could hardly cut it with a knife) - Italian Near Me - Eugene, Oregon