East Side Mario's
450 King St N, Waterloo
(519) 886-8388
Customers' Favorites
Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Italian Wedding Soup and Garlic Bread
Spaghetti Primavera with Goat Cheese
Mario's Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs
Their Signature Chicken Parmesan
Large Caesar Salad - Serves 4- 6
Mario's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Mario's Chicken Parmigiana
Most Popular
Cheese Cappelletti
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Build Your Own Pasta
1. Pick your Pasta 2. Pick your Sauce 3. Pick your Topping. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
KIDS BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA
Pick Your Pasta, Select Your Sauce. Includes your choice of drinks and dessert.
Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
Creamy Alfredo with roasted garlic, topped with slices of seasoned chicken breast. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Double-Bacon Carbonara
Crispy bacon over linguine with Alfredo sauce, green onions and even more bacon. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Mario's Chicken Parmigiana
Our #1 seller! Time and care go into making our hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana in-house and fresh every day. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce.. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
CHEESE CAPPELLETTI
Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese filling then baked with pizza mozzarella and tossed in rosé sauce. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
Budda Boomers
Deep-fried pizza dough tossed in garlic and Parmesan Romano. The perfect vessel for Mario's signature tomato sauce. (Serves 4)
Sausage & Peppers Penne
Spicy Italian sausage and roasted red and green peppers sautéed with our spicy Arrabbiata sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Italian Dinner For Two
Choose two of four signature pastas, two Soup/Salads, Two Garlic Homeloaves and Two 591mL Pepsi® Bottled Products. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Picked for you
Build Your Own Pasta
1. Pick your Pasta 2. Pick your Sauce 3. Pick your Topping. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Cheese Cappelletti
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Mario's Chicken Parmigiana
Our #1 seller! Time and care go into making our hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana in-house and fresh every day. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce.. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
Creamy Alfredo with roasted garlic, topped with slices of seasoned chicken breast. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Double-Bacon Carbonara
Crispy bacon over linguine with Alfredo sauce, green onions and even more bacon. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Slice of Summer
Mozzarella Sticks
A stack of deep-fried and delicious, batons of cheesy goodness served with your choice of Mario's Signature Tomato or spicy Arrabbiata sauce.
Mario's Chicken Parmigiana
Our #1 seller! Time and care go into making our hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana in-house and fresh every day. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce.. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Spaghetti Primavera With Goat Cheese
Gourmet vegetables and bruschetta sautéed in a pesto Primavera sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Family Mozzarella Sticks
A stack of deep-fried and delicious, batons of cheesy wonderfulness served with your choice of Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce or Spicy Arrabbiata. Perfect for 6-8 people.
10'' Cheesy Spinach Dip Pizza
Our famiglia's favourite Cheesy Spinach Dip now as a base and topped with even more cheese. Need we say more?
10'' BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza
Smoky BBQ sauce meets cheesy goodness plus bacon, chicken, and caramelized onion. Finished with a Creamy Garlic drizzle and green onion. You?re welcome.
14'' Cheesy Spinach Dip Pizza
Our famiglia's favourite Cheesy Spinach Dip now as a base and topped with even more cheese. Need we say more?
14'' BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza
Smoky BBQ sauce meets cheesy goodness plus bacon, chicken, and caramelized onion. Finished with a Creamy Garlic drizzle and green onion. You're welcome.
14'' Balsamic Pesto Pizza
A basil pesto base is perfection when topped with mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, a sprinkle of fresh arugula and balsamic drizzle.
10'' Balsamic Pesto Pizza
A basil pesto base is perfection when topped with mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, a sprinkle of fresh arugula and balsamic drizzle.
14'' The Ultimate Canadian
Mario's Canadian is topped with tons of pepperoni, real crispy bacon and roasted button mushrooms. Amor-eh! 14 inch 10 slices.
10'' The Ultimate Canadian
Mario's Canadian is topped with tons of pepperoni, real crispy bacon and roasted button mushrooms. Amor-eh!
FAMILY AND GROUP MEALS
Italian Dinner For Two
Choose two of four signature pastas, two Soup/Salads, Two Garlic Homeloaves and Two 591mL Pepsi® Bottled Products. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Family Pasta Deal
Choose two of our four Signature Family-Sized Pastas with a Large Garden or Caesar Salad & two Garlic Homeloaves. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
LARGE PASTA PANS - SERVES 6-8
Choose from Penne and Meatballs, Garlic Alfredo with Chicken, Cheese Cappelletti or Sausage and Pepper Penne. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
MARIO'S CHICKEN PARMIGIANA DINNER FOR TWO
Enjoy two Chicken Parmigiana's each served with spaghetti and our Signature Tomato Sauce including your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf, two Pepsi® Bottled Products and end with a dessert to share!
Group Meal - Serves 6-8
Feed 6-8 people. Choose from 1 of 4 pans of pasta. Includes 1 Large Garden Salad, 1 Bottle of East Side Mario's Garden Dressing, and 4 Garlic Homeloaves. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Family Mozzarella Sticks
A stack of deep-fried and delicious, batons of cheesy wonderfulness served with your choice of Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce or Spicy Arrabbiata. Perfect for 6-8 people.
4 Pack Bottled Pop
4 Pack Bottled Pop
THE FAMIGLIA PIZZA COMBO - SERVES 2-4
Treat your famiglia to Budda Boomers to start and a Large 14 inch Signature Pizza including your choice of two dipping sauces.
Large Garden Salad - Serves 4-6
Mario's famous garden salad in a large format to feed 4-6 people. Includes a bottle of our Famous Garden Dressing!
Family Dessert
Your choice of a Family-Sized Mascarpone Cheesecake or Salted Caramel Brownie. Perfect for 6-8 people.
THE GIGANTICO COMBO - SERVES 6-8
It's always time for a pizza party! Enjoy Budda Boomers to start with a Large Garden or Caesar Salad and your choice of two of four Large 14 inch Signature Pizza's including two dipping sauces.
Large Caesar Salad - Serves 4- 6
Mario's Caesar salad in a large format to feed 4-6 people. Includes creamy Caesar dressing.
Salads 'n' Starters
Budda Boomers
Deep-fried pizza dough tossed in garlic and Parmesan Romano. The perfect vessel for Mario's signature tomato sauce. (Serves 4)
Mozzarella Sticks
A stack of deep-fried and delicious, batons of cheesy goodness served with your choice of Mario's Signature Tomato or spicy Arrabbiata sauce.
Cheesy Spinach Dip
Oven-baked spinach dip now with even more cheese, topped with house-made tomato basil bruschetta and served with loads of toasted garlic crostini.
Bruschetta Flatbread
We bake our traditional pizza crust with mozzarella cheese until golden brown and top it with delicious bruschetta mix, goat cheese and fresh arugula. Finished with a balsamic drizzle.
Caesar Salad
The unbeatable combo of romaine lettuce, bacon pieces and seasoned croutons tossed with our robust and creamy Caesar dressing.
Italian Wedding Soup
The perfect marriage of chicken broth, mini meatballs, confetti pasta and spinach.
Garden Salad
Crisp iceberg lettuce, sliced Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, red onions, black olives and croutons. Tossed with our famous house dressing that guests have been enjoying for over 30 years.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Served with carrots, celery and creamy Caesar Dip.
Chicken Parm Bites
Crispy, chicken parmigiana balls stuffed with cheese and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce. Served with even more sauce for dipping.
Pasta
Cheese Cappelletti
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Build Your Own Pasta
1. Pick your Pasta 2. Pick your Sauce 3. Pick your Topping. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
Creamy Alfredo with roasted garlic, topped with slices of seasoned chicken breast. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Double-Bacon Carbonara
Crispy bacon over linguine with Alfredo sauce, green onions and even more bacon. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Sausage & Peppers Penne
Spicy Italian sausage and roasted red and green peppers sautéed with our spicy Arrabbiata sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini
Seasoned chicken breast, roasted button mushrooms and fresh bruschetta tossed in Alfredo sauce. Now, that's Amore! Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Gigantico Three Cheese Ravioli
A cheese lover's dream come true! Fresh pasta, double-stuffed with fontina, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Tossed in a velvety Alfredo sauce with roma tomatoes, sauteed garlic and wilted arugula. Includes your choice of Soup or Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Mario's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Six delizioso meatballs nestled on top of Mario's Signature Tomato sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Linguine Chicken Amatriciana
We call it 'Amtrak' for short and you can too! Seasoned chicken breast with fresh peppers, garlic, bacon, roasted button mushrooms and cracked black pepper tossed in our Rosé sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Lasagna
Bolognese sauce and ricotta cheese stuffed between layers of tender pasta. Baked after being topped with mozzarella and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and fresh bruschetta tossed with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce. Finished with green onions. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Spaghetti Primavera With Goat Cheese
Gourmet vegetables and bruschetta sautéed in a pesto Primavera sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Scallop Carbonara
Three bacon-wrapped scallops atop linguine with Alfredo sauce, bacon, green onions and even more scallops. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Seafood Linguine
Shrimp, mussels and scallops simmered in a light tomato broth. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Pizza 'n' Calzones
14'' Loaded Pepperoni
For those who love Pepperoni, we loaded on more for you to enjoy! We know you will! 14 inch 10 slices.
14'' Four Meat
Made with pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, ham and bacon.
14'' Hawaiian Heat
Like the chain of islands it's named after, this pizza brings the heat! Topped with bacon, ham, pineapple and hot pepperoncini, there is some heat in every bite! 14 inch 10 slices.
14'' The Ultimate Canadian
Mario's Canadian is topped with tons of pepperoni, real crispy bacon and roasted button mushrooms. Amor-eh!
10'' Loaded Pepperoni
For those who love Pepperoni, we loaded on more for you to enjoy! We know you will!
10'' Balsamic Pesto Pizza
A basil pesto base is perfection when topped with mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, a sprinkle of fresh arugula and balsamic drizzle.
10'' The Ultimate Canadian
Mario's Canadian is topped with tons of pepperoni, real crispy bacon and roasted button mushrooms. Amor-eh!
10'' Hawaiian Heat
Like the chain of islands it's named after, this pizza brings the heat! Topped with bacon, ham, pineapple and hot pepperoncini, there is some heat in every bite!
10'' Four Meat
Made with pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, ham and bacon.
14'' Balsamic Pesto Pizza
A basil pesto base is perfection when topped with mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, a sprinkle of fresh arugula and balsamic drizzle.
Entrées
Mario's Chicken Parmigiana
Our #1 seller! Time and care go into making our hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana in-house and fresh every day. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato sauce.. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Hell's Kitchen Chicken
Two seasoned chicken scaloppini simmered with roasted button mushrooms, tomatoes, and a zesty tomato broth. Now that's a spicy chicken! Served with vibrant vegetables and Mario's potatoes. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Grilled Chicken Milano
Marinated grilled chicken topped with goat cheese crumble, sun-dried tomatoes and a pesto and butter sauce. Served with vibrant vegetables and Mario's potatoes. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Handhelds
Chicken Parm Sammy
Chicken Parmigiana Mario-style, pizza mozzarella, our signature tomato sauce topped with arugula, bruschetta, roasted garlic aioli on an ACE Bakery® bun. Served with a side of fries.
The Club Wrap
Crispy chicken, bacon, bruschetta, romaine lettuce and our roasted garlic aioli in a flour tortilla. Finished on the grill. Includes your choice of Soup, Salad or Fries.
Veal Parm with Peppers
Breaded veal, tomato sauce and provolone. Then we add garlic to roasted peppers and onions to really kick up the flavour. Served on focaccia bread. Includes your choice of Soup, Salad or Fries.
The Grilled Chicken Sammy
Tender marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and topped with bacon, sliced Roma tomatoes, garlic aioli, fresh arugula on focaccia bread. Includes your choice of Soup, Salad or Fries.
The East Side's Burger
A 6oz. char-grilled sirloin patty served with arugula, tomato, provolone, cheese and roasted garlic aioli on an ACE® Bakery bun.
Mini Marios
KIDS BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA
Pick Your Pasta, Select Your Sauce. Includes your choice of drinks and dessert.
CHEESE CAPPELLETTI
Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese filling then baked with pizza mozzarella and tossed in rosé sauce. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
CHEESY ALFREDO
Pasta with mozzarella and a creamy Alfredo sauce. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
CHICKEN FINGERS
Served with plum sauce and choice of salad or fries. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
CHICKEN PARM BITES
Crispy, deep-fried chicken parmigiana balls stuffed with cheese and baked to golden perfection. Served with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce for dipping and fries.
PASTA MEATS BROCCOLI
Whole grain rotini pasta with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce topped with your choice of meatballs or seasoned chicken and served with broccoli. Mario says it's better for you!
Sweets
Peanut Butter Stack
Layers of peanut butter, rich milk chocolate cake and crunchy honey-roasted peanuts served with caramel sauce.
Salted Caramel Brownie
Served with whipped topping and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Served with mixed berry compote and a rosette of whipped topping.
Two Mini Tiramisus
Two Mini Tiramisus
Mini Tiramisu
Moist chocolate sponge cake layered with espresso infused ladyfinger cookies and mascarpone mousse with a hint of coffee flavour. Finished with a decadent caramel drizzle.
Drinks
Pepsi ®
Pepsi ®
Brisk ® Iced Tea
Brisk ® Iced Tea
Diet Pepsi®
Diet Pepsi®
Schweppes® Ginger Ale
Schweppes® Ginger Ale
4 Pack Bottled Pop
4 Pack Bottled Pop
Mug® Root Beer
Mug® Root Beer
7 UP ®
7 UP ®
Aquafina ®
Aquafina ®
Bubly Blackberry Sparkling Water
Bubly Blackberry Sparkling Water
Bubly Cherry Sparkling Water
Bubly Cherry Sparkling Water
Sides
Add Homeloaf
Add Homeloaf
Extra Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Extra Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Primavera Vegetables
Primavera Vegetables
Italian Wedding Soup
The perfect marriage of chicken broth, mini meatballs, confetti pasta and spinach.
French Fries
French Fries
Mario's Potatoes
Mario's Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Aioli Dip (2oz.)
Garlic Aioli
Spicy Arrabbiata Dip (2oz.)
Spicy Arrabbiata Dip
Mario's Tomato Sauce Dip (2oz.)
Tomato Sauce Dip
Creamy Garlic Dip (2oz.)
Creamy Garlic
Alfredo Sauce (3oz.)
Alfredo Sauce (3oz.)
Rosé Sauce (3oz.)
Rosé Sauce (3oz.)
Arrabiata Sauce (3oz.)
Arrabiata Sauce (3oz.)
Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce (3oz.)
Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce (3oz.)
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Recent Reviews
I Went to east side for lunch today, I had Maya as my server 10/10 service she was great from start to finish, I had a great meal and I would 100% recommend this restaurant and Maya as my server again.
February 2026
Food was absolutely delicious. Had an amazing time at the restaurant, as well as my server Maya giving great customer service and giving my family and I a delightful time. Will definitely be revisiting, 100% recommend!
February 2026
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