Mario’s Italian Restaurant

Exceptional food well worth the price. Great service.

The meatballs were absolutely delicious. The chicken piccata was equally as good

Literally feel like family here. Food was absolutely amazing and very generous portions. Place filled up quick after we sat down and not one staff member skipped a beat. Everyone at our table was loving every bite of their meals. My only complaint is the booths are uncomfortable and tight. I'm over 6' and definitely should have sat at a table. Just a note for anyone tall. Definitely one of the best meals on my trip.

The food is incredible! Very generous. Friendly and attentive staff. We enjoyed very much . Thank you!

Disappointing Experience All Around

We’re new to the area and decided to try a random local restaurant we found on Google. Unfortunately, this turned out to be the worst Italian dining experience we've ever had.

The restaurant was uncomfortably warm inside, making it hard to enjoy our meal. Our server was inattentive, and at one point, we overheard staff arguing loudly in the kitchen, which didn’t help the already awkward atmosphere.

We started with the garlic rolls, which were inedible. They had no garlic or olive oil—just a tough roll with some melted cheese on top. We sent them back.

I ordered Chicken Francaise, a dish I’m very familiar with as someone of Italian heritage. What I received was completely unrecognizable—drenched in a reddish sauce with minced vegetables, and oddly tasted more like Chicken Marsala. When I asked the waitress, she insisted it was Chicken Francaise, but it definitely was not.

My husband ordered a basic pizza, which should be hard to mess up. Somehow, it was. It was bland, lacked seasoning, and had almost no flavor.

To top it off, our total came to $60 for food and drinks—a complete waste given the poor quality of the meal.

An additional awkward moment came when an elderly woman (possibly an owner or manager?) approached our table and repeatedly asked if we knew someone she was referencing. Despite politely saying no, she continued the conversation and made us feel even more uncomfortable.

Overall, this place had the worst combination of food, service, and atmosphere. I genuinely don’t understand how it has been rated #1 in Stuart. We will not be returning and definitely wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

It was great. Authentic Italian meal. Brought back. A lot of memories and I loved every bite.

After over 20 years, I have to give a very poor review. The food tasted good, but it had been microwaved. It came out steaming, but it was lukewarm within a minute. Same with rolls & pizza pieces. Staff was not attentive; they stood in the back & talked to each other. No one came to ask how our meals were. I brought most of mine home to heat for supper tonight. DISAPPOINTED

My wife had the Veal and Eggplant...I had the Penne Ala Vodka. Pasta was perfect Al Dente and the bread they give is absolutely amazing. Service was wonderful. A little pricey, but you get what pay for. Food is authentic. Definately going back. 5 stars!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just passing through. Outstanding. Amazing food. Amazing hosts. Amazing service. Very kind owners. If ever in town again, will make it a point to come back here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best most authentic Italian / American cuisine I have found anywhere in Florida! Very good service and extensive menu with liquor options, plus the prices are reasonable and the portions are gigantic! Worth the trip no matter where you are comming from, and every time in in the area I am going out of my way to get a taste of how my mom cooked!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been going here for years, great grandma's style italian food, great family owned restaurant, great service and best of all you always get leftovers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been going there for over 20 years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana and Garlic, Cannoli, House Salad, Pasta Fagioli, Chicken Marsala, Sauce

Mama Mia!!! Ooooohh my lawd!! I experienced Mario's for the first time last night!! I am still in awe of the incredible food! I have NEVER tasted such delicious food in my life. My mother and I shared eggplant Parmesan and chicken francese! We were both in complete shock of how delicious it was. Each of our dishes had such magnificent flavor and you can tell that each dish was made fresh and with love!! The combination of spices, sauce was an Italian masterpiece!! I will be eating there more often and spreading the word!! Thank you Mario family for being awesome cooks!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Salad, Bread Rolls, Sauce

Authentic as it gets. I had the chicken parm and had no regrets. Hope to be back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best if not the best italian food restaurant in stuart florida.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5