Marino's Italian Restaurant
$ • Italian
Hours:
5775 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
(515) 255-3931
About Marino's Italian Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Eggplant Parmigiana with Fettuccini
Baked Cheese Manicotti
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Sticks
Bread Sticks
Sausage Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Garden Salad
Baked Ziti
Tiramisu
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Marino's Italian Restaurant is a cozy, family-owned eatery that offers authentic Italian food that is flavorful, fresh, and plentiful. Known for its pizzas, pastas, calzones, and sandwiches, the restaurant features popular dishes such as Chicken Parm, Eggplant Parm, and baked cavatelli, all cooked to perfection. The menu also includes delicious homemade breadsticks and cheesesticks with rich red sauce, which are a highlight. The pizza is especially praised for its cheese that stretches like in commercials, with customers recommending ordering extra cheese to enhance the experience. The restaurant has a small parking lot with always available spaces and is easy to navigate, making it kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Visitors often describe it as a calm, unassuming place that feels like a true Italian diner, perfect for a date or take-out. The friendly hostess and the owner’s charisma contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Many guests feel that Marino's deserves more recognition and plan to return, praising the service and the consistently good food.