Welcome to Mario's Restaurant
Experience the charm of Mario's Restaurant, a cozy Italian spot in Ormond Beach. This family-friendly establishment offers a wide array of authentic Italian dishes, including hand-made pastas and classic Italian favorites. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and the top-notch service provided by the attentive staff. From the delicious calamari appetizer to the savory chicken Marsala and homemade cannoli, Mario's Restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings for traditional Italian cuisine. The warm ambiance and nostalgia-filled atmosphere make it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a special celebration. Don't miss out on the delightful dining experience Mario's Restaurant has to offer!
- 521 S Yonge St Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Hotline: (386) 677-2711
Mario's Restaurant is a charming Italian eatery located in Ormond Beach, FL. This cozy restaurant offers a wide range of amenities such as reservations, takeout, delivery, and wheelchair accessibility. With a menu featuring many vegetarian options, including appetizers like Calamari and Lobster Ravioli, and delectable pasta dishes like Linguine with Fresh Broccoli and Baked Ziti, Mario's Restaurant caters to all palates.
Customer reviews highlight the exceptional service and delicious food at Mario's. From homemade pasta cooked to perfection to generous portion sizes, guests rave about their dining experiences. The ambiance of the restaurant is described as intimate and romantic, making it an ideal choice for a special night out.
The recent renovation of the restaurant has added a touch of elegance to the already warm and friendly atmosphere. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and attentive waitstaff, Mario's Restaurant ensures a memorable dining experience for all guests.
Overall, Mario's Restaurant is a beloved institution that has stood the test of time. Whether you're craving classic Italian favorites or looking to try something new, Mario's is the perfect spot to indulge in delicious cuisine and enjoy a delightful dining experience.

The server was absolutely amazing! Super sweet and easy to order with. The restaurant is very much old school and family friendly. The restrooms are very clean and the temperature of the restaurant is very comfortable. I got the chicken soup because o wasn't very hungry and it was delicious!! All of the pasta is hand made in house and it was cooked to perfection!!

Love the early bird special just enough for me! The waiter was very attentive and my friends loved the drinks! It a cozy place and we have been a few times everything was great!

I always have a good time when I come here. The pasta is always so good and FILLING! The bread also is super yummy. My friend and I came here for a nice dinner and they delivered! Staff was nice as usual and the vibe was cool because it had been the night of the Kentucky derby.

Food has ALWAYS been top notch. Went recently and place is completely renovated. Looks Beautiful!!

Food and wine were great! Serving sizes are exactly what you pay for. Service was wonderful and the ambiance was beautiful!

Consistently good food Great service Nice wine list and full bar A little loud especially during early bird

Great food! Great service! Can't ask for much more than that! This place has been a staple in my family for over 40 years! Never disappoints!

Back again and had early bird special of veal and linguine! Fabulous! Also had a whisky sour that I haven't had in years. Delicious! Girlfriend had an old fashioned and loved it also. Jamie our server was conscientious without being a pain. The inside of the building hasn't changed, but that's ok. It's still warm and friendly. I advise calling ahead for reservations. We were 3 and got there on a Saturday night at4:40. Barely got seated a few minutes after arriving. When we left there was a line out the door! It's that good!

Ok, let's get the ambiance situation covered and then we can get on to the good stuff. This is an old timey old school Italian place. Nothing fancy and an emphasis on nostalgia. For instance they have a brand new, shiny fancy coffee maker. Right above it is a photo of the "old" coffee maker that is missed, but had to be retired because parts could not be obtained any more. They are remodeling now, the right side of the restaurant is closed. The remodel looks about the same ;-) but there is new stuff and a HUGE bar. We were there on Saturday night at 5pm. We sat in the bar where the patrons and tenders alike were friendly and laid back. A customer told me that Frank Love, bartender, has been working in the area for something like 50 years! The drinks were good according to our fellow bar sitters, there were many wines available. I drank the house Chianti because when in Rome... Hubby got the Josh. - 1 star...The food was great overall. I took off a star because as a previous reviewer reported, the pasta isn't drained before adding the sauce. Mine wasn't bad enough to send back, but my husband's was. He didn't though. The lady next to us got her pasta dry, with sauce on the side, presumably to avoid this problem. Since this was our first visit, my husband got the Mario's sampler. The chicken Marsala was recommended to me by another customer. I tried all 3 dishes in the sampler as well as my Marsala. The chicken Parm, lasagna, and Marsala were all great, plentiful, and well prepared. Both came with a side of angel hair (in sauce and water). I took photos of my neighbor's food too, that you will see below. For starters, they brought out garlic-ish bread, not soaked with butter and garlic, but topped with a sprinkle of cheese and garlic. It was good! Italian places have to get the bread right and this was perfectly crusty, chewy, tasty. We then got the calamari which didn't disappoint. It was served with marinara, which was a nice preview of the dinner to come. We finished with cannoli. Good and homemade. Please drain the pasta! Then I can give you 5 stars. We will be back.

Came here with friends for a special occasion. First time for us. We didn't know what to expect from an Italian restaurant. We were seated quickly, and the place was packed. We knew that from the parking lot. We almost couldn't find a spot, there were so many cars. They told us the specials of the day. They all sounded great. In the meantime, they brought out some garlic bread and toasted bread. We ordered some appetizers. The calamari was nice, crispy, and fresh. For dinner, we ordered Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Bolanesa, and Veal Parm. All of the meals were excellent and way better than expected. The food was Great. Plenty of food in each order. We had enough leftovers for the next days lunch. The ambiance was nice and Italian old school restaurant. Nice for a date or special occasion. I can't believe that we hadn't been here sooner. But one things for sure, we will be back real soon.