Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave.

4.5

1106 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Since 1919, Mario’s Restaurant, a landmark located in the heart of the “real Little Italy” of the Bronx, Arthur Avenue, has been serving robust, authentic Neapolitan fare for five generations. Recipient of Americas Regional Classics 2000 James Beard Restaurant Award, all the food is made to order, prepared by Executive Chef Massimo, using only the purest, freshest highest quality ingredients. Mario's has come full circle, originally founded by a woman, Scolastica Migliucci and now run by her great-great granddaughter Regina Migliucci-Delfino. You will be greeted like family when you walk through the door and our knowledgeable wait staff will graciously help you through our extensive menu, daily specials and our award winning dishes. Our old world recipes handed down from generation to generation and warm, welcoming atmosphere make dining at Mario's a most memorable experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 584-1188
Website
http://mariosarthurave.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Massimo Celso
Catering
Private Dining- Mario's has 2 rooms available and packages starting at $48.00 per person. <br />For more information please call 718-584-1188 ask to speak to Regina
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms available, for party 20 to 140. Weddings,Birthdays,Anniversary,Graduations,and more.Marios now has entertainment a few times a month see our website for more information. Go to our event calendar for dates, times and types of events.

Location
2342 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Neighborhood
Belmont
Cross street
Between 186th street and 184th
Parking details
Our privet parking lot opens at 11:30AM. Our lot is on 184th street between Arthur and Hoffman
Public transit
The number 2,4,5&D trains. Then the #12 Bus Fordham Rd to Arthur Ave. Metro North train to Fordham Rd.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Antipasto Misto (for 4 or more)$15.00
Asparagus, Fried Calamari, Stuffed Mushrooms, Eggplant Rollatini, Clams Oreganata, Fresh Mozzarella & Sundried Tomatoes
Antipasto Freddo (cold)$14.00
Prosciutto, Lettuce, Shrimp, Salami, Anchovies, Vinegar Peppers, Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatos & Olives
Spiedini alla Romana$13.50
Skewered Mozzarella & Bread, fried with Anchovy Sauce
Clams Oreganata$16.50
Baked Clams Lightly Breaded
Cocktail di Gamberi$18.50
Jumbo Shrimp with our Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Insalata di Pulpo$18.50
Octopus Salad
Mozzarella Caprese$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers
Calamari Fritti$18.50
Fried Squid
Asparagi Fiorucci$13.50
Asparagus, Cream Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto, Baked with Mozzarella
Burrata con Prosciutto$15.00
Fresh Burrata with Imported Prosciutto
Rollatini di Melanzane$14.00
Rolled Eggplant with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Prosciutto

Insalata (Salad)

Insalata alla Cesare$13.00
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese with our Homemade Caesar Dressing
Insalata alla Mario$11.50
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Olives, Peppers, Onions, with our House Dressing

Pizza

Margherita Medium$17.00
Margherita Large$23.00
- Available for an Extra Charge$0.00

Zuppe (Soups)

Stracciatella alla Romana$10.50
Egg Drop Soup
Minestrone$10.50
Mixed Vegetables and Pasta.
Tortellini in Brodo$10.50
Zuppa di Cipolla$10.50
Onion Soup

Pasta

Marinara$18.50
San Marzano Tomatoes, Oil & Garlic
Al Forno$21.50
Baked with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Sorrentina$22.50
Baked with Tomato Sauce, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Aglio e Olio$18.50
Garlic & Oil
Clam Sauce$24.50
Whole & Chopped Clams (red or white)
Homemade Manicotti$21.50
Cheese Filled & Prosciutto
Alla Vodka$21.50
Cream, Tomato, Vodka, Shallots & Prosciutto
Alfredo$21.50
Cream, Egg & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Filetto di Pomodoro$22.00
Tomato, Onions & Prosciutto
Ravioli di Casa Borgatti$22.50
Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Homemade Lasagna$23.50
Meat, Sausage & Cheese Filled

Uncategorised

Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Grilled Chicken$10.50
Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Grilled Shrimp$14.50
Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Chicken Cutlet$12.00

Pollo (Chicken)

Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$25.25
Breaded & Fried Breast of Chicken with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Francese$25.50
Egg-Battered Breast of Chicken, Lemon, Butter & White Wine
Scapariello$25.50
Breast of Chicken, Garlic, Mushrooms, Lemon
Cacciatore$25.50
Breast of Chicken, Tomato, Prosciutto Marsala Wine & Mushrooms
Marsala$25.50
Breast of Chicken Scaloppine with Mushrooms, Prosciutto & Marsala Wine

Vitello (Veal)

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigiana$26.25
Breaded & Fried Veal with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Marsala$27.00
Veal Scaloppine with Mushrooms, Prosciutto & Marsala Wine
Francese$27.00
Veal Scaloppine, Egg Battered, Lemon, Butter & White Wine
Pizzaiola$27.00
Veal Scaloppine, Tomato & Mushroom Sauce
Saltimbocca$30.00
Veal Scaloppine over spinach with Prosciutto in a Marsala Wine Sauce topped with Mozzarella

Carne (Meat)

Salsiccia alla Griglia$26.50
Broiled Sausage hot or sweet with Peppers & Onions
Bistecca alla Griglia$51.50
Grilled Shell Steak & Mushrooms
Filet Mignon alla Griglia$49.50
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushrooms
Trippa Livornese$27.50
Tripe with Tomato & Onions
Bistecca di Vitello$42.25
Grilled Veal Chop

Pesce (Fish)

Branzino$36.00
Baked with Zucchini
Filetto di Sogliola Oreganata$26.50
Baked with Lightly Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Salmone Regina$28.50
Baked Salmon Topped with a Dijon Mustard Sauce
Cozze Marinara$27.00
Mussels, San Marzano Tomatoes, Oil & Garlic
Gamberetti Marinara$27.50
Shrimp, San Marzano Tomatoes, Oil & Garlic
Gamberetti fra Diavolo$27.50
Shrimp in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Gamberetti Oreganata$27.50
Shrimp, Baked with Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Gamberetti Francese$27.50
Egg Battered Shrimp, Lemon, Butter & White Wine
Zuppa di Pesce$38.00
Mixed Shellfish over Linguini (Marinara or Spicy)

Verdure (Vegetables)

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$22.50
Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce (served with a side)
Spinaci$10.50
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Oil
Scarola$10.50
Escarole sautéed with Garlic & Oil
Broccoli di Rabe$10.50
Sautéed with Garlic & Oil
Broccoli$10.50
Sautéed with Garlic & Oil
Crocchette di Patate$15.00
Potato fried with Mozzarella & Prosciutto

What 1,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Mario's Restaurant on Arthur Ave. offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food and superb service." The atmosphere transports you back in time, and dishes like shrimp francaise and lasagna are "positively the best quality." With its charming ambiance and attentive staff, Mario's is the perfect spot for a memorable meal.

1,106 Reviews

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Lisa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were excellent! The calamari was excellent, clams oreganata and potato croquettes were very good. The Dinners- two shrimp dishes, veal saltimbocca, rigatoni bolognese special, zuppa di pesce and chicken francaise were all very tasty.
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Maryann
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a pre-holiday dinner on Arthur Avenue after a Fordham basketball game. Both my husband ('76) and son ('11) are alums so it brought back many memories of dining experiences during their time there. Mario's did not disappoint...Val was a wonderfully attentive waiter on a very busy evening. All of the dishes were even better than we remembered. Buon Natale!
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Nina
VIP
New York City
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers were excellent. The pasta with clams and shrimp oreganata were pretty tasteless
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LIANA
San Antonio
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is lovely with an old school classic Italian charm. However, our reservation was for 4:30 PM on a Tuesday (7 people) and it took 20 mins for drinks, over 40 mins for our appetizers ((1) order of meatballs and (1) order of calamari) and 30 more mins after that, we received our entrees. Calamari was overcooked and could use more flavor. Meatballs were wonderful. Some entrees were better than other but the overall consensus was that the quality wasn’t really worth the wait nor the price. Our server was nice but didn’t have a sense of urgency when we kept asking about our food. I really wanted to love it and was looking forward to the experience but unfortunately, this place fell short.
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Keats
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fun, delicious food. They make you feel like family.
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Michael
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great except it took us 2.5 hours to get our dinners which made us late for the game.
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james
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It's all about the experience. One of the oldest institutions in the Belmont area of the Bronx. Gotta be able to say.yeah, Arthur ave in the Bronx...I was there..check out all the stores and Arthur ave Market right next door
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Lynn
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Big decline in overall experience from other visits to Arthur Ave. very touristy experience including a cheesy photographer asking too take our photo and a tablet reading singer. Chicken scarpiello had only mushrooms and very lemony. No potatoes or sausage and basically disappointing. Salad was overdressed and ice cold from a refrigerator. The pork chop was undercooked and also disappointing.
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Ralph
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant in my old neighborhood. Have never been disappointed. Staff and service are excellent. Valet parking makes life easy.
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Michele
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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!
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FAQs

Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 584-1188.

Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave. is rated 4.5 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave.

2342 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 186th street and 184th
Neighborhood
Belmont
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our privet parking lot opens at 11:30AM. Our lot is on 184th street between Arthur and Hoffman
Public transit
The number 2,4,5&D trains. Then the #12 Bus Fordham Rd to Arthur Ave. Metro North train to Fordham Rd.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Massimo Celso
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mariosarthurave.org/
Phone number
(718) 584-1188
Catering
Private Dining- Mario's has 2 rooms available and packages starting at $48.00 per person. <br />For more information please call 718-584-1188 ask to speak to Regina
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms available, for party 20 to 140. Weddings,Birthdays,Anniversary,Graduations,and more.Marios now has entertainment a few times a month see our website for more information. Go to our event calendar for dates, times and types of events.

Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita Large

Pizzaiola

Margherita Medium

Antipasti

Antipasto Misto (for 4 or more)$15.00

Antipasto Freddo (cold)$14.00

Spiedini alla Romana$13.50

Clams Oreganata$16.50

Cocktail di Gamberi$18.50

Insalata di Pulpo$18.50

Mozzarella Caprese$13.00

Calamari Fritti$18.50

Asparagi Fiorucci$13.50

Burrata con Prosciutto$15.00

Rollatini di Melanzane$14.00

Insalata (Salad)

Insalata alla Cesare$13.00

Insalata alla Mario$11.50

Pizza

Margherita Medium$17.00

Margherita Large$23.00

Zuppe (Soups)

Stracciatella alla Romana$10.50

Minestrone$10.50

Tortellini in Brodo$10.50

Zuppa di Cipolla$10.50

Pasta

Marinara$18.50

Al Forno$21.50

Sorrentina$22.50

Aglio e Olio$18.50

Clam Sauce$24.50

Homemade Manicotti$21.50

Alla Vodka$21.50

Alfredo$21.50

Filetto di Pomodoro$22.00

Ravioli di Casa Borgatti$22.50

Homemade Lasagna$23.50

Uncategorised

Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Grilled Chicken$10.50

Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Grilled Shrimp$14.50

Add to any Salad or Pasta dish: add Chicken Cutlet$12.00

Pollo (Chicken)

Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$25.25

Francese$25.50

Scapariello$25.50

Cacciatore$25.50

Marsala$25.50

Vitello (Veal)

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigiana$26.25

Marsala$27.00

Francese$27.00

Pizzaiola$27.00

Saltimbocca$30.00

Carne (Meat)

Salsiccia alla Griglia$26.50

Bistecca alla Griglia$51.50

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$49.50

Trippa Livornese$27.50

Bistecca di Vitello$42.25

Pesce (Fish)

Branzino$36.00

Filetto di Sogliola Oreganata$26.50

Salmone Regina$28.50

Cozze Marinara$27.00

Gamberetti Marinara$27.50

Gamberetti fra Diavolo$27.50

Gamberetti Oreganata$27.50

Gamberetti Francese$27.50

Zuppa di Pesce$38.00

Verdure (Vegetables)

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$22.50

Spinaci$10.50

Scarola$10.50

Broccoli di Rabe$10.50