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Mario's Restaurant
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Valet
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
10 reviews for Mario's Restaurant
Haven't been for a while so this review might be biased, but I remember: you should think sauces and a lot of courses. I remember an all giant male waitstaff, cologne and mints in the bathroom, and some huge portions. While they're not targeting a younger crowd, I may have gotten better service because I was there with my Mom and her associates. If you want to skip the wannabe sopranos crap that Marios is known for, than my recommendation is Romas cafe in Eastern Market.
It was traditional Italian food, which I happened to be in the mood for that day, so....I'm still wondering how many stars it actually deserves.
I haven't ever had a decent meal here. Cold sauce, stale bread, bad service. hmmm..... perhaps I'm always going at the wrong times because other reviewers seem to have had a decent experience.
Mario's is straight gangsta. You get that as soon as you walk. It's an old school Italian restaurant, but with an updated touch and a welcoming staff.
I've been here many times, so I won't comment too much on the service on Valentine's Day, it was swamped and our waiter was likewise. It took a while to get our drinks and when he came to our table for that, he didn't realize he hadn't done it. Whatever, it was VD, so we were there to chill and it gave us a bit more time to hang out with our friends.
The before the meal food is my favorite part of Mario's! Every time I go, I might as well order my meal to be brought to me in a take out container cause I never get to it. They do a relish tray that is an amazing starter; shrimp, radishes (I LOVE radishes, weird, i know), salami, portabella, pepperoncinis (these seriously flood your mouth with goodness) and olives. All the "rankness" you can handle... don't plan on any lip locking with your sweetie when you leave this place.
Every meal comes with a salad, minestrone soup and a small plate of spaghetti. The salad is the best part of the meal and the dressing is so good I'm ready to lick the plate when I'm done... like the fat pig that I am. Slop that bad boy up and ask for more dressing so I can style my hair with it so when I take a shower it runs down my face and I get to taste the salad all over again. Gross? Maybe... but the dressing is damn good. If you knew, you'd know.
I usually get the filet and the zip sauce is awwwesome! This time I let the server talk me into the tenderloin... it was okay. Next time I'll stick with the filet.
You have to valet ($5) and it's very safe, you have to coat check (free) and they run shuttles to shows at the Fisher Theater or the Red Wings games.
Marios pretty much convinced me that there was a Mafia in Detroit at some point. This place seems like it was taken right out of the Sopranos and placed in midtown Detroit. I took my time venturing out to experience this spot because I honestly didnt know what to expect. I like Italian food, but this place never really seemed like a spot that was to inviting to a brother that just wanted to venture out and give it a try.
I remember being cold as hell in the restaurant and placed in a side room(it sounds bad, but I was by myself so go figure), where I got minimal to modest attention from my server.
I dont remember what I got, I just remember the food being fairly priced and completely overrated. It lokos old, it feels old, and it smells old.
Wish I could say something better, I am sure i am dissing a great piece of Detroit history....yawn...whatever.
Tried to eat here once on my birthday...TRIED is the key word. When we walked in we stood there for about 10 minutes before anyone seated us. When we finally were sat, we sat at the table for 30 minutes and NO ONE came over. No water in our glasses, no hello I'll be your waiter, no would you like something to drink....So, after being completely ignored for 40 minutes total, we decided to bolt...especially if the service is any indication of how the food is going to be....
Mario's is a true old-school Italian joint. You sit there expecting Tony Soprano to walk in. Instead, in shuffles possibly the oldest man on the planet.
Yes, most of the people who eat here are old enough to be your (great)grandparents, but this place is an institution.
The food and service have gone down in service over the years, and some items are more pricey than they are worth. When we first started dating, my husband brought me here for my birthday dinner. $100 got us 6 courses of pretty tasty food, a bottle of wine, and 3 hours of entertainment.
When you want really good Italian and a fun scene, don't come here. But if you want to feel like a part of old world Detroit and spend a few hours steeped in history, while enjoying a hearty meal, Mario's fits the bill.
This place is bad. Like, horrifically bad. And overpriced for the quality of food. Linguini with white wine clam sauce had a gelatinized "clam" sauce (mmm corn starch). It tasted like over cooked linguini with chicken sauce and canned clams. Prosciutto with melon? With crunchy unripe cantaloupe in huge unmanageable slices?
I'm going to have nightmares about this place for weeks.
If you want to shell out more than $25 an entree, go somewhere else. Unless you are an octogenarian, then this place is perfect for you.
Compared to Traffic Jam's, the median age of customers at Mario's is even older - like 70. On Sundays, 2nd Street is occupied by Mario's valet parking. I guess that means this restaurant is popular.
We've eaten there one time. The food was good ol' Italian. It didn't taste bad, but there was nothing that was appealing to us.
I think we'll be back there when we are 70.
Think Godfather. Mario's is situated in an awkward area in Detroit, however, it remains a gem. My family really enjoys it, however, I'm not a huge Italian cuisine connoisseur. I enjoy most of their vegetarian dishes, and their minestrone soup is one of my favorites. The waitstaff at Mario's provides attention unlike most venues--patrons are catered to with class. The decor inside the restaurant is quite old-school, but not quite bordering tacky. I definitely recommend Mario's to anyone who seeks good Italian food in a classier environment.
If you like chicken piccata that tastes like cardboard then this is spot for you. The antipasto tray consisting of canned olives, old lunch meat, and a few fast thawed shrimp is on par with institutional food. Overall Mario's is just terrible. The atmosphere is depressing. Service is OK. I wouldn't risk going again. This place has seen its Glory days.
