This dining experience was amazing. Every single employee was so fun and friendly. The food and cocktails were excellent. What a lovely evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J W
The food was truly great! The service was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. A must go to in Athens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
glenda morgan /winborne
The food was fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jannifer Matthews
The food was great and a must if you love shrimp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kerry Steck
Wonderful food and service! If I lived nearby I’d be there every week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Werne
I stopped into Li’l Mazzara’s for a solo lunch after finishing up some business in town, and it was the highlight of my day. Located right on the beautiful Athens town square, the atmosphere is charming and the service is top-notch. The food was truly exceptional—authentic, fresh, and perfectly prepared. It’s the kind of place that makes a solo meal feel like a special occasion. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie McAnally
Absolutely love this restaurant! It has such a cute, romantic atmosphere—perfect for a special night out. Our waitress, Sophia, was incredibly sweet and made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a romantic evening, I highly recommend Lil Mazzara’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
owensfamilyarvada
★★★★★ and then some more besides.
If good food could talk, it would laugh first, clap its hands, and pull up a chair at Lil Mazzara’s like it owned the place and was glad to see you come.
You don’t just walk in here. You arrive. The air meets you full and friendly, rich with the promise of garlic and dough and something simmering that knows exactly what it’s doing. The room hums the way people hum when they are content, when their bellies already believe in what’s coming next.
The food comes out proud, not fancy for the sake of showing off, but sure of itself. Pizza with a crust that’s got backbone and heart. Sauce that tastes like it’s been minded carefully, the way you mind something you love. Every bite speaks plain truth: this was made by folks who understand comfort and don’t apologize for it.
People talk across tables like they’ve known each other longer than they have. Laughter moves easy. Time loosens its grip. You sit there thinking you’ll eat and go, but your body has other plans. It wants to stay. It wants another bite. Maybe another story.
The folks working there carry themselves like hosts, not just staff. They look at you when they speak. They remember you. They make the whole place feel less like a restaurant and more like a gathering that just happened to have excellent food.
Lil Mazzara’s is one of those places that feeds more than hunger. It fills up the space where joy sits when it’s been waiting too long. You leave full, smiling, and already planning to come back, because some places don’t just serve meals. They remind you how good it feels to be welcomed.
Five stars, easy. And if there were more to give, they’d deserve every one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
m morgan
It's an excellent 5 star level restaurant. If you want a special night out, make a reservation and ENJOY. Everything is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Mushroom Ravioli, Artichoke Ravioli in Pesto with Pine Nuts, Onion Rosemary Focaccia, Calamari, Scallops
My wife and I met some friends for dinner on New Year's Eve and had an amazing meal. I had the Cioppino Stew as a starter and Carmella's Meatballs & Pasta. Both dishes had so many flavors and textures, both were fabulous. When you are looking for upscale Italian with fantastic service in Athens, AL Lol Mazzara's cannot be beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheri Hamilton
This intimate restaurant has the best service staff bar none. The food and wine selection are always excellent. And every visit feels like a special occasion even on a random Tuesday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Anderson
Very good food, upscale and pricey. Not kid friendly at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Jaudon
This is my second review of lil Mazzara's. Our Anniversary dinner and what an awesome meal it was. This is hands down, a favorite place for my wife and me. The veal parm was perfect. Actually the best we've had there. Our server, Jessica. Can't say enough good things. She went over and above. Our Anniversary was actually on a day they were closed. Jessica was so understanding and worked to make the next possible reservation. When we arrived she had made a special little card for our table and placed one silk rose. My wife was so taken by it. The service was flawless and attentive without being overbearing. Everything about our meal was perfect. The 4 star rate for atmosphere needs and explanation. The restaurant is well known for playing comfortable classy music, think Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tommy Dorsey. This night they had appropriate Christmas music in the same styles until...a one man band came in. In truth, the guy was pretty good, but the music was too loud, and not the right vibe. Great for a pizza place or a Bar and Grill but not for a higher end restaurant. Again. Seemed like a nice guy, just trying to make a living but live music does not enhance the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darius Tibbs
The atmosphere and employees were very nice. I’m giving it 4 stars because my pasta was a bit hard, but the flavor was excellent.
Everything was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This dining experience was amazing. Every single employee was so fun and friendly. The food and cocktails were excellent. What a lovely evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was truly great! The service was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
A must go to in Athens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great and a must if you love shrimp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service! If I lived nearby I’d be there every week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped into Li’l Mazzara’s for a solo lunch after finishing up some business in town, and it was the highlight of my day. Located right on the beautiful Athens town square, the atmosphere is charming and the service is top-notch. The food was truly exceptional—authentic, fresh, and perfectly prepared. It’s the kind of place that makes a solo meal feel like a special occasion. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this restaurant!
It has such a cute, romantic atmosphere—perfect for a special night out. Our waitress, Sophia, was incredibly sweet and made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a romantic evening, I highly recommend Lil Mazzara’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
★★★★★ and then some more besides.
If good food could talk, it would laugh first, clap its hands, and pull up a chair at Lil Mazzara’s like it owned the place and was glad to see you come.
You don’t just walk in here. You arrive. The air meets you full and friendly, rich with the promise of garlic and dough and something simmering that knows exactly what it’s doing. The room hums the way people hum when they are content, when their bellies already believe in what’s coming next.
The food comes out proud, not fancy for the sake of showing off, but sure of itself. Pizza with a crust that’s got backbone and heart. Sauce that tastes like it’s been minded carefully, the way you mind something you love. Every bite speaks plain truth: this was made by folks who understand comfort and don’t apologize for it.
People talk across tables like they’ve known each other longer than they have. Laughter moves easy. Time loosens its grip. You sit there thinking you’ll eat and go, but your body has other plans. It wants to stay. It wants another bite. Maybe another story.
The folks working there carry themselves like hosts, not just staff. They look at you when they speak. They remember you. They make the whole place feel less like a restaurant and more like a gathering that just happened to have excellent food.
Lil Mazzara’s is one of those places that feeds more than hunger. It fills up the space where joy sits when it’s been waiting too long. You leave full, smiling, and already planning to come back, because some places don’t just serve meals. They remind you how good it feels to be welcomed.
Five stars, easy. And if there were more to give, they’d deserve every one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's an excellent 5 star level restaurant. If you want a special night out, make a reservation and ENJOY. Everything is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Mushroom Ravioli, Artichoke Ravioli in Pesto with Pine Nuts, Onion Rosemary Focaccia, Calamari, Scallops
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I met some friends for dinner on New Year's Eve and had an amazing meal. I had the Cioppino Stew as a starter and Carmella's Meatballs & Pasta. Both dishes had so many flavors and textures, both were fabulous. When you are looking for upscale Italian with fantastic service in Athens, AL Lol Mazzara's cannot be beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This intimate restaurant has the best service staff bar none. The food and wine selection are always excellent. And every visit feels like a special occasion even on a random Tuesday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food, upscale and pricey. Not kid friendly at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my second review of lil Mazzara's. Our Anniversary dinner and what an awesome meal it was. This is hands down, a favorite place for my wife and me. The veal parm was perfect. Actually the best we've had there. Our server, Jessica. Can't say enough good things. She went over and above. Our Anniversary was actually on a day they were closed. Jessica was so understanding and worked to make the next possible reservation. When we arrived she had made a special little card for our table and placed one silk rose. My wife was so taken by it. The service was flawless and attentive without being overbearing. Everything about our meal was perfect. The 4 star rate for atmosphere needs and explanation. The restaurant is well known for playing comfortable classy music, think Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tommy Dorsey. This night they had appropriate Christmas music in the same styles until...a one man band came in. In truth, the guy was pretty good, but the music was too loud, and not the right vibe. Great for a pizza place or a Bar and Grill but not for a higher end restaurant. Again. Seemed like a nice guy, just trying to make a living but live music does not enhance the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere and employees were very nice. I’m giving it 4 stars because my pasta was a bit hard, but the flavor was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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