Mario's Ristorante Italiano, Madeira Beach FL

We were a party of 10 and all had a wonderful experience Saturday night at Mario’s. On our server’s advice we ordered multiple appetizers of Arancini and Fried Calamari, the Arancini was to die for. All entrees were excellent and served hot. We accompanied our dinner with reasonably priced bottles of Classico Chianti. For dessert all ordered either Tiramisu or Limoncello, the Limoncello was light as a feather and the Tiramisu was the best we’ve had this side of Carmines in NYC. Cappuccinos were the perfect ending to this exceptional dining experience. I should also mention Erica our gorgeous server who handled our large party with grace and professionalism.

It's not very often that I find spaghetti with meat sauce that is even better than my homemade. I wish I knew their secret.

Amazing! Fast, delicious, soooo friendly! Best food I've had since I've been here. Great job Mario's! We will be back

Delicious spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs! Bread and soup were delicious too. Small restaurant- get there early!

We called on Saturday evening at 5: 45 inquiring about wait time - no wait, hurray! Arrived at 6: 05 and all tables occupied and perhaps one couple waiting ahead of us. Mario's is a small family business, only ten tables for four (established 1999). They also have "bar seating" 4 stools. A couple was sitting there (ordering food) so we took the remaining stools, ordered wine and beer, waited for an open table.

Their "bar" is really just an opening through which you get a great view of their small kitchen. The kitchen staff (3 or 4) was amazing! So friendly yet efficient filling their orders. We were seated in maybe 5 minutes, no time to drink, carried them to the table and placed our orders.
We started with a soup, a chicken broth with tortellini, spinach, and celery; a salad with their one dressing (house made balsamic vinaigrette). Both very good. I then ordered the Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Marinara Sauce - the cutlet was tender and cooked perfectly, the pasta and gravy just as good. My wife had the Linguine Alio Olio, pasta, tossed with garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper and parsley. It too was excellent.

Most amazing was watching the staff wait on the customers. We stayed about 90 minutes - the pace was perfect. Everyone was smiling, customers and staff. For the most part all ten tables were in use. As a table became available a new customer arrived. At no time was there a crowd of people standing around waiting to be seated. This is the way a restaurant should be run - we look forward to returning!

The waitress didn’t understand what I said to her on a couple occasions my veal was very though had a hard time cutting the veal with a knife the red sauce had no flavor at all I will never go back also took forever for out app and food

Small place, one server but the food was delicious! We'll definitely be going back! Lots of vegetarian options

This is a tiny little restaurant, but the food is good, and the staff were great.

They don’t take reservations. It’s first come first serve but it’s worth the wait.

Best Italian we’ve ever had! Feels like you’re in someone’s Italian house and they are cooking for you.

First time eating here and was really impressed. Cozy atmosphere that feels like you’re in a friends kitchen. The food was the best Italian I have ever had. Homemade. Delicious. Make sure you check it out.

If you are looking for delicious Italian food, this is the place. Service is good but be aware that is small restaurant.

The place actually leaves a bit to be desired but the food is amazing and more than makes up for it. Definitely recommend.

Exceptional food, wonderful wait staff, quaint home Italian decoration inside. The best lobster ravioli I’ve had in my life (and I’ve had a lot), lasagna was top 2 for my husband, childrens pizza was delicious for our 4yr old. Only recommendation is more available drink options for children (milk or juice).

Too dark inside the restaurant, my partner had the lasagne hardly any meat. I had spaghetti and meatballs, sauce was bland and I only got 2 meatballs…. 2! Wouldn’t be too bad if they were big, but no. Would not recommend the place at all