Mario's Restaurant

It is exactly what it says it is, it doesn't pretend to be anything else, and it does what it's supposed to do perfectly.We were hoping to find an authentic family-run neighborhood Italian eatery that serves old-school Italian-American classics, and that's exactly what this is. The food was terrific. Again, we stuck to the classics: chicken parm, fettuccine Alfredo, ravioli with meatballs, and the calamari and bruschetta apps, and everything was great. Food came out quickly, it was paced well, portion sizes were great, and everyone enjoyed it. My wife and daughter also got a cannoli and a tiramisu, which they raved about. As a nice surprise, all of the entrées came with a large, crisp, fresh side salad with a nice vinaigrette. Couldn't have asked for more. And even more amazing was that the by-the-glass Chianti was legit good. (And I think my second pour was like 14 ounces.)This was all in a cozy, brick-walled dining room with a super friendly and helpful staff. Seriously, they must have checked on us 10 times during our meal to make sure everything was OK. And this comes at a price that's comparable to your local godawful Italian chain restaurant.So if you're in the neighborhood or staying near the airport, I'd highly recommend this place.

For 4 1/2 stars I expected a bit better ...walked right in on a Sat nite. Many open tables...very utilitarian atmosphere. Could make the place a lil more homey. Bare brick walls. The metal chairs on tile floor was like nails on a chalkboard.Waiter was very pleasant and efficient. Eggplant app and Burrata were very good. .Chic Parm was plentiful and tasty Same with chic limone The veal scallopine with shrimp and mussels was flavorful ...I gots the pHomemade pasta with red sauce and it was one of the freshest I've had. The fresh filled cannoli rivals the North End. The tiramisu was a lil mushy. Overall not a bad take. The North End still rules

I am in the area for business and just wanted a home style pasta and meatballs. Nothing fancy nothing over priced. Just good old school Italian food and I found it in this little gem of Mario's. The bread was perfect crusty and soft Inside. Even the simple house salad was just right. They have some nice items on the menu but I got their bolognese with pappardelle pasta and two meatballs and I got exactly what I craved. Home style Italian supper. It's not a fancy place. The waitresses were wonderfully pleasant and feel like family and it was just a great dinner. Go there. Thank me later. Oh I didn't post a picture. Because well 1. It's pasta the way mom served it and 2. I ate it too fast Mangia!!!

First the Ambiance is very warm and friendly. We were welcomed by our server that has been here 41 years. The service was exceptional! And the food is amazing. The lasagna with meatballs was delicious. I will wholeheartedly recommend this place for dinner any Monday through Saturday, 3 pm to 9 pm.

Lovely local small family place. Good was like momma's table. Friendly service and prompt. Good find.

A treasure. We stay at Logan Embassy Suites the night before our flight home to Seattle. Mario's is a gem, and less than a half-mile walk from the hotel. Family-run, with fantastic service and traditional southern Italian food. The food is very fresh and reasonably priced. I never gad rolled-up lasagna before, but it is very smart. The bruschetta was delicious, and the bread crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This type of neighborhood restaurant is getting hard to find. We will definitely return every year.

We were so lucky to discover this cozy family joint. They accommodated our larger party and didn't rush us through dinner. Amazing home style Italian dishes and the tiramisu was the best I have had in a long time. Truly a hidden gem. We will be back the next time we visit Boston.

Authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant. The food was very good and was homemade in style. You could probably get more elaborate dishes at a more expensive restaurant, but the food kept in style with the neighborhood restaurant feel. The staff was very friendly and checked on us to see that we enjoyed the food. The interior was a little dated, but it kept that old time Italian-American feel.

Mario's is a mom & pop restaurant just 5 minutes away from the airport~~it was highly recommended by a friend who's an Italian local (apparently #1 on TripAdvisor too). My mom and I started off strong with some of the best Italian food in Boston and we agreed everything was sooo good! The Vitello & Pesce Alla Ursula, Lobster & Crab Stuffed Ravioli Alla Vodka, fried calamari, and shrimp scampi were absolutely amazing all around :) The calamari was lightly fried with a wonderful marinara sauce, lobster ravioli had real, chunky lobster, shrimp scampi was my second fav dish bc of its homemade garlic bread drenched in their amazing lemon buttery sauce, and the Vitelli & Pesce Alla Ursula was probably my mom's favorite, with sautéed seafood, vegetables, and veal. With the freezing cold weather outside, ambiance felt cozy and nice. Service was warm with an Italian passion. We ordered too much that we had leftovers, and no room for dessert sadly. Their lemon sorbet looked amazing though. Bookmarking for next time!

Spent the night nearby at the Courtyard. The van took us there and then back. Dinner was just like being part of the family Sunday dinner at my Italian in-laws in New Jersey. Would go back in a heartbeat . Oh yeah, the food was really good , too!