Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave.

4.3

1128 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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.

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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 1,128 people are saying

Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bronx
Great for brunch
Bronx
Good for groups
Bronx
Neighborhood gem
Bronx
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mario's Restaurant on Arthur Ave offers "exceptional food," "superb service," and a "fun atmosphere" reminiscent of old-world NYC Italian eateries. With a family-run legacy spanning 100 years, guests praise the "authentic Italian food," generous portions, and memorable entertainment. Plus, the added convenience of valet parking ensures a seamless dining experience.

1,128 Reviews

SP
SP2020 VIP
New York City12 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I used to love Mario’s as my go to Arthur Ave spot. I was disappointed with an overpriced lunch menu, $14 up charge on adding shrimp to an over dressed salad, and only 5 tiny shrimp added. The service was meh and not as friendly as it used to be. May need a new Arthur Ave spot unfortunately.
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Annette
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We come from a restaurant family so we were really looking forward to trying someplace new for us. The ambiance is dated, the noise level is very loud ( which didn’t bother me just an observation) the service was ok but the food was very disappointing. Chicken Francese was tough with overpowering lemon in a gelatinous sauce. Braccoila big but very dry. May have been a landmark Arthur Ave restaurant many years ago but we were highly disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner! Service & food amazing. The portions are good too!
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Rick
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, singer and atmosphere was fun. Overall great night out
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Susan VIP
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Old world Italian delights. Retro 50’s fun music.Delicious , well presented portions. A fun time.
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Eric
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! This is a classic old school authentic italian restaurant that brings one back to the 50’s or 60’s. The food was delicious and served piping hot. We went for the classics. My veal parmigiana was probably the best I have ever had; incredibly tender with a fabulous red sauce. My wife had eggplant parmigiana which was absolutely perfect. I had pasta fagioli soup to start which had wonderful flavor and texture. Our server, Albana? was very friendly and courteous and the service was outstanding! We will definitely be back here making sure to bring our friends!!
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Ken
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've celebrated a number of things at Marios, birthdays, anniversaries, college drop off and they never disappoint! Looking forward to our next visit. The food is excellent.
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Carol VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food great staff. Receommend to all Good friendly vibe
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Beth
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Quality of food and ambience has gone down in the last year. I’m sorry to say that it was rather a ho-hum culinary experience.
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Evelyn
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere at lunch. Food and service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly.
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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 4.3 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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

About this restaurant

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