Best Dishes at Mario's of Arthur Avenue
Pizza Margherita
PizzaThe pizza that shows why Mario's has been doing this for over a century. The crust emerges from the wood oven with leopard spots and char on the bottom. San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and good olive oil. The simplicity is the whole point — one bite and you understand why you came.
Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
PastaThe ravioli are made daily. Each pocket is tender and yielding, stuffed with a mixture that tastes like it's been refined over generations. The sauce is light, letting the quality of the pasta and filling shine. It's comfort food that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Spiedini with Anchovy Sauce
MainsThin slices of veal are wrapped around breadcrumbs and cheese, breaded, and pan-fried until golden. The anchovy sauce is aromatic and salty, a traditional Neapolitan complement that makes the veal taste like more than itself. It's a dish that rewards an open mind.
Osso Buco
MainsA thick-cut veal shank braised until the meat falls from the bone, served in a rich, deep sauce of wine and tomatoes. The accompanying risotto soaks up the sauce. It's the kind of dish that's been on the menu for decades because it's never needed to change — if it works, why would you?
Tiramisu
DessertThe tiramisu here is what tiramisu should be — delicate, not heavy, with a strong coffee flavor that cuts through the sweetness. The mascarpone is airy, the ladyfingers still hold their structure. It's the dessert that reminds you why this restaurant has outlasted trends for a century.
About Mario's of Arthur Avenue
Mario's has been serving the same robust, authentic Neapolitan cuisine since 1919, handed down through five generations of the Migliucci family. The wood-burning oven, the house-made pastas, and the sourcing remain unchanged. This is the kind of place where your nonno might have eaten, where The Sopranos filmed, and where you still get the real thing.
Top 5 dishes at Mario's of Arthur Avenue:
- Pizza Margherita – 94% recommended(Signature)
- Ravioli with Tomato Sauce – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Spiedini with Anchovy Sauce – 87% recommended(Signature)
- Osso Buco – 91% recommended(Signature)
- Tiramisu – 89% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Phone:
- +1 718-584-1188
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Bar, Takeaway, Delivery, Private Dining
- Reservations:
- Book a Table
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
This place has been here since 1919. The location is in the heart of Arthur Avenue, the real Little Italy of New York.
The room feels like you've stepped back in time. Wood-paneled walls, red-checkered tablecloths, classic Italian decor. This is exactly what you expect and exactly what you get.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. This is a destination restaurant and the room fills up.
Lunch specials run Tuesday-Friday 12-4:30 PM for $13.95. Dinner specials Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-9:30 PM for $29.95. Both are genuine bargains.
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