MarcelloRistorante

A highlight of my week, every time.

Table of four. The service was ok, the food disappointing, the deserts were terrible. The trout was fishy, braised ribs tolerable. I appreciated that we were not charged for the deserts- one was frozen. Maybe it was an off night? I like to support local businesses and we dine out frequently. However, we won't be back for a second chance as there just weren't enough good/ok things to outweigh the negatives.

Pricey

Solid Italian American cuisine can be nearly a local Red Sauce place.

The menu is designed with what you would expect. You have your classic Bolognese to Chicken Piccata, to Chicken Parmigiano. The lunch menu is more concise with limited entrees, but sandwiches adorn the experience.

The dinner menu is far more extensive and inviting. The longer list of entrees includes different Risottos and Seafood, Veal, and Ossobuco. Pizzas are also available.

The dishes are classics for Italian Americans, and Marcello does it very well. The most impressive item is their Fried Calamari. It is simple and executed with care. One of the best examples I have tasted.

Marvelous place to enjoy authentic Italian based food with marvelous Paolo! He makes the evening there the very best!! Kudos To the chef! Bravo, Paolo & the whole staff!!

Marcello Ristorante exceeded all expectations! The lasagna was absolutely amazing—rich, flavorful, and perfectly layered. I also tried the duck, which came in a huge portion and was incredibly delicious. The pasta rosetta was pure comfort—creamy, satisfying, and beautifully balanced.

The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the wait staff were impeccable—attentive, friendly, and professional. Every dish came out piping hot and was served quickly, making the experience feel both relaxed and well-orchestrated.

Highly recommend Marcello Ristorante for anyone looking for a truly memorable Italian dining experience. I’ll definitely be back!

Marcello over by the Oaks mall is a really fun quaint little hole in the wall Italian eatery run by actual Italians, and you must try the Italian roast. It is so good.

They have a little shop right next-door that they own, a deli with the absolute best meats, although it’s very expensive.

It’s a very quaint place to go and have dinner. It is intimate, little tables.

It’s a bit pricey, but it beats going to cheesecake factory again when you’re at the mall !

Highly recommend.

We enjoyed our chicken lemon dish and the lemon dessert. The restaurant is under new ownership from approximately 37 years ago. The new owner is very friendly, accommodating, and really wants to make sure you are satisfied with the whole experience. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great wholesome Italian fare.

5 stars! Marcello Ristorante in Thousand Oaks exceeded our expectations! We started with the Strozzapreti al parmigiano e gorgonzola (potato gnocchi, parmigano & gorgonzola) and Suppli (rice balls with peas & mozzarella) - both were delicious! For our mains, the chicken Marsala was cooked to perfection with a rich Marsala wine mushroom sauce, and the Salmone con tapenade e spinaci was flavorful and fresh. Great service and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend! 🍝

Stopped in for lunch and couldn't have been happier with the food and service. So glad they are open for lunch! Salmon salad, so yummy!

The food was delicious, might have had a better rating if the coffee was more robust. The picatta sauce on the fish special was some of the best I've had, bright and lemony. The young lady supporting our table was very attentive, keeping glasses filled and dirty plates removed without being intrusive.

We had a great time. Excellent service by the wait staff team and the food was superb. Nice little place for dinner.

The. Server was friendly, extremely knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful in creating off-menu dishes. And, he was so right on every count.

Excellent service and food! Very pleasant server and owner Edwin welcoming and very nice. Will be back.

Fantastic experience, I would highly recommend this spot. Upon entering, make sure you ask for Edwin great guy/proprietor  9 out of 10.