Marino's Italian Restaurant

5775 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
(515) 255-3931

Recent Reviews

John Kimrey

We got there a bit early, and they opened promptly at 5. Our server/hostess seemed to be doing it all even as more and more people started showing up. She did a fantastic job. We started with a order of cheesesticks served with a rich red sauce. Breading was delicious and fried perfectly. I ordered the Chicken Parm, and my wife ordered the Eggplant Parm. Salad and bread came out next, salad was cold and crisp, bread was warm and very good as well. Next comes our main dish, Both were hot and cooked to perfectly. Nothing exceptional, just good basic Italian food. We both have decided to go back and try the pizza, as it looked delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Eggplant Parmigiana

Derik Spoon

One of the best pizzas in town. Truly delicious. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage Pizza

Christie Carlson

Tried Marinos for the 1st time tonight and we were disappointed. The server was mildly friendly, but her demeanor changed when we declined to take our leftovers with us. Eye rolling and a dismissive attitude is pretty inappropriate when we did not complain about a food that was pretty bland and under seasoned. I echo. Disappointing. We will not be back.

Eliza B

This is a Mom & Pop resturant. Don't act surprised when they act like a Mom & Pop restaurant. Everything is good here. I love the clams dish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalie McFarlane

Ordered a take out kids meal. The order came out as adult and they charged me full price. It was also 15 mins later than they told me. The person working the counter was extremely rude. She actually told someone who was looking for napkins and water refills that she couldn’t make her happy. Food was awful. Won’t be back or recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Michael Pacha

Best Italian food I've found in DSM!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Garden Salad, Cheese Pizza, Tiramisu, Lasagna

Darin King

In fairness, it was a busy Friday night, they had limited space, pickup orders coming through, and what looked like one waitress for the diners who covered the pickup meals also.

Service: 2

awsum 300

Amazing food, not overpriced ,awsome people, funny too first time and long time customer ill come here every time I'm in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Bread Sticks

Mathew Cover

Cute little place that's doesn't stand out from the street, but has incredible foot and service. Would very much like to go back if we're ever in the area again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Bread Sticks

Richard Bechtol

The food was very good, but the service was terrible. It took us an hour to get our food, then another hour to get our check. The server even had a bad attitude when we asked for our checks.Looking at the other reviews, maybe our evening was an outlier? But I certainly don't plan on going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Trevor Girdham

Waited there for 25 minutes.. no drink, no order taking.. wouldn’t recommend.

Service: 1

Sean U

This place is a great example of why you want to seek out those hole in the wall restaurants. The food is good and the portions reasonable. And the price is certainly worth it. I've come back here multiple times, and every time their pasta has been delicious.The only downside is that there's only the one server so if they get busy, service can slow down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana

Sara

Small cozy atmosphere. The food is well worth the wait. The spinach calzone is the best!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassidy Bos

The pizza is delicious, the service is friendly and prompt, and the restaurant is among. The cleanest I’ve seen. Great little family place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Cortner

Truly a "best kept secret". Excellent food and service. This was our first time and we will certainly be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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