The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the pizza is top notch, and the owner is sweet as pie. Can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the pizza options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Harvey
The Mark has recently changed up their program, dedicating their menu to super delicious Roman-style pizzas, unlike the pizza you'll get anywhere else in the area, plus salads and desert options. They always have vegetarian and vegan options, too. The atmosphere is excellent, casual but romantic, with a beautiful shady patio for the summer, and a nicely-stocked bar. I always nonchalantly ask Lisa, the owner, to make me a spritz, no further specifications, and she always delivers something amazing. Plus where else are you going to get pizza prepared by a genuine Sicilian with decades of authentic Italian cooking experience under his belt?? The Mark is truly a hidden gem in little ol' Olympia, and completely unique for our area. I truly love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stunt
The Mark always has a couple of super delicious vegan Roman-style pizzas on their menu, unlike the pizza you'll get anywhere else in the area, plus some tasty salad options. The atmosphere is excellent, casual but romantic, with a beautiful shady patio for the summer, and a nicely-stocked bar. I always nonchalantly ask Lisa, the owner, to make me a spritz, no further specifications, and she always delivers me something amazing. Plus where else are you going to get pizza prepared by a genuine Sicilian with decades of authentic Italian cooking experience under his belt?? The Mark is truly a hidden gem in little ol' Olympia.
Happy Cow reserves 5-star reviews for 100% vegan restaurants, which The Mark is not, but there's definitely enough vegan options to make it well worth a visit!
Keedra Giraldi
A great spot for a casual night out or date night! The pizza and cocktails we ordered were great! The atmosphere is fun, we can’t wait to enjoy the patio this summer.It’s cash only, but we came prepared. There is an on site ATM if needed. We were shocked by our total bill, definitely a great value. Their prices include tax. We will absolutely be going back!Kid-friendliness: Patio looks amazing for kids!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
CassF
My husband and I are both vegan and were pleasantly surprised by the vegan options at The Mark. The pizza arrabbiata was our favorite. The vibe here is really nice - feels like you are hanging out in the living room of one of your friends, music just the right level for conversation, and comfortable seating. The cocktail menu is great and we tried several different drinks - all tasty and balanaced. We will definitely come back here, and look forward to enjoying the patio during the spring and summer!
Rachel Konsella
Gosh, I have so much to say, where to begin?TLDR Version: FUTURE customers.... Food options are individual slices of pizza, or small side salads. You won't have table service, and will be ordering at the bar. It is CASH-ONLY. You may experience strange customer-service behavior, and weird excuses for things.Overall, I was really confused here. I was expecting a high-end experience, but it really wasn't... at all.The vibe and atmosphere IS 10/10. There is nothing as cute and stylish in Olympia. It's SUCH a beautiful, relaxing space.But the experience.... Order at the counter, only small portions available, cash only.... Makes me so confused. It does not match the environment. I was expecting to spend $$$ on a fancy dinner here, but the menu didn't provide the opportunity to do so. Drinks on the other hand were $$$ -- overpriced. But they were also underpoured, and not very good.My partner ordered an old fashioned and instead of using sugar or a simple syrup for a sweetener, the bartender used a dribble of cherry juice, stating that it wouldn't give him cancer... odd.We left soon after ordering a pair of drinks and a slice of pizza because... I wanted dinner and quickly realized we couldn't really get that here.This would be a perfect spot for... Happy hour? Lunch? But they don't open until 5:30... Dinner time. Soooo why aren't there large portion options? For example, I would have loved to have ordered a large salad entree and easily paid... $20-25, but I could only order a $6 very small side salad. Like... What? If they are already making small salads... couldn't they make entree sized salads too?And actually is it open at 5:30 or is it 6? They have 2 signs outside the building with different open hours...? That's confusing.I saw this other couple (younger) in the restaurant who presumably were on a date night... They looked incredibly disappointed. I imagined they wanted dinner too.The pictures on Google maps of food items that aren't pizza are no longer accurate.Also, the lit up open sign should be raised higher so that people can actually see it from the road.
Mack Bertram
Outstanding environment and the service was exceptional. Lisa helped organize a special surprise party for my wife's birthday and everything turned out very nice. The setting is great and the food/drinks were good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kezia Dinelt
This used to be a fine dining restaurant but has changed into a cool, vibey spot. I really enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially the service.My friend and I came in looking for a quiet place to get a drink. Our host (the owner) was so kind in making our drinks and then letting us stay a bit past closing time, and even offered us pizza if we promised to be quick. We sat outside in the covered patio, enjoying our food and drinks, catching up, and the occasion chatting with the owner. I'd definitely go back when I'm in the area next.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan pizzas were delicious - and I'm a carnivore!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
amandahalv
The Mark used to be a fine-dining restaurant before COVID; now it's a more casual cafe-style Italian pizza place while still maintaining the ambience of a fine-dining restaurant. There were several vegan pizza options (including vegan cheese!), and a few other vegan options, like a cold pasta salad, an arugula salad, and sautéed spinach. They're open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 5:30-11pm. The back patio is so pretty, very romantic, but with a casual cafe vibe. We chatted with the owner for a bit, who was lovely. I was happy to find a vegan friendly option late at night on a weekend, and the atmosphere just made the experience top notch.
Michelle Hall
Went to try it out. Only have a limited number of pizzas. They are not made to order, they are made in morning and reheated when you order. When we got there, there were two choices left. The other couple with us ordered the "spicy" one and couldn't eat it. Ours was not good either, dry.
Love the new concept at The Mark! The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is friendly and familiar and the outside covered patio is the place to be. Amazing pizza, different from anything else in Olympia, an absolute must try. Casual yet elevated. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bugaboo
Wandered into this place randomly and we are so happy we did! Such a great atmosphere, owner was super nice, and the patio space is such a vibe. We tried the cocktails and the pizza. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Wallace
Interesting pizza selection and very good bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evel K
Super busy night but the owners were still delightful. Even handled a "Karen" with grace.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erika Jane
What a fantastic establishment! Lisa, the owner even greeted us with great information about her building and all the additions! The bartender was great and WOW THE PIZZA! Lisa travels to Italy to work with well-known pizzerias and wow does it pay off! Great good, drinks and service. The back patio was such a great bonus to our night!
The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the pizza is top notch, and the owner is sweet as pie. Can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the pizza options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Mark has recently changed up their program, dedicating their menu to super delicious Roman-style pizzas, unlike the pizza you'll get anywhere else in the area, plus salads and desert options. They always have vegetarian and vegan options, too. The atmosphere is excellent, casual but romantic, with a beautiful shady patio for the summer, and a nicely-stocked bar. I always nonchalantly ask Lisa, the owner, to make me a spritz, no further specifications, and she always delivers something amazing. Plus where else are you going to get pizza prepared by a genuine Sicilian with decades of authentic Italian cooking experience under his belt?? The Mark is truly a hidden gem in little ol' Olympia, and completely unique for our area. I truly love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Mark always has a couple of super delicious vegan Roman-style pizzas on their menu, unlike the pizza you'll get anywhere else in the area, plus some tasty salad options. The atmosphere is excellent, casual but romantic, with a beautiful shady patio for the summer, and a nicely-stocked bar. I always nonchalantly ask Lisa, the owner, to make me a spritz, no further specifications, and she always delivers me something amazing. Plus where else are you going to get pizza prepared by a genuine Sicilian with decades of authentic Italian cooking experience under his belt?? The Mark is truly a hidden gem in little ol' Olympia. Happy Cow reserves 5-star reviews for 100% vegan restaurants, which The Mark is not, but there's definitely enough vegan options to make it well worth a visit!
A great spot for a casual night out or date night! The pizza and cocktails we ordered were great! The atmosphere is fun, we can’t wait to enjoy the patio this summer.It’s cash only, but we came prepared. There is an on site ATM if needed. We were shocked by our total bill, definitely a great value. Their prices include tax. We will absolutely be going back!Kid-friendliness: Patio looks amazing for kids!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
My husband and I are both vegan and were pleasantly surprised by the vegan options at The Mark. The pizza arrabbiata was our favorite. The vibe here is really nice - feels like you are hanging out in the living room of one of your friends, music just the right level for conversation, and comfortable seating. The cocktail menu is great and we tried several different drinks - all tasty and balanaced. We will definitely come back here, and look forward to enjoying the patio during the spring and summer!
Gosh, I have so much to say, where to begin?TLDR Version: FUTURE customers.... Food options are individual slices of pizza, or small side salads. You won't have table service, and will be ordering at the bar. It is CASH-ONLY. You may experience strange customer-service behavior, and weird excuses for things.Overall, I was really confused here. I was expecting a high-end experience, but it really wasn't... at all.The vibe and atmosphere IS 10/10. There is nothing as cute and stylish in Olympia. It's SUCH a beautiful, relaxing space.But the experience.... Order at the counter, only small portions available, cash only.... Makes me so confused. It does not match the environment. I was expecting to spend $$$ on a fancy dinner here, but the menu didn't provide the opportunity to do so. Drinks on the other hand were $$$ -- overpriced. But they were also underpoured, and not very good.My partner ordered an old fashioned and instead of using sugar or a simple syrup for a sweetener, the bartender used a dribble of cherry juice, stating that it wouldn't give him cancer... odd.We left soon after ordering a pair of drinks and a slice of pizza because... I wanted dinner and quickly realized we couldn't really get that here.This would be a perfect spot for... Happy hour? Lunch? But they don't open until 5:30... Dinner time. Soooo why aren't there large portion options? For example, I would have loved to have ordered a large salad entree and easily paid... $20-25, but I could only order a $6 very small side salad. Like... What? If they are already making small salads... couldn't they make entree sized salads too?And actually is it open at 5:30 or is it 6? They have 2 signs outside the building with different open hours...? That's confusing.I saw this other couple (younger) in the restaurant who presumably were on a date night... They looked incredibly disappointed. I imagined they wanted dinner too.The pictures on Google maps of food items that aren't pizza are no longer accurate.Also, the lit up open sign should be raised higher so that people can actually see it from the road.
Outstanding environment and the service was exceptional. Lisa helped organize a special surprise party for my wife's birthday and everything turned out very nice. The setting is great and the food/drinks were good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be a fine dining restaurant but has changed into a cool, vibey spot. I really enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially the service.My friend and I came in looking for a quiet place to get a drink. Our host (the owner) was so kind in making our drinks and then letting us stay a bit past closing time, and even offered us pizza if we promised to be quick. We sat outside in the covered patio, enjoying our food and drinks, catching up, and the occasion chatting with the owner. I'd definitely go back when I'm in the area next.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan pizzas were delicious - and I'm a carnivore!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The Mark used to be a fine-dining restaurant before COVID; now it's a more casual cafe-style Italian pizza place while still maintaining the ambience of a fine-dining restaurant. There were several vegan pizza options (including vegan cheese!), and a few other vegan options, like a cold pasta salad, an arugula salad, and sautéed spinach. They're open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 5:30-11pm. The back patio is so pretty, very romantic, but with a casual cafe vibe. We chatted with the owner for a bit, who was lovely. I was happy to find a vegan friendly option late at night on a weekend, and the atmosphere just made the experience top notch.
Went to try it out. Only have a limited number of pizzas. They are not made to order, they are made in morning and reheated when you order. When we got there, there were two choices left. The other couple with us ordered the "spicy" one and couldn't eat it. Ours was not good either, dry.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
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Love the new concept at The Mark! The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is friendly and familiar and the outside covered patio is the place to be. Amazing pizza, different from anything else in Olympia, an absolute must try. Casual yet elevated. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wandered into this place randomly and we are so happy we did! Such a great atmosphere, owner was super nice, and the patio space is such a vibe. We tried the cocktails and the pizza. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Interesting pizza selection and very good bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super busy night but the owners were still delightful. Even handled a "Karen" with grace.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a fantastic establishment! Lisa, the owner even greeted us with great information about her building and all the additions! The bartender was great and WOW THE PIZZA! Lisa travels to Italy to work with well-known pizzerias and wow does it pay off! Great good, drinks and service. The back patio was such a great bonus to our night!