The lady who served us for lunch, made sure that we did not feel welcome - at all. Hopefully that was just a one-off mid-day experience (place was empty). Lasagna, ravioli, buratta were nice, but the service will make me come back never.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Meat Lasagna
Katrina Wheeler
Best most authentic Italian in the area, owner is so friendly and personable. Food is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmaciana
Sammi McKenzie
So glad I tried and continue to enjoy Maria’s Italian Bakery and Cafe! This authentic spot offers wonderful service and excellent quality menu items— highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rumani bansal
Vegetarian options: Spinach enchiladas were amazing,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gilat Zamost
The very best the North Shore has to offer in Italian food. This small cozy restaurant serves the most authentic Italian dishes and the baked goods are incredible. Gino the owner is an amazing person in every way and a great friendTonight the squash stuffed raviolis in a sage butter sauce with sugar brought me back to Tuscany 5 stars and get a cannoli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bora Esenler
Thank you Gino!Great food, great service and great ambiance!I was in Sicily June 20, 2023 and our meal brought me back to Italy today!They have Gluten free options as well as homemade pasta (Cavatalli).The meat lasagna & house wine was very good!We’ll come back again for sure!!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free. My daughter had a spinach & cheese ravioli with vodka sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne
Rebeca R.
Delicious and hot Italian food! Service and Atmosphere is like being with family. A extensive variety in bakery, coffee and house wine add an excellent touch to any meal. Everything with Gino's signature and his charming nature:)
Kathleen DeJong
Great lunch spot.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Criz
A small, friendly place. The food is always wonderful, as are the bakery goods. If you're too full from your meal, you should take home something from the bakery.
Depending on how busy the restaurant may be, the tables may feel a little large for their dining area and the dining area may feel a little cramped. Otherwise, good food, coffee, customers and staff are present here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
D S.
A quaint little place with wonder food. Good prices for the quality of food. I had spinach and mushrooms lasagna with a salad, or soup is a choice. I've been here many times, and a few of my lady friends went, and they loved it.
Thomas TheSilverback
I lived in Catania, Italy for 3 years and have not really found anything close when I moved back. Well didn't stop me from looking and I am so glad. Sicilian cuisine is different than Italian so it really is hard to find. I met Geno the owner and as soon as he said he was from Palermo I knew.I ordered arancinis, bruschetta, and canoli. Those are very difficult to imitate. First bites and I knew I would be back very soon. Bruschetta was exactly how you want, you can taste the quality of the olive oil and the garlic, ooohhhh the garlic. Almost burned my mouth trying to eat the Arancinis because I could not eat it fast enough it was perfect.I need to try the main dishes but I know it is not going to disappoint. Geno and the host were very very friendly and welcoming as Sicilians are and made me miss the island.Kid-friendliness: If you know anything about Italians/Sicilians they love kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerry G.
Great sandwiches, great Italian pastries, caring staff. Try the pignolis and the Italian subs.
angie ruszel (four legger lover)
Wanted canoli for desert. Maria's has the best canoli and coffee. And of course the rest of their bakery good are unquestionably fantastic. Personally haven't eaten a meal there but friends give them high recognition for both lunch and dinner dishes. Am looking forward to a meal there soon.
Love this place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lady who served us for lunch, made sure that we did not feel welcome - at all. Hopefully that was just a one-off mid-day experience (place was empty). Lasagna, ravioli, buratta were nice, but the service will make me come back never.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Meat Lasagna
Best most authentic Italian in the area, owner is so friendly and personable. Food is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmaciana
So glad I tried and continue to enjoy Maria’s Italian Bakery and Cafe! This authentic spot offers wonderful service and excellent quality menu items— highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Spinach enchiladas were amazing,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The very best the North Shore has to offer in Italian food. This small cozy restaurant serves the most authentic Italian dishes and the baked goods are incredible. Gino the owner is an amazing person in every way and a great friendTonight the squash stuffed raviolis in a sage butter sauce with sugar brought me back to Tuscany 5 stars and get a cannoli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you Gino!Great food, great service and great ambiance!I was in Sicily June 20, 2023 and our meal brought me back to Italy today!They have Gluten free options as well as homemade pasta (Cavatalli).The meat lasagna & house wine was very good!We’ll come back again for sure!!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free. My daughter had a spinach & cheese ravioli with vodka sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne
Delicious and hot Italian food! Service and Atmosphere is like being with family. A extensive variety in bakery, coffee and house wine add an excellent touch to any meal. Everything with Gino's signature and his charming nature:)
Great lunch spot.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small, friendly place. The food is always wonderful, as are the bakery goods. If you're too full from your meal, you should take home something from the bakery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti, Veal Limone, Lasagne, Minestrone Soup
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Depending on how busy the restaurant may be, the tables may feel a little large for their dining area and the dining area may feel a little cramped. Otherwise, good food, coffee, customers and staff are present here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A quaint little place with wonder food. Good prices for the quality of food. I had spinach and mushrooms lasagna with a salad, or soup is a choice. I've been here many times, and a few of my lady friends went, and they loved it.
I lived in Catania, Italy for 3 years and have not really found anything close when I moved back. Well didn't stop me from looking and I am so glad. Sicilian cuisine is different than Italian so it really is hard to find. I met Geno the owner and as soon as he said he was from Palermo I knew.I ordered arancinis, bruschetta, and canoli. Those are very difficult to imitate. First bites and I knew I would be back very soon. Bruschetta was exactly how you want, you can taste the quality of the olive oil and the garlic, ooohhhh the garlic. Almost burned my mouth trying to eat the Arancinis because I could not eat it fast enough it was perfect.I need to try the main dishes but I know it is not going to disappoint. Geno and the host were very very friendly and welcoming as Sicilians are and made me miss the island.Kid-friendliness: If you know anything about Italians/Sicilians they love kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sandwiches, great Italian pastries, caring staff. Try the pignolis and the Italian subs.
Wanted canoli for desert. Maria's has the best canoli and coffee. And of course the rest of their bakery good are unquestionably fantastic. Personally haven't eaten a meal there but friends give them high recognition for both lunch and dinner dishes. Am looking forward to a meal there soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5