Restaurants near Bronx Zoo

Food. Service. Ambiance...EXCELLENT. THE BEST IN THE BRONX HANDS DOWN! Highly recommend!

We arrived at Mario’s a half hour early for our reservation and they were able to accommodate us. We had an excellent meal from start to finish. Waiter was very knowledgeable - he was very helpful as one person in our party has a gluten intolerance. The calamari and asparagus appetizers were excellent as were the fish special (Chilean sea bass), the pumpkin gnocchi (another special), the zuppa di pesce, and the gamberetti fra diavolo. Would definitely return!

It was a lovely afternoon topped off by a perfect luncheon!

Had a lovely lunch with family after a visit to NYBG. Service was outstanding. The prosciutto with burratta appetizer was very fresh, and the pasta dishes were delicious. Ample portions too. Family friendly.

Found this gem because our granddaughter named Frankie came to her first Yankee game. Happened to be the World Series but anyway staying in Bronx and wanted great Italian. This was amazing. Every item from burratta to caprese, chicken parm and the best I’ve ever had alla tortufo mushroom pasta Then dessert tiramisu and cannolis. All homemade just delicious. Don’t miss it.