Mario's Northern Italian Cuisine & Banquet Center

$$$ • Italian, Vegetarian

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4222 2nd Ave, Detroit
(313) 832-1616

About Mario's Northern Italian Cuisine & Banquet Center

Mario's Northern Italian Cuisine & Banquet Center is a restaurant with a rich history dating back to 1948, making it a beloved family tradition for many generations. Known for its warm, old-world Italian charm, the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere that feels like stepping into a time capsule, with decor that is charmingly vintage. It is a place where families gather to celebrate special occasions, such as anniversaries and baby showers, creating memorable experiences with excellent food and attentive service. Visitors often praise the restaurant for its authentic Italian dishes, including pasta with the best sauce and dipping sauces for shrimp, as well as classic meals like chicken piccata and gnocchi. The atmosphere is elegant yet inviting, especially when decorated with candlelight for family celebrations.

The restaurant prides itself on providing a high-quality dining experience, with friendly service and beautiful presentation. For intimate family dinners or larger celebrations, Mario's offers a special ambiance complemented by house salads, bread, relish trays, and a variety of flavorful entrees. However, service experiences can vary; some guests have noted delays in food delivery and overwhelmed staff during large parties, impacting the quality of service. Despite occasional lapses, many continue to cherish Mario's as a top destination for authentic Italian cuisine and memorable moments. Overall, Mario's remains a cherished spot for those seeking a blend of tradition, delicious food, and a warm, elegant setting in Detroit.

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402 ratings
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Food
3.9
Atmosphere
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Service
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This used to be a great place to go for dinner but unfortunately recently the service and food quality is not good. We had reservations and still waited 45 minutes to be seated. They were using a limited menu and were still out of many things. The spaghetti was watery and the lasagna was burnt.. yet cold.. table after table complaining and sending food back..
Hoping they can turn it around and get it back to what it once was..

We visited Mario’s yesterday for a catered dinner, but each table was served insufficiently. They refused to provide extra food or offer additional platters, despite our requests. Eight people were at a table, and there was clearly not enough food for them.

To make matters worse, we were unable to get drinks refilled. Even when we asked, no one seemed to be able to help. One of the drinks, a ginger ale, took four attempts to be brought out correctly.

It was a truly...read full review

Worst dining experience ever. Poor management. Over booked reservations by 100 people. Dinner never arrived in time for the Andrea Bocelli concert and when we complained to management they still charged us a setting fee. Not to mention the valet smashed the front end of my friends car

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 10PM
Wednesday 4 - 10PM
Thursday 4 - 10PM
Friday 4 - 10:30PM
Saturday 12 - 10:30PM
Sunday 1 - 10PM
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