Mario's Restaurant and Pizzeria
2850 River Rd, Niskayuna
(518) 347-0002
Customers' Favorites
Gnocchi with Garlic and Broccoli
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Italian Sausage and Broccoli
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Sausage Onion Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
Pepperoni Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
Grilled Pizza
Cheese Pizza
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Recent Reviews
The food here is always stellar. The last time I went, our server was in the middle of an argument with the hostess and let it affect the way she acted toward us. I tried to break the ice and asked her if she needed a beer too because she seemed stressed. She then explained to us how frustrated she was with the hostess. She seemed to lighten up after that and our dining experience became less tense. We ordered a round pepperoni pie and it was delicious, as always.
Pleasant atmosphere but difficult to hear even across the table. Prices are high for the quality that was served. I had the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp. The shrimp were cooked perfectly but the Alfredo sauce not very good. My husband got the chicken marsala and the sauce was so sweet he couldn't eat the mushrooms or finish the chicken. It was apparently made with a cheap marsala wine or not cooked off properly. It's a cute place but they charge fine dining prices...
I have eaten dinner at this restaurant many times over the years. It is a very popular place for traditional Italian fare and the only restaurant in this part of town. Service is prompt and attentive. The decor has a vintage-industrial vibe, with big photos relating to Schenectady's historic industrial past. The high ceiling is metal, which can sometimes amplify noise from the dining room. I would go here on a casual date, or with friends and family, but there are probably...
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