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Mario's Italian Steakhouse & Catering

2740 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-4116
585-271-1111
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Ranked #14 of 559 restaurants in Rochester
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Price range: 20 AUD - 102 AUD
Cuisines: Italian, Steakhouse
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: I-590
Description: Experience a true taste of Italy tonight. Voted Rochester's best Italian Restaurant and Rochester's best brunch. At Mario's you are not just a customer, you are our special guest.
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rochester
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Read the reviews and thought this would be a good place to go. Service was sloppy and arrogant. Managers give fake smiles and don't care if you complain about food or service. Take it or leave it Food was average but given the prices expected more. Garlic was used as a flavoring to cover up poor meat quality. Would not... More

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See 5 more reviews by wwtravelerRochester for Rochester
Webster, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

You'll be overwhelmed (in a good way) with the culinary delights and diversity. High class place - known for superior pasta's and other Italian dishes - but steaks are great too. Their wine list is huge and has some of the more unique and rich wines in the area. This family is passionate about food and wine and often visits... More

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See 5 more reviews by Steve C for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Visited Mario's Italian restaurant on a busy Saturday night, looking for a special meal on a special day and was pleasantly surprised. Although it has all the trappings of a typical higher-quality Italian-style chain restaurant including nice ambience, good food, and decent service at a reasonable price Mario’s goes a step or two further with very good food, more extensive... More

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Denton, Texas
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Food was good but not a good value for the whole experience. Restaurant was too crowded. Service was slow and inattentive. This place has been very good in the past and could be again by removing a few tables and training the staff. More

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See 4 more reviews by Triaero for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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I was planning a retirement party for a colleague. I called the Banquet coordinator and when asked if they could delete an item or two to lower the cost slightly, she snapped at me and said, "the price is the price and if you don't like it, go elsewhere." Well needless to say we did. I guess Mario is mistaken... More

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Rochester, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

If you're looking for a great Sunday or holiday brunch, this is the place. Reasonably priced, the food is wonderful with TONS of selection! Their regular menu seems a bit pricey for the quality and portion size, though. More

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Rochester, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We've been there many times. I would have rated it a 4 couple year back, but the last few times ---last year, it was great. I think it's the best $30-$50 (not including wine) restaurant around Rochester; for now. More

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See 5 more reviews by ken L for Rochester
Webster, New York
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Great food choices, tables a little crowded but great service! More

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rochester
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

We went for a sunday brunch and when I say the food was great that is an understatement. The food was excellent!!! They had probably 10 different stations where chefs for each department were tending the food and helping the customers. The food will leave you wanting more and more. Great job Mario's management!! More

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See 7 more reviews by biker76 for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

not sure why it's a steakhosue, was better berfore.............. More

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